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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Too many bro? Broaching the subject of men's lapel messaging at the Oscars

Male celebrities showcased a variety of brooches on the Oscars red carpet, emphasizing personal statements and fashion trends.
Fashion & style
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Too many bro? Broaching the subject of men's lapel messaging at the Oscars

Male celebrities showcased a variety of brooches on the Oscars red carpet, emphasizing personal statements and fashion trends.
Arts
from6abc Philadelphia
3 weeks ago

Get a behind-the-scenes look at how the Oscar statues are made

Oscar statuettes are handcrafted over six months at Urban Art Projects in Rock Tavern, New York, involving wax sculpting, ceramic casting, bronze filling, and 24K gold coating before delivery to the Academy.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

And the winner is ... all of us? How the Oscars have changed for the better

The traditional fall film festival circuit's influence on Oscar success has significantly diminished as major winners now emerge through wide studio releases and alternative pathways.
Typography
fromItsnicethat
2 weeks ago

Kimera foundry on having its typeface front the Oscar-winning film, Sentimental Value

Kimera Foundry, founded by Michael Clasen, conducts rigorous research to translate historical design ideas into contemporary typefaces that function within modern technology requirements.
Independent films
fromInverse
2 weeks ago

Sinners' Historic Oscar Triumphs Prove One Genre Trend Is Here To Stay

The Academy Awards has evolved to recognize diverse storytelling, with Black screenwriters and genre films gaining recognition through a pattern established by Ryan Coogler's career trajectory from Creed to Sinners.
US Elections
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

This year's Oscar winners had what Donald Trump and hubristic AI executives desperately need more of

Oscar winners' humble acceptance speeches provided a stark contrast to the narcissism and arrogance displayed by current political and tech leadership.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
2 weeks ago

Oscars 2026: Why The Best Creators Build Around Pop Culture

Successful creators now build content around cultural moments and events rather than staying confined to single niches, as algorithm saturation makes niche-focused content interchangeable and undiscoverable.
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
2 weeks ago

Bournemouth celebrating the first Premier League owner to win an Oscar

Actor Michael B. Jordan was part of a minority ownership group that invested in AFC Bournemouth when Bill Foley's Black Knight FC took over the Cherries in December 2022. And rather than just be a silent investor, the Creed and Black Panther star has played an active role at the club over the past three years, attending several games and also designing a special Cherries kit, which his side wore in the 2024/25 pre-season.
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Fundraising
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

A look inside the swag bags for Oscar nominees

Twenty-five Oscar nominees receive luxury gift bags worth hundreds of thousands of dollars containing fashion, beauty products, and travel experiences from various brands.
#academy-awards-history
Film
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

From banquet to broadcast: How the Oscars have transformed over nearly a century

The Academy Awards evolved from a private 15-minute dinner in 1929 to a televised spectacle, introducing sealed envelopes in 1941 to maintain suspense and breaking racial barriers throughout its history.
Film
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

From banquet to broadcast: How the Oscars have transformed over nearly a century

The Academy Awards evolved from a private 15-minute dinner in 1929 to a televised spectacle, introducing sealed envelopes in 1941 to maintain suspense and breaking racial barriers throughout its history.
#2026-oscars
Film
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago

2026 Oscars winners and nominees: what's next for Hollywood's biggest stars?

The 2026 Oscars celebrated major wins for films like 'One Battle After Another' while nominees and winners advance to diverse upcoming projects across film, television, and animation.
Fashion & style
fromDefector
2 weeks ago

Brooches Won The Oscars | Defector

Brooches emerged as the dominant red carpet accessory at the Academy Awards, with major Hollywood stars wearing decorative pins on their lapels throughout the event and after-parties.
Food & drink
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Inside Hollywood's Governors Ball: Custom sushi, 1,000 bottles of tequila and 6,000 chocolate Oscars'

Chef Wolfgang Puck has catered the Oscars Governors Ball for 32 years, serving classic comfort food and innovations to over 2,000 guests on the Dolby Theatre rooftop, with his son Byron now co-leading the operation.
#academy-awards
Film
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

The Academy Awards Corrected a Long Overdue Omission

The Academy Awards presented its first-ever casting award to Cassandra Kulukundis, recognizing casting directors' critical role in film production after decades of Oscar oversight.
Film
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 weeks ago

Hear Us Out: The Real Stars of This Years's Oscars Are the Filming Locations

Michael B. Jordan won his first Oscar for Best Actor in the Southern Gothic drama Sinners, a horror-supernatural film set in 1932 Mississippi Delta that achieved record-breaking 16 nominations.
Independent films
fromThe Independent
3 weeks ago

The greatest Best Picture winners in Oscars history

Best Picture Oscar winners remain widely available and reliable indicators of films with lasting cultural impact, though the Academy shows consistent blind spots by avoiding foreign language films, comedies, and genre pictures.
Independent films
fromThe Independent
3 weeks ago

