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Oscar 2008: Governors Ball Preview



The following is the official statement by Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences president Sid Ganis regarding the end of the WGA strike:

"I am relieved that the men and women of the entertainment industry are going back to work and I am ecstatic that the 80th Academy Awards presentation can now proceed full steam ahead with talented writers working on the show, a fantastic array of presenters and performers and, most importantly, the ability for all of our honored nominees to attend without hesitation or discomfort."

Details about the 2008 Oscar ceremony will be discussed at a press conference on Thursday morning.

Oscar Ceremony 2008

Below are photos related to the Governors Ball 2008.

Governors Ball 2008
Above is a preview of the food and décor for the Governors Ball. This year's Governors Ball will feature a color palette inspired by the red carpet and the golden Oscar statuette. Photo: Richard Harbaugh / © A.M.P.A.S.

Jason Bentley
Radio music host Jason Bentley will create the musical atmosphere at the Governors Ball. Photo: courtesy of KCRW.

Pink Martini
Pink Martini, the 12-member pop orchestra from Portland, Oregon, will be featured at the Governors Ball 2008. Photo by Sherri Diteman.

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