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Oscars to draw up diversity rules for nominees
The move comes after years of criticism over a lack of diversity among the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' members, and among the Oscar nominees and winners they select
Meet the 7 Filipinos invited to the U.S. film academy
The 7 are among those invited to be part of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences as its new members
Ditsi Carolino, Baby Ruth Villarama invited to be part of U.S. Academy
The two filmmakers and documentarists are among those invited by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to be part of the organization
Original 'Star Wars' creators lift lid on special effects challenges
The team behind the franchise shares how they made the special effects possible in the films, despite the challenges
Netflix spared as Academy keeps Oscars rule unchanged
Campaigners, including director Steven Spielberg initially suggested that the films produced and released by streaming firms should not be eligible for the Oscars, and should instead be classified as TV content
Roman Polanski sues US motion picture academy for reinstatement
The director says the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has denied him a hearing, when it voted to oust him from the organization
Roman Polanski's wife rejects invitation to join Oscars body
'How can I pretend to ignore that the Academy a few weeks ago kicked out my husband, Roman Polanski, to satisfy the zeitgeist,' says French actress Emmanuelle Seigner
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Film Academy expels actor Bill Cosby, director Roman Polanski
The Academy's decision comes in light of the sexual assault cases against both men
Oscars 2018: 'The Shape of Water' wins Best Picture
The film wins over other nominees, including 'Lady Bird' and 'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri'
Oscars 2018: Frances McDormand wins Best Actress
The actress is awarded for her role in 'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri'
Oscars 2018: Gary Oldman wins Best Actor
The actor wins for his role in ‘Darkest Hour’
Oscars 2018: Sam Rockwell wins Best Supporting Actor
(UPDATED) Sam Rockwell thanks his fellow nominees, saying, 'You guys rock, you inspire me, and you always have'
IN PHOTOS: Stars walk the red carpet at the Oscars 2018
(3RD UPDATE) The red carpet is rolled out once again for the biggest awards show in Hollywood
Motion picture Academy kicks out disgraced Harvey Weinstein
(UPDATED) As Weinstein's expulsion was announced, the London-based Sunday Times reported on a fifth alledged rape victim, British actress Lysette Anthony
Lav Diaz, Brillante Mendoza invited to U.S. Film Academy
The two Filipino directors are among the 774 invited this year to be part of the prestigious group that deliberates on the Oscars
Steve Harvey comments on Oscars Best Picture gaffe
I m going to show him how to handle it with dignity and grace says Steve who like Warren Beatty announced the wrong winner at a major event
Oscars mixup blamed on accountant eclipses 'Moonlight' win
Accountancy firm PricewaterhouseCoopers says that Brian Cullinan a partner with years of experience at the Oscars had mistakenly handed Warren Beatty the wrong envelope
Oscars 2017 shows photo of wrong woman during 'In Memoriam' segment
Australian producer Jan Chapman is identified as costume designer Janet Patterson
Sound mixer finally wins Oscar – on 21st try
Hacksaw Ridge sound mixer Kevin O Connell is nominated 21 times over 33 years
'Moonlight' shines at Oscars with best picture win
Here s what to know about the Oscars 2017 Best Picture
Stars react to Oscars Best Picture gaffe
Have your people call our people – we know what to do says the Miss Universe Organization This and more reactions to the Oscars gaffe here
WATCH: Confusion as 'Moonlight' wins Best Picture Oscar after 'La La Land' announced winner
Warren WHAT DID YOU DO? asks host Jimmy Kimmel
FULL LIST: Winners, Oscars 2017
Casey Affleck wins Best Actor for Manchester by The Sea while Emma Stone takes home Best Actress for La La Land
Oscars 2017: 'Moonlight' wins Best Picture, after 'La La Land' first announced winner
It s a Steve Harvey style gaffe as Moonlight is named the real Best Picture – AFTER La La Land was erroneously named the winner first
Oscars 2017: Emma Stone wins Best Actress
In La La Land Emma Stone plays Mia an aspiring actress who begins to tire of the endless disappointments she faces as a barista dreaming of making it big in Hollywood
Oscars 2017: Casey Affleck wins Best Actor
Casey wins for his role as grieving brother Lee Chandler in Manchester by the Sea
WATCH: 'Mean Tweets' at Oscars 2017
Lin Manuel Miranda Natalie Portman Eddie Redmayne Whoopi Goldberg Robert DeNiro and many more read their mean tweets much to their amusement
Oscars 2017: Viola Davis wins Best Supporting Actress
Viola Davis wins for her performance in Fences
Oscars 2017: Mahershala Ali wins Best Supporting Actor
The actor wins Best Supporting Actor for his role in Moonlight
IN PHOTOS: Oscars 2017 red carpet
See Nicole Kidman Felicity Jones Taraji P Henson Octavia Spencer and more on the Oscars 2017 red carpet
Oscars head Cheryl Boone Isaacs re-elected after addressing diversity issue
Cheryl Boone Isaacs who is African American is re elected for a fourth term as the organization pushes for more diversity
Oscars body appoints more black and women members
Actors David Oyelowo Gugu Mbatha Raw Malcolm D Lee Heather Graham Felicity Jones Emma Stone and Elizabeth Banks are among the actors and filmmakers invited to the body
WebHits: How the blind enjoy movies
Ever wondered how blind people enjoy movies? The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences offers an answer
Academy kills Oscars nomination over email gaffe
Song composer Bruce Broughton emailed voting members to make them aware of his submission during nominations voting
Angelina Jolie gets honorary Oscar for humanitarian work
Veteran actress Angela Lansbury comedian Steve Martin and Italian costume designer Pietro Tosi also received awards at the annual Oscar Governors Awards
Angelina Jolie, Steve Martin among Oscar honorees
Actress cited for humanitarian work comedian for lifetime achievement
J-Lo, Prince among Oscar invitees
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences diversifies its membership anew
Awards Season: Ladies and gentlemen, place your bets
Want to understand what the new year Awards Season is really all about? Read on
'Lincoln', 'Life of Pi' lead Oscar nominations
Lincoln Life of Pi lead nominees for the 85th Academy Awards;
Oscars voting extended after online poll gripes
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Monday December 31 it has extended voting for the 2013 Oscars after reports of problems with a new online polling system
