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55 years, 3 nods: Why India's official entries rarely get an Oscar nomination
This year, the official selection -- "Chhello Show", Nalin Kumar Pandya a.k.a. Pan Nalin's Gujarati film -- again lost out to a strong field comprising, among others, the German World War I drama "All Quiet on the Western Front" and the Golden Globe winner, "Argentina, 1985" (the historical drama from Argentina around the fight waged by a group of lawyers against the South American's nation's last military junta).
'USA Today' names NTR Jr on its list of Best Actor Oscar hopefuls
Now, in more good news for the talented actor (especially after the BAFTA snub for 'RRR'), the website of the influential American publication 'USA Today' has shortlisted NTR Jr as one of the hottest contenders for a Best Actor Oscar. The website has predicted that NTR Jr's Komaram Bheem performance in 'RRR' will not go unnoticed by the Academy when it gets down to vote for the shortlists.
As Oscar vote draws closer, 'RRR' nets 11 mentions on 'Variety' shortlists
If Clayton Davis had the casting vote at the Academy, 'RRR' would be a close runner-up to 'Close', Lukas Ghont's 2022 Cannes Grand Prix-winning coming-of-age movie, in the Best Picture and the International Feature categories (though for the latter, it is not India's official entry).
Taylor Swift's short film 'All Too Well' out of the running for Oscar
Although she is still among the 15 songs still in the running for best original song, her film 'All Too Well: The Short Film', which stars Sadie Sink and Dylan O'Brien, failed to advance to the next round of voting for best live-action short, reports Variety.The 15-minute movie, viewed more than 80 million times on YouTube.
'RRR' above Spielberg's 'The Fabelmans' in 'Rolling Stone' 22 Best Movies list
The S.S. Rajamouli directed historical adventure drama is in patrician company on the international list. Notable among the titles that share space on the list with 'RRR' are Steven Spielberg's 'The Fabelmans' at No. 15 ('RRR' is at No. 12), the much-acclaimed 'Tar' (about the downfall of the famous female conductor of a classical orchestra, Lydia Tar, played by Cate Blanchett) at No. 11, 'The Banshees of Inisherin' starring Colin Farrell (No. 8), jailed Iranian director Jafar Panahi's 'No Bears' (No. 5), Park Chan-wook's Cannes favourite, 'Decision to Leave' (No. 3), and the list topper 'Hit the Road', a film by debutant Panaha Panahi, son of Jafar.
Oscars 2023 will include all 23 categories presented live on air
The news comes after eight different Oscar categories -- original score, makeup and hairstyling, documentary short, film editing, production design, animated short, live action short and sound -- were cut from the main telecast at the 2022 Academy Awards, leading to much outrage across the film industry.
Oscar-winning producer Guneet Monga set to tie knot with Delhi-based businessman
The couple is going to have a Mumbai wedding on December 11 and 12, which will be followed by extended functions in Delhi on December 16. Since both Monga and Kapoor are Punjabis, a big fat Punjabi wedding with naach-gaana, a fun filled mehendi and sangeet ceremony is expected.
Samuel Goldwyn Films President supports India's selection of 'The Last Film Show' for Oscars
Directed by Pan Nalin, the Gujarati-language film is the story of a nine-year old boy pursuing his dreams in cinema, reports 'Variety'. It debuted at the Tribeca Festival in 2021 and has since played fests in Palms Springs, Seattle and Mill Valley.
Oscars 2023: FFI picks 'Chhello Show' as India's official entry
The Film Federation of India made the announcement about the selection on Tuesday. The film, directed by Pan Nalin, is an auto-biographical drama and finds its physical setting in the western region of Gujarat. Born in Adtala village in Lathi Taluka of Amreli district, Gujarat, and originally named Nalin Kumar Pandya, he is the son of a tea vendor father, who own a stall in Khijadiya railway station near Amreli.
Emmys host Kenan Thompson: A hug moment would have stopped Oscar slap
Speaking at an Emmy preview event in LA on Wednesday night, the SNL comic reflected on the infamous physical clash between Oscars host Chris Rock and Will Smith, and on the pitfalls of 'roasting' at awards shows in general, reports Deadline. "I think a good comic is supposed to be aware," Thompson said.
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