Supporting Actor. He listed his role in the film America's Sweethearts and his directing and producing duties for the made-for-television film 61* as obstacles preventing him from reprising his role as emcee. Watch LIVE OSCAR SUNDAY on ABC. [A][15] Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon became the third film nominated simultaneously for Best Picture and Best Foreign Language Film in the same year. Gladiator Slayed Opposition At OSCARS. [49] The show also earned lower Nielsen ratings compared to the previous ceremony with 26.2% of households watching over a 40 share. Stiff competition but few big surprises in 2001 Oscar nominees "Gladiator" slayed 'em at the pre-dawn announcement of the 73rd Academy Award nominations on February 13rd. Hilary Swank presenting Russell Crowe the Oscar® for Best Actor for his performance in "Gladiator" at the 73rd Academy Awards® in 2001. Film Editing - … Everyone it seems except Russell Crowe himself. [17] With four wins, the film is tied with Fanny and Alexander and Parasite as the most awarded foreign language films in Academy Awards history. ", You could characterize Benicio Del Toro's win as a rare example of the Academy giving the award to the right actor in the right year. Production designer Roy Christopher designed a new stage for the show which featured gigantic louvered cove that curved from the stage floor to the ceiling via the auditorium's backstage wall. Academy Awards, USA. The actor has now opened up about his Oscar victory as the Best Actor for Gladiator. 2001: Gladiator. [34][35], Several others participated in the production of the ceremony. 26 Mar 2001. March 27, 2001, 12:37 AM • 4 min read. The 41-year-old Harden characterized herself as a "New York theater actress," adding, in the Brooklyn, N.Y., accent she adopted in the film, "and now I'm here! Roman forces, led by the general Maximus (Crowe), defeat Germanic tribes, bringing temporary peace to the Roman Empire.The emperor, Marcus Aurelius (played by Richard Harris), tells Maximus that he would like Maximus to succeed him upon his death and for Maximus to return power to the Senate, restoring the Roman … Russell Crowe talks guilt over 2001 best actor win at the Oscars for ‘Gladiator’ 0 shares. The 73rd Academy Award Winners. November 4. Russell Crowe has admitted that an overwhelming sense of guilt overshadowed his Oscar win for Gladiator in 2001. [50], In July 2001, the ceremony presentation received eight nominations at the 53rd Primetime Emmys. The 73rd Academy Awards ceremony took place on Sunday, March 25, 2001 at Shrine Auditorium & Expo Center. By. The 73rd Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), honored the best of 2000 in film and took place on March 25, 2001, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, beginning at 5:30 p.m. PST / 8:30 p.m. EST. Shortly after being selected as producer for the awards gala, Gil Cates hired actor and comedian Steve Martinas host for the 2001 telecast. [10] Other winners included Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Traffic with four awards, and Almost Famous, Big Mama, Erin Brockovich, Father and Daughter, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Into the Arms of Strangers: Stories of the Kindertransport, Pollock, Quiero ser (I want to be...), U-571, and Wonder Boys with one. The film was followed by Erin Brockovich ($125.5 million), Traffic ($71.2 million), Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon ($60.7 million) and finally, Chocolat ($27 million). Russell Crowe has admitted that an overwhelming sense of guilt overshadowed his Oscar win for Gladiator in 2001. GLADIATOR (2000) slayed its opponents at tonight's (25MAR01) OSCARS carrying off golden statues for BEST PICTURE, BEST SOUND, BEST VISUAL EFFECTS, BEST COSTUMES and a BEST ACTOR for star RUSSELL CROWE. Roman forces, led by the general Maximus (Crowe), defeat Germanic tribes, bringing temporary peace to the Roman Empire.The emperor, Marcus Aurelius (played by Richard Harris), tells Maximus that he would like Maximus to succeed him upon his death and for Maximus to return power to the Senate, restoring the Roman … 2001 . Pollock Geoffrey Rush. Facebook. "My grandfather was awarded the medal for his work as a war photographer in the second World War.". The epic tale of a Roman general sold into slavery won best actor for Russell Crowe, best costume design for Briton Janty Yates, plus Oscars for sound and visual effects. Date: 26th March 2001. