The Academy Sends James Franco, Banksy and Other Oscar Losers into Space... Literally

Don't worry about James Franco, guys. He may have squandered his first ever Academy Award hosting gig and lost out on an Oscar statuette in the Leading Actor category on Sunday night, but the Academy is giving him (and all of the other nominated losers) a consolation package worth over $200,000 -- which will send the overexposed actor into space.

Franco, Banksy, Jeff Bridges, Annette Bening and other assorted Oscar also-rans will have the chance to prepare for their next role while touring the intergalactic world via a complimentary orbital flight on Virgin Galactic, which the New York Post valued at $200,000. If that doesn't soothe an Oscar loss, maybe the four-night stay at an underwater spa in the Maldives ($16,000), black caviar eye cream ($200), luxury fitness retreat ($4,850), Swarovski crystal-encrusted electronic cigarettes ($100), gold toilet paper ($20) or that private island stay ($12,000) will.

Better luck next year, Natalie Portman and Colin Firth!

· Swag for Oscar Losers Only [NYP]