Troy Kotsur’s Oscar Nearly Stolen in Arizona Car Theft

Clayton Davis Could Sarah Polley join the ranks of Jane Campion, Chloe Zhao and Kathryn Bigelow by becoming only the fourth female filmmaker to win an Oscar for directing? Based on the rapturous reception that “Women Talking” received at the Telluride Film Festival on Friday, it certainly seems possible. Even if that doesn’t happen, the ambitious film, a drama about a group of women in a tight-knit religious community grappling with a legacy of abuse, has put a stake in the ground as the festival’s first slam dunk best picture candidate. In fact, I think it’s going to be a contender across the board. In a Telluride lineup that is heavy on documentaries and Cannes titles, Polley’s film is one of only four World Premieres for narrative features. But what a launching pad Telluride is shaping up to be for the film and its director, a critical favorite for her work in front of the camera in “The Sweet Hereafter” and behind with the likes of “Away From Her.” The premiere for “Women Talking” kicked off with a tribute to Polley, who was presented with the Silver Medallion by Frances McDormand, who produced and stars in “Women Talking.”

fatal disappearance was allegedly not the first time he had gone missing.Bell could never find a solution to cope with his bipolar disorder and had disappeared in the past, but was always found, the late 32-year-old’s manager, Brian Buchanan, told TMZ. “Luke fought this as hard as he could, but the disease got the better of him,” Buchanan said. “When he was beating the disease, he was the sweetest and most generous guy.

Chris Rock's latest joke. On Tuesday, Tanya Brown took to Instagram to slam Rock for mentioning her sister's murder during a recent comedy set.As ET previously reported, Rock made the joke in question during a recent show in Phoenix, Arizona.

Clayton Davis Jennifer Fox, the Oscar nominated producer of “Michael Clayton” (2007), has been tapped to produce the 13th Governors Awards for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Marking her fourth time producing the event, Fox will assemble the annual ceremony where Euzhan Palcy, Diane Warren and Peter Weir will receive Honorary Oscars and Michael J. Fox will accept the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award. “We’re thrilled to have Jennifer back at the helm to help us kick off Oscar season with a tribute fitting to these four extraordinary individuals,” says Janet Yang, Academy President. “Her contribution in past years has only elevated this truly special and joyous event.”

In a tragic case, acclaimed country singer Luke Bell has been found dead.

Saving Country Music, which first reported it.Bell disappeared on Aug. 20 just outside of Tucson; Police told the New York Post that his body was found close to where he had disappeared.

Country singer Luke Bell has sadly passed away.

Country music star Luke Bell has died, Tucson, Arizona, police authorities confirmed to Fox News Digital. He was 32. An authority with the Tucson Police Department said that officers had responded to a report of an "unresponsive" male near the 5500 block of E.

Country music artist Luke Bell has died at age 32, more than a week after he’d gone missing in Tucson, Arizona.

Country singer and songwriter Luke Bell has died, just over one week after he disappeared during a trip to Arizona. He was 32.

Chris Rock was once again asked to host the Academy Awards, following the televised and controversial slap by fellow actor Will Smith during the 2022 ceremony.The 57-year-old comedian revealed details of the offer during one of his comedy sets in Phoenix, Arizona, over the weekend. He explained to the audience that going back to hosting the Oscars would be like returning to the scene of a crime.Rock even made a reference to the 1995 murder trial of O.J.

Clayton Davis It’s late summer, so it’s time to start talking about awards season. Cannes issued the first slate of contenders in the international feature Oscar race, and now Venice and Toronto are ready to screen another batch, which begs the question: What looks like the breakout pics from the festival circuit that should contend for kudos? More than 90 countries have been submitting films for Academy consideration for the past few years, in order to walk away with the coveted best international feature Oscar. Coming off the Cinderella story of Japan’s “Drive My Car” from Ryûsuke Hamaguchi, which was also nominated for three other Oscars including best picture, it became the tenth film to be recognized for both best picture and international feature.

Clayton Davis A movie with the action sensibilities of James Cameron and the ambitious scope of George Miller has to be considered a definitive Oscar contender, right? Not without the proper backing by a studio or, in this case, a country that will submit your film for the Academy’s best international feature award.Enter “RRR, a film directed by S. S. Rajamouli, who wrote the script with V.

Troy Kotrus is happy to be reunited with his Academy Award.

Troy Kotsur was being honored by his hometown of Mesa, Arizona. But he almost lost his biggest honor of all.

Clayton Davis Sophie Hyde’s “Good Luck to You, Leo Grande” had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in January, receiving critical acclaim — particularly for its star Emma Thompson — with many calling her a potential Oscars best actress contender. But the British sex comedy, which was acquired by Searchlight Pictures and later released on Hulu June 17, became ineligible when the Academy reverted to its pre-pandemic requirements that a film must have a theatrical release of seven days before debuting on a streaming platform.However, Variety has now confirmed that Searchlight Pictures formally submitted an appeal to deem the film eligible, and the Academy has approved it for awards consideration.