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The Academy Awards will finally begin recognizing stunt performers

The first "stunt design" awards will debut in 2028, coinciding with the 100th anniversary of the Oscars.

Fortune

Finally, the Oscars Will Award Films for Stunts

Hard work should be rewarded. It's plain and simple. But for decades, one aspect of the work that goes behind the scenes while making movies has eschewed giving a portion of the crew the props it absolutely deserves: Stunts.

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Oscars to recognise stunts with new category

The Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have announced a new category honouring stunts.

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From Hamdan Ballal to La La Land: A short history of Oscars apologies

The Academy has apologised to 'No Other Land' co-director Hamdan Ballal after criticism for failing to address his violent attack, adding to a list of public apologies by the institution.

Euronews

Academy apologizes for failing to mention No Other Land director Hamdan Ballal in statement

Mark Ruffalo and Olivia Colman were among the 690 Academy members who complained

The Independent UK

Academy board to meet as response to No Other Land director’s arrest decried

Meeting follows letter signed by prominent members urging more forceful response on Hamdan Ballal’s arrest

The Guardian - US

Watch: Oscars afterparty arrivals at Governors Ball as Anora wins Best Picture

Watch as Oscar winners and nominees arrive at the 66th Governors Ball, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ official post-ceremony celebration in Los Angeles' Ray Dolby Ballroom on the top level of Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, 2 March.

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Academy says Oscars will go on as planned and ‘honor’ LA amid fires

Letter from Academy leadership also says show will ‘move away’ from live performances to celebrate songwriters

The Guardian - US

Stephen King calls for Academy Awards cancellation

Stephen King has called for the Oscars to be cancelled amid the Los Angeles wildfires and insisted he won't be voting this year.

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'Emilia Pérez' and 'Wicked' advance in Oscars shortlists

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has unveiled shortlists in 10 categories, including for documentary, international feature and best song and score

The Independent UK

Oscar invitees: Lily Gladstone, Celine Song and Catherine O’Hara among those offered Academy membership

Da’Vine Joy Randolph and the director and cast of Anatomy of a Fall are also among the 487 new artists and executives to judge the Academy Awards

The Guardian - AU

Organization behind the Oscars elects board of governors for 2024-25 term

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the organization behind the Oscars, announced 17 people elected to its board of governors Monday

The Independent UK

Academy changes rules for 2025 Oscars ceremony

Hollywood's most prestigious film awards, the Oscars, are undergoing significant changes as the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) introduced updated rules and campaign protocols for its 97th edition, slated for March 2 next year. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Academy Museum To Host Exclusive Oscars Fan Experience In LA

Experience the glitz of Hollywood at the 96th Oscars fan event by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Join the celebration at the Academy Muse...

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Jeffrey Wright Dazzles in Spectrum of Roles in 2023

Explore the diverse roles Jeffrey Wright has navigated in his versatile acting career. From powerful leaders to everyday folks, Wright's tale captivates.

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Janet Yang to serve second term as president of Oscars organization

Janet Yang has been re-elected to serve as president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the organization said Tuesday

Los Angeles Times

Taylor Swift, Keke Palmer and Austin Butler among newest members of film academy

LOS ANGELES — The most exclusive club in Hollywood is once again parting the velvet rope, with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announcing Wednesday that it is opening its ranks to 398 new members.

The Independent UK

Taylor Swift, Austin Butler, Keke Palmer and Ke Huy Quan invited to join film Film Academy

Taylor Swift, best supporting Oscar actor winner Ke Huy Quan, “Elvis” star Austin Butler and “Nope’s” Keke Palmer and The Weeknd have been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

The Guardian - AU

Academy Awards changes rules around social media after this year’s Oscars controversies

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has overhauled rules around campaigning for Oscars after incidents involving Andrea Riseborough, Jerry Bruckheimer and Michelle Yeoh

Tribune News Service

Tom Cruise shaded at Oscars with Scientology joke and Nicole Kidman being there instead of him

Even though Steven Spielberg said that Tom Cruise “saved Hollywood’s ass” last year by delivering top-flight, in-theater entertainment with “Top Gun: Maverick,” the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences didn’t seem so inclined to show its reverence Sunday.

Fortune

How to watch, stream the 2023 Oscars online for free without cable or on AB

After “The Slap” last year, interest should be high.

The Guardian - AU

Indigenous group says company offering Australian land to Oscar nominees used its name and material without permission

Indigenous Carbon Industry Network says it has no connection with Pieces of Australia, which confirmed it has removed content that may have been inappropriately used

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