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Follow the Oscars with 5 Hot Apps

 
  • He’s the hottest name in Hollywood, and everyone wants to take him home. Yes, it’s Oscar time! The noms are in, and Hollywood’s top talent will soon gather at the 84th annual Academy Awards in hopes of winning a coveted golden statuette.

    Stay on top of this year’s Oscar buzz with these cool mobile apps and features on your Verizon smartphone or tablet. Catch up on the nominees, get the dish on your favorite celebs and follow the red carpet fashions:

    1. Movies by Flixster – You still have time to see all the nominated films before Awards night, which is Sunday, Feb. 26. Get movie synopses, read reviews from Rotten Tomatoes, and find local show times: (Free App*; iPhone, iPad, iTouch)
    2. Fanhattan – Whether on DVD, streaming online, or still in theaters, this app will help you catch the best flicks of 2011. You can buy movie tickets too. (Free App; iPhone, iPad)
    3. IMDb – The Holy Grail of Hollywood, this award-winning site is your go-to resource for facts about your favorite films, actors and more. Perfect for winning your office’s Oscar trivia pool. (Free App*; Android, iPhone, iPad)
    4. PEOPLE’s Celebrity News Tracker – You know you want it. Get the latest celebrity gossip, check out the stars’ red carpet fashion hits and misses, and all the Oscar news you can handle by downloading ($1.99*; Android, iPhone)
    5. Verizon Wireless Media Store – Download MP3s and ringtones from your favorite Academy Award-winning movies: Forrest Gump, Braveheart, Lord of the Rings, Titanic and many more. (Starting at $0.99*)

    *Data charges may apply.

    Cynthia Rupe is a freelance writer for Verizon Insider Signal.

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