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Oscars Move To April 25, 2021 Due To Coronavirus Concerns

Gregory Ellwood
June 15, 2020 2:41 pm
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Despite rumors to the contrary, the 93rd Academy Awards have not been canceled, but a delay has been ordered. This afternoon the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Board of Governors announced the 202...
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Oscars Commits To Diversity & 10 Best Picture Nominees

Gregory Ellwood
June 12, 2020 1:28 pm
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In a surprise announcement this morning, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences revealed the first part of its "Academy Aperture 2025."  A phased initiative the organization hopes will "advance inclus...
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Report: Oscars Could Be Postponed Due To Coronavirus Pandemic…And It Might Not

Gregory Ellwood
May 20, 2020 10:28 am
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It's almost the end of May, and we have now received a second report that the 93rd Academy Awards may move off the previously announced Feb. 28, 2021 date. At this time, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts &...
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How The F*ck Did ‘Parasite’ Win Best Picture When We’re So Used To Losing?

Jessica Kiang
February 10, 2020 3:44 pm
Awards, Features, News
Hello, sunshine! (It's actually raining here, but whatever, I'm talking about the weather system of my soul.) Welcome to the first day of the rest of our "PARASITE" WON BEST PICTURE lives, brought to you by, o...
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The 2020 Oscars’ Viewership Dropped 20% From Last Year For A New Record Low

Charles Barfield
February 10, 2020 2:28 pm
Awards, News, Television
Last night turned out to be a historic evening for Hollywood and the Academy, as “Parasite” shocked the world and took home the most Oscars of any film, including the coveted Best Picture trophy. But even with...
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‘Parasite’ Wins Best Picture, Makes History And Also Making Everything Alright For Once [Oscars 2020]

Rafael Motamayor
February 9, 2020 11:26 pm
Awards, News
Though not as heated as previous years, the Oscars seemed as full of speculation and debate on the race to tonight’s ceremony. Would the Academy go with the controversial but successful comic-book movie “Joker...
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Renee Zellweger’s Comeback Peaks With Second Best Actress Win [Oscars 2020]

Gregory Ellwood
February 9, 2020 11:14 pm
Awards, Awards Campaign, News
Capping a remarkable comeback following a six-year hiatus, Renee Zellweger won her second Academy Award for portraying the iconic Judy Garland in "Judy." In an Oscar race that barely featured even a hint of c...
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Joaquin Phoenix Becomes Second Actor To Win An Oscar Playing The Joker [Oscars 2020]

Gregory Ellwood
February 9, 2020 11:07 pm
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11 years after Heath Ledger won a posthumous Oscar for playing the Joker in Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight," Joaquin Phoenix became the second actor to win an Academy Award for playing the almost 80-year...
Parasite

‘Parasite’ Wins Best International Feature, Surprising No One [Oscars 2020]

Charles Barfield
February 9, 2020 10:26 pm
Awards, News
If there was ever a lock at this year’s Oscars, it was likely the fact that Bong Joon-ho’s “Parasite” was going to win the Best International Feature at the awards ceremony. But then it didn’t happen…kidding. ...
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Laura Dern Wins Best Supporting Actress For ‘Marriage Story’ [Oscars 2020]

Gregory Ellwood
February 9, 2020 9:19 pm
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The third time was the charm for Laura Dern. The daughter of Hollywood royalty Diane Ladd and Bruce Dern, the younger Dern won the 2020 Oscar in the Best Supporting Actress category for her role as the decided...
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Brad Pitt Wins His First Acting Oscar for ‘Once Upon A Time In Hollywood’ [Oscars 2020]

Gregory Ellwood
February 9, 2020 8:15 pm
Awards, Awards Campaign, News
One of the few remaining "movie stars" finally has his acting Oscar. Brad Pitt won his second statue for his role as Cliff Booth in "Once Upon A Time In Hollywood." The Best Supporting Actor win was on his fo...
Parasite

Oscars 2020: ‘Parasite’ Shocks & Rules Academy Warfare With Huge Historical Best Picture Win [Full Winners List]

Charles Barfield
February 9, 2020 7:48 pm
Awards, Features, News
It's that time of year, again. The members of the Academy have voted and tonight, the world finds out which people will take home the Oscars. Did "1917" continue to dominate and take home Best Picture? Or mayb...
Keanu Reeves, Oscars

Keanu Reeves, Shia LaBeouf, Sigourney Weaver New 2020 Oscar Presenters

Gregory Ellwood
January 30, 2020 5:22 pm
Awards, Awards Campaign, News
The Oscars are officially just 10 days away and The Academy revealed more presenters for the 2020 telecast. The biggest names are arguably Keanu Reeves, Shia Labeouf, Penélope Cruz and Sigourney Weaver. To sa...
Billie Eilish

Grammy Champ Billie Eilish To Perform On The 2020 Oscars Telecast

Gregory Ellwood
January 29, 2020 4:34 pm
Awards, Awards Campaign, News, Television
In a surprise announcement, The Academy has revealed that Billie Eilish will perform during the 2020 Academy Awards telecast on Feb. 9. Eilish just won five Grammy Awards on Sunday night including Best New Ar...
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Timothée Chalamet, Gal Gadot & Kelly Marie Tran Among 92nd Oscars Presenters

Gregory Ellwood
January 28, 2020 5:39 pm
Awards, Awards Campaign, News
The second-straight "host-less" Oscars is counting on presenter star power to boost ratings and the first participants who are not nominees were announced today. The lineup includes Zazie Beetz, Timothée Chala...
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