Oscars may have no host again in 2020
Los Angeles, May 15 (IANS) The Academy Awards in 2020 may also end up having no host, just like this year’s Oscar’s ceremony, if ABC …
Spielberg to express Netflix concerns at Oscars to Academy
Los Angeles, March 2 (IANS) Filmmaker Steven Spielberg is likely to take his criticism of Netflix films at the Oscars to the Academy of Motion …
India at the Oscars: Too late, too little (Comment)
Mumbai, Feb 26 (IANS) Finally, India has done it at the Oscars. A ‘period film unlike “Lagaan”, “Devdas” or “Baahubali” — entitled “Period. End Of …
A night of many firsts, Oscars 2019 spotlights women, diversity (Roundup)
Los Angeles, Feb 25 (IANS) Honouring a stream of women, people of colour and films and talent from across the worl, Oscars 2019 turned out …
Rami Malek falls off Oscars stage
Los Angeles, Feb 25 (IANS) After winning an Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading role, actor Rami Malek fell off the 2019 Academy Awards …
Billy Porter breaks sartorial barrier at Oscars 2019
Los Angeles, Feb 25 (IANS) “Pose” star Billy Porter, known for championing gender-fluid style, turned heads at the red carpet at the 91st Academy Awards …
Spike Lee pays tribute to Prince at Oscars
Los Angeles, Feb 25 (IANS) Filmmaker Spike Lee had his fashion game on point for the Oscars 2019, where he paid tribute to late music …
Rami Malek named Best Actor at Oscars 2019
Los Angeles, Feb 25 (IANS) Actor Rami Malek received an Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading role at the 91st Academy Awards ceremony for …
Queen gives electrifying start to Oscars 2019
Los Angeles, Feb 25 (IANS) Rock band Queen with Adam Lambert opened the 91st Academy Awards here with “We will rock you”, which was prominently …
Oscars 2019: Diversity in spotlight after drama
Los Angeles, Feb 23 (IANS) No host, a historic push to a superhero movie, a backlash to plans to give away some awards off-screen: much …
Queen to perform at Oscars 2019
Los Angeles, Feb 19 (IANS) Rock band Queen will perform at the upcoming 91st Academy Awards ceremony, with Adam Lambert on vocals. The Motion Picture …
Academy to air all Oscars categories live
Los Angeles, Feb 16 (IANS) Facing mounting pressure from its members, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that it will present all …
Film Academy clarifies controversial Oscars plans
Los Angeles, Feb 14 (IANS) Officers of the Board of Directors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and the Sciences (AMPAS) has sent a …
BAFTA host takes a dig at Oscars
London, Feb 11 (IANS) Actress Joanna Lumley began her hosting gig at the 2019 BAFTA Awards by taking a dig at the Oscars. She took …
Dwayne Johnson tells why he’s not hosting Oscars 2019
Los Angeles, Feb 7 (IANS) Actor Dwayne Johnson says he was approached to host the Oscars this year, but his shooting schedule of “Jumanji: Welcome …
Oscars 2019 gets diverse line-up of presenters
Los Angeles, Feb 5 (IANS) Whoopi Goldberg, Awkwafina, Jennifer Lopez and Daniel Craig will be presenting the upcoming 91st Academy Awards. The Academy of Motion …
Bradley Cooper to perform with Gaga at Oscars
Los Angeles, Feb 2 (IANS) “A Star Is Born” actors Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga will perform on the Oscar-nominated song “Shallow” at the 91st …
Netflix working to get ‘Roma’ star to US for Oscars
Los Angeles, Jan 25 (IANS) Streaming platform Netflix is working on getting a visa for Jorge Antonio Guerrero, the Mexican actor who played Fermín in …
Chris Rock doesn’t want to host the Oscars
New York, Jan 8 (IANS) Comedian Chris Rock has denied any interest hosting the Oscars. The denial came on Monday night at the New York …
Kevin Hart ‘evaluating’ Oscars hosting decision
Los Angeles, Jan 4 (IANS) Comedian Kevin Hart says he is “evaluating” his decision to step down as host of the 91st Academy Awards. In …
Steve Harvey doesn’t want to host Oscars
Los Angeles, Dec 16 (IANS) TV host Steve Harvey says he is not interested in hosting the Oscars. In an interview to Entertainment Tonight, the …
Kevin Hart to host 2019 Oscars
