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Oscar for 'Mr. Nobody Against Putin' goes missing after TSA check
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Pavel Talankin, co-director and subject of the Academy Award-winning documentary 'Mr. Nobody Against Putin,' lost his Oscar statuette after TSA at New York's JFK Airport forced him to check it as a potential weapon. The award vanished upon his arrival in Frankfurt on a Lufthansa flight. Co-director David Borenstein has publicly appealed for its return.
Cristian Mungiu’s Palme d’Or winner Fjord has met the Academy’s non-English dialogue requirement, securing eligibility for the International Feature category at the Oscars.
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Taylor Swift’s “I Knew It, I Knew You” from Toy Story 5 became the fifth movie song to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The track, which debuted on June 20, holds the top spot for a second week on the chart dated June 27. Its performance positions it as a contender for an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has approved several new rules for the 99th Oscars, set for 2027. Changes include allowing multiple nominations for performers in the same category and requiring human-written screenplays. Multiple films from one country can now vie for Best International Feature.
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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has updated its rules to exclude AI-generated performances and screenplays from Oscar consideration starting with the 99th ceremony in 2027. This builds on other changes like multiple acting nominations per performer and expanded Best International Feature eligibility. Filmmakers may use AI tools but cannot submit synthetic works for awards.
'KPop Demon Hunters' picked up historic statuettes on Oscar night. The Hollywood Reporter notes that K-culture was already conquering America before this achievement.
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Updated box office projections place Phil Lord and Chris Miller's Project Hail Mary, starring Ryan Gosling, on track for a $77 million-plus opening weekend, surpassing initial estimates of $71 million. Variety hails Gosling's performance alongside puppeteer James Ortiz's Rocky as Oscar-worthy, praising its emotional depth and spontaneity.
Taylor Swift song reaches country radio milestone
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