Academy Awards: News
18 Nov 2024
HollywoodLate Quincy Jones and Bond producers honored with special Oscars
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences posthumously honored the late music producer and composer, Quincy Jones, with an honorary Oscar at a gala on Monday (local time).
08 Nov 2024
Hugh JackmanWill Ryan Reynolds host Oscars 2025? Actor gives cryptic response
Hollywood actor Ryan Reynolds has finally addressed the swirling rumors of him hosting the 2025 Oscars with Hugh Jackman.
08 Nov 2024
Cannes Film Festival'Sensible choice'—Payal Kapadia backs 'Laapataa Ladies' as India's Oscars pick
Filmmaker Payal Kapadia has expressed happiness over Kiran Rao's film Laapataa Ladies being selected as India's official entry for the 2025 Oscars.
02 Nov 2024
Shah Rukh KhanThe Academy celebrates SRK's 'K3G' entry scene on his birthday
The Academy, home to the prestigious Oscars, recently paid tribute to Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan by sharing his iconic entry scene from the 2001 film Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...
30 Oct 2024
DoordarshanHow Payal Kapadia feels about 'All We Imagine...' Oscar snub
Payal Kapadia, the Indian filmmaker who won the Grand Prix at Cannes for her debut narrative feature All We Imagine As Light, recently opened up about the struggles of indie filmmaking in India.
29 Oct 2024
ChinaWhy China's official Oscar entry was disqualified
The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru, China's official submission for the Best International Feature category at the 2025 Academy Awards, has been deemed ineligible.
24 Oct 2024
Animated Series'Inside Out 2,' 'Wild Robot': Best Animated Feature Oscar contenders
The race for the Best Animated Feature Oscar in 2025 is heating up, and Pixar's Inside Out 2 is at the forefront.
23 Oct 2024
BAFTAWhy Hans Zimmer's 'Dune 2' score isn't eligible for Oscars
The much-awaited musical score for Warner Bros.'s Dune: Part Two, composed by Academy Award-winning maestro Hans Zimmer, has been ruled ineligible for this year's Oscars.
21 Oct 2024
Aamir Khan'All We Imagine' director 'happy' on 'Laapataa Ladies' Oscar nod
Payal Kapadia, the director of All We Imagine As Light (AWIAL), is thrilled that Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies has been chosen as India's official entry for the 2025 Oscars.
29 Sep 2024
Vidhu Vinod ChopraWill '12th Fail' be submitted to the Oscars? Director reveals
Vidhu Vinod Chopra, who directed 12th Fail, has expressed gratitude for the film's immense positive reception.
26 Sep 2024
ArgentinaPakistan sends hand-drawn animation 'The Glassworker' for Oscars
Pakistan has officially selected Usman Riaz's hand-drawn animated feature, The Glassworker, as its submission for the best international feature film category at the 2025 Academy Awards.
26 Sep 2024
Box OfficeHugh Jackman eyes Supporting Actor Oscar for 'Deadpool & Wolverine'
Marvel Studios's latest blockbuster, Deadpool & Wolverine, is aiming for recognition at this year's awards season.
25 Sep 2024
BAFTASandhya Suri's 'Santosh' chosen as UK's official Oscar 2025 entry
The British Academy has chosen Sandhya Suri's Hindi-language crime thriller, Santosh, as the UK's entry for the Oscars's International Feature Film category.
25 Sep 2024
Ben AffleckMatt Damon-Ben Affleck's documentary disqualified from Oscars: Here's why
The Oscar eligibility of Kiss the Future, a documentary produced by Hollywood stars Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, has been challenged by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
25 Sep 2024
Ankita LokhandeNo, 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar' isn't India's official pick for Oscars
The Film Federation of India (FFI) has refuted claims made by the makers of the biopic Swatantrya Veer Savarkar about its official submission for the Oscars.
24 Sep 2024
Aamir KhanChhaya Kadam doesn't mind all-male Oscar selection committee: Here's why
The recent announcement of Laapataa Ladies as India's official entry for the Oscars has sparked a wave of criticism. Detractors have questioned the all-male jury's decision and the Film Federation of India's controversial description of Indian women in their selection document.
24 Sep 2024
ZEE5Randeep Hooda's 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar' submitted for Oscars 2025
The historical biopic Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, starring Randeep Hooda, has been officially selected as one of India's entries for the 97th Academy Awards.
24 Sep 2024
Kiran Rao'Laapataa Ladies' chosen for Oscars 2025 due to its 'Indianness'
Kiran Rao's film Laapataa Ladies has been officially selected as India's entry for the Oscars 2025.
24 Sep 2024
Margot RobbieMargot Robbie, Jacob Elordi to lead Emerald Fennell's 'Wuthering Heights'
Academy Award nominee Margot Robbie and BAFTA nominee Jacob Elordi are set to star in the upcoming adaptation of Emily Bronte's classic romance novel, Wuthering Heights.
