News for 'Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences'

Dev Patel, Eddie Redmayne to join Academy of Motion Picture Arts

Dev Patel, Eddie Redmayne to join Academy of Motion Picture Arts

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

After adding 271 people last year, the Academy sends out invitations to more than 300 people this year.

Did Sinners Deserve 16 Oscar Nominations?

Did Sinners Deserve 16 Oscar Nominations?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Having grossed nearly $370 worldwide, Sinners filled up Warner Bros coffers when many of the studio's key 2025 films lost money, and deserves its many Oscar nominations.

'Making Films Is Not What I Do, It Is Who I Am'

'Making Films Is Not What I Do, It Is Who I Am'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

'I was just a little kid in a darkened theatre, and I remember that beam of light just cut across the room, and I remember looking up, and it seemed to just explode on the screen.'

The Oscars Invite Ram Charan, Jr NTR!

The Oscars Invite Ram Charan, Jr NTR!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recently announced its membership invitations, and Indian film celebrities Ram Charan, Jr NTR, Mani Ratnam, Karan Johar, Siddharth Roy Kapur, Chandrabose and MM Keeravaani have been invited to be members.

Oscars: Battle for Best Picture just got hotter!

Oscars: Battle for Best Picture just got hotter!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2009

Best Picture voting for the Oscars gets a makeover.

10 films to battle it out for Oscar best picture

10 films to battle it out for Oscar best picture

Rediff.com25 Jun 2009

Academy Awards to expand Best Picture nominees to 10 films.

Will The Kashmir Files Win An Oscar?

Will The Kashmir Files Win An Oscar?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has come out with a list of 301 feature films eligible for the Oscars with Indian films RRR, Gangubai Kathiawadi, The Kashmir Files and Kantara making the cut.

Robert Redford: The Man Beyond The Sex Symbol

Robert Redford: The Man Beyond The Sex Symbol

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

With his killer smile, the sex symbol image, Robert Redford would go beyond just being an actor, remembers Aseem Chhabra.

Laapataa Ladies Out Of Oscars Race

Laapataa Ladies Out Of Oscars Race

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Shahana Goswami's Santosh has been shortlisted for the best foreign film Oscars.

What's Will Smith Doing With A Sadhu In Mumbai?

What's Will Smith Doing With A Sadhu In Mumbai?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

It is believed to be Smith's first public appearance since his Oscars controversy.

War Horse, Descendants nominated for Oscars 2012

War Horse, Descendants nominated for Oscars 2012

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

A look at the Oscar 2012 nominations.

'We hope to bring Oscar home very soon'

'We hope to bring Oscar home very soon'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

'This is a historic moment for India.'

Oscars Academy votes out Weinstein for 'sexually predatory behaviour'

Oscars Academy votes out Weinstein for 'sexually predatory behaviour'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2017

In its 90-year history, the Academy has expelled only one other member, and only because 83-year-old Carmine Caridi, an actor, violated specific written rules about sharing screener copies of films in 2004.

India's Entry 2018 Misses Oscar Shortlist

India's Entry 2018 Misses Oscar Shortlist

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

The Malayalam film 2018: Everyone is a Hero, India's official entry in the International Feature Film category at the 2024 Academy Awards, is out of the Oscars race.

Oscars BANS Will Smith for 10 years

Oscars BANS Will Smith for 10 years

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

'We want to express our deep gratitude to Mr Rock for maintaining his composure under extraordinary circumstances,' the Academy stated.

'When you bring Oscar to India, please let me touch it'

'When you bring Oscar to India, please let me touch it'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

On January 24, when the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announces the Oscar nominees for 2023, it would be a surprise if RRR doesn't make the cut, declares Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Hurt Locker producer banned from Oscar ceremony

Hurt Locker producer banned from Oscar ceremony

Rediff.com3 Mar 2010

The executive committee of Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences ruled that Nicolas Chartier violated campaign rules by sending e-mails to voters favouring his movie while disparaging a rival film.

Ten times the Oscars REALLY got it RIGHT

Ten times the Oscars REALLY got it RIGHT

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

Raja Sen picks up 10 unpredictable Oscar winners over the years.

