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Oscar Surprises and Snubs: Gary Oldman Gets His Due, But Leo Sits This One Out

• Jan 24, 2012 01:48 PM ET
• by Joyce Eng

Gary Oldman, Leonardo DiCaprio

Just after the Oscar nominations were read on Tuesday morning, Albert Brooks tweeted:  "And to the Academy: "You don't like me. You really don't like me." The Drive star seemed to be a near-lock for a Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination, but his name wound up on the wrong side of the shortlist. "I got ROBBED. I don't mean the Oscars, I mean literally. My pants and shoes have been stolen," he continued to quip on Twitter. But Brooks' omission wasn't the only big shocker. Here are our top surprises and snubs:
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Box Office: Lion King Holds Onto No. 1, Moneyball Hits It Out of the Park

• Sep 25, 2011 07:12 PM ET
• by Kate Stanhope

Moneyball

Brad Pitt, Taylor Lautner and Robert De Niro were no match for nostalgia at the box office, as Disney's re-release of The Lion King held onto the No. 1 spot, Box Office Mojo reports.

The 1994 film grossed an estimated... read more

The Lion King Roars Back to Life Atop the Box Office

• Sep 18, 2011 03:55 PM ET
• by Kate Stanhope

Lion King 3D

The Lion King received a royal welcome in its second theatrical release, Box Office Mojo reports.

The 3-D version of the 1994 hit animated film grossed an estimated $29.3 million in its first weekend of re-release to land at No. 1. The family-friendly flick — which now has raked in... read more