At Competitive Stuyvesant, Alumni Get High Marks for Discord – New York Times

New York TimesIts alumni have won Nobel Prizes, Academy Awards and a Fields Medal, one of the highest honors in mathematics. Getting in requires a top score on a grueling one-day test, and the school has a reputation for competitiveness and a lack of hand-holding. …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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An American in Paris at the Oriental Theatre ‘S Wonderful – ChicagoNow (blog)

ChicagoNow (blog)Inspired by the Academy–Award winning 1951 film, An American in Paris starring Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron, the romantic story of an American soldier, a French girl and an indomitable European city plays out beautifully in its Chicago premiere thanks … …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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Anna Behlmer to Receive Cinema Audio Society’s Career Achievement Award – Hollywood Reporter

Hollywood ReporterIn 1996, Behlmer became the first woman to be nominated for an Academy Award in the sound mixing category for Braveheart. She went on to earn additional nominations for Evita, L.A. Confidential, The Thin Red Line, Moulin Rouge!, Seabiscuit, The Last …Re-Recording Mixer Anna Behlmer Honored with CAS Career Achievement AwardBroadway World all 2 […]

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Doral Academy Prep places third in national math convention – Miami Herald

Miami HeraldThe math team from Doral Academy Preparatory School recently competed in the Mu Alpha Theta National Math Convention in New York and placed third overall, winning 46 individual awards and six team awards. The two first-place winners were Maria … …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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Sam Shepard Dies at 73 – Hollywood Reporter

Hollywood ReporterA multi-dimensional talent, Shepard won the 1979 Pulitzer Prize for drama for his play Buried Child and received an Academy Award nomination as best supporting actor for The Right Stuff for his portrayal of Chuck Yeager. He was married to actress … …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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‘The Glass Castle’: Movie based on former Welch resident’s memoir set for release Aug. 11 – Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Bluefield Daily TelegraphAcademy Award winning actress Brie Larson, who portrays Walls in the movie, traveled to McDowell County for the shoot. Residents from across the county were on hand for the filming, portraying historic roles of their current positions as football … and more …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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50 stars who filmed movies in Oklahoma in the last 10 years — Oscar winners and film favorites – Eastern Arizona Courier

Eastern Arizona CourierIn just the past decade, a collection of more than 20 actors who have won or been nominated for Academy Awards have filmed in the state, in addition to Emmy-winning performers. That past decade coincides with the Oklahoma Film Commission’s successful … and more …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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Movie with Welch connection to be released in August – Beckley Register-Herald

Movie with Welch connection to be released in AugustBeckley Register-HeraldAcademy Award-winning actress Brie Larson, who portrays Walls, came to McDowell County. County residents portrayed historic roles of their current positions as football players, cheerleaders and fans. “We’re all excited,” said Mount View cheerleading … …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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HBO responds to Confederate Twitter protest – EW.com (blog)

EW.com (blog)“This Sunday at 9 p.m. ET, during @GameOfThrones, we ask you to stand with us. We want to send a message to @hbo using hashtag #NoConfederate.” (Reign launched #OscarsSoWhite in 2015 after the Academy Awards nominated an all-white slate of … and more …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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Independent films star at New Hope Film Festival – The Intelligencer

The IntelligencerWhile reaching for his glasses, he said to the crowd, “I don’t want to say the wrong thing like the Academy Awards.” Mulligan got serious though when he praised all the filmmakers for their efforts and pushed them to continue on. A full list of winners … and more …read more Source:: Academy Awards […]

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In ‘Detroit,’ Bigelow revisits still-burning flames of 1967 – News-Herald.com

In ‘Detroit,’ Bigelow revisits still-burning flames of 1967News-Herald.comNEW YORK >> Kathryn Bigelow hasn’t forgotten the out-of-body experience she felt when she won the best director Academy Award for her 2009 “The Hurt Locker.” At that moment, she became the first woman to win the award. None have been nominated … and more …read more Source:: […]

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Warner Bros. planning “formidable” Oscar campaign for Wonder Woman – Flickering Myth (blog)

Flickering Myth (blog)According to the site, studio executives have been plotting a “formidable” awards season campaign for the Amazon Princess’ solo debut, and are looking to make it the first ever superhero movie nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards, as well …Other Times WB Tried To Push A Superhero Movie At The OscarsComicbook.comWarner […]

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10 Highly Successful People on the Times They Got Rejected – Money Magazine

Money MagazineThat’s how ugly in Italian. “It was sobering,” Streep said, describing the early sting on The Graham Norton Show. “I’m sorry I’m not beautiful enough to be in…King Kong,” she added. She’s now been nominated for more Academy Awards than any other … …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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Bo Jackson, Jimmy Buffett and John Travolta: Auburn’s top moments in pop culture – AL.com

AL.comAuburn graduate Octavia Spencer moved on from Alabama to become a successful actress, who won an Academy Award for her role in “The Help.” In all the attention leading up to her Oscar win, plenty was said about her humble start in Montgomery and her … …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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Church offers fun with tropical twist – Mohave Valley News

Mohave Valley NewsGirls are especially drawn to the lead character, an adventure-craving teenage girl and heroine of the musical-fantasy inspired by Polynesian mythology nominated for two Academy Awards. The story of a girl. going on a voyage to save her people has been … …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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Online site backing defense of accused NSA leaker founded to promote “fearless journalism” – The Augusta Chronicle

The Augusta ChroniclePoitras was also awarded a George Polk award and shared the 2014 Pulitzer Prize for public service with The New York Times. Poitras left The Intercept for Field of Vision, which is also part of First Look Media. She was awarded an Academy Award for … …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By […]

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Fonda garners Chicago film honor as Roeper guides her down memory lane – Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Sun-TimesThe night meandered through Fonda’s film history, hitting highlights like “Barefoot in the Park,” “Klute,” which landed her her first Academy Award and “Coming Home,” a film about the consequences of the Vietnam War that garnered her an Academy Award … …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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Priyanka Chopra is executive producing a TV show about a Bollywood star – WJLA

WJLAPriyanka Chopra has signed on to produce a new TV series based loosely on the life of former Bollywood star Madhuri Dixit. The untitled project will centre on a film star who quits Bollywood and attempts to settle into a normal life in the American … and more …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By […]

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Schnack moves up in Hollywood – The Edwardsville Intelligencer

Schnack moves up in HollywoodThe Edwardsville IntelligencerFormer Edwardsville resident AJ Schnack was recently invited into the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Being a member allows Schnack to vote for the Academy Awards. “It was a huge honor and a great surprise,” said Schnack. Schnack, a 1986 … …read more Source:: Academy Awards News […]

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Leadership academy to be held for Berkeley County Schools – Martinsburg Journal

Leadership academy to be held for Berkeley County SchoolsMartinsburg JournalKursey said they developed a theme for this year’s leadership academy called “Premier Principals.” “It is movie-themed, we have it structured with curriculum names like Hall of Fame, Academy Awards — things like that to try and make it enjoyable and, … …read more Source:: Academy […]