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? — Sharon Knolle. [52], The annual In Memoriam tribute, presented by actor John Travolta, honored the following people. Joe Biden arrives at US Capitol ahead of inauguration, Political aides who ran Trump's Washington frustrated at 'tarnished' legacy, Poet Amanda Gorman reads 'The Hill We Climb', How Trump's legacy will be remembered by history. Russell Crowe plays a Maximus, a Roman army general in the year 180. The Roman epic, directed by Ridley Scott, won five awards, including best actor for its star Russell Crowe, best visual effects, costume and sound. WhatsApp. [40] Gladiator was the highest earner among the Best Picture nominees with $186.6 million in domestic box office receipts. Gladiator won five awards including Best Picture. Shrine Auditorium & Expo Center. But this makes good copy, so I'll keep it, just like all the newspapers are. [50] In addition, it garnered a lower 18–49 demo rating with a 17.8 rating among viewers in that demographic. "I was having a great time, I got to see a lot of my friends get up there. Soderbergh's surprise win — many pundits expected his nomination for Erin Brockovich in the same category to cancel out his Traffic nomination as it did at the DGA awards — came as a shock to the director too. March 25, 2001 -- The Oscar battlefield at the 73rd Annual Academy Awards … ... Hidden Dragon and the drug war drama Traffic, each of which grabbed four Academy Awards. In our Oscars poll, Russell Crowe took 58% of the votes in the best actor category for his role … March 27, 2001, 12:37 AM • 4 min read. Russell Crowe plays a Maximus, a Roman army general in the year 180. March 25, 2001 -- The Oscar battlefield at the 73rd Annual Academy Awards was a tense, evenly matched showdown between most-nominated films Gladiator and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, which were neck and neck throughout the night, but the Roman epic took home the most spoils, with five wins, including Oscars for Best Picture and for Best Actor for Russell Crowe. Gladiator takes place in ad 180 and is loosely based on historical figures. Gladiator Vs Traffic: Oscars 2001 I must be the one who realized how bizarre and meaningless it was. Epic Win: Russell Crowe with his Best Actor Oscar for GLADIATOR. Gladiator Wins 5 Oscars With Tiger and Traffic Close Behind. He beat out Oscar favorite Tom Hanks, actor's actor Ed Harris, fellow Australian Geoffrey Rush, and Spanish dark horse Javier Bardem. Russell Crowe wins Best Actor for his performance in 'Gladiator'. Gladiátor (Gladiator) 2000-ben bemutatott amerikai film Ridley Scott rendezésében, Russell Crowe és Joaquin Phoenix főszereplésében. [27] Cates explained his choice of Martin as host saying, "He's a movie star, he's funny, he's classy, he's literate — he'll be a wonderful host. Honoring movies released in 2000. Supporting Actor. Sunday, March 25, 2001. Here are the Oscar/Academy Award nominations for 2001. GLADIATOR updates the traditional American genre - the epic costume film - through cutting-edge technology. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon came in second with ten. [36] In addition, four stainless steel arcs each carved with a silhouette of the Oscar statuette were flanked at the front and back of the stage allowing presenters and winners to pass through them. Russell Crowe won best actor in 2001 at the Oscars for his role in “Gladiator,” but he doesn’t believe he earned it. Gladiator takes place in ad 180 and is loosely based on historical figures. [12], The winners were announced during the awards ceremony on March 25, 2001. Honoring movies released in 2000. Gladiator leads the field with 12 Oscar nominations Readers of BBC News Online have given a big thumbs up to Gladiator triumphing at this year's Academy Awards on 25 March. [B][16] Moreover, its ten nominations were the most for a foreign