Oscars 2009: 'Slumdog' is the big winner


Producer Christian Colson, right, and Anil Kapoor celebrate after the film "Slumdog Millionaire" won best motion picture of the year during the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.

Director Danny Boyle, facing camera,right, hugs Freida Pinto as they celebrate after the film "Slumdog Millionaire" won best motion picture of the year during the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.

Producer Christian Colson, along with the cast and crew, accept the Oscar after the film "Slumdog Millionaire" won best motion picture of the year during the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.

Italian actress Sophia Loren participates in the award presentation for best actress during the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles

Chris Dickens accepts the Oscar for achievement in film editing for his work on "Slumdog Millionaire" during the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.

Philippe Petit, the subject of the documentary "Man on Wire," balances an Oscar on his chin as James marsh looks on after the film won for best documentary feature during the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.

Philippe Petit, the subject of the documentary "Man on Wire," speaks after the film won the Oscar for best documentary feature during the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.

Sally Bell, mother of Heath Ledger, speaks after his family accepted the Oscar for best supporting actor on his behalf who won for his work in "The Dark Knight" during the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. Looking on are Heath's father, Kim Ledger, left, and sister, Kate Ledger.

Oscar host Hugh Jackman opens the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.

Oscars 2009: 'Slumdog' is the big winner


Michael O'Connor accepts the Oscar for achievement in costume design for his work on "The Duchess" during the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.

Greg Cannom accepts the Oscar for achievement in makeup for his work on "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" accepts the Oscar for achievement in makeup for his work on "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" during the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.

Oscar host Hugh Jackman performs with Beyonce during the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.

Oscar host Hugh Jackman performs with Beyonce during the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.

Comedian Ben Stiller, portraying Joaquin Phoenix, left, and actress Natalie Portman make the award presentation for achievement in cinematography during the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles

Oscars 2009: 'Slumdog' is the big winner


Daniel Craig and Sarah Jessica Parker make the presentation for achievement in art direction during the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.

Kunio Kato accepts the Oscar for best animated short film for "La Maison En Petits Cubes" accepts the Oscar for best animated short film for "La Maison En Petits Cubes" during the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.

Jennifer Aniston and Jack Black make an award presentation during the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.

British screenwriter Simon Beaufoy accepts the Oscar for best adapted screenplay for his work on "Slumdog Millionaire" during the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.

Screenwriter Dustin Lance Black accepts the Oscar for best original screenplay for his work on "Milk" during the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.

Andrew Stanton accepts the Oscar for best animated feature film for "WALL-E" during the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.

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Oscars 2009: 'Slumdog' is the big winner


Oscar host Hugh Jackman performs a skit with actress Anne Hathaway during the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles

Spanish actress Penelope Cruz accepts the Oscar for best supporting actress for her work in "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" during the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.

Oscar host Hugh Jackman opens the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.

Oscar host Hugh Jackman opens the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.

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Oscars 2009: 'Slumdog' is the big winner


Actor Madhur Mittal, center, along with the cast and crew celebrate after the film "Slumdog Millionaire" won best picture of the year during the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.

British actress Kate Winslet, facing camera, hugs her husband Sam Mendes after winning the Oscar for best actress for her work in "The Reader" during the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.

'Slumdog' wins big at the Oscars

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British director Danny Boyle, accepts the Oscar for best director for his work on "Slumdog Millionaire" from Actress Reese Witherspoon during the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.

British director Danny Boyle, accepts the Oscar for best director for his work on "Slumdog Millionaire" during the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.

British director Danny Boyle, accepts the Oscar for best director for his work on "Slumdog Millionaire" during the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.

British director Danny Boyle, accepts the Oscar for best director for his work on "Slumdog Millionaire" during the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles

'Slumdog' wins big at the Oscars


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Ian Tapp, Resul Pookutty and Richard Pryke, left to right, accept the Oscars for achievement in sound mixing for their work on "Slumdog Millionaire" during the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.

Ian Tapp, Resul Pookutty and Richard Pryke, left to right, accept the Oscars for achievement in sound mixing for their work on "Slumdog Millionaire" during the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles

Ian Tapp, Resul Pookutty and Richard Pryke, left to right, accept the Oscars for achievement in sound mixing for their work on "Slumdog Millionaire" during the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.