Emma Power's Emotional Reaction to Jessie Buckley's Oscar Win
RTÉ 2fm presenter Emma Power recounts her emotional reaction to Jessie Buckley winning an Oscar for Best Actress, explaining how nerves sometimes affect her when meeting celebrities.
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RTÉ 2fm presenter Emma Power recounts her emotional reaction to Jessie Buckley winning an Oscar for Best Actress, explaining how nerves sometimes affect her when meeting celebrities.

Dwayne Johnson revealed his disappointment after his performance as UFC fighter Mark Kerr in 'Smashing Machine' was overlooked by the Academy Awards, stating the snub 'lit a fire in his spire'.

Actor Matthew McConaughey has raised questions about the growing influence of artificial intelligence in filmmaking and whether the Academy Awards will eventually introduce categories for AI-generated films or performances.

The Oscar-winning film 'The Shop on Main Street' was shelved shortly after the Academy Awards ceremony due to the emigration of both its directors during the period of normalization.
The Academy Awards have set the dates for their 99th and 100th annual broadcasts, with plans to transition the ceremony to YouTube thereafter. This marks a significant shift in the distribution strategy for the prestigious film awards.

The Academy Awards ceremony is set to move from its traditional Hollywood venue to the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles' L.A. Live starting in 2029, a decision that has been applauded by a veteran publicist and Film Academy member, despite concerns about the process.
Paul Thomas Anderson has won the Oscar for Best Director for his film 'One Battle After Another,' which also claimed a total of three awards. This marks a significant achievement for the acclaimed filmmaker at the Academy Awards.

Speaking after the Academy Awards, Talankin said he believes the debate around the film is already changing Russian society.

Award ceremonies like the Academy Awards are attracting fewer viewers, with only controversial moments, such as a 'trash' incident, generating significant attention.

Performance of Golden during Sunday’s Academy Awards ceremony hailed for bringing Korean culture into the heart of Hollywood Two Oscar wins for hit film KPop Demon Hunters have been met with jubilation in South Korea, where the film has been hailed as a cultural “miracle” and a win for the country’s artistic exports. Local headlines proclaimed the movie had reached “the peak of its syndrome” following its twin victories at the Academy Awards on Sunday. Continue reading...

There were two winners for the best live-action short film category at the Oscars on Sunday. Brianna Bryson/Getty Images At the Academy Awards on Sunday, the best live-action short film category…

Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” won best picture at the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday, capping a long-awaited Oscars breakthrough for the acclaimed filmmaker.

In an Oscar shocker, the Academy in December announced that the Academy Awards telecast will be moving from its longtime home on ABC to YouTube starting in 2029.

The Academy Awards ceremony has concluded in Los Angeles, with Paul Thomas Anderson's "There Will Be Blood" winning the Best Picture title, as previously predicted. Best...

The Academy Awards: too long, too fancy, a bit too pleased with themselves, and still the only thing anyone will be talking about for a bit. So here's DW's moment‑by‑moment Oscars coverage.
Ahead of the Academy Awards ceremony, considered the highest honor in the American film industry, staff involved with the film "National Treasure," nominated for the "Best Makeup and Hairstyling Award," shared their current feelings.

This news briefing covers several top stories for Sunday, including Iran's vow to target and kill Netanyahu, the Taoiseach's ongoing US trip, and Irish hopefuls heading to the Academy Awards.

The Academy Awards officially adopted the "Oscars" nickname in 1939. But who is Oscar, and who started calling them that? We may never know. But here are four enduring legends to consider.

The Academy Awards are still a few days away, but the festivities are already in full swing ... with some of Hollywood's biggest stars getting together for an intimate dinner Thursday. W Magazine and Dior put on the event at Mr. Chow -- a high-end…
A year ago, the Warners power duo was considered dead in the water. Now they head into the Academy Awards with frontrunners 'One Battle After Another' and 'Sinners,' a string of hits behind them —…

The Writers Guild of America (WGA) Awards announced its winners, including in three film categories, just days before the Academy Awards, sparking discussions about a rare situation regarding Oscar favorites.

