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Vishal Bhardwaj, Sreekar Prasad and Deepa Bhatia among 529 new invites for Academy membership

A distinguished group of 529 artists, including Indian talents like director-composer Vishal Bhardwaj, editors Deepa Bhatia and A Sreekar Prasad, costume designer Eka Lakhani, and casting director Dilip Shankar, have been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. This significant recognition highlights their substantial contributions to…

The Economic Times · Jun 25

How to Watch the 2026 Oscars From Anywhere

The 98th Academy Awards, better known as the Oscars, will bring Hollywood's biggest night back to television screens around the world in 2026. Whether you are in the United States or traveling abroad, there are several reliable ways to watch the ceremony live or stream it online. Here is a…

Latin Times · Mar 14

Steven Spielberg Is Now An EGOT Winner, Joining The List Of Celebrities To Earn An Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, And Tony Award

There are currently 18 EGOT winners. Learn them all and what performances got them some of these awards.

Cinemablend · Feb 2

Former Academy president and legendary producer Walter Mirisch dies at 101

LOS ANGELES — Walter Mirisch, the last of three Mirisch brothers who produced or oversaw production of a string of highly regarded films in the 1950s and ’60s, including best picture Oscar winners “The Apartment,” “West Side Story” and “In the Heat of the Night,” as well as comedy classics…

Los Angeles Times · Feb 26, 2023

Academy Awards 2023: Oscars to have Crisis Team after Will Smith slapgate; say 'hope we will be prepared for anything'

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences CEO Bill Kramer confirmed that the organisation has implemented a new "crisis team" for the upcoming 2023 Oscars in order to quickly navigate any potential real-time emergency.

The Times of India · Feb 23, 2023

Film Academy Response to Will Smith Slap was 'Inadequate,' Group's President Says

Hollywood's film academy did not adequately respond to Will Smith's slap of Chris Rock at the Academy Awards last March, the organization's president said on Monday at a gathering of this year's Oscar nominees. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences was criticized for allowing Smith to remain in…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 14, 2023

Film Academy Says It Will Not Disqualify Surprise Oscar Nominee Riseborough

Hollywood's motion picture academy will not revoke the unexpected best actress nomination for "To Leslie" star Andrea Riseborough, the group's chief executive said on Tuesday after a review of an aggressive campaign on her behalf. Riseborough was nominated for best actress for playing an alcoholic single mother in the little-seen…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 1, 2023

Film academy to conduct ‘review’ after Andrea Riseborough’s surprise Oscar nod

LOS ANGELES — Just days after nominations for this year’s Oscars were unveiled, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Friday that it is “conducting a review” of this year’s nominees to make sure none of them violated the organization’s rules around campaigning.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 27, 2023

Alfonso Cuarón could reunite with Iñárritu and Del Toro at Oscars with 'Le Pupille'

LOS ANGELES — The Mexican filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón isn't exactly a stranger to the members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 20, 2023

‘Top Gun,’ ‘Black Panther’ Advance in Oscars Shortlist

Blockbusters like “Top Gun: Maverick,” “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” and “Avatar: The Way of Water” and pop stars like Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift and Rihanna just got one step closer to getting Oscar nominations. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Wednesday announced shortlists in 10 categories for…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 22, 2022