RED CARPET
Chris Rock says I am itchy.Natalie Portman: I was nervous when I was nominated. I am glad to present tonight. Much better. I can see whos wearing what and Billy Crystal crack jokes.
Two time Oscar winner Tom Hanks says no one remembers what happens when you win the Oscar. He shows the OSCAR media room and portraits of past winners.
Actress Milla Jovovich is in Elie Saab couture.
George Clooney arrived with girlfriend Stacy Keibler jokes he'd like to win the Best Song Oscar. "You get to dress up and sit with people you haven't for a long time. Its fun." Adds, "I pay fans" commenting on the screaming fans. Stacy in Marchesa gown.
Brad Pitt says its much easier for men on red carpet to get ready. George Clooney and I are competitive by nature, glad we both are nominated. Angelina Jolie looking stunning in black.
Sandra Bullock is wearing a Marchesa gown. Says was glad to work with Tom Hanks
Rooney Mara is wearing Givenchi.
Jason Segel says its my first time at the Oscars.
Bradley Cooper is the first time presenter at Oscars.
Gwyneth Paltrow in white Tom Ford says she would like to sit with good friend Cameron Diaz. Tina Fey in Carolina Herrera. I am thrilled to be wearing it. I feared pepelum but I love the shape. I am expecting Billy crystal to do some sing and dance, lavish opening.
Colin Firth: I am glad the pressure's not on me this year as I am presenting award tonight.
Jean Dujardin says I am not a star, I am human. Its more freedom for me. I am not the puppet, I am an artist. After the movie I shed off my moustache. I love shooting in LA, I love the energy.
Michelle Williams wearing Louis Vuitton coral dress. I've never presented an Oscar says zach galifianakis. This is my first.
Penelope Cruz is wearing Armani Prive. She says, "I don't analyze much on dressing. I know I like. I don't take time in dressing up. We actors are fortunate to be able to wear these stunning dresses."
Jennifer Lopez says Oscar is Hollywood's biggest night .
Cameron Diaz says picking up a gown for the Oscars is a process, I try to see what's out there gown wise. I am wearing Gucci, the trail's a bit heavy but it's beautifully designed.
84th Academy Red Carpet has begun.
Oscar pays tribute to the moms of the actors who have been nominated
OSCAR BUZZ
Anil Ambani and Tina Ambani will walk the red carpet along with Steven Spielberg at the 84th Oscar ceremony to be held on Monday morning. Reliance DreamWorks has garnered 11 Oscar nominations. The two films nominated in the best picture category are include Steven Spielberg directed War Horse and Tate Taylor's The Help.Spielberg film has been nominated for best Sound Editing, Sound Mixing, Original Score (John Williams), Art Direction and Cinematography. The other two films are The Help nominated for The Best Picture, Best Actress (Viola Davis), Best Supporting Actress (Jessica Chastain and Octavia Spencer). Hugh Jackman starrer sci- fi thriller Real Steel is nominated for Best achievement in Visual Effects.
Pakistani nominated for the Oscar
There may not be a single Indian creative person on the Oscar nomination list, but Pakistani journalist turned documentary filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy has been nominated for Saving Face in short film category. Sharmeen is an Emmy award winner. Her film Pakistan's Taliban Generation, Lifting the Veil on the women in Afghanistan, Transgenders:Pakistan;s Open Secret, Women of The Holy Kingdom an investigative story on Women's rights in Saudi Arabia and Afghanistan-Unveiled-her expose on women's lives in Afghanistan. Sharman has won several awards for her documentaries along with the best broadcast journalist award in the UK.

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