Academy Awards: News

04 Dec 2024

Donald Trump

Sean 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

India

Indian 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 Festival

India'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

Hollywood

Late 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 Jackman

Will 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 Khan

The 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

Doordarshan

How 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

China

Why 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

BAFTA

Why 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 Chopra

Will '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

Argentina

Pakistan 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 Office

Hugh 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

BAFTA

Sandhya 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 Affleck

Matt 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 Lokhande

No, '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 Khan

Chhaya 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

ZEE5

Randeep 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 Robbie

Margot 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 Khan

Oscars: 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 Khan

When 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 Khan

How 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 Khan

Oscars: 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

Bollywood

Meet 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 Rao

OTT: 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 Rao

Kiran 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

Hollywood

Oscars 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 Festival

Why 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

Anime

Hayao 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

Adele

Kate 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

Dhanush

Dhanush'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 Devgn

MM 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

BAFTA

Legendary 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 Awards

Quincy 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 Eilish

Billie 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.