Academy Awards organisers issued new rules on Friday to clarify that acting and writing must be performed by humans and not artificial intelligence to be eligible for the movie industry’s highest honours. The changes from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences apply to submissions for the next Oscars ceremony, scheduled for March 2027. […]
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Oscars rule out AI actors from award eligibility
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced new eligibility rules for the Oscars that exclude artificial intelligence-generated performers from consideration, marking a significant move amid the growing use of AI in the film industry. Read More: Filmmakers can submit films for Oscars by August 15 According to the updated guidelines released on Friday, only […]
Oscars leaving Hollywood — Academy Awards moving from Dolby Theatre?
The Oscars are leaving Hollywood. Starting in 2029, the Academy Awards ceremony will relocate from its longtime home at the Dolby Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard to the Peacock Theatre at L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles. This major venue change ends a nearly 25-year run at the Dolby, where the Oscars have been held since […]
Eric Dane’s family responds to Oscars tribute exclusion
Eric Dane’s family were affected by his omission from the “In Memoriam” segment at the Oscars 2026 which fans considered to be a disrespectful snub. The Grey’s Anatomy star was reportedly excluded from the tributes because of the lack of airtime, as the Academy insiders later clarified, but his family was “saddened.” Following the 98th […]
Oscars theatre — viral picture of trash sparks social media backlash
A photograph showing the state of the Oscars theatre after the ceremony has circulated widely online, prompting criticism and discussion about audience behaviour at major events. The image, shared by Next Best Picture editor-in-chief Matt Neglia, captures rows of seats inside the Dolby Theatre covered in discarded snack packaging and other debris following the conclusion […]
Ben Affleck discusses ‘Argo’ Oscars snub controversy
Ben Affleck is looking back on one of the most embarrassing moments of his career! During his recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! To promote his upcoming Netflix film The Rip, the actor and filmmaker reflected on the 2013 Academy Awards season. At the time, Affleck was widely expected to receive a Best Director nomination […]
James Cameron slams Oscars for snubbing ‘Dune’ films
James Cameron called out Oscars for not recognizing science?fiction movies. In a new interview with The Globe and Mail, the Avatar filmmaker criticised Oscar for overlooking Denis Villeneuve’s work on Dune and Dune: Part Two. “I don’t think about the Academy Awards that much,” Cameron said. “Intentionally, I don’t think about that at this point. […]
YouTube secures future home of the Oscars
YouTube has secured exclusive rights to stream the Academy Awards beginning in 2029, marking a historic shift for one of the world’s most-watched entertainment events. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the agreement on Wednesday, confirming that the partnership will run through 2033. The deal ends ABC’s near-continuous run as the Oscars’ […]
Hollywood icon Diane Keaton dies at 79
Diane Keaton — the Oscar-winning actress known for her unforgettable performances in Annie Hall, The Godfather, and Father of the Bride — has died at the age of 79. A family member confirmed to the Associated Press that Keaton passed away in California surrounded by loved ones. The cause of death has not been disclosed. […]
Oscars group adds Pattinson, Jackson but stems new intake
After years of rapid expansion to boost diversity among its members, Hollywood’s Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences slashed its new intake by more than half this year, the Oscar-awarding body said Thursday. The Academy invited just 395 new members to join Tinseltown’s most prestigious club, with inductees including Robert Pattinson, Janet Jackson and […]