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Oscars To Start Picking Ten Nominees Instead Of Five!!

I am – Hercules!!




Presumably to boost ratings for the Oscar telecast, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences just announced it will for the first time since 1943 field 10 best picture nominees instead of five.

I am all kinds of for this. Too many worthy movies get the high hat each year, and I’m excited to see them spread the recognition around!

Now they should bring back Steve Martin and/or David Letterman to host.

Find Variety’s story on the matter here.

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Jeeze! Like This Thing Isn't Long Enough Already
by kevinwillis.net
Jun 24th, 2009
12:41:16 PM
FIRST!!!
by Evangelion217
Jun 24th, 2009
12:41:31 PM
Great!
by gavdiggity
Jun 24th, 2009
12:41:37 PM
Patton Oswalt to Host
by kevinwillis.net
Jun 24th, 2009
12:42:07 PM
Okay, so they couldn't do this LAST YEAR for "The Dark Knight!!!
by Evangelion217
Jun 24th, 2009
12:42:30 PM
Steve Martin and Letterman
by Rat Fink
Jun 24th, 2009
12:43:12 PM
YES! now TF2 will have a chance for a nom!
by RaveX
Jun 24th, 2009
12:44:11 PM
Let's just nominate
by Rat Fink
Jun 24th, 2009
12:44:56 PM
Only for Best Picture?
by Geomancer21
Jun 24th, 2009
12:44:56 PM
kevinwillis...
by gavdiggity
Jun 24th, 2009
12:45:22 PM
No, They Don't
by kevinwillis.net
Jun 24th, 2009
12:46:31 PM
Letterman on ABC not gonna happen
by iownyou
Jun 24th, 2009
12:47:21 PM
Prediction
by Samuel Fulmer
Jun 24th, 2009
12:47:36 PM
Joaquin Phoenix should Host
by ChezKing
Jun 24th, 2009
12:48:00 PM
I'll Tune Into Watch if they Burn Dane Cook in Effigy
by kevinwillis.net
Jun 24th, 2009
12:48:20 PM
Sean Penn should host as Harvey Milk
by Samuel Fulmer
Jun 24th, 2009
12:48:27 PM
Evangelion I'm with You
by MGTHEDJ
Jun 24th, 2009
12:50:08 PM
10 NOMINEES?
by Shermdawg
Jun 24th, 2009
12:50:23 PM
Change the name to "So You Think You Can Act?"
by cookylamoo
Jun 24th, 2009
12:51:38 PM
Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen
by CaseyMcCall
Jun 24th, 2009
12:52:38 PM
kevinwillis
by gavdiggity
Jun 24th, 2009
12:52:49 PM
Good.
by philjackson
Jun 24th, 2009
12:53:28 PM
Only for best picture? What about Director and writing?
by spectrebeeyatch
Jun 24th, 2009
12:53:30 PM
THE DARK KNIGHT RULE
by MGTHEDJ
Jun 24th, 2009
12:54:12 PM
I think this will help Wolverine:Origins
by Samuel Fulmer
Jun 24th, 2009
12:54:13 PM
hmmm...
by spooky2k
Jun 24th, 2009
12:55:36 PM
Because the show wasn't long enough already!
by REVENGE_of_FETT
Jun 24th, 2009
12:56:15 PM
Slight mistake in this report
by madfreethinker
Jun 24th, 2009
12:56:24 PM
just best picture..
by Six Demon Bag
Jun 24th, 2009
12:57:30 PM
10 for Best Picture only? Fine...
by GunRunner
Jun 24th, 2009
12:57:30 PM
Can we get a fact check please?
by Pancho_Villa
Jun 24th, 2009
12:57:48 PM
Another 5 losers then.
by DC Films
Jun 24th, 2009
12:58:03 PM
only best picture?
by JAMF
Jun 24th, 2009
12:58:13 PM
I disagree with Herc ...
by thepentaveret
Jun 24th, 2009
12:58:34 PM
I disagree
by Knightsong
Jun 24th, 2009
12:58:44 PM
No Steve Martin
by MGTHEDJ
Jun 24th, 2009
12:59:38 PM
kevinwillis.
by HoboCode
Jun 24th, 2009
01:01:32 PM
Youre "all kinds of" what for this Herc? All kinds of WHAT?
by D.Vader
Jun 24th, 2009
01:02:00 PM
no new host needed
by vaterite
Jun 24th, 2009
01:03:46 PM
Daniel Day-Lewis to host as Daniel Plainview
by DC Films
Jun 24th, 2009
01:04:23 PM
There are not 10 Best Picture deserving films....
by DANNYGLOVERS_DICKBLOOD
Jun 24th, 2009
01:04:37 PM
Daniel Day-Lewis to host as Daniel Plainview
by DC Films
Jun 24th, 2009
01:05:18 PM
Let me guess -
by Harry Weinstein
Jun 24th, 2009
01:06:36 PM
This is dumb
by Toilet_Terror
Jun 24th, 2009
01:08:50 PM
I'm the only person I know of
by beastie
Jun 24th, 2009
01:10:47 PM
10???
by one9deuce
Jun 24th, 2009
01:11:15 PM
Nothing More Than Marketing...
by Marshal_Lannes
Jun 24th, 2009
01:12:11 PM
So now it's 9 or 10 movies people will forget in 5 years
by Pongo
Jun 24th, 2009
01:13:07 PM
bad idea
by Tenenbaum
Jun 24th, 2009
01:13:29 PM
Yeah, this is stupid
by D.Vader
Jun 24th, 2009
01:13:36 PM
At last! Room for "Transformers"....
by darthliquidator
Jun 24th, 2009
01:14:59 PM
Ten
by ColonelFatheart
Jun 24th, 2009
01:15:36 PM
Pixar
by MattDomville
Jun 24th, 2009
01:16:54 PM
Now Hollywood just has to...
by j_difool
Jun 24th, 2009
01:18:53 PM
jesus relax people
by mrgreentheplant
Jun 24th, 2009
01:19:20 PM
Awesome. Now let's eliminate the gender segregation for acting a
by heavenlykid
Jun 24th, 2009
01:20:18 PM
acting awards
by heavenlykid
Jun 24th, 2009
01:21:20 PM
Heavenlykid
by ColonelFatheart
Jun 24th, 2009
01:22:04 PM
Oscars
by Philvis
Jun 24th, 2009
01:23:42 PM
VERY not good
by ZoeFan
Jun 24th, 2009
01:24:44 PM
I see where this is headed.
by Flyingcircus
Jun 24th, 2009
01:26:32 PM
very hesitant about this
by hegele
Jun 24th, 2009
01:27:37 PM
How 'bout instead of 10 for best picture...
by gavdiggity
Jun 24th, 2009
01:31:37 PM
This is just another gimmick; it won't last long
by RobotKing
Jun 24th, 2009
01:32:01 PM
Yeah does this mean Pixar wins every year now?
by D.Vader
Jun 24th, 2009
01:32:17 PM
Oh....
by RobotKing
Jun 24th, 2009
01:35:10 PM
Nice in theory
by buffywrestling
Jun 24th, 2009
01:35:56 PM
Star Trek should be Nominated
by Hyman
Jun 24th, 2009
01:36:38 PM
It's a marketing scheme
by YackBacker
Jun 24th, 2009
01:37:12 PM
DILUTION & VOTE-SPLITTING
by Mullah Omar
Jun 24th, 2009
01:37:35 PM
Big Mistake
by crazybubba
Jun 24th, 2009
01:38:37 PM
And the Oscars are pretty irrelevant nowadays
by YackBacker
Jun 24th, 2009
01:38:51 PM
Horrible Idea
by GunterMonkey
Jun 24th, 2009
01:39:46 PM
watered down
by BMacSmith
Jun 24th, 2009
01:40:12 PM
Name ten really high quality films from Hollywood
by Subtitles_Off
Jun 24th, 2009
01:40:41 PM
Pixar high ratings? Who gives a fuck?
by DANNYGLOVERS_DICKBLOOD
Jun 24th, 2009
01:42:00 PM

