The Oscars Best Picture Rules Are Changing. Here’s How It’ll Affect Contenders And Movie Theaters

EXCLUSIVE: That jibe Cate Blanchett made about awards shows being akin to a “horse race” “lost” her the Best Actress Oscar. So says Joey Berlin, CEO of the Critics Choice Awards.

 is on the way. ET has confirmed that a new  spinoff is underway at Bravo, and it's set to star some of your favorite former  castmates, including Jax Taylor, Brittany Cartwright and Kristen Doute.A new report from  says that the series will «follow a group of tightknit friends, who are trading in their glamorous West Hollywood lives and swapping bottle service for baby bottles as they adapt to the next chapter of their fun-loving lifestyle in The Valley.»While a source tells ET that no cast has been confirmed, those name checked in 's report are in «early discussions.»Bravo, meanwhile, had no comment on the potential series.The spinoff is the latest in the  universe, with Taylor and Cartwright previously starring in their own off shoot of the series, , which saw the pair go on vacation to Cartwright’s home state Kentucky with Taylor spending time with her family. The show aired one season in 2017.The two most recently returned to the franchise amid "Scandoval," starring on the recap series on Peacock titled, , in which they shared their commentary regarding Tom Sandoval having an affair with co-star Raquel Leviss behind his longtime girlfriend, Ariana Madix's, back.Taylor and Cartwright previously alluded to their return to reality TV in March, telling ET, «We have things that are coming, arising.»Taylor continued, «I don't know what we're allowed to [say]. We're working on a situation… What I'd like to have is the parents on one [show] and that's what I wanted, but I don't know.

Peter Debruge A relatable, realistic fable about the unbreakable friendship between an Italian city boy and the small-town kid he meets one summer in the Alps, this quietly profound portrait spans almost four decades in the lives of its two protagonists, who stay in touch, even as their paths veer in very different directions. One feels a wanderlust that calls him to the far corners of the world — including the heights of Tibet at one point — while the other stays close to home, finding solace in the familiar.

Prince George has been described as a "chip off the old block" as the young royal shares a special talent with his grandfather King Charles and late great grandfather Prince Philip.

Watch Below: Coldplay touring AustraliaHayley Williams, Zac Farro and Taylor York are touring Australia and New Zealand this November, and they're set to play their biggest Australian headline shows to date. A portion of all ticket sales will also be donated to food rescue organisations OzHarvest (Australia) and KiwiHarvest (New Zealand) to help reduce food waste and create lasting positive social change.The bad recently opened for Taylor Swift on her Eras Tour.Paramore, joined by special guest Remi Wolf will tour Australia and New Zealand in November 2023. Paramore are touring Australia and New Zealand in November!Tickets will open for general public sale on Thursday 6 July from 10 am AEST (staggered timings as below). FRONTIER MEMBERS PRE-SALE  ​Runs 24 hours from Monday 3 July ​or until pre-sale allocation is exhausted. Sign up for the presale here.GENERAL PUBLIC ON SALE ​Begins Thursday 6 July. Presale goes live on July 3.

Ryan Michelle Bathe is enjoying fun in the sun, joining ET's Nischelle Turner to kick off Bahamas Week at the Baha Mar Resort, where she opened up about life with her family, husband Sterling K. Brown and their sons, as well as her upcoming Lifetime movie, With summer in full swing, Bathe shared insight into what that means for their household — and sometimes, that means taking vacations without the children for some R&R. She shared that Brown is the one in the household who is the true adventure seeker when it comes to doing more daring activities.«He will jump off anything.

So long, soundstage of 1,000 memories.

Angela Bassett is getting her long-awaited Oscar! Bassett was first nominated for an Academy Award for her portrayal of Tina Turner in 1993's and the actress has been a prominent figure in Hollywood for the past 40 years — garnering another Oscar nomination for her role in 2022's . On Monday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that Bassett, as well as Mel Brooks and Carol Littleton, will receive an honorary Oscar at this year's Governors Awards. The ceremony will also honor Sundance Institute’s Michelle Satter with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award. The 14th annual Governors Awards is set to take place on Saturday, Nov.

