The 94th Oscar nominations were full of surprises in both satisfying and disappointing ways, but when there are only five nominees in most categories, it's almost guaranteed that a few favorites will miss the cut.Here, the AP takes a look at some of the biggest shocks and upsets.DENIS MISSES IN DIRECTORThere is a general rule in Oscar snubs that you can’t just declare something a snub. You have to say who they should replace and the directing category this year is stacked with talent and merit, including Steven Spielberg for “West Side Story,” Paul Thomas Anderson for “Licorice Pizza,” Ryusuke Hamaguchi for “Drive My Car,” Kenneth Branagh for “Belfast” and Jane Campion (the first woman to ever get two directing nominations) for “The Power of the Dog.” That’s all to say that it was just a competitive year for directing and Denis Villeneuve, whose “Dune” got the second most nominations, simply missed the cut, though he can still celebrate his personal nominations for adapted screenplay and best picture.KSTEW GETS REDEEMEDIt’s been quite a journey for Kristen Stewart on the way to her first Oscar nomination.
'Twilight' director was nervous over Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart's 'illegal' kiss
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Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart in the 2008 film…. so much so that it was "illegal."While on The Big Hit Show podcast, Catherine recalled the two young actors' steamy audition. At the time, Robert was 21, and Kristen was 17."I could tell they had a lot of chemistry, and I'm like, 'Oh my God.' I thought, Kristen was 17.
I don't want to get in some illegal things," she said, noting the legal age of consent in California is 18 years old.During the audition, which took place in California, the passion was so intense that the British actor fell off the bed while he and Kristen kissed. "So I remember I told Rob, 'By the way, Kristen is 17. In our country, it's illegal to have a sexual…' And he's like, 'Oh, OK, whatever,'" she said.Robert and Kristen ended up falling in love and were in a relationship for four years. Catherine, of course, saw the romance in its infancy, as the duo's audition took place at her house. "Rob and Kristen did the audition right here on the bed.
They did the kissing scene and he fell off and landed right there on this floor," she said on the podcast. "He walked in and he had his hair was dyed black for some play, with these wacky bangs. He was a bit out of shape," she said of RPatz. "His shirt was just all messy, and I'm like, 'Oh, OK.
OK, let's see how this goes.'"Based on the box office returns, it clearly went well."Rob and Kristen auditioned on my bed, the kissing scene, Rob was so into it he fell off the bed. I'm like, 'Dude, calm down.' And I'm in there filming with my little video camera, whatever," Catherine said. "And at the end [of the audition] Kristen was like, 'It has to be Rob.'"Jensen Ackles worked with Jessica Alba more than 20 years ago on James Cameron's 2000 sci-fi show "Dark
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Kristen Stewart Lands First-Ever Oscar Nomination for Spencer
Kristen Stewart is now an Oscar-nominated actor. On Tuesday, the star landed an Academy Award nomination for best actress for her spot-on portrayal of a jazzy tone poem about the late royal. The nod also reportedly makes , along with West Side Story nominee Ariana DeBose, one of the first openly queer actors to be nominated in a major acting category since Ian McKellen was nominated for Lord of the Rings in 2002.
Robert Pattinson On Making ‘The Right Move’ That Landed Him ‘The Batman’: ‘By Far The Hardest Thing I’ve Ever Done’
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Kristen Stewart Lands First Oscar Nomination With ‘Spencer’
Kristen Stewart, who reached global fame with the $3.35 billion grossing franchise Twilight, has landed her first Best Actress Oscar nomination for her portrayal as Princess Diana in Pablo Larrain’s Spencer.
What time are Oscar 2022 nominations announced?
The 2022 Oscar nominations are due to be announced later today following the release of the Bafta 2022 nominees last week.
Jessica Alba Debuts ‘Blonde-Ish’ Highlighted Hair Makeover — Before After
Jessica Alba is celebrating “#friYAY” with a little bit of lightening up! The mother-of-three shared a cute Instagram video on Friday Feb. 4 to show off her blond highlighted bob, going from a deep chestnut brown to a highlighted honey style. The Sin City actress wrote “another day, another hair style” in the caption, also tagging her hair stylist Robert Ramos (who was also featured in the video mixing up the color).
International Insider: BAFTA Noms; UK’s Record Year; Beijing Kicks Off; Berlinale Series Sit Down
Afternoon Insiders. It’s been a big week in the world of international film and TV but we’ve got you covered. Read on for all the in-depth news and analysis.