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Anush Elbakyan Receives Second New England Emmy Award – Asbarez Armenian News

Anush Elbakyan Receives Second New England Emmy AwardAsbarez Armenian NewsNew England Emmy Awards are a division of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, the premier and most widely recognized non‐profit organization dedicated to the advancement of excellence in television. Every year, the Academy awards … …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google […]

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What You Probably Didn’t Know About Renowned Kenyan Filmmaker Judy Kibinge, Oscars Academy’s New Member – Face2Face Africa

Face2Face AfricaLast week, Kenyans were happy to learn that one of their celebrated filmmakers, Judy Kibinge, had been hand-picked to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which is known for its annual awards commonly referred to as The “Oscars”. …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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‘Confederate’ foes aim to tweet scorn during ‘Game of Thrones’ – USA TODAY

‘Confederate’ foes aim to tweet scorn during ‘Game of Thrones’USA TODAYApril Reign, the activist who took on Hollywood and the motion-picture academy in 2015 after two years of all-white nominees in the major Academy Awards categories, is not pleased about Confederate, which imagines a successful Southern state secession … and more …read more Source:: Academy […]

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Woody Harrelson is the 36th president in trailer for likely Oscar darling ‘LBJ’ – Digital Trends

Woody Harrelson is the 36th president in trailer for likely Oscar darling ‘LBJ’Digital TrendsThe first LBJ trailer has arrived, and Rob Reiner’s biopic of America’s 36th president has all the makings of an early Academy Award darling. Starring two-time Academy Award nominee Woody Harrelson (The People vs. Larry Flynt, The Messenger) as Lyndon … and […]

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‘Detroit’ tells brutal, powerful story – Kankakee Daily Journal

Kankakee Daily JournalBiglow — known for enormous and heavy projects such as “The Hurt Locker” and “Zero Dark Thirty,” which both won Academy Awards — painstakingly incorporates drama and history for power and impact. “Detroit” is her best undertaking yet. It opens in … and more …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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Michael Oher Situation Highlights the Ever-Growing Fear of NFL Head Injuries – Bleacher Report

Bleacher ReportNo Academy Awards. Just a designation: failed physical. After his release, Oher tweeted: “The Brain is a scary thing. You have to be careful with it.” When speaking to a former Panthers player this week, he was succinct in describing Oher’s situation … and more …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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Venice film festival to showcase real stars and virtual reality – New York Daily News

New York Daily NewsFILE PHOTO: 89th Academy Awards – Oscars Awards Show – Hollywood, California, U.S. – 26/02/17 – Matt Damon presents Best Original Screenplay winner Kenneth Lonergan for “Manchester by the Sea” with his Oscar. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson/File Photo.Venice Film Festival 2017 lineup launches awards bids for mother!, Suburbicon, and moreEW.com (blog) all 36 news […]

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Could Wonder Woman win a Best Picture Oscar? – Telegraph.co.uk

Telegraph.co.ukNow, however, the critically acclaimed comic book adaptation, which stars Gal Gadot as the titular Amazonian warrior, is setting its sights on another first: namely, becoming the first superhero movie to win an Academy Award for Best Picture. Bolstered … …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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On this day: July 28 – KYMA

KYMA2013: Actress Eileen Brennan, best known for her Academy Award-nominated role as Capt. Doreen Lewis in “Private Benjamin,” dies of bladder cancer at age 80 in Burbank, California. Brennan also reprised her role in the TV adaptation of “Private Benjamin … and more …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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TV Academy announces which awards will be handed out during Primetime, Creative Arts Emmys – Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles TimesGet your Emmys ballot ready — the Television Academy has announced which categories will be awarded during this year’s 69th Primetime Emmy Awards and the separate Creative Arts Emmy Awards. The main event will take place at he Microsoft Theater in … and more …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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Television Academy Announces Awards Lineup for Creative Arts Emmys – Variety

VarietyThe Primetime Emmy Awards, which will be held on Sunday, September 17, will present awards for outstanding comedy and drama series, limited series, reality competition, variety talk and sketch, television movie, acting, directing, and writing. The …Emmys: TV Academy Unveils Category ListDeadline all 2 news articles …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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‘Godfather’ Producer Al Ruddy, Good Films Team on World War II Drama (EXCLUSIVE) – Variety

VarietyGood Films managing director Miriam Segal said, “Al Ruddy is an icon whose legendary films range from the Academy Award-winning pictures ‘The Godfather’ and ‘Million Dollar Baby,’ to ‘Hogan’s Heroes,’ ‘The Longest Yard,’ and ‘The Cannonball Run’ films … …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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Amazon becoming a full-fledged film studio, will self-distribute Woody Allen’s ‘Wonder Wheel’ – GeekWire

GeekWireAmazon has already proven itself to be a legitimate force in the movie industry by winning three Academy Awards this past February. Now the tech giant is poised to become an even bigger player as it moves to self-distribute of its own movies. Variety …Amazon Moves Into Self-Distribution With Woody Allen’s ‘Wonder Wheel’ (EXCLUSIVE)Variety all […]

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2018 Oscar Predictions: Best Director – Goldderby

2018 Oscar Predictions: Best DirectorGoldderbyBefore the academy reintroduced the preferential ballot for Best Picture in 2009, such divides were fairly rare. Now, they are the rule rather than the exception at the Academy Awards. (Scroll down for the most up-to-date predictions for this year’s … and more …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google […]

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Venice Film Festival 2017 lineup launches awards bids for mother!, Suburbicon, and more – EW.com (blog)

EW.com (blog)Though not as frequent a portent of crossover acting winners, last year’s Volpi Cup champion, Emma Stone, translated her Venice triumph into her first Academy Award victory for her role in Damien Chazelle’s 2016 awards juggernaut La La Land. and more …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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Craig Foster guest speaker at NIAS awrds night – The Northern Daily Leader

The Northern Daily LeaderCraig Foster will be the 2017 NIAS Annual Academy Awards Night guest speaker on August 5 at West Tamworth League Club. NIAS CEO James Cooper said the organisation was excited to have someone of Foster’s calibre as part of a special night for the … …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By […]

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Coastal Community Foundation awards scholarships – The San Diego Union-Tribune

Coastal Community Foundation awards scholarshipsThe San Diego Union-TribuneThe Teacher Recognition Award comes from the Orphan Education Foundation at Coastal Community Foundation, where teachers at San Dieguito Academy recognize students for outstanding qualities and contributions: Jadin Dean, Brooke Esposito, Efren … and more …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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Sharmeen’s documentary nominated for Emmy Award – The News International

Sharmeen’s documentary nominated for Emmy AwardThe News InternationalLAHORE: Two-time academy award winner Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s documentary, A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness, has been nominated at the 38th Annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards, as announced by The National Academy of … and more …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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Oscar Winner Mahershala Ali Confirmed to Star in True Detective Season 3 – TIME

Oscar Winner Mahershala Ali Confirmed to Star in True Detective Season 3TIMEThe Academy Award-winner closed a deal to star in HBO’s third season of the crime anthology series True Detective, the network’s president of programming, Casey Bloys, said at a Television Critics Associations’ presentation Wednesday, according to … and more …read more Source:: Academy Awards […]

