Academy Awards: News
'Mother India,' 'DDLJ' to be screened at the Academy Museum
In a historic first for Indian cinema, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles will host Emotion in Colour: A Kaleidoscope of Indian Cinema.
Timothee Chalamet's 'A Complete Unknown' hits India on February 28
The Academy Award-nominated film A Complete Unknown, starring Timothee Chalamet as legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, has finally received an Indian release date: February 28.
Zoe Saldana's BAFTA win makes her an Oscar frontrunner
The 2025 awards season is already seeing fierce competition in the Best Supporting Actress category, with Zoe Saldana and Ariana Grande emerging as leading contenders.
Oscars 2026: Films must disclose their AI usage
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is said to be mulling making it compulsory for filmmakers to declare their use of artificial intelligence (AI) in movies, especially those vying for the Oscars.
'The Birthday Party': Willem Dafoe thriller to premiere at Berlinale
The upcoming drama, The Birthday Party, starring four-time Academy Award nominee Willem Dafoe, will premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival.
Netflix and its silence surrounding Karla Sofia Gascon's controversial remarks
Streaming giant Netflix is under fire for its silence after racially insensitive social media posts of Emilia Perez star Karla Sofia Gascon were exposed.
Karla Sofia Gascon to remain in Oscar race despite controversy
Karla Sofia Gascon, the first openly transgender actor to be nominated for an Oscar in an acting category, has refused to withdraw her nomination despite backlash over past social media posts.
Who's the Welsh billionaire's son behind Oscar-nominated 'The Brutalist'
Trevor Matthews, son of Welsh tech billionaire Sir Terry Matthews, is making waves in Hollywood with The Brutalist.
When, where to watch 'Anuja' on OTT
Oscar-nominated short film Anuja, co-produced by Priyanka Chopra Jonas's Purple Pebble Pictures, Mindy Kaling, and Guneet Monga's Sikhya Entertainment, will make its digital debut on Netflix.
Roy v/s Roy!: Kieran Culkin-Jeremy Strong receive Oscar nods
Kieran Culkin and Jeremy Strong, who are both famous for playing siblings in the hit series Succession, have received nominations for Best Supporting Actor at the 2025 Oscars.
'The Girl with the Needle' review: Haunting, well-acted, and artistic
The Danish film The Girl with the Needle, nominated for an Oscar in the Best International Feature Film category, is a haunting, evocative piece of art.
Who's Karla Sofia Gascon? Trans actor making Oscar history
Karla Sofia Gascon, the star of the Spanish-language movie musical Emilia Perez, has made history as the first openly trans female actor to receive an Oscar nomination.
Why Oscar darling 'Emilia Pérez' is facing backlash in Mexico
The French film Emilia Pérez, directed by Jacques Audiard, made history with a record-breaking 13 Oscar nominations on Thursday.
Angelina's 'Maria' ignored by Oscars: Is Hollywood 'Team Brad'
Angelina Jolie, who made a stellar acting comeback with the biopic Maria, is reportedly "devastated" after being snubbed for an Oscar nomination.
Oscars 2025: No nominations in International Film category for India
The 97th Academy Awards nominations were announced on Thursday at the Dolby Theatre.
Priyanka Chopra, Guneet Monga's 'Anuja' nominated for Oscars 2025!
India's 2025 Oscars hopes are still alive!
'Emilia Pérez' leads Oscar nominations: Full list here
After repeated delays due to the devastating wildfires in California, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences finally announced the final nominees for the 97th Academy Awards on Thursday (Indian time).
Oscar-contender 'Seed of the Sacred Fig' to release in India
Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof's acclaimed movie, The Seed of the Sacred Fig, will hit Indian theaters on Friday, January 24.
Will Oscars be canceled for first time in 96 years
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has firmly dismissed rumors that the 97th Academy Awards, set for March 2, would be canceled.
Oscar nominations announcement delayed again due to LA fires
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has once again adjusted its timeline for the 97th Academy Awards due to the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles.
Oscar nominee Djimon Hounsou is 'struggling financially' despite Hollywood success
Actor Djimon Hounsou, a two-time Oscar nominee, recently opened up about his continued financial struggles despite having a successful Hollywood career for over two decades.
Catastrophic LA wildfires impact Oscars; nominations announcement postponed
The 97th Academy Awards nominations, set to be announced on January 17, have been delayed amid the raging wildfires in Los Angeles.
Priyanka Chopra joins Oscar-hopeful short film 'Anuja' as executive producer
Priyanka Chopra Jonas has come on board as executive producer of the short film Anuja.
'Kanguva,' 'Aadujeevitham,' 'Girls Will Be Girls' in Oscar 2025 race
In a shocking turn of events, Kanguva, the much-hyped Tamil film starring Suriya and Bobby Deol, has been listed as a contender for the Academy Awards 2025.
Wait for Oscar-shortlisted 'Santosh' gets longer for Indians: Here's why
The UK's Oscar contender, Santosh, directed by British-Indian filmmaker Sandhya Suri, may be delayed in its Indian release on January 10.
'Anuja' Oscars campaign has surpassed film budget, reveals Guneet Monga
Guneet Monga Kapoor, the executive producer of the short film Anuja, has revealed that the fundraising efforts for the project exceeded its actual budget.
Aishwarya's 'Jodhaa Akbar' 'lehenga' makes its way to Oscars museum
Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has made it to the official social media handles of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS).
'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.
'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.
FFI 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.
'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.
'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.
'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.
'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.
Oscars 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).
'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.
Denis 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.
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.
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.
'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).