Academy Awards: News

04 Jan 2023

OTT releases

Watch the probable Oscar nominations on these OTT platforms

The Academy Awards widely known as the Oscars announced the shortlist of some categories late last month and cinephiles cannot wait for the final nominations list of all categories.

23 Dec 2022

Bollywood

'Chhello Show' director opens up on ruthless cyberbullying post-Oscars selection 

In September, the Film Federation of India surprised everyone by selecting the lesser-known Gujarati film Chhello Show as India's entry to the 2023 Oscars.

23 Dec 2022

RRR

Oscars 2023: Analyzing 'Naatu Naatu's chances for Original Song win

The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences recently announced its first shortlist for the 2023 Oscars.

22 Dec 2022

Amazon Prime Video

Rishab Shetty's 'Kantara' aims for Oscars; submits application for nomination

While the makers of RRR are campaigning to get the film a spot in the 2023's Oscars race, the Kannada movie Kantara is also eyeing nominations at the 95th Academy Awards.

22 Dec 2022

RRR

Oscars 2023: 'Naatu Naatu,' 'Last Film Show' get shortlisted

The clock has begun to tick for the 2023 Oscars!

18 Dec 2022

Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt birthday special: 5 iconic roles of the actor

Hollywood actor Brad Pitt is celebrating his 59th birthday on Sunday (December 18).

12 Dec 2022

Film Festival

India's Oscar hope: All about Shaunak Sen's 'All That Breathes'

Shaunak Sen's documentary All That Breathes has been in the buzz for its successful film festival run and has bagged many accolades around the world. This film is internationally co-produced by Sen, Aman Mann, and Teddy Leifer under the Rise Films banner.

09 Dec 2022

RRR

'RRR' receives honorary mention from National Board of Review 2022!

SS Rajamouli's magnum opus RRR is showing no signs of fatigue or exhaustion on the global stage!

03 Dec 2022

Gangubai Kathiawadi

95th Academy Awards: Alia Bhatt-starrer 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' eyeing Oscar nods

One of the blockbuster films of Hindi cinema in 2022, Gangubai Kathiawdi starring Alia Bhatt in the titular role, is eyeing big nominations at the 95th Academy Awards.

30 Nov 2022

Hollywood

Oscars 2023 will present all 23 categories during live telecast

The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has come up with a fresh format for the 95th Academy Awards set to happen in 2023.

22 Nov 2022

Netflix

When, where to watch 'Last Film Show' on OTT?

Chhello Show, India's official entry to the 95th Academy Awards, is all set to have its digital premiere on Netflix on Friday.

08 Nov 2022

Jimmy Kimmel

Jimmy Kimmel aside, celebrities who hosted Oscars thrice or more

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Monday that Jimmy Kimmel will return as host of the Oscars 2023 for the third time on March 12.

05 Nov 2022

RRR

#NewsBytesExplainer: Ever wondered how Oscars work? Here's everything to know

The Academy Awards, or the Oscars, are considered the benchmark of cinematic excellence since they honor the creme de la creme of global cinema.

11 Oct 2022

Entertainment

10-year-old 'Chhello Show' child actor dies of cancer

While the cast and crew of Chhello Show (Last Film Show) are awaiting the film's theatrical premiere on Friday, a tragic development has dampened the jolly ride of India's official entry to the 95th Academy Awards.

10 Oct 2022

Box Office

This Thursday, watch India's official Oscars entry at Rs. 95

It's a wonderful time to be a cinephile!

08 Oct 2022

RRR

'RRR's 'Naatu Naatu' among top Oscar contenders? See Variety's predictions

It looks like there's no stopping ace filmmaker SS Rajamouli's mega-budget film RRR.

06 Oct 2022

RRR

'RRR' kickstarts Oscars campaign; to compete in multiple major categories!

Despite being snubbed by the Film Federation of India in the Academy race, all is not lost for SS Rajamouli's global phenomenon RRR, which has now kickstarted its Oscars campaign.

24 Sep 2022

Siddharth Roy Kapur

Scrap 'Chhello Show' as India's official Oscars entry, demands FWICE

Recently, the Film Federation of India (FFI) took everyone by surprise by announcing Gujarati film Chhello Show (Last Film Show) as India's official entry for the 2023 Oscars.