by arby64
Jun 24th, 2009
01:42:56 PM
Uhhh, that's the point Danny
by D.Vader
Jun 24th, 2009
01:44:43 PM
Bad Fucking Idea
by MetalMickey
Jun 24th, 2009
01:45:54 PM
Academy: scrap this and follow the American Idol model.
by GunterMonkey
Jun 24th, 2009
01:47:04 PM
I agree it is a bad idea.......
by DANNYGLOVERS_DICKBLOOD
Jun 24th, 2009
01:47:19 PM
It's Conan's time to host
by estacado1
Jun 24th, 2009
01:47:26 PM
It's all about MONEY
by Rhinosaur
Jun 24th, 2009
01:50:43 PM
Ricky Gervais should host
by ZombieHeathLedger
Jun 24th, 2009
01:52:03 PM
Because that's the tired old argument, Danny
by D.Vader
Jun 24th, 2009
01:59:55 PM
Nix the 1 week in LA and NYC rule
by RobertBaron
Jun 24th, 2009
02:07:49 PM
I should clarify the NYC/LA comment.
by RobertBaron
Jun 24th, 2009
02:09:29 PM
Hercules you are vacant moron on your best days
by Glory_Fades_ImMaxFischer
Jun 24th, 2009
02:09:33 PM
if they want to do this so bad
by Timahh
Jun 24th, 2009
02:12:06 PM
HORRIBLE IDEA
by DECEPTICLES
Jun 24th, 2009
02:12:37 PM
DVader and DGDB
by Six Demon Bag
Jun 24th, 2009
02:13:11 PM
and that new Cam Diaz film doesnt count yet..
by Six Demon Bag
Jun 24th, 2009
02:13:38 PM
Oh joy...
by midgarddragon
Jun 24th, 2009
02:15:26 PM
oh, and i dont understand...
by Timahh
Jun 24th, 2009
02:16:15 PM
(to the Academy anyway)
by Timahh
Jun 24th, 2009
02:17:09 PM
INSTANT RUNOFF Voting REQUIRED
by DarthCorleone
Jun 24th, 2009
02:18:44 PM
Hmmmmm
by The Dum Guy
Jun 24th, 2009
02:19:22 PM
Star Trek getting an a Best Picture nom is a disgrace
by RobertBaron
Jun 24th, 2009
02:20:24 PM
&
by The Dum Guy
Jun 24th, 2009
02:20:44 PM
They do this a year after TDK, eh?
by AzulTool
Jun 24th, 2009
02:22:50 PM
There's no excuse for Up not getting a Best Pic nomination.
by ColonelFatheart
Jun 24th, 2009
02:23:07 PM
the 10 Nominees are
by JohnRyder
Jun 24th, 2009
02:25:18 PM
Oscars as blowjob...
by Unscripted
Jun 24th, 2009
02:25:35 PM
I'm so happy about this.
by CherryValance
Jun 24th, 2009
02:26:05 PM
an the winner is...
by JohnRyder
Jun 24th, 2009
02:26:21 PM
Ummm there is an excuse for Up not being nominated....
by DANNYGLOVERS_DICKBLOOD
Jun 24th, 2009
02:27:21 PM
Stephen Colbert to host
by fearless_freep
Jun 24th, 2009
02:29:40 PM
By the way, UP is a fucking masterpiece.
by AzulTool
Jun 24th, 2009
02:30:37 PM
New Category: Best Female Director
by Toonol
Jun 24th, 2009
02:31:06 PM
There's also a category for foreign films
by ColonelFatheart
Jun 24th, 2009
02:31:40 PM
Unless they allow animated features a chance at the BP prize...
by Nasty In The Pasty
Jun 24th, 2009
02:32:39 PM
10 is positively absurd
by Arteska
Jun 24th, 2009
02:33:29 PM
Up
by Toonol
Jun 24th, 2009
02:33:37 PM
Great news for My Bloody Valentine 3D!!!
by jcrewrower2
Jun 24th, 2009
02:34:43 PM
my worryt
by RipperGiles
Jun 24th, 2009
02:35:36 PM
And the Oscar goes to: PAUL BLART: MALL COP!!!!!!!
by AzulTool
Jun 24th, 2009
02:36:11 PM

by Cobra--Kai
Jun 24th, 2009
02:36:16 PM
DerLanghaarige, I agree with you 100%
by Continentalop
Jun 24th, 2009
02:37:03 PM
UP can and will be nominated
by CherryValance
Jun 24th, 2009
02:37:22 PM

