Sep 5, 2013–The Academy’s board of governors will present honorary awards to Angela Lansbury, Steve Martin and Piero Tosi, and the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award to Angelina Jolie.

Oscar History: Supporting Actress (1936-present): Gale Sondergaard

“12 Years a Slave” and “Prisoners” emerge as Oscar contenders out of the 40th edition of the Telluride Film Festival. Interestingly, both films were last-minute additions to the lineup as “sneak” screenings. “12 Years a Slave,” the 19th century real-life drama from Fox Searchlight, produced a standing ovation and rave reviews on Friday night. Director […]

Bruce Dern aims at a Best Actor nomination for his performance as Woody in Alexander Payne’s Nebraska, not for the Supporting Actor category.

Mexican-born filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón is one of the most talented and versatile directors working in Hollywood today.
The film was screened to much acclaim at the Venice, Toronto, and New York Film Festivals.