The Oscars are on this Sunday and while this most followed award shows will be watched the world over, expect social media as well as various apps to enhance the experience of seeing this year's best artists and films. Here are some apps that are designed to make tracking Oscar weekend a complete success from red carpet to after after party.
Main iTunes page for the 84th Academy Awards:
http://www.itunes.ca/oscars Includes all Best Picture nominees, plus others movies with nominations and soundtracks
Official Oscars App:Oscars (universal)
http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/oscars/id411784735?mt=8
During Oscar season, access complete nominee lists, trailers, buzz worthy videos, hosted specials on fashion and nominated films and actors, and more. Then on Oscar night – 2/26/12 – get the ultimate insider's view of Hollywood's biggest night with more than a dozen live backstage and Red Carpet video streams.
Other Oscars apps:
OTRC: On the Red Carpet (universal)
On The Red Carpet Entertainment News brings you entertainment breaking news, video and photos from award shows and red carpet events, entertainment headlines and gossip, plus exclusive entertainment video, fully-optimized to enable the best iPad and iPhone viewing experience. Get information on when you can watch On The Red Carpet broadcasts in major markets across the U.S., and get the latest entertainment news from OnTheRedCarpet.com. Offering premium-quality entertainment content including top stories, exclusive celebrity interviews, TV show spoilers, photo galleries & live red carpet video.
E! Live from the Red Carpet (universal)
This Live From the Red Carpet app lets you experience total VIP access to Hollywood's hottest events, right at your fingertips. This app brings you celeb news, A-list fashion photos and interview videos from awards season's marquee events. (And on the iPad, you can zoom in and check out every fab fashion detail in stunning high-res galleries.)
Awards Guide: The Oscars (universal)
Awards Guide: The Oscars®" is a stunning companion that allows users to cast an eye over those that have been recognized by the Academy for their excellence in the film industry. Peruse one of Hollywood's most glamorous nights with "Awards Guide: The Oscars®".
Scene It? Movies 2 (iPhone, iPod touch) with AirPlay / Apple TV party mode
Scene It? Movies 2 HD (iPad) with AirPlay / Apple TV party mode
Perfecting the Selfie - The selfie may have been around for some time, but it feels more of the moment than ever; ahead of the biggest night in Hollywood, you could reveal a celeb tip sheet for mastering the perfect selfie on the carpet, at the parties, etc. We can include photo tips and tricks, along with the BEST photo editing and filter apps available.
Oscars Countdown - Everyone is feeling the pressure to catch up on the Oscar-nominated films (or at least play a guessing game and watch the ones that seem to be in the running). With the winter-induced hibernation, the thought of going to the movies may not be appealing, but the following films are available on iTunes so People.com readers can watch these films in transit (iPhone, iPad, iPod touch) or snuggled up at home via Apple TV.
Viewing Party Prep: From running errands and planning the menu to entertainment for the actual viewing party soiree, we’ve got you covered.
Paperless Post - Free
Create a cute invitation, send reminders and track RSVPs. It’s Hollywood’s biggest night so it warrants some no-frills formality.
Epicurious - Free
Plan your recipe with this newly updated app that features a selection of Oscar Drinks and Oscars Snacks curated especially for this occasion.
Other options include Yummly, a newer crowd-sourced recipe app and Panna if you’re really looking to wow your guests; it’s ideal for a dinner party. Panna is the first-ever video cooking magazine.
Drync - Free
This wine app - which released an update yesterday - lets users scan and buy the wine the moment you try it. So whether you’re out to dinner, replenishing your personal collection OR are shopping online / spot a wine recommendation in a magazine- you simply snap a photo of the wine label. You can easily cross wine off the shopping list - just wait for the door delivery. Drync offers recommendations from top sommeliers and curates popular wines among the in-app community.
Speakeasy Cocktails - $9.99
Great tool for making the best cocktails for your guests. Over 90 minutes of videos from world-famous bartenders, 200 recipes
Guess the Movie - Free
Celebrity, trivia anyone? YES, please. This is a fun way to put your guests' movie knowledge to the test! Users must guess the movie by just looking at a poster.
Please note - We could also include Pinterest and suggest pinners to follow for party planning and covering the red carpet; we can do the same for Instagram and Tumblr for the latter. I am in touch with all social platforms.
Best Pic Recap on Apple TV - For a little refresh as you’re waiting for the big show, the host can show the trailers for each movie on Apple TV.
Red Carpet to Reality: The average person may not have a glam squad or access to custom dresses, but these apps offer star-studded treatment!
Uber - Free
We may not have an entourage, but thanks to Uber, anyone can have a personal driver…at least for a ride.
Net-a-Porter - Free
Net-a-Porter helps make your mobile shopping experience fast, easy and engaging
ShopStyle - Free
ShopStyle makes online shopping quick, easy and fun, giving you access to millions of products and brands from top retailers on your phone or tablet.
ASAP54 - Free
Now, you likely can’t buy (or even find) your favorite red carpet looks, but thanks to ASAP, you can snap a photo of the dress, shoe, you name it, and it will provide you with an edit of style-savvy matched recommendations.
Vensette - Free
Connects leading freelance hair and makeup professionals with individual and corporate clients. Or Beautified helps users find and book same-day beauty appointments through a database of spas and salons.