Tag: Oscars
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Dream will come true if Laapataa Ladies competes at Oscars: Kiran Rao
Director and writer Kiran Rao has shared her feelings on the possibility of having her film ‘Laapataa Ladies’ nominated for the Academy Awards, also known as Oscars. During an interview with Press Trust of India, Kiran Rao said, “My dream would be fulfilled… if it (Laapataa Ladies) would go to the Oscars. But it’s a…
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150 Jewish celebrities show support for director’s pro-Palestine Oscars speech
More than 150 Jewish creatives have signed an open letter supporting Oscar Winner Jonathan Glazer’s pro-Palestine Oscars speech. The British filmmaker, Jonathan Glazer, who won the Best International Feature Oscar for his film ‘The Zone of Interest’, has been at the centre of an ongoing debate in Hollywood. He was under fire for his pro-Palestine…
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Call for ceasefire at the Oscars
Celebrities at the 96th Academy Awards were seen wearing red pins symbolising the call for a ceasefire in Gaza. These pins represent the stars’ support to Artists4Ceasefire — an open letter signed by celebrities and people from the entertainment industry, urging US President Biden to call for a ceasefire. The signatories near 400 which include…
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More Hollywood stars including Joaquin Phoenix and Cate Blanchett ask for ceasefire in Gaza
As social media users and human rights activists put out a loud chorus to end the genocide in Palestine, celebrities are also adding their voice. According to Variety, a group of 55 actors which included A-list celebrities like Cate Blanchett, Oscar Isaac, Joaquin Phoenix and Riz Ahmed, have signed an open letter demanding US President…
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Kaproon say accent tak: leave Malala alone
Malala has managed to become an irreplaceable part of national discourse. She hasn’t said anything controversial aside from speaking up on causes close to her heart – gender activism and education – yet the women-hating awaam loves nit-picking every bit of her existence and somehow escalating it to the point that it becomes an emergency…
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The moving interaction between Harrison Ford and Ke Huy Quan at the Oscars was more significant than audiences think
There was a wholesome moment at the Oscars when Harrison Ford stepped up to announce the Best Picture award, and the winner was ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’. A viral clip of the moment shows Ke Huy Quan and Ford hugging each other on the stage as the team walked up to receive their award.…
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‘Disrespectful’: Twitter users are criticizing Jimmy Kimmel for awkward interaction with Malala Yousafzai at Oscars
After watching the Academy Awards last night, twitter users are furious at host Jimmy Kimmel after he had an awkward interaction with Nobel Prize winner and education activist Malala Yousafzai. First calling her ‘Malalaland’ at the ceremony, Kimmel then asked her opinion on whether Harry Styles spat on Chris Pine at the premier of All…
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Oscars round up: here is a list of all the final winners
Hollywood’s biggest night of the year was dominated by Asians, with some of the biggest global celebrities like Deepika Padukone, activist Malala Yousafzai, and Michelle Yeoh lending their star power to the Oscars. Jimmy Kimmel hosted the show and of course, addressed the Will Smith-Chris Rock slapping controversy from last year’s ceremony. Kimmel started his…
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Pak documentary about three differently-abled Pakistanis “As Far As They Can Run” shortlisted for Oscars
Capping what has been a productive year for Pakistani entertainment, local documentary “As Far As They Can Run” has been shortlisted for the Oscars. This brings the tally of Pakistani films receiving international acclaim and getting a nomination at the Oscars to two. The team behind Joyland made the country proud by garnering critical acclaim…
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Will Smith banned from Oscars for 10 years
Will Smith was banned on Friday from attending the Oscars for the next 10 years, two weeks after the actor stunned the world by storming on stage mid-ceremony to slap comedian Chris Rock. Smith will also not be permitted to attend any other events held by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences over…