Angela Bassett, Mel Brooks accept honorary Oscars at Hollywood gala
Angela Bassett and other honorees were selected by the board of governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences.
Wed Jan 10 2024
Emma Stone, Cillian Murphy and 'Succession' stars win Golden Globes
Emma Stone was named best actress in a motion picture comedy or musical for her lead role in gothic comedy/drama "Poor Things."
Mon Jan 08 2024
Taylor Swift, Ke Huy Quan, Austin Butler join Hollywood's film academy
They were among more than 300 people selected to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the group that awards the Oscars.
Thu Jun 29 2023
What could go wrong? Oscars team prepares for anything after Will Smith slap
For the first time, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has created a crisis team to respond to any mishaps.
Thu Mar 09 2023
Film academy moves up discussion of Will Smith slap to Friday
Because Smith resigned, the academy no longer needs to follow the legally prescribed timetable to consider the matter, David Rubin said.
Thu Apr 07 2022
Will Smith resigns from Film Academy over Chris Rock slap
Will Smith resigned Friday from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences after he slapped Chris Rock at the Oscar awards last weekend.
Sat Apr 02 2022
Chris Rock shuts down audience member criticising Will Smith
Chris' comments came hours after the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences revealed Will "refused to leave" the ceremony following the incident.
Fri Apr 01 2022
Tom Hanks hails 'magical art' of movies at new LA film museum
The museum addresses controversies as well, including a historical lack of on-screen diversity and the #MeToo movement.
Wed Sep 22 2021
Oscar body slows growth of new members but reaffirms diversity goals
The Academy says reducing the number of newcomers would allow the organisation to better serve existing members.
Thu May 27 2021
Oscars 2021 to be 'in-person telecast', will not be held virtually - Variety Source: Reuters
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences moved the 73rd Academy Awards ceremony to April 25, 2021.
Wed Dec 02 2020
Academy of Motion Pictures to meet over allegations against Weinstein
The Board of Governors will be holding a special meeting on Saturday, October 14, to discuss the allegations against Weinstein and any actions warranted by the Academy.
Thu Oct 12 2017
Five decades and 200 films later, Jackie Chan 'finally' wins Oscar
At the annual Governors Awards, Jackie Chan finally received his little gold statuette, an honorary Oscar for his decades of work in film.
Mon Nov 14 2016
Jackie Chan to get lifetime achievement Oscar
Actor Jackie Chan will receive a lifetime achievement Oscar, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced.
Sat Sep 03 2016
Obama weighs in on Oscars controversy
US President Barack Obama said Wednesday that the controversy over this year's all-white Oscar acting nominations is part of a broader issue the country is grappling with.
Thu Jan 28 2016
Academy announces major changes to membership amid #OscarsSoWhite backlash
The new rules may alter what critics have described as the insidery nature of gaining The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences membership.
Sat Jan 23 2016
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024