by Cobra--Kai
Jun 24th, 2009
02:37:32 PM
ColonelFatheart
by DANNYGLOVERS_DICKBLOOD
Jun 24th, 2009
02:37:51 PM
kinda gimmicky
by RipleyGrady
Jun 24th, 2009
02:38:08 PM
NEWS: NCAA Basketball tournament to be expanded to 128 teams
by Continentalop
Jun 24th, 2009
02:38:09 PM
Can THE EXPENDABLES be pushed up?
by CherryValance
Jun 24th, 2009
02:39:18 PM
Stuntwork does not exist in this dojo
by Cobra--Kai
Jun 24th, 2009
02:40:23 PM
ANIMATED FEATURE category...
by DANNYGLOVERS_DICKBLOOD
Jun 24th, 2009
02:40:52 PM
Dickblood
by ColonelFatheart
Jun 24th, 2009
02:41:59 PM
Who Cares what a bunch of industry insiders
by cylon_conspiracy
Jun 24th, 2009
02:42:48 PM
Letterman for Oscar host...
by StarskyandHushky
Jun 24th, 2009
02:43:40 PM
ColonelFatheart
by DANNYGLOVERS_DICKBLOOD
Jun 24th, 2009
02:44:56 PM

by Cobra--Kai
Jun 24th, 2009
02:45:43 PM
The formula that will quickly emerge...
by Liberty Valance
Jun 24th, 2009
02:47:59 PM
Cobra, RE=Stuntmen
by Continentalop
Jun 24th, 2009
02:48:37 PM
I did wonder about Swinton
by CherryValance
Jun 24th, 2009
02:49:20 PM
Cobra--Kai, Dickblood
by ColonelFatheart
Jun 24th, 2009
02:49:21 PM
yeah, like we need that shitty show longer
by lockesbrokenleg
Jun 24th, 2009
02:49:28 PM
MTV has a better setup
by cylon_conspiracy
Jun 24th, 2009
02:50:15 PM

by Cobra--Kai
Jun 24th, 2009
02:50:23 PM
Maybe 3 nominees
by growltiger
Jun 24th, 2009
02:51:53 PM
Liberty Valance
by ColonelFatheart
Jun 24th, 2009
02:52:16 PM
thank goodness
by krod
Jun 24th, 2009
02:52:37 PM

by Cobra--Kai
Jun 24th, 2009
02:53:14 PM
FUCK PIXAR AND FUCK THE DIAZ BROTHERS!!
by DANNYGLOVERS_DICKBLOOD
Jun 24th, 2009
02:54:51 PM
Dickblood are you ignoring...
by D.Vader
Jun 24th, 2009
02:55:27 PM

by Cobra--Kai
Jun 24th, 2009
02:56:10 PM
I LIKE THIS IDEA.
by uberman
Jun 24th, 2009
02:56:15 PM
The 1940s presentation was nothing like today
by growltiger
Jun 24th, 2009
02:56:21 PM

by Cobra--Kai
Jun 24th, 2009
02:56:47 PM
This Is The Most Assinine Thing I've Ever Heard
by Rebeck2
Jun 24th, 2009
02:59:28 PM
Steve Martin = best host in recent history...
by Somerichs
Jun 24th, 2009
03:01:15 PM
I'll tell you why this is happening now
by CherryValance
Jun 24th, 2009
03:01:30 PM
lockesbrokenleg
by Rebeck2
Jun 24th, 2009
03:01:50 PM
I hate the Academy Awards but what I even hate more
by Continentalop
Jun 24th, 2009
03:03:05 PM
I don't think Foreign Films should be eligable either.
by DANNYGLOVERS_DICKBLOOD
Jun 24th, 2009
03:03:07 PM
eligible you illiterate cunt.
by DANNYGLOVERS_DICKBLOOD
Jun 24th, 2009
03:04:08 PM
Salma Hayek has a couple of Golden Globes, eh?..EH?
by AzulTool
Jun 24th, 2009
03:04:17 PM
yeah
by CherryValance
Jun 24th, 2009
03:05:24 PM
CherryValance -- You actually believe Watchman + Up...
by DANNYGLOVERS_DICKBLOOD
Jun 24th, 2009
03:05:41 PM
CherryValance -- I was calling myself illiterate.
by DANNYGLOVERS_DICKBLOOD
Jun 24th, 2009
03:06:54 PM

by Cobra--Kai
Jun 24th, 2009
03:08:55 PM
I think they will
by CherryValance
Jun 24th, 2009
03:10:18 PM