Los Angeles, Dec 5 (IANS) Comedian Kevin Hart will host the next Academy Awards ceremony in February in 2019. The “Ride Along” actor shared the …
After Oscars, BAFTA shifts 2020 award ceremony date
London, Dec 4 (IANS) Four months after the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced a new date for Oscars ceremony in 2020, British …
Political row at Chinese Oscars
Taipei, Nov 19 (IANS) Controversy has broken out at China’s Golden Horse Awards after a winner expressed hope for Taiwan’s independence one day causing a …
‘Village Rockstars’ is India’s official entry to Oscars 2019
Mumbai, Sep 22 (IANS) “Village Rockstars” was selected as Indias official entry to the 91st Academy Awards on Saturday, following which members of the Film …
‘Village Rockstars’ becomes India’s official entry to Oscars 2019
Mumbai, Sep 22 (IANS) Rima Das’ directorial “Village Rockstars”, an Assamese movie, has been selected as India’s official entry to the Oscars 2019. An all-India …
Sterling K. Brown wonders about merit of Oscars’ changes
Los Angeles, Aug 14 (IANS) “Black Panther” actor Sterling K. Brown is torn about the Academy Awards new popular film category. At an event for …
Mark Wahlberg defends Oscars’ new popular film category
Los Angeles, Aug 11 (IANS) Actor Mark Wahlberg says that with the new category introduced by the Academy Awards, he might win a couple of …
A step in right direction: Blum on Oscars’ changes
Los Angeles, Aug 10 (IANS) Producer Jason Blum has lauded Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences for making changes in the upcoming edition of …
Oscars awards body acts to boost diversity
Los Angeles, June 26 (IANS) The group behind the prestigious Oscars film awards has invited 928 artists and executives to join the Academy Awards body …
91st Oscars to revert to February date in 2019
Los Angeles, April 24 (IANS) The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the date for the 91st Oscars — February 24, 2019. The …
Spielberg doesn’t think Netflix movies deserve Oscars
Los Angeles, March 26 (IANS) Legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg thinks Netflix films are “TV movies”, and shouldnt get Oscar consideration. Since Netflix began distributing movies, …
‘Film Stars Don’t Die In Liverpool’: The one that Oscars ignored (Film Review)
Film: “Film Stars Don’t Die In Liverpool”; Starring: Annette Bening, Jamie Bell; Director: Paul McGuigan; Rating: *** (3 and a half stars) Nothing in this …
Shabana Azmi denounces Oscars red carpet culture
Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) Veteran actress and activist Shabana Azmi is amazed to see the desperation to conform to set beauty standards at the Oscars …
Oscars viewership hits record low, Trump takes a dig
Los Angeles/Washington, March 6 (IANS) US President Donald Trump did not leave a chance to take a swipe at the 90th Academy Awards when the …
Oscars viewership ratings hit record low
Los Angeles, March 6 (IANS) The ABC telecast of 90th Academy Awards for American audiences attracted the fewest viewers from the time such records have …
Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha selfie at pre-Oscars party
A pre-Oscars party was attended by Indian couple Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha, who wanted to capture a moment through one selfie. Little would either …
90th Oscars: ‘Shape of Water’ leads at politically painted show (Roundup)
Los Angeles, March 5 (IANS) “The Shape of Water” emerged as the big winner with four honours at the 90th Academy Awards ceremony — including …
Jennifer Lawrence climbs over chairs at Oscars
Los Angeles, March 5 (IANS) Actress Jennifer Lawrence was seen hitching up her sequinned dress to climb over rows of chairs to get to her …
PriceWaterhouseCoopers gets the Razzies at Oscars 2018
Los Angeles, March 5 (IANS) PriceWaterhouseCoopers, among the world’s larges auditors, tax advisers and services companies, was thoroughly roasted at the 90th Oscar awards this …
How NASA space tech has made it to the Oscars
Los Angeles, March 5 (IANS) The company that takes credit for the shine in the coveted Oscar trophy is using a gold coating technology that …