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Rachel Morrison is a dynamic and bright cinematographer that may just be poised to break one of the glass ceilings at the Oscars. To date, a woman has never been nominated for Best Cinematography at the Academy Awards. It’s hard to believe in this day, but it’s true. Rachel Morrison has been plugging away at her work, concentrating on her craft and she may have just come at the right time to be the first woman nominated for Best Cinematography for her new film “Mudbound.” “Mu

Today, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced that 91 songs from eligible feature-length motion pictures released in 2016 are in contention for nominations in the Original Song category for the 89th Academy Awards®. What does it take to even be considered for an Oscar nomination for Best Song? To be eligible, a song must consist of words and music, both of which are original and written specifically for the film. A clearly audible, intelligible, subs

Without the usual press release from the Academy of Motion Arts & Pictures, news surfaced today that late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel, host of Jimmy Kimmel Live on ABC, will be hosting the 2017 Oscars. This will be the first time that Kimmel will host the biggest soiree of the awards circuit. Kimmel has gotten a lot of practice at hosting as he has hosted the Emmys twice, and the American Music Awards multiple times. Kimmel announced on twitter today, "Yes, I am hosting

The Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences voted Tuesday night (August 30) to present Honorary Awards to actor Jackie Chan, film editor Anne V. Coates, casting director Lynn Stalmaster and documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman. The four Oscars will be presented at the Academy’s 8th Annual Governors Awards on Saturday, November 12, 2016, at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland Center. “The Honorary Award was created for artists like

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences released news yesterday that they will celebrate the music of the movies. This celebration includes the West Coast restoration premiere of "King of Jazz," a special screening of "Purple Rain," with members of the cast & crew, and a live concert celebration of The Black Movie Soundtrack, which will feature the Oscar-winning recording artist Common and special guests. The events are set to take place at the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the entity that produces the Oscars each year announced its newly elected 2016-17 Board of Governors today on Monday, July 18, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. A runoff election is required for the Film Editors Branch. The Board of Governors sets the Academy’s strategic vision, preserves the organization’s financial health, and assures the fulfillment of its mission. The Academy’s 17 branches are each represented by three gove