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Show rere gers ee ea* 2? B6 DAILY __Faiday, March 3, 2006 HERALD | Academy DV! DVD offers acceptance speechtips! eaeraed eer to would-be winner aon LOS ANGELES — Tom Hanksought to know. Winning an Academy Award can be a dangerous thing — es- pecially whenthe whole world is watching your acceptance 5 That's why the two-time Oscar winneris passing along some friendly advice. To makeOscar night memorable — and keep the speeches snappy — Hanks and the higher-ups at the Academy of MotionPicture Arts andSciences havequietly put together lively, eight-and-a-half minute instructional video for would-be winners. REED SAXON/Associated Press Eachof this year’s 150 or so nomineesgot a copy of “An Insider’s Guide: What Nominees Need to Know”with their Best actor winner Tom Hanks is passing along somefriendly letter of congratulations and aninvitation to Sunday's big event. have quietlyput togethera lively, eight-and-a-half minute instructionalvideo for would-bewinners. Hosted bythe affable Hanks, the video, obtained Tuesday by The Associated Press,is packed with a half-century of memorable Oscar moments, with examples of acceptances good, bad and ugly. There's Jack Palance doing one-armed push-ups, an ecstatic March 8th & 9th (Wednesday & Thursday) at the McKay Events Center Orem, UT 11 4a.m. to 5 p.m. Julia Roberts, a teary Gwyneth Paltrow and a speechless Robin Williams. Director Roberto Benignistands on a chair, Adrien Brody plants a big kiss on Halle Berry, and various famous folks fumble with crumpled speech notes. Onthe video, Hanks,clad in jeans and a blackblazer, sits inside an empty Kodak The- atre, the Oscars venue, where he warmly offers “somehelpful hints to guide you through the momentwithwit, flair, creativity — orat least with brevity.” Thefirst bit of guidance? Winners mustgetto the stage advice. To minimize embarrassment — andkeep the acceptance speeches snappy — Hanksandthe higher-ups at the Academy andfinish their speechall within 60 seconds. art in 2000 or Louise Fletcher’s sign-languagethanksto her “Instead of hugging everyone within a 10-rowradius, you deaf parents in 1975. “You've devoted your pas- might haveto settle for a few fast high-fives as you sprint down the aisle," Hanks says. Next, he suggests that winning teams take the “one for Great keynotes including Hyrum Smith's world famous “Reality Model” seminar. See your life in a great new your speechentertaining.” It’s an Oscartradition for all” approachand designate a spokesmantodeliver the speech. Tip three might be the academy's main message: “LOSE THE LIST.” Don't thank every- onefrom the key grip to the guys on the proptruck. Instead, show “gratitude with style,” like Robert De Niro did when he thanked “my mother and father for having me, and my grandmotherand grandfather for having them.” Thefinal piece of advice: “Maximize your moment.” Say something memorable — like Steven Soderbergh’s ode to E Noni the Academy Awards show producerto offer acceptancespeech advice — and admonish- ment — at the annual Oscar riominee’s luncheon,says Ric Robertson, the academy’s ex- ecutive administrator. Veteran Gil Cates certainly|didn’t mince words at this year’s affair onFeb.13. Butnot all the nomineesattend the luncheon, Robertson says, so the academy began distributing the videos last year. “Wethought it was a good wayto get their attention,” he says. this areais just unbelievable.” Whitney said Utah County is somewhat devoid of community meeting places or convention and Whitneysaid he hopesto bring in a ferwellknownbands. The amphitheater is part of the visitor center grounds, which wererecently stockedwith pout 85,000 bulbs in preparation for spring. The compa: ny invites weddingparties to take pictures cee on. grounds or use the pavilion for small gatherings. In addition to the weekendconcerts,the visitor centeroffers a free moviein its auditorium Mondaynights. Monday’s movieis “Sky High,” series may bloom this summerinto a series of moreinformation about the concerts or movies, Continuedfrom B1 Nearly 200 Peel exhibitors 3 great catering restaurants sion and your dreams to the entertainment industry,” Hanks says,“so use little of that Oscar-winningcreativityto make is completely full, and some nights there are 20 people there, but they’re free concerts,” Stevens said. “Thepriceis right and the talent we haVein centers, so the company’s visionis for the visitor centerto be a gathering place. The small concert outdoor concerts at the center’s amphitheater, and thenext two Mondays (March 13 and 20) are “Zathura” and “Marchofthe Penguins.” For go to www.visittni.com. way. You'll be glad you came. 3 Dozens of great door prizes including laptops, , vacation packages, dining certificates, business services and much more, including a drawin UTAH. VALLEY for a classic Mercedes-Benz! Bryce Rytting, conductor Enjoy a great lunch from: PTGatac ty wl PROSPER XANGO _ CT Ad WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, MARCH 8 AND 9 7:30 P.M., PROVO TABERNACLE Kon Ae] ZIONS NK ADMISSION AT THE DOOR$5 PER PERSON,$15 PER FAMILY excelgraphics BusinessQ a ne be Teele eweUtena Go to www. UVEXPO.com or call 801.80 www.utahvalleysymphony.org | 489-9300 Presented bythe MoilusHerala MAGAZINE GENUIT Young Artists Concert 0 for details. |
