THE OSCARS MOVIES COVERAGE

OSCARS Switch-Up: Two Animated Feature Films Can Now Win Category

The Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences approved rules for the 86th Oscars. The most significant change affects the Animated Feature Film category. (more...)

Seth MacFarlane Will Not Host 2014 OSCARS

The Family Guy creator, who caused a stir in January with some of his controversial one-liners and musical numbers, announced today via Twitter that he would not be returning in 2014. (more...)

Whedon's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING to Open 2013 'Oscars Outdoors' Summer Season

The 2013 Oscars Outdoors summer movie season kicks off with Joss Whedon's 'Much Ado about Nothing,' presented by KCRW's 'Matt's Movies,' on Wednesday, June 5. The movie stars Amy Acker, Alexis Denisof... (more...)

Winners of 2013 Student Academy Awards Announced

Thirteen students from nine U.S. colleges and universities as well as three students from foreign universities have been selected as winners in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Studen... (more...)

Sundance Institute Selects 13 Projects for Directors and Screenwriters Labs, June 2013

Sundance Institute today announced the 13 projects selected for its annual June Directors and Screenwriters Labs, taking place at the Sundance Resort in Utah from May 27 through June 27. Under the lea... (more...)

InDepth InterView: Rita Moreno Talks New Memoir, Broadway, Hollywood, Upcoming Projects & More

Today we are talking to a legendary triple-threat performer who over the course of her unique career has become one of a select few in show business to have attained the entertainment quadruple crown ... (more...)

Steven Spielberg to Helm AMERICAN SNIPER Starring Bradley Cooper

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the acclaimed director will direct the film adaptation of Chris Kyle's autobiography, detailing his time as a Navy SEAL sniper. Bradley Cooper is attached to play ... (more...)

Academy Announces 2013 Student Awards Finalists

Thirty-eight students from 17 U.S. colleges and universities as well as nine students from foreign universities have been selected as finalists in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Stud... (more...)

Matthew Ziff Receives Sunscreen Film Festival Rising Star Award

Florida's Sunscreen Film Festival 2013 (www.sunscreenfilmfestival.com), supported by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, has honored hot young actor Matthew Ziff (www.matthewziff.com) wit... (more...)

Ben Affleck to Receive Honorary Doctorate from Brown University

Brown University will confer six honorary doctorates during its 245th Commencement Sunday, May 26, 2013. According to the school's web site, actor and director Ben Affleck will be among the honorees. (more...)

Seth MacFarlane Invited Back as OSCARS Host

JustJared.com is reporting that only one day after the Academy confirmed that last year's Oscars producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron would be returning in 2014, a source reveals that host Seth MacFar... (more...)

The Academy to Present Rare Film Screenings with THE REAL INDIES, 5/10-11

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, in partnership with New York University and the Orphan Film Symposium, will present 'The Real Indies: A Close Look at Orphan Films,' a two-day screenin... (more...)

Craig Zadan & Neil Meron to Return as Producers for 2014 OSCARS

The acclaimed motion picture, television and theater producing team of Craig Zadan and Neil Meron will return to produce the Oscars for a second time next year, Academy President Hawk Koch announced. ... (more...)

Evolution Launches International Sub-Agents for Miramax Films

Evolution, the premier licensing and global brand management firm, which was appointed global licensing and promotions agency for all merchandise stemming from Miramax's portfolio of properties, today... (more...)

James Bond 50th Anniversary Celebration Continues w/ Release of 3 Classic Soundtracks

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the release of the soundtrack to DR. NO, the first James Bond film in the longest running franchise in the history of cinema. (more...)

Johnny Depp Among Winners of 2013 LOGO NewNowNext Awards

Some of today's hottest emerging and seasoned talent in film, television, fashion and music came together at The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood, CA on April 13 for the 'Logo NewNowNext Awards 2013.' (more...)

Academy Announces Deadlines for 2013 Nicholl Fellowship Screenwriting Competition

Deadlines to submit entries to the 2013 Academy Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting competition are Wednesday, April 10 (regular deadline) and Wednesday, May 1 (final deadline). As many as five $35,0... (more...)

Barbra Streisand to Helm Romance Following Legendary Photojournalist

The incomparable Barbra Streisand is about to settle back into the director's chair. According to Deadline, the legendary singer and actress is set to helm an upcoming and untitled film following the ... (more...)

Academy Kicks Off Kung Fu Poster Exhibition w/ 40th Anniversary Screening of ENTER THE DRAGON

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences kicks off its new exhibition, "KICK ASS! Kung Fu Posters from the Stephen Chin Collection," with a 40th anniversary screening of "Enter the Dragon" on W... (more...)

VIDEO: Ellen DeGeneres Officially Announces FINDING NEMO Sequel!

On this week's ELLEN, host Ellen DeGeneres revealed the big news that Disney/Pixar will be making a sequel to the blockbuster animated film FINDING NEMO, to be called 'Finding Dory.' Check out the off... (more...)

Disney/Pixar's FINDING DORY to Dive into Theaters Nov. 25, 2015!

Ellen DeGeneres, voice of the friendly-but-forgetful blue tang fish, revealed details today about Disney•Pixar's FINDING DORY -an all-new big-screen adventure diving into theaters on Nov. 25, 2015. (more...)

Bryan Brown to Lead Clint Eastwood's THE BALLAD OF STOMPIN TOM

Australian actor Bryan Brown has signed to star opposite Canadian country pop icon Shania Twain in a big screen biopic of Stompin' Tom Connors. (more...)

Hollywood Film Awards to Take Place 10/21

For a 17th consecutive year, the Hollywood Film Awards continues its mandate of celebrating Hollywood cinema and recognizing excellence in Hollywood, both in-front and behind the camera. This year the... (more...)

The Academy to Set to Host WAYNE'S WORLD REUNION in LA, 4/23

Producer Lorne Michaels, writer-actor Mike Myers, actor Dana Carvey and director Penelope Spheeris will reunite for a panel discussion and screening of 'Wayne's World' on Tuesday, April 23, at 7:30 p.... (more...)

James Franco Addresses Oscars & Hathaway

Multi-talented marquee name James Franco recently revealed details about his infamous Oscar night hosting gig last year, sharing the stage of Hollywood's biggest night with recent LES MISERABLES Acade... (more...)