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Bangladesh Selects ‘A House Named Shahana’ as Oscar Entry
Bangladesh‘s Oscar committee has chosen Leesa Gazi’s debut feature “Barir Naam Shahana” (“A House Named Shahana”) as its submission for…
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China Selects Nanjing Massacre Film ‘Dead to Rights’ as Oscar Entry
China has chosen Shen Ao’s “Dead to Rights” as its submission for the best international feature film category at the 98th Academy Awards.…
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Nepal Filmmakers Challenge Oscar Pick as Selected Film’s Director Makes Claims Rivals Offered $100,000 to Unseat ‘Anjila’
A group of prominent Nepali filmmakers has filed a formal complaint with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences challenging the…
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Hong Kong Selects ‘The Last Dance’ as Oscar Entry
Hong Kong has selected local blockbuster hit “The Last Dance” as its submission for the best international feature film category at the…
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Argentina Selects Dolores Fonzi’s ‘Belén’ to Vie for the International Feature Oscar
Argentina’s Academy of Cinematographic Arts & Sciences has selected actress-helmer Dolores Fonzi’s events-inspired drama “Belén” to…
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Mexico’s ‘We Shall Not Be Moved’ to Vie for the Best International Feature Oscar
Mexico’s Academy of Cinematographic Arts & Science has opted to send Pierre Saint Martin’s acclaimed debut feature “We Shall Not Be Moved’…
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Australia Taps Mongolian-Language Climate Drama ‘Wolves Always Come at Night’ for Oscar Race
Australia has chosen Gabrielle Brady‘s climate-focused drama “The Wolves Always Come at Night” as its contender for the best international…
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Azerbaijan Grand Prix result: Max Verstappen wins after Oscar Piastri crashes out on first lap
McLaren came into the weekend on the verge of clinching the constructors' title, but they will have to wait at least another race after a…
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Jafar Panahi Urges Academy to Break Government Stranglehold on International Oscar Submissions
Fresh off France’s decision to submit his Cannes-winning “It Was Just an Accident” for Oscar consideration, Jafar Panahi leveraged his…
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Spain Selects ‘Sirât,’ a Cannes Festival Jury Prize Winner, for the International Feature Oscar
Spain has selected director Oliver Laxe’s mind-boggling desert odyssey “Sirât” as its official entry for the best international feature…
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From The Archive: Oscar de la Renta at 40: Fashion, Legacy, Heritage
In 2004, Women’s Wear Daily, known for its Milestone coverage, celebrated Oscar de la Renta‘s 40th anniversary in fashion. Dubbed “Mr.…
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Julia Roberts, Sean Penn Host Screening for Brazilian Oscar Contender ‘Manas’: ‘It Will Change You’
Sean Penn, Julia Roberts, and John and Nancy Ross hosted a screening of Marianna Brennand’s debut film “Manas” on Saturday in Los Angeles.…
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Oscar Predictions: Supporting Actress — Emily Blunt, Ariana Grande and Amy Madigan Stir an Unsettled Race
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the…
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Oscar Predictions: Best Actress — Jessie Buckley and Renate Reinsve Anchor a Crowded Global Race
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the…
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‘Palestine 36’ Review: The Country’s Epic Oscar Submission Offers a Sweeping View of a Tumultuous Time
“Prescient” is perhaps the most appropriate word to describe “Palestine 36.” As the whole world focuses on Gaza, a film about the history…
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TIFF Top 5 Takeaways, From Sydney Sweeney Entering the Oscar Race to Crowdpleasers Dominating Buzz
The Toronto Film Festival’s 50th edition may not have reached previous heights, but it was the liveliest and starriest in years. Daniel…
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Yes, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Is a Serious Oscar Contender for ‘The Smashing Machine’
The Rock as an Oscar nominee? It’s time to get used to the idea. When Dwayne Johnson broke down in uncontrollable sobs during a 15-minute…
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Italian Grand Prix result: Max Verstappen wins as Oscar Piastri lets Lando Norris past to take second at Monza
On the run to the first corner, Verstappen edged Norris on to the grass on the inside of the straight and then braked too late to make the…
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British Director Oscar Hudson’s ‘Straight Circle’ Scores Top Venice Critics’ Week Prize
British director Oscar Hudson‘s feature debut “Straight Circle,” an absurdist anti-war satire starring twins Elliott and Luke Tittensor as…
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Cambodia Submits Horror Thriller ‘Tenement’ as Oscar Entry
Cambodia has submitted the psychological horror thriller “Tenement,” co-directed by Inrasothythep Neth and Sokyou Chea, as its contender…
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Jesse Plemons, Jessie Buckley and Emma Stone Won Telluride for Focus Features as Oscar Frontrunners Emerge
Focus Features killed it in Colorado with two “Jesses” and one Emma Stone. On the ground, the story of what resonated — or flopped — at…
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Industry Love for Guillermo del Toro Could Carry ‘Frankenstein’ in the Oscar Race
People love Guillermo del Toro, and that’s not hyperbole. Hollywood’s affection for the Oscar-winning auteur goes far beyond mere…
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Ethan Hawke on Directing the Merle Haggard Doc ‘Highway 99’, Playing Lorenz Hart in the Oscar Contender ‘Blue Moon,’ and Being Telluride’s King for a Day
Among the many men and women of the hour during this weekend’s Telluride Film Festival in Colorado, Ethan Hawke was soaring arguably…
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Could ‘Jay Kelly’ Be the Film That Lands Adam Sandler His First Oscar Nod?
It might be time for the Academy to invite the “Sandman.” Adam Sandler has long been one of Hollywood’s most bankable stars, but his work…