by Cobra--Kai
Jun 24th, 2009
03:11:47 PM
Even with 20 nominees Watchmen shouldn't be there
by ImpShockTroll
Jun 24th, 2009
03:12:36 PM
They should stay in their categories....
by DANNYGLOVERS_DICKBLOOD
Jun 24th, 2009
03:13:15 PM
So now instead of a movie possibly winning with as little as
by Big Jim
Jun 24th, 2009
03:14:01 PM
I hope they start doing
by Series7
Jun 24th, 2009
03:15:07 PM
No Danny, more like 8 films in 80 years
by D.Vader
Jun 24th, 2009
03:16:20 PM
The foreign film category is bullshit, anyway.
by ColonelFatheart
Jun 24th, 2009
03:18:11 PM
"Maybe Twilight will get nominated in the place of Let the Right
by Big Jim
Jun 24th, 2009
03:20:55 PM
If they do online votes, Yao Ming will win best pic every year.
by AzulTool
Jun 24th, 2009
03:21:03 PM
10 is another arbitrary number...
by latrodectus
Jun 24th, 2009
03:21:48 PM
and it makes them feel like "their movie"
by Big Jim
Jun 24th, 2009
03:22:17 PM
Wow, what a match!
by growltiger
Jun 24th, 2009
03:22:58 PM
Michael Bay or Optimus Prime should host
by Kenshiro_187
Jun 24th, 2009
03:23:26 PM
I completely agree with Rebeck2 - this is stupid
by kevred
Jun 24th, 2009
03:25:06 PM
Up! highest rated feature this year, so
by Subtitles_Off
Jun 24th, 2009
03:26:14 PM
growltiger, agreed--too bad about that late red card
by kevred
Jun 24th, 2009
03:29:16 PM
Jugdish, only douche talkbackers don't like Dark Knight
by MattmanReturns
Jun 24th, 2009
03:33:41 PM
I like the move. Why the fuck not?
by JuanSanchez
Jun 24th, 2009
03:34:40 PM
Mattman has polled everyone in the real world.
by Subtitles_Off
Jun 24th, 2009
03:35:18 PM
And in ten years, are people gonna remember Slumdog?
by MattmanReturns
Jun 24th, 2009
03:35:43 PM
Sound like a great idea! Until you realize...
by OBSD
Jun 24th, 2009
03:36:02 PM
Subtitles_Off
by MattmanReturns
Jun 24th, 2009
03:37:08 PM
JuanSanchez
by Subtitles_Off
Jun 24th, 2009
03:37:10 PM
boxofficemojo.com = everyone
by Subtitles_Off
Jun 24th, 2009
03:38:34 PM
Can we all agree that SLUMDOG is crap?
by Subtitles_Off
Jun 24th, 2009
03:40:23 PM
I won't say Slumdog is crap..
by DANNYGLOVERS_DICKBLOOD
Jun 24th, 2009
03:41:34 PM
It's an old argument.
by Subtitles_Off
Jun 24th, 2009
03:41:56 PM
MattmanReturns only polls women.
by DANNYGLOVERS_DICKBLOOD
Jun 24th, 2009
03:42:16 PM
I quite enjoyed Hugh's gay dancing.
by DANNYGLOVERS_DICKBLOOD
Jun 24th, 2009
03:43:46 PM
Think Transformers 2 will make the list now?
by MJohnson
Jun 24th, 2009
03:43:59 PM
Finally Megan Fox can get his Best Supporting Actor Oscar.
by Stuntcock Mike
Jun 24th, 2009
03:44:47 PM
I'll say Slumdog is crap
by CherryValance
Jun 24th, 2009
03:45:28 PM
YES! WATER IT DOWN! MAKE IT SUCK MORE!!
by HaterofCrap
Jun 24th, 2009
03:45:32 PM
DICKBLOOD once more brings truth.
by Subtitles_Off
Jun 24th, 2009
03:46:50 PM
CherryValance -- the best thing you've said all month.
by DANNYGLOVERS_DICKBLOOD
Jun 24th, 2009
03:47:05 PM
Amen, OBSD
by gavdiggity
Jun 24th, 2009
03:48:25 PM
Subtitles_Off
by MattmanReturns
Jun 24th, 2009
03:48:28 PM
I hope Megan Fox's stunt double....
by DANNYGLOVERS_DICKBLOOD
Jun 24th, 2009
03:48:40 PM
I doubt there will be 10 movies even worth seeing this year
by blackmantis
Jun 24th, 2009
03:48:43 PM
probably already suggested
by RipperGiles
Jun 24th, 2009
03:49:08 PM
It's official...the Oscars have less credibility than the Golden
by 9000rpm
Jun 24th, 2009
03:51:03 PM
Best Doc, Animated and Foreign Film.
by Continentalop
Jun 24th, 2009
03:52:02 PM
Danny's got me there
by MattmanReturns
Jun 24th, 2009
03:52:04 PM
But you did call anyone who didn't like it a douche.
by Subtitles_Off
Jun 24th, 2009
03:52:10 PM
And Sunshine is my favorite Boyle film
by MattmanReturns
Jun 24th, 2009
03:53:47 PM
Do people really not think there were ten good movies last year?
by mraig
Jun 24th, 2009
03:55:32 PM
Subtitles_Off
by Quin the Eskimo
Jun 24th, 2009
03:56:19 PM
BTW, Mattman
by Subtitles_Off
Jun 24th, 2009
03:56:28 PM
and they should pick five from the first half of the year
by slappy jones
Jun 24th, 2009
03:56:37 PM
Yes....cunts do hiss for Christian Bale.
by DANNYGLOVERS_DICKBLOOD
Jun 24th, 2009
03:57:13 PM
As for this year...
by mraig
Jun 24th, 2009
03:57:59 PM
Subtitles
by MattmanReturns
Jun 24th, 2009
03:58:01 PM
Yes, Quin.
by Subtitles_Off
Jun 24th, 2009
03:58:11 PM
Somebody needs to Perez Hilton Lasseter.
by DANNYGLOVERS_DICKBLOOD
Jun 24th, 2009
04:00:07 PM
Is it hiss or queef?
by Subtitles_Off
Jun 24th, 2009
04:01:01 PM
ScarJo wins best actress to appear in a porn scene with me
by AzulTool
Jun 24th, 2009
04:01:36 PM
1 out of 10 vaginas love Equilibrium
by MattmanReturns
Jun 24th, 2009
04:03:04 PM
Subtittles off - Same with...
by Quin the Eskimo
Jun 24th, 2009
04:04:03 PM
Perez Hilton Lasseter?
by Subtitles_Off
Jun 24th, 2009
04:04:05 PM
VELVET FUCKING GOLDMINE.
by DANNYGLOVERS_DICKBLOOD
Jun 24th, 2009
04:04:38 PM
Speaking of boxofficemojo: TF2 16 mil last night
by AzulTool
Jun 24th, 2009
04:05:21 PM
Perez Hilton (BITCH PUNCH)
by DANNYGLOVERS_DICKBLOOD
Jun 24th, 2009
04:05:57 PM
knew
by Quin the Eskimo
Jun 24th, 2009
04:06:07 PM
It's like expanding March Madness
by tatoosh
Jun 24th, 2009
04:06:08 PM
ON THE WATERFRONT was not preposterous.
by Subtitles_Off
Jun 24th, 2009
04:07:56 PM
What's next the oscar for BEST VIDEO GAME award??
by ImpShockTroll
Jun 24th, 2009
04:08:29 PM
"We'll take the whole shebang
by Subtitles_Off
Jun 24th, 2009
04:11:06 PM
They're crazy if they think this will boost ratings....
by Dasher
Jun 24th, 2009
04:13:27 PM
Mattman
by Subtitles_Off
Jun 24th, 2009
04:14:22 PM
Subtitles_Off
by Quin the Eskimo
Jun 24th, 2009
04:16:21 PM
9 out of 10 vaginas loved Titanic
by MattmanReturns
Jun 24th, 2009
04:17:26 PM
DGDB
by Subtitles_Off
Jun 24th, 2009
04:19:30 PM
Quin.
by Subtitles_Off
Jun 24th, 2009
04:20:20 PM
I wonder what Chastity Bono's vagina thought
by Subtitles_Off
Jun 24th, 2009
04:21:12 PM
Chastity's Beastly Cunt....
by DANNYGLOVERS_DICKBLOOD
Jun 24th, 2009
04:25:41 PM
No, DGDB
by Subtitles_Off
Jun 24th, 2009
04:26:48 PM
The problem with this...
by fassbinder79
Jun 24th, 2009
04:29:13 PM
Damn it. I went to DGDB's link
by Continentalop
Jun 24th, 2009
04:31:33 PM
Look for the show to be over at 3 in the morning!
by HollywoodHellraiser
Jun 24th, 2009
04:31:45 PM
my cock is long!
by THE KNIGHT
Jun 24th, 2009
04:32:40 PM
Why do they have to have a given number any year?
by Subtitles_Off
Jun 24th, 2009
04:33:44 PM

