And the Winner Is....Oscar Winners Challenge

[Fran, Moderator]

4/10 Completed

Best Picture- takes place in England- The Aristocrat
Actor in a leading role- takes place in London-Love Is Blind or Molly Cooper's Dream Date
Actress in a leading role- alias- Graceful Submission
Animated Feature Film- 3 word title and 3rd in series- The Sugar Queen 3/9
Costume Design- book into movie-The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
Foreign Language Film- the girl with the dragon tatoo or Veronika Decides To Die
Makeup- shifter- Dead in the Family 3/7
Short Film- black,white,grey-Caressa’s Knees 3/8
Visual Effects-scientist-Primal Instincts (Harlequin Blaze #378)
Writing- uses computers- Goodnight Tweetheart 3/8

[Katie]

4/10 read


1. Best Picture: The King's Speech - takes place in england - The Brazen Bride - 3/11
2. Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth - takes place in london - Dreaming of You
3. Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman - someone with an alias - Going Deep
4. Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3 - 3rd in a series - Cover Me - 3/10
5. Costume Design: Alice in Wonderland - 'heart' in title - Broken Bones, Mended Hearts - 3/10
6. Foreign Language Film: In a Better World - doctor as a main character - Healing Doctor Ryan - 3/11
7. Make-up: The Wolfman - shifter as a character - Full Moon Mating
8. Short Film: God of Love - 'angel' in title - Dark Angel
9. Visual Effects: Inception - 'dream' in title - Deadly Dreams
10. Writing (adapted screenplay): The Social Network - college or university setting - Freshman Pledge: The Magic of Love

[layla]

And the Winner Is....Oscar Winners Challenge
Duration - March 5th, 2011 to August 31, 2011.
4/10 Completed

List may change.

1. Best Picture: The King's Speech- takes place in England-The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn

2. Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth –takes place in London and someone speaks Italian -Eleven Scandals to Start to Win a Duke's Heart by Sarah MacLean

3. Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman- someone has an alias -A Lot Like Love by Julia James

4. Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3-3 word title and 3rd in series - Wedding the Highlander by Janet Chapman

5. Costume Design: Alice In Wonderland- has the word “heart” in title-From the Heart by Nora Roberts

6. Foreign Language Film: In a Better World – someone is a doctor -Pleasure Unbound by Larrisa Ione

7. Makeup: The Wolfman– the hero is a shifter- Kiss of Snow by Nalini Singh

8. Short Film: God of Love – has the word “angel” in title - Angel by Johanna Lindsey

9. Visual Effects: Inception – has the word “dream” in title - Dream a Little Dream by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

10. Writing (adapted screenplay): The Social Network – lawsuit -Something About You by Julie James

[Fran, Moderator]

5/10 Completed

Best Picture- takes place in England- The Aristocrat 3/11
Actor in a leading role- takes place in London-Love Is Blind or Molly Cooper's Dream Date
Actress in a leading role- alias- Graceful Submission
Animated Feature Film- 3 word title and 3rd in series- The Sugar Queen 3/9
Costume Design- book into movie-The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
Foreign Language Film- the girl with the dragon tatoo or Veronika Decides To Die
Makeup- shifter- Dead in the Family 3/7
Short Film- black,white,grey-Caressa’s Knees 3/8
Visual Effects-scientist-Primal Instincts (Harlequin Blaze #378)
Writing- uses computers- Goodnight Tweetheart 3/8

[SandyC]

...and The Winner Is --- Oscars Challenge

Duration - March 5th, 2011 to August 31, 2011

0/10 complete

1. Best Picture: The King's Speech: Lover Mine by J.R. Ward
2. Actor in a Leading Role, Colin Firth: Picture Perfect by Jodi Picoult
3. Actress in a Leading Role, Natlie Portman:The Devil's Arithmetic by Jane Yolen
4. Animated Feature Film, Toy Story 3: Glory in Death by J.D. Robb
5. Costume Design, Alice In Wonderland: PS, I Love You by Cecilia Ahern
6. Foreign Language Film,In a Better World: Veronika Decides to Die by Paolo Coelho
7. Makeup, The Wolfman: Dead as a Doornail by Charlaine Harris
8. Short Film, God of Love: Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick
9. Visual Effects,Inception: Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas
10. Writing (adapted screenplay), The Social Network: The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest by Stieg Larsson

[Charlotte (Buried in Books)]

RRRC - Dare You To Read - And The Oscar Goes To...

