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3:19am, 24th April, 2019

Netflix, streaming services win Oscars cinema rule battle

In a win for Netflix, Amazon and other internet streaming services, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has voted not to change its rules for winning an Oscar, Hollywood's top prize.

At the Oscars or in the cinema, the sound that puts movie lovers in the picture

5:55am, 26th February, 2019

Entertainment

At the Oscars or in the cinema, the sound that puts movie lovers in the picture

You may be a guest at the Oscars or simply watching one of the season's hit movies in a hi-tech multiplex, but chances are that, in either case, the soundtrack will make you feel like you're right at the heart of the action.

U.S. TV audience for Oscars jumps, hostless show earns praise

4:37pm, 25th February, 2019

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U.S. TV audience for Oscars jumps, hostless show earns praise

The first hostless Academy Awards broadcast in 30 years attracted a 12 percent bigger U.S. television audience to Walt Disney Co's ABC than last year's record-low viewership, the network said on Monday.

Oscars draws bigger U.S. audience after record-low 2018

2:31pm, 25th February, 2019

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Oscars draws bigger U.S. audience after record-low 2018

The U.S. television audience for the first hostless Academy Awards broadcast in 30 years was roughly 12 percent bigger than last year's record-low crowd of viewers, Walt Disney Co's ABC said on Monday.

More tuned in to Oscars telecast, early numbers show: reports

11:02am, 25th February, 2019

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More tuned in to Oscars telecast, early numbers show: reports

The U.S. television audience for the first hostless broadcast of the Academy Awards in 30 years rose slightly from last year based on preliminary viewership figures, according to reports from Hollywood trade publications on Monday.

Ratings up for Sunday's Oscars telecast: media reports

10:20am, 25th February, 2019

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Ratings up for Sunday's Oscars telecast: media reports

The U.S. television audience for the first hostless broadcast of the Academy Awards in 30 years rose from a year ago, preliminary Nielsen data showed, according to The Hollywood Reporter and Deadline Hollywood.

Oscars not so white? Academy Awards winners see big shift

1:58am, 25th February, 2019

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Oscars not so white? Academy Awards winners see big shift

A black superhero action flick. A film about an indigenous maid in Mexico. A portrayal of a gay, immigrant rock star. Spike Lee's first Oscar.

'Roma' wins two early Oscars as Queen rocks show without a host

10:29pm, 24th February, 2019

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'Roma' wins two early Oscars as Queen rocks show without a host

Alfonso Cuaron's "Roma" took home two early Oscars on Sunday at an Academy Awards ceremony held without a host but filled with powerhouse music performances.

Rock band Queen plus Adam Lambert open first hostless Oscars in 30 years

9:47pm, 24th February, 2019

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Rock band Queen plus Adam Lambert open first hostless Oscars in 30 years

British rock band Queen, featuring "American Idol" star Adam Lambert as lead vocalist, opened the first hostless Oscars show in 30 years on Sunday with a rollicking performance that brought the Dolby Theatre's celebrity crowd to its feet.

Bold colors as stars arrive for the Oscars

7:00pm, 24th February, 2019

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Bold colors as stars arrive for the Oscars

The world's biggest stars began arriving on Sunday for an Oscars ceremony filled with suspense over the movie industry's biggest prize and a night of what could be history-making firsts.

Sunny Hollywood rolls out Oscars red carpet

4:55pm, 24th February, 2019

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Sunny Hollywood rolls out Oscars red carpet

Celebrities began arriving on the Oscars red carpet on Sunday under sunny skies for an Academy Awards ceremony filled with suspense over the movie industry's biggest prize and a night of what could be history-making firsts.

Glenn Close, 'Beale Street,' win indie film honors ahead of Oscars

5:04am, 24th February, 2019

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Glenn Close, 'Beale Street,' win indie film honors ahead of Oscars

Actress Glenn Close and racial injustice movie "If Beale Street Could Talk" were the big winners on Saturday at the Independent Spirit Awards, a day ahead of the Oscars ceremony.

Movies with a message make impact beyond Oscars glitz

7:41am, 22nd February, 2019

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Movies with a message make impact beyond Oscars glitz

The movie "Green Book" explores racial inequality, "Roma" reveals the emotional toll placed on domestic workers, and "RBG" chronicles the fight for women's rights.

No host? No problem. Queen, Lady Gaga bring Grammys vibe to Oscars

8:15am, 20th February, 2019

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No host? No problem. Queen, Lady Gaga bring Grammys vibe to Oscars

There won't be a host and Sunday's Oscars ceremony won't open with the traditional monologue in which celebrities and politicians are skewered.

4:56pm, 19th February, 2019

Entertainment

Rock band Queen to open Oscars show

British rock band Queen will open this weekend's Oscars show, a representative for the band said on Tuesday, ending the mystery over how the telecast would begin without a traditional host.

Queen to rock Oscars with live performance

2:24pm, 18th February, 2019

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Queen to rock Oscars with live performance

British rock band Queen will perform live at Sunday's Oscars ceremony, organizers said on Monday, following the blockbuster success of best picture nominee "Bohemian Rhapsody."

Women in Hollywood see some gains after Oscars equality plea

7:27am, 18th February, 2019

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Women in Hollywood see some gains after Oscars equality plea

A year after best actress winner Frances McDormand used the Oscars stage to advocate for more women in front of and behind the camera, Hollywood is celebrating some progress - but remains far from reaching parity with men.

Oscar organizers scrap plan to award four Oscars in commercial breaks

6:42pm, 15th February, 2019

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Oscar organizers scrap plan to award four Oscars in commercial breaks

The organizers of the Oscars ceremony on Friday scrapped a plan to award four Academy Awards during commercial breaks in the Feb. 24 telecast, following an uproar by Hollywood filmmakers, actors and others.