The Academy Awards are happening tonight, and that means in addition to our live blog of the event, it’s time for Cinema Blend’s annual mega-chatting event, Oscar Chat!

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, we’re getting back to basics.

We’ve stripped 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 today, Sunday February 24, 2008 at 7:30pm EST. Details:

What is it? A chat that happens during the Academy Awards.

When is it? Sunday February 24, 2008 at 7:30pm EST (tonight!)

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