Taylor Swift, Ke Huy Quan, Austin Butler join Hollywood's film academy
They were among more than 300 people selected to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the group that awards the Oscars.
Thu Jun 29 2023
What could go wrong? Oscars team prepares for anything after Will Smith slap
For the first time, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has created a crisis team to respond to any mishaps.
Thu Mar 09 2023
Film academy moves up discussion of Will Smith slap to Friday
Because Smith resigned, the academy no longer needs to follow the legally prescribed timetable to consider the matter, David Rubin said.
Thu Apr 07 2022
Will Smith resigns from Film Academy over Chris Rock slap
Will Smith resigned Friday from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences after he slapped Chris Rock at the Oscar awards last weekend.
Sat Apr 02 2022
Chris Rock shuts down audience member criticising Will Smith
Chris' comments came hours after the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences revealed Will "refused to leave" the ceremony following the incident.
Fri Apr 01 2022
Oscar body slows growth of new members but reaffirms diversity goals
The Academy says reducing the number of newcomers would allow the organisation to better serve existing members.
Thu May 27 2021
Oscars 2021 to be 'in-person telecast', will not be held virtually - Variety Source: Reuters
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences moved the 73rd Academy Awards ceremony to April 25, 2021.
Wed Dec 02 2020
Serangan seksual: Bill Cosby, Roman Polanski disingkir akademi seni
Bekas lagenda komedi Bill Cosby dan pengarah filem Roman Polanski dibuang dari Akademi Sains dan Seni Perfileman kerana tuduhan melakukan serangan seksual.
Fri May 04 2018
Actor Casey Affleck withdraws as 2018 Oscar presenter
Affleck, 42, was expected to present this year's best actress award in keeping with Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences tradition.
Fri Jan 26 2018
Jackie Chan to get lifetime achievement Oscar
Actor Jackie Chan will receive a lifetime achievement Oscar, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced.
Sat Sep 03 2016
Obama weighs in on Oscars controversy
US President Barack Obama said Wednesday that the controversy over this year's all-white Oscar acting nominations is part of a broader issue the country is grappling with.
Thu Jan 28 2016
Academy announces major changes to membership amid #OscarsSoWhite backlash
The new rules may alter what critics have described as the insidery nature of gaining The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences membership.
Sat Jan 23 2016
Oscars nominations ceremony begins
Oscars organizers on Thursday began announcing the names of the nominees for the 88th Academy Awards, which will be handed out next month.
Thu Jan 14 2016
The dangers of sharing 'Genie, you're free'
What is the problem? It violates well-established public health standards for how we talk about suicide.
Thu Aug 14 2014
Oscar snubs: 'Inside Llewyn Davis,' Redford and Winfrey deserved better
"Gravity," "American Hustle" and "12 Years a Slave" dominating nominations for acting, writing, directing and best picture? No big surprises there, and all as it should be.
Fri Jan 17 2014