Solzy at the Movies will be providing live updates as the 96h Oscars are broadcast live from the Dolby Theatre on ABC. Jimmy Kimmel returns as the Oscars host for his fourth hosting stint. He previously hosted in 2017, 2018, and in 2023. Legendary composer John Williams has his 54th nomination tonight, winning five Oscars to date. He is the composer for 25 of Steven Spielberg’s 27 films. At 92 years old, he is the…
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Solzy at the Movies presents predictions for the 96th Oscars as the Academy Awards will be airing an hour earlier tonight on ABC. My art of predicting who will leave the 96th Academy Awards with an Oscar is not by picking favorites. It is by studying the guilds and seeing how films performed during awards season. Oppenheimer is a clear choice to win several awards this evening just from seeing how well it has performed…
"96th Academy Awards Predictions – Oscars Watch" The Oscars are making changes with the 98th Academy Awards ceremony adding the Academy Award for Achievement in Casting. The Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences made the announcement today. Achievement in Casting will start being awarded with the 98th Academy Awards for films released in 2025. It’s just a matter of time before the Oscars will rightfully honor stunt ensembles like the SAG Awards. If we’re lucky, the…
"Oscars Add Achievement in Casting for 98th Academy Awards" Actors Zazie Beetz and Jack Quaid announced the 96th Oscars nominations today, live from the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater. Academy members from each of the 18 branches vote to determine the nominees in their respective categories – actors nominate actors, film editors nominate film editors, etc. In the Animated Feature Film, International Feature Film and Live Action Short Film categories, nominees are selected by a vote of multi-branch screening committees. All voting members are eligible…
"96th Oscars Nominations Announced"
Elton John made history once again by completing an EGOT with tonight’s Emmy win for Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium. He is the 19th person to accomplish the achievement with all of the wins coming in a competitive situation. The win means that he also joins Tim Rice, his co-writer on The Lion King, in the prestigious club. The three-hour epic concert was John’s final concert in North America. There were a trio…
"Elton John Completes EGOT With Emmy Win For Dodger Stadium Farewell"
Some 260+ signatories have signed a letter about the Academy of Motion Picture of Arts and Sciences excluding Jews in diversity standards. While I only signed on Tuesday evening, I would have signed much sooner had I known about it. As an industry professional, it is important that diversity efforts include Jews. We’ve seen what happens when diversity efforts do not include Jews and let me tell you, it’s never a good thing. Moreover, I’ve…
"Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences: 260+ Signatories Sign Letter About Jewish Exclusion" There are 321 films that are eligible for the 96th Academy Awards with 265 eligible for Oscars consideration in the Best Picture category. The announcement was made today by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today. To be eligible for consideration in the general entry categories, under rules implemented for the 96th Academy Awards year, feature films must open in a commercial motion picture theater in at least one of six U.S. metropolitan…
"Oscars: 265 Films Eligible for Best Picture at 96th Academy Awards"
STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie is shortlisted for Best Documentary Feature at the Oscars but won big at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards. This begs the question of whether an Oscar is next for the STILL team. The film won Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special in addition to awards for directing (Davis Guggenheim), editing (Michael Harte), and music composition (John Powell). What makes this year really interesting is the Television Academy delaying the Emmy…
"STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie Wins Emmy, Is Oscar Next?"
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced Oscars shortlists in 10 categories for the 96th Academy Awards. The categories are as follows: Documentary Feature Film, Documentary Short Film, International Feature Film, Makeup and Hairstyling, Music (Original Score), Music (Original Song), Animated Short Film, Live Action Short Film, Sound and Visual Effects. The announcement of Oscars shortlists precedes the next phase in voting leading up to the 96th Academy Awards, taking place on…
"Oscars Shortlists Announced For 96th Academy Awards" The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) is inviting 398 artists and executives into the long-running organization. New invitees are among those who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to motion pictures.“The Academy is proud to welcome these artists and professionals into our membership. They represent extraordinary global talent across cinematic disciplines and have made a vital impact on the arts and sciences of motion pictures and on movie fans worldwide,” said Academy…
"The Academy Invites 398 To Membership Roster – Oscars Watch"