The 10 worst Oscar Best Picture winners of all time

The Academy's Best Picture choices often reflect herd mentality from earlier awards shows, resulting in questionable winners that don't deserve the honor.
Film
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

The Academy Awards Corrected a Long Overdue Omission

The Academy Awards presented its first-ever casting award to Cassandra Kulukundis, recognizing casting directors' critical role in film production after decades of Oscar oversight.
Film
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 weeks ago

Hear Us Out: The Real Stars of This Years's Oscars Are the Filming Locations

Michael B. Jordan won his first Oscar for Best Actor in the Southern Gothic drama Sinners, a horror-supernatural film set in 1932 Mississippi Delta that achieved record-breaking 16 nominations.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 weeks ago

Secrets of the stars ahead of the Oscars: Picture perfect poses, the right dress and more

People are getting ready, you know, they're doing body toning, they're doing skin tightening. I need to look perfect without looking done, head to toe perfection, you would be shocked. The tight jawlines with the Everest, get them snatched and lifted, and the best thing is I can do it, and they can walk to get their makeup done right away.
NYC LGBT
Film
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

The New Yorker Wins an Oscar in a Tie!

A tie occurred in the Best Live Action Short Film category at the Oscars, with 'Two People Exchanging Saliva' sharing the award, marking only the seventh tie in Academy Awards history.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

You cannot unsee it': what happened next for this year's Oscar documentary nominees?

2025 brought exceptional nonfiction films to the Oscar slate despite distribution challenges, showcasing documentaries on courage, systemic oppression, and personal resilience through innovative filmmaking methods.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Norway climbs out of shadow' of neighbours with first Oscar win for Sentimental Value

Norwegian film 'Sentimental Value' won the Academy Award for best international film, marking Norway's first-ever Oscar win and establishing the country as a major force in Scandinavian cinema.
Film
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

Today's Atlantic Trivia: The Oscars

The Oscars have experienced seven ties in their history, with the earliest occurring in 1932 when early rules allowed runners-up within three votes of the winner to also be declared winners.
#oscars-ceremony
fromVulture
2 weeks ago
Film

Everything I Saw and Overheard at the 'Human' Oscars

The 2024 Oscars rehearsal reveals behind-the-scenes preparation with strict confidentiality rules, featuring celebrity presenters practicing sketches and award introductions while the ceremony's theme of 'humanity' reflects broader concerns about Hollywood's consolidation and AI's impact.
fromVulture
2 weeks ago
Film

The Oscars Got a ... Tie?!

A tie in Best Live Action Short Film between The Singers and Two People Exchanging Saliva demonstrated why cutting Oscar categories from the main broadcast would be a mistake, as Kumail Nanjiani's smooth handling of the unexpected moment provided memorable television.
Film
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

Everything I Saw and Overheard at the 'Human' Oscars

The 2024 Oscars rehearsal reveals behind-the-scenes preparation with strict confidentiality rules, featuring celebrity presenters practicing sketches and award introductions while the ceremony's theme of 'humanity' reflects broader concerns about Hollywood's consolidation and AI's impact.
Film
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

The Oscars Got a ... Tie?!

A tie in Best Live Action Short Film between The Singers and Two People Exchanging Saliva demonstrated why cutting Oscar categories from the main broadcast would be a mistake, as Kumail Nanjiani's smooth handling of the unexpected moment provided memorable television.
#oscar-predictions
Film
fromIndieWire
3 weeks ago

Let's Try to Enjoy Knowing That We Don't Know What Will Happen on Oscar Sunday

Oscar predictions should focus on voting patterns from overlapping groups rather than internet controversies, with 'One Battle After Another' dominating craft categories while 'Sinners' performs unexpectedly well in acting categories.
Film
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

Why One Battle After Another Won Best Picture

One Battle After Another won Best Picture at the Oscars due to its prescient alignment with Trump 2.0 cultural zeitgeist and Paul Thomas Anderson's directorial mastery, despite early skepticism from critics and competing films.
Film
fromIndieWire
3 weeks ago

Let's Try to Enjoy Knowing That We Don't Know What Will Happen on Oscar Sunday

Oscar predictions should focus on voting patterns from overlapping groups rather than internet controversies, with 'One Battle After Another' dominating craft categories while 'Sinners' performs unexpectedly well in acting categories.
#oscar-nominations
Film
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Amy Madigan reflects on Oscar nomination for 'Weapons,' 40 years after her 1st nomination

Amy Madigan receives her second Oscar nomination 40 years after her first, this time for playing Aunt Gladys in the horror film 'Weapons,' marking a significant career milestone and demonstrating horror's recognition as serious filmmaking.
Film
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Amy Madigan reflects on Oscar nomination for 'Weapons,' 40 years after her 1st nomination