23 Sep 2024
Aamir KhanOscars: Why 'Laapataa Ladies' was picked over 'All We Imagine...'
The Film Federation of India (FFI) recently announced Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies as India's official entry for the 97th Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category.
23 Sep 2024
Kiran Rao'Liar's Dice' to 'Laapataa Ladies'—India's Oscar entries in last decade
Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies has been selected as India's entry for the 2025 Oscars by the Film Federation of India.
23 Sep 2024
Aamir KhanWhen Aamir said he produced 'Laapataa Ladies' out of 'fear'
Laapataa Ladies, directed by Kiran Rao and co-produced by Aamir Khan, has been selected as India's entry for the Oscars 2025 for the Best Foreign Film category.
23 Sep 2024
Aamir KhanHow Kiran Rao selected the young cast for 'Laapataa Ladies'
Laapataa Ladies has been officially selected as India's entry for the Oscars.
23 Sep 2024
Aamir KhanOscars: Netizens question 'Laapataa Ladies' selection over 'All We Imagine...'
Kiran Rao's directorial venture, Laapataa Ladies, has been selected as India's official entry for the 2025 Oscars, the Film Federation of India announced on Monday.
23 Sep 2024
BollywoodMeet the main cast of India's Oscar hopeful 'Laapataa Ladies'
Kiran Rao's directorial Laapataa Ladies has officially secured its place in the Oscars 2025 race for India in the Best Foreign Film category.
23 Sep 2024
Kiran RaoOTT: Where to watch India's Oscars 2025 entry 'Laapataa Ladies'
Kiran Rao's acclaimed directorial, Laapataa Ladies has been announced as India's entry for the 2025 Oscars by the Film Federation of India's selection committee.
23 Sep 2024
Kiran RaoKiran Rao's 'Laapataa Ladies' is India's Oscars 2025 entry
Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies has been selected as India's entry for the 2025 Oscars, the Film Federation of India announced on Monday.
23 Sep 2024
HollywoodOscars 2025: Saoirse Ronan could become youngest double-acting nominee!
Saoirse Ronan, the four-time Oscar-nominated Hollywood actor, is all set for a competitive Academy Awards season with two performances that could potentially earn her top honors.
19 Sep 2024
Kerala'All We Imagine...' gets limited release in Kerala this week
Payal Kapadia's Cannes prizewinner All We Imagine as Light is set to begin its theatrical journey in Kerala, the home state of its two protagonists, reported Variety.
18 Sep 2024
Cannes Film FestivalWhy France chose India's 'All We Imagine...' for Oscars
Payal Kapadia's film All We Imagine as Light, which won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival, has found itself in a unique position.
09 Sep 2024
AnimeHayao Miyazaki's 'The Boy and the Heron' coming to Netflix!
Anime enthusiasts, here's some good news! The critically acclaimed animated film, The Boy and the Heron is set to join Netflix's streaming lineup on October 7.
14 Aug 2024
AdeleKate Winslet, Hugh Jackman: The EGOT club's 'almost-members'
The EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony) is one of the most prestigious accolades in Hollywood. To date, only 19 artists have achieved this honor.
02 Aug 2024
DhanushDhanush's 50th film, 'Raayan' makes it to Academy Awards library
In a milestone achievement, the screenplay of Dhanush's 50th film, Raayan, has been selected for inclusion in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences library.
10 Jul 2024
Ajay DevgnMM Keeravani reveals Oscar-winning 'Naatu Naatu' wasn't his best work
Acclaimed music composer MM Keeravani's latest work has been for Ajay Devgn and Tabu's forthcoming film Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha, directed by Neeraj Pandey.
29 Jun 2024
BAFTALegendary editor Bud S Smith (88), behind 'The Exorcist,' dies
Bud S Smith, the acclaimed Hollywood film editor known for his work on iconic films such as Sorcerer, The Exorcist, and Flashdance, reportedly died on Sunday at his home in Studio City, California.
13 Jun 2024
Film AwardsQuincy Jones, Juliet Taylor, Richard Curtis to receive honorary Oscars
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced that seven-time Oscar nominee, Quincy Jones, will receive an honorary Oscar from the Board of Governors.
13 Jun 2024
LGBTQ+LGBTQ+ film representation increases, TV depicts a decline: Luminate report
Shows and film executives are increasingly trying to increase diversity on-screen.
08 Jun 2024
Billie EilishBillie Eilish Vs Taylor Swift: Inside the clash of icons
Rumors of a feud between pop music sensations Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish have recently been making rounds on social media.
01 Jun 2024
Box Office'Godzilla Minus One' now streaming in India: Where to watch
If you're craving adrenaline-pumping thrills, Netflix has just the ticket!
