Last year, viral “Barbenheimer” memes sparked anger online in Japan, where media reports have highlighted critics who say the film does not show the damage caused by the bombs. “There could have been more detail and depiction of the horrors of nuclear weapons,” Takashi Hiraoka, 96, a bombing survivor and former mayor of Hiroshima, said […]
Hollywood's recent union strikes, the Gaza conflict and the war in Ukraine were also heartily mentioned. The night ended on a bizarre and confusing note when, as is tradition, Al Pacino revealed the Best Picture winner without first listing the nominees. Opening the envelope he muttered, “My eyes see 'Oppenheimer'?” The audience was momentarily confused […]
In 'Poor Things', Emma Stone accepts a unique challenge: playing a Victorian-era woman who dies by suicide, her unborn child's brain brought back to life by a mad scientist and her adventurous self. -The journey of discovery is adopted. Her adventurous, no-holds-barred take on the Frankenstein myth paid off, and Stone now has her second […]
Self-effacing Irish actor Cillian Murphy is having to get used to the glamor of the red carpet and acceptance speeches. The 47-year-old Cork native won his first Oscar on Sunday – on his first nomination – for his leading role in Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer,' capping a stellar awards season that saw him win a Golden […]
Nolan, the director of ambitious blockbuster films ranging from “Inception” to “The Dark Knight”, had recently completed the production of “Tenet” when his eyes fell on J. Robert Oppenheimer's 2005 Pulitzer Prize-winning biography “American Prometheus”. He was immediately inspired to bring the ambitious genius and egotistical tragedy, “Dream and Nightmare”, to life on the big […]
As always, the list of Oscar presenters is filled with prominent people from Hollywood. At a press conference this week, organizers revealed that five past winners of each acting category will take the stage to introduce this year's five nominees. That could mean Jennifer Lawrence introducing Emma Stone, Matthew McConaughey announcing Paul Giamatti, and Tim […]
A new Oscar for best casting will be added to the Academy Awards starting in 2026, organizers announced Thursday. It will be the first competitive new gold statuette added to Hollywood’s most important awards show in more than two decades. “Casting directors play an essential role in filmmaking, and as the Academy grows, we’re proud […]
“When he walked into that room and I saw him for the first time, I saw greatness,” he said in a video posted to Instagram. “I would never have accomplished what we did with ‘Rocky’ without him. He was absolutely brilliant. His voice, his size, his power, his athletic ability, but more importantly, his heart, […]
“An actor’s job is not to be a firearms or weapons expert,” the union said. “Firearms are provided for use on set under the guidance of a number of expert professionals directly responsible for the safe and accurate operation of that firearm.” Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the film’s armorer – the person responsible for supplying and maintaining […]
He has already settled a wrongful death case with the ‘Rust’ producers, and has said he has “no interest in getting involved in allegations or shifting blame,” calling his wife’s death “a terrible tragedy.” Said to be “accident”. Director Souza also returned, saying at the time that completing the film would be “bittersweet”, but that […]
‘Poor Things’, a surreal dark comedy, came in second place with 11 awards, including the best film category and Emma Stone’s portrayal of a Victorian reanimated corpse with the brain of an infant. The American actress has already bagged the Golden Globe and Critics’ Choice Best Actress awards for her impeccable acting. She will compete […]
Transforming nostalgia for the beloved doll into a sharp satire on misogyny and female empowerment, “Barbie” was the leading film of the night with nine nominations, but ended the ceremony with only two awards. It won Best Song for the tune written by Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas. And as the highest-grossing film of […]
‘Wonka’ tops the box office in a weak film year
Major’s lawyer tried to flip the script, claiming that it was Jabbari who victimized Major by attacking him in the car and then falsely accused him of assault after she broke up with him. “You are here to end this nightmare, Jonathan Majors,” attorney Priya Chaudhary said through tears during her closing arguments. The major […]
Oscar-winning actor Jamie Foxx accused of sexual assault in lawsuit