Jan 21 Here's what to expect from Tuesday's Oscar nominations By Jake Coyle, Associated Press Here’s a rundown of what we can expect when nominations for the 95th Academy Awards are announced Tuesday morning. Continue reading
Jan 19 Watch 6:48 Director Sarah Polley on the significance of her new film 'Women Talking' By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alison Thoet A new film is getting Oscar buzz for its standout acting performances and unusually deep exploration of sexual violence. Sarah Polley's “Women Talking” opens nationally on Friday. Jeffrey Brown sat down for a conversation with the director for our arts… Continue watching
Nov 07 Jimmy Kimmel to return as Oscars host for the third time By Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press The late-night talk show host will preside over the ceremony in March, the show’s producers said Monday. Continue reading
Oct 03 Watch 5:18 News Wrap: At least 125 killed in stampede in Indonesia, Ukrainian forces gain ground In our news wrap Monday, an Indonesian police chief and nine other elite officers were removed from their posts for their role in a stampede at a soccer match that killed at least 125 people, Wall Street kicked off the… Continue watching
Oct 03 Sacheen Littlefeather, activist and actor who declined Brando Oscar, dies By Jake Coyle, Associated Press The actor and activist who declined Marlon Brando's 1973 Academy Award for "The Godfather" on his behalf in an indelible protest of how Native Americans had been portrayed on screen has died. Continue reading
Apr 08 Academy bans Will Smith from Oscars for 10 years after Chris Rock slap By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press The motion picture academy on Friday banned Will Smith from attending the Oscars or any other academy event for 10 years following his slap of Chris Rock at the Academy Awards. Continue reading
Apr 01 Will Smith resigns from film academy over Chris Rock slap By Lynn Elbar, Associated Press Smith's resignation came two days after the academy met to initiate disciplinary proceedings against Smith for violations against the group's standards of conduct. Continue reading
Apr 01 Oscars producer says LAPD was ready to arrest Will Smith at the award show By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press Chris Rock was “very dismissive” of the idea, Will Packer said. Continue reading
Mar 31 Watch 9:51 Slapping incident at the Oscars sparks difficult but important conversations By Stephanie Sy, Karina Cuevas, Aaron Foley Four days after the shocking events at this year's Oscars, the fallout is not over yet. The Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts and Sciences says it is considering disciplinary action against Will Smith. Author and film critic Eisa Nefertari Ulen,… Continue watching
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