Mar 30 Academy exploring consequences for Will Smith after refusing to leave Oscars By Jake Coyle, Associated Press The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences said that Will Smith was asked to leave to Sunday's Oscars after hitting Chris Rock but refused. Continue reading
Mar 29 Watch 6:03 Oscar-winner Troy Kotsur reflects on his historic victory for ‘CODA’ By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alison Thoet One of the most moving moments from Sunday’s Oscars ceremony was the award for best supporting actor to Troy Kotsur, making him the first male deaf actor to win an Oscar Award. The film he appeared in, “CODA,” was also… Continue watching
Mar 28 Academy condemns Will Smith’s actions during Oscars, exploring consequences By Jake Coyle, Associated Press In a statement Monday, the film academy said it will also "explore further action and consequences in accordance with our Bylaws, Standards of Conduct and California law."… Continue reading
Feb 09 A quick guide on how to watch the Oscar nominees By Leanne Italie, Associated Press Besides a trip to a nearby theater, there are several ways to digitally buy, rent and stream this year's top Oscar nominees. Continue reading
Feb 08 ‘The Power of the Dog’ leads Oscar nominations with 12 nods, including best picture By Jake Coyle, Associated Press Jane Campion’s gothic western “The Power of the Dog” led nominations to the 94th Academy Awards, where streaming services more than ever before swept over Hollywood’s top honors. Continue reading
Apr 26 China mutes reaction to Chloé Zhao’s Oscars as South Korea lauds Youn Yuh-jung By Huizhong Wu, Associated Press Chloé Zhao's history-making Oscars sweep, winning best director and best picture, is being met with a muted response in her country of birth. Continue reading
Apr 26 Anthony Hopkins honors Chadwick Boseman after Oscar win By Associated Press Boseman had been expected to win the award, which, in a very rare move from the academy, was the last to be handed out this year instead of best picture. Continue reading
Feb 10 Oscars will be broadcast from multiple locations By Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press Specific plans have yet to be unveiled for the show, but the academy said it is “determined to present an Oscars like none other, while prioritizing the public health and safety of all those who will participate,” a spokesperson said. Continue reading
Jan 28 Cicely Tyson, groundbreaking award-winning actor, dead at 96 By Hillel Italie, Mark Kennedy, Associated Press Cicely Tyson, the pioneering Black actor who gained an Oscar nomination for her role as the sharecropper's wife in "Sounder," a Tony Award in 2013 at age 88 and touched TV viewers' hearts in "The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman,"… Continue reading
Jan 27 Oscar and Emmy-winning actor Cloris Leachman dies at 94 By Lynn Elber, Associated Press Millions of viewers knew her as the self-absorbed neighbor Phyllis in "The Mary Tyler Moore Show." She also appeared as the mother of Timmy on the "Lassie" series. Continue reading