–Late-night talk show host, producer and comedian Jimmy Kimmel confirmed on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” that he will host the 89th Oscars® to be broadcast live on Oscar® Sunday, February 26, 2017, on the ABC Television Network. This is Kimmel’s first time hosting the global telecast. “Mike and Jennifer have an excellent plan and their enthusiasm… Continue reading Jimmy Kimmel Talks Oscars® Host Gig On “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”
Category: Awards
20 Contenders Advance In VFX Oscar® Race
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced that 20 films are in the running in the Visual Effects category for the 89th Academy Awards®. The films are listed below in alphabetical order: “Alice through the Looking Glass” “Arrival” “The BFG” “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” “Captain America: Civil War” “Deadpool” “Deepwater… Continue reading 20 Contenders Advance In VFX Oscar® Race
10 Live Action Shorts Advance In 2016 Oscar® Race
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced that 10 live action short films will advance in the voting process for the 89th Academy Awards®. One hundred thirty-seven pictures had originally qualified in the category. The 10 films are listed below in alphabetical order by title, with their production companies: “Bon Voyage,” Marc… Continue reading 10 Live Action Shorts Advance In 2016 Oscar® Race
32nd Film Independent Spirit Awards Nominations Announced
Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization that produces the Film Independent Spirit Awards, the LA Film Festival and Film Independent at LACMA, announced nominations for the 2017 Spirit Awards this morning. The Awards are the primary fundraiser for Film Independent’s year-round programs, which cultivate the careers of emerging filmmakers and promote diversity in the industry.… Continue reading 32nd Film Independent Spirit Awards Nominations Announced
27 Animated Features Submitted For 2016 Oscar® Race
A record 27 features have been submitted for consideration in the Animated Feature Film category for the 89th Academy Awards®. The submitted features, listed in alphabetical order, are: “The Angry Birds Movie” “April and the Extraordinary World” “Bilal” “Finding Dory” “Ice Age: Collision Course” “Kingsglaive Final Fantasy XV” “Kubo and the Two Strings” “Kung Fu… Continue reading 27 Animated Features Submitted For 2016 Oscar® Race
Michael De Luca And Jennifer Todd To Produce The 89th Oscars®
Three-time Oscar®-nominated producer Michael De Luca and Emmy®-nominated producer Jennifer Todd will produce the 89th Oscars® telecast, Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs announced today. It will be their first involvement with the Academy Awards®, which will air live on the ABC Television Network, and broadcast worldwide, on Oscar Sunday, February 26, 2017. “What a talented… Continue reading Michael De Luca And Jennifer Todd To Produce The 89th Oscars®