March 5th, 2011 to August 31, 2011

2/10

1. Best Picture: The King's Speech - Last Seen Wearing by Colin Dexter (takes place in England)
2. Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth: - Fever Pitch by Nick Hornby (takes place in London and the movie starred Colin, hmmmmm Colin...)
3. Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman: - From Doon with Death: The First Inspector Wexford Novel by Ruth Rendell(someone with an alias) - 6th March
4. Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3: - Glory in Death by J.D. Robb (a 3-word title) - 12th March
5. Costume Design: Alice In Wonderland: - The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum (a book made into a movie)
6. Foreign Language Film: In a Better World - The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón (a book originally written in a language other than English)
7. Makeup: The Wolfman - The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (Sherlock Holmes and the War of the Worlds) by Manly Wade Wellman (Read a book that is a parody or spin-off of a classic)
8. Short Film: God of Love - Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh (has Angel in the title)
9. Visual Effects: Inception - Grimspace by Ann Aguirre (Read a science fiction novel)
10. Writing (adapted screenplay): The Social Network - The Accidental Billionaires: The Founding of Facebook: A Tale of Sex, Money, Genius and Betrayal by Ben Mezrich (Read a book with a college or university as a setting, a character that does web design or something with computers, or has a lawsuit taking place)

Read

[Gen]

And the Winner Is....Oscar Winners Challenge
March 5 - August 31, 2011

Completed

Best Picture: Brighter Than the Sun by Julia Quinn 07.10.11
Actor in a Leading Role: Second Sight by Amanda Quick 08.24.11
Actress in a Leading Role: Faking It by Jennifer Crusie 06.08.11
Animated Feature Film: Long Hard Ride by Lorelei James 03.21.11
Costume Design: The Red Heart of Jade by Marjorie M. Liu 03.13.11
Foreign Language Film: Robin des bois : Le Prince des voleurs by Alexandre Dumas 08.30.11
Makeup: The Mane Event by Shelly Laurenston 07.27.11
Short Film: Death Angel by Linda Howard 08.27.11
Visual Effects: Soulless by Gail Carriger 08.27.11
Writing (adapted screenplay): Feed by Mira Grant 08.29.11

[Cassie]

Good job so far everyone!

[Sandra]

RRRC And the Winner Is ... Oscar Winners Challenge
Duration - March 5th, 2011 to August 31, 2011.

2/10 Completed

1. Best Picture: The King's Speech - The Quiet Gentleman
2. Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth: - The Grand Sophy
3. Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman: - Takes place in Israel, someone with an alias or name change, or involves the Jewish religion somehow.
4. Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3: - Immortal in Death
5. Costume Design: Alice In Wonderland: - Magic Burns
6. Foreign Language Film: In a Better World - Dark Embers 8/3/11 ★★★★
7. Makeup: The Wolfman - Magic Strikes
8. Short Film: God of Love - Little Red and the Wolf
9. Visual Effects: Inception - Touched by an Alien
10. Writing (adapted screenplay): The Social Network - Glory in Death 13/3/11 ★★★★

[D.G.]

And the Winner Is....Oscar Winners Challenge
Duration: March 5, 2011 - August 31, 2011.
1/10 READ

List may change.

1. Best Picture: The King's Speech (royalty) - Time and Chance
2. Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth (it's obvious :) - Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy
3. Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman (alias): A Lot Like Love
4. Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3 (3rd in Series) - Lover Awakened
5. Costume Design: Alice In Wonderland (book to film) - The Turn of the Screw
6. Foreign Language Film - In a Better World (translated) - The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
7. Makeup: The Wolfman (shifter) - Play of Passion
8. Short Film: God of Love (God in the title) - God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything
9. Visual Effects: Inception (science fiction) - The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness - 3/12 ★★
10. Adapted screenplay: The Social Network (computers) - Monkeewrench

[Amanda]

And the Winner is….Oscar Winners
March 5, 2011 to August 31, 2011
1/10

1. Best Picture: The King's Speech - takes place in England - The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde
2. Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth - takes place in London - The Winter Rose by Jennifer Donnelly
3. Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman - Alias - The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Steig Larsson
4. Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3 - Three word title - Hard and Fast by Erin McCarthy
5. Costume Design: Alice In Wonderland - Book to film - High Fidelity by Nick Hornby
6. Foreign Language Film: In a Better World - Translated (Russian) – Night Watch by Sergei Lukyanenko
7. Makeup: The Wolfman - Shifter – The Dream Thief by Shana Abé
8. Short Film: God of Love - Angel in title – If Angels Burn by Lynn Viehl
9. Visual Effects: Inception - Dream in title - Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole [3/12]
10. Writing (adapted screenplay): The Social Network - Computers - Feed by Mira Grant

