Russia's Oscar-winning film director Vladimir Menshov died on Monday aged 81 after testing positive for coronavirus. Menshov, who won the Oscar for best foreign film in 1981, died as a result of complications from Covid-19, Moscow film studios, Mosfilm, confirmed in a statement.

Oscar-winning Russian director Menshov dies of Covid at 81

Indian stars Vidya Balan, Ekta Kapoor, Shobha Kapoor are among the new class of Oscar Academy 2021. They have been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences for 2021 as part of the new class of 395 artistes and executives.

Indian stars Vidya Balan, Ekta Kapoor, Shobha Kapoor invited to Oscar Academy's Class of 2021

Oscar Isaac is officially taking on another role in the Marvel world. After months of speculation, Marvel has finally confirmed that the 42-year-old actor will headline the upcoming Disney Plus series 'Moon Knight'.

Oscar Isaac officially confirmed to star in the Marvel's 'Moon Knight' series

Winners of major prizes for film, theatre, science and technology -- including Oscars -- can now apply to live and work in Britain in a simpler process, the UK government said Wednesday.

UK grants Oscar winners fast-track immigration route

Olympia Dukakis, who won an Oscar for her performance as a sardonic, middle-aged mother who advises her headstrong daughter on matters of love in the 1987 romantic film comedy 'Moonstruck', died on Saturday at age 89.

Oscar-winning 'Moonstruck' actress Olympia Dukakis dies at 89

Earlier, this week, Chadwick Boseman was snubbed at the Oscars when they gave the golden trophy to veteran actor Anthony Hopkins in the Best Actor category. Like all the world, Michael B Jordan was surprised and seemingly disappointed after the winner was announced.

Michael B Jordan on Chadwick Boseman's Oscar snub: No award can validate his legacy

An Oscars like no other crowned "Nomadland" best picture, experimented with the ceremony's traditional format and shone a spotlight on diversity while also honoring more established stars.

Tears, howls and blackouts at the train station: key Oscar moments

Chloe Zhao, the Beijing-born filmmaker whose indie movies chronicle life in the US heartland, on Sunday became only the second woman ever to win best director in the Oscars' 93-year history.

Beijing-born Chloe Zhao is second woman to win best director Oscar

Oscars: Best picture winners of the past decade

The biggest cliffhanger at Sunday`s Oscars may not be who wins the top prizes - or even if Netflix can finally snag a coveted best picture trophy - but how the movie industry`s biggest night reinvents itself after a tumultuous year.

Hollywood loves a reboot - now Oscars show gets its turn amid pandemic, calls for diversity

The Oscars 2021 presenter list is all about last year's winners along with other A-list celebrities. Brad Pitt, Halle Berry, Harrison Ford, Reese Witherspoon and 'Parasite' director Bong Joon Ho, will be presenting at the 93rd Academy Awards.

Oscars 2021: Harrison Ford, Reese Witherspoon to present at the award ceremony along with last year's winners

Oscars 2021: 'Minari', 'Nomadland', here's how to watch all Best Film nominees in India

Anthony Hopkin starrer 'The Father', which has been nominated in six categories at the 93rd Academy Awards, is set to release in India on April 23. The Hollywood drama has been directed by Florian Zeller and also stars Olivia Colman and Mark Gatiss.

Oscar-nominated 'The Father' to release in India on this date

The Trial Of The Chicago 7" was judged the year's best performance at the prestigious Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday -- a verdict that strengthens the film's case for the Oscars later this month.

Aaron Sorkin's 'The Trial Of The Chicago 7' rallies Oscar bid with key SAG award

It's a troubling political fable shot with a sophisticated aesthetic, and Tunisia's first-ever Academy Award nomination: 'The Man Who Sold His Skin'. Part dark satire, part romantic drama, the film tells the story of lovelorn Syrian refugee Sam Ali (Yahya Mahayni) who is able to travel to Europe thanks to a Faustian pact.

'The Man Who Sold His Skin': Tunisia's dark Oscars nomination

No Zoom speeches, no jeans, and a returning veteran director: this year's pandemic-hit Oscars ceremony started to take shape Friday. The show on April 25, which will conclude a much-delayed Hollywood awards season, is taking place in Los Angeles with extensive Covid-19 testing precautions for nominees and their guests.

'Formal' in-person Oscars in hands of veteran director

An 83-year-old widower on a mission to investigate potential abuse at a nursing home reveals telling lessons about the trials of growing old in Chilean filmmaker Maite Alberdi`s Oscar-nominated documentary 'The Mole Agent'.

Widower turned sleuth reflects on old age in Oscar-nominated Chilean documentary

Helen Mirren, who won an Oscar for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth on the silver screen, has recorded an album with fellow actor Damian Lewis to mark the British monarch's upcoming 95th birthday.

Actors Mirren and Lewis record album for Queen Elizabeth's birthday

Ten years ago, Desmond Ovbiagele abandoned his career in investment banking to pursue his dream of making films. Now the Nigerian director`s movie about the jihadist insurgency in his country has been put forward as an Oscars contender.

'The Milkmaid', a Nigerian film about Islamist insurgency, aims at Oscar glory

Deepa Mehta's 'Funny Boy', Canada's official entry for the best international feature has been disqualified from the Academy Awards, instead, it will be submitted for consideration in the best picture and general entry categories.

Deepa Mehta's 'Funny Boy' no longer eligible for Oscars international category for this reason

A decade after Hollywood director David Fincher received nominations for his film 'The Social Network', his 11th feature film 'Mank' is most likely to pick up another nomination in the best director category.

David Fincher's 'Mank' to compete for Oscar; to release in theatres and Netflix

Jennifer Lawrence recently discussed her infamous fall moment at Oscars 2013. In the past, several have alleged that the actress had faked her fall, which left her feeling 'devastated'.

Was Jennifer Lawrence' famous fall at Oscars 2013 staged? The actress responds

In another update to the eligibility criteria for this year's Oscars, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has allowed movies shown at drive-in theatres to qualify for best picture and general entry categories.

Oscars update eligibility rules to allow drive-in screenings

Two-time Oscar-nominated cinematographer Michael Chapman no more. Famous for his work in ‘Raging Bull’ and ‘The Fugitive’, ‘The Godfather’, ‘Taxi Driver’ and ‘Jaws’, he died at the age of 84.

'Taxi Driver' cinematographer Michael Chapman dead at 84

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