Oscar nominees can't Zoom into event

Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterAn Oscar nomination goes a long way when it comes to attracting new streaming viewers, new data from Netflix suggests.Notoriously guarded when it comes to sharing numbers, the content giant exclusively reveals to Variety that its 16 Oscars hopefuls enjoyed considerable viewership increases in the days following the March 15 announcement of the Academy Award nominations.The figures below — impacting a variety of originals including “Da 5 Bloods,” “Pieces of a

Angelique Jackson Pippa Ehrlich, director, co-writer and editor of the Oscar-nominated documentary “My Octopus Teacher,” has signed with UTA for representation in all areas.“My Octopus Teacher” follows producer-narrator Craig Foster as he free-dives in a cold underwater kelp forest in South Africa and develops a relationship with a wild common octopus and documents a year in the unusual (and beautiful) friendship.

Oscar nominees and their guests will be permitted to attend the 2021 awards ceremony in person using an essential worker waiver.The 93rd Academy Awards, which is due to be broadcast on April 25 from Union Station, LA and the Dolby Theatre, will allow attendance provided nominees and guests complete the necessary documentation, quarantining and testing ahead of the event.Variety has seen a letter from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), which organises the Oscars, outlining

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorOscar nominees and their guests will qualify as essential workers to attend the upcoming Academy Awards, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced in a letter on Tuesday.“Those involved in the Oscars production, like nominees and their guest, qualify for the essential work purpose waiver, and therefore are permitted to travel to and from the testing center, rehearsals, and Academy-organized activities during the lead up to

Shalini Dore Features News EditorThe  Oscar-nominated live action shorts come from filmmakers based in the U.S., U.K, and the Mideast. They all center on the human desire to be seen as people.Doug Roland and Susan Ruzenski Roland’s entry into the deaf-blind community came through a chance meeting about 10 years ago with a man holding up a sign asking for help to cross the street late one night in New York City.

Lakeith Stanfield is sharing his true thoughts on awards shows in an Instagram post that was quickly deleted after it went live.

“Pieces of a Woman” star, who’s nominated for best actress at the 2021 Oscars, was seen viewing the $2.4 million (£1.75 million) house with her parents and a mystery man on Saturday, March 20.The property listing shows that the house is “under offer,” so it could be that the 32-year-old, who also plays Princess Margaret in Netflix’s “The Crown” alongside Claire Foy, plans to commit to the Victorian townhouse. The brick building with tall windows is surrounded by a low brick wall and hedges.

EXCLUSIVE: Netflix won the auction for the rights to make Beef, a 10-episode half-hour dramedy series from A24 that will mark Oscar-nominated Minari star Steven Yeun’s first episodic TV foray since his unforgettable exit from The Walking Dead. Yeun will star with Ali Wong in a series that is the creation of Lee Sung Jin.

Pat Saperstein Deputy EditorGeorge Segal, whose long career included playing Albert “Pops” Solomon on “The Goldbergs,” and garnering an Oscar nom for supporting actor for “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf,” died Tuesday.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle seem to be undergoing through some major changes. While they continue to settle into the quiet neighbourhoods of Montecito, Meghan and Harry's non-profit Archewell Foundation seems to be undergoing some major change.

Emerald Fennell has lined up her next project following her historic Oscar nomination.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are seeking out the assistance of professionals as they continue to grow their foundation, Archewell.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are seeking out the assistance of professionals as they continue to grow their foundation, Archewell. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have hired new talent to help them move their charitable foundation into its second year after a low-key unveiling in 2020. ET has learned that Ben Browning, an Oscar-nominated producer has joined the Archewell team as Head of Content. He will oversee content for Archewell Productions and Archewell Audio.

Oscars have been told they will not be allowed to attend the ceremony via Zoom.In a letter sent to nominees and published by Deadline, producers said a virtual appearance is not allowed and the Academy will accept awards on behalf of any winner unable to make the show.The letter, from producers of the show Steven Soderbergh, Stacey Sher and Jesse Collins, states: “For those of you unable to attend because of scheduling or continued uneasiness about traveling, we want you to know there will not

Oscars have reportedly been told appearing at the ceremony via Zoom is not an option. The 93rd Academy Awards are set to take place next month, with an in-person event at Union Station in downtown Los Angeles.

Oscar-nominated actors Daniel Kaluuya and Carey Mulligan have been added to the roster of hosts at "Saturday Night Live." The popular sketch comedy show has booked the stars for April 3 and 10, respectively. St.

Now that the Academy Award nominations have been announced, for many, the task becomes checking the films themselves out. Only some of us are Oscar buffs who see everything well in advance.

EXCLUSIVE: Hot off his first Oscar nomination for Minari, Steven Yeun is re-uniting with A24 on an untitled 10-episode dramedy he’ll star in with Ali Wong. Pitched last week, it has created an auction frenzy with the usual suspects — Netflix, Amazon, FX and Apple among them — all in the mix.

Danielle Turchiano Senior Features Editor, TVDaniel Kaluuya and Carey Mulligan are set to make their “Saturday Night Live” hosting debuts on April 3 and April 10, respectively. Kaluuya will be joined by musical guest St.