[Mojca]

10/10

1. Best Picture - The King's Speech: Ten Ways to Be Adored When Landing a Lord by Sarah MacLean — 03/08
2. Actor in a Leading Role - Colin Firth: Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLean — 03/06
3. Actress in a Leading Role - Natalie Portman: Ocean of Fire by Emma Daniels — 03/09
4. Animated Feature Film - Toy Story 3: Mustang Wild by Stacey Kayne — 03/10
5. Costume Design - Alice In Wonderland: Heart On Fire by Cora Zane — 03/09
6. Foreign Language Film - In a Better World: Diagnosis: Danger by Marie Ferrarella — 03/05
7. Makeup - The Wolfman: Moonlight and Shadows by Cora Zane — 03/12
8. Short Film - God of Love: Chains by Shiloh Walker — 03/11
9. Visual Effects - Inception: Making Up by Dakota Trace — 03/14
10. Writing (adapted screenplay) - The Social Network: The World Inside by Robert Silverberg — 03/09

[Fran, Moderator]

Congrats Mojca!

[Mojca]

Thanks, Fran.

[Cassie]

How'd you do that so quickly, Mojca! Wow!

[Joann]

Way to go - congrats, Mojca!

[Sandra]

Hooray, Mojca!

[Fran, Moderator]

7/10 Completed

Best Picture- takes place in England- The Aristocrat 3/11
Actor in a leading role- takes place in London-Love Is Blind or Molly Cooper's Dream Date
Actress in a leading role- alias- So Yesterday 3/13
Animated Feature Film- 3 word title and 3rd in series- The Sugar Queen 3/9
Costume Design- book into movie-The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
Foreign Language Film-Doctor- Prescription For Love 3/14
Makeup- shifter- Dead in the Family 3/7
Short Film- black,white,grey-Caressa’s Knees 3/8
Visual Effects-scientist-Primal Instincts (Harlequin Blaze #378)
Writing- uses computers- Goodnight Tweetheart 3/8

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

'Ray Mojca

[Katie]

5/10 read


1. Best Picture: The King's Speech - takes place in england - The Brazen Bride - 3/11
2. Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth - takes place in london - Dreaming of You - 3/15
3. Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman - someone with an alias - Going Deep
4. Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3 - 3rd in a series - Cover Me - 3/10
5. Costume Design: Alice in Wonderland - 'heart' in title - Broken Bones, Mended Hearts - 3/10
6. Foreign Language Film: In a Better World - doctor as a main character - Healing Doctor Ryan - 3/11
7. Make-up: The Wolfman - shifter as a character - Full Moon Mating
8. Short Film: God of Love - 'angel' in title - Dark Angel
9. Visual Effects: Inception - 'dream' in title - Deadly Dreams
10. Writing (adapted screenplay): The Social Network - college or university setting - Freshman Pledge: The Magic of Love

[Penney]

Ok, I'm finally posting... :)
And The Winner is...Oscar Winner Challenge
Duration: March 5th ~ August 31, 2011
3/10 Completed

1. Best Picture: The King's Speech: Crown of Crystal Flame by C.L. Wilson
2. Best Actor: Colin Firth: Just the Sexiest Man Alive by Julie James
3. Best Actress: Natalie Portman: Force of Nature by Suzanne Brockmann
4. Animated Feature: Toy Story 3: Cowgirl Up and Ride by Lorelei James
5. Costume Design: Alice in Wonderland: True Grit by Charles Portis 3/14 ★★★★
6. Foreign Language Film: Houston, We Have A Problem by Erin McCarthy 3/8 ★★★★
7. Makeup: The Wolfman: Magic Strikes by Ilona Andrews
8. Short Film: God of Love: Cry No More by Linda Howard 3/16 ★★★★½
9. Visual Effects: Inception: Amaryllis by Jayne Castle
10. Writing: The Social Network: Treachery in Death by J.D. Robb

[Nairabell]

I'm in, but I'll figure out my books in a bit.

