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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Oscars 2026: ‘The Killers', ‘Mimang', ‘Hi-Five' and more, 19 movies submitted for International Film Feature category
The Oscars are one of the most prestigious film awards in the world. For the 98th Academy Awards this year, a total of 19 films have been officially submitted for consideration by the Korea Film Council . Tired of too many ads? go ad free now One of the recent releases, ' Omniscient Reader: The Prophet ', has also managed to make the list! 19 films submitted for this year's Oscars As per CJ Entertainment, 19 films have been submitted to the award show for consideration under the International Feature Film category. The films feature across various genres, including fantasy, romantic comedy, and even horror. The official list of the 19 films submitted for the category is: Omniscient Reader: The Prophet The Old Woman With The Knife Spring Night About Family The Killers The Ugly Yadang: The Snitch Love in the Big City Exorcism Chronicles: The Beginning Mimang Secret: Untold Melody Harbin When This Summer is Over A Normal Family Somebody My Daughter Is a Zombie No Other Choice Hi-Five Dark Nuns Korean films at the Oscars 's ' Parasite ' was one of the first Korean films to make a major breakthrough at the Academy Awards. The film won the Best Picture award category in 2019, making it one of the first films from South Korea to win one of the most prestigious awards of the night. Not only that, it was also the first time that a non-English film had won the award in that category. Joon Ho's film also won the award for International Feature Film, making it one of the first South Korean films to do so as well. The next big success with the Oscars came with the film ' Minari ', where it was nominated for the Best Picture Award. Not only that, , who was one of the major cast members on the film, ended up scoring her first Best Supporting Actress award for the night, making it another major milestone.
Pink Villa
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
19 Korean films submitted for Oscars: Hyun Bin's Harbin, Lee Byung Hun-Son Ye Jin's No Other Choice and more
The 98th Academy Awards are all set to consider a wide range of Korean films following the success of Parasite and Minari, which made their mark globally. The Korean Film Council has announced the list of 19 films that are being submitted for the Oscars International Feature Film category at the 98th Academy Awards happening in 2026. These include the currently playing Lee Min Ho and Ahn Hyo Seop starrer Omniscient Reader: The Prophet at the top. Here are the other films that are up for consideration. Omniscient Reader: The Prophet The Old Woman With The Knife Spring Night About Family The Killers The Ugly Yadang: The Snitch Love in the Big City Exorcism Chronicles: The Beginning Mimang Secret: Untold Melody Harbin When This Summer is Over A Normal Family Somebody My Daughter Is a Zombie No Other Choice Hi-Five Dark Nuns Korean films at the Oscars In 2019, Parasite made history at the Oscars by becoming the first South Korean film to win the prestigious Best Picture award. It also won Best International Feature Film, Best Director for Bong Joon Ho, and Best Original Screenplay. This was followed by Minari, which also received praise from critics, being up for the Best Picture prize, losing it to Nomadland. However, it did earn first Youn Yuh Jung her first Best Supporting Actress win for the portrayal of Soon Ja. Other film nominations include for Best Original Song prize for the films Her and Past Lives. Animation nominations were given to Opera, Adam and Dog, Birthday Boy, Elemental, and Kung Fu Panda 2. Documentary nods include In the Absence, Who Killed Vincent Chin?, and Hale County This Morning, This Evening. There are a lot of expectations from the Korean film industry, which has been receiving a lot of attention thanks to the growth of K-culture across the globe.
Epoch Times
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Epoch Times
New Rules for 2026 Oscars Enforce Member Film Viewership and AI Guidelines
The 98th annual Academy Awards will have a new set of rules and guidelines regarding film voting eligibility and regulations regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI). On April 21, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to be eligible to vote in the final round. 'There will be a preliminary round of voting to determine a shortlist of 10 films, and prior to nominations voting, