Academy Awards: News

09 Feb 2022

Entertainment

Everything to know about Oscars-nominated Indian documentary, 'Writing with Fire'

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the nominations for the 94th Academy Awards on Tuesday.

08 Feb 2022

Priyanka Chopra Jonas

5 lesser-known Indian films that have received Academy Award nominations/wins

The Academy Award 2022 nominations were announced on Tuesday and Jai Bhim sadly could not grab nomination under any category.

08 Feb 2022

Jai Bhim

Despite hopes, 'Jai Bhim' fails to bag Oscars 2022 nod

Ahead of the Academy Awards 2022 on March 27, the official nominations were announced on Tuesday.

21 Jan 2022

Mohanlal

Oscars 2022: 'Jai Bhim,' 'Marakkar' enter eligible feature film list

After a few scenes from Suriya-led Jai Bhim made it to the official YouTube channel of The Academy, the widely-acclaimed movie has added another feather on its cap.

22 Dec 2021

Entertainment

Oscars 2022 sees Indian documentary, 'Writing with Fire,' in shortlist

An Indian documentary, Writing with Fire, has made it to the shortlist of 15 films in the Documentary Feature category of the Oscars 2022.

16 Dec 2021

Cannes Film Festival

'Parasite' actor Park So-dam undergoes surgery for papillary thyroid cancer

South Korean actress Park So-dam, well known for her work in the Oscar-winning film Parasite, underwent an immediate surgery recently after being diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer, confirmed her agency.

24 Oct 2021

Entertainment

'Koozhangal' beats 'Sherni', 'Sardar Udham' to become India's Oscars entry

Beating 13 other films, Tamil movie Koozhangal has been selected as India's official entry to the Oscars 2022.

22 Oct 2021

Vidya Balan

Oscars 2022: 'Sherni', 'Sardar Udham' shortlisted for India's official entry

Vidya Balan's Sherni and Vicky Kaushal's film Sardar Udham have been shortlisted for India's official entry to Oscars 2022.

10 Sep 2021

Hollywood

Colin Firth birthday special: His movies we don't talk about

Colin Firth has given us some of the most memorable roles ever in classic ventures such as Bridget Jones's Diary and Pride and Prejudice.

02 Jul 2021

Vidya Balan

Vidya Balan, Ekta Kapoor selected to vote for Oscars 2022

Vidya Balan, Ekta Kapoor, her mother Shobha Kapoor and Shrihari Sathe might get a chance to vote for the Academy Awards next year.

26 Jun 2021

Entertainment

SAG Awards 2022 will be live show lasting two hours

The official date for the 2022 Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards has been announced.

28 May 2021

Entertainment

Oscars 2022: Key dates announced, return to Dolby Theatre confirmed

It has only been a month since this year's Oscars, and the key dates for the 94th Academy Awards are already out.

24 May 2021

Entertainment

'Braveheart' turns 26: Mel Gibson had rejected this film initially?

The epic historical fiction war film Braveheart released 26 years ago today.

23 May 2021

Filmfare Awards

A quick question: Ever thought about how trophies are made?

'Tis the season of award ceremonies, people!

14 May 2021

Hollywood

Amazon Prime buys exclusive rights to Oscar-winning film 'Another Round'

Academy Award-winning Danish comedy-drama Another Round, starring Hollywood star Mads Mikkelsen, will be released on Amazon Prime Video on May 20, the streaming platform announced on Thursday.

05 May 2021

Adele

Happy Birthday Adele: Interesting facts about the deep-voiced English singer

English singer-songwriter Adele, known for her powerful and melodious voice, turns 33 today.

27 Apr 2021

Hollywood

Leonardo DiCaprio to lead Oscar-winning 'Another Round' English language remake?

Barely a day after becoming the Best International Feature at Oscars 2021, Danish film Another Round is reportedly getting an English remake.

26 Apr 2021

X

Star of Oscars 2021 Chloe Zhao gets censored in China

Filmmaker Chloe Zhao was undoubtedly the star at the 93rd Academy Award function that concluded earlier today.

26 Apr 2021

Steven Spielberg

First teaser of Steven Spielberg's 'West Side Story' makes waves

Steven Spielberg fans were treated with the first trailer of his new movie West Side Story, starring Ansel Elgort and Rachel Zegler.

26 Apr 2021

Chadwick Boseman

Oscar's Chadwick Boseman snub leaves his fans seething in anger

The 93rd Academy Awards ceremony aired today from LA: Union Station and Dolby Theatre. Must say, it witnessed some interesting winners.