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Imagine Announces $100 Million Television Production Agreement With TVB – Markets Insider

Imagine Announces $100 Million Television Production Agreement With TVBMarkets InsiderLOS ANGELES, July 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Imagine, the iconic Academy Award and Emmy-winning production company founded and led by Brian Grazer and Ron Howard, today announced that it has entered into a TV co-financing venture with TVB … and more …read more Source:: Academy Awards […]

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On the Road With ‘Dark Knight’ Composer Hans Zimmer – RollingStone.com

RollingStone.comHans Zimmer, the 59-year-old Academy Award-winning composer behind ‘Dunkirk,’ ‘The Lion King,’ ‘The Dark Knight’ and ‘Inception’ – performing a soundcheck at Radio City Music Hall on July 25th, 2017. Credit: Sacha Lecca for Rolling Stone. and more …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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Ellen Burstyn to Star in Classic Stage Company’s As You Like It – Playbill.com

Ellen Burstyn to Star in Classic Stage Company’s As You Like ItPlaybill.comBurstyn’s theatre, film, and TV career spans seven decades, during which she earned an Oscar for her performance in Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore, five additional Academy Award nominations, a Tony Award for Same Time, Next Year, two Emmy Awards … and more …read […]

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Conrad Nagel is worth honoring – Fort Madison Daily Democrat

Conrad Nagel is worth honoringFort Madison Daily DemocratIn addition, he was also a founding member of the Screen Actors Guild (ASCAP) and host of the Academy Awards ceremony, sharing this honor once with Bob Hope.” Next time you travel to California, visit the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Three stars have … and more …read more […]

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Inaugural Digital Academy Awards Ceremony announces nominees – Bizcommunity.com

Inaugural Digital Academy Awards Ceremony announces nomineesBizcommunity.comThe inaugural BlueMagnet Digital Academy Awards Ceremony has announced the nominees who have excelled across various digital marketing programmes. The awards ceremony will be held on Thursday, 24 August 2017 in Sandton. …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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Michael Moore Says He Wants to Change Minds. So Why Is He on Broadway? – New York Times

New York TimesThough he is known principally for his politically pointed nonfiction films, like “Bowling for Columbine,” his Academy Award-winning exploration into the 1999 high school shooting, and American gun culture, Mr. Moore has past experience with solo stage … …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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​CBS News earns 43 Emmy Award nominations – CBS News

CBS NewsThe academy will present the awards on Thursday, October 5th, 2017, at a ceremony at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall in the Time Warner Complex at Columbus Circle in New York City. More than 1,000 television and media industry … and more …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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Olivia de Havilland’s ‘Feud’ Suit Against Ryan Murphy & FX Could See Fall Trial – Deadline

Deadline… De Havilland’s lawsuit also references the backstage high drama at the 1963 Oscars that made up all of the pivotal Murphy written and directed “And The Winner Is” episode “At the 1963 Academy Awards, Zeta-Jones’ de Havilland comments to Bette Davis … and more …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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In ‘Detroit,’ Bigelow revisits still-burning flames of 1967 – The Seattle Times

The Seattle TimesFILE – In this Nov. 9, 2013 file photo, director Kathryn Bigelow accepts the “John Schlesinger Britannia Award for Excellence in Directing” during the 2013 BAFTA Los Angeles Britannia Awards in Beverly… (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP, File) More … and more …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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In ‘Detroit,’ Kathryn Bigelow revisits still-burning flames of 1967 – The Macomb Daily

In ‘Detroit,’ Kathryn Bigelow revisits still-burning flames of 1967The Macomb DailyNEW YORK (AP) — Kathryn Bigelow hasn’t forgotten the out-of-body experience she felt when she won the best director Academy Award for her 2009 “The Hurt Locker.” At that moment, she became the first woman to win the award. None have been … …read more […]

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Taraji. P. Henson To Host 2017 ‘Black Girls Rock’ Awards – Vibe

VibeThere’s a certain round the way factor Taraji P. Henson possesses. Yes, she’s an Academy–Award nominated actress. Yes, she took home a SAG award for her role in Hidden Figures and a Golden Globe for her commanding performance as Cookie in the Lee … and more …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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Toronto Film Festival Lineup Includes Movies From Angelina Jolie, George Clooney, Alexander Payne – Variety

VarietyIt is seen as an essential stop for films hoping to score with Academy Awards voters, because it has a long track record of highlighting films that go on to awards glory. Previous Best Picture winners such as “Spotlight” and “Moonlight” have boosted … and more …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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‘Dunkirk,’ ‘Get Out’ may give Oscars a crowd-pleasing punch – Rapid City Journal

Rapid City JournalIt’s when they released “Inception” (which earned eight Oscar nods and won four awards) and “The Dark Knight.” The Oscar oversight of the latter, released in 2008, was seen as a major motivation for the expansion of the best-picture category the next …In Times of Political Turmoil, War Movies Are More Than Just […]

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Nexen Tire Wins Two IDEA Design Awards – Markets Insider

Markets InsiderSponsored by the Industrial Designers Society of America, IDEA is a premier international design competition, also known as the ‘Academy Awards‘ of the designing industry. It is one of the most renowned design awards along with the ‘Red Dot Design … and more …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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86th Academy Awards – Winners and More – The Hollywood Fly

The Hollywood FlyRegarded as one of TV’s most sought after events, the annual Academy Awards, broadcast live from the Kodak theater in Los Angeles, once again lived up to it’s hype as 12 Years A Slave (2013) and Gravity (2013) walked away as this years biggest winners. …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google […]

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Bay of Plenty projects up for national awards – New Zealand Herald

Bay of Plenty projects up for national awardsNew Zealand HeraldThree Bay of Plenty construction projects have been named finalists in the civil contracting industry’s equivalent of the academy awards. Civil Contractors New Zealand National Awards 2017 will be held in Dunedin next week and including the two …nd the Civil Construction Oscar goes to……Scoop.co.nz (press […]

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Greater Milwaukee Foundation awards grant to First Stage Theater Academy – WTMJ-TV (press release) (registration) (blog)

WTMJ-TV (press release) (registration) (blog)For the fourth summer in a row, the Greater Milwaukee Foundation is providing grants to non-profits across our area to give more kids access to summer programs. In total, grants of up to $1,200 were doled out to 29 nonprofits in the Milwaukee area. …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By […]

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Nexen Tire Wins Two IDEA Design Awards – PR Newswire (press release)

PR Newswire (press release)Sponsored by the Industrial Designers Society of America, IDEA is a premier international design competition, also known as the ‘Academy Awards‘ of the designing industry. It is one of the most renowned design awards along with the ‘Red Dot Design … and more …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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‘Dunkirk,’ ‘Get Out’ receiving (very) early Oscar buzz – Reading Eagle

