The Oscars finally announce an award for stunts
by Dan Cooper | Apr 11, 2025 | News
Films released in 2027 will be eligible for the new Stunt Design Oscar, set to be debuted at the 100th Academy Awards in 2028....
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Oscars 2025 | Broadcast hits 5-year ratings high in the US
by James Harvey | Mar 05, 2025 | News
The final Oscars viewing figures for 2025 are in, and it turns out about the same number of people watched as last year....
Oscars 2025 | Sean Baker's Anora the big success story
by Dan Cooper | Mar 03, 2025 | News
Anora picks up five Oscars, in a surprisingly mixed Oscars 2025. Here's the run down of what won and what didn't....
Billy Crystal was the best modern Oscars host - just check out all his opening songs
by Maria Lattila | Feb 28, 2025 | Feature, News
Ahead of the Academy Awards this weekend, a look back at legendary Oscars host Billy Crystal and his classic opening songs....
The Oscars Cheer Moment | An ode to the Academy’s two strangest awards
by James Harvey | Feb 28, 2025 | Feature, News
As we prepare for the 97th Academy Awards this weekend, here’s a reminder of the Oscars Cheer Moment, and the weirdest year in the body's history....
Oscars considering making AI disclosure mandatory
by Dan Cooper | Feb 10, 2025 | News
The Oscars may require transparency over the use of AI in making of films, as part of future submissions. More here....
The Brutalist review | Brady Corbet's magnum opus is well worth your time
by Maria Lattila | Jan 24, 2025 | News, Reviews
Brady Corbet has made his best film yet with an American epic about a Jewish refugee. Here’s our The Brutalist review. ...
This year’s Oscar nominations paint a depressing picture of Hollywood
by Maria Lattila | Jan 23, 2025 | Feature, News
The nominations are in for this year’s Oscars, but they’re reflective of an industry still stuck in its old ways. Some thoughts:...
Will horror films finally break into the Oscars in 2025?
by Maria Lattila | Jan 07, 2025 | Feature, News
With a slew of excellent, critically acclaimed horror films in 2024, could awards bodies finally give them more consideration? A few thoughts....
Jimmy Kimmel passes on next Oscars hosting gig
by James Harvey | Jul 30, 2024 | News
Four-time Oscars host Jimmy Kimmel has passed on the chance to join the Academy's five-timers club, according to Puck....
Stunts finally being considered as an Oscars category
by Dan Cooper | Jun 07, 2024 | News
Oscar high-ups have revealed that early talks are underway to introduce some long overdue recognition for the stunt performer community....
We asked a dog to predict the Oscars
by James Harvey | Mar 05, 2024 | Feature
With awards excitement reaching a fever pitch, we sought Oscars predictions from the most qualified season analyst in the Film Stories office....
Oscars to get new casting category, still no stunts award
by Dan Cooper | Feb 09, 2024 | News
Some welcome news arrives in the form of a new category at the Oscars from 2026. However, there are inevitable questions that need asking......
Oscars 2024 | Barbie snub shock in an otherwise conventional nominations list
by James Harvey | Jan 23, 2024 | Feature, News
Oppenheimer leads the Oscars 2024 pack as Greta Gerwig misses out on best director, and Margot Robbie is absent from her first best actress category...
The Oscars finds new UK home in ITV
by Lauren Miles | Sep 12, 2023 | News
After Sky lost the broadcast rights to the Oscars earlier this year, ITV has stepped in to broadcast the awards show in the UK....
The Oscars loses its home on UK television
by Dan Cooper | Aug 10, 2023 | Misc, News
Sky has relinquished the rights to the Academy Awards, leaving the event currently without a UK broadcaster as things stand....
When Disney sued the Academy Awards
by Simon Brew | Apr 13, 2023 | Feature
The 1989 Oscars remains a turning point in the life of the Academy Awards - and it ended in legalities....
2023 Oscars: full list of winners as Everything Everywhere All At Once prevails
by Dan Cooper | Mar 13, 2023 | News
Everything Everywhere All At Once wins big at the Oscars, on a feel-good night with the right type of newsworthy headlines. ...
Steven Soderbergh says movies 'don't matter in the same way they did'
by Dan Cooper | Feb 08, 2023 | News
Filmmaker Steven Soderbergh has been discussing the state of cinema and as always, there are interesting ideas to ponder over. ...
To Leslie returning to UK cinemas following Oscar nod
by Dan Cooper | Jan 27, 2023 | News
Andrea Riseborough's Oscar nomination results in the film To Leslie's return to cinemas in the UK and US....
Steven Spielberg comes out swinging for The Dark Knight
by Simon Brew | Jan 25, 2023 | News
As the Oscars nominate Avatar: The Way Of Water and Top Gun: Maverick for Best Picture, Steven Spielberg harks back to the snubbing of Batman....
Interview: Amaree McKenstry-Hall on starring in short film Audible
by Charlotte Little | Apr 12, 2022 | Feature, News
We chat to Amaree McKenstry-Hall about starring in Audible, a short film that was nominated for Best Documentary Short at the Oscars....
Will Smith, Chris Rock and the Oscars moment: Academy will take weeks to sort
by Simon Brew | Mar 30, 2022 | News
The Academy promises to probe just went on with Chris Rock and Will Smith at the Oscars, but will take weeks to report....
Oscar ratings rise, as Academy set for formal review of ‘the incident’
by Simon Brew | Mar 29, 2022 | News
The Will Smith/Chris Rock moment of the Oscars is set to be formally reviewed, as ratings for the show shoot up by nearly 50% on last year....
Oscars pre-show award winners: the full list
by Lauren Miles | Mar 28, 2022 | News
The Academy controversially cut eight awards categories from its Oscars broadcast this year, those crediting behind-the-scenes work - here's who...
Some films win Oscars, as if that’s what people are talking about
by Simon Brew | Mar 28, 2022 | News
Coda takes home the Best Picture Oscar, but it feels after this year's Academy Awards, that ain't the headline: here's the full list of winners...
James Bond at the Oscars, and No Time To Die’s prospects
by Mark Harrison | Mar 25, 2022 | Feature, News
No Time To Die is nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Original Song - here’s a look at the James Bond movies’ history with the Osc...
Steven Spielberg joins list of filmmakers protesting Oscars show changes
by Dan Cooper | Mar 08, 2022 | News
The Oscars are facing more backlash for the decision to omit eight awards from its live show - and Steven Spielberg adds his voice....
Guillermo del Toro offers impassioned plea to Oscars to broadcast all awards live
by Dan Cooper | Mar 02, 2022 | News
Guillermo del Toro has implored the Academy to rethink its plans to cut eight awards from the show's live Oscars telecast....
The 10 films on the shortlist for the Oscar's popular film prize
by Simon Brew | Mar 02, 2022 | News
Spider-Man, Army Of The Dead, Minimata and Cinderella are leading the running for the Oscar's new popular film prize....
Eight awards won't be broadcast live at the Oscars
by Dan Cooper | Feb 23, 2022 | News
In the latest move to resuscitate viewing figures, several pre-filmed awards will be edited into the live Oscar broadcast....
2021 Oscars: all winners here
by Dan Cooper | Apr 26, 2021 | News
Take a look at which films were successful at this years 2021 Oscars ceremony, with the full list of Academy Awards winners....
