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Cha

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12. And, Ben Affleck accepted and I know he is a huge Pres Obama fan.. Sweet!
Tue Feb 26, 2013, 12:08 AM
Feb 2013
BEST PICTURE: ARGO


with Grant Hezlov

Ben Affleck and his co-producers (one of whom is George Clooney) are on stage to accept their awards. Affleck acknowledges Steven Spielberg as a genius, tears through his thank yous -- adding "I want to thank Canada" in a heartfelt acceptance speech.

This marks only the second time in the past 30 years that a film has won Best Picture without garnering a direction nomination. The other was 'Driving Miss Daisy' in 1989.

Read more: http://www.ctvnews.ca/entertainment/oscars-2013-best-picture-goes-to-ben-affleck-s-argo-1.1169700#ixzz2LyTw9bD3

Thanks for your OP, Cane
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