Reading EagleThe zeitgeist-grabbing sensations “Get Out” and “Wonder Woman” could also be players come Academy Awards time. It is, of course, exceptionally early to handicap the Oscars. And it’s far from uncommon for early breakouts to recede once the fall film …Big-release favorites could be Oscar contendersYoungstown VindicatorChristopher Nolan films: Top 8 movies ranked worst […]

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Big-release favorites could be Oscar contenders – Youngstown Vindicator

Youngstown Vindicator“Hidden Figures” charmed North American audiences to $230 million. The year before, the May-released “Mad Max: Fury Road” crashed the Academy Awards with 10 nominations and six wins. “Dunkirk” may be a similar force in craft categories. Its ensemble …‘Dunkirk,’ ‘Get Out’ may give Oscars a crowd-pleasing punchBlueRidgeNow.comChristopher Nolan films: Top 8 movies ranked […]

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Mayborn conference showcases best in nonfiction writing – The Killeen Daily Herald

The Killeen Daily HeraldGRAPEVINE — Following a second day studded with stars in the nonfiction field, the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference capped off Saturday with its Literary Lights Dinner and keynote address from Sebastian Junger, Academy Award-nominated … …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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Edward James Olmos to be honored for lifetime achievement at 2017 Platino Awards – KABC-TV

KABC-TVLegendary actor Edward James Olmos has been honored with a slew of awards in his decadeslong career, but the lifetime achievement award he is set to receive Saturday night at the 2017 Platino Awards is “probably one of the highest honors I’ve ever … and more …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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Sporting success recognised at Neale-Wade Academy awards event – Cambs Times

Sporting success recognised at Neale-Wade Academy awards eventCambs TimesThe team of the year prize when to the under 16 badminton boys squad, who were crowned county champions, with other awards going to Olivia Wheatley (most potential in key stage 3 football, and Hana Howsam, for her contribution to sport over the last … …read more […]

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Keene dentist earns academy fellowship – The Keene Sentinel

The Keene SentinelSean P. Drower of Keene accepted his award at the academy’s Scientific Session in Las Vegas last Saturday. The honor puts him in the company of about 2,300 dentists “who understand that great smiles and good oral health for their patients are the … …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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Bill Smith, longtime LA radio and television newsman, dies at 74 – Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles TimesHe also spent time on the sunny side of the street, covering the Rose Parade, the Academy Awards, the Olympics Games and annual civic festivals. He won a pair of Golden Mike Awards and a Los Angeles Area Emmy Award. Smith died July 9 after battling … …read more Source:: Academy Awards News […]

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Lifetime Sports Academy wraps up, awards presented – WANE

WANEFORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) The city of Fort Wayne’s free Lifetime Sports Academy wrapped up Friday, and the 20th season was touted as one of the most successful. A Lifetime Sports Academy participant is honored with an award on the final day of the … and more …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google […]

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Ruth Negga was ‘so naive’ about Oscar race – RTE.ie

RTE.ieRuth Negga has revealed that she was naive about the level of campaigning involved in the Oscar race, having her eyes opened in the run up to this year’s Academy Awards for which she was nominated for Best Actress. The Ethiopian-Irish star received her … and more …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google […]

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10 things to do: Weekend of July 22-23, 2017 – Fredericksburg.com

10 things to do: Weekend of July 22-23, 2017Fredericksburg.comIn addition to winning an Honorary Academy Award as a “significant screen innovation, which has charmed millions and pioneered a great new entertainment field,” the film was also nominated for best musical score. The animated classic was named to the … …read more Source:: Academy Awards News […]

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Contenders: ‘Dunkirk,’ ‘Get Out’ may give Oscars crowd-pleasing punch – Times Daily

Times DailyBut any influx from the rest of the calendar year would be a welcome change of pace for an awards season that has in recent years only further solidified as a predominantly September-December affair. Last year, August’s “Hell or High Water” was the … and more …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google […]

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‘Dunkirk,’ ‘Get Out’ may give Oscars a crowd-pleasing punch – Worcester Telegram

Worcester TelegramThe zeitgeist-grabbing sensations “Get Out” and “Wonder Woman” could also be players come Academy Awards time. It is, of course, exceptionally early to handicap the Oscars. And it’s far from uncommon for early breakouts to recede once the fall film …Christopher Nolan Slams Netflix for Mindless Release StrategyMovieWebSurviving DunkirkInquirer.netDirector Christopher Nolan calls Netflix’s film […]

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Dick Van Dyke to Receive Britannia Award From BAFTA Los Angeles – Variety

VarietyDick Van Dyke will receive this year’s Britannia Award for excellence in television from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts Los Angeles. This year’s event will take place on Oct. 27 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Referring to his role in … and more …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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Jane Fonda to accept prestigious Gold Hugo Award in Chicago – Chicago Daily Herald

Chicago Daily HeraldThe July 29 event, a fundraiser for the Chicago International Film Festival, will feature an onstage conversation with Fonda, accompanied by film clips from her iconic roles in movies such as “Klute” and “Coming Home” for which she won Academy Awards … …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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UW Oshkosh alumni award winners excel in entertainment/creative careers – UW Oshkosh Today

UW Oshkosh TodayLau has successfully marketed How To Get Away With Murder, Once Upon A Time, Revenge, Desperate Housewives, Castle, Grey’s Anatomy, Brothers and Sisters, Lost, NYPD Blue, The Practice, Dancing With The Stars, The Academy Awards, the American … …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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The Shocking Age Difference Between Actors and Actresses Winning Oscars – Observer

ObserverIt’s the sort of juicy, sink-your-teeth-into role that caught Natalie Portman’s interest back in 2015 and is likely to receive awards recognition come Oscars season. But that’s where things get a bit murky. You see, the Academy has a long history of … …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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‘Dunkirk,’ ‘Get Out’ may give Oscars a crowd-pleasing punch – WRAL.com

WRAL.comThe zeitgeist-grabbing sensations “Get Out” and “Wonder Woman” could also be players come Academy Awards time. It is, of course, exceptionally early to handicap the Oscars. And it’s far from uncommon for early breakouts to recede once the fall film … and more …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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Deepika Padukone on becoming an Academy Awards member: I feel honoured – The Indian Express

The Indian ExpressApart from Deepika Padukone, other Indian stars who have been invited to join the Academy and vote in the Oscars include the likes of, megastar Amitabh Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra, Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and Irrfan Khan.Deepika Padukone: Honoured to be a new Academy Awards MemberPINKVILLA all 9 news articles …read […]

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Deepika Padukone: Honoured to be a new Academy Awards Member – PINKVILLA

PINKVILLAThe Academy’s later clarified why the superstar wasn’t on their list with a bizarre statement. The list, of course, consists of other Hollywood biggies like Avengers headliners like Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth; Star Wars stalwarts like Adam Driver … and more …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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John Leguizamo turned down Oscar-winning movie for ‘Super Mario Bros.’ – Page Six