[layla]

And the Winner Is....Oscar Winners Challenge
Duration - March 5th, 2011 to August 31, 2011.
5/10 Completed

List may change.

1. Best Picture: The King's Speech- takes place in England-The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn

2. Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth –takes place in London and someone speaks Italian -Eleven Scandals to Start to Win a Duke's Heart by Sarah MacLean

3. Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman- someone has an alias -A Lot Like Love by Julia James

4. Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3-3 word title and 3rd in series - Wedding the Highlander by Janet Chapman

5. Costume Design: Alice In Wonderland- has the word “heart” in title-From the Heart by Nora Roberts

6. Foreign Language Film: In a Better World – someone is a doctor -Pleasure Unbound by Larrisa Ione

7. Makeup: The Wolfman– the hero is a shifter- Kiss of Snow by Nalini Singh

8. Short Film: God of Love – has the word “angel” in title - Angel by Johanna Lindsey

9. Visual Effects: Inception – has the word “dream” in title - Dream a Little Dream by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

10. Writing (adapted screenplay): The Social Network – lawsuit -Something About You by Julie James

[Barbara ★]

5/10 COMPLETE
1. Best Picture: Thorn Queen - Richelle Mead (royalty) 3/13
2. Actor in Leading Role: Vamps and the City - Kerrelyn Sparks (hero is actor) 3/11
3. Actress in leading Role: Succubus Shadows - Richelle Mead (heroine uses alias) 3/8
4. Animated Feature: Passion Untamed - Pamela Palmer (3rd in series) 3/5
5. Costume Design: Lover Mine - J.R. Ward (twins) 3/15
6. Foreign Language Film: Sea Lord - Virginia Kantra (heroine is a DR)
OR The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - Steig Larsson (foreign language)
7. Makeup: Lord of Sin - Susan Krinard (shifter)
8. Short Film: Soulless - gail Carriger (cover black/white)
9. Visual Effect: (sci-fi / dream in title / scientist)
10. Writing: (college setting / computer oriented / lawsuit)

[Cassie]

I feel inadequate! I created the challenge and I haven't even knocked one book off my list yet. I've got all these other challenges that have to be completed first!

[Fran, Moderator]

8/10 Completed

Best Picture- takes place in England- The Aristocrat 3/11
Actor in a leading role- takes place in London- Molly Cooper's Dream Date 3/17
Actress in a leading role- alias- So Yesterday 3/13
Animated Feature Film- 3 word title and 3rd in series- The Sugar Queen 3/9
Costume Design- book into movie-The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
Foreign Language Film-Doctor- Prescription For Love 3/14
Makeup- shifter- Dead in the Family 3/7
Short Film- black,white,grey-Caressa’s Knees 3/8
Visual Effects-scientist-Primal Instincts (Harlequin Blaze #378)
Writing- uses computers- Goodnight Tweetheart 3/8

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Great challenge idea, Cassie! I love it.

[Lili]

And the Winner Is....Oscar Winners Challenge
Duration - March 5th - August 31
10/10 Completed

1. Best Picture: The King's Speech - Lover Unleashed by J.R. Ward 04/22***
2. Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth: - As Luck Would Have It by Alissa Johnson 05/10***
3. Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman - Vamps and the City by Kerrelyn Sparks 04/03***
4. Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3 - Immortal in Death by J.D. Robb 04/30*****
5. Costume Design: Alice In Wonderland - The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins 04/10*****
6. Foreign Language Film: In a Better World - Not Quite a Husband by Sherry Thomas 03/31***
7. Makeup: The Wolfman - Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs 05/08***
8. Short Film: God of Love - Archangel's Consort by Nalini Singh 04/18****
9. Visual Effects: Inception - Dreams of a Dark Warrior 04/15****
10. Writing (adapted screenplay): The Social Network - My Immortal by Erin McCarthy 03/27***

[Cassie]

Oh yay! I got moved to the real challenge section!

[Sandra]

RRRC And the Winner Is ... Oscar Winners Challenge
Duration - March 5th, 2011 to August 31, 2011.

