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Oscars voting is about to begin. Who’s on track for a nomination?

LOS ANGELES — We're a week away from the beginning of Oscar nominations voting. Motion picture academy members presumably spent the holidays unwrapping tamales, spiking the eggnog and catching up on the movies they've missed. (Or, from what I'm hearing, watching the ones they love once again instead of doing…

Los Angeles Times

Oscars 2023: NI short film An Irish Goodbye shortlisted in the top 15

"It’s completely surreal to think that a wee film shot in Templepatrick is now rubbing shoulders with our cinematic heroes on an international stage"

Belfast Live

VIEWPOINT 1: In 2023, expect the unexpected

If the last few years have taught us anything, when it comes to politics, culture, the economy and international events, we should always expect the unexpected. After all, did anyone expect Elon Musk to buy Twitter or Will Smith to storm the Oscars stage and deliver the “slap heard 'round…

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The biggest pop culture moments of 2022

There were some massive moments that defined pop culture in 2022 - from a memorable Oscars ceremony to Tickmaster drama.

The New Daily

Young Plato: Documentary film on Belfast primary school gaining BAFTA interest

It also reached the top 150 qualifying films for the Best Documentary category at the Oscars

Belfast Live

The 10 movies set to battle it out for top prize at the Oscars

Although official nominations for best film don't come out until January 12, here's a shortlist worth of consideration

The New Daily

‘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…

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‘That was a horrific night’: how Will Smith has tried to move on after the infamous Oscars slap

The actor striking comedian Chris Rock on stage is all anyone remembers about this year’s Academy Awards – and it has left its mark on both men

The Guardian - UK

Will Smith took over hosting ‘Red Table Talk’ so he could focus on ‘Emancipation’

Want all of the “Emancipation” promotion with none of the awkward questions about that Oscars slap that inevitably get posed to Will Smith? Then the movie star’s takeover of his family’s “Red Table Talk” series is just what the doctor ordered.

Los Angeles Times

Will Smith recalls Emancipation co-star spitting on him months before Chris Rock Oscars slap

The actor, 57, made the claims on Facebook Watch’s Red Table Talk alongside his three children, Trey, 30, Jaden, 24, and Willow, 22

Evening Standard

Triangle of Sadness takes four top prizes at European film awards

Ruben Ostlund’s Palme d’Or-winning satire takes best picture, director, actor and screenplay at continent’s answer to the Oscars

The Guardian - UK

The top Christmas cracker jokes for 2022 as Phil and Holly queue jump row included

This year's shortlist also references the Will Smith and Chris Rock Academy Awards slap incident, as well as Holly and Phil's queue jump row during the mourning period for the Queen.

Edinburgh Live

Video of Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at Oscars tops YouTube chart

Guardian clip which attracted more than 103m views and 1.5m likes was highest trending in UK this year

The Guardian - UK

Will Smith makes his red carpet return alongside wife Jada Pinkett Smith and children after Oscars slap

The actor, 54, has kept a low profile since his slapped comedian Chris Rock during the 94th Academy Awards in March

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Evening Standard

Will Smith joined by glamorously dressed family for Emancipation premiere

The actor who set the internet alight eight months ago after slapping Chris Rock at the Academy Awards returned to the spotlight in high style

Daily Mirror

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith join family in first red carpet since that Oscars slap

Will Smith stepped out on the red carpet alongside wife Jada Pinkett Smith and their three children in the family's first red carpet appearance since Will slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars

Daily Mirror

Tearful Will Smith reveals heartbreaking question nephew asked after Oscars slap

Hollywood star Will Smith has opened up about the fallout from the infamous moment in which he slapped comedian Chris Rock at the Academy Awards earlier this year

Los Angeles Times

After this year’s Oscars controversy, film academy will present all 23 categories live

LOS ANGELES — Following fierce blowback from its own members over changes to this year’s Oscars, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will once again present all 23 awards categories live during the 2023 telecast.

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The Loop: Donald Trump faces criticism from Mitch McConnell, Will Smith on why he 'lost it' on Oscars night, and Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes convicted — as it happened

The news Australia is searching for, and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happen.

The Independent UK

Oscars 2023 to air all 23 award categories live following heavy criticism

Academy is ‘thrilled to be in a position’ to make the change

Los Angeles Times

Will Smith says 'bottled' rage led to Oscars slap: 'Hurt people hurt people'

Will Smith knows that his "horrific decision" to slap Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards casts a long shadow on his upcoming projects and appeared on "The Daily Show" on Monday to unpack his latest mea culpa.

The Guardian - UK

Will Smith speaks to Trevor Noah about ‘bottled rage’ behind Oscars slap

The actor said there were ‘many nuances and complexities’ behind his assault on Chris Rock, but he understood viewers’ revulsion

Evening Standard

Will Smith admits he ‘understands’ if fans aren’t ‘ready’ to watch Emancipation after Oscars slap furore

The Hitch actor, 54, was asked what he would say to someone who does not feel ‘ready’ to see him on screen following the controversy in a new interview

Asharq Al-Awsat

Elizabeth Taylor's 'Lucky Charm' Oscar Dress Found in Suitcase in London

A "lucky charm" Christian Dior dress worn by Elizabeth Taylor on the night she won best actress at the 1961 Oscars is to be sold at auction next month, after being stored in a suitcase in London for over 50 years. It had been assumed the floral print gown with…

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Gujarati Film 'Chhello Show' To Start Its Journey In The OTT World

Continuing to bring the finest cinema to audiences across the world, Chhello Show (Last Film Show) India's official entry to the 95th Academy Awards will be starting its OTT journey in India. Read on for details:

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