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Daily Tribune
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Tribune
Tom Cruise to receive honorary Oscar in career first
AFP | Los Angeles US actor and film producer Tom Cruise will receive an honorary Oscar ahead of the 2026 Academy Awards, the organizers said Tuesday, marking a career first for the Hollywood veteran. Cruise was selected to receive a statuette for his contributions to cinema, along with choreographer Debbie Allen and production designer Wynn Thomas. Dolly Parton will also be award - ed the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award for her decades-long humanitarian work, with the trophies presented at the Academy's 16th Governors Awards event in November. Cruise, 62, has had four Oscar nominations but has never won the prestigious prize, despite achieving global fame for his roles in action films 'Mission: Impossible' and 'Top Gun.' 'Tom Cruise's incredible commitment to our filmmaking community, to the theatrical experience, and to the stunts community has inspired us all,' the Academy said in a statement. It praised him as 'one of the most recognized and highest-grossing actors of all time' and noted his commitment to performing all of his own stunts. Allen, 75, was recognized for her five decade career that has included choreographing the Academy Awards ceremony seven times and working on films including 1995 romcom 'Forget Paris.' Mean while, Thomas was saluted for his production work on titles such as 'Malcolm X' and 'Do the Right Thing.'
Al-Ahram Weekly
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Tom Cruise to receive honorary Oscar in career first - Screens - Arts & Culture
US actor and film producer Tom Cruise will receive an honorary Oscar ahead of the 2026 Academy Awards, the organizers said Tuesday, marking a career first for the Hollywood veteran. Cruise was selected to receive a statuette for his contributions to cinema, along with choreographer Debbie Allen and production designer Wynn Thomas. Dolly Parton will also be awarded the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award for her decades-long humanitarian work, with the trophies presented at the Academy's 16th Governors Awards event in November. Cruise, 62, has had four Oscar nominations but has never won the prestigious prize, despite achieving global fame for his roles in action films "Mission: Impossible" and "Top Gun." "Tom Cruise's incredible commitment to our filmmaking community, to the theatrical experience, and to the stunts community has inspired us all," the Academy said in a statement. It praised him as "one of the most recognized and highest-grossing actors of all time" and noted his commitment to performing all of his own stunts. Allen, 75, was recognized for her five-decade career that has included choreographing the Academy Awards ceremony seven times and working on films including 1995 rom-com "Forget Paris." Meanwhile, Thomas was saluted for his production work on titles such as "Malcolm X" and "Do the Right Thing." Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Express Tribune
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Tom Cruise to receive an honorary Oscar
US actor and film producer Tom Cruise will receive an honorary Oscar ahead of the 2026 Academy Awards, the organisers said Tuesday, marking a career first for the Hollywood veteran, AFP reported. Cruise was selected to receive a statuette for his contributions to cinema, along with choreographer Debbie Allen and production designer Wynn Thomas. Dolly Parton will also be awarded the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award for her decades-long humanitarian work, with the trophies presented at the Academy's 16th Governors Awards event in November. Cruise, 62, has had four Oscar nominations but has never won the prestigious prize, despite achieving global fame for his roles in action films Mission: Impossible and Top Gun. "Tom Cruise's incredible commitment to our filmmaking community, to the theatrical experience, and to the stunt community has inspired us all," the Academy said in a statement. It praised him as "one of the most recognised and highest-grossing actors of all time" and noted his commitment to performing all of his own stunts. Allen, 75, was recognised for her five-decade career that has included choreographing the Academy Awards ceremony seven times and working on films including 1995 rom-com Forget Paris. Meanwhile, Thomas was saluted for his production work on titles such as Malcolm X and Do the Right Thing. At last year's Governors Awards, the Academy honoured legendary figures from across the film industry, including the late Quincy Jones, who became the first Black producer ever nominated for best picture. Other recipients included celebrated casting director Juliet Taylor, Love Actually screenwriter and director Richard Curtis, and James Bond producers Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli. The upcoming 16th Governors Awards will again be presented in partnership with Rolex, the exclusive watch sponsor of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Business Recorder
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Recorder
Tom Cruise to receive honorary Oscar in career first
LOS ANGELES, United States: US actor and film producer Tom Cruise will receive an honorary Oscar ahead of the 2026 Academy Awards, the organizers said Tuesday, marking a career first for the Hollywood veteran. Cruise was selected to receive a statuette for his contributions to cinema, along with choreographer Debbie Allen and production designer Wynn Thomas. Dolly Parton will also be awarded the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award for her decades-long humanitarian work, with the trophies presented at the Academy's 16th Governors Awards event in November. Cruise, 62, has had four Oscar nominations but has never won the prestigious prize, despite achieving global fame for his roles in action films 'Mission: Impossible' and 'Top Gun.' 'Tom Cruise's incredible commitment to our filmmaking community, to the theatrical experience, and to the stunts community has inspired us all,' the Academy said in a statement. It praised him as 'one of the most recognized and highest-grossing actors of all time' and noted his commitment to performing all of his own stunts. Allen, 75, was recognized for her five-decade career that has included choreographing the Academy Awards ceremony seven times and working on films including 1995 rom-com 'Forget Paris.' Meanwhile, Thomas was saluted for his production work on titles such as 'Malcolm X' and 'Do the Right Thing.'
IOL News
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Tom Cruise, Dolly Parton and other icons to be honoured at 2025 Governors Awards
Tom Cruise will be presented with an Honorary Oscar award at the 16th annual Governors Awards being hosted later this year. Image: Instagram Hollywood is set to honour some of its most illustrious talents at the 16th Governors Awards taking place in November. Iconic actor and producer Tom Cruise, celebrated choreographer and actress Debbie Allen and visionary production designer Wynn Thomas will receive prestigious Honorary Awards. Music icon and philanthropist Dolly Parton will be recognised with the prestigious Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award. Dolly Parton. Image: Instagram Academy President Janet Yang expressed the significance of this year's selection. "This year's Governors Awards will celebrate four legendary individuals whose extraordinary careers and commitment to our filmmaking community continue to leave a lasting impact.' She added that Allen's contributions as a trailblazing choreographer and actor have captivated generations, while Cruise's commitment to the theatrical experience and the stunts community has inspired many within the industry. Despite being one of Hollywood's most bankable stars, Cruise has been nominated four times for an Oscar, never having taken home the coveted statue. His nominations include Best Actor recognitions for "Born on the Fourth of July" and "Jerry Maguire", as well as a Best Supporting Actor nod for "Magnolia" and a Best Picture nomination as producer of "Top Gun: Maverick". Allen, a force in the entertainment world for nearly five decades, has contributed significantly to both stage and screen, choreographing the Academy Awards ceremony on seven occasions. Her accomplishments span numerous films, including "Forget Paris" and "The Six Triple Eight", alongside her roles as producer and actor in well-regarded productions like "Fame" and "Ragtime". Celebrated choreographer and "Grey's Anatomy" actress Debbie Allen. Image: Instagram. Thomas has also made a lasting mark in the film industry. Beginning his career with Spike Lee's "She's Gotta Have It", he collaborated on notable works such as "Do the Right Thing" and "Malcolm X". Production designer Wynn Thomas. Image: Instagram.
