The young independent studio hits its stride with Oscar wins and commercial success.
By Eric Ditzian

Jeremy Renner in “The Hurt Locker”

Photo: Summit Entertainment

Six wins at the Oscars for Kathryn Bigelow’s Iraq war drama, “The Hurt Locker,” capped off an extraordinary year at the cinema for Summit Entertainment. From the blockbuster successes of “New Moon” and “Knowing” to the critical triumph of “Hurt Locker,” the independent studio has firmly established itself as a major Hollywood presence with a bright future ahead of it.

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Kendrick is the latest ‘Twilight’ castmember to express concerns about filming the last installment in the saga in three dimensions.
By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Josh Horowitz

Anna Kendrick

Photo: MTV News

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‘It’s the same cinematographer as last time, so at least we know it will look beautiful,’ she tells MTV News at the Oscars.
By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Josh Horowitz

Anna Kendrick

Photo: Kevin Mazur/ Wireimage

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Joaquin Phoenix made a cameo at a private house party in Brentwood Friday night. The oddball stud, now more famous for his weird rant on David Letterman than working, was at power agent Ari Emanuel’s pre-Oscar party.
So how was the once cutie behaving?

“He was completely low-key,” is how our inside source at the exclusive to-do puts it. “Joaquin was dressed in a black jacket and happily—for him—made his obligatory social rounds at the party.”
We’re told the clean-shaven actor looked cute but slightly bloated as he hung at the house. Whatevs, tho we’re just happy he’s alive!
“[Joaquin] wasn’t drinking and looked like he was enjoying himself as he hung out with good friend Casey Affleck.”
Uh-huh, suspicious since the funny pair was rumored to be documenting Phoenix’s too-weird behavior last year. But then again, if it was all for show J.P. wouldn’t be a Blind Vice all-star, would he?
Another stud outside the party not exactly acting strangely either was…
Justin Timberlake, scruffy and sexy, but sans GF Jessica Biel.
J.T., who is doing a helluva lot more acting than singing recently, was overheard telling guests how excited he is to work with ex-girlfriend Cameron Diaz in their upcoming flick Bad Teacher.
“Timberlake was smiling the entire time he was talking about working with his ex and said Cameron was looking forward to it too,” our eavesdropping spy says.
Still, don’t take Jess’ absence as a sign Justin is ready to ditch his now successful babe.
“Jessica was working,” a source tells us of her notorious absence throughout the weekend.
What’s more puzzling is why Timberlake totally avoided his gal’s new bestie…
Jennifer Garner, looking toned in black and rather Alias-like, accompanied hubby Ben Affleck at the event, and she didn’t say hi to J.T. at all.
Instead Garner was all smiles again as she hung by Ben’s side. All good in paradise? Uh, hardly babes.
Affleck was happiest when he was next to…
Matt Damon, who “looked adorable.” It’s always refreshing to see a Hollywood friendship that lasts!
“Matt and Ben were laughing and smiling the whole night,” a source at the party tells us. “Damon, who rarely let go of wife Lucinda’s hand, held court next to Ben most of the party.”
Other notable guests at the party included Victoria Beckham, Janet Jackson, Taylor Lautner, Russell Brand, Tyra Banks, Emma Stone, Josh Brolin, Diane Lane, a solo Ryan Phillippe, Quentin Tarantino and Mark Wahlberg.

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Most of the actresses favored nude tones and blue and purple this year.
By Jocelyn Vena

Miley Cyrus at the 2010 Academy Awards

Photo: John Shearer/ Getty Images

The Academy Awards red carpet was ruled by nude tones, with everyone from Miley Cyrus to “Up in the Air” star Anna Kendrick dressing in the muted color. However, other starlets opted for blues and purples with some even choosing tie-dye-like patterns.

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‘I just don’t believe I have it in me,’ Weitz said of helming last ‘Twilight’ movie.
By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Larry Carroll

Director Chris Weitz

Photo: Jordan Strauss/ Getty Images

Back before the release of “New Moon,” director Chris Weitz appeared to be toying with the idea of directing the fourth film in the “Twilight” franchise, “Breaking Dawn.” Summit Entertainment has yet to announce whether the fourth book in Stephenie Meyer’s vampire saga will be made into a movie (or two). But in the weeks before the DVD release of “New Moon” (March 20), Weitz was willing to share his opinions about the possibly 3-D, maybe two-part conclusion to the series.

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Gabourey Sidibe, Maggie Gyllenhall and more will be on the arms of their mothers on the red carpet.
By Jocelyn Vena

Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner

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We’ve already given them some sound fashion advice, but now we want to know who the Oscar attendees will be bringing with them to the show on Sunday. With a number of the presenters and nominees opting to bring mom to the Academy Awards, it could be quite the family affair.

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Gerard Butler made a cameo at the Artists for Peace & Justice Fundraiser at the Beverly Hills Hotel last night.
Jennifer Aniston’s Cabo companion was looking fine in a black suit at Bar Nineteen 12, and not exactly hurting for female company.

“He had women lining up to talk to him,” dishes our eyes inside the posh hotel. “He turned on the charm and was really nice with anyone who approached him—but it seemed almost forced.”
Our source claims Gerry, the notorious ladies’ man, would flirt with any gal that came to him but wasn’t exactly on the prowl.
“You could tell he just wanted to hang out with his friends there. He wasn’t drinking, and was really mellow when he could be.”
Interesting. Is that because he could actually be ready to take it to the next level with Jen? Uh…no, we seriously doubt it. Perhaps we have another Megan Fox on our hands. You know, plays into his media image (huge player) when he knows he’s being watched.
We gotta say, we like tame Butler! Just don’t get too boring on us, OK?
Another studmuffin totally swooped up at the soiree was…
Jon Hamm, who was hand in hand with his 11-year (and counting) girlfriend, Jennifer Westfeldt. Lucky bitch!
The Mad Men star looked dapper as always, dressed to kill in a black suit and black tie, but still had that scruff all over his face. Not sure how we feel about that, but who cares. It’s Jon Hamm!
Jon was all smiles as his lady in red was at his side the entire night, mingling with the likes of Gerard and Olivia Wilde, who was also there.
A dude entirely out of the Hollywood scene recently was…
Cam Gigandet, who was spotted at the Barnes & Noble at L.A.’s The Grove shopping center.
The Twilight hunk and new father looked sexalicious in a heavy-looking black leather jacket and jeans.
“He was browsing the music section,” spills our literate eyes. “He was looking at the opera books for a while before making his way up to the third floor.”
Perusing the baby section maybe? The yummy dad was headed that way as he flew under the radar at the usually celeb-packed store.
Cam is currently in the middle of filming Burlesque with Christina Aguilera, so maybe he was just getting his research on.

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RPattz pokes fun at his own brooding image before promoting ‘Remember Me’ on ‘Late Night.’
By Gil Kaufman

Robert Pattinson appears on “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” on Monday

Photo: NBC

Jimmy Fallon is often found in a tree looking pale, pretending to be Robert Pattinson going on about the things that bother him in the world’s worst British accent. But on Monday night, Fallon had some company up in that lonely tree when the real RPattz climbed into “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon.”

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