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Oscars Inclusion Rules Haven’t Excluded Any Best Picture Winners
entertainment9 days ago

Oscars Inclusion Rules Haven’t Excluded Any Best Picture Winners

Variety argues that the Academy’s 2020–2024 Inclusion Standards would not have disqualified any of the 98 Best Picture winners—two of four standards (A: on-screen diversity; B: diverse creative leadership) apply to the film itself, while C and D pertain to the distributor’s current practices. Tested across all winners, zero would have fallen off the ballot, meaning most winners already meet the rules or satisfy them through the distributor’s programs. The focus is on leadership and pipelines, not retroactively barring past films, and Musk’s criticisms miss the point.

via Variety|
#academy#best-picture#diversity
Chelsea’s City-inspired rebuild: blueprints, players, and the coaching crossroads
sports11 days ago

Chelsea’s City-inspired rebuild: blueprints, players, and the coaching crossroads

Chelsea’s BlueCo era has leaned on Manchester City as both blueprint and pipeline, bringing in City academy grads (Palmer, Lavia, Delap, Tosin Adarabioyo), City staff and recruitment experts, and Enzo Maresca as a bridge to City’s football philosophy; with mixed results—Palmer and Cucurella proving valuable, Sterling and others underwhelming—raising questions about the true value of City ties as Chelsea ponder their next coach to sustain a Guardiola-like identity against City.

via The New York Times|
#academy#blueco#chelsea
Oscars Overhaul Expands Acting Noms, Festival Route for Intl Feature, Human-Only AI Rules
awards25 days ago

Oscars Overhaul Expands Acting Noms, Festival Route for Intl Feature, Human-Only AI Rules

AMPAS unveiled sweeping Oscar rule changes: actors can be nominated for multiple performances in the same acting category if those performances finish in the top five, the International Feature Film submission path now includes festival-qualifying wins (Berlin, Cannes, Busan, Toronto, Venice, Sundance) in addition to official country entries, and the director’s name will appear on the statuette plaque for International Feature. The rules also require performances to be human-authored for acting and writing categories, with other adjustments like increasing the number of Casting statuettes and tweaks to the Cinematography shortlist and campaign rules, plus important deadlines to note.

via Deadline|
#academy#acting#ai
Teyana Taylor Oscars Incident Triggers Academy Response
entertainment2 months ago

Teyana Taylor Oscars Incident Triggers Academy Response

At the 98th Oscars, Teyana Taylor was blocked by an outside security guard from rejoining a group photo after her film One Battle After Another won Best Picture. The Academy issued a statement saying they were “extremely upset” by the experience and were taking appropriate measures, while SIS said the incident did not represent their standards and addressed it internally. Taylor thanked the Academy for its support as the evening’s awards progressed.

via Deadline|
#academy#entertainment#oscars
Oscars Create a New Best Casting Award, Elevating the People Behind the Ensemble
culture2 months ago

Oscars Create a New Best Casting Award, Elevating the People Behind the Ensemble

The 2026 Oscars debut the Best Casting category after years of lobbying, with veteran casting director Kim Taylor-Coleman explaining the process, the critical role casting plays in shaping a film, and how inaugural nominees mix veteran stars with fresh faces and street casting. The interview covers how the category was presented to the Academy, the collaboration with directors like Spike Lee, and even anecdotes about casting for Kanye West’s HBO pilot, underscoring a long-overdue recognition of casting as core filmmaking.

via GQ|
#academy#casting#culture
"Analyzing Oscars Acceptance Speeches: Who Gets the Most Mentions?"
entertainment2 years ago

"Analyzing Oscars Acceptance Speeches: Who Gets the Most Mentions?"

The Academy Awards' acceptance speeches are a significant part of the ceremony, with winners often struggling to thank everyone in their limited time. The academy itself tops the list of most mentioned entities, followed by spouses, mothers, and God. While wives have been thanked the most, husbands and fathers have received fewer mentions. Hollywood agents and Steven Spielberg have also made their way into speeches, with the director being mentioned 46 times.

via Yahoo Entertainment|
#academy#acceptance-speeches#entertainment
"Oscars Introduce New Category for Casting Excellence"
entertainment2 years ago

"Oscars Introduce New Category for Casting Excellence"

The Oscars will introduce a new category for best achievement in casting at the 2026 ceremony, marking the Academy's first new competitive award in over 20 years. This decision follows a long-standing effort by casting directors to be recognized at the prestigious event, with the Casting Directors Branch welcoming the news as a well-deserved acknowledgment. The addition of the casting Oscar will bring the total number of awards handed out to 24, and it comes after previous introductions such as the best animated feature film category in 2001.

via The Guardian|
#academy#awards#casting
"Oscars Introduce Best Casting Category for 2026 Ceremony"
entertainment2 years ago

"Oscars Introduce Best Casting Category for 2026 Ceremony"

The Oscars will introduce a new competitive category for best achievement in casting, starting at the 98th annual ceremony in 2026, marking the first new category since 2001. The decision recognizes the essential role of casting directors in filmmaking and follows a long-standing push for their recognition. This move reflects the Academy's commitment to evolving and celebrating various disciplines within the film industry.

via Variety|
#academy#awards#casting
"2024 Oscars: Critics' Personal Shortlists and Final Nomination Predictions Revealed!"
entertainment2 years ago

"2024 Oscars: Critics' Personal Shortlists and Final Nomination Predictions Revealed!"

The 17th Annual Awards Daily Oscar Project has released its simulated Oscar nomination results, providing insights into the preferential voting system and how the taste and preferences of AD voters differ from Academy members. The shifting rankings among the top contenders, particularly in the Best Picture category, reveal the impact of the surplus rule and redistribution of votes in subsequent rounds. Despite close competition, some films saw limited support during the process, leading to changes in their rankings. The project aims to provide a visual learning tool and appreciation is extended to Dr. Rob for organizing the massive annual project.

via Awards Daily|
#academy#awards#entertainment
"Exploring the Glitch: Unveiling the Dark Secrets of Pokemon Scarlet & Violet"
gaming2 years ago

"Exploring the Glitch: Unveiling the Dark Secrets of Pokemon Scarlet & Violet"

A glitch in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet has caused the entire academy in the game to transform in a creepy way, with the school turning invisible except for windows, doors, and some fixtures. The glitch, which is not uncommon in the game, has left the school's interior looking barren. The cause of the glitch is unknown, but it serves as a reminder of the Pokemon series' history of strange glitches.

via Dexerto|
#academy#gaming#glitch
AC Milan Secure Double Chelsea Signing: Loftus-Cheek and Pulisic
sports2 years ago

AC Milan Secure Double Chelsea Signing: Loftus-Cheek and Pulisic

Ruben Loftus-Cheek, who has been with Chelsea since the age of 8, has signed a four-year deal with AC Milan for £15m plus add-ons. Loftus-Cheek, who made 155 first-team appearances for Chelsea, leaves after nearly two decades at the club and will join fellow Academy graduate Fikayo Tomori at Milan. Despite injuries and setbacks, Loftus-Cheek showed promise and potential during the 2018-19 season, and Chelsea fans wish him the best in his new venture.

via We Ain't Got No History|
#ac-milan#academy#chelsea