language film. No, the 73rd annual Academy Awards still seemed to go on forever, even though it was one of the shortest in years. "That stands for 'Member of the British Empire,'" said the new Oscar winner. Share Twitter Facebook. "[44], Some media outlets were more critical of the show. In 2001, Traffic won the award for Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Editing, three of the most important parts that make up a film, but in the end who took it was Gladiator? Russell Crowe won best actor in 2001 at the Oscars for his role in “Gladiator,” but he doesn’t believe he earned it. Gladiator conquered the Academy Awards in 2001 and took home 5 Oscars including Best Picture and Best Actor (Russell Crowe). [18] By virtue of his brother's Best Supporting Actor nomination for 1988's Running on Empty, Best Supporting actor nominee Joaquin Phoenix and River became the first pair of brothers to earn acting nominations. But this makes good copy, so I'll keep it, just like all the newspapers are. "[28] Additionally, AMPAS president Robert Rehme approved of the selection stating, "Steve is a man of great style. Cates exp… Oscar-gála díjkiosztón, beleértve a … Horvitz. [48][49] An estimated 72.2 million total viewers watched all or part of the awards. The following 20 films received multiple nominations: The following three films received multiple awards: The following individuals, listed in order of appearance, presented awards or performed musical numbers. [11] Gladiator received the most nominations with twelve. The most unhinged envelope-opening ever occurred during the 73rd Golden Globes broadcast in 2001, ... formal Oscar cousin is. The 2000 Academy Awards were presented March 25, 2001 at the Los Angeles Shrine Auditorium. Year: 2000 (73rd) Academy Awards Category: Actor in a Leading Role Film Title: Gladiator Winner: Russell Crowe Presenter: Hilary Swank Date & Venue: March 25, 2001; Shrine Auditorium & Expo Center Russell Crowe won best actor in 2001 at the Oscars for his role in “Gladiator,” but he doesn’t believe he earned it. Gladiator leads the pack with twelve nominations, followed by Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon with ten. Gladiator Slayed Opposition At OSCARS. As befits the "strength and honor" code of the film's mostly male combatants, Crowe paid homage to two men who inspired him, his late grandfather and his uncle. "[45] The Atlanta Journal-Constitution columnist Steve Murray remarked, "It wasn't just that Martin lacked the impish, insider energy of Billy Crystal – or even Whoopi Goldberg's hypnotically awful self-satisfaction. The 73rd Academy Awards | 2001. Linkedin. The epic tale of a Roman general sold into slavery won best actor for Russell Crowe, best costume design for Briton Janty Yates, plus Oscars for sound and visual effects. Javier Bardem. [25] He listed his role in the film America's Sweethearts and his directing and producing duties for the made-for-television film 61* as obstacles preventing him from reprising his role as emcee. Sunday, March 25, 2001. He was at the top of our list, we offered and he accepted; it was as simple as that. ... Gladiator Nominees. The 73rd academy awards ceremony saw victory in the best picture category for Gladiator, ... Gladiator 5 Oscars . 2018 Oscars; 2017 Oscars; 2016 Oscars; 2015 Oscars; 2014 Oscars; 2013 Oscars; 2012 Oscars; 2011 Oscars; 2010 Oscars; 2009 Oscars; 2008 Oscars; 2007 Oscars; ... Gladiator (2000) Mistakes Trivia Quotes Pictures Questions Videos Ending. The pretty woman can now add "Oscar winner" in front of her name. Actually, apparently there is a prescedent. Highlights. Five Oscars for Gladiator. Linkedin. Twitter. Five Oscars for Gladiator. Traffic 4 Oscars . Shrine Auditorium & Expo Center. Additionally, he quipped "If nothing else, tonight's show proved that, despite the many Awards most viewers have no interest in, the show can be done in three and a half hours. [31] In tandem with the theme, astronauts Susan J. Helms, Yury Usachov, and James S. Voss who were inside the International Space Station Alpha Destiny module during Expedition 2 appeared at the beginning of the telecast via satellite to introduce host Martin.