Oscar

‘No Jamie Bond for me’: Jenna Ortega shoots down the concept of a female 007

The audience probably won’t find Jenna Ortega donning a tuxedo and sipping martinis in a future “James Bond” film. The star of “Beetlejuice 2” is advocating for women to have their own uniquely crafted action roles, rather than stepping into ones originally designed for male characters. 

#Entertainment / Djimon Hounsou felt seriously cheated in Hollywood

When he won a role in Steven Spielberg's 1997 film Amistad, Hounsou established his Hollywood reputation. However, he stated that he became frustrated with the restricted roles available to Black performers.

‘RRR’ unlikely underdog in Hollywood awards race

S.S. Rajamouli’s three-hour maximalist action epic is one of India’s most expensive and top-grossing films of all time.

'RRR' will win Oscar for Best Film, says Hollywood producer Jason Blum

Hollywood producer Jason Blum is sure that Indian filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli’s magnum opus "RRR" will be feted with the Best Film honour at this year’s Oscar awards.

Jordan Peele, Riz Ahmed to Executive Produce Nuhash‘s ‘Moshari’

After winning multiple international awards, Nuhash Humayun's horror short "Moshari" is all set to be produced by Jordan Peele and Riz Ahmed, according to Variety. 

'Back to the Future' star Michael J Fox accepts honorary Oscar for Parkinson's advocacy

Actor Michael J Fox, who charmed audiences in "Back to the Future", received an honorary Oscar on Saturday for advocacy work that raised USD 1.5 billion for research into Parkinson's disease.

OPINION / Are we going to stop watching Will Smith movies?

Not the first time a celebrity overstepped boundaries.

Oscar nominations: all the fun facts

Here are some fun facts and figures about this year's list of nominees, and a bit of Oscars trivia as Hollywood insiders and movie fans are eagerly waiting to hear the names of the Oscar winners tonight.

Oscar sparks mass brawl in Chinese league

Brazilian international Oscar triggers a mass brawl in the Chinese Super League as players and staff from his Shanghai SIPG side and opponents Guangzhou R&F scrap on the pitch.

September 4, 2024
September 4, 2024

‘No Jamie Bond for me’: Jenna Ortega shoots down the concept of a female 007

The audience probably won’t find Jenna Ortega donning a tuxedo and sipping martinis in a future “James Bond” film. The star of “Beetlejuice 2” is advocating for women to have their own uniquely crafted action roles, rather than stepping into ones originally designed for male characters. 

March 29, 2023
March 29, 2023

Djimon Hounsou felt seriously cheated in Hollywood

When he won a role in Steven Spielberg's 1997 film Amistad, Hounsou established his Hollywood reputation. However, he stated that he became frustrated with the restricted roles available to Black performers.

January 16, 2023
January 16, 2023

‘RRR’ unlikely underdog in Hollywood awards race

S.S. Rajamouli’s three-hour maximalist action epic is one of India’s most expensive and top-grossing films of all time.

January 10, 2023
January 10, 2023

'RRR' will win Oscar for Best Film, says Hollywood producer Jason Blum

Hollywood producer Jason Blum is sure that Indian filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli’s magnum opus "RRR" will be feted with the Best Film honour at this year’s Oscar awards.

November 28, 2022
November 28, 2022

Jordan Peele, Riz Ahmed to Executive Produce Nuhash‘s ‘Moshari’

After winning multiple international awards, Nuhash Humayun's horror short "Moshari" is all set to be produced by Jordan Peele and Riz Ahmed, according to Variety. 

November 22, 2022
November 22, 2022

'Back to the Future' star Michael J Fox accepts honorary Oscar for Parkinson's advocacy

Actor Michael J Fox, who charmed audiences in "Back to the Future", received an honorary Oscar on Saturday for advocacy work that raised USD 1.5 billion for research into Parkinson's disease.

April 5, 2022
April 5, 2022

Are we going to stop watching Will Smith movies?

Not the first time a celebrity overstepped boundaries.

February 24, 2019
February 24, 2019

Oscar nominations: all the fun facts

Here are some fun facts and figures about this year's list of nominees, and a bit of Oscars trivia as Hollywood insiders and movie fans are eagerly waiting to hear the names of the Oscar winners tonight.

June 19, 2017
June 19, 2017

Oscar sparks mass brawl in Chinese league

Brazilian international Oscar triggers a mass brawl in the Chinese Super League as players and staff from his Shanghai SIPG side and opponents Guangzhou R&F scrap on the pitch.

April 12, 2017
April 12, 2017

Oscar misses penalty

Megabucks midfielder Oscar missed a second-half penalty as Andre Villas-Boas's Shanghai SIPG lost 1-0 to Urawa Red Diamonds in their first defeat of this year's AFC Champions League on Tuesday.