Oscar has a party this weekend, even though it was the beginning, not the end, of awards season. The occasion was the presentation of honorary Oscars to filmmaker Roger Corman, left, actress Lauren Bacall, center, and cinematographer Gordon Willis. They are seen posing onstage with their honorary Oscars at The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 2009 Governors Awards, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, in Los Angeles.
The Governor's awards used to be part of the televised ceremony in February, but this year they were spun off for an early presentation. Organizers promised, however, that this gala would have every bit as much sparkle as in the past. Here, actor Jeff Bridges and his wife, Susan, walk the red carpet at The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 2009 Governors Awards, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Emmy-winning actor Alec Baldwin, co-host of next year's Academy Awards with Steve Martin, arrives at The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 2009 Governors Awards, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Actor and director Warren Beatty speaks about film producer and executive John Calley before Calley was announced as the recipient of the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award at The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 2009 Governors Awards, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Actress Abbie Cornish arrives at The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 2009 Governors Awards, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Actress Lauren Bacall, right, an honoree at The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 2009 Governors Awards, is greeted by filmmaker Norman Jewison, left, at the event in Los Angeles, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009.
Actress Gabourey Sidibe, the star of the movioe "Precious," arrives at The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 2009 Governors Awards, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Actress Vera Farmiga arrives at The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 2009 Governors Awards, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Actress Amy Smart arrives at The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 2009 Governors Awards, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Actor Christoph Waltz, who chewed up the scenery in "Inglourious Basterds," arrives at The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 2009 Governors Awards, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Actors Anjelica Huston and her brother, Danny Huston, pose together at the Academy of Motion Pictures and Sciences' 2009 Governors Awards Gala on Nov. 14, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Actor Jack Nicholson arrives at The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 2009 Governors Awards, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Actress Jennifer Tilly, left, and her sister Meg Tilly arrive at The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 2009 Governors Awards, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Steven Spielberg, left, and Warren Beatty mingle at The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 2009 Governors Awards, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Actress Lauren Bacall poses with her honorary Oscar following The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 2009 Governors Awards, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, in Los Angeles.