Oscars

• Leader of the nomads: The amazing journey of Bob Wells

  Wells came to the attention of filmmaker Chloe Zhao after he was featured in the book 'Nomadland: Surviving America in the 21st Century,' on which the film 'Nomadland' is based.

  Commentary

  Apr 29
• Oscars ratings hit all-time low as viewership plummets 58% from 2020

  The Academy Awards have joined the Golden Globes and Grammy Awards with record-low audience numbers.

  Entertainment

  Apr 26
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• Oscars 2021 winners: ‘Nomadland’ wins best picture in unique awards ceremony

  Going into the ceremony, David Fincher's 'Mank' led the nominations with 10, and for the first time, two women — Chloé Zhao and Emerald Fennell — were nominated for best director.

  Entertainment

  Apr 25
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• Halifax-raised filmmaker Ben Proudfoot up for Oscar

  Ben Proudfoot is nominated alongside American composer Kris Bowers, who co-directed with him and is also featured in the film.

  Entertainment

  Mar 15
• 2021 Oscar nominations: Full list of Academy Awards nominees

  David Fincher’s 'Mank' leads the nominations with 10 nods, and for the first time, two women — Chloé Zhao and Emerald Fennell — were nominated for best director.

  Entertainment

  Mar 15
• Quebec short film exploring rise of right-wing extremism makes Oscar long list

  The film explores the actions of an extremist group through the eyes of a six-year-old boy.

  Entertainment

  Feb 8
• Forget Zoom — the 2021 Oscars will be in-person

  A representative for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said the in-person Oscars telecast "will happen."

  Entertainment

  Dec 2, 2020
• The Oscars are changing inclusion standards, and some actors aren’t happy about it

  Celebrities like Kirstie Alley and James Woods voiced their opinions on social media following the Academy's announcement.

  Entertainment

  Sep 9, 2020
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• 2021 Oscars ceremony postponed by Academy due to coronavirus

  The Oscars are being postponed for the fourth time in the awards show's history.

  Entertainment

  Jun 15, 2020
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• Oscars: Academy to set inclusion standards, have 10 best picture nominees

  The organization plans to implement new eligibility requirements with an eye toward diversity.

  Entertainment

  Jun 12, 2020