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Obituary: Gene Hackman, Oscar-winning star of 'Superman' and 'Unforgiven,' dies at 95
Gene Hackman has died at 95 after he and his wife were found dead in their home Wednesday afternoon.ABC News - 3d -
How Yura Borisov of ‘Anora’ Went From the Kremlin to the Oscars
Yura Borisov, who is nominated for an Academy Award on Sunday, is pulling off a rare feat: pleasing audiences at home in Russia as well as in the West.The New York Times - 3d -
Pamela Anderson on missing out on Oscars, ditching makeup and 'innocence' of Baywatch
The actress's career has enjoyed a recent resurgence thanks to a role in the film The Last Showgirl.BBC News - 2d -
Forget the celebrities. Meet L.A.'s small businesses that depend on the Oscars
Hollywood's biggest night is also a huge opportunity for production workers and small businesses around Los Angeles.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
WATCH: Remembering when Jennifer Lawrence was starstruck by Jack Nicholson at Oscars
Right after Lawrence won best actress in 2013 for “Silver Linings Playbook,” she was doing an interview with George Stephanopoulos backstage when Nicholson stopped by to pay his respects.ABC News - 2d -
Films, people with most Oscar wins, actors with most nominations: See the lists
Check out the films with the most Oscar wins, the people who have won the most Oscars, and actors who have garnered the most nominations.ABC News - 2d -
I Loved ‘Anora,’ but I Still Hope It Loses at the Oscars
“Anora” is neither pro-Russian nor anti-Russian. But its Oscar nominations have been portrayed as a national victory in Russia.The New York Times - 1d -
Official cocktails, wine being served at the Oscars to try at home
Get Oscars ready with the official cocktail being served at the afterparty and other industry expert watch party ideas, recipes and more.ABC News - 1d -
Low-key Oscars season hits small business in ‘traumatised’ LA
From make-up artists to DJs, Hollywood’s glitz industry feels the pinch in the wake of the catastrophic firesFinancial Times - 1d -
How This Art Studio Brought the 1928 Oscar Trophy Back to Life
The studio uses a “lost” art to make the golden man.Inc. - 1d -
Best Picture Oscar Nominees: Behind the Scenes of ‘Anora,’ ‘Conclave’ and More
In these videos, directors walked us through pivotal scenes from their 2025 Academy Award-nominated films.The New York Times - 1d -
Oscars Audience Size Poses a Test of Hollywood’s Cultural Relevance
Worries about the award show’s TV viewership, a barometer of the industry’s influence, are rumbling through the movie capital.The New York Times - 1d -
The Observer view on the Oscars: a night of toe-curling embarassment awaits | Observer editorial
At such a juncture of history, Hollywood must deliver its best: melodrama, conspiracy, dreams – not to mention the films. There is a common complaint among film buffs that cinema, dominated by ...The Guardian - 15h -
Chanel event brings Oscar nominees together the night before the big show
The patio of the storied Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel was packed to the brim with Hollywood stars on the night before the OscarsABC News - 12h -
WATCH: Interviews of this year's favorite celebrities looking to win an Oscar
ABC News’ Linsey Davis takes a look back at the interviews with a few of the nominees hoping to take home an Oscar Sunday night.ABC News - 4h -
Behind the Scenes at Oscars Rehearsals With Oprah, Emma Stone and More Presenters
Oprah Winfrey, Goldie Hawn and Whoopi Goldberg showed up for a run-through the day before the ceremony.The New York Times - 1h -
Following ‘Anora’ Star Mark Eydelshteyn in Lead-Up to Oscars
Hollywood newcomer Mark Eydelshteyn compared the days before the ceremony to the ocean, and “you have to be a surfer.”The New York Times - 1h -
The Oscars are more international than ever. So why is the international film category broken?
