Oscars

Empty frames that would normally hold movie posters hang on the front of an AMC theater shuttered by the coronavirus pandemic on Dec. 4, 2020, in Rosemont, Ill.

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If Big Box Office Means Big Ratings, This Year's Oscars Are In Big Trouble

9:40am April 24, 2021

by Bob Mondello

Most awards seasons find film fans seeking out Best Picture nominees in the runup to the telecast, with the eventual winner reaping millions of additional dollars. But this year's bounce is a thud.

A screen grab from the film, Zindagi Tamasha, shows the main character, Rahat Khwaja.

Why Most Pakistanis Can't See The Film Pakistan Is Submitting For An Oscar Nod

3:50pm February 08, 2021

Zindagi Tamasha has come under fire for its portrayal of a its Muslim cleric. Critics add it to a growing list of entertainment shelved this year in response to outcries from the religious right.

Islam Mubarak as Sakina in You Will Die at Twenty, the first Sudanese film submitted for an Academy Award.

'You Will Die At Twenty' Is Sudan's First Ever Academy Awards Entry

5:27am February 08, 2021

by Neda Ulaby

The film is first Sudanese feature made in 20 years, and only the seventh ever to come from the country. It's being submitted for consideration for the Oscar for Best International Feature Film.

Students wearing headscarves and helmets learn to navigate traffic cones in a scene from the Oscar-winning documentary, "Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone (If You're a Girl)."

An Oscar Goes To A Documentary About Skateboarding Girls In Afghanistan

12:56pm February 10, 2020

by Diaa Hadid

The short documentary is called Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone (If You're A Girl. "This movie is my love letter to the brave girls of that country," says director Carol Dysinger.

Spanish actor Antonio Banderas is photographed after winning the best leading actor award for Pain and Glory at the Spanish Film Academy's Goya Awards in Málaga, Spain, on Jan. 26.

Why Labeling Antonio Banderas A 'Person Of Color' Triggers Such A Backlash

2:51pm February 09, 2020

by Lucía Benavides

When media called him one of the few actors of color nominated for an Oscar, many Spaniards mocked the term or got angry.

A reproduction of an Oscar statuette stands tall at a 2016 media event in Hollywood, Calif.

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Academy Leaves Door Open To Netflix After Tussle Over Oscars Eligibility Rules

1:56pm April 24, 2019

by Colin Dwyer

A controversial proposal would have limited the ability of streaming services to compete for Oscars. But after a dust-up that even included the Justice Department, the academy decided against it.

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Justice Department Warns Academy: New Oscar Rules 'May Raise Antitrust Concerns'

7:47pm April 03, 2019

by Colin Dwyer

The reported proposals would limit eligibility for films debuting on streaming services such as Netflix. But the federal antitrust chief objects, and he laid out why in a letter to the academy's CEO.

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How Christian Siriano Broke The Internet With His Inclusive Design At The Oscars

6:16pm March 03, 2019

by Michel Martin

Billy Porter of the TV series Pose wore a gender bending velvet tuxedo gown to the Oscars. "[Porter] just really wanted to wear something that made him feel really good," its designer Siriano said.

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Producer Melissa Berton (center) and director Rayka Zehtabchi (right) accept an Oscar for their documentary 'Period. End of Sentence.'

A 'Period' Movie Won The Oscar! So Why Are Some Menstrual Health Experts Ambivalent?

1:32pm February 28, 2019

by Nurith Aizenman

The documentary plays on the catch phrase: "A period should end a sentence — not a girl's education." But is it really true that lack of menstrual pads is causing girls to drop out?

Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga address the crowd after performing onstage at the Academy Awards. Their song "Shallow" later won the Oscar for original song.

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Oscars 2019: The Complete List

11:37pm February 24, 2019

by Patrick Jarenwattananon

Green Book took home the award for best picture at the 91st Academy Awards. See the complete list of winners, including the recipients for directing, best actor and best actress.