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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
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Academy Enlists New Social Media Campaign Rules in Wake of Andrea Riseborough Controversy
In light of controversy surrounding Andrea Riseborough’s Oscar nomination, the Academy has enlisted a new set of rules. More
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Academy to Create Production and Technology Branch
The new branch will be comprised of stunt coordinators, script supervisors, choreographers, and music supervisors among others. More
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Jimmy Kimmel Will Host the 95th Academy Awards Ceremony
Jimmy Kimmel will return as host for the 95th edition of the Academy Awards ceremony, after presenting the show back in 2017 and 2018. The announcement was made this morning by Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner, executive producers and showrunners behind the Oscars telecast. The last time the late night star hosted the show featured […] More
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Chris Rock Rejected the Opportunity to Host Next Year’s Academy Awards
Chris Rock has turned down the opportunity to host next year’s Academy Awards. The comedian revealed he turned down the offer during a recent live performance. Rock has been surrounded by controversy alongside Will Smith, ever since during this year’s ceremony, Smith slapped Rock on stage after the South Carolina comedian made a joke at […] More