3/10 Completed

1. Best Picture: The King's Speech - The Quiet Gentleman
2. Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth: - The Grand Sophy
3. Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman: - Takes place in Israel, someone with an alias or name change, or involves the Jewish religion somehow.
4. Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3: - Immortal in Death 19/3/11 ★★★★
5. Costume Design: Alice In Wonderland: - Magic Burns
6. Foreign Language Film: In a Better World - Dark Embers 8/3/11 ★★★★
7. Makeup: The Wolfman - Magic Strikes
8. Short Film: God of Love - Little Red and the Wolf
9. Visual Effects: Inception - Touched by an Alien
10. Writing (adapted screenplay): The Social Network - Glory in Death 13/3/11 ★★★★

[Sandra]

Congrats on moving to the big time, Cassie :D

[Teresa Jo]

Oscar Winners Challenge
Duration: March 5, 2011 – August 31, 2011
Completed: 0/10

1. Best Picture: The King’s Speech – The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory

2. Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth: – Captain Corelli’s Mandolin by Louis de Bernieres

3. Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman: – The Shiksa Syndrome by Laurie Graff

4. Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3: – The Astronaut’s Wife by Robert Tine

5. Costume Design: Alice In Wonderland: – Twins by Katherine Stone

6. Foreign Language Film: In a Better World – Music and Silence by Rose Tremain

7. Makeup: The Wolfman – The Romany Heiress by Nikki Poppen

8. Short Film: God of Love – God’s To-do List: 103 Ways to Be an Angel an Do God’s Work on Earth by Ron Wolfson

9. Visual Effects: Inception – Paprika by Yasutaka Tsutsui

10. Writing (adapted screenplay): The Social Network – Prep by Curtis Sittenfeld

[Lindy-Lane]

I'm in. I will be posting my books as I read them.

7/10 READ; UPDATED 8.20

1 * * 4 5 * 7 8 9 10

#5 Costume Design:Alice in Wonderland -(book into a movie)
I read The Jane Austen Book Club by Karen Joy Fowler (3.25)

#4 Animated Feature:Toy Story 3- (astronaut character)
I read The Arctic Patrol Mystery by Franklin W. Dixon (4.18)

#9 Visual Effects:Inception- (Japanese character)
I read Now and Zen by Linda Gerber (5.25)

#7 Makeup: The Wolfman-(has a shifter)
I read (character Asa is a were-beast)Charlie Bone and the Castle of Mirrors by Jenny Nimmo (6.2)

#1 Best Picture: The King's Speech-(royalty)
I read The Merry Monarch's Wife by Jean Plaidy(7.2)

#10 Writing: The Social Network-(lawsuit)
I read by Jodi Picoult (7.6)

#8 Short Film: God of Love (character is a musician)
I read Revolution by Jennifer Donnelly (8.2)

[Amanda]

And the Winner is….Oscar Winners
March 5, 2011 to August 31, 2011
2/10

1. Best Picture: The King's Speech - takes place in England - The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde
2. Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth - takes place in London - The Winter Rose by Jennifer Donnelly
3. Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman - Alias - The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Steig Larsson
4. Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3 - Three word title - Hard and Fast by Erin McCarthy
5. Costume Design: Alice In Wonderland - Book to film - High Fidelity by Nick Hornby [3/19]
6. Foreign Language Film: In a Better World - Translated (Russian) – Night Watch by Sergei Lukyanenko
7. Makeup: The Wolfman - Shifter – The Dream Thief by Shana Abé
8. Short Film: God of Love - Angel in title – If Angels Burn by Lynn Viehl
9. Visual Effects: Inception - Dream in title - Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole [3/12]
10. Writing (adapted screenplay): The Social Network - Computers - Feed by Mira Grant

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Cassie wrote: "I feel inadequate! I created the challenge and I haven't even knocked one book off my list yet. I've got all these other challenges that have to be completed first!"

Hahaha - good thing you put a 6 month timeframe on the challenge!

Congrats on the big move :)

[D.G.]

And the Winner Is....Oscar Winners Challenge
Duration: March 5, 2011 - August 31, 2011.
1/10 READ

List may change.

1. Best Picture: The King's Speech (royalty) - Time and Chance
2. Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth (it's obvious :) - Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy
3. Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman (alias): A Lot Like Love
4. Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3 (3rd in Series) - Lover Awakened
5. Costume Design: Alice In Wonderland (book to film) - The Turn of the Screw
6. Foreign Language Film - In a Better World (translated) - The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
7. Makeup: The Wolfman (shifter) - Play of Passion
8. Short Film: God of Love (God in the title) - God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything by Christopher Hitchens - 3/19 ★★★★
9. Visual Effects: Inception (science fiction) - The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness - 3/12 ★★
10. Adapted screenplay: The Social Network (computers) - Monkeewrench

[Dina]

Hey Cassie, I discovered this challenge only now. May I still join? Plus, would it be okay to backtrack and include the books I've read since March 5th?

