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Oscars flashback: Documentaries about children prevailed 20 years ago
'Born Into Brothels' and a short about children marching during the civil rights era won Oscar gold in 2005.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 19 -
Beyond 'Emilia Pérez': Inside 7 of the nastiest Oscar campaigns in history
Testy campaigns for the Oscars are something of a tradition and this year is no exception. With numerous controversies surfacing around multiple films and actors, this season is a particularly ...Los Angeles Times - Feb. 20 -
Why Dune: Part Two should win the best picture Oscar
Like its predecessor, Denis Villeneuve’s second instalment is a true blockbuster that harnesses the full power of the art form. It’s a beautiful film to behold. A common complaint I’ve heard about ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Oscars Rewind: How ‘American Beauty’ Lost Its Luster
At the 2000 Academy Awards, the film won five Oscars, including best picture. Then came 9/11, a tanking economy and Kevin Spacey.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Anaheim Ducks Recall Goaltender Oscar Dansk From San Diego Gulls
The Anaheim Ducks have recalled goaltender Oscar Dansk from their AHL affiliate San Diego Gulls, per the AHL's Transactions page.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 23 -
Moore and Chalamet are winners in last big awards show before Oscars
Pope selection drama Conclave took the top prize at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles.BBC News - Feb. 24 -
Guy Pearce: ‘I’m not going to win the Oscar – Kieran Culkin will’
The Brutalist star, up for an Academy Award for the first time, talks about awards fuss, living with his ex and making his new film Inside in an actual prison. Get our weekend culture and ...The Guardian - 6d -
Karla Sofía Gascón to attend Oscars despite tweet controversy
The Emilia Pérez best actress nominee will be at Sunday’s ceremony with Netflix paying for all expenses incurred. The Emilia Pérez star Karla Sofía Gascón is reportedly set to attend this Sunday’s ...The Guardian - 6d -
'The Talent' author on the topsy-turvy Oscar season and (mostly) good vibes throughout
'If I'd written a novel about this year's best actress Oscars race it would have been rejected as beyond belief,' entertainment journalist Daniel D'Addario says of his debut novel, 'The Talent.'Los Angeles Times - 5d -
Oscar nominees gather for a chummy night of cocktails, dinner and the annual class picture
Five days before the Academy Awards, nearly every nominee gathered for a cocktail reception, dinner and class picture that served as a sort of Oscars orientationABC News - 5d -
Why I’m Still Here should win the best picture Oscar
Walter Salles’s true-story drama reflects on a dark chapter from Brazil’s authoritarian past that has a chilling resonance for the world we live in today. There are many reasons Walter Salles’s ...The Guardian - 5d -
Make your Oscars predictions — and see how they compare to our film experts'
The Associated Press’ film writers have made their Oscars predictions in every category, ahead of Sunday’s ceremonyABC News - 4d -
Oscars producers promise fresh energy, big stars and surprises at the show
Last year’s Oscars was by all accounts a successful show, with memorable performances and unscripted moments, and a winning movie that most people had seenABC News - 4d -
What can we learn from this year’s anonymous Oscar ballots?
Will it be Anora or Conclave? Demi or Mikey? Brody or Chalamet? This year’s glut of secret ballots reveal who the winners might be. If you’re finding it harder than usual to get excited about the ...The Guardian - 4d -
WATCH: Conan O’Brien rolls out the Oscars red carpet
The host of the 97th Academy Awards was eager to help roll out the iconic 900-foot-long carpet to kick off the final countdown to Sunday’s show.ABC News - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
How This Art Studio Brought the 1928 Oscar Trophy Back to Life
The studio uses a “lost” art to make the golden man.Inc. - 2d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 17h -
'Anora' wins big at the Oscars, including best picture and best actress
Conan O'Brien hosts the Academy Awards for the first time.NBC News - 14h -
Oscars Take Center Stage With Contenders Vying for Big Wins
As the Oscars are decided tonight, no movie has dominated this year’s prior film awards.Inc. - 12h -
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 - 12h -
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 - 12h -
Julianne Hough stuns on the Oscars red carpet in an ethereal, glam look
The dancer, singer and actress is glowing while reporting from the Oscars red carpet.ABC News - 11h -
Conan O’Brien’s Oscars Monologue: Little Roasting, No Politics, Very Silly
The host evoked some of his delightfully experimental bits from his old late-night show.The New York Times - 8h -
Sean Baker wins best original screenplay Oscar for Anora
Academy Award goes to writer-director of film starring Mikey Madison as a dancer who gets married to a Russian playboy. Oscars 2025 — follow live Academy Awards updates See complete list of ...The Guardian - 9h -
WATCH: POV: You're Bowen Yang presenting the Oscar for best costume design
John Lithgow: Please tell Bowen Yang if there's a change in the "cringe" costume plan next time.ABC News - 8h -
Oscars pays tribute to Los Angeles after devastating wildfires: ‘The work continues’
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande honor city in performance while host Conan O’Brien discusses fires in monologue. Oscars 2025 — follow live Academy Awards updates See complete list of winners ...The Guardian - 9h -
Ariana Grande's Oscars dress is an architectural, haute couture dream
The "Wicked" star stunned in Schiaparelli while arriving at the 97th Academy Awards.ABC News - 9h
