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Former Academy president Walter Mirisch passes away at 101
Updated : 3 years ago IST
The Former president of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, Walter Mirisch, passed away on Friday at the age of 101.
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Will Smith banned from Oscars for 10 years
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Los Angeles [US], April 9 (ANI): Days after Will Smith's slapping incident at Oscars 2022, the Board of Governors for the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, on Friday, voted to ban the 'The Pursuit of Happiness' star from all the Academy events for for 10 years.
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Vidya Balan, Ekta Kapoor, Shobha Kapoor invited to Academy's 'Class of 202
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 2 (ANI): The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has announced the list of 395 artists and executives that have been invited to join this year. Bollywood actor Vidya Balan and producers Ekta Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor are among the new list of invitees of the Aca
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Oscars update eligibility rules to allow drive-in screenings
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 8 (ANI): In another update to the eligibility criteria for this year's Oscars, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has allowed movies shown at drive-in theatres to qualify for best picture and general entry categories.
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Academy considers postponing Oscars 2021
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 20 (ANI): Though the 93rd Oscar award ceremony is in February 2021, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences is considering postponing it in response to the coronavirus outbreak, reported Variety.
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Irrfan Khan left his imprint on global cinema: Oscars condole Irrfan's dem
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 29 (ANI): The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences better known as Oscars on Wednesday remembered the internationally acclaimed Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan and also condoled his demise.
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Motion Pictures Academy invites record 928 new members
Updated : 7 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], June 26 (ANI): The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has issued an invitation to 928 new members to join its ranks, as the organisation ramps up its efforts to diversify its membership.
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Bill Cosby, Roman Polanski kicked out of Oscars Academy
Updated : 7 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 4 (ANI): The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has expelled stand-up comedian and actor Bill Cosby and director Roman Polanski from its membership, following allegations of sexual harassment against both of them.
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