Academy Awards: News
20 Dec 2024
Upcoming Movies'Santosh': Oscar-shortlisted film to hit Indian theaters in January
The critically acclaimed film Santosh, directed by Sandhya Suri, will premiere in Indian theaters on January 10, 2025.
19 Dec 2024
Aamir Khan'Laapataa Ladies' Oscar exit: Ravi Kishan unable to reach Kiran
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences's recent announcement of the 2025 Oscars shortlist has left Indian cinema lovers disheartened. India's official entry, Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies (LL), failed to make it to the next round.
18 Dec 2024
IndiaFFI member calls 'All We Imagine...' technically poor for Oscars
Jahnu Barua, the head of the Film Federation of India (FFI) jury, has defended the decision to pick Laapataa Ladies as India's official entry for the 2025 Academy Awards.
18 Dec 2024
Aamir Khan'Laapataa Ladies' team 'disappointed' after Rao's film exits Oscars race
The team of Indian film Laapataa Ladies has expressed disappointment after it was left out of the 2025 Oscars shortlist.
18 Dec 2024
United Kingdom'Gratifying': Sandhya Suri on 'Santosh' making it to Oscars shortlist
British-Indian filmmaker Sandhya Suri's latest work, Santosh, has secured a spot on the Oscar shortlist representing the United Kingdom.
18 Dec 2024
Aamir Khan'Wrong selection': Netizens slam FFI after 'Laapataa Ladies' misses Oscars
The Film Federation of India (FFI) has been slammed by filmmaker Hansal Mehta and Grammy-winning composer Ricky Kej after Kiran Rao's satire drama Laapataa Ladies was left out of the Oscars 2025 shortlist.
18 Dec 2024
Guneet Monga'Laapataa Ladies' out; now India pins Oscars hopes on 'Anuja'
The 97th Academy Awards has released its shortlist for the International Feature Film category, and sadly, Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies (Lost Ladies) didn't make it.
17 Dec 2024
Kiran RaoOscars 2025: When to watch nominations; expected contenders from India
The nominations for the 97th Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars 2025, will be unveiled on Tuesday (December 17), late night (IST).
13 Dec 2024
Allu Arjun'Pushpa 2' eyeing Oscars 2025 nomination—this is how
The makers of Pushpa 2: The Rule, starring Allu Arjun, are said to be planning a massive marketing campaign in the United States. The film has already made history as India's biggest opener and now has its eyes set on the Oscars 2025.
12 Dec 2024
Alfonso CuaronDenis Villeneuve to receive special honor at Palm Springs Festival
The Palm Springs International Film Festival will honor acclaimed director Denis Villeneuve with the Visionary Award.
04 Dec 2024
Donald TrumpSean Penn slams Academy for 'cowardice': Here's why
Two-time Academy Award winner Sean Penn has slammed the Oscars for not having the courage to embrace diverse forms of expression.
04 Dec 2024
IndiaIndian artists Iman, Bickram join Lady Gaga in Oscar race
The 2025 Academy Awards are seeing a strong Indian presence with artists Iman Chakraborty and Bickram Ghosh in the fray.
04 Dec 2024
Film Awards'All We Imagine...' wins big at NY Film Critics Circle
The critically acclaimed film All We Imagine as Light, directed by Payal Kapadia, has added another feather to its cap by winning the Best International Feature award at the New York Film Critics Circle (NYFCC).
03 Dec 2024
Film FestivalIndia's 'All We Imagine...' bags Best International Feature at Gotham
Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine as Light has once again made India proud on the international stage by winning Best International Feature at the 2024 Gotham Awards.
28 Nov 2024
Aamir Khan'Laapataa Ladies' team heads to US for Oscars campaign
The team of Laapataa Ladies, a film produced by Aamir Khan and directed by Kiran Rao, will soon head to the United States for a promotional tour. The movie is in contention for an Oscar nomination.
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.
