Keyword "Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences" - List of latest news (48 results)

22/04 Huge new Oscars rule baffles fans

A new mandate has been implemented ahead of the 2026 Oscars, and it’s prompted confusion among film fans as to why it wasn’t already in place.

11/04 The Oscars to Finally Include 'Best Stunt Design' Category

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences (AMPAS) announced on Thursday that it will finally include a "Best Stunt Design" category.

11/03 Lip reader reveals what Emma Stone and Margaret Qualley’s ‘heated’ exchange at Oscars was really about

Were the actresses giving each other lip?

03/03 Who won Oscars for 2025? See the full winners list here

"Anora" won big at the 2025 Oscars. Here's the full list of who won and was nominated for this year's Academy Awards.

02/03 Who's hosting the 2025 Oscars? All about host Conan O'Brien.

TV funnyman Conan O'Brien takes the reins as host of the Oscars, Hollywood's biggest night. Here's more on plans for the 2025 Academy Awards.

17/01 Stephen King Calls for Cancellation of Oscars: 'Wearing Fancy Clothes While L.A. Burns'

Iconic horror author and far-left activist Stephen King is calling for the Academy Awards to be cancelled amid the wildfires still raging through the Los Angeles area.

16/11 Popular presenter of the Oscars ceremony was dethroned | There is already a replacement for 2025

Who would have thought that the biggest night in world cinema would have one of the most brilliant comedians on television as master of ceremonies? This is exactly what the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (Oscars) has just announced.

12/09 Halle Berry 'Eternally Miffed' No Black Woman Has Won a Best Actress Oscar After Her 2002 Win

Actress Halle Berry says she has been "eternally miffed" no black woman has won the Best Actress award at the Oscars since her 2002 win.

23/03 Couple fell pregnant a week after meeting

A couple who fell pregnant a week after meeting on a dating app proved doubters wrong and are happily married two years on.

18/03 This was the first daughter of two Oscar winners to triumph with the Hollywood Academy

In the 70s, the daughter of two Oscar winners also got the coveted statuette, which was the first and last time that this happened.

12/03 Hollywood star addresses wild rumour

Hollywood star Olivia Munn has been forced to address a wild rumour circulating on social media this week.

08/03 The Oscars Now Have D.E.I. Rules, but Some Say It’s Just a Performance

How “Oppenheimer,” a movie about the men who developed the atomic bomb, met the new standards.

07/03 Oscars 2024 Predictions: Who Will Win Best Picture, Actor and Actress?

“Oppenheimer” is the best picture favorite, but the best actress race is full of suspense. Our expert predicts which films and artists will get trophies on Sunday.

06/03 And the Oscars Carpet Color Goes … Back to Red

Following the surprise of last year’s champagne-hued rug, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences unveiled a bright red one on Wednesday at the Dolby Theater.

05/03 The Best Actress Nominee Who Will Keep You Guessing

Our critic on Sandra Hüller in “Anatomy of a Fall”

05/03 ‘Barbie’ Ruled the Box Office, but 2023 Was Tough for Women in Hollywood

The number of top films with actresses in leading roles was the lowest in a decade, and women have been joining the film academy at a considerably slower rate.

04/03 Why Is There No Oscar for Best Choreography?

Imaginative dance abounds in Hollywood, but its creators remain unheralded at awards time.

25/02 Oscars to Honor 'Best Casting' Before Adding 'Best Stunt' Category

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences (AMPAS) last week announced that it would be adding the new category of Best Casting.

08/02 The First New Oscar in More Than 20 Years Goes to Casting Directors

After decades of lobbying from the casting field, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is adding its first new award category since 2001.

01/02 Margot Robbie breaks silence after missing out on Best Actress at the 2024 Oscars

After a few days of controversy, Margot Robbie spoke for the first time about not being recognized as an actress in the 2024 Oscar nominations.

24/01 Ryan Gosling Slams Oscars After Margot Robbie, Greta Gerwig 'Barbie' Snubs

Ryan Gosling was thrilled to receive an Oscar nomination for his role as Ken in last year's hit film, "Barbie," but even with the gratitude he ended up criticizing the Academy for not also handing the film's star Margot Robbie and director Greta Gerwig the same consideration.

23/01 Oscar nominations 2024: See the full list of nominees

And the Oscar goes to … Nominations for the 96th annual Academy Awards were announced Tuesday. The categories were announced by actors Zazie Beetz and Jack Quaid from the Samuel Goldwyn Theat…

23/01 Sad truth behind Margot Robbie disappearing

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10/01 Emily Blunt attends Governors Awards solo after her conversation with John Krasinski goes viral

Emily Blunt may have further fuelled speculation into her marriage by attending the Governors Awards Tuesday night solo.

10/01 Celeb couple’s surprise red carpet debut after 3 years quietly dating

John Mulaney and Olivia Munn are finally red carpet-official.

