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AI was enemy No. 1 during Hollywood strikes. Now it's in Oscar-winning films

Two years ago, AI was the enemy of Hollywood. Actors and writers went on strike, demanding protections from the encroachment of artificial intelligence on their creative industries. But in a surprising twist, AI is now making its way into some of the most prestigious films, even earning recognition...

Palestinian director of Oscar-winning film attacked, detained by Israeli settlers

Hamdan Ballal, the Palestinian co-director of the Oscar-winning film No Other Land, was assaulted by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank and later taken by Israeli soldiers, according to witnesses and colleagues. His co-director, Basel Adra, said Ballal had called him in distress before...

Conan O'Brien to host 98th Oscar Awards in 2026 again

Conan OBrien is set to return as host of the 98th Academy Awards on March 15, 2026, the film academy announced Monday. The only reason Im hosting the Oscars next year is that I want to hear Adrien Brody finish his speech, OBrien said in a statemen, reports UNB. OBrien made his Oscars hosting...

Palestinians hope Oscar-winning ‘No Other Land’ brings global support

Palestinians hope the Oscar victory of No Other Land will bring support as they face possible expulsion by Israel, reports AP. Just last week, Israeli troops demolished a Palestinian familys shed in this remote, hilly part of the West Bank, residents reported. It was the latest instance of...

Inside the $217,000 Oscar nominee gift bag: Cannabis, trip to Maldives

This years Oscars swag bags are replete with luxury skincare products, film-inspired merchandise and five-star vacations. Yet, the impact of the wildfires that ravaged Los Angeles earlier this year can also be seen this time in them, as among the luxury items, there is also a one-year membership to...

'I'm Still Here' wins best international film Oscar

Brazilian drama Im Still Here, about a matriarch whose husband is taken away by the military regime that ruled the country in the 1970s, won the Academy Award for best international feature film on Sunday, reports Reuters. The film, which also earned nominations for best actress and best...

Adrien Brody wins second Oscar for best actor in 'The Brutalist'

Adrien Brody has claimed his second Oscar for Best Actor for his performance in The Brutalist, solidifying his status as one of Hollywoods most compelling actors, reports AP. Brody earned the Best Actor accolade at the 97th Academy Awards for his portrayal of Lázló Tóth, a visionary Hungarian...

Mikey Madison springs Oscar surprise for 'Anora'

American actress Mikey Madison won the Best Actress Oscar Sunday for her first major film role in Anora, in which she captivated audiences as a sassy sex worker who marries a Russian oligarchs son -- and learns tough lessons about the rich-poor divide, reports BSS. Madison made a major critical...

‘Conclave’ and Chalamet shake up Oscars race at SAG awards

Vatican thriller Conclave won top prize at an unpredictable Screen Actors Guild Awards gala Sunday, throwing a potential late curveball into the Oscars race just a week before the Academy Awards. Having also won big at Britains recent BAFTA awards, Conclave now appears a strong, late-breaking...

Oprah Winfrey, Selena Gomez among new Oscar presenters

The 97th Academy Awards are shaping up to be a dazzling affair with new presenters and a fresh voice behind the scenes, reports the statesman. Oprah Winfrey, Selena Gomez, Ben Stiller, Willem Dafoe, Goldie Hawn, Sterling K. Brown, Joe Alwyn, Lily-Rose Depp, Ana de Armas, and Connie Nielsen have...

‘Emilia Pérez’ tops Oscar nominations with 13

Following the destructive wildfires in Los Angeles that hit the core of the movie industry, Hollywood rallied behind the Netflix narco-musical Emilia Pérez, which explores trans identity, securing Oscar nominations on Thursday. Jacques Audiards Emilia Pérez, a Spanish-language, French-made...

2025 Oscars cancellation rumors amid L.A. wildfires debunked

There were rumors that this years Oscars might be canceled due to the ongoing wildfire crisis in Los Angeles, with several media outlets reporting that The Oscars awards ceremony is on the brink of being canceled for the first time in its 96-year history. It also claimed that the Official...

Oscars 2025 nominees’ lunch cancelled, nominations delayed

The Hindustan Times reported that the nominees lunch for the 2025 Oscars has been cancelled, and the nomination announcement has been moved to a virtual event due to the LA wildfires. The Oscars executives said Monday it was cancelling its ritzy nominees luncheon, as Los Angeles grapples with...

Kangana Ranaut says Oscars favor anti-India films

Kangana Ranaut criticized the Oscar selections, claiming they favor films that portray India in a negative light. Since Kiran Rao and Aamir Khans Laapataa Ladies failed to make the cut for the Oscars, there has been a lot of discussion about it. In an interview with Times Now, Kangana, who is...