• Oscars Allow Films to Compete in Both International, Animated Feature Categories

    Best Picture category now also has expanded requirements for theatrical screenings

  • Lourdes Portillo Dies: Oscar-Nominated Filmmaker And Activist Was 80

    Lourdes Portillo, the Mexican-born, Chicana-identified filmmaker who crafted nuanced film and video works that center the emotions and circumstances of diverse Latinx experiences, died on Saturday, April 20 at her home in San Francisco. She died peacefully, surrounded by her three sons and a younger sister, according to a friend. The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures presented […]

  • Jimmy Kimmel skewers Trump’s tantrum over an Oscars joke

    Donald Trump attacked late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel in an early morning all-over-the-map social media post Wednesday. That night, Kimmel told his audience that he learned about Trump’s latest attack on him from all the text messages waiting for him when he woke up. “Usually, like, I'll have maybe four,” he said. “I had 100 because it appears that I once again ruffled the feathers of our Kentucky Fried former president who is—apparently, with all that's going on—still smarting from my...

  • Best Moto G Stylus (2021) chargers you can buy

    Here are the best chargers for your Motorola Moto G Stylus (2021).

  • It's time for an Oscar for stunts. 'The Fall Guy' is the best argument for it

    In his previous life as a stunt double, David Leitch had a simple job: to make the star look invincible. Doubling for A-listers including Brad Pitt and Matt Damon in hits like "Fight Club" and "The Bourne Ultimatum," whether taking a punch or dodging an explosion, Leitch was tasked with selling the illusion of death-defying feats while remaining personally invisible. (That leap Jason Bourne makes off a rooftop into a kitchen window in "Ultimatum"? Leitch made the jump.) "It's the contract we...

  • UK inflation falls to lowest level since late 2021

    Inflation in the UK fell to its lowest level in two-and-a-half years in March after a further easing in food prices, official figures show, a development that could further pave the way for a welcome cut in interest rates soon. Consumer prices rose by 3.2 per cent in the year to March, down from 3.4 […]

  • Rust Armorer Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for 2021 Shooting

    rewrite this content and keep HTML tags Rust armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed‘s prison sentence has been determined. On April 15, the 26-year-old was ordered to spend 18 months at a New Mexico

  • Embarking on Oscar's Week of Wonder: A Tale of Canine Luxury and Love

    For devoted pet owners, the notion of parting ways with their cherished furry companions can evoke a whirlwind of conflicting emotions, especially when faced with the prospect of embarking on a long-awaited family holiday. Such was the dilemma that befell Garrett Johnson’s mother as she grappled with the decision to leave behind her beloved fluffy companion, Oscar, under her son’s care during a week-long cruise. This poignant chapter in Oscar’s saga unfolds against a backdrop of heartfelt...

  • Judge agrees to drop murder charge in 2021 shooting death

    A judge earlier this month agreed to a prosecution request to drop a murder charge against a man who is charged in a 2021 shooting death.

  • Ryan Gosling’s First Reaction To Singing At The Oscars: “No Ken Do”

    Ryan Gosling claims he was hesitant to take on the task of singing as his “Ken” character at the Oscars, initially giving show producers a “100% no” when asked. “There’s a lot of ways that could go wrong,” Gosling told Jimmy Fallon during Thursday’s Tonight Show. The risk of bad reviews had Gosling initially concerned. […]

  • Oscar Isaac gave Dune director the grossest production gift

    One of the most memorable and stand-out aspects of the first Dune unfortunately did not return for the sequel - and that is sadly, Oscar Isaac's Duke Leto Atreides. But, before he departed, he did at least get a memorable ending - by controlling his own death and managing to take out several of House Harkonnen's underlings along with him. Continue reading Oscar Isaac gave Dune director the grossest production gift

  • George Clooney said Ben Affleck deserved an Oscar for this movie

    Batman star turned coffee salesman (and all-around nice guy) George Clooney paid tribute to his friend Ben Affleck saying he deserved Oscar attention for his role in The Tender Bar. In an interview with Deadline, Clooney explained that Affleck deserves some recognition for how he responded to The Tender Bar's script. Continue reading George Clooney said Ben Affleck deserved an Oscar for this movie