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And the Winner Is....Oscar Winners Challenge
10/10 completed DONE!!1. Best Picture: The King's Speech -
2. Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth: -
3. Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman: -
4. Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3: -
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 -
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Thanks guys! Congrats to everyone who's finished!Inga, I read Sam's story and it was pretty intense...a little different than the other two, but still great! I can't wait for Jag's story and Blood Hunt...I actually really like Logan, so I'm hoping for good things! :)
And the Winner is….Oscar WinnersMarch 5, 2011 to August 31, 2011
5/10
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
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6. Foreign Language Film: In a Better World - Translated (Russian) – Night Watch by Sergei Lukyanenko
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10. Writing (adapted screenplay): The Social Network - Computers - Feed by Mira Grant
RRRC And the Winner Is ... Oscar Winners ChallengeDuration - March 5th, 2011 to August 31, 2011.
7/10 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: -
4. Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3: -
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 - Touched by an Alien
10. Writing (adapted screenplay): The Social Network -
Good job Megan!And the rest of you are doing a great job!
10/10 Done Yay!1. Best Picture:
2. Actor - Leading Role:
3. Actress - Leading Role:
4. Animated Film:
5. Costume Design:
6. Foreign Film:
7. Makeup:
8. Short Film:
9. Visual Effects:
10. Writing (screenplay):
RRRC: And The Winner Is... Done 4/28/1110/10 Completed
DURATION: March 5th, 2011 - August 31, 2011
And the Winner Is....Oscar Winners Challenge Duration - March 5th, 2011 to August 31, 2011.
9/10 Completed
List may change.
7. Makeup: The Wolfman– the hero is a shifter- Kiss of Snow by Nalini Singh
Congrats to the finishers!!Completed 10/10!
the King's Speech
Colin Firth
Natalie Portman
Toy Story 3
Alice In Wonderland
In A Better World
the Wolfman
God of Love
Inception
the Social Network
'Yay Judithe and Erin!!
Congrats to everyone that finished so far!
Yeah I'm done!Romance Readers Challenge
And the Winner Is....Oscar Winners Challenge
Duration - March 5th, 2011 to August 31, 2011
Complete: 10 out of 10
Best Picture: The King's Speech - Read a book with royalty,
I Don't Know How She Does It by Allison Pearson
Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth: - Read a book with an actor (not actress!),
Brava, Valentine by Adriana Trigiani
Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman: - Takes place in Israel, someone with an alias or name change, or
Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt by Anne Rice
Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3: - Has a character that is a cowboy or an astronaut, has a 3-word title, or
Milk Glass Moon by Adriana Trigiani
Costume Design: Alice In Wonderland: - Read
PS, I Love You by Cecelia Ahern
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 (here's a list of some: http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/countr...), or a doctor as a main character.
The Peach Keeper by Sarah Addison Allen (Dentist)
Makeup: The Wolfman - Read a book that is a parody or spin-off or elaboration on a classic, has a shifter or
The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
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
The Undomestic Goddess by Sophie Kinsella
Visual Effects: Inception - Read a science fiction novel, a character that
The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley
Writing (adapted screenplay): The Social Network - Read a book with a college or university as a setting,
Vengeance in Death by J.D. Robb
Oscar Winners ChallengeDuration - 5 Mar to 31 Aug 2011
7/10 Completed
Updated 4/30/11
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5. Costume Design: Alice In Wonderland - a book made into a movie –Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
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8. Short Film: God of Love - black, white, and gray cover - Sin Undone by Larissa Ione
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10. Writing (adapted screenplay): The Social Network - 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.
TBD
9/10 read1. Best Picture: The King's Speech - takes place in england -
2. Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth - takes place in london -
3. Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman - someone with an alias -
4. Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3 - 3rd in a series -
5. Costume Design: Alice in Wonderland - 'heart' in title -
6. Foreign Language Film: In a Better World - doctor as a main character -
7. Make-up: The Wolfman - shifter as a character -
8. Short Film: God of Love - 'angel' in title -
9. Visual Effects: Inception - 'dream' in title - Deadly Dreams
10. Writing (adapted screenplay): The Social Network - college or university setting -
The Oscars ChallengeDuration - March 5th, 2011 to August 31, 2011.
10/10 Completed - YAY!!
1. Best Picture: The King's Speech - Read a book that takes place in England. The Quiet Gentleman by Georgette Heyer - √ 17-Mar
2. Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth: - Read a book that takes place in London. Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas - √ 28-Mar
3. Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman: - Someone with an alias Black Sheep by Georgette Heyer - √ 28-Apr
4. Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3: - Has a character that is a cowboy or an astronaut. Dakota Ranch Crude by Leah Brooke - √ 11-Apr
5. Costume Design: Alice In Wonderland: - Read a book with cat on the cover. Burning Wild by Christine Feehan - √ 10-Apr
6. Foreign Language Film: In a Better World - a doctor as a main character. Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione - √ 16-Mar
7. Makeup: The Wolfman - Read a book that has a shifter as a character.Blaze of Memory by Nalini Singh - √ 7-Mar
8. Short Film: God of Love - Read a book with Angel in the title. Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh - √ 18-Apr
9. Visual Effects: Inception - Read a science fiction novel. Unearthed by CJ Barry - √ 19-Mar
10. Writing (adapted screenplay): The Social Network - Read a book with a character that does web design or something with computers. Rapture in Death by JD Robb - √ 13-Apr This book is really focused on tech crime - so unbeknownst me, it was really suitable!
