Oscars Latest News Updates 2019

Sneha And Suman Of Period. End Of Sentence: Oscar Is A Testimony Of 20 Years Of Hard Work

Winning the Oscar for Best Documentary Short was not an easy task for the makers of India-based documentary Period. End of Sentence as it required hard work and struggle of 20 years, said Sneha and Suman, who have featured in the short film. Period. End of Sentence, which tackles the stigma of menstruation in the country, created history at the 91st Academy Awards after winning in the best documentary short category. Also read: And the Oscar goes to this UP village for the best documentary, P...

February 26, 2019 17:50:06 PM

91st Academy Awards: Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga’s Sizzling Chemistry And All The Things Important

The 91st Academy Awards saved its best for last. After an unremarkable few hours interspersed with a handful of moving speeches, some well-deserved wins and broken glass ceilings, the Oscars ended with the most controversial Best Picture winner in years, Greek Book. The drama with racial undertones is directed by Dumb and Dumber’s Peter Farrelly and co-written by someone who has publically supported Donald Trump in the past - a rarity in left-leaning Hollywood. Also read: Green Book&rsq...

February 25, 2019 14:56:51 PM

Nick Jonas Sticks His Tongue Out At Priyanka Chopra As They Attend Vanity Fair Oscars After-Party

Actor Priyanka Chopra and husband Nick Jonas may not have walked the Oscars 2019 red carpet but they were dressed to impress as they reached the Vanity Fair Oscar after-party on Monday. Priyanka chose a dramatic black gown for the evening while Nick complemented her in a navy blue suit. The couple shared a playful moment as they faced the cameras. Priyanka stuck her tongue out at her husband as Nick had a smile on his face. View this post on Instagram 💣 #priyankachopra #va...

February 25, 2019 14:20:23 PM

Rami Malek Loses Balance After Receiving Best Actor At Oscars 2019.

Bohemian Rhapsody star and now an Academy Award-winning actor, Rami Malek celebrated the biggest night of his life on Sunday, although not without a little misstep. The actor took a tumble after accepting his Best Actor in a Leading Role trophy and required assistance from paramedics. Pictures from the night show Rami surrounded by the neon orange bags of paramedics team, sitting in his chair and wincing in discomfort. He makes a phony but funny face at someone behind him as he holds up his t...

February 25, 2019 14:20:51 PM

Watch: Oscars 1989 Did Not Have A Host Just Like This Year And It Was Called The Worst And Most Embarrassing Ceremony!

The Academy of Motion Pictures and Arts has had to struggle a lot this year to put together an Oscars ceremony. From scrapped new categories to backtracking on crucial decisions, the road to February 24 has been long and full of massive bumps. However, the biggest challenge rearing its head right now is the complete absence of a host, a first in 30 years. Kevin Hart was announced as this year’s Oscar host only to withdraw days later when people pointed out his old homophobic tweets and ...

February 20, 2019 15:13:02 PM

SAG Awards: Black Panther Pulls Of Surprise Win, Boosts Oscars Chances

Superhero film Black Panther, heralded for its mainly black cast and vibrant celebration of African culture, won the top Screen Actors Guild award on Sunday, boosting its stature ahead of next month's Oscars ceremony. Black Panther from Walt Disney Co's Marvel Studios was named best movie ensemble in a surprise triumph over favourite A Star is Born, the Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga musical revival, which ended the night without any SAG trophies. Glenn Close was honoured as best film actress f...

February 04, 2019 16:32:26 PM

Oscars 2019 Host - Oscars To Continue Without Host For The First Time In 30 Years: Report

The Oscars are reportedly all set to kick start the award show without a host this year. Instead of a solo host, the producers of the 2019 Academy Awards is planning to recruit multiple celebrities to present different portions of the show, Variety reports. However, since only six weeks are left until the show, the producers of the Oscars are struggling to find A-list celebrities who are willing to host the star-studded night. Read This: Oscars 2019 Predictions For The Nominees Of The Ac...

February 04, 2019 16:37:05 PM

Oscar 2019 - Aquaman Director James Wan Calls Oscars Snub In VFX Category A Disgrace

Director James Wan has called the exclusion of his film, Aquaman, from visual effects Oscars shortlist a 'f**king disgrace'. According to The Wrap, Wan voiced his displeasure through a comment on an old Facebook post. Kelvin McIlwain, who worked as the visual effects supervisor on the Jason Momoa-fronted DC movie, had congratulated the director for his work on a post on social media a while ago. Wan wrote, replying to McIlwain, “you and your department are the unsung heroes of this film...

February 04, 2019 16:37:57 PM

Oscar 2019 Shortlist Categories - It Is Going To Be Marvel’s Year At The Oscars

The Academy on Monday announced shortlists in nine categories for the upcoming Oscars. Contenders in fields such as Best Foreign Language Film, Best Original Score and Best Visual Effects were named. Village Rockstars, India’s official entry to the 91st Academy Awards, did not make it to the shortlist of nine films. Alfonso Cuaron’s Roma cemented its place as the favourite in the foreign language category - it is also seen as a Best Picture frontrunner. The eight other films inclu...

