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Academy Rule Changes Ban AI Nominees While Opening the Acting and International Feature Categories
Here is the press release from AMPAS with the rules for the 99th Academy Awards. In addition to tackling AI, the Acting categories can now nominate someone for two different performances, while there are ways that a country could have two nominees in Best International Feature. Take a look: The Academy’s Board of Governors has […] More
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The Academy Announces Dates for 99th and 100th Oscars
Here is the press release from ABC and AMPAS regarding the dates for the 99th and 100th Academy Award ceremonies. Take a look: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and ABC today announced the 99th Oscars® will take place on Sunday, March 14, 2027, and the 100th Oscars® will take place on Sunday, March 5, 2028. The shows will […] More
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The Academy Announced 2025-2026 Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting Recipients
Here is the press release from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Take a look: Three individuals and two writing teams have been selected as the recipients of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ 2025-2026 Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting, an international talent development program that supports non-professional screenwriters. This year, to […] More
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The Academy Has Invited 534 New Members to Join Their Ranks
Every year, it’s always fun to see who the newest Academy members turn out to be. Once the Oscars are over, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences gets to work extending invitations. Today, those were revealed, with 534 people from all corners of the film world being invited to join their ranks. You […] More
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Tom Cruise and Dolly Parton Among Those to Be Presented with Honorary Oscars
This afternoon, the board of governors over at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has revealed who they will be bestowing Honorary Oscars upon. That list is led by none other than Tom Cruise and Dolly Parton. In addition to Cruise and Parton, Debbie Allen and Wynn Thomas will be receiving Honorary Awards. In the […] More
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Academy Establishes New Stunt Category for 2027 Oscars
The Academy announced that a brand new category for the Oscars, one dedicated to Achievement in Stunt Design, will debut in 2027. More
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Conan O’Brien Will Return to Host the 98th Academy Awards
If there was any doubt that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and its powers that be were pleased with the job Conan O’Brien did hosting the 97th Oscars, that can be laid to rest today. AMPAS has invited him back to host the 98th ceremony, which he has accepted. O’Brien will be […] More
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Oscar Nominations Delayed a Second Time to January 23rd
Well, the third time might be the charm for Oscar nominations. The situation in Los Angeles remains untenable with the wildfires raging, so the Academy has opted to delay their nomination announcement once again, along with their voting timeline. According to AMPAS, the new date and time for the Academy Award nominations is Thursday, January […] More
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The Academy Has Announced a New Oscar Category for Achievement in Casting
Some big Oscar news today! The Academy has announced a new category, which marks the first time they’ve done so since creating the Best Animated Feature category over two decades ago. This one will reward Achievement in Casting. Read on for more. According to a press release by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and […] More
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‘Barbie’ Has Been Deemed an Adapted Screenplay by the Academy
One of the more interesting early Oscar stories to follow has been where the script for Barbie will compete. Will it be in Best Adapted Screenplay or Best Original Screenplay? Well, despite the Writers Guild of America deeming to to be an Original Screenplay contender, the writers within the Academy have decided differently. According to […] More
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NTR Jr, Ram Charan, David Zaslav, and Taylor Swift Among New Academy Members
RRR stars NTR Jr and Ram Charan are among the 398 new members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. More
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Academy Changes Theatrical Eligibility Rules for 2025 Oscars
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have revised their rules on theatrical eligibility for Best Picture qualification. More










