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BLONDIE PEANUTS IN BRIEF
Minister The-
ory, from far
left, Tony Cu-
It’s never too early
chetti, Gina Cu-
chetti, Jaime
to predict the Oscars Hollis, Tobi
Drentwett and
his week, the Academy
of Arts and Sciences Chris Cuchetti.
announced the first Courtesy photo
Oscars to be given out this
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GARFIELD GASOLINE ALLEY award season. competition. The competition is
Honorary Oscars were NSB band in a battle
being sponsored by the Daytona
given to actress Lauren Minister Theory, a New Beach Symphony Society.
Bacall, B-movie director Smyrna Beach jazz-funk band, The finals, which are open to
Roger Corman and is one of the 12 finalists in the the public, will be at 7 p.m. Sat-
cinematographer Gordon 2009 Land Shark Lager Battle of urday at Mainland High School
Willis. And while the real the Bands. The national compe- Performing Arts Center, 1255 W.
Oscars won’t be given out tition concludes Monday. International Speedway Blvd.,
until March 7, in the spirit ‘‘Yeah, we are stoked about Daytona Beach.
of giving (Like that it,’’ guitarist-singer Tony Cu- Tickets are $20 adults, $10 stu-
Thanksgiving reference?) I chetti wrote in an e-mail to The dents and are available at the
thought I might let you in on News-Journal. The band also in- door or by calling the symphony
some of my early Oscar cludes his sister, singer Gina society office at 386-253-2901. For
favorites. Cuchetti; his brother, drummer more information, call Rick
HI AND LOIS BEETLE BAILEY PPP Associated Press Chris Cuchetti; sax player Martorano at 386-679-5181 or go
Jaime Hollis and bassist-key- online at SuperStarsofVolusi-
Best Supporting Actress Meryl Streep, above, is a shoo-in for Best Actress for her boardist Tobi Drentwett. a.org.
Rachel Weisz, ‘‘The Lovely Bones’’: turn as Julia Child in ‘‘Julie & Julia.’’ The competition recently fea- Proceeds from the competi-
There are a few films that I tured the 12 bands performing tion will benefit Volusia County
think you will see a lot of come at three showcase venues — in public and private schools and
you say ‘‘never heard of it.’’
Oscar time. This story about a Tom Iacuzio Austin, Chicago and Nashville. performing arts programs.
Every year there is one. This
young girl who is murdered ‘‘Our showcase was in Nash- Finalists, which include both
year it’s ‘‘An Education.’’
then watches over her family ‘‘Precious’’: The story of an over- ville — it went great,’’ Tony Cu- solo performers and ensembles,
and her killer, is certainly one weight, illiterate, pregnant chetti said. ‘‘We really rocked are: vocalists Leontyne Carter,
of them. teen who is invited to an alter- the house. We played at the Candice Cuchetti, Xavier Dur-
Mo’Nique, ‘‘Precious’’: No film has native school with a chance to famed 12th and Porter club and den, Jonathan Foley, Daisy Lay-
gotten more buzz than ‘‘Pre- change her life. Should be nailed it. The band was spot on. man, Amanda Melito, Michael
cious’’ and people are raving great despite Mariah Carey’s So now we’re in the final round Reyes, Nicole Danielle, Amy
about Mo’Nique’s perform- participation. and it all comes down to fan Smith, Juwan Williams and
CATHY WIZARD OF ID ance as an abusive mother. votes.’’ Tianna Stevens; instrumental-
Penelope Cruz, ‘‘Nine’’: Cruz is be- FANBOY PPP ists Tanya Conley (violin) and
Music fans can check out all
coming one of those actresses Don’t forget about Fanboy’s the Deltona Brass Quintet; pan-
Christmas Memories DVD 12 finalists and vote online at
we see in the Oscar race every landsharkrocks.com. The site tomime artist Jeremy Hicks;
year. No reason to count her was dull, the plot overbearing Giveaway. and dance artists Papillion
but the actress spot on. This Christmas, Classic Me- features a video clip from Min-
out this year. Dance Ensemble, Brittany Vas-
dia is putting all your favor- ister Theory’s Nashville per-
PPP
ile, Jessica Giles, Katie Johnson
PPP ites together in one big box formance, as well as a link to a and Kraze Dance Team.