29 May 2024
HollywoodOscar-winning producer Albert Ruddy (94) dies: Reflecting on his legacy
Albert S. Ruddy, the Academy Award-winning producer of Best Picture The Godfather and highly acclaimed sports drama Million Dollar Baby, is no more.
26 May 2024
Walt DisneyOscar-winning songwriter Richard Sherman (95) dies: Remembering the Disney legend
Richard M. Sherman, the Academy Award-winning songwriter renowned for his work on Disney classics such as Mary Poppins, died on Saturday. He was 95.
25 May 2024
Apple TV+'Nobody was upset': Lily Gladstone on her Oscar defeat
Lily Gladstone, the acclaimed actor from the Hollywood film Killers of the Flower Moon, was the frontrunner to clinch the Best Actress trophy at the Academy Awards.
25 May 2024
HollywoodMorgan Spurlock (53) succumbs to cancer: Reflecting on his legacy
Oscar-nominated director Morgan Spurlock, best known for his influential documentary Super Size Me, died on Thursday after a private battle with cancer.
27 Apr 2024
PVR InoxHayao Miyazaki's 'Boy And Heron' locks release date in India
The long-awaited arrival of Hayao Miyazaki's Oscar-winning Best Animated Film, The Boy And The Heron, is on the horizon for Indian audiences.
23 Apr 2024
HollywoodOscars 2025: New rules announced; to impact Best Picture criteria
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced a series of changes to the rules and promotional campaign regulations for the upcoming 97th Oscars, set to take place on March 2, 2025.
23 Apr 2024
HollywoodProducers Guild of America locks date, timeline for 36th awards
The Producers Guild of America (PGA) has announced the date for its 36th annual awards ceremony.
21 Apr 2024
Cillian MurphyCillian Murphy clinches Best Actor Award at Irish Academy Awards
Oscar-winner Cillian Murphy's awards season marathon finally crossed the finish line with a Best Actor win at the 21st Irish Film and Television Academy (IFTA) ceremony.
20 Apr 2024
CelebrityLung complications: Oscar winner Louis Gossett's cause of death revealed
Louis Gossett Jr., who had a distinguished career including an Oscar win, breathed his last on March 29 in Santa Monica. He was 87.
04 Apr 2024
Deepika PadukoneThe Academy pays tribute to Deepika's 'Deewani Mastani'; see post
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recently paid tribute to Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone on their official Instagram account.
26 Mar 2024
Steven SpielbergSteven Spielberg honored with USC Medallion by Holocaust survivor
Renowned filmmaker Steven Spielberg received the University of Southern California (USC) Medallion, the university's highest honor, on Monday.
26 Mar 2024
CelebrityCelebrated Hollywood animator Eli Noyes dies at 81
Eli Noyes, a trailblazing figure in the world of stop-motion animation, has passed away at the age of 81. His death was confirmed by his long-term collaborator, Ralph Guggenheim, from Alligator Planet. The specifics surrounding his death remain undisclosed.
24 Mar 2024
Olivia Colman'If I was Oliver': Olivia Colman criticizes Hollywood pay disparity
Renowned actor Olivia Colman recently brought attention to the gender pay inequality in Hollywood during an appearance on CNN's The Amanpour Hour.
22 Mar 2024
EntertainmentHollywood films that pay homage to the silent film era
The silent film era, a pivotal time in the history of cinema, is known for its innovative storytelling and creative expression.
21 Mar 2024
HollywoodExplained: Jonathan Glazer's Oscar speech controversy
Jonathan Glazer's Zone of Interest winning the Oscar for Best International Feature Film and the filmmaker's subsequent speech has sparked varied reactions from entertainment industry figures.
18 Mar 2024
HollywoodWho was David Seidler? Oscar-winning screenwriter dies at 86
Acclaimed screenwriter David Seidler, best known for his work on the Academy Award-winning The King's Speech, passed away at 86 on March 16 while on a fly-fishing trip in New Zealand, reported Hollywood media.
14 Mar 2024
BAFTAHere's how 'Zone of Interest' sound designer used his Oscar
Johnnie Burn, the talented sound designer who recently bagged an Academy Award for Best Sound in Jonathan Glazer's The Zone of Interest, found a unique way to use his award.
11 Mar 2024
Bradley CooperBradley Cooper stars in 'Abbott Elementary'; mocks 'Maestro' Oscar campaign
Maestro actor Bradley Cooper made a surprise appearance on the Abbott Elementary episode that aired right after the Academy Awards.
11 Mar 2024
FashionOscars 2024: Best dressed celebrities on the red carpet
The Oscars have become synonymous with sartorial splendor, where the world's most celebrated stars step into the limelight showcasing their impeccable taste in fashion.