February 04, 2019 16:39:16 PM

Oscars 2019 - Irrfan Khan’s Doob Becomes Bangladesh’s Official Entry For Oscars

Irrfan Khan-starrer Doob (No Bed of Roses) is Bangladesh’s official entry for the Oscars next year. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the film, directed by Mostofa Sarwar Farooki, that was initially banned in Bangladesh, will be contesting in the Best Foreign Language category at the 91st Academy Awards. Doob courted controversy in the wake of reports that it was loosely based on late Bangladeshi writer and filmmaker Humayun Ahmed. Farooki denied that it was a biopic and the film l...

February 04, 2019 16:40:11 PM

Oscars 2019 - Village Rockstars Is India’s Official Entry To Oscars

Assamese film Village Rockstars is India’s official entry for Oscars 2019 in the Best Foreign Language film category. The announcement was made by the Film Federation of India (FFI) on Saturday. The Rima Das film was also named Best Feature Film at the 65th National Film Awards. An eminent jury constituted by FFI under the chairmanship of producer Rajendra Singh Babu chose Rima Das’ much-feted films from amongst other contenders like Raazi, Padmaavat, Hichki, October, Love Sonia, ...

February 04, 2019 16:40:52 PM

Oscars 2018: Sridevi, Shashi Kapoor Remembered In Memoriam Section Leaving The India Fans Teary-Eyed

Sridevi and Shashi Kapoor were honoured at the 90th Academy Awards, also called the Oscars, in its In Memoriam section today. Shashi Kapoor passed away at the age of 79 in December 2017 while Sridevi, aged 54, died in Dubai in February. The Oscars’ In Memoriam montage pays tribute to artistes who have passed away this year. The departed stars got a musical tribute by Eddie Vedder who took the stage to sing Tom Petty's 'Room at the top'. Actress Jennifer Garner introduced the segment by ...

March 05, 2018 12:49:39 PM

Oscars 2018: Relive The Best Moments From The Academy Awards’ 90-Year History!

The Oscars, the highest honours in the movie business, celebrate their 90th anniversary on Sunday. Since 1929, the glamorous event has captured the imaginations of film fans around the world. The 90th Academy Awards, given out by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, will be held in Hollywood. Following are some highlights of the last 90 years. 1929 - The first Oscars ceremony is held on May 16, 1929, at the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood and hosted by actor Douglas Fairbanks Sr. It ...

March 02, 2018 00:19:42 AM

Oscars 2018: A brief history of the most political speeches made at the Academy Awards

Should any of this year’s Oscars winners use the occasion to promote a political cause, you can thank - or blame - Marlon Brando. Brando’s role as Vito Corleone in The Godfather remains a signature performance in movie history. But his response to winning an Academy Award was truly groundbreaking. Upending a decades-long tradition of tears, nervous humour, thank-yous and general good will, he sent actor Sacheen Littlefeather in his place to the 1973 ceremony to protest Hollywood&r...

March 01, 2018 14:09:46 PM

Chelsea Handler Turned Down Offer To Host The Spirit Awards

Popular comedian and talk show host, Chelsea Handler, is not interest in hosting Oscars. She was approached by the reputed body, last year. Moreover, she was also offered the gig to emcee the Film Independent Spirits Awards. Chelsea admitted that she accepted the offer initially, but then promptly changed her mind. When asked if she’d ever do network TV again, she replied, “I hope not. But who knows? I would never do a late-night talk show on a network. I might do other things&rdq...

February 25, 2017 20:37:51 PM

Here's Proof That Priyanka Chopra Will Be Attending The Oscars This Year Too!

After keeping her fans in suspense, Priyanka Chopra has given a confirmation that she will indeed be a part of the 89th Academy Awards on Sunday (early Monday for India). The actor posted a picture on Instagram with Rolling Stones lead singer Mick Jagger in front of what seems like a private jet. Oscars here we come.. @mickjagger LA LA land... A post shared by Priyanka Chopra (@priyankachopra) on Feb 24, 2017 at 6:24pm PST “Oscars here we come.. @mickjagger LA LA land...,&rdquo...

February 25, 2017 11:55:10 AM

Deepika Padukone To Grace Oscars 2017? Here’s What She Says!

After her promising performance in the west in her maiden Hollywood film 'xXx: Return Of Xander Cage', Deepika has carved a niche for herself in the international circuit. After her Hollywood debut, reports that were churned out of the rumour mill had been that the actress will mark her debut at the Oscars this year. Well, this buzz took the internet by storm and created top-notch excitement among fans. Not exxagerating, her fans also started anticipating her haute couture dress that she woul...

February 24, 2017 21:54:10 PM

Oscars 2017: 8 Deserving Films That Were Snubbed By The Academy This Year

With the Oscars right around the corner, a time when the world unites to celebrate the fantastic achievements in cinema over the last year, let’s kick things off by taking the easy route and complaining about all the snubs. First things first. A snub, it should be made clear, is not simply a film that has been ignored. To qualify as a ‘snub’, a film must be in serious contention to get nominated in at least one category. So, for the purposes of this list, we won’t be l...