appeared “kinda shady” and less than thrilled — and seemingly didn’t even stand up to clap while seated in the front row.She had been sitting next to “Elvis” star and Oscar nominee Austin Butler, whose hands she held onto.While some fans saw her as a “sore loser,” others felt sorry for the actress, who previously was Oscar-nominated for starring in the 1993 Tina Turner biopic “What’s Love Got to Do With It” — but famously lost out to Holly Hunter for “The Piano.”“Across her decades-long career, Angela Bassett has continued to deliver transcendent performances that set new standards in acting,” Academy President Janet Yang said in a statement, lauding all four as “trailblazers who have transformed the film industry and inspired generations of filmmakers and movie fans.”Yang also lauded Mel Brooks as someone who “lights up our hearts with his humor, and his legacy has made a lasting impact on every facet of entertainment,” praised Littleton as “a model for those who come after her” and Satter as having “played a vital role in the careers of countless filmmakers around the world.”The ceremony will go down on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Los Angeles.Bassett broke her silence about her most recent Oscar dissby writing an essay about Butler, 31, for the Time 100 Most Influential People of 2023 series.“On the evening of the Oscars, with Austin seated next to me, I understood intimately what he felt when it was time to learn if he would climb those stairs to the stage,” Bassett wrote of Butler, who, like her, did not win for his performance as Elvis Presley.“So, I took his hand and held it softly as the winner was announced.

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Angela Bassett, Mel Brooks and Carol Littleton will receive honorary Oscars at this year’s Governors Awards, announced by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. In addition, the Sundance Institute’s Michelle Satter will receive the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Awards. The four statuettes will be presented at the 14th annual ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Los Angeles. “The Academy’s Board of Governors is thrilled to honor four trailblazers who have transformed the film industry and inspired generations of filmmakers and movie fans,” said Academy President Janet Yang. “Across her decades-long career, Angela Bassett has continued to deliver transcendent performances that set new standards in acting. Mel Brooks lights up our hearts with his humor, and his legacy has made a lasting impact on every facet of entertainment. Carol Littleton’s career in film editing serves as a model for those who come after her. A pillar of the independent film community, Michelle Satter has played a vital role in the careers of countless filmmakers around the world.”

The newest Academy Award winners have been announced.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. A lot has happened in the Sex and the City Universe since HBO’s reboot “And Just Like That…” premiered last summer.

Coldplay have made it back home.

Prince William and Kate Middleton have cultivated a "very mischievous" element to their marriage, says behavioural expert Darren Stanton.The King and Queen in-waiting were university sweethearts before diving into royal life full-time and raising three children together, but the demands of the monarchy don't seem to have dampened their collective spirit. "William shares a very strong connection with his wife Kate," commented Darren, who's studied the Prince's body language for several years, on behalf of Betfair Casino.

And Just Like That actress Cynthia Nixon has explained what felt different on set during filming of seasons 1 and 2, compared to that of Sex and the City. Now entering its second season, the sequel series rounds up Miranda Hobbes (Nixon), Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) and Charlotte York Goldenblatt (Kristin Davis) once again, this time in their 50s as they negotiate new life complexities. For one special scene in the upcoming season finale, Kim Cattrall will be back as Samantha Jones too.

live podcasts at huge venues.While it might sound like an episode of “It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia,” we’re happy to report this is really happening. This fall, The Always Sunny Pod is embarking on a brief two-show tour that will take Charlie Day, Rob McElhenney and Glenn Howerton (plus, fingers crossed Danny DeVito and Kaitlin Olson!) to Philadelphia and New York City.First up, the trio will crack wise at Philly’s TD Pavilion at the Mann on Saturday, Sept.

Honorable mentions: “Fifteen Million Merits,” “Be Right Back,” “Shut Up and Dance” and “Black Museum.” The final “it was all a dream” twist in “Playtest” is the cherry on top of a deliciously twisted “Black Mirror” sundae. Wyatt Russell plays Cooper, who accepts an offer to test out an advanced, virtual-reality horror video game but gets much more trauma than he signed up for. The game taps into Cooper’s darkest fears, such as inheriting his late father’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis, and delivers enough Dan Trachtenberg-directed jump scares to leave you unsure of what’s really going on until the final seconds.

The 1975 have announced their ‘Still … At their very best’ 2023 North American Tour. check out the complete list of dates below.The tour will see the band perform in arenas across North America and Canada throughout autumn.

writers strike that is being branded “Screenwriters Everywhere,” with events planned in major cities including Paris and London. The Writers Guild of America has enlisted members from the International Affiliation of Writers Guilds, Federation of Screenwriters in Europe and UNI Global Union to demonstrate global support for the union’s strike against Hollywood’s largest producers. The unprecedented rallying behind the WGA is especially relevant during this strike given the globalization of content, and the fast-growing international outposts of many “struck” companies, such as Netflix and Prime Video.

Please note, the House of the Dragon screening and panel took place on March 7, 2023.