2025 Oscars: Eligibility Lists for Animated Feature, Documentary Feature and International Feature Film for the 97th Academy Awards
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced feature films eligible for consideration in the Animated Feature Film, Documentary Feature Film and International... Read More
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Conan O’Brien to Host 2025 Oscars: “America Demanded It!”
Emmy-winning comedian, writer, producer and former late-night host Conan O’Brien is your host for the 97th Oscars, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced... Read More
2025 Oscars: Latvia Selects Annecy Award-winning ‘Flow’ for International Feature Oscar Submission
Latvia has selected Gints Zilbalodis’ award-winning animated film Flow as the country’s official entry for the 97th Academy Awards for the Best International Feature Oscar. The film received... Read More
2025 Oscars: Official Submissions for International Feature Film
The race for the next International Feature Film Oscar has begun and Ireland is first out of the gate. Rich Peppiatt’s film Kneecap will represent the country... Read More
Oscars Invite 487 Members to Academy Including Lily Gladstone, Greta Lee, Boots Riley and Cord Jefferson
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has invited 487 artists and executives to join their ranks this year, increasing AMPAS membership to 10,910,... Read More
Quincy Jones, ‘James Bond’ Producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, Richard Curtis, Juliet Taylor to Receive Honorary Oscars
Today, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) announced that producer Quincy Jones and casting director Juliet Taylor. Screenwriter and director Richard Curtis will receive... Read More
Academy Launches $500M Global Diversification and Outreach Program for 100th Oscars and Beyond
In honor of the 100th Oscars ceremony in 2028, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today publicly launched Academy100, a $500M (US) global revenue diversification and outreach... Read More
2025 Oscars: Original Score Shortlist Increased, Drive-Ins Removed from Theatrical Eligibility, New Screenplay Submission Requirement and More
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) announced today updated rules for the 2025 Oscars, including the Original Score shortlist increasing from 15... Read More
Academy Reveals Key Dates for 97th Oscars and Nominations, Moves Ceremony to Early March
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) and ABC announced today that the 97th Oscars will be held on Sunday, March 2, 2025.... Read More
GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics’ Updated 10 Best Movies About the Academy Awards (Exclusive)
Ahead of Sunday’s night’s 96th Academy Awards on ABC, how about ratcheting up the excitement by catching some big-screen flicks that somehow involve Hollywood’s most... Read More
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