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Will Smith strikes Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars

Academy moves hearing to discuss Oscars slap forward

The board of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has moved its meeting to address Will Smith's actions at the Oscars forward to this Friday in a bid to deal with the incident "in a timely fashion".

Movies • 06 Apr 22

Emerald Fennell among stars invited to join Academy

Promising Young Woman director Emerald Fennell, Borat 2 actress Maria Bakalova and Minari actor Steven Yeun are among the stars who have been invited to join the Academy, the body that oversees the Oscars.

Movie • 02 Jul 21

Polanski will not appeal academy expulsion decision

Roman Polanski will not appeal a judge's decision to uphold his expulsion from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Roman Polanski • 26 Aug 20

U2 drummer invited to join Oscars academy

U2 drummer Larry Mullen, costume designer Eimer Ni Mhaoldomhaigh, and production designer Anna Rackard have been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the body that runs the Oscars, and votes for the winners.

Movies • 05 Jul 20

The Oscars will now take place on April 25th next year

2021 Oscars postponed due to coronavirus pandemic

The 2021 Oscars movie awards ceremony will now take place in April instead of February due to coronavirus pandemic, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said on Monday.

Movies • 16 Jun 20

The Oscar ceremony is scheduled to take place on February 28 next year

Oscars may be postponed due to coronavirus - report

Next year's Oscars could be postponed due to the disruption caused by the coronavirus in Hollywood, trade publication Variety has reported.

Movies • 19 May 20

The Couch Potato guide to the Oscars

As the countdown to the Oscars continues, John Byrne takes a look at the who, what, where, when and maybe even why of this year's Academy Awards . . .

oscars • 09 Feb 20

Bill Cosby expelled from Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

Oscar bosses expel Bill Cosby from Academy

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the organisation behind the Oscars, has expelled actor Bill Cosby and director Roman Polanski from its membership.

Movies • 03 May 18

Casey Affleck won the Best Actor Oscar last year for Manchester by the Sea

Casey Affleck withdraws as Oscar presenter

Oscar winner Casey Affleck has withdrawn from presenting the Best Actress Oscar at the upcoming Academy Awards.

oscars • 26 Jan 18

Police forces investigate Harvey Weinstein allegations

Police in the UK and the US have launched investigations following allegations of sexual assault and harassment made against film producer Harvey Weinstein.

Harvey Weinstein • 12 Oct 17

Gleeson, Negga and Hinds - Part of the 774-strong 'Class of 2017'

Irish stars added to Oscars voting class

Irish actors Domhnall Gleeson, Ciarán Hinds and Oscar nominee Ruth Negga have been invited to become members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences as the Oscars organisers reveal their 774-strong 'Class of 2017'.

oscars • 29 Jun 17

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