With lukewarm gags about ‘Madame Web’ and Christopher Nolan’s ‘porn addiction’, the recurring Academy Awards host struggled to brighten a melancholy ceremony.
Entertainment
March 11, 2024
Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel for the second year in a row, the 96th Academy Awards honoured the top films of 2023.
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The US actor has released a searing statement criticising the Academy for snubbing director Greta Gerwig or co-star Margot Robbie.
January 24, 2024
The star says the moment she won her Oscar in 2003 was bittersweet.
January 10, 2024
As the biggest night in show-business played out, a handful of New Zealand creatives sat inside the Dolby theatre and waited.
March 14, 2023
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced shortlists in 10 categories for the 95th Oscars.
December 22, 2022
David Lee won the award for best visual effects.
New Zealand
April 28, 2021
The Kiwi director also gave some insight into why he had no choice other than to play the role of Hitler.
February 12, 2020
His last role before his death was in Once Upon A Time… In Hollywood, which was nominated for eight awards at the Oscars.
February 10, 2020
Christine Leunens novel Caging Skies formed the basis of the Hollywood film.
After visiting Dunedin and Napier, the musical superstar headed back home before his Auckland trip.
Captain Marvel actress Brie Larson posted the funny moment to her Instagram account.
"We are original story-tellers and we can make it here too. Thank you, kia ora."
The road to the Oscars has been bumpy.
February 25, 2019
McCarten is also nominated for an Oscar for the film about Winston Churchill.
February 18, 2018