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Netflix's 'KPop Demon Hunters' emerges as strong Oscars contender for Best Animated Feature category
Netflix's 'KPop Demon Hunters' emerges as strong Oscars contender for Best Animated Feature category

Express Tribune

time04-07-2025

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  • Express Tribune

Netflix's 'KPop Demon Hunters' emerges as strong Oscars contender for Best Animated Feature category

KPop Demon Hunters has been named as a potential contender for Best Animated Feature at the 2025 Academy Awards. Directed by Chris Appelhans and Maggie Kang, the animated film was released by Netflix and features three K-pop idols—Rumi, Mira and Zoey—who secretly work as demon hunters. The story blends music and action with a supernatural theme and is set in a fantasy universe shaped by pop culture aesthetics. The film includes original music, such as the track 'Golden,' and showcases animation influenced by anime and contemporary K-pop visuals. . KPop Demon Hunters was featured in Variety's 2025 Oscars Awards Circuit column, which outlined contenders in multiple categories based on films released between January and June. Other films highlighted in the animated category included How to Train Your Dragon, among others. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is scheduled to announce official nominations for the 2025 Oscars in early January. Other early contenders across major Oscar categories include Sinners for Best Picture, Best Director, and multiple acting awards, led by Michael B. Jordan. F1, starring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris, is being considered in technical categories such as cinematography, visual effects, and editing. The Ballad of Wallis Island is in the running for Best Original Score, while Snow White has been named in the Original Song category. 28 Years Later, Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning, and Warfare are among the titles gaining attention in makeup, sound, and production design categories.

Zoe Saldaña says her 'Emilia Pérez' Oscar is 'trans'
Zoe Saldaña says her 'Emilia Pérez' Oscar is 'trans'

New York Post

time11-06-2025

  • Entertainment
  • New York Post

Zoe Saldaña says her 'Emilia Pérez' Oscar is 'trans'

Zoe Saldaña has some surprising news about her 'Emilia Pérez' Oscar trophy. The 46-year-old actress opened up about the golden statuette at the Los Angeles premiere of her newest movie, 'Elio.' 'We have it in my office,' Saldaña told People during the red carpet event on Tuesday. 'And my Oscar is gender fluid.' Advertisement 7 Zoe Saldaña opened up about her 'Emilia Pérez' Oscar trophy on Tuesday during the Los Angeles premiere of her newest movie, 'Elio.' WireImage 7 'We have it in my office,' Saldaña said, 'and my Oscar is gender fluid.' Getty Images She added that the award is 'trans' and 'goes by they/them.' Advertisement The 'Avatar' actress received her 'gender fluid' trophy at the 2025 Academy Awards in March when she won Best Supporting Actress for 'Emilia Pérez.' Directed by Jacques Audiard and also starring Karla Sofía Gascón, 53, and Selena Gomez, 32, the 2024 Netflix film follows an overworked lawyer named Rita Castro (Saldaña) as she helps the musical's titular character (Gascón) undergo gender-affirming surgery to escape her dangerous life as a cartel boss. 7 Saldaña played overworked lawyer Rita Castro in 'Emilia Pérez.' PAGE 114 – WHY NOT PRODUCTIONS – PATHí FILMS – FRANCE 2 CINíMA 'I am floored by this honor,' Saldaña said during her acceptance speech. 'Thank you to the academy for recognizing the quiet heroism and the power in a woman like Rita.' Advertisement 'And talking about powerful women, my fellow nominees, the love and community that you have offered me is a true gift, and I will pay it forward,' she added. 'Thank you so much.' The 'Guardians of the Galaxy' star also celebrated immigrants during her speech. 7 'I am floored by this honor,' Saldaña said during her acceptance speech at the 2025 Academy Awards. 'Thank you to the academy for recognizing the quiet heroism and the power in a woman like Rita.' Getty Images 'I am a proud child of immigrant parents, with dreams and dignity and hardworking hands,' she said through tears. 'And I am the first American of Dominican origin to accept an Academy Award, and I know I will not be the last.' Advertisement But Saldaña's victory tour did not last long, because the actress found herself apologizing for the Spanish-language crime drama shortly after winning Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film. 'First of all, I'm very, very sorry that many Mexicans felt offended. That was never our intention. We spoke from a place of love,' Saldaña said after a journalist claimed that the movie was 'hurtful for us Mexicans.' 7 Saldaña later found herself apologizing for 'Emilia Pérez' after a journalist said the film was was 'hurtful for us Mexicans.' Getty Images 'I don't share your opinion,' she added, according to Variety. 'For me, the heart of this movie was not Mexico. We were making a film about friendship. We were making a film about four women.' 'Emilia Pérez' was already facing backlash ahead of the ceremony due to several controversial social media posts Gascón posted in the past. Gascón, who became the first openly transgender actress to be considered for Best Actress when she was nominated in January, later apologized. 7 Karla Sofía Gascón portrayed the titular character in 'Emilia Pérez.' PAGE 114 – WHY NOT PRODUCTIONS – PATHí FILMS – FRANCE 2 CINíMA 7 Gascón faced backlash ahead of the 2025 Oscars because several controversial social media posts from her past resurfaced during awards season. Getty Images for Netflix Advertisement 'I want to acknowledge the conversation around my past social media posts that have caused hurt,' she said after the tweets came to light. 'As someone in a marginalized community, I know this suffering all too well and I am deeply sorry to those I have caused pain.' 'All my life I have fought for a better world,' Gascón added. 'I believe light will always triumph over darkness.' The 'Emilia Pérez' actress ultimately lost out on the 2025 Academy Award for Best Actress to Mikey Madison for her role in 'Anora.'

Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet Make PDA-Filled Red Carpet Debut
Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet Make PDA-Filled Red Carpet Debut

Yahoo

time08-05-2025

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  • Yahoo

Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet Make PDA-Filled Red Carpet Debut

Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways After around two years of dating, celebrity couple Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet finally made their red carpet debut at an event in Italy on May 7. The two looked elegant as they walked the red carpet at the David di Donatello Awards in Rome, with plenty of PDA as they posed in their complementary outfits. Jenner wore a black form-fitting gown with a subtle pattern all over, paired with large statement earrings and a stylish clutch. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Meanwhile, Chalamet was just as stylish in a black velvet suit with a flower brooch. As they took photos, Chalamet wrapped his arm around Jenner, touching her hand. They shared other sweet moments on the carpet before walking into the event hand in hand. ROME, ITALY - MAY 07: Timothee Chalamet and Kylie Jenner attend the photocall during the 70th David Di Donatello at Cinecitta Studios on May 07, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Vittorio) Chalamet and Jenner's red carpet debut comes around two years after they allegedly started dating in early 2023. Since then, the couple has been spotted attending sporting matches together and going on dates. Jenner has attended some industry events in support of her boyfriend, including the 2025 Academy Awards, at which Chalamet was nominated for an award, but this is the first time they have walked a carpet together.

Kylie Jenner And Timothée Chalamet Made Their Red Carpet Debut As A Couple, And I Need You To See How Stunning They Looked
Kylie Jenner And Timothée Chalamet Made Their Red Carpet Debut As A Couple, And I Need You To See How Stunning They Looked

Buzz Feed

time07-05-2025

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  • Buzz Feed

Kylie Jenner And Timothée Chalamet Made Their Red Carpet Debut As A Couple, And I Need You To See How Stunning They Looked

Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner just made their red carpet debut, and the internet is eating it up. On May 7, the 70th David di Donatello Awards took place at the Cinecitta Studios in Rome, where Timothée received the David Award for Cinematic Excellence. Kylie wore a black, semi-sheer Schiaparelli gown from the Fall/Winter 2025 collection, and Timothée complemented her with a tailored, black velvet Tom Ford suit. Here's a close-up: Before you freak, yes, Timmy and Kyky's romance has been in play since early 2023, and they've had a fair share of public outings together. But, while they've hit up a few awards shows like the Golden Globes and sporting events like the BNP Paribas Open together (both events that I attended), this is the first time the pair has seemingly walked the red carpet as a couple. Here's Timothée at the 2025 Academy Awards: Here's Kylie at the 2025 Met Gala: I don't know why they waited so long to walk the carpet together. They look great side-by-side, and the internet agrees. "Aight now... Kylie got Timmy out here lookin' like he just joined the Kardashian Cinematic Universe!" another person said. I see the vision. This person said they "just hard-launched my Kylie/Timothée obsession on my personal Instagram. They're serious. So am I," and all I have to say to that is — same. Here's to more Kylie and Timothée together on the red carpet! Kevin Winter / Getty Images

Demi Moore on Her Next Chapter: ‘There's More Work to Be Done'
Demi Moore on Her Next Chapter: ‘There's More Work to Be Done'

Time​ Magazine

time26-04-2025

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  • Time​ Magazine

Demi Moore on Her Next Chapter: ‘There's More Work to Be Done'

When asked about her reaction to industry peers saying she should've won an Oscar at the 2025 Academy Awards, Demi Moore revealed at Wednesday's TIME100 Summit that that's not the way she thinks about what happened. 'I really do subscribe to this idea that everything in life is happening for me, not to me,' she told TIME editorial director Lucy Feldman while onstage in New York City with her micro Chihuahua dog Pilaf. 'That doesn't mean there isn't disappointment or pain. But when I look at it through that lens, it allows me to step back and say, 'What is this trying to give me?'' Moore, 62, was nominated for her first Oscar earlier this year for her role as aging star Elisabeth Sparkle in director Coralie Fargeat's body-horror hit The Substance, but ultimately lost the Best Actress race to Anora lead Mikey Madison —whom Moore noted delivered 'an incredible performance.' Madison's somewhat unexpected win came in the wake of Moore taking home the Golden Globe for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy in January and stating in her acceptance speech that it was the first real award she'd received in her more than 45 years in Hollywood. However, while she shared that winning the Oscar would've felt like a 'completion' to what started when The Substance premiered to rave reviews at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, she believes there's a reason she came away empty-handed. 'Clearly the message here is that there's more work to be done and that this issue is not complete,' she said. 'And I'm sorry to everyone who had hopes for me, because I did feel a lot of collective disappointment that felt like it was bigger than me.' As for why The Substance struck a chord with so many people, Moore attributes the film's impact to its "humanness." 'It touched on that place within each of us where we can be harsh or almost cruel and violent in our self-judgment. And I think in that way, it just resonated so deeply,' she said. 'It's what certainly resonated with me when I read the script. I mean, there's the obvious aspects of it dealing with aging and societal perspectives that have limitations. But for me, that was the least new information that was being shared.' When it comes to her own approach to aging, Moore explained that she views the process of getting older as an evolution rather than an ending. 'I've been thinking recently about this idea that aging and being old are not the same thing, and somehow we've confused that,' she said. 'Aging actually is a tremendous gift. You could not pay me to be 21 again, as good as it might sound. It was torture. And to be where I'm sitting today, it's such a peaceful space of acceptance and freedom that I would not change.' --- The TIME100 Summit convenes leaders from the global TIME100 community to spotlight solutions and encourage action toward a better world. This year's summit features a variety of speakers across a diverse range of sectors, including business, health and science, AI, culture, and more. Speakers for the 2025 TIME100 Summit include human rights advocate Yulia Navalnaya; Meghan, Duchess of Sussex; comedian Nikki Glaser; climate justice activist Catherine Colman Flowers; Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos, and many more, plus a performance by Nicole Scherzinger.

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