Amy Madigan receives her second Oscar nomination 40 years after her first, this time for playing Aunt Gladys in the horror film 'Weapons,' marking a significant career milestone and demonstrating horror's recognition as serious filmmaking.
#journalism-funding
Film
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

From New York to Hollywood: Inside look at how the Oscar statues get their golden shine

Epner Technology in Brooklyn has exclusively gold-plated Oscar statues for the past decade using electroplating with 24-carat gold also found in the James Webb Space Telescope.
Film
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

The Daddy Issue Oscars

Marty Supreme's ending—featuring Timothée Chalamet's emotional breakdown in a maternity ward—has sparked significant debate about whether it represents genuine character transformation or unwarranted sentimentality.
Film
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

Green carpet rolls out for Oscar Wilde Awards ahead of the Oscars

Irish filmmakers and artists are recognized at the Oscar Wilde Awards, with several nominees competing for Academy Awards across visual effects and animated short categories.
Film
fromHarvard Gazette
3 weeks ago

The downside of winning an Oscar - Harvard Gazette

Edward Zwick reflects on his four-decade Hollywood career, revealing that early award success taught him that accolades have minimal impact on creative process or self-worth.
Film
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

Rob Reiner's Tribute Will Be a 'Very Powerful Part' of the Oscars

The 2026 Academy Awards will feature a powerful in memoriam tribute to late director Rob Reiner, with host Conan O'Brien and producer Katy Mullan emphasizing its emotional significance and respectful approach.
Film
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

The Oscars Needs Sinners

Sinners' unprecedented awards success transformed it into a symbol of Black progress, with its wins and losses interpreted as measures of racial representation and industry equity rather than artistic merit alone.
Film
fromThe Independent
3 weeks ago

Why One Battle After Another should win Best Picture

One Battle After Another is a complex, genre-defying Oscar contender that combines political satire, action, and family drama through Paul Thomas Anderson's distinctive cinematic vision.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Why Sentimental Value should win the best picture Oscar

Sentimental Value is an ambitious family saga spanning decades that blends personal drama with filmmaking themes, featuring exceptional performances from its four Oscar-nominated leads.
#oscars-2025
Film
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 weeks ago

Casting nominee reacts to Oscars' first new category in 25 years

The Oscars introduces its first new category since 2001: Best Casting Director, honoring the behind-the-scenes work essential to bringing scripts to life with the right actors.
Film
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 weeks ago

Casting nominee reacts to Oscars' first new category in 25 years

The Oscars introduces its first new category since 2001: Best Casting Director, honoring the behind-the-scenes work essential to bringing scripts to life with the right actors.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Oscar race enters final stretch as Sinners gains ground with Actor awards win

An Oscar is worth campaigning for. The box office bounce accounts for, on average, $39m (29m) for a film that is nominated for and then wins the best picture award, depending on where it is in its theatrical release cycle. An Oscar can be career-changing for below-the-line crew, and life-changing for an actor or director.
Film
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

And the least likable character is how Oscar season became dominated by difficult people

Oscar acting winners typically portray either likable characters or fascinatingly hateable ones, with likability serving as a crucial campaign advantage for both actor and character.
Film
fromIndependent
2 months ago

How to win an Oscar: the hustling, dirty tricks and the whispered $60m campaigns to win cinema's biggest prize

Studios run months-long awards campaigns; Jessie Buckley, nurtured in school theatre, is tipped to add an Oscar to her Golden Globe.
#steven-spielberg
Film
fromIndependent TV
2 months ago

These are the films taking over awards season

Films likely to dominate awards season and practical strategies to stay conversationally informed without watching every contender.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Top of the props: meet the unsung heroes behind the memorable objects in your favourite films

It's nice that you are asking about props, because they're not really acknowledged, says Jode Mann, a TV prop master in Los Angeles. When Mann worked on the children's comedy show Pee-wee's Playhouse in the 1980s, she got a call from its star, Paul Reubens, who said he was nominating her for an Emmy. It was only after Mann told her mother and promised to thank her if she won that Reubens called back to say he couldn't nominate her because there's no category for you.
Film
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Fox News host thinks Melania Trump should win an Oscar for Melania' movie

The movie featuring Melania Trump as herself surprised critics by making back roughly $7 million of the reported $75 million Amazon MGM Studios paid to launch the globally over the weekend, according to the studio. Melania is listed as a producer on the documentary that focuses on the days leading up to her becoming the nation's first lady for the second time.
Film
Film
fromConsequence
2 months ago

2026 Oscar Best Picture Nominees, Ranked by How Much They'll Bum You Out

The 2025 Best Picture nominees are generally less bleak, emphasizing hope, art's healing power, and uplifting endings amid stressful times.
Film
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Did the Oscar Nominations Get It Right?

Film nominations prompted praise for certain performances, surprise over omissions, and calls for wider recognition of films like Sirāt across major award categories.
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