Oscar nominee Sir Elton John to perform song at ceremony
Sir Elton John will perform at the Oscars, where he is nominated for an award for best original song.
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Oscar-nominated animation director: I’m trying not to think about the ceremony
The British director of Oscar-nominated animated film Missing Link has said he is trying not to think about the forthcoming ceremony because it “makes me anxious”.
Ava DuVernay criticises Stephen King over Oscar diversity comments
Stephen King has been criticised by director Ava DuVernay after saying that the issue of diversity should not be considered by Oscar voters.
Oscars: Stars react as nominations are announced
Sir Sam Mendes said he “couldn’t be more thrilled” as his film 1917 was nominated for 10 awards at the Oscars.
Netflix racks up biggest-ever Oscar nominations haul with 24 nods
Netflix has received its biggest haul of Oscar nominations to date, racking up 24 nods.
Academy facing backlash over lack of diversity in Oscar nominations
Sir Sam Mendes, Sir Anthony Hopkins and Florence Pugh are among the British Oscar nominees but there is mounting anger over a lack of diversity among the contenders.
John Williams and Martin Scorsese make Oscars history with nominations
John Williams has received his 52nd Oscar nomination, besting his record for the most nods for any living person.
Women miss out again in all-male Oscars shortlist for best director
In the entire history of the Oscars there has been only one female winner of best director – and that is not going to change in 2020.
Taron Egerton, Jennifer Lopez and female directors snubbed at Oscars
Female directors have once again been shut out from the Oscars, while Jennifer Lopez, Robert De Niro and Taron Egerton were also snubbed by the Academy.
British star Cynthia Erivo only non-white actor to get Oscar nomination
This year’s Oscar nominations have avoided the “all-white” controversy that hit the Baftas – but only just.
British stars bag Oscar nominations but lack of diversity an issue again
Sir Sam Mendes, Sir Anthony Hopkins and Florence Pugh are among the British Oscar nominees, while Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker leads the way with 11 nods.
The Oscar nominations in full
Joker leads the nominations for the 92nd Academy Awards, closely followed by The Irishman, 1917 and Once Upon A Time… In Hollywood.
Florence Pugh, Sam Mendes and Anthony Hopkins among Oscar nominees
Little Women star Florence Pugh, 1917 director Sir Sam Mendes and The Two Popes’ Sir Anthony Hopkins are among the British Oscar nominees.
Little Women star Florence Pugh nominated for an Oscar
British star Florence Pugh has earned an Oscar nomination for her role in Little Women, it has been announced.
Taron Egerton and Florence Pugh among Brits in running for Oscar nods
Taron Egerton, Florence Pugh and Sir Elton John are among the British stars hoping to land an Oscar nomination on Monday.
Can Oscars avoid repeat of Bafta ‘all-white’ controversy?
This year’s Oscar nominations will be watched closely for any evidence of the same “all-white” controversy that hit the Baftas.
Oscars to go hostless again, Academy confirms
This year’s Oscars will again be without a host, the Academy has said.
Shortlists announced in nine categories for 2020 Oscars
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has revealed the shortlists in nine categories for the 2020 Oscars.
Academy under fire for disqualifying Nigeria’s Oscar submission
The body behind the Oscars has come under fire after banning Nigeria’s first submission for best international feature film.
Man accused of stealing Frances McDormand’s Oscar will face no charges
A man accused of stealing Frances McDormand’s Oscar statuette will no longer face any charges, prosecutors have said.