09/01 Jewish Group Assails Film Academy’s Diversity Efforts

An open letter signed by notable actors and producers criticized the organization for not including Jews as an underrepresented group as part of a new initiative.

09/01 Letter blasting Motion Picture Academy for ‘antisemitism’ signed by David Schwimmer and over 200 stars

“There is a duty for the entertainment world to do its part in disseminating whole and human depictions of Jews, to increase understanding and empathy in viewers in these dangerous times.&#82…

05/01 Surprise at the 2024 Oscars | Barbie faces Oppenheimer in yet another category

There is a big twist at the 2024 Oscars that puts “Barbie” in direct confrontation with “Oppenheimer” in yet another category.

20/11 Real reason behind Meghan’s ‘surprise’ Hollywood move

Hollywood insiders have lifted the lid on Meghan Markle’s “surprise” appearance at a recent A-list industry event, describing it as an attempt to quash speculation that her brand is in trouble.

15/11 Jimmy Kimmel to Host the Oscars for the Fourth Time

Jimmy Kimmel is returning as host of the Academy Awards for the second straight year and fourth time overall.

13/11 He made several cult films: star cameraman John Bailey is dead

John Bailey directed cult films such as “Groundhog Day” and was president of the Academy that awards the Oscars. Now he is deceased.

12/11 America Ferrera 'Personally Devastated' by Hollywood's 'Dehumanization' of Hispanic Characters

In a room filled with several influential Hollywood figures, “Barbie” star America Ferrera used her platform to address an ongoing industry issue: Latino representation in film.

21/10 Hollywood’s Jewish founders knew exactly what a pogrom is. So why is its elite silent on Hamas now?

Hollywood was founded by Jews – so why aren’t stars and studios speaking up on behalf of Israel following the Hamas terror attack?

18/09 Leslie Jones claims Chris Rock went to counseling with daughters after Will Smith slap

“That s—t was humiliating. It really affected him. People need to understand his daughters, his parents, saw that. He had to go to counseling with his daughters,’Jones claimed.

21/06 Singer ‘almost died’ after ‘horrifying’ procedure

Kesha spent nine days in the hospital with serious complications after freezing her eggs earlier this year.

08/05 Jaws actor Richard Dreyfuss slams new Oscars diversity rules: ‘Make me vomit’

Hollywood’s new diversity rules are making one actor sick.

30/03 Sharon Stone drops bombshell about Basic Instinct salary

Sharon Stone has revealed the massive pay gap between her salary and that of her male co-star in her best-known film Basic Instinct.

13/03 Awkward moment Malala ‘harassed’ at Oscars

Oscars host Jimmy Kimmel has faced criticism from fans who accused him of “harassing” Malala Yousafzai, a survivor of a Taliban shooting.

09/03 Will Smith ‘embarrassed, hurt’ by Rock gags

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05/03 Chris Rock roasts Meghan Markle in blistering rant

Chris Rock has taken aim at Meghan Markle during his blockbuster comedy special, mocking her over her racist allegations against the royal family during the 2021 Oprah Winfrey interview.

05/03 ‘Triggered’: Chris Rock opens up about The Slap

Chris Rock has finally broken his silence on the infamous slap he received from fellow actor Will Smith at last year’s Oscars awards show, laying out a long and dramatic history between the pair that, he says, culminated in the awards show moment that left audiences stunned.

23/02 Rihanna’s big post-Super Bowl announcement

Fresh off her electric Super Bowl halftime performance earlier this month, Oscar nominee Rihanna will perform at the awards ceremony on March 13.

16/02 Oscars boss’ stunning ‘slap’ confession

The Academy has admitted that its handling of the infamous Will Smith “slapgate” at the 2022 Oscars was “inadequate.”

01/02 Academy Won’t Rescind Andrea Riseborogh’s Oscar Nomination Over ‘To Leslie’ Promotional Tactics

Many were surprised to see the star of indie film ‘To Leslie’ nominated for Best Actress last week.

30/01 Oscars 2023 controversy: Andrea Riseborough’s nomination scandal and the A-listers who got her there

The dark arts of Oscars campaigning has again been thrust into the spotlight with the unexpected nomination of Andrea Riseborough in the Best Actress race.

24/01 Oscar Nominations 2023:‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ Leads Pack

Last year’s most-awarded film was 'CODA.'

24/01 Oscar Nominations 2023: ‘The Banshees Of Inisherin,’ ‘Everything Everywhere’ Could Rack Up Several Nods

Last year’s most-awarded film was 'CODA.'

05/01 ‘Insufferable’: Hugh Jackman escalates Ryan Reynolds ‘feud’

Hugh Jackman has escalated his ongoing ‘feud’ with arch nemesis Ryan Reynolds – imploring the Academy not to consider him for an Oscar nod.