20 Sep 2022

RRR

This Gujarati movie is India's entry for Oscars 2023

While social media platforms and fan groups increasingly batted for films like RRR and The Kashmir Files to get nominated as India's submission to the Best International Feature Film category at the Oscars 2023, the final decision has been made.

30 Aug 2022

Will Smith

Post slap-gate, Chris Rock apparently declined to host Oscars 2023

After the infamous "slap-gate" incident at the Oscars this year, comedian Chris Rock revealed that he declined the offer to host the Academy Awards 2023.

23 Apr 2022

Hollywood

Will Smith spotted in Mumbai; Netflix cancels his 'Bright 2'

Hollywood actor Will Smith has been ruling the headlines ever since he slapped comedian Chris Rock onstage during the 2022 Oscars ceremony.

23 Apr 2022

Hollywood

'Night Sky' trailer: Sissy Spacek, JK Simmons, and mysterious portal

Two Academy Award-winning actors, Sissy Spacek (Coal Miner's Daughter) and JK Simmons (Whiplash) are coming together for a brand new series on Amazon Prime Video.

14 Apr 2022

Upcoming Movies

'Otta': Oscar winning-sound designer Resul Pookutty preparing for debut directorial

Academy Award-winning sound designer Resul Pookutty is gearing up for his debut feature film directorial.

12 Apr 2022

Hollywood

5 underrated movies that never won Oscar, but deserved one

The Academy Awards are considered to be the highest recognition any film can get.

09 Apr 2022

Hollywood

Chris Rock row: Will Smith gets 10-year ban from Oscars

Hollywood actor Will Smith has been banned from attending the Oscars and events conducted by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) for the next 10 years.

05 Apr 2022

Princess Diana

Novel written by Princess Diana's brother to get on-screen adaptation

To Catch A King: Charles II's Great Escape, a novel written by Charles Spencer, the younger brother of Princess Diana, is all set to get an onscreen adaptation.

02 Apr 2022

Will Smith

Will Smith resigns from Academy over Oscars slapping incident

Hollywood actor Will Smith has resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), days after he slapped comedian Chris Rock on the stage of Oscars 2022.

29 Mar 2022

Hollywood

Will Smith apologizes to Chris Rock; the Academy launches probe

Will Smith has issued an apology to comedian Chris Rock for slapping him on the stage at the 94th Academy Awards ceremony.

28 Mar 2022

Hollywood

5 Indian connections at the 94th Academy Awards

The 94th Academy Awards concluded on Monday.

28 Mar 2022

Will Smith

#Oscars2022: Will Smith slaps Chris Rock, apologizes to all present

The 94th Academy Awards concluded on Monday.

28 Mar 2022

Will Smith

Oscars 2022: 5 interesting highlights from this year's event

The 94th Academy Awards concluded on Monday.

28 Mar 2022

Hollywood

#Oscars2022: 'CODA' wins Best Picture, Jane Campion is Best Director

The 94th Academy Awards concluded on Monday.

24 Mar 2022

Entertainment

Oscars 2022: Which Best Picture-nominee is being streamed the most?

The most-coveted Academy Awards 2022 are just around the corner.

24 Mar 2022

A24

'Men' trailer: Jessie Buckley is surrounded by creepy, creepy men

A24 recently dropped the trailer for its upcoming horror flick, Men.

24 Mar 2022

No Time To Die

Oscars 2022: 5 interesting facts about the most-awaited event

We are just days away from the 94th Academy Awards, which is slated to be held on March 28 at its usual venue, that is the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California.

24 Mar 2022

Netflix

Oscars 2022: Streaming details of 5 Best Picture nominees

We are just days away from the 94th Academy Awards, slated to be held on March 28 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California.

22 Mar 2022

Hulu

Where can you watch these 5 'Best Picture' Oscar winners?

We are just days away from the 94th Academy Awards, slated to be held on March 28 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California.

28 Feb 2022

Serena Williams

#KingRichard: Will Smith's SAG, Golden Globes wins strengthen Oscar chances

Actor, rapper, and film producer Will Smith won the best actor trophy at this year's Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards for his performance in King Richard.