According to an Outlook report, Homebound became India's official entry at the 98th Academy Awards, defeating a number of films, including Tanvi The Great and Kesari 2.
Nicolas Cage is reportedly in talks to lead HBO’s True Detective Season 5, marking a rare TV role for the Oscar winner, though the network has yet to confirm the deal.
The Oscars are over, and this year’s winning films have made their mark with incredible performances, powerful storytelling, and stunning visuals. If you missed them in theaters or want to relive the magic, here’s where you can stream the Academy Award winners.
Julia Fox stunned at the Oscars after-party, embracing extreme sheer. Her nude gown, nearly transparent, featured striking black, hair-like appliques. The bold, boundary-pushing design ensured all eyes were on Fox, solidifying her reputation for daring fashion choices.
The Academy Awards, or Oscars, have been honoring cinematic excellence for almost a century, with numerous records and historic moments shaping the film industry. From the most Oscar wins to the sole tie in the Best Actress category, here are seven iconic Oscar records that continue to captivate audiences.
The highly acclaimed romantic comedy Anora, starring Mikey Madison, is set to premiere on OTT in India. Directed by Sean Baker, the film has won several accolades, including Best Picture and Best Director at the 97th Academy Awards. Mikey Madison’s outstanding performance also earned her the Best Actress Oscar, making Anora one of this year’s most talked-about films.
Adrien Brody secured his second Best Actor Oscar for his portrayal of a visionary Hungarian architect in The Brutalist, further cementing his Hollywood legacy.
Walter Salles’ I'm Still Here, a Brazilian film about a family’s struggles under the military dictatorship, won the Oscar for Best International Feature. Starring Fernanda Torres as Eunice Paiva, it tells the story of her husband, Rubens Paiva, a leftist congressman who was taken in 1971 and never returned.
The 2025 Academy Awards honored the iconic James Bond franchise with a grand tribute. Margaret Qualley opened the segment in a striking scarlet dress, performing an elegant dance to the classic 007 theme, setting the stage for a star-studded musical celebration.
Cynthia Erivo turned heads at the 2025 Oscars in a stunning deep emerald green Louis Vuitton gown, channeling old Hollywood glamour with a nod to Elphaba.
Emma Stone, a two-time Oscar winner, will return to the Dolby Theatre as a presenter at this year's Academy Awards. While she won't be competing, her category remains a surprise until the live broadcast on Sunday.
The 2025 Oscar nominations will be announced today, January 23, at 7 PM IST. Viewers in India can watch the live broadcast on Disney+ Hotstar. The event, hosted by Bowen Yang and Rachel Sennott, will take place at the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Los Angeles.
Oscar-shortlisted short film Anuja, directed by Adam J Graves, will be streaming on Netflix. Backed by Priyanka Chopra, Mindy Kaling, and Guneet Monga, the film tells the story of two sisters facing hardship. Produced by Suchitra Mattai, Anuja is nominated for Best Live Action Short Film at the Oscars.
Suriya's movie Kanguva has unexpectedly made it to the list of contenders for the Oscars 2025, competing with 323 global films. Despite receiving an average response at the box office, the film's surprise inclusion has gone viral, exciting fans and drawing attention for this major achievement.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was recently featured on the official social media pages of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The Academy shared a video clip showcasing Aishwarya from the 2008 historical drama *Jodha Akbar*, directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, highlighting her remarkable performance.
Marshall Brickman, the Oscar-winning screenwriter behind some of Woody Allen's most iconic films and the Tony Award-winning musical Jersey Boys, has passed away at the age of 85. His daughter, Sophie Brickman, confirmed the news, revealing that he died on Friday in Manhattan. The cause of death has not been disclosed.
Kiran Rao’s film Laapataa Ladies has been selected as India’s official entry for the 97th Academy Awards in the category of Best International Feature Film. This marks a significant achievement for the film, as it now has the chance to compete for one of the most prestigious awards in global cinema. The movie, which is produced by Aamir Khan Productions and Jio Studios, features a talented cast including Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastava, Nitanshi Goel, Ravi Kishan, and Chhaya Kadam.
As the prestigious Oscars 2025 approach, the spotlight is once again on the Indian films that have been shortlisted to represent the country's diverse and rich cinematic landscape. Among these films, Laapata Ladies by Kiran Rao has garnered much attention as India's official entry for the Best International Feature Film category. However, several other high-profile Indian productions were considered, showcasing a range of genres and storytelling styles, underlining the evolution of Indian cinema on the global stage.
Laapataa Ladies has been designated as India’s official submission for the Oscars 2025 in the Best Foreign Film category. This decision was made unanimously by a 13-member committee chaired by Assamese director Jahnu Barua.
Oscars Awards 2024: Last year at the Oscars, India created history by bagging the Best Documentary Short Film award for Karthiki Gonsalves' 'The Elephant Whisperers'. This year, the American documentary 'The Last Repair Shop' might take home the said award at the 96th Academy Awards on Sunday.
Last year at the Oscars, the documentary 'Navalny' bagged the top prize. The Russian Opposition leader died in prison last month. This year, Ukraine's '20 Days in Mariupol' might take home the said award at the 96th Academy Awards on Sunday.
Oscar nominations 2024: Initially, 'Barbie' and 'Oppenheimer' led the list, but soon the Christopher Nolan directorial ended up garnering more than twice the number of nominations as the Margot Robbie starrer.
Elton John has joined an ultra-exclusive club of artists who have won all four of the major American art awards – that is, an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony.
Friedkin passed away in Los Angeles after suffering unspecified health issues in recent years, said Stephen Galloway, a former Hollywood Reporter executive editor.
To qualify, a film needs at least one main actor from underrepresented racial or ethnic group. So, an Indian film can never get nominated for Best Picture, unless the Academy decides that all Indians are an 'underrepresented group'.