February 25, 2017 18:00:56 PM

Hot Scoop: Deepika Padukone To Grace Oscars 2017?

Deepika Padukone has claimed global recognition with her Hollywood maiden action film xXx: Return of Xander Cage. The latest news is that the actress is all set to attend the success party of her Hollywood film with Vin Diesel in LA, this week. If we go by Deepika’s stylist, Elizabeth Saltzman’s Instagram post, the actress might walk the red carpet at the forthcoming Academy Awards 2017 ceremony. Officially it has yet not been announced but Deepika’s arrival in LA and Elizab...

February 24, 2017 21:26:54 PM

Oscar nominations announced: Dev Patel Gets A Nod For Lion

The nominations for the 89th Academy Awards were announced on Tuesday evening at the Samuel Goldwyn Theatre by director Jason Reitman, Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs, actresses Brie Larson and Jennifer Hudson, actor Ken Watanabe, and cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki. Slumdog Millionaire star Dev Patel was nominated for his role in Lion. The candy-colored love letter to musicals La La Land landed a record-tying 14 Academy Awards nominations, matching it with Titanic and All About Eve fo...

January 24, 2017 20:19:23 PM

Major Oscar Contenders La La Land, Arrival, Moonlight & Others Leak Online

Like clockwork, a slew of films being touted as front-runners at this year’s Oscars - Moonlight, La La Land, Arrival, Hidden Figures, Fences and Patriots Day - have been leaked online. The leak of awards contenders is a routine event around this time of the year. Screener copies are sent to voters, and since most of them are streamed these days - as opposed to viewed on hard copies - their being leaked becomes more likely. Read more: 4 Lessons That Modern Bollywood Romantic Movies ...

January 17, 2017 13:25:40 PM

I Have Lived It: Denzel Washington On Lack Of Diversity At Oscars

American actor-director-producer Denzel Washington is widely regarded as an outstanding leading man. He is the only African-American to take home two Academy Awards in the acting category. He was bestowed with the Best Actor in a Supporting Role award in 1990 for Edward Zwick’s epic war film ‘Glory’ and Best Actor in a Leading Role award in 2002 for Antoine Fuqua’s neo-noir crime thriller ‘Training Day’. Recently, Washington shared about having experienced ...

December 21, 2016 13:30:43 PM

Know Jimmy Kimmel’s Pay For Hosting 2017 Oscars Ceremony

After hosting the esteemed 68th Primetime Emmy Awards this year, Jimmy Kimmel has bagged an even more prestigious opportunity. He has been booked to host the 89th Academy Awards ceremony. The news went viral on December 5. Reportedly, he is being paid USD 15,000 to host the event. Although the pay seems to be lower than the 49-year-old man usually charges, but he is happy that he got a chance to be a part of such a celebrated event. He joked over the sum which being paid to him by saying, &ld...

December 21, 2016 13:34:01 PM

A.R. Rahman Is In The Oscar Race Again! Details Inside.

Will the Mozart of Madras make India immensely proud again? A. R. Rahman, in addition to gifting us with mesmerising music, he has always made his country proud. After winning Oscars for Slumdog Millionaire in 2009, the music genius has again joined the race for Oscars. A. R. Rahman has been nominated once again at the Academy Awards for his work on sports biopic Pele: Birth of a Legend. Rahman has found mention in both Best Original Score and Best Original Song long list of 89th Academy...

December 21, 2016 13:33:55 PM

It's Confirmed: Jimmy Kimmel Will Host 2017 Oscars

After months of ambiguity over who will host the grand celebration in Hollywood, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences seemed to have finally settled on its choice as it has announced that the 2017 Oscars ceremony which will take place in February will be hosted by none other than the US comedian and talk show host Jimmy Kimmel. The 49-year-old comedian hosts ‘Late Night with Jimmy Kimmel’ which is broadcasted on the ABC television. However, Jimmy has earlier hosted Amer...

December 06, 2016 21:05:55 PM

'Wasn’t Expecting Visaaranai's Oscars Entry’, Says Vetri Maaran

Kollywood fans are rejoicing. After the gap of 16 years, a Tamil movie has been selected as India’s official entry to Oscar. It was Kamal Haasan’s Hey Ram and now the work of Vetri Maaran’s spine chilling Visaaranai is being rewarded. The movie is based on a novel form M. Chandrakumar, Lock Up, highlighting the cruelty of police. "This - the film going for the Oscars announcement - was a very unexpected thing. But we are happy. And when I when I think this is the beginning o...

December 21, 2016 13:39:42 PM

Jackie Chan To Receive Lifetime Achievement Oscar

According to recent reports, Jackie Chan is all set to be awarded a lifetime achievement Oscar. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced that the Hong Kong-born action star and martial artist will be receiving the accolade for his extraordinary contribution in films. The Kung Fu Panda actor will join documentary maker Frederick Wiseman, British film editor Anne V. Coates and casting director Lynn Stalmaster as recipients of the 2016 Governors Awards. The Academy of M...

December 21, 2016 13:45:05 PM

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