Oscars Archives

Oscars 2026: the full list of winners

by Maria Lattila | Mar 16, 2026 | News

The Oscars are upon us and we will be following along and keeping you updated on the winners right here!...

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by Maria Lattila | Mar 13, 2026 | News

Sign up today to get our exclusive Oscars predictions, because we definitely know what we’re on about. You'll also get the rundown of the biggest s...

When Disney sued the Academy Awards

by Simon Brew | Mar 06, 2026 | Feature

The 1989 Oscars remains a turning point in the life of the Academy Awards - and it ended in legalities....

David Zaslav champions Warner Bros Oscar nominations

by Simon Brew | Jan 23, 2026 | News

Warner Bros justifiably is happy with its 30 Oscar nominations. David Zaslav, its CEO, has been quick to jump in....

Oscar nominations 2026 | Sinners scores amidst 'A marvelous five minutes', says Hamnet producer

by James Harvey | Jan 22, 2026 | News

Nominations for the 98th Academy Awards are in, with Sinners nabbing a record-breaking 16 nods....

Oscars | YouTube will stream the Academy Awards from 2029 onwards

by Ryan Lambie | Dec 18, 2025 | News

Ending a 50 year partnership, the Oscars will move from ABC to YouTube, with the first ceremony to be streamed in 2029....

James Cameron comes out swinging against Netflix

by Simon Brew | Nov 25, 2025 | News

James Cameron doesn't think Netflix films should qualify for the Oscars. And he doesn't think the firm should buy Warner Bros Discovery....

Tom Cruise accepted Honorary Oscar with an emotional speech

by Maria Lattila | Nov 17, 2025 | News

Tom Cruise has been awarded an Honorary Oscar for his contribution to cinema over his career. More on that below....

New Oscars ruling lands with a question mark

by Dan Cooper | Apr 30, 2025 | News

The new Oscar rule that people have to watch nominated movies before they vote in the final round is already being questioned....

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....

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 Flash in Zack Snyder's Oscars Cheer Moment winning film, Justice league

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...