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New AMPAS CEO Would Like to See Every Oscar Category Presented During Next Year’s Ceremony
It hasn’t been long since Bill Kramer became the new CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, but he’s already making his voice heard. Despite only occupying the position since July 1st, Kramer plans for the future of the institution, acknowledging during a recent interview that:”The Academy was founded in 1927 and […] More
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Janet Yang Elected as President of The Academy
Janet Yang is known for having produced critically acclaimed films such as “The Joy Luck Club”, and “Over The Moon.” More
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Oscars News: Ceremony To Cut Eight Awards From ABC Telecast
The 94th Oscars telecast on March 27th will be different from previous shows. Eight awards – production design, original score, makeup/hairstyling, film editing, documentary short, live-action short, and sound – will be presented an hour before the ABC telecast. Last year’s Oscars telecast was the lowest-rated in the history of the prestigious ceremony. This is […] More
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Awards Season / Oscar Predictions Update: A First Crack at Post Nomination Predix
Well, wasn’t that interesting? After previewing the Oscar nominations last week (here), we saw on Tuesday morning where I was right and where I was wrong. As always, there was plenty of both. I actually got 90 of my picks correct, which is ever so slightly worse than last year, but I think a lot […] More
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94th Academy Award Nominations Revealed in Another Snub and Surprise Filled Announcement
Moments ago, the 94th Academy Award nominations were announced. As always, they shocked in ways both good and bad, but largely, this was a diverse and eclectic lineup from Oscar. Leading the way was The Power of the Dog with twelve nominations. Dune followed close behind with ten, while Belfast and West Side Story each […] More
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Academy Reveals Shortlists for Ten Categories!
Just a few moments ago, the Academy revealed their ten shortlists for the 94th Oscars. Now, we know which films are advancing in the following categories: Best Documentary Feature, Best Documentary Short Subject, Best International Feature Film, Best Makeup and Hairstyling, Best Original Score, Best Original Song, Best Animated Short Film, Best Live Action Short […] More
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The Academy Announces New Rule Changes to Various Categories for 2022 Oscars
The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) Board of Governors announced on Wednesday new rule changes to various categories at the Academy Awards, notably in the sound and music branches. The biggest changes include that the Best International Feature Film and Short Film categories will expand its shortlist from 10 films to 15 […] More
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Samuel L. Jackson, Elaine May, Liv Ullmann to Receive Honorary Oscars
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Governors Awards will return in 2022, following a year off due to the pandemic, with an exciting and diverse roster of legendary honorees. Samuel L. Jackson, actress-writer-director Elaine May, and actress Liv Ullmann will be presented with honorary Oscars, and actor Danny Glover will be presented with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, at the 12th Governors Awards ceremony […] More
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The Highs and Lows of the 93rd Academy Awards
After a day of reflection (for more emotion, listen to our latest podcast episode here), I’m ready to talk more about the Oscars. To be sure, the Academy Awards were a mixed bag this year, as they always are, but the 93rd ceremony certainly stood out. There were some ways in which that was actually […] More
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93rd Academy Awards Showcase Changes, ‘Nomadland’ as Best Picture, and More
Well now, here we are. The Oscars are in the books. And you know what? Up until the end of the show, I was mostly okay with the changes that Steven Soderbergh and company instituted. After all, this Academy Award ceremony is different than any other, so the 93rd Academy Awards should be unique. Moving […] More
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Steven Yeun Added to the List of Oscar Presenters
In a surprise, last-minute announcement, the 93rd Academy Award producers Steven Soderbergh, Jesse Collins, and Stacy Sher announced that Minari star Steven Yeun will join the already stacked cast of presenters during the show’s telecast on April 25th. Other than Steven Yeun, the lineup of presenters include Riz Ahmed, Angela Bassett, Halle Berry, Bong Joon […] More
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Awards Season / Oscar Predictions Update: Time for My Final Picks!
Pencils down! If you haven’t finalized your Oscar predictions by now, today’s the day. We’re just about 48 hours away from the Academy Awards, so what are you waiting for? I wrapped mine up a day or two ago, but stewed a little longer, letting my selections simmer. Last Sunday, we did nearly final predictions […] More
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