Oscar 2013: Royal snubs for Tarantino, Bigelow

Oscar 2013: Royal snubs for Tarantino, Bigelow

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

Directors of Best Film nominees like Zero Dark Thirty, Django Unchained and Argo miss out on Best Director nominations.

Dam 999 goes to the Oscar library

Dam 999 goes to the Oscar library

Rediff.com3 Nov 2011

DAM 999 will enter the library even before its theatrical release later this month.

Decoding the Oscar nominations, 2012

Decoding the Oscar nominations, 2012

Rediff.com25 Jan 2012

According to Raja Sen, the 2012 edition could easily be labelled as the most contentious nominations we've seen in the past few years.

Sexiest Man Alive to host Oscars

Sexiest Man Alive to host Oscars

Rediff.com16 Dec 2008

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recently announced that Hugh Jackman will be the host of the 81st annual Oscars, to be held February 22.

The Worst Films that Won the Oscars

The Worst Films that Won the Oscars

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

Raja Sen lists the 10 truly undeserving Oscar winners through the years.

What's Farah Khan doing with Harvey Weinstein?

What's Farah Khan doing with Harvey Weinstein?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Giving Bollywood gyaan, of course!

Rang De out of Oscar race; Water shortlisted

Rang De out of Oscar race; Water shortlisted

Rediff.com17 Jan 2007

Aamir Khan is second time unlucky.

Stuntmen demand Oscar!

Stuntmen demand Oscar!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2005

Final Oscar ballots mailed!

Final Oscar ballots mailed!

Rediff.com4 Feb 2005

Will Rahman win a third Oscar?

Will Rahman win a third Oscar?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2010

After bagging a Golden Globe nomination, the music maestro is once again in Oscar race with his song 'If I Rise' from 127 Hours making it to the Academy shortlist for the Original Song category.

Why Bhanu Athaiya wants to return her Oscar

Why Bhanu Athaiya wants to return her Oscar

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

The costume designer, who had won an Oscar for her work in Gandhi, gives her reasons.

Psst! Wanna buy an Oscar?

Psst! Wanna buy an Oscar?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2006

Is Daniel Day-Lewis the Best Actor of All Time?

Is Daniel Day-Lewis the Best Actor of All Time?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2013

The Lincoln actor has become the first actor in the history of Academy Awards to pick up three Best Actor statuettes.

Rock on!! script to be a part of Oscar Library

Rock on!! script to be a part of Oscar Library

Rediff.com24 Nov 2008

After Samir Karnik's Heroes, its now the turn of Farhan Akhtar starrer "Rock On!!" to find a place in the Oscar's library. Ritesh Sidhwani, producer of Rock On!! said that the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has asked for the script of his musical romance for the Oscar's Library.

Did the Oscars pick the perfect hosts?

Did the Oscars pick the perfect hosts?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2010

James Franco and Anne Hathaway are your hosts for 2011 Oscars. Do you like the combo? Tell us!

17 Reasons Why Meryl Streep is a GREAT actress

17 Reasons Why Meryl Streep is a GREAT actress

Rediff.com17 Feb 2012

The actress has been nominated for the seventeenth time for her outstanding perfrormance in The Iron Lady.

'Dam 999 has nothing to do with politics'

'Dam 999 has nothing to do with politics'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2011

Director Sohan Roy talks about the ban imposed by Tamil Nadu government on his film.

Incredibles gathers Oscar steam

Incredibles gathers Oscar steam

Rediff.com7 Jan 2005

Raja Sen's Oscar nominee wishlist for 2010

Raja Sen's Oscar nominee wishlist for 2010

Rediff.com28 Jan 2010

Will his list match the Oscar noms, to be disclosed on February 2? Let's wait and watch.

And the Oscar for 'Best Bollywood Film' is...

And the Oscar for 'Best Bollywood Film' is...

Rediff.com17 Aug 2009

Indian Americans have asked the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to introduce a new award category of 'Best Bollywood Film' for films made in India.

Plunging necklines, frills & thrills at SAG awards

Plunging necklines, frills & thrills at SAG awards

Rediff.com31 Jan 2011

A look at what transpired at the 17th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles.

If You Missed The Oscars, Read This

If You Missed The Oscars, Read This

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Sean Baker broke a record by winning four Oscars just himself for Anora: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Editing and Best Original Screenplay.