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Oscars’ New Diversity Rules Fail to Address Real Inclusion, Says USC’s Stacy Smith
The Annenberg Inclusion Initiative's Stacy Smith, "started laughing" when the Academy shared their standards for Oscars ...
‘Final Destination Bloodlines’ at the Oscars? 4 genre-friendly categories where the critically hailed horror flick could compete
Final Destination Bloodlines, the sixth installment in the beloved supernatural horror series, opens Friday in theaters. Fans ...
2026 Oscars calendar: Key dates for awards shows, nominations announcements
Oscars will be here before you know it, and Gold Derby has you covered on all of the key dates for awards shows and nominations announcements in the lead-up to the big event. ABC's broadcast of the ...
The Oscars Adds a New Rule That Many Are Shocked Wasn't Already in Place
The Academy Awards recently announced all voters must watch all nominated films before voting. The new rule will begin with the 2026 Oscars.
How Cannes Became the Ultimate Oscars Incubator
Most of the earliest best-picture Oscars, across the ’20s, ’30s and early ’40s, were handed to grand, sprawling American ...
Internet reacts to learning Oscars voters didn’t have to watch all nominated movies — until now
In a development as surprising as a twist in any good movie, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced April ...
From Palme d’Or to Best Picture: Cannes’ Impact on the Oscars Is Stronger Than Ever
Cannes Film Festival 2025 is regaining its influence in the Oscar race, launching buzzy titles from Wes Anderson and Scarlett ...
Why are the Oscars Called Oscars? How the Academy Award Prize Got Its Name
Why Are The Oscars Called “Oscars”? Ever wonder why the Academy Awards are called the Oscars? Like most narratives in ...