PwC accountants blamed for Oscar gaffe barred from future shows
Brian Cullinan and Martha Ruiz are still employed as partners of the prestigious accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), a company spokesman said.
Thu Mar 02 2017
Tweeting accountant in spotlight over Oscar best picture blunder
One of the PricewaterhouseCoopers accountants responsible for handing out the sealed envelopes on Sunday had posted a backstage photo of actress Emma Stone on Twitter minutes before the mix-up.
Tue Feb 28 2017
One unexpected outcome of the Oscars best-picture blunder: Vindication for Marisa Tomei
She won her 1993 best supporting actress Oscar only because presenter Jack Palance called the wrong name.
Tue Feb 28 2017
Two people knew instantly that 'La La Land' didn't win; why did it take so long to announce?
But no one else knew, not until the ceremony was interrupted nearly two full minutes later, after multiple "La La" creators had already given acceptance speeches.
Tue Feb 28 2017
Oscars draw lowest U.S. audience since 2008 with 32.9 mln viewers
Some 32.9 million U.S. viewers watched the ceremony, a 4 percent drop from the 2016 Oscars which drew 34.4 million viewers.
Mon Feb 27 2017
'Moonlight' wins best picture Oscar, beating 'La La Land'
But in a highly unusual mishap, presenter Warren Beatty first, mistakenly initially announced that musical "La La Land" had won, causing confusion and uproar on Hollywood's biggest night..
Mon Feb 27 2017
Chazelle becomes youngest directing Oscar winner for 'La La Land'
It was the first Academy Award for Chazelle, 32, who was the favourite going into Sunday's ceremony after winning Directors Guild and Golden Globe awards earlier this year.
Mon Feb 27 2017
Oscar host Jimmy Kimmel pokes fun at new world under Trump
"This broadcast is being watched live by millions of Americans, and around the world in more than 225 countries that now hate us, and I think that is amazing."
Mon Feb 27 2017
Viola Davis, Iranian movie win Oscars as Trump looms large
Ali, and a tearful Davis, each winning their first Oscars, were among a record seven actors of color nominated for Academy Awards this year, in stark contrast to 2016 when there were none.
Mon Feb 27 2017
Disney's 'Zootopia' wins Oscar for best animated film
The movie from Walt Disney Co's Disney Animation Studios was one of year's biggest box-office hits, selling more than $1 billion in tickets worldwide.
Mon Feb 27 2017
Iran's 'The Salesman' wins Oscar for best foreign language film
The movie, directed by Tehran-based Asghar Farhadi, marked Iran's second Oscar victory, coming five years after Farhadi's drama "A Separation" won the nation's first Academy Award.
Mon Feb 27 2017
Mahershala Ali wins supporting actor Oscar for 'Moonlight'
Ali, 43, plays Juan, a drug dealer who takes a young black boy living in Miami with a drug-addict mother, under his wing.
Mon Feb 27 2017
Stars shimmer on Oscar red carpet as diamonds and gold have their day
Emma Stone sparkled in a 1920s inspired gold fringed Givenchy gown, as "Hidden Figures" supporting actress contender Octavia Spencer opted for a silvery Marchesa adorned with a flounce of feathers.
Mon Feb 27 2017
Shivering weather greets Oscar red carpet arrivals
Temperatures were some 15 degrees Fahrenheit (8 degrees Celsius) below normal for late February.
Mon Feb 27 2017
Leading nominations for the 2017 Oscars
The 2017 Oscars, or Academy Awards, the highest honors in the movie industry, will be handed out on Sunday at a ceremony in Hollywood hosted by comedian Jimmy Kimmel.
Sun Feb 26 2017