Page SixIn a speech at the Yiddish Theatre’s Immigrant Arts Summit, Leguizamo mused that the Tom Hanks/Denzel Washington HIV drama “Philadelphia,” “went on to win two Academy Awards, two GLAAD media awards and two Golden Globes.” His Nintendo movie … …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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It’s a travesty George A Romero never won an Oscar – what’s the Academy scared of? – The Guardian

The GuardianClassic Jung. Hannibal Lecter would have a field day. There seems to be a glimmer of light on the horizon, though. It is speculated that the breakout horror film of 2017, Get Out, will get a nomination for best picture at next years Academy awards … and more …read more Source:: Academy Awards News […]

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Priyanka Chopra: Feel really grateful to be part of Academy Awards – IndiaGlitz.com

IndiaGlitz.comBollywood actress Priyanka Chopra, who is also known for her work in American television and Hollywood films, says she feels it a privilege to be a part of the Academy Award committee and hopes it will Indian cinema to reach to the global platform. and more …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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Coen brothers seek ‘ordinary’ looking Nebraskans for new miniseries being filmed in Panhandle – Omaha World-Herald

Omaha World-Herald“We’re super excited,” Estes said on Monday. “We at the theater have been Coen brothers fans for years.” The brothers, who are native Minnesotans, are well-known for their off-beat and dark independent movies such as the Academy Award-winning “Fargo” … and more …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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This Is How Bollywood Star Alia Bhatt Does a Night Out in New York – Vogue.com

Vogue.comThe 24-year-old Bollywood star was in New York this weekend for the International Indian Film Academy Awards, where she won the award for Best Actress. But before the big night, Bhatt wanted to take in the city and celebrate summer with her friends … …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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Orlando Philharmonic to perform “Star Wars: A New Hope” in concert – icFlorida

icFloridaLegendary composer Williams is well-known for scoring all seven of the “Star Wars” saga films, beginning with “Episode IV: A New Hope” in 1977, which earned him the Academy Award for Best Original Score. His scores for “Episode V: The Empire Strikes … and more …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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Academy Award Winning Actor Martin Landau, Dead at 89 – MRCTV (blog)

MRCTV (blog)Hollywood lost another legend this past Saturday as Academy Award-winning actor Martin Landau passed away at the age of 89. The instantly recognizable face of Landau graced screens both big and small over a career than spanned seven decades.Martin Landau, Actor Who Won an Oscar for ‘Ed Wood,’ Dies at 89New York TimesMartin Landau, […]

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The best and worst looks from this year’s International Indian Film Academy Awards – DAWN.com

DAWN.comFor someone who’s sort of a red carpet novice, Mira was killing it at this year’s IIFA Awards. This stunning yet simple bright orange Swapnil Shinde fit her like a dream and she also accessorized like a pro, without going overboard. Some of Bollywood’s … and more …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google […]

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International Indian Film Academy 2017 awards in New York – The Hindu

The HinduThe 18th edition of the International Indian Film Academy awards (IIFA) ended on a high with Udta Punjab winning four awards. Neerja and Ae Dil Hai Mushkil won three awards each. The event was attended by many film personalities including Salman Khan …IIFA Awards 2017: Bollywood leaves America spellbound with electrifying performancesEconomic TimesBollywood superstars […]

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Who’s next: Jodie Whittaker 1st female star of ‘Doctor Who’ – WTOP

WTOPActor Peter O’Toole, center, Academy Award nominee for best actor, chats with actress Helen Mirren, right, Academy Award nominee for best actress, and Jodie Whittaker at the Miramax pre-Oscars party in West Hollywood, Calif., Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007.Jodie Whittaker: What you need to know about the new star of Doctor WhoEW.com (blog)Jodie Whittaker Announced as […]

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Sangita Kalanidhi award for Chitraveena maestro Ravikiran – The Hindu

The Hindu“I thank the Music Academy. I am humbled by the award as I have always maintained the attitude of a student. It’s Gods grace and blessing of my gurus including my father N. Narasimhan and T. Brinda, I have been selected for the award. The award is a … and more …read more Source:: […]

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Nigerian actors fail to shine at African Movie Academy Awards – TheCable

TheCableNo Nigerian actor won an individual category at the 2017 African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) which held on Saturday. Also, none of the major categories was won by a Nigerian actor. The consolation for Nigeria in the major categories was CEO, a Kunle … …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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Bollywood’s biggest stars shine at India film awards (VIDEO) – Malay Mail Online

Malay Mail OnlineReuters picEAST RUTHERFORD, July 16 — India’s biggest Bollywood stars lit up an American stadium yesterday with a dazzling celebration of dance, music and fashion at the International Indian Film Academy awards just outside New York. Held each year …IIFA Awards 2017: Rains dampen green carpet plans at IIFA Rocks, but show does […]

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AMAA 2017 : The unpredictable and diverse 13th African Movie Academy Awards – Pulse Nigeria

Pulse NigeriaThe least predictable awards ceremony happened on Saturday, July 15, 2017, at Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos State, during the 2017 African Movie Academy Awards. The major awards show before AMAA was the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards, …FULL LIST: Senegalese movie Felicite scoops six awards, ’76 wins three at AMAA 2017TheCable all 7 […]

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Bill Nye Gets Emmy Nomination For ‘Sexual Spectrum’ Episode – The Daily Caller

Bill Nye Gets Emmy Nomination For ‘Sexual Spectrum’ EpisodeThe Daily CallerComedian Bill Nye received an Emmy Award nomination Thursday for his Netflix show’s “Sexual Spectrum” episode. The Television Academy Awards nominated writers on “Bill Nye Saves The World” for a musical number suggesting that sexuality exists on a … …read more Source:: Academy Awards News […]

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These Are Actress Halle Berry’s Secrets for Business Success – Fortune

FortuneHalle Berry’s achievements are countless. She was the first (and only) woman of color to win an Academy Award for Best Actress, she was one of the highest paid actresses in Hollywood during the 2000s, and she has been involved in the production of … …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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Feel really grateful to be part of Academy Awards: Priyanka Chopra – Hindustan Times

Hindustan Times“I feel really grateful to be a part of the Academy Award committee. I think it is great that the Academy people are including various people from across the world and taking an opinion on world cinema. Academy opens at a nomination level for the …Priyanka on Academy Awards membership: Grateful for including diverse […]

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TV’s complex women leave ‘the girlfriend’ in the dust – New York Daily News

New York Daily NewsIt was picked up and produced by Kidman, 50, an Oscar winner for “The Hours,” and Witherspoon, 41, who took home the Academy Award in 2006 for “Walk the Line,” as their first starring roles in series television. The show has 16 Emmy nominations.Nicole, Reese, Jessica and Susan: Is This The Greatest […]

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NMSU PREP Academy awards engineering scholarships to New Mexico students – KRWG

NMSU PREP Academy awards engineering scholarships to New Mexico studentsKRWGThe New Mexico State University Engineering New Mexico Resource Network hosted the 2017 NM PREP High School Academy June 18-30. The NM PREP program provides diverse, high-achieving middle and high school students the opportunity to explore … and more …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By […]

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Alexander Payne’s ‘Downsizing’ to Open Venice Film Festival (EXCLUSIVE) – Variety

