Awards seasons always gets people excited about movies, and this year it’s easier than ever to get your Oscar fix. Want minute by minute coverage of everything Oscar this year? No problem, because there’s an app for that!
There are several smart phones apps available this year to make your Oscar viewing experience as interactive as possible so you don’t miss a single second of all the glitz and star-studded glam that comes along with the Academy Awards.
First up, there is The Oscars App, which is the official application of the Academy Awards. It boasts two sections: The Oscars, which allows you to make predictions and keep track of results, and The Academy, which allows you view archives from past awards and get up-to-date news on the Academy Awards. Best of all, this app is free!
Want a second screen while watching the Oscars? Use Zeebox. The app shows what’s hot on TV by displaying what is playing now as well as what is up next. You can book channels to watch, intact with friends and use your phone as a remote. This app is all about keeping you in the loop, the easiest way possible.
Similar to The Oscars App, Vanity Fair Hollywood: Oscars Edition lets you watch the trailers for the nominees, make predictions, and keep score of which guesses are right!
Just watch The Oscars for the fashion? E! has the app for you in Live From the Red Carpet. This free app offers news, pictures, videos, and other Oscar’s goodies to keep you up to date with who’s hot and who’s not on the red carpet.
More interested in what’s going on behind the scenes? Download Oscar Backstage Pass. This application will cost you $.99, but you get access to behind-the-scenes camera rolling at the ceremony, on the red carpet, and much more!
Just watch The Oscars for the fashion? E! has the app for you in Live From the Red Carpet. This free app offers news, pictures, videos, and other Oscar’s goodies to keep you up to date with who’s hot and who’s not on the red carpet.
Needless to say, the IMDB application is a must have for any movie buff to recall any fact you may ever want to know about Oscar nominees both past a present! There are also Facebook pages, Twitter feeds, and steaming coverage available if you can make it home in time to curl up with some popcorn and watch the show!
And just for fun, Guess the Movie. This app, developed by Jinfra, will put your movie knowledge to the test. There are several categories broken down by level. Once you select a category, the app displays a series of tiles with cartoon-like images that function as a clue to the answer.
What do you guys think of all the Oscar phone apps that are available this year? Let us know what you think and check out this video below for a review of two of these apps for more information! This is just for fun and will keep you on your toes.