The Oscars are more international than everABC News - Feb. 21 -
Oscar favorite ‘Anora’ wins best film, director and actor at the Independent Spirit Awards
Sean Baker’s “Anora” won best film, best director and best actor for Mikey Madison at the Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday in what could be a preview of next Sunday’s Oscars.NBC News - Feb. 23 -
Timothée Chalamet wins best actor SAG Award, shaking up Oscar race
Timothée Chalamet won the SAG Award for best actor, his first major acting award, for his portrayal of Bob Dylan in "A Complete Unknown."Los Angeles Times - 6d -
Watch: The best moments from SAG awards - the last big event before Oscars
Conclave and Shogun took the top honours in film and TV while Jane Fonda accepted a lifetime achievement awardBBC News - 6d -
Column: The Eaton fire claimed her home, studio and this 'powerful' piece of Oscars history
For years, Susie Chung's students delighted in playing on the Steinway piano Lady Gaga used at the 2019 Oscars. Now it, along with Chung's home and studio, are gone.Los Angeles Times - 6d -
Author behind Oscar-nominated film finds praise and ire for his rebuke of Brazil's dictatorship
Marcelo Rubens Paiva, a popular author in Brazil for four decades, has had intense days and exchanges since the movie based on his 2015 book “I’m Still Here” became a box-office successABC News - 3d -
Gene Hackman, two-time Oscar winner, found dead with his wife and dog in Santa Fe home
Actor Gene Hackman got his break in 'Bonnie and Clyde' and rose to stardom in 'The French Connection.' He was 95.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Gene Hackman, Oscar-winning star of 'The French Connection,' found dead alongside wife and dog
Gene Hackman, the actor whose turns in classics like “The French Connection" and “Unforgiven” made him one of the most respected actors in Hollywood, died.NBC News - 3d -
Japan's MeToo icon is up for an Oscar - but her film can't air in her country
Shiori Ito became the face of Japan's MeToo movement after she accused a prominent journalist of rape.BBC News - 2d -
Oscars fashion through the decades: See top style moments from the 1930s and beyond
From Ingrid Bergman and Grace Kelly to Halle Berry and Lady Gaga, the Oscars red carpet has been home to some of the most iconic looks.ABC News - 2d -
Here's what's inside the more than $200,000 Oscars gift bag given to Timothée Chalamet, Ariana Grande and other nominees
This year's bag includes deluxe skincare products, movie merch and an invitation to a $23,000 Maldives resort.CNBC - 2d -
Why Japanese Oscar Contender ‘Black Box Diaries’ Isn’t Being Shown in Japan
Shiori Ito’s searing indictment of Japan’s justice system in handling sexual assault cases is nominated for best documentary feature at Sunday’s Academy Awards.The New York Times - 1d -
Oscar contender 'Emilia Pérez' wins big at Césars, with under-fire Karla Sofia Gascón in attendance
Oscar contender “Emilia Pérez” has been named the best French film of the year at the Césars awards — France’s equivalent of the OscarsABC News - 1d -
My film ‘Sugarcane’ Is Up for an Oscar. Here’s What I Hope Happens Next.
“Sugarcane” is a documentary about abuse at Native residential schools. It’s just one of many stories that demand to be told.The New York Times - 1d -
How Oscar-Nominated ‘I’m Still Here’ May Hold Brazil’s Military Accountable
For decades, nobody was held accountable for killings and forced disappearances at the hands of Brazil’s military junta. “I’m Still Here” may be changing that.The New York Times - 20h -
A topsy-turvy Oscar season concludes Sunday. Here's what to look for at Sunday's show
After a topsy-turvy Oscar season in which frontrunners were constantly shuffled, old tweets hobbled a top contender and space was held for “Wicked,” the 97th Academy Awards get underway SundayABC News - 16h -
The Oscars Are Sunday, but Can Anyone Ever Top Robert Downey Jr.’s ‘Thank My Terrible Childhood’ Speech?
You’re in business, not show business. But here’s what we can all learn from one of the greatest Oscar speeches of all time.Inc. - 10h -
Pre-Oscars Parties Feature Mick Jagger, Kim Kardashian, Demi Moore and Jeff Bezos
Jeff Bezos, Kim Kardashian, Demi Moore, Mick Jagger and others gathered in festive moods in the lead-up to Hollywood’s biggest night.The New York Times - 1h -
'Captain America: Brave New World' stays at the top on weak Oscars weekend at the box office
LOS ANGELES — “Captain America: Brave New World” kept falling but still hovered above all others at a weak weekend box office.NBC News - 57m -
'Captain America: Brave New World' stays at the top on Oscars weekend box office
“Captain America: Brave New World” kept falling but still hovered above all others at a weak weekend box officeABC News - 1h -
Germany Election 2025: What to Watch For
What Germans decide in national elections that are likely to produce a new chancellor will be of critical importance as Europe re-evaluates relations with the Trump administration.The New York Times - Feb. 23 -
The Best Games Of 2025 (So Far)
We've made it to 2025, and like previous years, there are quite a few upcoming games to look forward to. Last year gave us the amazing Metaphor ReFantazio and Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, as ...GameSpot - 6d -
The 19 Best MMORPGs To Play In 2025
It was Ultima creator Richard Garriott who first coined the term MMORPG--massively multiplayer online role-playing game--to describe 1997's Ultima Online . Flash-forward to 2024, and many of the ...GameSpot - 3d