Best Actor set. studio recording of their song The first place winner will
Best Supporting Actor ‘‘Beautiful Life.’’ The site ac-
Zach Galifianakis, ‘‘The Hangover’’: George Clooney, ‘‘Up In The Air’’: ‘‘The Original Christmas choose between $2,000 cash or 25
Welcome back, Clooney. After Classics Limited Keepsake cepts only one vote per e-mail hours of recording studio time.
The academy hardly ever address.
nominates comedies but Gal- 2007’s ‘‘Michael Clayton,’’ Edition,’’ contains some of the The second place winner will
Clooney is back as a business most beloved holiday TV spe- According to the Web site, the choose between $1,500 cash or 15
ifianakis’ performance was winner will receive a ‘‘promo-
certainly one of the year’s consultant who travels the cials of all time, including hours in a recording studio. The
world to fire people. ‘‘Frosty,’’ ‘‘Rudolph the Red- tional prize pack valued at over third place winner will choose
DILBERT MIDDLETONS best. $100,000.’’ The package includes
Christoph Waltz, ‘‘Inglourious Bas- Jeremy Renner, ‘‘The Hurt Locker’’: Nosed Reindeer,’’ ‘‘Santa between $500 cash or 10 hours in
Claus is Comin’ to Town’’ and a full page spread in Rolling a recording studio. If a winner is
terds’’: Considered a lock for Renner was the brightest star
‘‘The Little Drummer Boy.’’ Stone and a digital distribution in dance or dramatic arts, the
the category, Waltz killed it in this word-of-mouth sensa- deal, Cuchetti said.
as the film’s ‘‘Nat-zee’’ vil- tion about urban combat in Since these shows are some prize will be a professional
lain. Iraq. of my favorite holiday mem- photo or video session.
Richard Kind, ‘‘A Serious Man’’: Daniel Day-Lewis, ‘‘Nine’’: Page 37 ories, I want to hear some of Judges are five Central Flor-
yours. I’m giving you guys un-
SuperStars holds finals ida residents with professional
Longtime character actor in the Oscar rule book states:
Kind really stepped out in the ‘‘In any given year, if Day-Le- til midnight Dec. 6 to e-mail Nineteen Volusia County stu- performing experience in the
Coen Brothers’ latest film. wis acts, he must be nominat- me your favorite twisted holi- dents will compete in the final arts and entertainment fields.
ed.’’ (It doesn’t.) day memories. My three fa- round of SuperStars of Volusia, — Rick de Yampert,
PPP vorites will get a ‘‘Christmas an area performing arts talent Entertainment Writer
PPP Classics’’ box set.
Best Actress
Meryl Streep, ‘‘Julie & Julia’’: The Best Picture To enter, e-mail me at tom.
annual celebration of Streep ‘‘The Lovely Bones’’: Not only do I iacuzio@news-jrnl.com or
FRANK & ERNEST HAGAR THE HORRIBLE continues as the actress expect ‘‘Bones’’ to be a hit write to Fanboy’s Christmas
charmed audiences as Julia come Oscar time, it’s Fan- Memories, The Daytona
Child. boy’s most anticipated film of Beach News-Journal, 901 6th No Vox Pop
Saoirse Ronan, ‘‘The Lovely Bones’’: the year. St., Daytona Beach, FL 32117. Entertainment Writer Rick de
As Susie Salmon, the ‘‘Up’’: Damn you, Pixar. First Yampert is taking a break. His
15-year-old Ronan, who al- you rip my heart out with tom.iacuzio@news-jrnl.com Vox Pop column will return soon.
ready has an Oscar nomi- ‘‘WALL-E,’’ now you take it a Accent writer Tom Iacuzio
nation for her role in step further with this tale of a scours the pop culture uni-
‘‘Atonement,’’ looks to further widower who looks to fulfill verse for the latest in enter-
her young career. the dream his wife left behind. tainment news. Fanboy can CONTACT US
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