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The Academy Presenting First-Ever “Oscar Concert” Celebrating Nominated Scores and Songs February 27

For the first time as part of its annual Oscar Week events, the Academy will present a live “Oscar Concert” celebrating this year’s nominated scores and songs on Thursday, February 27, at 8 p.m. at UCLA’s Royce Hall.

The program features an 80-piece orchestra performing suites from each of the nominated original scores, conducted by their composers.

They include:

William Butler and Owen Pallett, “Her”

Alexandre Desplat, “Philomena”

Thomas Newman, “Saving Mr. Banks”

Steven Price, “Gravity”

John Williams, “The Book Thief”

Prior to each piece, the respective composers will participate in a brief onstage conversation with film critic and radio host Elvis Mitchell about creating their scores.

The concert also will feature this year’s nominated original songs, including “Let It Go” from “Frozen,” performed by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, and “Happy” from “Despicable Me 2,” performed by Jill Scott. Other special performers and guests will be announced on www.oscars.org.

Tickets are $100 and $75 and can be purchased online at www.ticketmaster.com.

The Oscars, hosted by Ellen DeGeneres, will air on Sunday, March 2, live on ABC from the Dolby Theatre at the Hollywood & Highland Center.

Win A Pass To The Advance Screening Of THE BOOK THIEF In St. Louis

Based on the beloved bestselling novel, THE BOOK THIEF tells the inspiring story of a spirited and courageous young girl named Liesel, who transforms the lives of everyone around her when she is sent to live with a foster family in World War II Germany.

For Liesel, the power of words and of imagination becomes a means of escape – and even joy – from the tumultuous events enveloping her and everyone she knows and loves. She is THE BOOK THIEF’s heart and soul.

Indeed, it is heart and soul – as well as triumph and perseverance – that drive the film, which is rich in themes and characters that will resonate for every generation. A moving and poignant portrait of the resiliency of the human spirit, this life-affirming tale contrasts innocence (as embodied by Liesel) with the pervasive tyranny that marked the times and her homeland.

The story and its characters sprang from the imagination of author Markus Zusak whose novel The Book Thief was published in his native Australia in 2005 and throughout the rest of the world in 2006. The book has sold eight million copies worldwide, held a place on The New York Times best-seller list for almost seven years and has been translated into over 30 languages. Additionally, it has won over a dozen literary awards, held the number-one position at Amazon.com, and appeared on numerous best-of-the-year lists.

Directed By Brian Percival, the film stars Geoffrey Rush, Emily Watson, Sophie Nelisse, Ben Schnetzer, and Nico Liersch.

20th Century Fox will release THE BOOK THIEF in St. Louis on November 22nd.

WAMG invites you to enter for your chance to receive a pass (Good for 2) to the advance screening of THE BOOK THIEF – this Wednesday – November 13 at 7PM in St. Louis.

Answer the following:

Who is the story’s omniscient narrator?

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1. YOU MUST BE IN THE ST. LOUIS AREA THE DAY OF THE SCREENING.

2. ENTER YOUR NAME AND ANSWER IN OUR COMMENTS SECTION BELOW.

3. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY.

This film has been rated PG-13.

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Sophie Nelisse Intros New BOOK THIEF Trailer

Watch the new trailer for 20th Century Fox’s THE BOOK THIEF.

Indeed, it is heart and soul – as well as triumph and perseverance—that drive the film, which is rich in themes and characters that will resonate for every generation. A moving and poignant portrait of the resiliency of the human spirit, this life-affirming tale contrasts innocence (as embodied by Liesel) with the pervasive tyranny that marked the times and her homeland.

Directed By Brian Percival, the film stars Geoffrey Rush, Emily Watson, Sophie Nelisse, Ben Schnetzer, and Nico Liersch.

Check out the new international trailer.

THE BOOK THIEF comes to theaters November 2013.

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Watch The New Trailer For THE BOOK THIEF – Stars Geoffrey Rush And Emily Watson

Liesel (Sophie Nélisse) meets her new foster parents, Hans (Geoffrey Rush) and Rosa (Emily Watson) in this first trailer for THE BOOK THIEF. 20th Century Fox will release the film in theaters November 15.

Based on the beloved bestselling book, THE BOOK THIEF tells the inspirational story of a spirited and courageous young girl who transforms the lives of everyone around her when she is sent to live with a new family in World War II Germany.

For those not familiar with the book, “Death” is the narrator and begins the story with an introduction about colors, himself and “The Book Thief.”

The film is directed by Brian Percival (DOWNTON ABBEY), screenplay By Michael Petroni, based upon the novel by Markus Zusak. THE BOOK THIEF was filmed almost completely on the backlot and the sound stages at Studio Babelsberg in Germany.

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