11 Mar 2024
Jimmy KimmelAlmost naked John Cena, Messi's paw-claps: 2024 Oscars highlights
The highly awaited 96th Academy Awards took place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday (early morning on Monday in India).
11 Mar 2024
RRRAcademy Awards'24: 'RRR' gets special mention in action sequences segment
The Academy Award-winning RRR is a phenomenon that keeps growing every year!
11 Mar 2024
PregnancyAcademy Awards 2024: Vanessa Hudgens announces pregnancy on red carpet
Vanessa Hudgens surprised fans on the Academy Awards 2024 red carpet in Los Angeles by seemingly revealing her pregnancy, as she proudly displayed a baby bump.
11 Mar 2024
Hollywood'Lagaan' production designer Nitin Desai honored at Academy Awards 2024
Renowned art director and producer Nitin Desai was honored in the Oscars In Memoriam segment, alongside celebrities like Tina Turner and Matthew Perry.
11 Mar 2024
Christopher NolanChristopher Nolan wins first Oscar: Looking at his past nominations
Christopher Nolan has finally clinched his first Academy Award for directing the biographical thriller Oppenheimer.
11 Mar 2024
Billie EilishBillie Eilish rewrites history as youngest two-time Oscar winner!
Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas O'Connell rewrote history at the 96th Academy Awards by becoming the youngest duo to win Best Song twice.
11 Mar 2024
Emma StoneAcademy Awards'24: Emma Stone wins Best Actress for 'Poor Things'
Emma Stone clinched her second Best Actress Oscar at the 96th Academy Awards in Los Angeles for her role in the period fantasy comedy Poor Things.
11 Mar 2024
Hollywood96th Academy Awards: Robert Downey Jr., Christopher Nolan honored
The biggest night in world cinema, the Academy Awards took place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday (early morning on Monday in India).
11 Mar 2024
Christopher NolanOscars 2024: 'Oppenheimer' wins Best Actor, Best Director
The highly awaited 96th Academy Awards took place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 10 (early morning on March 11 in India).
11 Mar 2024
Cillian MurphyAcademy Awards 2024: Cillian Murphy wins Best Actor for 'Oppenheimer'
Cillian Murphy has clinched the Best Actor Oscar at the 96th Academy Awards for his outstanding portrayal of J. Robert Oppenheimer in the biopic Oppenheimer.
11 Mar 2024
HollywoodAcademy Awards 2024: These films win documentary honors
At the 2024 Academy Awards, the Ukrainian film 20 Days in Mariupol took home the Best Documentary Oscar, while The Last Repair Shop won Best Documentary Short.
11 Mar 2024
IsraelProtests over Gaza conflict delay Oscars 2024 ceremony
The 96th Academy Awards ceremony experienced a six-minute delay as pro-Palestinian protesters, expressing opposition to Israel's war in Gaza, disrupted the red carpet and Dolby Theatre entrance.
11 Mar 2024
Wes AndersonAcademy Awards 2024: Wes Anderson is finally an Oscar winner
Renowned director Wes Anderson has finally clinched his first Oscar after receiving eight nominations throughout his career.
11 Mar 2024
Robert Downey Jr.Oscars 2024: 'Oppenheimer's Robert Downey Jr. wins Best Supporting Actor
Robert Downey Jr. has clinched the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role as Lewis Strauss in Christopher Nolan-directed, Oppenheimer, at the 96th Academy Awards in Los Angeles.
11 Mar 2024
HollywoodAcademy Awards'24: 'The Zone of Interest' wins Best International Film
The British film, The Zone of Interest, has made history by winning the Best International Film Oscar at the Academy Awards 2024 in Los Angeles.
11 Mar 2024
Emma StoneStory behind Bella Baxter's Oscar-winning 'Poor Things' outfits
At the 96th Academy Awards, Yorgos Lanthimos's Poor Things clinched the Best Costume Oscar for its depiction of Emma Stone's character, Bella Baxter.
11 Mar 2024
HollywoodDa'Vine Joy Randolph takes home Best Supporting Actress Oscar
Da'Vine Joy Randolph has clinched the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for her role in The Holdovers, directed by Alexander Payne.
11 Mar 2024
Entertainment'The Boy and the Heron' wins Best Animated Feature Oscar
The 96th Academy Awards celebrated the brilliance of Japanese director Hayao Miyazaki's latest film, The Boy and the Heron, by awarding it the Oscar for Best Animated Feature Film.
10 Mar 2024
HollywoodMost surprising Academy Award winners in history
As the red carpet is getting rolled out for the 96th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles—set to take place on Sunday night (wee hours of Monday in India)—anticipation is reaching its peak.
10 Mar 2024
Margot Robbie96th Academy Awards's controversies: 'The Holdovers' 'plagiarism' to Greta-Margot snub
The 96th Academy Awards are almost upon us!
