Films nominated for the annual awards include The Aviator (2004), Finding Neverland (2004), Million Dollar Baby (2004), Ray (2004) and Sideways (2004).
Antonio Banderas performed (along with Carlos Santana) the theme song from The Motorcycle Diaries (2004) instead of singer/composer Jorge Drexler who performed in the movie but wasn't chosen by the Academy for the live show because he wasn't famous. Drexler eventually won the Oscar and instead of making a speech thanking everybody, he just kept singing the chorus of the song in the way it was supposed to be performed.
Chris Landreth - Winner: Best Animated Short:
I am here tonight because of the grace and humility of one guy watching from Montreal. Ryan Larkin, I dedicate this award to you. And I'm sharing this award with Steve Hoban from Copper Heart Entertainment. Steve, you and Mark Smith were with me on ...
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