VarietyVenice has become a strong launching pad for awards season contenders. Last year, Damien Chazelle’s “La La Land” premiered there on its way to Telluride, Toronto and 14 Oscar nominations. And in the last five years, two other Academy Awards Best … and more …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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NMSU PREP Academy awards engineering scholarships to New Mexico students – New Mexico State University NewsCenter

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Nicole, Reese, Jessica and Susan: Is This The Greatest Emmy Race of All Time? – W Magazine

W MagazineIt includes four winners of the Academy Award for Best Actress representing two of the most buzzed about and binge-able limited series of the year, another who was nominated for the award, and an outlier who is quietly doing some of the best work on …Trio of Nashville actresses receive Emmy Awards nominationsThe TennesseanTV’s […]

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Mark McKenzie & Brenden Aaronson make Development Academy Best XIs – Brotherly Game (blog)

Brotherly Game (blog)A trio of Philadelphia Union Academy representatives were honored at the U.S. Soccer Development Academy awards banquet in Carson, California on Thursday night. Brenden Aaronson and Mark McKenzie were both named to Best XIs for the East … …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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IIFA Awards 2017: Shilpa Shetty, Alia Bhatt Lead Times Square Stomp – NDTV

NDTVThe 18th edition of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards kicked off with a star-studded press conference in New York on Thursday morning and was followed by a power-packed event at Times Square – IIFA Stomp – in the evening. and more …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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Facts and figures about the 69th Emmy Awards nominations – Kansas City Star

Kansas City StarFun facts about Thursday’s nominations for the 69th Emmy Awards: ___. OSCAR WINNERS, EMMY NEWBIES. Oscar winners Robert De Niro and Reese Witherspoon are Emmy hopefuls after scoring their first nominations from the Television Academy — and …Oscars Broadcast Lands 7 Emmy Nominations Despite EnvelopeGateVarietyEmmys Analysis: Strong Campaigns And New Voting System Help […]

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TV’s complex women leave ‘the girlfriend’ in the dust – Reuters

ReutersIt was picked up and produced by Kidman, 50, an Oscar winner for “The Hours,” and Witherspoon, 41, who took home the Academy Award in 2006 for “Walk the Line,” as their first starring roles in series television. The show has 16 Emmy nominations. and more …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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Facts and figures about the 69th Emmy Awards nominations – Washington Post

Washington PostOscar winners Robert De Niro and Reese Witherspoon are Emmy hopefuls after scoring their first nominations from the Television Academy — and both for appearing in HBO projects with “Lies” in the title. De Niro, who won Academy Awards for “The …The Latest: TV academy change boosts NBC’s Emmy nods totalABC NewsOscars Broadcast Lands […]

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2017 Emmys: Co-Star Face-Offs Create a ‘Feud’ Across Multiple Categories – Variety

VarietyIn the Oscar-themed episode of FX’s “Feud,” Bette Davis and Joan Crawford went head-to-head at the 1963 Academy Awards. At the 2017 Emmys, life will imitate art, as “Feud” stars Susan Sarandon and Jessica Lange are both up for the same award in the … and more …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google […]

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International Indian Film Academy Awards: B-town celebs arrive at NYC. See pics – PINKVILLA

International Indian Film Academy Awards: B-town celebs arrive at NYC. See picsPINKVILLABollywood stars have arrived at New York City, to catch all the International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA 2017) action. Seen here are Huma Qureshi and Taapsee Pannu, beaming with the IIFA madness. Also seen are Bipasha Basu and husband … …read more Source:: […]

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Live stream: 69th Emmy Awards nominations announced – USA TODAY

USA TODAYThe Television Academy will announce nominees for the 69th Emmy Awards Thursday. Anna Chlumsky (Veep) and Shemar Moore (S.W.A.T.) will join Television Academy Chairman and CEO Hayma Washington in the ceremony. You can watch the …LIVE: Emmy nominations announcedKPRC HoustonWatch the 2017 Emmy nominations with usLos Angeles TimesLIVE STREAM: Nominations for 69th Annual Emmy […]

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IIFA Awards 2017: Shilpa Shetty To Sonakshi Sinha, See What Stars Are Doing In New York – NDTV

NDTVBollywood is all set for the 18th edition of the International Indian Film Academy Awards which will be held in New York from July 13 to 16. Celebrities like Salman Khan, Karan Johar, Saif Ali Khan and his children Sara and Ibrahim, Shahid Kapoor, his …Priyanka Chopra to skip IIFA 2017, arrives in Mumbai from […]

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Kenyan To Join Oscar Awards Panel – Capital FM Kenya (press release) (blog)

Capital FM Kenya (press release) (blog)Filmmaker Judy Kibinge has been chosen to be part of the Oscar Academy. She will join the panel that chooses which films get the nominated for the Oscar Academy Awards, popularly referred to as the Oscars. She is going to be part of a 774 member … and more …read […]

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Open House Is Friday: Pisgah Dance Academy Students Win Awards – The Transylvania Times

The Transylvania TimesPisgah Dance Academy company dancers have completed their competitions for the season with high honors, including special judges awards. The dancers’ hard work and dedication earned them Gold, High Gold, Platinum and Diamond awards. …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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Fast Times at Ridgemont High Is Returning to Theaters – Mental Floss

Mental FlossIn 1998, it became the first animated film to be nominated for and win the top prize at the Japanese Academy Awards. (Miyazaki claimed this award again four years later for Spirited Away.) This is a milestone the U.S. Academy Awards have yet to … and more …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By […]

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Writers Guild Sets 2018 Awards Show Date – Variety

VarietyThe 90th Academy Awards will take place on March 4. The awards season will start in earnest on Jan. 7 with the 75th edition of the Golden Globes. The 29th annual Producers Guild of America Awards will take place on Jan. 20 at the Beverly Hilton and the … and more …read more Source:: Academy […]

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Four Academy students receive athletic, scholar awards – Online Athens

Online AthensFour students received athletic awards during the May commencement for the Athens Academy Class of 2017. The G. William Thurston Athletic Award was presented Frances Herrin and Rolf Reynolds. The award honors students for competitive excellence. …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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AP names McCartney as West Coast entertainment editor – San Francisco Chronicle

San Francisco ChronicleHe has also covered the Academy Awards and the Grammys and other major events, and reported on the celebrity happenings at the 2016 Super Bowl. “Anthony has been one of the AP’s top journalists since he joined us in Tampa in 2007,” Moody said. and more …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By […]

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Emmy nominations: ‘This is Us’ could bring smiles, not tears – WSLS

WSLS(CNN) – “This is Us” is renowned for making its audience cry, but major Emmy nominations for the NBC drama would likely put a smile on plenty of faces, including those of Television Academy officials. The Academy is supposed to love all its nominees …Four Networks That Have the Most to Gain by Winning an […]

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IIFA Awards 2017: Salman Khan Escorts Stepmother Helen To New York – NDTV