RRRC And the Winner Is....Oscar Winners Duration - March 5th, 2011 to August 31, 2011
8/10 Read (Updated 05.07.11)
1. Best Picture: The King's Speech: It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas, 04.25.11
2. Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth India Black by Carol K. Carr, 04.03.11
3. Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman: Michal by Jill Eileen Smith, 05.04.11
4. Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3: Then Comes Seduction by Mary Balogh, 04.13.11
5. Costume Design: Alice In Wonderland: Heart Mate by Robin D. Owens, 05.07.11
6. Foreign Language Film: In a Better World: Dark Embers by Tessa Adams, 04.17.11
7. Makeup: The Wolfman: River Marked by Patricia Briggs, 03.21.11
8. Short Film: God of Love: Seducing an Angel by Mary Balogh
9. Visual Effects: Inception: Prince of Dreams by Susan Krinard, 04.12.11
10. Writing: The Social Network: Everywhere That Mary Went by Lisa Scottoline
RRRC And the Winner Is ... Oscar Winners ChallengeDuration - March 5th, 2011 to August 31, 2011.
8/10 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: -
4. Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3: -
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 -
I'm going to enter in late anyway.1. Best Picture: The King's Speech -
2. Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth: -
6. Foreign Language Film: In a Better World -
8. Short Film: God of Love -
And The Winner is...Oscar Winner ChallengeDuration: March 5th ~ August 31, 2011
10/10 Read ALL DONE!!
1. Best Picture: The King's Speech:
2. Best Actor: Colin Firth:
3. Best Actress: Natalie Portman:
4. Animated Feature: Toy Story 3:
5. Costume Design: Alice in Wonderland:
6. Foreign Language Film:
7. Makeup: The Wolfman:
8. Short Film: God of Love:
9. Visual Effects: Inception:
10. Writing: The Social Network:
'Yay Penney!!(Thanks Cassie and Suzanne :))
Juuuust finished!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***
And the Winner is….Oscar WinnersMarch 5, 2011 to August 31, 2011
6/10
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
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6. Foreign Language Film: In a Better World - Translated (Russian) – Night Watch by Sergei Lukyanenko
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10/10 read -- DONE!!1. Best Picture: The King's Speech - takes place in england -
2. Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth - takes place in london -
3. Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman - someone with an alias -
4. Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3 - 3rd in a series -
5. Costume Design: Alice in Wonderland - 'heart' in title -
6. Foreign Language Film: In a Better World - doctor as a main character -
7. Make-up: The Wolfman - shifter as a character -
8. Short Film: God of Love - 'angel' in title -
9. Visual Effects: Inception - 'dream' in title -
10. Writing (adapted screenplay): The Social Network - college or university setting -
And the Winner Is... Oscar Winners ChallengeDuration: March 5 - August 31
9/10 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 - (someone with an alias) Coming Undone (SEAL, #1) by Stephanie Tyler == 03/26
√ 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 - (takes place in a country where English isn't the official language) Arabian Pearl by Emma Wildes == 04/03
√ 7. Makeup: The Wolfman - (has a shifter as a character) Kiss of Snow by Nalini Singh == 05/20
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 - (science fiction) Jaq's Harp by Ella Drake == 03/27
√ 10. Writing (adapted screenplay): The Social Network - (has a character that does web design) Holiday Sparks by Shannon Stacey == 03/18
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I hadn't seen this challenge yet but I just love the idea !i'll try to give it a chance even if I join a bit late
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RRRC And the Winner Is ... Oscar Winners ChallengeDuration - March 5th, 2011 to August 31, 2011.
9/10 Completed
1. Best Picture: The King's Speech -
2. Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth: - The Grand Sophy
3. Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman: -
4. Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3: -
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 -
And the Winner is....Oscar WinnersMarch 5 to August 31
4/10
1. Best Picture: The King's Speech - takes place in England -
Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging by Louise Rennison
2. Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth - takes place in London -
3. Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman - alias -
4. Antimated Feature Film: Toy Story 3 - 3 word title or cowboy -
5. Costume Design: Alice in Wonderland - cat on cover -
6. Foreign Language Film: In a Better World - Dr as main character - Drums of Autumn by Diana Gabaldon
7. Makeup: The Wolfman -shifter -
8. Short Film: God of Love - musician character -
9. Visual Effects: Inception - dream in title -
10. Writing: The Social Network - college setting -
Finished!And the Winner Is....Oscar Winners Challenge
Duration - March 5th, 2011 to August 31, 2011.
10/10 Completed
List may change.
Oscar Winners ChallengeDuration - 5 Mar to 31 Aug 2011
9/10 Completed
Updated 06/01/11
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Duration: March 5, 2011 - August 31, 2011.
8/10 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 Prisoner of Birth by Jeffrey Archer - 4/10 ★★★★½
4. Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3 (3rd in Series) - Unlawful Contact by Pamela Clare - 3/25 ★★★★★
5. Costume Design: Alice In Wonderland (book to film) - Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson - 4/17 ★★★★
6. Foreign Language Film - In a Better World (translated) - The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson - 4/14 ★★★
7. Makeup: The Wolfman (shifter) - Play of Passion by Nalini Singh - 4/6 ★★★½
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 by P.J. Tracy - 3/25 ★★★★