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Director Mark Rydell, Behind On Golden Pond, Dies at 97
entertainment9 days ago

Director Mark Rydell, Behind On Golden Pond, Dies at 97

Mark Rydell, the actor-turned-director who earned an Oscar nomination for directing On Golden Pond, has died at 97. A New York native who started in 1950s television and later helmed films like The Rose and For the Boys, he worked with stars such as Katharine Hepburn and Henry Fonda on On Golden Pond, which won three Oscars (Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Adapted Screenplay). Bette Midler publicly paid tribute, calling him the “actor’s whisperer” who mentored her early in her career.

via avclub.com|
#bette-midler#entertainment#mark-rydell
Buzz Grows for Nolan’s Odyssey After Early Oscar Screenings
entertainment1 month ago

Buzz Grows for Nolan’s Odyssey After Early Oscar Screenings

Oscar voters who attended the first screenings of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey reacted with reverence, praising its epic scale, IMAX/70mm production and standout performances, especially Matt Damon’s ensemble, even as some noted a lengthy runtime. The film, which opened to a global $264 million, could be a frontrunner in the fall awards race, though momentum will hinge on festival receptions at Telluride, Venice and Toronto and continued campaigning.

via Variety|
#academy-voters#christopher-nolan#entertainment
Nolan's Odyssey Aims for a Full Oscar Run
entertainment1 month ago

Nolan's Odyssey Aims for a Full Oscar Run

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey opened with about $264 million and is shaping up as a major Oscars contender, led by Matt Damon as Odysseus; while acting nominations may be centered around John Leguizamo and Anne Hathaway, the film is driven by standout crafts behind the scenes—editor Jennifer Lame, cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema, production designer Ruth de Jong, costume designer Ellen Mirojnick, and composer Ludwig Göransson—raising possibilities for nominations in Best Adapted Screenplay and especially for Göransson’s score, with strong campaign momentum across multiple crafts.

via IndieWire|
#awards-season#christopher-nolan#entertainment
Pattinson Poised for Oscar Buzz as The Odyssey Elevates His Range
entertainment1 month ago

Pattinson Poised for Oscar Buzz as The Odyssey Elevates His Range

Critics hail Robert Pattinson’s Antinous in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey as the breakout star, fueling Oscar chatter as he moves from Twilight’s teen idol to a fearless, eclectic actor whose career spans Cronenberg, Herzog, and Denis—and he remains a magnetic, bankable presence with future projects like Dune 3 and a Batman return on the horizon.

via The Guardian|
#awards-season#entertainment#oscars
The Bear Finale Turns 'As You Wish' into Rob Reiner's Farewell
entertainment1 month ago

The Bear Finale Turns 'As You Wish' into Rob Reiner's Farewell

The Bear's finale pays a heartfelt tribute to the late director Rob Reiner through a storyline in which his character mentors Ebra, culminating in a phone exchange that echoes Reiner’s iconic Princess Bride line, “As you wish.” The piece notes Reiner’s death in December 2025 and references a memorial at the Oscars led by Billy Crystal, highlighting the emotional impact of his career and friendship.

via The Daily Beast|
#billy-crystal#entertainment#oscars
Minions Seek Hollywood Prestige Beyond Box Office
entertainment1 month ago

Minions Seek Hollywood Prestige Beyond Box Office

Illumination’s Minions have grossed over $5.5 billion across six films but have only two Oscar nominations and no wins; the new feature Minions & Monsters, directed solo by Pierre Coffin, strives to elevate the yellow troublemakers into Hollywood canon by weaving silent-era cinema homages and film-history nods into the caper, aided by strong early buzz from Annecy and a George Lucas cameo—yet whether commercial success translates into industry prestige remains an open question as the franchise marches on one gag at a time.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#animation#entertainment#illumination
Ann Blyth, Oscar-Nominated Star of Mildred Pierce, Dies at 98
obituaries2 months ago

Ann Blyth, Oscar-Nominated Star of Mildred Pierce, Dies at 98

Ann Blyth, the Oscar-nominated actress who played Joan Crawford’s vengeful daughter in Mildred Pierce, has died at 98 from natural causes. A versatile performer and soprano, she starred in MGM musical highlights such as The Great Caruso, Rose Marie, The Student Prince and Kismet, and later appeared on television and in advertisements after leaving MGM. Born in Mount Kisco, New York in 1927, Blyth’s career spanned film, stage, and TV across decades.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#ann-blyth#mgm-musicals#mildred-pierce
Oscars expand voting pool with 529 new members, including Ortega and Elordi
entertainment2 months ago

Oscars expand voting pool with 529 new members, including Ortega and Elordi

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences invited 529 new members to join the Oscar voting body, boosting total membership to 11,319 (10,338 voting) and extending diversification since 2015’s all-white, male majority. The class includes Jenna Ortega, Jacob Elordi, the Safdie brothers, Simu Liu and others; overseas members are 22% of the group, with 42% women, 56% from underrepresented communities, and 53% from outside the U.S. If all accept, the number of voting members will rise accordingly. The academy has added new categories and will stage the 99th Oscars on March 14, 2027, with Conan O’Brien returning as host.

via NBC News|
#academy#diversity#entertainment
Academy Expands Oscar Voter Base with 529 Invites for 2026 Class
awards2 months ago

Academy Expands Oscar Voter Base with 529 Invites for 2026 Class

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences invited 529 film professionals to become Oscar voters for the 2026 class; among the invitees, 42% are women, 56% come from underrepresented communities, and 53% are from outside the United States. If all invitees accept, total membership would reach about 11,319 with 10,338 voting members, reflecting ongoing efforts toward global representation and inclusion.

via Deadline|
#academy#ampas#awards
Academy Extends 529 Invitations to Diverse Global Talent
entertainment2 months ago

Academy Extends 529 Invitations to Diverse Global Talent

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences invited 529 film artists to become members for 2026, including Jacob Elordi, Teyana Taylor and Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro. The class emphasizes gender balance and international reach, with 42% women, 56% from underrepresented communities, and 53% based outside the U.S. If all invitees accept, the total membership would be 11,319 (10,338 voting), influencing future Oscar voting.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#academy#diversity#entertainment
Oscars Invite 529 New Members, Highlighting Elordi, Ortega and Taylor
awards2 months ago

Oscars Invite 529 New Members, Highlighting Elordi, Ortega and Taylor

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced a 2026 class inviting 529 new members, including rising stars Jacob Elordi, Jenna Ortega, and Teyana Taylor. The group skews diverse—42% women, 56% from underrepresented communities, and 53% international—and would push voting membership to 10,338 if all accept, with 95 Oscar nominees (21 winners) and three Scientific/Technical recipients among the invitees.

via Variety|
#academy-invite#ampas#awards
Digger Trailer Makes Tom Cruise The Main Event
entertainment2 months ago

Digger Trailer Makes Tom Cruise The Main Event

Warner Bros.' first trailer for Digger, directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu and starring Tom Cruise as a formidable oil tycoon, is billed as a 'Tom Cruise Retrospective Trailer' that spends most of its roughly three minutes hyping Cruise rather than showing clips, signaling a bold Oscar-bait move and featuring an ensemble cast including Jesse Plemons, Riz Ahmed, Sophie Wilde, Emma D’Arcy, and John Goodman; the film hits theaters this October.

via Kotaku|
#alejandro-g-inarritu#digger#entertainment