Academy members from multiple branches cast votes in preliminary rounds covering animated short film, documentary feature, documentary short, international feature, live action short, makeup and hairstyling, original score, original song, sound and visual effects. This year introduced two new shortlist categories: achievement in casting and best cinematography.
In his Instagram post, Obama wrote, “Here are a few movies I’d recommend checking out this year,” accompanied by a photo creative listing his top picks. The list includes titles such as “Conclave”, “The Promised Land”, “The Seed of the Sacred Fig”, “Didi”, and “A Complete Unknown” alongside Kapadia’s critically acclaimed work.
As the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences reveals the contenders in 10 key categories, these two heavyweights are leading the charge, with “Emilia Pérez” garnering six mentions and “Wicked” securing four.
Comedian Jimmy Kimmel will host the 96th Oscars next year, his fourth time helming the pinnacle event of the Hollywood awards season, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said on Wednesday.
The book behind the Oscar-winning adaptations, and books about the history of the award
The Oscars has never tried to hide its bias towards white actors and filmmakers.
The Asian Academy Creative Awards is one of the most prestigious award shows in the world of cinema, particularly in Asia.
Controversy and an unwillingness to diversify are making the Oscars irrelevant.
The visual FX team of Bangladeshi filmmaker Wahid Ibn Reza has been nominated for the Academy Awards for their visual effects in the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2.
The Asian Academy Creative Awards is one of the most prestigious award shows in the world of cinema, particularly in Asia.
Controversy and an unwillingness to diversify are making the Oscars irrelevant.
The visual FX team of Bangladeshi filmmaker Wahid Ibn Reza has been nominated for the Academy Awards for their visual effects in the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2.
The makers of "Neerja", a Sonam Kapoor starrer biopic on the late flight attendant Neerja Bhanot, want the film to be India's official entry to the Oscars next year.
The 2016 Academy Awards (Oscars), an annual American awards ceremony hosted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to recognise excellence in cinematic achievements are underway and Leonardo DiCaprio just bagged his first Oscar for survival epic The Revenant, after six nominations.
Alejandro Inarritu wins the top prize at the Directors Guild of America (DGA) awards for The Revenant, adding weight to his chances at the Oscars.
Alejandro González Iñárritu's dark comedy “Birdman” flew high at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles yesterday at the 87th Academy Awards, taking home Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay and Best Cinematography.
