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Casting directors Bernard Telsey and Tiffany Little Canfield shaped the “Wicked” films, filling hundreds of roles worldwide. With the Oscars introducing a casting award, the profession gains recognition for its crucial yet often invisible role in film, TV, and theatre

What made the moment even more special for Rajamouli was the Academy’s decision to feature a still from his film RRR in its announcement of a new Oscars category for stunts. The Academy shared a poster showcasing three stunt scenes from various films and stated, “Stunts have always been part of the magic of movies. Now, they’re part of the Oscars.”

A video of the 81-year-old actor swearing at Trump, saying, "I'm going to say one thing. F**k Trump," has been going viral on social media since the 97th edition of the Academy Awards was held in Los Angeles.

The 61-year-old comedian made the jab towards the 38-year-old Canadian rapper, reports 'People' magazine.

The 97th Academy Awards, held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, and hosted by Conan O’Brien, recognised the best films and performances of the year.

The Oscars got reflective with the traditional 'In Memoriam' segment celebrating the entertainment figures who died over the past year as the names scrolled onscreen, reports 'Variety'.

The speech preceded the ceremony’s in memoriam, honouring the industry figures who have died in the previous year, reports variety.com.

On stage, Oscar host Conan O’Brien told the audiences: “Now, I know you’re going to find this hard to believe, but there are some jokes even I’m not brave enough to tell.”

After a tribute to Los Angeles, which is recovering from devastating wildfires, Grande took the stage to perform a heartwarming rendition of 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' from 1939’s classic 'The Wizard of Oz' before Erivo wowed the crowd with 'Home" from the 1975 musical 'The Wiz', reports 'Variety'.

"Anuja", a New Delhi-set coming-of-age short film that was competing at the Oscars 2025 in the Best Live Action Short category, lost out on the award to Dutch-language movie "I'm Not a Robot". "I'm Not a Robot" is a science fiction film written and directed by Victoria Warmerdam

The awards, known as BAFTAs, will be watched for clues about who will triumph at Hollywood's Academy Awards next month

'Emilia Perez' is leading the pack this time at the Oscars with maximum number of nominations.

Subsequently, the deadline for nomination voting has been extended by two days till January 14

Sources tell 'Variety' that the actor will sing the Academy Award-nominated song from 'Barbie' during the 96th annual ceremony on March 10. The Academy declined to comment.

Norton and Domingo said that Brown could still win at the Academy Awards but Brown said he was totally fine losing to Downey Jr. Imma tell you: Robert Downey Jr.'s gonna win, and he's incredibly deserving. He's an incredible actor. Like, you should give him love, he said.

The Jude Anthany Joseph-directed film failed to make it to the shortlist of 15 films for the category, which was announced by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) on Friday.

The announcement comes weeks after Charan's "RRR" co-star Jr NTR was also inducted in the same group by the Academy.

'RRR' actor Jr NTR was on Thursday invited to join the prestigious Actors Branch of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

'RRR' art director Sabu Cyril and cinematographer K.K. Senthil Kumar have also been invited.

The Academy's Board of Governors has approved new theatrical release requirements to be eligible for the best picture Oscar beginning at the 2025 ceremony.