NDTVBollywood celebrities are gearing up for the 18th edition of the International Indian Film Academy Awards which will be held in New York from July 13 to 16. On Tuesday, stars like Salman Khan along with his step-mother Helen, Karan Johar, Saif Ali Khan … and more …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google […]

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Recognition sought for female WWII spy – The News Herald

The News Herald“You know how during the Academy Awards, the winners say, ‘This movie took 20 years to be made’? It’s kind of the same thing,”author Judith Pearson said. “It definitely should be a movie. Virginia Hall certainly has not gotten the attention she deserves. and more …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google […]

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Warren Beatty to Receive Screenwriters Colony Honor – Variety

VarietyAnnette Bening, Beatty’s wife of 25 years, will join him at the event to celebrate. Beatty has been nominated for 14 Academy Awards – four for Best Actor, four for Best Picture, two for Best Director, three for Original Screenplay, and one for Adapted … …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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Vivien Leigh’s ‘Gone With the Wind’ script up for auction – The Boston Globe

The Boston GlobeLeigh won an Academy Award for playing Scarlett O’Hara in the 1939 epic ”Gone With the Wind.” The film won eight Oscars, which included a Best Supporting Actress Award for Hattie McDaniel, the first African American to win an Oscar. The sale includes … and more …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By […]

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Accrington Academy wins six awards at annual ceremony – Lancashire Telegraph

Accrington Academy wins six awards at annual ceremonyLancashire TelegraphA HYNDBURN school scooped six prizes at an awards ceremony honouring students from across an academy trust. Accrington Academy triumphed at the annual United Learning Best in Everyone Awards. The awards, which garner hundreds of nominations … and more …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google […]

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Check out an unexpected performance from Richard Gere, now on demand – MyStatesman.com

MyStatesman.com“Lion”: Garth Davis (“Top of the Lake”) graduated from television work to the big screen, and his directorial debut earned him an incredible six Academy Award nominations including Best Picture. Based on a true story, the film follows a 5-year-old … …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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‘Moonlight’ director Barry Jenkins will take on James Baldwin novel for his next film – Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles TimesJenkins took home the Academy Award for best adapted screenplay in February with co-writer Tarell Alvin McCraney for “Moonlight,” their sublime and sensitively wrought coming-of-age tale of a black gay teenager growing up in Miami. The film was … and more …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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‘Patrick Melrose’: Jennifer Jason Leigh & Hugo Weaving To Star In Showtime Limited Series – Deadline

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Michelle Obama to honor Special Olympics founder at ESPYs – The Hill (blog)

The Hill (blog)Last month, she appeared in a video at the BET Awards to help honor Chance the Rapper for his humanitarian work. Obama made a cameo via video to announce the winner for Best Picture at the 2013 Academy Awards. She also delivered a trophy to Taylor … and more …read more Source:: Academy […]

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Does this little amusement park really have the best wooden coaster in the world? – Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles TimesBoulder Dash has won the Golden Ticket award for best wooden coaster the last four years (in addition to claiming the prize in 2004). The Golden Tickets, dubbed the Academy Awards of the amusement park industry, are presented annually by the … …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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Dušan Vukotić – First Croatian Oscar Winner – Total Croatia News

Total Croatia NewsAnother one of his films was nominated for an Academy Award – Igra (“The Game”), in 1964. Vukotić was born in Bileća (now Bosnia and Herzegovina; Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes at the time) in 1927. His mother and father were of Montenegrin … …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google […]

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IIFA Awards 2017: Why this globally relevant event is more important this year than ever – Firstpost

FirstpostConsequently, the Academy of Motion Picture, Arts and Sciences invited 774 new members from 57 countries to be a part of the organisation that organises the Academy Awards or Oscars every year. Priyanka Chopra accepted the invitation and lauded the … …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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Award-winner Jeremy Renner suits up for the Karlovy Vary Film Festival… after breaking both arms during stunt – Daily Mail

Daily MailHe chose a classic black tuxedo and black bowtie combination for the event, and parted his brunette locks on the right before slicking them back. It turned out to be a big night for the two time Academy Award nominee, as he took home not only the … and more …read more Source:: Academy […]

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Teaching platform named after prestigious awards – Manhattan Mercury (subscription)

Teaching platform named after prestigious awardsManhattan Mercury (subscription)… Plate Awards from the International Facility Management Association over the past 30 years. The awards are displayed prominently in the teaching area for students to see. The Gold Plate Award is considered the Academy Award of the food service … …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By […]

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Colorado Springs artist’s love of flight leads to aviation honor – Colorado Springs Gazette

Colorado Springs artist’s love of flight leads to aviation honorColorado Springs GazetteNow Broome is nominated as one of the Living Legends of Aviation, which he calls the “Academy Awards of aviation.” plane Wednesday, March 4, 2007-photo by Jerilee Bennett-Rick Broome has built his sun room and studio around a Boeing 727 airplane. …read more Source:: […]

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Match Report: LA Galaxy Academy U-18’s advance to Academy Championships with win over Real Salt Lake – LA Galaxy

Match Report: LA Galaxy Academy U-18’s advance to Academy Championships with win over Real Salt LakeLA GalaxyThat night, the eight teams will gather at the 10th annual Opening Ceremony awards banquet, where the Academy end of year awards will be announced. Awards include Coach of the Year, Player of the Year, Best XI, Community Award […]

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Emma Stone Says Male Co-Stars Cut Their Own Salaries to Tackle Inequity – New York Times

New York TimesEmma Stone at the Academy Awards in February. She told Billie Jean King that male co-stars have taken pay cuts to level the gap in their Hollywood salaries. Credit Patrick T. Fallon for The New York Times. Emma Stone has become the latest woman in …Emma Stone: male co-stars took pay cuts to […]

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Award-Winning Philanthropists Explain the Roots of Their Giving – New York Times

New York Times… the Skoll Awards, which recognize social entrepreneurs, and his funding for documentary and feature films like “An Inconvenient Truth,” on climate change, and “Spotlight,” on the cover-up of clergy sexual abuse in Boston, which won two Academy Awards. …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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Academy Awards invitations extended to increase membership – Columbus Alive

Academy Awards invitations extended to increase membershipColumbus AliveLOS ANGELES — As it races to leave behind its days as an exclusive club primarily for white men, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for the second year in a row invited hundreds of women and minorities to become members. But the academy … and […]

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Academy Awards invitations extended to increase membership – Columbus CEO

Academy Awards invitations extended to increase membershipColumbus CEOLOS ANGELES — As it races to leave behind its days as an exclusive club primarily for white men, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for the second year in a row invited hundreds of women and minorities to become members. But the academy … …read […]

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Steven Spielberg Fast Facts – KXLF.com | Continuous News | Butte, Montana – KXLF Butte News

Steven Spielberg Fast Facts – KXLF.com | Continuous News | Butte, MontanaKXLF Butte NewsHis 1975 movie, “Jaws,” is considered the first “summer blockbuster,” grossing $60 million within its first month of release. Is godfather to actresses Drew Barrymore and Gwyneth Paltrow. He is the winner of three Academy Awards, four Primetime Emmys … …read more […]

