Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences

• Will Smith resigns from Hollywood’s Academy over Chris Rock slap

  Will Smith in a statement released Friday afternoon said he will ``fully accept any and all consequences for my conduct" after slapping Chris Rock at the Academy Awards.

  Entertainment

  Apr 1, 2022
  
• Winnipeg screenwriter wins fellowship from Oscars organization

  A Winnipeg screenwriter has won a US$35,000 prize and mentorship opportunity from the organization behind the Oscars.

  Entertainment

  Nov 9, 2021
  
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• Academy confirms Kobe Bryant Oscars tribute at this year’s ceremony

  The 92nd annual Academy Awards take place on Sunday, Feb. 9.

  Entertainment

  Jan 29, 2020
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• Academy defends its expulsion of Roman Polanski

  The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said the director was given a fair opportunity to challenge its decision.

  Entertainment

  Jun 12, 2019
• Academy backtracks following uproar, says all Oscars will be aired live

  The film academy on Friday said all 24 categories will be shown live, after all, at the 91st Academy Awards on February 24.

  Entertainment

  Feb 15, 2019
• Canada doesn’t make Oscars short list for best foreign language film

  Canada is no longer in the running for best foreign language film at the upcoming Oscars.

  Canada

  Dec 17, 2018
• Alberta’s Tantoo Cardinal among Canadians invited to join Oscars academy 

  The academy behind the Oscars has invited 928 new members, including several Canadians. 

  Canada

  Jun 25, 2018
• Harvey Weinstein expelled from Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

  The Academy announced that a vote in “well in excess of the required two thirds” had been cast to immediately expel Weinstein.

  Entertainment

  Oct 14, 2017
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• Film academy attempts to diversify, invites 683 new members to join

  The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has invited 683 new members to join the organization.

  Jun 29, 2016