26 Apr 2021

Irrfan Khan

Oscars remembers Irrfan and Athaiya; 'My Octopus Teacher' bags award

My Octopus Teacher, which has Indian filmmaker Swati Thiyagarajan as associate producer and production manager, won the best documentary feature at the Oscars, which also honored actor Irrfan Khan and costume designer Bhanu Athaiya in its "In Memoriam" segment.

26 Apr 2021

Rishi Kapoor

Oscars 2021: India's first-Oscar winner, Athaiya, Irrfan Khan, SSR remembered

The 93rd Academy Award was staged today and the film-like show paid tribute to many "legends we've lost," during the 'In Memorium' section.

26 Apr 2021

Entertainment

Oscar 2021: Yuh-Jung Youn wins best supporting actress for 'Minari'

Veteran South Korean star Yuh-Jung Youn became the first South Korean actor to win the best-supporting actress Oscar for Minari at the 93rd Academy Awards in Los Angeles.

26 Apr 2021

Nomadland

Oscars: Chloe Zhao becomes second woman to win best director

Filmmaker Chloe Zhao has scripted history at the 93rd Academy Awards.

26 Apr 2021

Chadwick Boseman

Oscars 2021: Interesting facts about this year's ceremony

The 93rd Academy Award ceremony finally aired today, after facing months of delay.

26 Apr 2021

Steven Soderbergh

All you need to know about Oscars 2021

With the Oscars just around the corner, the buzz around it is at an all-time high.

25 Apr 2021

Entertainment

Did you know: These actors have NEVER won an Oscar

Despite getting nominated four times, Brad Pitt couldn't win an Academy Award until 2020.

29 Mar 2021

Hollywood

'No Zoom' Oscars: Academy mandates nominees' in-person attendance, faces backlash

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has apparently issued a mandate that there will be no video-conferencing facilities like Zoom available for the 93rd Oscars ceremony.

21 Mar 2021

Entertainment

This is where you can watch this year's Oscar-nominated movies

The 93rd Academy Award nominations were recently announced, and the Best Picture category has a total of eight nominees.

21 Mar 2021

Entertainment

Only presenters, nominees, and guests to attend 'in-person' Oscars 2021

The 93rd Academy Awards main event was supposed to be an in-person one, but changes to that announcement are coming out now.

17 Mar 2021

Hollywood

Journalist questions PeeCee's qualification for announcing Oscar nominations, she replies

Priyanka Chopra has hit back at an Australian journalist who questioned the actress' credibility in the entertainment industry.

16 Mar 2021

Priyanka Chopra Jonas

'The White Tiger' gets Oscars nod, Priyanka Chopra is proud

The White Tiger, starring Adarsh Gourav, Priyanka Chopra, and Rajkummar Rao, has been nominated in the 'Best Adapted Screenplay' category for the 93rd Academy Awards.

15 Mar 2021

Priyanka Chopra Jonas

93rd Oscar nominations announced! Check who all got nominated

Star couple Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra announced the nominees for the 93rd Academy Awards today in a two-part livestream.

11 Mar 2021

Celebrity

Star couple Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas to announce Oscar nominations

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences revealed that the entertainment industry's power couple — Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas — will be announcing the nominations for this year's Oscars on March 15 at 5:19 am (pacific time).

08 Mar 2021

Barack Obama

This year's Oscar documentary race has two ex-US Presidents' connections

The Academy Awards aka Oscars are touted as Hollywood's and the world's most prestigious film awards.

11 Feb 2021

Hollywood

Oscars to go ahead with multiple in-person ceremonies simultaneously

The 93rd Academy Awards is braving all odds of pandemic to retain its stature of the highest global recognition for films.

10 Feb 2021

Entertainment

Oscars: Academy releases shortlisted titles for nine categories

Advancing toward the deadline of April 25 when the 93rd Academy Awards will be held, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has revealed the shortlisted titles for nine categories.

10 Feb 2021

Jallikattu

'Jallikattu,' India's entry to Oscars, is out of the race

Malayalam movie Jallikattu, India's official entry for the Best International Feature Film at the Academy Awards 2021, has failed to make it to the list of the 15 features that will be competing for a spot in the final five.

05 Feb 2021

Bollywood

'Natkhat' in Oscars race: Vidya Balan shares snippet from movie

Bollywood actor Vidya Balan's short film Natkhat has entered the race for Oscars 2021 in the Best Short Film category.