Thanking the Academy: Five Apps for the 2013 Oscars
If you’re eagerly awaiting the 85th Academy Awards airing this Sunday on ABC, you may find one of these five apps useful before and during the show — and all of them are free. Good luck to the nominees!
The official app for the event. It’s pretty much a US-only affair, and isn’t perfect, but it’s a handy way to learn more about the nominated performers, creators and films. You can also fill out a virtual Oscar ballot and share it on Facebook. I found it was a somewhat better experience than the mobile version of oscar.go.com (which pushes you to download the app anyway).
Of course, the app really kicks into gear on Sunday night; it will provide Backstage Pass live streams from the red carpet, control room and backstage to deliver a “second screen” experience as you watch the big show. Fair warning: the streams are all sponsored by Samsung, so you may be subjected to a certain amount of iPhone-needling.
The streaming radio service has been amping up the original content lately, and it is now promising exclusive red carpet coverage on Sunday. If you haven’t tried Stitcher and you want a different take on the show, this Sunday is a good time to give it a try.
Speaking of red carpet coverage, E! has been at it for a long time. While I haven’t used this one, the app has a perfect rating on the store. If you are a red carpet junkie, this is probably going to make you happy until the show starts.
As the world’s foremost online repository of movie information, this one seems pretty obvious. Settle disputes, look up actor histories and lots more with the original “Internet Movie Database.” Awards Guide is prettier, however.
Thanking the Academy: Five Apps for the 2013 Oscars originally appeared on TUAW – The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Sat, 23 Feb 2013 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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