It’s looking increasingly likely that the Oscars will actually happen this year, and for Cinema Blend that means one thing: Oscar Chat is on!

We’ve started planning our annual, mega-chatting event. Last year, and every year since CB has been in existence, hundreds of people have piled in and out of our chatroom to win prizes, play trivia games, and watch and talk about the Academy Awards together. This year though, we’re getting back to basics.

With the continuing uncertainty of the strike looming over everything, we’re stripping Oscar Chat back down to the bare essentials, dropping the sequel number, and rebirthing it as Oscar Chat Begins. No games, no gimmicks, no partnerships. Just show up and chat with us on Sunday February 24, 2008 at 7:30pm EST… or don’t. Details:

What is it? A chat that happens during the Oscars.

When is it? Sunday February 24, 2008 at 7:30pm EST

How do I get to Oscar Chat? Turn on your computer at the right time and go here.