Takeaways from the 2024 Oscars show
Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters angered by the Israel-Gaza conflict shouted and slowed traffic surrounding the Dolby Theatre.
Mon Mar 11 2024
Jimmy Kimmel chosen to host Oscars for fourth time
The 96th Academy Awards ceremony is set to take place at the Dolby Theater on Sunday, March 10, 2024.
Thu Nov 16 2023
Astro to offer world-class post-production services with business acquisition of basecamp films
Astro SoundVision services include high-quality cinema-based colour grading, Dolby Vision HDR post-production.
Fri Sep 15 2023
Oscar host Jimmy Kimmel hails movie-going rebound, cracks wise about 'the slap'
Kimmel opened the 95th Academy Awards with a monologue that jokingly admonished the stars filling the Dolby Theatre to behave.
Mon Mar 13 2023
Oscar nominees celebrate 'year like no other' ahead of ceremony
This year, organisers are planning for a big crowd at the show's long-time home of the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
Wed Mar 09 2022
Oscars to require COVID tests for all, vaccines for most
Performers and presenters at the film industry's highest honors also must undergo PCR testing.
Sat Feb 19 2022
When it comes to music, Gen Z has the same taste as their parents
December is the month to take a look back on the year in music.
Wed Dec 08 2021
Oscars delayed by a month as pandemic rules extended
The 94th Academy Awards will now take place on March 27, 2022, exactly a month later than originally planned.
Sun May 30 2021
Key winners at the 2021 Academy Awards
Unlike most other award shows this past year, this was an in-person event broadcast from Los Angeles.
Mon Apr 26 2021
No Zoom for intimate 2021 Oscars, producers say
Everyone will be tested, and there will be a COVID-19 safety team on site throughout the evening on April 25.
Fri Mar 19 2021
Oscars ceremony in April to be live, in person and from many locations
Nominations for the 2021 Oscars will be announced on March 15.
Thu Feb 11 2021
Oscar organisers see April awards ceremony as innovation opportunity
Director Steven Soderbergh will produce the April 25 televised ceremony along with Hollywood veterans Stacey Sher and Jesse Collins.
Wed Dec 09 2020
Oscars 2017: Award winners and show
The Oscars is held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017.
Mon Feb 27 2017
Oscars 2017: Red carpet
Celebrities arrival at the Oscars red carpet on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Mon Feb 27 2017
The 88th Academy Awards
Host Chris Rock speaks at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Mon Feb 29 2016
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024