Jordan Peele's foray into the sci-fi horror genre delivered a classic that was somehow completely shut out at the Academy Awards.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Paul Mescal will also take the stage at the Academy Awards, set to be hosted by Conan O'Brien.

Two weeks before the Academy Awards, the 32nd Actor Awards on Sunday will be the last major showdown for the films "One Battle After Another" and "Sinners" before the ceremony of the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences…

An article discusses the highly competitive Best Director category at the Academy Awards, identifying 10 wins that are considered indisputable in their merit.

An analysis of the Emmy race for outstanding television movie suggests that comfort and fun can win awards, a trend that contrasts with the Academy Awards' preference for prestige dramas.

Sean Penn revealed the true reason for his absence from the Academy Awards, where he won an Oscar, and controversially compared the act of taking selfies to the Holocaust. His comments sparked debate and drew strong reactions.

Comedian Conan O'Brien has been announced as the host for the Academy Awards in 2027, marking his third time leading the ceremony, as confirmed by organizers.

Legendary filmmaker John Waters shared his dream of hosting the Academy Awards and suggested a controversial idea for Chris Rock and Will Smith to present together.

The Academy Awards ceremony is set to move from its long-time home at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood to downtown Los Angeles in 2029, coinciding with its television broadcast shifting from ABC to YouTube, with new reports confirming the relocation.

The Academy Awards ceremony will relocate from its traditional Hollywood venue to the centrally located Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles' L.A. Live starting in 2029, a historic move coinciding with the Academy's decision to transfer the annual live broadcast to YouTube.

Despite the Academy Awards' historical reluctance to honor horror, several films in the genre have secured undeniable Oscar victories.

A dumpster-diving TikToker struck gold the morning after the Academy Awards. But why are they binning carpets after one brief use?

The documentary community is still absorbing the win by Mr. Nobody Against Putin at the Academy Awards on Sunday.
After all the Academy Awards are passed out, 1,700 of Hollywood's biggest stars flock to the Governors Ball hungry. Wolfgang Puck and his team feed them all.

They weren’t kidding at the end of last night’s Oscars: Conan O’Brien, if you want it, the Academy Awards “host for life” job is yours — well, at least for the final two years of ABC’s deal.
Artists at the Academy Awards used the platform to voice political statements, protesting immigration policies, calling for Palestinian liberation, and advocating for a ceasefire in Gaza.

At the Academy Awards 2026, Jimmy Kimmel joked about CBS and Donald Trump while presenting, referencing his brief show suspension.

Oscar may be commonly known as a little gold man, but just how golden is he? First of all, the statues handed out to winners at the Academy Awards, otherwise known as the Oscars, is cast in bronze...

The memories of hosting the Academy Awards are priceless. But when it comes to Conan O'Brien's actual paycheck for heading back to the Oscars stage this year, the reality isn't quite that high. In...
On Monday night, the Academy Awards will be presented for the 98th time. Which films are in a head-to-head race this year? And who was overlooked this year?

For the first time in more than two decades, the Academy Awards ceremony is introducing a brand new category.
A Palestinian actor has been denied entry to the Academy Awards ceremony to be held in Los Angeles on Sunday evening due to a US travel ban.

For the first time since 2001, the Academy Awards will be giving away a trophy for a brand new category.

Some four months after AI actress Tilly Norwood prompted a Hollywood backlash, its creators at London-based Particle6 have launched a musical video to tie in with the Academy Awards this weekend…

The Academy Awards ceremony is fast approaching. To understand what to expect from this ceremony, which films have the best chance of winning, and why Latvia...

Sara Shahverdi, the protagonist of Iranian Oscar-nominated documentary Cutting Through Rocks, will not make it to the Academy Awards ceremony on March 15, the filmmakers have announced.

