Academy Sets Dates

For the purposes of next year's Oscars (and thus Garett's Newest Oscar Predictions), the following dates have been announced:

• Thu., Jan. 22, 2009: Nominations announced
  
• Sun., Feb. 22, 2009: 81st Academy Awards
  

There are 2 significant comments to make here.  First, the nomination announcement occurs on a Thursday instead of a Tuesday, like usual; this is to get out of the way of any political occurrences regarding the entrance of the newly elected president.

The other comment regards the date of actual Oscars, as it is the earliest planned date for the event ever.  I still prefer a March date, but that's just me...

Anyhoo, those dates will go atop this year's Oscar Predictions page.

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