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Studio Ghibli marks 40 years, but future looks uncertain

The Oscars · Japan

Studio Ghibli marks 40 years, but future looks uncertain

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Japan's Studio Ghibli turns 40 this month with two Oscars and legions of fans young and old won over by its complex plots and fantastical hand-drawn animation.See the Story

John Mulaney Reveals Why He Turned Down Oscars Hosting Gig | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip

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John Mulaney Reveals Why He Turned Down Oscars Hosting Gig | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip

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John Mulaney is explaining why he turned down an offer to host the Academy Awards. Ahead of the 2025 Oscars, it was reported that two comedians had passed on the gig with John being one of them. Conan O’Brien ended up hosting. Keep reading to find out more… “Well, I was very flattered. They came to me, must have been last summer. And I knew Jimmy Kimmel wasn’t gonna do it. And they offered it. And it was honestly that I had a lot going on. And i…See the Story

Sean Connery turned down role which won actor Oscar as he found it 'disgusting'

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Sean Connery turned down role which won actor Oscar as he found it 'disgusting'

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Legendary actor and Academy Awards winner Sean Connery turned down a film which won its star an Oscar as the James Bond actor called it a 'disgusting' role.Read Article

SSFF & ASIA 2025 George Lucas Award (Grand Prix) goes to "Pantyhose" by Fabian Munsterhjelm

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The winners of 13 Awards including Best Short Awards of Live-Action, Non-Fiction, Animation which are eligible to the next Academy Awards® were announced TOKYO, June 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Award Ceremony of the 27th edition of the Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia (SSFF & ASIA), an Academy Award®-accredited festival and one of Asia's largest international short film festivals, was held on June 11, 2025. Under the theme "creative active gen…Academy Awards · Tokyo Read Article

Scott Adkins reacts to the added stunt category at the Academy Awards; "Finally. Why did it take so long?"

Back in April, it was announced that the Academy Awards will finally be acknowledging the achievement in film stunts with their own category. “Since the early days of cinema, stunt design has been an integral part of filmmaking,” said Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang. “We are proud to honor the innovative work of these technical and creative artists, and we congratulate them for their commitment and dedication in reaching…Academy Awards · Los Angeles Read Article

20 Legendary Actors Who Shockingly Never Won an Oscar - History Collection

The Academy Awards are considered the highest honor in the film industry, a symbol of recognition for artistic excellence and unforgettable performances. Each year, actors dream of clutching the coveted golden statuette, hoping to etch their names in cinematic history. Yet, shockingly, some of the most legendary and beloved actors have never won an Oscar ...Academy Awards Read Article

Movie Review - Hard Truths (2024)

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This film got a limited release in December, 2024, probably only one or two cinemas in order to qualify for the Academy Awards. This film was critically acclaimed. The National Board of Review ranked it as one of the Top…Academy Awards Read Article

Beautiful Photographs of a Young Angelina Jolie in the 1990s

Angelina Jolie, born on June 4, 1975, is an acclaimed American actress, filmmaker, and humanitarian, recognized with multiple prestigious awards, including two Academy Awards and a Tony Award. She began her acting career at 16 but initially struggled with auditions, often being told her demeanor was “too dark”. Her breakthrough came with *Hackers* (1995), followed by award-winning performances in *George Wallace* (1997) and *Gia* (1998), which e…Angelina Jolie · United States Read Article

More Than 8 Years Later, I'm Still Happy That Moonlight Beat La La Land At The Oscars (For A Few Reasons)

La La Land is a great movie, but I'm still really happy that Moonlight beat it at the Academy Awards 8 years ago for Best Picture. Here are just a few reasons why.The Oscars Read Article

98th Oscars Projections: Post-Cannes Edition

We’re coming up on a month since I last checked in on where the Best Picture race for next March’s 98th Academy Awards stands. Since then, the big shake-up has been the Cannes Film Festival, which has come and gone, helping the international pieces of the board start to take their slots. The top prize went to the Iranian thriller It Was Just An Accident, directed by Jafar Panahi, no stranger to political persecution in his home country. We’ve be…Academy Awards · Iran Read Article

Texas Monthly Releases Its List of the Top 50 Barbecue Joints in the State

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Every four years, Texas Monthly — a culture magazine based in Austin — releases its list of the 50 best barbecue spots in the state.NFL See the Story

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