Academy Awards

Barack Obama names ‘All We Imagine as Light’ among his 2024’s favourite films

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.

Oscars 2025 Shortlist / ‘Emilia Pérez’, ‘Wicked’ dominate Oscars shortlist; ‘Laapataa Ladies’, ‘Boli’ fall short

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.

Jimmy Kimmel chosen to host Oscars for fourth time

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.

Love the Oscars winners? Here’s what you should read

The book behind the Oscar-winning adaptations, and books about the history of the award

The glaring racial disparity of the Oscars

The Oscars has never tried to hide its bias towards white actors and filmmakers.

Chorki represents Bangladesh at Asian Academy Creative Awards

The Asian Academy Creative Awards is one of the most prestigious award shows in the world of cinema, particularly in Asia.

Are the Oscars a big deal anymore?

Controversy and an unwillingness to diversify are making the Oscars irrelevant.

Bangladeshi-led VFX team gets Oscar nomination

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.

Neerja to be India's official entry at Oscars 2017?

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.

December 21, 2024
December 21, 2024

Barack Obama names ‘All We Imagine as Light’ among his 2024’s favourite films

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.

December 18, 2024
December 18, 2024

‘Emilia Pérez’, ‘Wicked’ dominate Oscars shortlist; ‘Laapataa Ladies’, ‘Boli’ fall short

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.

November 16, 2023
November 16, 2023

Jimmy Kimmel chosen to host Oscars for fourth time

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.

March 13, 2023
March 13, 2023

Love the Oscars winners? Here’s what you should read

The book behind the Oscar-winning adaptations, and books about the history of the award

March 12, 2023
March 12, 2023

The glaring racial disparity of the Oscars

The Oscars has never tried to hide its bias towards white actors and filmmakers.

December 8, 2022
December 8, 2022

Chorki represents Bangladesh at Asian Academy Creative Awards

The Asian Academy Creative Awards is one of the most prestigious award shows in the world of cinema, particularly in Asia.

May 10, 2022
May 10, 2022

Are the Oscars a big deal anymore?

Controversy and an unwillingness to diversify are making the Oscars irrelevant.

February 5, 2018
February 5, 2018

Bangladeshi-led VFX team gets Oscar nomination

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.

March 4, 2016
March 4, 2016

Neerja to be India's official entry at Oscars 2017?

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.

February 29, 2016
February 29, 2016

Oscars 2016: Winners list in full

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.