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May 06, 2008

Sit. Stay. Enter. Win.

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Cue headlines about awards shows going to the dogs.

Such an obvious pun, but so apropos this morning with Nick at Nite's announcement of a new awards show (which would usually get a rousing "hells no" from us, but we're willing to make an exception here). In fact, we haven't been this excited since the Puppy Bowl or the last time we sat transfixed in front of snoozing Chihuahuas.

Nick at Nite and the producers of "The First Annual Worldwide Fido Awards" ferreted out a gem of information -- that dog videos are the second-most watched on the Interwebs. (Care to guess what's first?) So they'll take online submissions and votes from anybody in categories like "cutest dog," "best dressed," "most outrageous" and "dog/owner look-alike."

The millions of videocams already capturing every adorable slobber and fascinating "trick" from the family pooch will increase exponentially. And here's what the critters can win: cash, fame, probably an extra Snausage or two, along with the incomprehensible joy of being nominated. Just like the Oscars!

Online switches to TV with a two-night mutt extravaganza, a la Westminster, in late July, with celebs and their furry BFFs as hosts and commentators.

Since there's no better entertainment than dogs in clothes, we're there. Actually, they had us at the logo.

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  • So "The Dark Knight" didn't make it into the final five after all, never mind that critical and popular support. Let's just call the comic-inspired mega-hit "The Biggest Snubee."

    Here are the best picture contenders in a race that, two weeks away from the Oscars, seems to be a foregone conclusion ("Slumdog") unless there's a come-from-behind possibility ("The Reader" anyone?)

    "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," with Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett; the politically timely "Milk;" rags-to-riches fairy tale, "Slumdog Millionaire," Holocaust best-seller-based drama "The Reader," and Watergate-era biopic "Frost/Nixon."

    Could "Button" and "Slumdog" split the vote, allowing another film to take the prize? Doesn't seem likely. After having clung to "Button" for months as what we thought would be the Academy voters' top vhoice, our money's now on "Slumdog." Momentum can't be ignored.

    Watch this blog for updates, ephemera and all manner of postulating.

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  • Mmmmm, chocolate Oscar. Not every star will walk away from the 81st annual Academy Awards with a trophy, but if they hit the high-profile Governor's Ball they can have pastry chef Sherry Yard's gold-dusted candy version. Also on the menu from celeb chef Wolfgang Puck is tuna tartare in sesame miso cones, chopped Chino Farms vegetable salad with ginger soy vinaigrette, Maine lobster and caviar. Serve it up! (Getty Images)

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