Academy Awards

Rogen slams AI filmmaking as Cannes splits over the technology

The 79th Cannes Film Festival has become a battleground over artificial intelligence in filmmaking, with actor and screenwriter Seth Rogen delivering a blunt dismissal of AI-assisted writing while other directors at the festival signal growing acceptance of the technology.

Russian court bans Oscar-winning ‘Mr. Nobody Against Putin’

A court in the Russian city of Chelyabinsk has banned the distribution of "Mr. Nobody Against Putin," the documentary that won Best Documentary Feature at the 98th Academy Awards on March 15, ordering its removal from three online video platforms.…

Hamilton earns first Ferrari podium while F1 movie wins Oscar for Best Sound

Lewis Hamilton spent Sunday living a split-screen life: racing to his first podium finish as a Ferrari driver in Shanghai while the F1 movie he helped produce competed for four Academy Awards some 6,000 miles away in Hollywood.

Jessie Buckley makes Oscar history as first Irish Best Actress winner

Jessie Buckley won the Academy Award for Best Actress at the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday night, becoming the first Irish actress ever to claim the prize for her portrayal of Agnes, the wife of William Shakespeare, in Chloé Zhao's…

Panahi tells Stewart he’ll return to Iran after Oscars despite prison sentence

Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi told Jon Stewart on The Daily Show that he plans to return to Iran immediately after the Academy Awards on March 15, even though a one-year prison sentence awaits him. During the interview, which aired March…

Oscar-nominated screenwriter released from Iran prison on bail

Mehdi Mahmoudian, co-writer of the Palme d'Or-winning film "It Was Just an Accident," was released from prison in Iran on Tuesday after 17 days behind bars, according to multiple reports. The Oscar-nominated screenwriter was freed on bail alongside two other…

Family of ping pong legend condemns Oscar-nominated Marty Supreme

The family of table tennis legend Marty Reisman has spoken out against the Oscar-nominated film Marty Supreme, accusing the filmmakers of exploiting his image while tarnishing his character. In an exclusive interview with the Daily Mail published January 22, Reisman's…

Academy announces 201 films eligible for Best Picture

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Tuesday that 317 feature films are eligible for consideration at the 98th Academy Awards, with 201 titles qualifying for the Best Picture category. The figures represent a slight decline from last…

Palestinian film wins Tokyo Grand Prix, advances Oscar bid

Annemarie Jacir's historical epic "Palestine 36" claimed the prestigious Tokyo Grand Prix at the 38th Tokyo International Film Festival on Wednesday, adding international acclaim to what has already proven a banner year for Palestinian cinema. The film, which depicts the…

Horror hit ‘Weapons’ tops HBO Max streaming charts

Zach Cregger's critically acclaimed horror film "Weapons" has quickly seized the top spot on HBO Max Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. streaming charts after becoming available on the platform just 24 hours ago, perfectly timed for Halloween week viewing.