by Cobra--Kai
Jun 24th, 2009
04:33:47 PM
Glory_Fades_ImMaxFischer
by Hercules
Jun 24th, 2009
04:34:39 PM
See, Continentaltop?
by Subtitles_Off
Jun 24th, 2009
04:34:43 PM
Goodnight People. Long live Will.i.Am's FIST!
by DANNYGLOVERS_DICKBLOOD
Jun 24th, 2009
04:36:11 PM
SIX maybe, but 10 is too much
by zillabeast
Jun 24th, 2009
04:36:32 PM
Cobra_Kai
by Subtitles_Off
Jun 24th, 2009
04:37:12 PM
That's retarded.
by MaxTheSilent
Jun 24th, 2009
04:38:51 PM
THE KNIGHT
by Subtitles_Off
Jun 24th, 2009
04:39:56 PM
Max, could you be a little more specific?
by Subtitles_Off
Jun 24th, 2009
04:40:28 PM
Finally admit the mistake of changin WATCHMEN ending?
by ZombieHeathLedger
Jun 24th, 2009
04:41:20 PM
10 pic noms, only 5 director noms?
by styles99
Jun 24th, 2009
04:41:35 PM
How about NOT having a static number?
by Cletus Van Damme
Jun 24th, 2009
04:42:53 PM
20 nomination slots
by Subtitles_Off
Jun 24th, 2009
04:44:15 PM

by Cobra--Kai
Jun 24th, 2009
04:46:27 PM
I also want to perpetually nominate....
by Cletus Van Damme
Jun 24th, 2009
04:47:52 PM
They can add 15 movies, and have Jesus Christ host it.
by AzulTool
Jun 24th, 2009
04:48:43 PM
The Prestige Factor will be gone
by styles99
Jun 24th, 2009
04:48:58 PM

by Cobra--Kai
Jun 24th, 2009
04:50:26 PM
Cobra
by Continentalop
Jun 24th, 2009
04:50:48 PM
If I were the creator
by Subtitles_Off
Jun 24th, 2009
04:51:49 PM
Wow, I never understood
by Subtitles_Off
Jun 24th, 2009
04:54:40 PM
this is a great idea
by johnnysunshine
Jun 24th, 2009
05:01:33 PM

by Cobra--Kai
Jun 24th, 2009
05:03:16 PM
Letterman....
by Mathom
Jun 24th, 2009
05:05:59 PM
In defense of 1941's How Green Was My Valley
by Continentalop
Jun 24th, 2009
05:09:22 PM
Now we can nominate everyone!
by Falafalguy
Jun 24th, 2009
05:10:27 PM
Did somebody suggest Star Trek?
by kwisatzhaderach
Jun 24th, 2009
05:12:37 PM

by Cobra--Kai
Jun 24th, 2009
05:16:39 PM
Cobra
by Continentalop
Jun 24th, 2009
05:17:00 PM
just give 'em to everyone
by madCanada
Jun 24th, 2009
05:19:46 PM

by Cobra--Kai
Jun 24th, 2009
05:21:26 PM
Cobra, you don't really get it.
by Subtitles_Off
Jun 24th, 2009
05:22:08 PM

by Cobra--Kai
Jun 24th, 2009
05:22:25 PM

by Cobra--Kai
Jun 24th, 2009
05:26:41 PM
Best Picture should mean BEST PICTURE
by RobertBaron
Jun 24th, 2009
05:27:44 PM
Tedious
by kafka07
Jun 24th, 2009
05:28:07 PM
Instead of thanking everyone, why doesn't someone
by Continentalop
Jun 24th, 2009
05:29:57 PM
As long as it's got Hugh Jackman singin' and dancin'
by ZombieHeathLedger
Jun 24th, 2009
05:30:31 PM
There is no HOW IS MY GREEN VALLEY in this dojo
by Continentalop
Jun 24th, 2009
05:32:32 PM

by Cobra--Kai
Jun 24th, 2009
05:33:19 PM
Nope, I don't concede.
by Subtitles_Off
Jun 24th, 2009
05:34:04 PM
Evangelion217 is a poser
by evangelion80
Jun 24th, 2009
05:36:03 PM
Oscar ratings
by Subtitles_Off
Jun 24th, 2009
05:37:35 PM
evangelion79 owes me money
by Subtitles_Off
Jun 24th, 2009
05:38:17 PM
just nominate everyone ...
by madCanada
Jun 24th, 2009
05:41:17 PM
Cobra
by Subtitles_Off
Jun 24th, 2009
05:42:21 PM

by Cobra--Kai
Jun 24th, 2009
05:42:44 PM
Cobra kai- the best picture category should be renamed then
by RobertBaron
Jun 24th, 2009
05:44:49 PM

