Movie Academy Bosses On Controversial Oscar Changes And How They Plan To Implement Them At “Critical Juncture” For Show

Kenneth Branagh’s Belfast was named Best Picture at the 20th anniversary AARP Movies for Grownups Awards, which were handed out in a virtual ceremony hosted by Alan Cumming tonight. Will Smith and Aunjanue Ellis took Best Actor and Supporting Actress for their respective roles in King Richard, making it the only movie or TV show to win multiple awards.

After coming under fire for its handling of the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, Pixar is restoring a cut scene from its upcoming film “Lightyear”.

Pixar is finally making its return to the big screen after the last three original animated films — “Soul,” “Luca,” and the Toronto-set “Turning Red” — were dumped on Disney+ instead of at least landing hybrid releases like Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Encanto” and “Raya & The Last Dragon.” This summer will see “Toy Story” action figure Buzz Lightyear get his own solo spinoff, except with “Lightyear,” we’re seeing the character, not the toy.

Sony’s Spider-Man: No Way Home snared a leading three trophies including Best Superhero Movie at the second annual Critics Choice Super Awards, which were announced today. Netflix’s Squid Game and Disney+’s WandaVision topped the TV field with three wins each. See the full winners list below.

Goldie Hawn has an incredibly close family, and her children have all followed in her footsteps in the entertainment world.MORE: Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell's unusual punishment to Oliver Hudson revealedThe Hollywood star lives down the road from her only daughter Kate Hudson, while son Oliver Hudson lives nearby, and splits his time between LA and Colorado, where the family also have a home.However, the star's youngest child Wyatt Russell lives further away with his wife, actress Meredith Hagner, and their young son Buddy.VIDEO: Goldie Hawn and son Wyatt dance in the streetThings are about to change soon though, as Meredith shared a big announcement on social media this week, revealing that they were selling their house to be closer to their loved ones.MORE: Goldie Hawn divides fans with rare photo of granddaughterMORE: Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell spark reaction revealing latest lockdown adventureAlongside a photo of their home, Meredith wrote: "Our beloved bakman is for sale. We wanted to raise our bb closer to fam so we are west sisters now, but to say leaving our pink hacienda is hard is an understatement."Meredith and Wyatt got married in 2019, and announced that they were expecting their first child a year later.

Elle Fanning sure knows how to get pulses racing! The star shocked fans after sharing a very cheeky backstage photo.MORE: Elle Fanning shares never-before-seen pictures in heartfelt tribute to sister DakotaOn Sunday night, the actress attended the Critics Choice Awards, for which she wore a stunning gold sequin strapless Oscar de la Renta gown fit for a princess.She however proved every bit of award show prep isn't always glamorous, taking fans behind-the-scenes as she tried to go to the bathroom in her voluminous gown.WATCH: Elle shared big news about the future of her hit Hulu show The GreatMORE: Elle Fanning leaves fans shocked by her appearance for new true crime roleThe The Girl from Plainville actress shared a hilarious photo of herself leaning back on a toilet with her toned legs lifted as she held on to a railing and flew her arm up. Fans were left not knowing where to look, either the stunning gown, the toilet paper in Elle's hand or most surprising of all, the nude thong stretched between her knees.Actress Joey King noted the chaotic features of the candid moment, commenting: "Tag yourself.

Angelique Jackson Oscar winner Halle Berry made a special appearance at Sunday’s Critics Choice Awards to accept the SeeHer award, a prize that recognizes a woman who pushes boundaries and defies stereotypes. Berry’s career — which spans more than 30 years as an actor, producer and now director — easily fits that bill.Berry was presented the honor by “Insecure” creator and star Issa Rae, who Berry thanked for her inspiring work.

Hailey Bieber was reportedly hospitalized in the Palm Springs area this week after she suffered a “medical emergency.”

Hailie Scott Mathers left her fans drooling over a stunning Instagram snapshot once again. The 26-year-old daughter of rapper Eminem, who goes by Hailie Jade, took to Instagram on Mar. 11 to share another pretty photo with her social media followers.

Want to hit back at Kanye West‘s bullying and harassment? Living well is the best revenge, and that’s what Pim’s Instagram debut is all about!

the recently announced plan to hand out awards in eight categories before the live telecast of this year’s Academy Awards begins. But some critics of the plan, which will bestow awards in the Dolby Theatre during the Oscar preshow and then edit those presentations into the live telecast, are looking beyond this year to what could be the real battle for the show’s future. “I’ve talked about it publicly and I’ve talked to people at the Academy about it privately, and I don’t think anything’s going to change,” “Nightmare Alley” director Guillermo del Toro told TheWrap this week.

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this is the year.”But between COVID and Ukraine and a recent plan to change the Oscar show, this was also a year to question celebration, and there was some of that going on as the nominees gathered. The specter of the pandemic hung over the event, both in the fact that everyone was required to not only show proof of vaccination but also to have tested negative in a PCR test either Saturday or Sunday.

Oscar Isaac took to the Studio 8 H stage for his debut Global’s “Saturday Night Live” monologue over the weekend, and shared a look at his first-ever movie role, which he created when he was just a kid.

Oscar Isaac took to the Studio 8 H stage for his debut monologue over the weekend, and shared a look at his first-ever movie role, which he created when he was just a kid.«I'm joining the marvel universe, with. You know, it's kind of a full circle moment since the first movie I was ever in was called ,» Isaac shared. «Not, which was a massive blockbuster. No, this was , which is a movie that I wrote, directed, and starred in when I was 10 years old.»«It was shot on location in my buddy Bruce Ferguson's back yard in our hometown of Miami, Florida.

Oscar Isaac tonight made his debut as host of Saturday Night Live, speaking in his opening monologue about the upcoming Disney+ series Moon Knight, which will introduce him to the MCU, and more.

Some new details are being revealed about the 2022 Oscars ceremony.

Now the criticism is coming from within. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ plan to pre-tape Best Sound and other categories on this month’s Oscarcast has hit a sour note with a Music Branch governor.

Animal House to Ghostbusters. Known for bawdy comedies that caught the spirit of their time, Reitman’s big break came with the raucous, college fraternity send-up National Lampoon’s Animal House, which he produced. Reitman, who died peacefully in his sleep, directed Bill Murray in his first starring role in the summer camp flick Meatballs, and then again in 1981’s Stripes, but his most significant success came with 1984’s Ghostbusters.