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Daniel Kaluuya (back) in 'Judas and the Black Messiah' which will premiere at the 2021 Sundance festival. Picture: @sundancefest/Twitter

Oscar awards

Sundance enters uncharted waters in unique Oscar season

By AFP

Indie film extravaganza Sundance, beginning Thursday, will take place largely online.

  • Actresses Emma Stone and Olivia Colman whose film 'The Favourite' has been nomianted for an Oscar best picture. Picture: AFP.

    Topsy-turvy season gives Oscars a best picture cliffhanger

    In addition to sentimental movie 'Roma' and historical romp 'The Favourite', award watchers say 'Green Book' and Ku Klux Klan comedy-drama 'BlacKkKlansman' are also serious contenders for the best picture statuette.

    1264 days ago
  • Beyonce and Jay Z. Picture: @beyonce/Instagram.

    Beyoncé and Jay Z ban guests from taking photos at pre-Oscars party

    The couple is hosting their annual bash for the second year in a row but have put a ban on social media to ensure there are no 'embarrassing snaps' from the party.

    1266 days ago
  • FILE: Actors Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling attend Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone hand and footprint ceremony at TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on 7 December, 2016 in Hollywood, California. Picture: AFP.

    Emma Stone: Award fiasco one of the worst moments of my life

    Emma's movie 'La La Land' was mistakenly named the winner of the Best Picture at the annual awards bash in Los Angeles on Sunday.

    1988 days ago
  • Preparations for the 2017 Oscars ceremony have begun. Picture: Twitter/@Oscar2017s.

    Ballots in, red carpet out as 2017 Oscars draws nearer

    In four days' time, the Oscars will honour some of the best talent in film.

    1993 days ago
  • American actor Samuel L. Jackson. Picture: Twitter/@SamuelLJackson.

    Samuel L. Jackson: I don't need an Oscar

    The 'xXx: Return of Xander Cage' actor views his movies as nothing more than entertainment and escapism.

    2027 days ago
  • FILE: Actor Denzel Washington. Picture: Facebook.com.

    Denzel Washington: Oscars are unfair

    The Oscars have faced criticism after only white performers have been nominated in the acting categories at the last two ceremonies.

    2062 days ago
  • FILE: Will Smith. Picture: AFP

    Will Smith plans to continue Oscars boycott

    The actor has hinted he will continue to boycott the Oscars in 2017 after making a stand against the lack of diversity at this year's ceremony.

    2063 days ago
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Actor Jackie Chan accepts his award on stage during the 8th Annual Governors Awards hosted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences at the Hollywood & Highland Center in Hollywood, California on 12 November 2016. Picture: AFP

    Five decades and 200 films later, Jackie Chan ‘finally’ wins Oscar

    On Saturday the Chinese actor and martial arts star finally received an honorary Oscar for his decades of work in film.

    2095 days ago
  • FILE: The coveted gold statuette at the Academy Awards. Picture: AFP

    NFVF calls on film makers to make submissions for the Oscars

    The submissions will be featured under the best foreign language film category.

    2157 days ago
  • FILE: The race is on for the best animated film. Picture: AFP.

    Dragons, robots, trolls run tight race for animation Oscar

    The Academy Award for best animated film may deliver the most exciting race this year.

    2730 days ago
  • FILE: Actress Meryl Streep says she had to brush up on her training from university for her latest film.

    Meryl Streep had to dig deep for new film

    Meryl Streep says she had to brush up on her training from university for her latest film.

    2776 days ago
  • US actor and director Neil Patrick Harris. Picture: ActuallyNPH Facebook page.

    Neil Patrick Harris to host Academy Awards

    NPH made the announcement on Twitter with a video post showing him cheekily running down a “bucket list”.

    2854 days ago
  • The 66th Cannes Film Festival. Picture: Nadia Neophytou/missntertainment.com

    Redford still in love with acting

    Redford first came to Cannes in 1972 with the movie Jeremiah Johnson.

    3365 days ago
  • A scene from the movie Argo, starring Ben Affleck.

    'Zero Dark Thirty','Argo' tops Writers Guild Awards

    "Argo" and "Zero Dark Thirty" won top honours at the Writers Guild Awards.

    3459 days ago
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