Margo Martindale Just Blew Away the Acting Competition
When Bojack Horseman issues a declaration, it can take the work of millions to undo it. Case in point:“esteemed character…
Dwayne Johnson Opens Up About ‘The Smashing Machine’ Oscars Snub
After pouring his heart into his latest onscreen performance, Dwayne Johnson was admittedly let down to be snubbed…
‘Billy Preston’ Documentary First Film in Academy Screening Room
The upcoming film awards season has its first official entry. Variety has learned exclusively that Paris Barclay’s documentary…
Don’t Ask Sean Penn for a Selfie — Even If You’re a Holocaust Survivor
Sean Penn hates selfies and will not, under any circumstances, go to a public gathering with more than…
Honorary Oscars Contenders: Harrison Ford, Glenn Close, Bette Midler
“Please, God, give it to Harrison!” That’s what one decades-long Academy member exclaimed to Variety, regarding industry speculation…
CBS Ditches Moves To Stop YouTube Bootlegs Of Colbert’s post-Late Show show
Stephen Colbert may have revealed what his next move is now the Late Show is over on CBS.…
Cannes Film Festival Hands Out Prizes But What Does It Mean For Oscar?
With the exception of a shared Best Director win (with La Bola Negra) for Fatherland, as well as…
‘Scream’ star Jamie Kennedy rips woke Hollywood and influencer culture
Comedian Jamie Kennedy loves Los Angeles, but thinks Hollywood has traded in originality and movie-star mystique for ideology…
Would Oscar Inclusion Standards Disqualify Any Best Picture Winners?
Andy Samberg answered this one for us back in 2020. Here’s the short version (because we’ve gone over…
Conan O’Brien to Host the 2027 Oscars for Third Consecutive Year
If Conan O’Brien needs a friend, he’s certainly found one in the Academy. For the third year in…
The Oscars Are Barring AI, Game Awards Should Do The Same
In a slate of newly announced rules, the Oscars are making themselves clear: only human beings can win…
Missing Oscar statuette of Russian director is found
A missing Oscar statuette belonging to “Mr. Nobody Against Putin” co-director Pavel Talankin was finally recovered after TSA…