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I missed a couple of press releases recently, so here are the last three of significant importance. The announcement of the cast of Chicago to present, the release of the commemorative poster and the announcement of the People Magazine Oscar Fan Experience. While there are smaller versions of the posters on the right side of this post (after the break), a gallery is posted at the end of the post where you can look at full-size images.

Reunion Of “Chicago” Stars โ€“ Richard Gere, Queen Latifah, Renรฉe Zellweger, And Catherine Zeta-Jones โ€“ To Present On 10th Anniversary Of The Film’s Oscarยฎ Win

85thOscarsBEVERLY HILLS, CA โ€“ Academy Awardยฎ winners Renรฉe Zellweger and Catherine Zeta-Jones will join their “Chicago” cast mates Richard Gere and Queen Latifah to present together on-stage at the Oscarsยฎ, show producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron announced today.

“We are very excited to reunite the stars of ‘Chicago’ to present on the Oscars, on the 10th anniversary of the movie’s win for Best Picture,” said Craig Zadan and Neil Meron.

Zellweger, Zeta-Jones and Queen Latifah received nominations for their performances in the film. Jones and Queen Latifah were nominated for their supporting roles, Jones took home the Oscar that year. Zellweger, who was nominated for her lead performance in the film, has been nominated three times, and won in 2003 for her supporting role in “Cold Mountain.”

Gere, Queen Latifah, Zellweger and Zeta-Jones join a stellar list of previously announced Oscar presenters including Mark Wahlberg, Ted, and “The Avengers” cast members Robert Downey Jr., Samuel L. Jackson, Chris Evans, Jeremy Renner and Mark Ruffalo; returning 2011 Oscar winners Jean Dujardin, Christopher Plummer, Octavia Spencer and Meryl Streep; special guests Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Daniel Radcliffe, Channing Tatum and Charlize Theron; and performers Adele, Dame Shirley Bassey, Norah Jones and Barbra Streisand.

Oscars for outstanding film achievements of 2012 will be presented on Oscar Sunday, February 24, at the Dolby Theatreโ„ข at Hollywood & Highland Centerยฎ, and will be hosted by Seth MacFarlane live on the ABC Television Network. The Oscar presentation also will be televised live in more than 225 countries worldwide.

Special Edition Commemorative Poster Celebrates Oscarยฎ History with Olly Moss Design85thOscars2

Original Poster on Display at Gallery1988 in Hollywood

BEVERLY HILLS, CA โ€“ In celebration of The Oscarsยฎ on February 24, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences unveiled today the newest addition to its show poster collection.

The commemorative poster was designed by English artist, graphic designer and illustrator Olly Moss in collaboration with Gallery1988. The special edition piece features 85 Oscar statuettes, each one distinctly inspired by the Best Picture winners from 1927 to 2012. The poster images can currently be viewed in a digital gallery at http://oscar.com/best-pictures-tribute.

Moss, a graduate of the University of Birmingham, is best known for such works as the โ€œThorโ€ cast poster for Marvel Entertainment, the cover artwork for the โ€œResistance 3โ€ video game, and his recent book Silhouettes from Popular Culture. One of the most sought-after screen print artists working today, Moss has created illustrations for The New York Times and The Guardian, and is commissioned by Empire magazine to design a new movie poster illustration every month.

The commemorative poster, along with a special edition T-shirt by DabsMyla, is now available for purchase at oscars.org/posters or by calling 1-877-335-8936.

The original poster will be on display beginning February 14 as part of โ€œFor Your Consideration,โ€ the Academyโ€™s collaborative exhibition with Gallery1988 Melrose, at 7020 Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles. For information about the exhibition, visit nineteeneightyeight.com or follow Gallery1988 on Twitter (@galleries1988) and Facebook (gallery1988). Fans outside the Los Angeles area can find out about special giveaway opportunities by following the Academy on Twitter (@TheAcademy) and Facebook (TheAcademy).

Oscars for outstanding film achievements of 2012 will be presented on Oscar Sunday, February 24, at the Dolby Theatreโ„ข at Hollywood & Highland Centerยฎ, and will be hosted by Seth MacFarlane. The Oscar presentation will be televised live on the ABC Television Network and in more than 225 countries worldwide. For more information go to Oscar.com or download the official Oscars app.

People Magazine Partners With The Academy To Host This Year’s Oscarยฎ Fan Experience

NEW YORK, NY โ€“ PEOPLE, the No. 1 celebrity and entertainment brand, has partnered with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to present the 2013 Oscar Fan Experience on Oscar Sunday, February 24. The Oscar Fan Experience celebrates movie buffs around the world by giving selected guests access to Oscar’s big day like they have never experienced before. After receiving more than 20,000 submissions, 700 fans were selected to watch and cheer nominees, presenters and film’s biggest stars as they arrive on the most anticipated red carpet of the year. As the show starts, Oscar Fan Experience guests will be whisked away for an exclusive viewing party at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles, where they will be treated to special Oscar surprises and treats from PEOPLE.

“We are thrilled to be a part of this year’s Oscar Fan Experience,” said Karen Kovacs, publisher, PEOPLE. “We know that like our PEOPLE readers, Oscar fans love to see their favorite stars on the biggest night in Hollywood. We are extremely excited to play a part in giving 700 people a chance to experience film’s magical night in person.”

Oscarsยฎ for outstanding film achievements of 2012 will be presented on Sunday, February 24, at the Dolby Theatreโ„ข at Hollywood & Highland Centerยฎ and will be hosted by Seth MacFarlane. The Oscar presentation will be televised live on the ABC Television Network and in more than 225 countries worldwide. For more information go to Oscar.com or download the official Oscars app.

Fans can visit PEOPLE.com and Oscar.com for unprecedented access into this year’s Academy Awardsยฎ.

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