Awards season is off to the races, and the finish line is looking tighter than ever. While the months leading up to the Academy Awards usually make clear the Oscar-winner front runners, the...
The 2026 Producers Guild Awards winners will be announced Saturday evening, one of the final major precursors ahead of the Academy Awards on March 15. Susan Sprung, CEO of the PGA, opened the event on a somber note with a nod to the U.S. military action that has unfolded over the past day. “The events […]

Liza Minnelli claims in her upcoming memoir that the Academy Awards organizers instructed her to use a wheelchair when she presented at the ceremony.

Actor Tom Hanks, returning as Woody in Toy Story 5, shared his opinion that the Academy Awards do not need a separate category for voice actors, stating they already have enough recognition.

The inclusion of director Cristian Mungiu's film on the list of strategic projects for Oscar support has been explained by the Minister of Culture, detailing its significance for Romania's presence at the Academy Awards.

Despite numerous nominations, only five films based on DC Comics have successfully won Oscars at the Academy Awards, showcasing their impact on cinematic recognition.

Poland's Millennium Docs Against Gravity film festival has unveiled its main competition lineup, featuring a dozen Oscar-caliber documentaries. The winner of the Grand Prix will automatically qualify for the Academy Awards.

The film 'KPop Demon Hunters' was unable to return to the number one position on charts following the Academy Awards ceremony.
The Academy Awards will move out of Hollywood after a new 10-year commercial agreement with live sports and entertainment company AEG, which includes significant improvements to the Peacock Theater.

Ethan Hawke's advice on unrequited love, shared on the Academy Awards red carpet, has gone viral and resonated with millions, with fans calling it 'insanely beautiful'.

Warner Bros. dominated the Academy Awards, but Paramount’s looming acquisition of the studio signals the biggest restructuring of the industry in decades and a battle over the future of Hollywood…

At Sunday’s Oscars, Diane Warren lost yet again. It marked her 17th nomination without a win.

The Academy Awards are not just a night dedicated to cinema. Every year, the ceremony's red carpet turns into one of the most important runways of global fashion, where...

The film One battle after another won the top prize Sunday at the Academy Awards, where the French language film Two people exchanging saliva shared the award for best live-action short.

Hamnet star Jessie Buckley has made history by becoming the first Irish woman to win Best Actress at the Academy Awards in Hollywood.
Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne and Ellie Kemper shared the stage at the Academy Awards 15 years after their Paul Feig film became a box office hit and landed two noms.

Conan O'Brien warned that the Oscars could get political ... and he wasn't lying! The Academy Awards host took a shot at the entire country with a vicious zinger during Sunday's telecast.
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It’s hard to be transported by the glitz and glamour when it’s constantly overshadowed by some white-hot new horror It’s been a full decade now since I attended the Academy Awards ceremony for this…

Bill Maher criticized the persistent push behind the #OscarsSoWhite campaign, claiming Hollywood has made significant progress on diversity at the Academy Awards ceremony.

After months of red carpets and awards season campaigns, it’s all eyes on Hollywood’s night of nights - the Academy Awards.
With the Academy Awards approaching to celebrate the year’s best films, a new survey offered a reality check about moviegoing: Just over half of Americans say they set foot in a movie theater over…

For the second consecutive year, the hypercompetitive category of best international film at the Academy Awards includes a Brazilian film that has also earned a nomination for best...

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced that Paul Mescal will be among the stars presenting Oscars at the Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 15 March.

In today’s episode, we’ll hear from Variety’s Marc Malkin on how the somber mood in Hollywood and geopolitical uncertainty will affect this year’s Oscar week celebrations leading up to the Academy Awards on March 15. And Ethan Shanfeld paints a colorful picture of all that he observed while attending a “Baywatch” open casting call. More […]

'Sinners' also won best ensemble at the Screen Actors Guild's 32nd Actor Awards on Sunday, setting up a potential nail-biter finale in two weeks at the Academy Awards.

Ethan Hawke delivers fantastic performances in two films streaming on Netflix, and one of these films earned him a 2026 Academy Award nomination.

The Academy Awards' supporting actress race is quietly approaching a historic moment, as Black women have never won the same acting prize three years in a row. This year's nominations could potentially break that trend.