by Cobra--Kai
Jun 24th, 2009
05:45:00 PM
Will there be 10 films that deserve the honor?
by Darkman
Jun 24th, 2009
05:50:02 PM
Sure, Robert!
by Subtitles_Off
Jun 24th, 2009
05:50:58 PM
oscar already uses IRV
by swanstep
Jun 24th, 2009
05:52:52 PM
Studios
by NudeandAroused
Jun 24th, 2009
05:53:46 PM
should do 5 drama and 5 comedy
by j2talk
Jun 24th, 2009
05:57:36 PM
Oscars = Field Day
by chaplinatemyshoe
Jun 24th, 2009
06:06:10 PM
Zed have you heard his Schindler's List joke?
by ZombieHeathLedger
Jun 24th, 2009
06:08:33 PM
If ABC was smart, they'd broadcast the AVN's instead.
by AzulTool
Jun 24th, 2009
06:14:06 PM
i can think of 10 right now...
by gamus
Jun 24th, 2009
06:20:05 PM
They don't need MORE....
by ccchhhrrriiisssm
Jun 24th, 2009
06:26:16 PM
How many more films like...
by ccchhhrrriiisssm
Jun 24th, 2009
06:32:46 PM
Prossor, are you fucking nuts?
by Continentalop
Jun 24th, 2009
06:34:13 PM
Seth Rogan, Jason Segal, Jonah Hill & Paul Rudd to HOST
by Kobaal
Jun 24th, 2009
06:38:19 PM
Right on!
by kbarber29
Jun 24th, 2009
06:38:28 PM
gamus you must have some pretty good connections
by RobertBaron
Jun 24th, 2009
06:38:56 PM
"Uh oh, our validity is waning. What do we do?"
by SoylentMean
Jun 24th, 2009
06:40:24 PM
"The High Hat", that reminds me of Miller's Crossing.
by SoylentMean
Jun 24th, 2009
06:41:38 PM
Seriously though, I have no problem with this...
by chaplinatemyshoe
Jun 24th, 2009
06:41:43 PM
Increase the SFX category, director, actor, actress...
by SoylentMean
Jun 24th, 2009
06:50:35 PM
Artie Lange to host.
by AzulTool
Jun 24th, 2009
07:09:28 PM
Conti--the end to your speech
by Six Demon Bag
Jun 24th, 2009
07:17:25 PM
No.
by Zeegloo
Jun 24th, 2009
08:33:59 PM
This is just diluted...
by Marshal_Lannes
Jun 24th, 2009
08:36:50 PM
Now we know Transformers will at least get a nomination
by SoylentMean
Jun 24th, 2009
08:41:21 PM
The Oscars will be airing on MTV this year
by RobotKing
Jun 24th, 2009
08:43:00 PM
Prossor = THE PRINCE OF POETS
by DANNYGLOVERS_DICKBLOOD
Jun 24th, 2009
08:49:28 PM
Do 10
by Bass Ackwards
Jun 24th, 2009
08:50:51 PM
gamus -- you pick the nominees before seeing the films?!!
by DANNYGLOVERS_DICKBLOOD
Jun 24th, 2009
08:51:10 PM
SECRET OF NIMH COULD HAVE BEAT GANDHI IN '82...
by DANNYGLOVERS_DICKBLOOD
Jun 24th, 2009
08:54:14 PM
In other news
by IForgotAbout19
Jun 24th, 2009
08:56:32 PM
Hey, viewers! A movie you've actually SEEN is
by CreasyBear
Jun 24th, 2009
09:00:59 PM
It's going to be tough...
by ShogunMaster
Jun 24th, 2009
09:05:25 PM
if films should be able to double-dip, as advocated
by jackknifed_juggernaut
Jun 24th, 2009
09:11:01 PM
What about Ten Nominees for 10 Directors?
by Orionsangels
Jun 24th, 2009
09:14:15 PM
The voters don't even watch the 5 they're supposed to
by TheApostle
Jun 24th, 2009
09:21:38 PM
Best picture will still be Jewy or gay
by Reno
Jun 24th, 2009
09:26:38 PM
Also introduced this year
by IForgotAbout19
Jun 24th, 2009
09:31:14 PM
I admit that last one was kind of easy.
by IForgotAbout19
Jun 24th, 2009
09:33:18 PM
let's not forget the gimpy, Reno
by jackknifed_juggernaut
Jun 24th, 2009
09:34:07 PM
Jewy, Gimpy & Gay
by IForgotAbout19
Jun 24th, 2009
09:36:36 PM
They should have a best Comedy category....
by theycallmemrtibbs
Jun 24th, 2009
09:39:05 PM
Yeah Reno, you're right!
by D.Vader
Jun 24th, 2009
09:40:33 PM
As Opposed To Your Favorite Movies, Reno?
by Rebeck2
Jun 24th, 2009
09:43:35 PM
Reno's Best Picture Nominee
by Rebeck2
Jun 24th, 2009
09:47:19 PM
We all know what this means. Transformers 2 nominated.
by ricarleite2
Jun 24th, 2009
09:51:13 PM
A sure fire best actor winner....
by The Dum Guy
Jun 24th, 2009
09:52:29 PM
unless the yet-to-be-released films of '09 come with
by jackknifed_juggernaut
Jun 24th, 2009
09:53:46 PM
Tell Ya What...
by Rebeck2
Jun 24th, 2009
10:02:47 PM
Does anyone care about the Oscars anymore?
by romanocc
Jun 24th, 2009
10:12:06 PM
Classic of this decade: The Fall.
by Dingbatty
Jun 24th, 2009
10:14:48 PM
Classic-er of this decade: Let the Right One In
by jackknifed_juggernaut
Jun 24th, 2009
10:16:47 PM
Just Because...
by Rebeck2
Jun 24th, 2009
10:19:24 PM
Billy Connolly should host
by BBSloth
Jun 24th, 2009
10:34:06 PM
I agree to disagree with Herc
by onezeroone
Jun 24th, 2009
10:36:17 PM
It won't mean anything to be nominated anymore
by My friends call me Killjoy
Jun 24th, 2009
11:12:38 PM
This outrage is silly
by CherryValance
Jun 24th, 2009
11:14:01 PM
Gayness!! This is Sparta!!!!!!!!!!!!
by T2000
Jun 24th, 2009
11:16:11 PM
THE ROAD. BEST PICTURE 2009.
by uberman
Jun 24th, 2009
11:20:48 PM
My friends call me Killjoy
by The Dum Guy
Jun 24th, 2009
11:23:42 PM
This has zip to do with ratings...
by Logan_1973
Jun 24th, 2009
11:45:31 PM
This is a good thing
by SnatchVagina
Jun 25th, 2009
12:06:00 AM
if all the movies are about abused women boxers watch out!
by lockesbrokenleg
Jun 25th, 2009
12:14:13 AM
FUCK THE OSCARS!!! THEY ARE AN OBVIOUS SCAM!!!
by Johnno
Jun 25th, 2009
12:21:39 AM
The statuette should be of an Oscar blowing itself.
by Det. John Kimble
Jun 25th, 2009
12:22:46 AM
CRASH WON BEST PICTURE?!?!? FUCKING CRASH???
by lockesbrokenleg
Jun 25th, 2009
12:23:47 AM
Avatar is the next Titanic!!!
by Johnno
Jun 25th, 2009
12:30:51 AM
FUCK UP!!!
by lockesbrokenleg
Jun 25th, 2009
12:37:34 AM
Horrible idea unless they include documentaries, animated and fo
by Rev. Slappy
Jun 25th, 2009
01:13:34 AM
Larry David should host.
by Delagoya
Jun 25th, 2009
01:26:30 AM
second the Larry David suggestion
by gamus
Jun 25th, 2009
01:36:59 AM
This isn't about TDK's or Wall-E's supposed snub
by Subtitles_Off
Jun 25th, 2009
01:46:04 AM
Nikki Finke - it's all about the money
by gamus
Jun 25th, 2009
01:50:59 AM
Best Fake CG in a blockbuster movie
by lockesbrokenleg
Jun 25th, 2009
02:11:01 AM
I third the Larry David idea
by Cletus Van Damme
Jun 25th, 2009
02:24:36 AM
RENO, What fucking Award Ceremony are you watching?
by Continentalop
Jun 25th, 2009
03:18:24 AM
Still can't figure out why Shakespere in love got
by lockesbrokenleg
Jun 25th, 2009
03:20:22 AM
Oh goody, five more chances for the Academy
by Grammaton Cleric Binks
Jun 25th, 2009
07:28:44 AM
Stupid
by Le Phantom
Jun 25th, 2009
07:35:06 AM
Whenever I think stunts I think Dar Robinson
by Grammaton Cleric Binks
Jun 25th, 2009
07:47:49 AM
"And the 9th runner up is..."
by Philaspenser
Jun 25th, 2009
07:56:33 AM

