Academy Presents New Theatrical Screening Program: “Oscars® Spotlight: Documentary Feature Shortlist”

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, led by its Future of Film Committee, will present “Oscars® Spotlight: Documentary Feature Shortlist,” a new program showcasing the 15 shortlisted documentary feature films in contention for the 91st Oscars. The films will screen theatrically in 13 cities nationwide starting December 31, 2018 through January 21, 2019.… Continue reading Academy Presents New Theatrical Screening Program: “Oscars® Spotlight: Documentary Feature Shortlist”

Academy Names Christine Simmons Chief Operating Officer

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has named Christine Simmons to the position of Chief Operating Officer, it was announced today by Academy CEO Dawn Hudson. Simmons, president and COO of the Los Angeles Sparks, will assume her new role in January, reporting directly to Hudson. Simmons will be responsible for the day-to-day… Continue reading Academy Names Christine Simmons Chief Operating Officer

347 Feature Films In Contention For 2018 Best Picture Oscar®

Three hundred forty-seven feature films are eligible for the 2018 Academy Awards®, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today. To be eligible for 91st Academy Awards consideration, feature films must open in a commercial motion picture theater in Los Angeles County by December 31, and begin a minimum run of seven consecutive… Continue reading 347 Feature Films In Contention For 2018 Best Picture Oscar®

The Madness Of George III

Olivier award winner Mark Gatiss stars as King George III in Alan Bennett’s The Madness of George III filmed live at the UK’s Nottingham Playhouse. National Theatre Live once again brings the best of British theatre to Ster-Kinekor Cinema Nouveau with the screening of The Madness of George III. From 22 December local audiences will… Continue reading The Madness Of George III