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Vote for Academy Athlete of the Month for June – Gulf Coast News Today

Gulf Coast News TodayThe Athlete of the Year Award is part of the United States Sports Academy’s Awards of Sport program, which each year serves as “A Tribute to the Artist and the Athlete.” The Academy presents the awards to pay tribute to those who have made significant … …read more Source:: Academy Awards News […]

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Beyond ‘nerds’ and ‘ninjas,’ slow progress for Asian actors in Hollywood – CNN International

CNN InternationalThat felt evident to some at the 2016 Academy Awards. Even as #OscarsSoWhite took center stage, host Chris Rock made a joke using three Asian child actors that resulted in two dozen Asian members of the Academy crafting an open letter demanding an … and more …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google […]

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Joliet Catholic Academy announces annual Underclass Awards – The Herald-News

Joliet Catholic Academy announces annual Underclass AwardsThe Herald-NewsThe Joliet Catholic Academy administration and staff is proud of the individual and collective student accomplishments both in and out of the classroom during the 2016-17 school year. To view a complete listing of awards and certificates presented … and more …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By […]

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Andrew Garfield faces backlash after stating that he’s gay ‘without the physical act’ – AOL

AOLLONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 12: Andrew Garfield (L) and Russell Tovey attend the official After Party Dinner for the EE British Academy Film Awards at Grosvenor House on February 12, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave …Andrew Garfield Faces Backlash After Saying He’s a ‘Gay Man’ Without the ‘Physical Act’Us Weekly‘I’m gay […]

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Academy Awards invitations extended to increase membership – The Columbus Dispatch

Academy Awards invitations extended to increase membershipThe Columbus DispatchLOS ANGELES — As it races to leave behind its days as an exclusive club primarily for white men, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for the second year in a row invited hundreds of women and minorities to become members. But the academy … […]

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Lav Diaz, Brillante Mendoza invited to join US film guild behind Oscars – GMA News

GMA NewsAMPAS is best known for its annual Academy Awards ceremony, also known as the Oscars. Both men submitted entries to the Oscars’ Best Foreign Language Film category, hoping to have the first Filipino film shortlisted for the category in the Academy … …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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As ‘Bollywood Oscars’ near, allegations remain over unsettled debts from IIFA Tampa 2014 – Tampa Bay Business Journal

Tampa Bay Business JournalThe Orlando tour operator who previously sued the organizers of the 2014 International Indian Film Academy Awards held in Tampa has filed a new lawsuit in state court, alleging that IIFA used information from him and used it without his knowledge to …Here’s why AR Rahman’s IIFA performance in New York will […]

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The Problem with Being a Top Performer – Scientific American

Scientific AmericanTom Hanks won back-to-back Best Actor Academy Awards in 1993 and 1994 for his performances in the films Philadelphia and Forrest Gump. Many critics made the argument that Hanks performed equally well in many of his subsequent movies, such as … …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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The 81st Academy Awards: If I had been a voter – Hollywoodnews.com

The 81st Academy Awards: If I had been a voterHollywoodnews.comI previously mentioned that potentially I could do this once a week with previous Academy Award ceremonies, and while I’m not going to be attempting to do that, time will still tell if it’s something that gets consistent play or not. Again, if nothing … …read […]

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11 things foreigners just don’t get about Egypt – StepFeed

StepFeedMalek, 36, who was born in the United States to Egyptian parents, was invited to join the big leagues at the Oscars and take part in the voting process during the upcoming Academy Awards in 2018. The actor is known for taking on the lead role in the … …read more Source:: Academy Awards News […]

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Barbra Streisand Fast Facts – KTVQ.com | Q2 | Continuous News Coverage | Billings, MT – KTVQ Billings News

KTVQ Billings News1963 – Her debut album, “The Barbra Streisand Album,” is released and wins her two Grammy Awards. 1964 – The Broadway musical “Funny Girl,” in which Streisand plays Fanny Brice, debuts. 1965 – Her television special, “My Name Is Barbra,” airs. It earns … and more …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By […]

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Why Halle Berry says her historic 2002 Oscar win is now meaningless – Vox

VoxMany people, including Berry herself, initially viewed her 2002 win for Monster’s Ball as a game-changing achievement that would lead to expanded opportunities for other black actresses to take on more creatively competitive roles and receive award …Advice From Halle Berry On Getting Paid What You’re WorthForbes all 3 news articles …read more Source:: Academy […]

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Shah Rukh Khan was overlooked by the Academy for membership, but that’s hardly its only misstep – Firstpost

FirstpostThey attributed a statement to the Academy, seemingly explaining why Shah Rukh Khan’s name was not included in the list of the newly inducted 774 members, eligible for voting rights for the next Academy Awards. Let the truth be told firstly: no … and more …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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Rami Malek was selected to join the Oscars jury committee – StepFeed

StepFeedFan favorite Egyptian actor Rami Malek has been invited to join the Oscars Jury Committee. The “Mr. Robot” star has been chosen to serve on the panel of experts who get to pick the Academy Award winners, becoming one of the first Egyptians to take on a … …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By […]

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George Lucas Fast Facts – KTVQ.com | Q2 | Continuous News Coverage | Billings, MT – KTVQ Billings News

George Lucas Fast Facts – KTVQ.com | Q2 | Continuous News Coverage | Billings, MTKTVQ Billings NewsIt is nominated for five Academy Awards. 1975 – Founds Industrial Light and Magic, a division of Lucasfilm, to create the special effects for “Star Wars.” Industrial Light and Magic becomes a leader in the special effects field, working […]

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7 Things Olivia de Havilland Wants Ryan Murphy to Know About Her in the New Lawsuit Against Him – Vulture

VultureThe filing details her successes at the Academy Awards, and also notes the many other awards she’s received over her lifetime: the Legion of Honor award in Paris, the National Medal of Arts in the U.S., and a damehood by the Queen of England. Oh, and …Olivia de Havilland starts a real-life ‘Feud’89.3 KPCCOlivia de […]

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Oscars 2018: Doris Day, Ridley Scott are your past nominee picks for honorary awards – Goldderby

GoldderbyWe asked you who among our top 10 of past Academy Award nominees was most overdue to be recognized at the Governors Awards in November. Your top choices were Doris Day (Best Actress nominee: “Pillow Talk,” 1959) and Ridley Scott (Best Director … …read more Source:: Academy Awards News By Google News

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Another Kenyan scores a first with Oscar Awards – The Standard

The StandardShe had just been invited to join the Oscar Academy, which is of course the elite institution that chooses which films to give the gong to for the annual Oscar Academy Awards; which are, of course, the most prestigious film awards in the world. Upon … and more …read more Source:: Academy Awards News […]

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Halle Berry says her historic Oscar win didn’t have the impact she hoped for – Business Insider

Business InsiderHalle Berry made history 15 years ago as the first woman of color to win the coveted Academy Award for best actress for her role in “Monster’s Ball.” Since then, only eight women of color have been nominated for best actress, and none of them have won.Halle Berry, the only black woman to win […]

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