Academy revokes song from Oscar nominations

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 12:21

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has revoked the song ‘Alone yet not alone’ from the film of the same name, from its nomination for best original song.

Juan Antonio Bayona to direct `World War Z` sequel

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 14:06

Juan Antonio Bayona has signed up to direct the `World War Z` sequel, which will see Brad Pitt reprise his role as Gerry Lane.

Jennifer Hudson feels Oscar pressure

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 09:42

Actress-singer Jennifer Hudson, who won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her debut film `Dreamgirls`, admits being successful at her career`s start has made her conscious of her acting in subsequent movies.

Indian short film `Kush` in 10 Oscar hopefuls

Last Updated: Saturday, November 23, 2013, 15:26

Indian director Shubhashish Bhutiani`s short film `Kush` has been selected by the Academy in the short-list of 10 live-action shorts that will advance in the Oscar race.

Bollywood should not care about winning Oscars: Paul Cox

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 12:07

Criticising Bollywood`s craze for Oscars, award-winning Australian filmmaker Paul Cox has described Indian films as a celebration of total madness with elements of fun, fantasy and innocence.

I make films for Indian audiences, not Oscars: Mahesh Bhatt

Last Updated: Thursday, October 17, 2013, 13:37

Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt doesn`t digress but drives the point straight home when quizzed about the Indian film industry not churning out Oscar-worthy movies.

India`s `The Good Road` among 76 films vying for Oscar

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 8, 2013, 15:29

India`s `The Good Road`, a Gujarati film by first-time director Gyan Correa, is among the 76 movies that will compete in the foreign language category at the 86th Academy Awards.

Stardom will never consume my soul: AR Rahman

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 13:07

Celebrated Indian singer-composer AR Rahman, also known by the sobriquet `Mozart of Madras`, says he can never let stardom consume him.

`The Good Road` is on the right track: Resul Pookutty

Last Updated: Thursday, September 26, 2013, 15:27

Amid criticism over the selection of `The Good Road` as India`s official entry to the Oscars, the Gujarati film`s Academy award-winning sound designer Resul Pookutty has come forward in defence of the movie.

`The Lunchbox` and `The Good Road` are siblings: Gyan Correa

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 25, 2013, 16:10

Gyan Correa, whose film ‘The Good Road’ has been selected to represent India at the Oscars, tackles the controversies that have erupted over the film saying "running my film down is not going to help any other film".

Oscar report came as a surprise, says Nimrat Kaur

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 25, 2013, 08:27

Actress Nimrat Kaur, who debuted with ‘The Lunchbox’, said the report that the film was being considered for an Oscar nomination came as a surprise.

Academy changes rule in animated feature category

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 15:31

There has been a rule change in the Oscar category of best animated feature, allowing for the presentation of a third statuette in the case of shared director credits.