Dune leads 2022 BAFTA Film Awards nominations
Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi epic Dune leads the 2022 British Academy Film Awards nominations with 11. The movie adaptation of Frank Herbert's epic, starring Timothee Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson and Oscar Isaac, topped the nominations when they were announced in London on Thursday.
BAFTAs 2022 Nominations - Full List of Nominees!
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Halle Berry, Judi Dench & Many More Stars Feature In ‘British Vogue’ Hollywood Portfolio 2022
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BAFTA Reveals EE Rising Star Award Nominees
BAFTA EE Rising Star Award.The award is now in its seventeenth year.The nominees were announced by 2021 Rising Star winner Bukky Bakray (“You Don’t Know Me”) and presenter Edith Bowman on Tuesday.The five actors have been selected for demonstrating “exceptional talent in film over the past year.” Previous winners of the award have included James McAvoy, Eva Green, Tom Hardy, Kristen Stewart, Tom Holland, Letitia Wright and Micheal Ward.BAFTA’s Rising Star award is the only one of the EE British Academy Film Awards that is decided by the public. Voting will open at 11AM on Feb.
LOL! Kristen Stewart’s Dog Interrupts Her Interview With Nicole Kidman: ‘You Motherf–ker’
The interview has gone to the dogs! While Kristen Stewart and Nicole Kidman hopped on a virtual call to discuss their film careers and their longtime bond, the Twilight star’s pets nearly stole the show.
Kristen Stewart Admits To Nicole Kidman That She Knows Every Word From ‘Moulin Rouge’s ‘Elephant Love Medley’
Kristen Stewart, 30, may be earning raves for starring as Princess Diana in the acclaimed film Spencer, but she has “Lady Marmalade” on her mind. Kristen revealed to Moulin Rouge star Nicole Kidman, 54, that she knows every lyric to the film’s classic love song “Elephant Love Medley,” in a new interview for Variety‘s Actors on Actors presented by Amazon Studios. Stewart described being “so obsessed” with the film she first saw in theaters with her mom, telling Nicole: “That was such a beautiful movie.”
Kristen Stewart and Nicole Kidman on Nailing Accents, Embracing Failure and Shattering Hollywood Standards
Nicole Kidman (“Being the Ricardos”) and Kristen Stewart (“Spencer”) sat down for a virtual chat for Variety’s Actors on Actors, presented by Amazon Studios. For more, click here.Nicole Kidman and Kristen Stewart both delve into iconography — and play with their own images — on screen. In “Being the Ricardos,” Kidman takes on Lucille Ball, portraying her both in character as TV’s Lucy Ricardo and as a creative force on the set of “I Love Lucy.” It’s a role whose resilience and grit calls to mind Kidman herself, at the top of her game decades into her career.
‘Batman’ director says Robert Pattinson ‘can’t not wear’ emo eyeliner
Panic at the Batcave? When the first trailer for Matt Reeves’ “The Batman” dropped in August 2020, DC fans went wild over Robert Pattinson’s black eyeliner, which they dubbed deliciously “emo.” Now, more than a year on, the director has finally addressed the caped crusader’s makeup in an interview with Esquire. “You can’t wear a cowl and not wear that,” the 55-year-old “Cloverfield” director argued of Batman’s “Spiderman 3”-esque countenance.
'The Batman' Director Explains Robert Pattinson's Heavy Eyeliner
The debut trailer for The Batman featured something many fans were not expecting: Robert Pattinson‘s caped crusader wearing quite a bit of eyeliner that had run down his face.
‘The Batman’ Director Explains Robert Pattinson’s Emo-Eyeliner: ‘You Can’t Not Wear That’
Zack Sharf When the first trailer for Matt Reeves’ “The Batman” debuted in August 2020, it left comic book fans buzzing over the look of Robert Pattinson’s Bruce Wayne. The character takes off his Batman mask to reveal he’s sporting some serious emo-eyeliner.
‘Twilight’ Director Warned Robert Pattinson About Kristen Stewart’s Age After First Audition Kiss
Zack Sharf Kristen Stewart revealed to The New Yorker last year that her “Twilight” audition kiss with Robert Pattinson was the pivotal moment when she became convinced the actor had to be cast as Edward Cullen in the vampire romance films. “Twilight” director Catherine Hardwicke guested on “The Big Hit Show” podcast (via Insider) this month and looked back at the audition that launched a zeitgeist-defining film franchise.“Rob and Kristen did the audition right here on the bed.