Why has it taken so long for the Oscars to embrace stunts?

Sep 3, 2019
After a century of thrilling movie audiences, will stunt workers be recognized?
Quentin Tarantino, Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt attend the screening of "Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood" during the 72nd Cannes Film Festival.
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What the political climate means for award shows like the Oscars

Feb 17, 2017
Celebrities are using award show wins to make political statements. So what does that mean for Hollywood's biggest night?
Decorations are displayed at the 89th Annual Academy Awards Nominee Luncheon.
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Sitting out the Oscars

Feb 26, 2016
A number of alternatives to the Oscars are popping up in the wake of controversy.

Oscar Parties 101

Feb 19, 2016
Worried about throwing a good Oscar's party? We've got you covered.
How will you be celebrating Oscar night?
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Telluride Festival is where the Oscar season starts

The Colorado festival's lineup is secret.
A still of Carey Mulligan as character Maud Watts  in the film "Suffragette." The movie is part of the Telluride Film Festival's lineup this year. 
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Without casting directors, there are no "Best Actors"

Feb 19, 2015
Casting directors shape films by giving them their stars

For public good, not for profit.

The Oscars by the numbers

Jan 15, 2015
In honor of the 2015 Academy Awards nominees, we share some random facts.