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Oscar

Academy Award - one of the world’s most prestigious film awards

An academy award, also known as an “Oscar,” is one of the most prestigious film prizes awarded by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) in over 30 categories.

Marilyn Bergman, Oscar-winning lyricist, dies at 93

Marilyn Bergman, Oscar-winning lyricist, dies at 93 09.01.2022

The award-winning composer was known for classics like "The Windmills of Your Mind," and "The Way We Were."
James Franco admits to sleeping with students

James Franco admits to sleeping with students 23.12.2021

The Oscar-nominated actor said he did not set out to lure women for sexual purposes but admitted his actions were wrong.
Why South Korean culture is a global hit

Why South Korean culture is a global hit 23.12.2021

From K-pop to the Netflix series "Squid Game" and the Oscar success "Parasite," South Korea's pop culture is conquering the world. What makes it so appealing?
Two Germans on 2022 Oscar shortlist

Two Germans on 2022 Oscar shortlist 22.12.2021

Star composer Hans Zimmer and director Maria Schrader have been shortlisted for next year's Oscars. The final Academy Award nominations are yet to come.
Steven Spielberg: Oscar-winning director at 75

Steven Spielberg: Oscar-winning director at 75 17.12.2021

From "Jaws" to "Schindler's List" and most recently "West Side Story," the Hollywood titan shines in all film genres. And he's still helming ambitious projects.
European Film Awards 2021 favorites

European Film Awards 2021 favorites 09.12.2021

After winning other top accolades, "Titane," "The Father" and "Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn" are now vying for Europe's version of the Oscar.

Academy Museum opens in Hollywood

Academy Museum opens in Hollywood 29.09.2021

A new home for E.T. and countless other cinema-related iconic items: Los Angeles has finally fulfilled its dream of establishing an industry museum.

European films and their Hollywood remakes

European films and their Hollywood remakes 27.04.2021

Will Leonardo DiCaprio top Mads Mikkelsen's performance in a remake of the Oscar-winning "Another Round"? As film history shows, the original is usually the better version — but there are some exceptions.
China snubs Chloe Zhao's historic Oscar haul

China snubs Chloe Zhao's historic Oscar haul 26.04.2021

The Chinese-born Chloe Zhao won best director and best picture for "Nomadland" in a history-making Oscars sweep — a feat that was literally muted in her home country.

And the Oscar goes to ...

And the Oscar goes to ... 26.04.2021

The 2021 Academy Awards were in-person and had more than a few firsts, and some surprise wins, too. Here are some of the highlights.

Actors with Oscar and Golden Raspberry nods

Actors with Oscar and Golden Raspberry nods 24.04.2021

This year, Anne Hathaway may just be the unlucky one: the Oscar-winning actor is nominated for the Razzie award for worst actress. Who else has collected both "honors"?

Chloe Zhao, the Chinese director reinventing US cinema

Chloe Zhao, the Chinese director reinventing US cinema 23.04.2021

The Oscar-nominated director of "Nomadland" has cast the Western and the Road Movie in a new light. She's now revisiting the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
China's 'Oscar ban' draws attention to a film on Hong Kong protests

China's 'Oscar ban' draws attention to a film on Hong Kong protests 22.04.2021

"Do Not Split," a short Oscar-nominated documentary about the Hong Kong protests, has gained visibility through Beijing's boycott of the Academy Awards.
'King of Klezmer' Giora Feidman turns 85

'King of Klezmer' Giora Feidman turns 85 24.03.2021

Best known for his Oscar-winning music for the film "Schindler's List," celebrated clarinetist Giora Feidman used the COVID lockdown to record a CD and author a book marking his milestone birthday.

Transgender star Elliot Page featured in Time magazine

Transgender star Elliot Page featured in Time magazine 16.03.2021

Oscar-nominated star Elliot Page has given his first interview since coming out as transgender. Along with the actor, here are other public figures who have contributed to breaking down barriers.
'Mank' leads Oscar race with 10 nominations

'Mank' leads Oscar race with 10 nominations 15.03.2021

The Academy Award nominees have been announced. Six films have collected six nods, but David Fincher's "Mank" leads the race with 10.
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