A New Requirement for Oscar Voters: They Must Actually Watch the Films

The new rule, announced this week by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, was greeted with laughter and disbelief that it had not been required all along.

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Oscars OK the Use of A.I., With Caveats

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said using the technology wouldn’t disqualify a movie. But it also said that it favored films with more human involvement.

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Don Mischer, Master of Live Television, Is Dead at 85

He produced and directed major events like the Oscars, Emmys and Tonys, as well as Super Bowl halftime shows and Olympic opening ceremonies.

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Marvin Levy, Oscar-Winning Publicist to Spielberg, Dies at 96

For 42 years, Mr. Levy strategized behind the scenes to promote Steven Spielberg’s movies and ensure that the director was seen as Hollywood’s de facto head of state.

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Stunt Design Becomes a New Oscars Award Category

Movies that are released in 2027 will be the first ones eligible for the new category honoring the people who make some of the most audience-pleasing moments.

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How ‘No Other Land’ Became an Unlikely Box Office Success

The Oscar-winning documentary has surpassed $2 million at the box office despite the lack of a traditional distribution deal.

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Hamdan Ballal, Palestinian Director of ‘No Other Land,’ Is Attacked in West Bank, Witnesses Say

Hamdan Ballal was assaulted by masked attackers in his home village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, witnesses said. The Israeli military said he had been detained for questioning.

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Conan O’Brien to Host the Oscars Next Year, Too

Mr. O’Brien received high marks for his work as the emcee of the 97th Oscar telecast this month. It was his first time hosting the show.

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French Cinema Celebrates Its Covid Recovery

The French movie industry has been celebrating statistics that show an increase in movie attendance.

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On Second Count, ABC Says Oscar Viewership Increased

The network said that after total viewership on Hulu was included in the count, the show attracted 19.7 million people, up from 19.5 million last year.

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