by Cobra--Kai
Jun 25th, 2009
08:17:15 AM

by Cobra--Kai
Jun 25th, 2009
08:19:32 AM
But now the Razzies will have 10 nominees
by Grammaton Cleric Binks
Jun 25th, 2009
08:27:51 AM
SnatchVagina
by Logan_1973
Jun 25th, 2009
08:29:25 AM
Logan_1973
by gamus
Jun 25th, 2009
08:52:11 AM
10?
by Dead_Geek
Jun 25th, 2009
09:06:05 AM
Harry wont like this if say
by emeraldboy
Jun 25th, 2009
09:08:29 AM
this system is already flawed...
by Six Demon Bag
Jun 25th, 2009
09:12:16 AM
I'm with the first poster
by The StarWolf
Jun 25th, 2009
09:12:29 AM
people complaining about oscar length
by Six Demon Bag
Jun 25th, 2009
09:20:59 AM
"Movies today suck, doesn't mean the Oscars don't matter...
by Big Jim
Jun 25th, 2009
09:36:22 AM
If Watchmen is nominated for Best Picture...
by HoboCode
Jun 25th, 2009
09:41:03 AM
Big Jim
by Rebeck2
Jun 25th, 2009
10:21:18 AM
CHILDREN OF FUCKING MEN
by Kief_Ledger
Jun 25th, 2009
10:40:08 AM
Do any of you actually watch the Oscars?
by conspiracy
Jun 25th, 2009
10:41:25 AM
Conspiracy
by Rebeck2
Jun 25th, 2009
10:44:06 AM
Rebeck2
by HoboCode
Jun 25th, 2009
10:50:09 AM
Rebeck2...Because I'm curious as to why you watch.
by conspiracy
Jun 25th, 2009
10:53:39 AM
My apologies, Rebeck2, I misinterpreted your post.
by Big Jim
Jun 25th, 2009
10:55:50 AM
Cobra_Kai
by Subtitles_Off
Jun 25th, 2009
11:12:12 AM
ah letterman..Oprah..Uma
by Potatino
Jun 25th, 2009
11:13:12 AM
Really make it interesting, all the losers get shot
by SoylentMean
Jun 25th, 2009
11:21:53 AM
And yes...I watch the Oscars every fucking year.
by DANNYGLOVERS_DICKBLOOD
Jun 25th, 2009
11:26:24 AM
why are people complaining about the length??
by Six Demon Bag
Jun 25th, 2009
11:39:19 AM
gamus
by ricarleite2
Jun 25th, 2009
11:44:21 AM
DGDB...Respect. But here is the way I'd make it watchable
by conspiracy
Jun 25th, 2009
11:51:29 AM
Six Demon Bag
by HoboCode
Jun 25th, 2009
12:05:19 PM
If they want ratings
by Rand92
Jun 25th, 2009
12:05:49 PM
Sorry
by HoboCode
Jun 25th, 2009
12:07:04 PM
I never understand this "Films are more obscure" thing....
by DANNYGLOVERS_DICKBLOOD
Jun 25th, 2009
12:15:00 PM
This is a nail in their coffin...
by SK229
Jun 25th, 2009
12:15:48 PM
Hobo
by Six Demon Bag
Jun 25th, 2009
12:17:11 PM
Yeah, obscure?
by SK229
Jun 25th, 2009
12:18:52 PM
There usually aren't even 10 good films each year!
by ccchhhrrriiisssm
Jun 25th, 2009
12:18:59 PM
OBSCURE = NOT IRON MAN
by DANNYGLOVERS_DICKBLOOD
Jun 25th, 2009
12:20:49 PM
Remember...
by ccchhhrrriiisssm
Jun 25th, 2009
12:25:10 PM
Re: ccchhhrrriiisssm
by SK229
Jun 25th, 2009
12:38:25 PM
SK229...
by ccchhhrrriiisssm
Jun 25th, 2009
12:57:38 PM
Right...
by SK229
Jun 25th, 2009
01:10:56 PM
To the "there aren't 10 good films a year!" crowd.
by HoboCode
Jun 25th, 2009
01:11:59 PM
HoboCode: Correction
by ccchhhrrriiisssm
Jun 25th, 2009
01:22:22 PM
This'll cut down on the "my fave film didn't even get nominated"
by SoylentMean
Jun 25th, 2009
01:25:37 PM
It's usually not that hard to find 10 good films in a year
by SoylentMean
Jun 25th, 2009
01:27:39 PM
10 good films this year?
by Lost Jarv
Jun 25th, 2009
01:42:44 PM
DGDB
by Subtitles_Off
Jun 25th, 2009
02:11:04 PM
"Public's anger about TDK getting snubbed."
by Subtitles_Off
Jun 25th, 2009
02:15:30 PM
best movies so far
by ArmySmithaz
Jun 25th, 2009
02:18:54 PM
best movies this year, so far
by Subtitles_Off
Jun 25th, 2009
02:28:20 PM
Subtitles_Off...
by ccchhhrrriiisssm
Jun 25th, 2009
02:29:40 PM
I've seen many Herzog films.
by HoboCode
Jun 25th, 2009
02:31:51 PM
In a year with a lackluster Summer, will Fall bring hope?
by SoylentMean
Jun 25th, 2009
02:34:57 PM
All right HoboCode!
by Subtitles_Off
Jun 25th, 2009
02:35:46 PM
I thought The Dark Knight was BP caliber.
by HoboCode
Jun 25th, 2009
02:37:37 PM
ccchhhrrriiisssm
by Subtitles_Off
Jun 25th, 2009
02:37:59 PM
Herzog's Nosferatu inferior to Murnau's
by SoylentMean
Jun 25th, 2009
02:38:39 PM
I think you have low BP qualifications.
by Subtitles_Off
Jun 25th, 2009
02:40:24 PM
SoylentMean, of course
by Subtitles_Off
Jun 25th, 2009
02:42:05 PM
Subtitles_Off, nope but it's in my Netflix Queue
by SoylentMean
Jun 25th, 2009
02:52:16 PM

