Academy Award-winning actress and former fashion model Julia Roberts has been named the 22nd recipient of annual American Cinematheque award. The award will be presented at an Oct. 12 gala in Beverly Hills and its presentation will be aired on the AMC cable television network in December.

The 40-year-old actress was chosen unanimously by American Cinematheque's selection committee, Variety magazine reported.

"Brokeback Mountain" is one thing that came between Mark Wahlberg and his Calvin's.

The former model and Oscar nominee has revealed he talked to Ang Lee about starring in the "gay cowboy movie." However, the tough guy eventually turned d,own the role, saying he didn't feel comfortable with the subject matter.

The three hour and 51 minute Academy Awards ceremony is just the beginning of the night of celebration, parties and press for the winners and losers of the night.

Backstage at the Oscars, where hundreds of journalists were eagerly awaiting each winner to arrive with the little gold man, served as a platform for stars to explain their actions on stage.