[Cassie]

Yes, Dina! Absolutely!

[Dina]

Yay! :)


And the Winner Is... Oscar Winners Challenge
Duration: March 5 - August 31

5/10 completed

√ 1. Best Picture: The King's Speech - (royalty) The Princess & the Penis by R.J. Silver == 03/05
√ 2. Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth - (takes place in London) Prelude to a Scandal by Delilah Marvelle == 03/09
3. Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman - Takes place in Israel, someone with an alias or name change, or involves the Jewish religion somehow.
√ 4. Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3 - (has a 3-word title) Hard And Fast by Lisa Renee Jones == 03/11
√ 5. Costume Design: Alice In Wonderland - (has the word "heart" in the title) Heart On Fire by Cora Zane == 03/10
6. Foreign Language Film: In a Better World - Read a book originally written in a language other than English, takes place in Denmark, the author is from Denmark, or a doctor as a main character.
7. Makeup: The Wolfman - Read a book that is a parody or spin-off or elaboration on a classic, has a shifter or gypsy as a character.
8. Short Film: God of Love - Read a book with a cover void of any color other than black, white, and/or gray, a character that is a musician, or has God, Angel, or cupid in the title.
9. Visual Effects: Inception - Read a science fiction novel, a character that is a chemist or scientist, a Japanese character, or something to do with dreams (or dream in the title).
√ 10. Writing (adapted screenplay): The Social Network - (has a character that does web design) Holiday Sparks by Shannon Stacey == 03/18

[Vanessa]

Great idea Cassie!!

Oscar Challenge
Duration - March 5th, 2011 to August 31, 2011.

2/10

1. Best Picture: The King's Speech - Honor's Splendour by Julie Garwood 3/11/11
2. Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth: -
3. Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman: (Alias)- Whisper of Evil (Evil, #2) by Kay Hooper 3/20/11
4. Toy Story 3 (3 Word Title): -
5. Costume Design: Alice In Wonderland: -
6. Foreign Language Film: In a Better World -
7. Makeup: The Wolfman -
8. Short Film: God of Love -
9. Visual Effects: Inception -
10. Writing (adapted screenplay): The Social Network -

[Cassie]

I'm glad you all are enjoying this challenge!

[Ashley]

3/10 completed

1. Best Picture: The King's Speech -
2. Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth: - speaks Italian, London The Wicked Ways of a Duke by Laura Lee Guhrke (3/16/11)
3. Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman: - Israel, name change, Jewish religion How to Ruin a Summer Vacation by Simone Elkeles
4. Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3: - third in series Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling
5. Costume Design: Alice In Wonderland: - Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
6. Foreign Language Film: In a Better World - translated Are U 4 Real? by Sara Kadefors
7. Makeup: The Wolfman - parody on classic Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Seth Grahame-Smith
8. Short Film: God of Love - black, white, grey only on cover Trapped by Michael Northrup (4/21/11)
9. Visual Effects: Inception - chemist Wither by Lauren DeStefano (3/23/11)
10. Writing (adapted screenplay): The Social Network -

[Judithe]

A little late, but I'm in. I'll post a list later!

[Sandra]

Yay, Judithe!

[Judithe]

LOL...it's your fault I'm here! I completely missed this challenge until I saw your post *grin* ! Thanks!

[Fran, Moderator]

10/10 Completed!

Best Picture- takes place in England- The Aristocrat 3/11
Actor in a leading role- Grandpa speaks Italian- Teen Angst...Nah. 3/10
Actress in a leading role- alias- So Yesterday 3/13
Animated Feature Film- 3 word title and 3rd in series- The Sugar Queen 3/9
Costume Design- book into movie- I Am Number Four 3/21
Foreign Language Film-Doctor- Prescription For Love 3/14
Makeup- shifter- Dead in the Family 3/7
Short Film- black,white,grey-Caressa’s Knees 3/8
Visual Effects-dream- Molly Cooper's Dream Date 3/17
Writing- uses computers- Goodnight Tweetheart 3/8

[Sandra]

Wow, that was quick Fran. Hooray, Fran!

And no probs Judithe :)

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

'Yay Fran! Good work...

[Fran, Moderator]

Thanks Sandra and Jane!

[Judithe]

Way to go, Fran!