by Cobra--Kai
Jun 25th, 2009
02:53:02 PM
Subtitles_Off...
by ccchhhrrriiisssm
Jun 25th, 2009
02:58:52 PM
I always enjoy subtitles more.
by Subtitles_Off
Jun 25th, 2009
02:59:31 PM
I used to tape the Oscars.
by TedKordLives
Jun 25th, 2009
03:02:34 PM
Here you go ironic_name
by Continentalop
Jun 25th, 2009
03:02:48 PM
"TRULY" matters?
by Subtitles_Off
Jun 25th, 2009
03:05:23 PM
Fuck, I screwed up on some of the < P >
by Continentalop
Jun 25th, 2009
03:07:35 PM
Ewwwwwww
by Subtitles_Off
Jun 25th, 2009
03:08:09 PM
When he's kissing a woman...
by Subtitles_Off
Jun 25th, 2009
03:09:10 PM
Ewwwwwwwwwww
by Subtitles_Off
Jun 25th, 2009
03:09:54 PM
Shit, not only do I screw up the post
by Continentalop
Jun 25th, 2009
03:10:13 PM
You wouldn't understand Subtitles_Off
by Continentalop
Jun 25th, 2009
03:11:32 PM

by Cobra--Kai
Jun 25th, 2009
03:12:15 PM
Am I a homophobe now?
by Subtitles_Off
Jun 25th, 2009
03:12:21 PM
I'm afraid
by Subtitles_Off
Jun 25th, 2009
03:13:58 PM
Rock and Roll with MTV fans....hehehehe
by DANNYGLOVERS_DICKBLOOD
Jun 25th, 2009
03:49:55 PM
Subtitles_Off -- you wouldn't understand.
by DANNYGLOVERS_DICKBLOOD
Jun 25th, 2009
03:51:16 PM
and thanks for posting that in here Conti....
by DANNYGLOVERS_DICKBLOOD
Jun 25th, 2009
03:51:47 PM
I'll believe it when Star Trek gets nominated!
by MrMysteryGuest
Jun 25th, 2009
04:00:43 PM
Conti-
by TedKordLives
Jun 25th, 2009
04:04:25 PM
TedKordLives -- FUUUUUUUUUCK!!!!!!
by DANNYGLOVERS_DICKBLOOD
Jun 25th, 2009
04:05:12 PM
I hope they ditch that five past winners kiss new winner
by lockesbrokenleg
Jun 25th, 2009
04:11:00 PM
If anything DGDB
by Continentalop
Jun 25th, 2009
04:15:05 PM
Yeah, lockes
by Subtitles_Off
Jun 25th, 2009
04:16:48 PM
Top, that ain't how I took it.
by Subtitles_Off
Jun 25th, 2009
04:18:05 PM
Actually, I think I did see Iron Monkey.
by Subtitles_Off
Jun 25th, 2009
04:20:03 PM
I remember I saw BROTHERHOOD OF THE WOLF
by Subtitles_Off
Jun 25th, 2009
04:20:59 PM
But, Top, as long as they're fantasies
by Subtitles_Off
Jun 25th, 2009
04:28:36 PM

by Cobra--Kai
Jun 25th, 2009
04:30:02 PM
Sorry Cobra. I broke the first and second rule of the Baleback
by Continentalop
Jun 25th, 2009
04:35:55 PM
Jackson does not exist in this dojo
by Cobra--Kai
Jun 25th, 2009
04:43:13 PM
That'd be like Michael Jackson.
by Subtitles_Off
Jun 25th, 2009
04:47:32 PM
Fingers crossed!!!!
by Subtitles_Off
Jun 25th, 2009
04:49:15 PM
Michael Jackson also upstages Carradine
by Subtitles_Off
Jun 25th, 2009
04:54:15 PM
This TB is now a preview for the Oscars...
by The Dum Guy
Jun 25th, 2009
04:56:29 PM
Paramedics at the scene say
by Subtitles_Off
Jun 25th, 2009
05:00:28 PM
Would they include Jackson in the obituary montage?
by Subtitles_Off
Jun 25th, 2009
05:17:59 PM
"...include films that the general public thinks are deserving"
by Big Jim
Jun 25th, 2009
06:03:41 PM
If they really want to boost the TV audience...
by Dr. Strangelove
Jun 25th, 2009
07:08:20 PM
So does that mean...
by Dazzler69
Jun 25th, 2009
07:53:57 PM
I'll say again, the general public
by Subtitles_Off
Jun 25th, 2009
08:45:23 PM
Hey
by Weapon M
Jun 25th, 2009
10:22:52 PM
10 movies...
by Squadoosh
Jun 26th, 2009
12:08:22 AM
I rarely see 10 movies a year anymore
by lockesbrokenleg
Jun 26th, 2009
03:18:23 AM
In the "We did not think this through department"
by growltiger
Jun 26th, 2009
02:33:26 PM
Full disclosure
by growltiger
Jun 26th, 2009
02:36:39 PM
What were the five nominees this year, again?
by Subtitles_Off
Jun 27th, 2009
01:11:41 PM
Animated Pixar Award
by candafilm
Jun 29th, 2009
02:58:39 PM

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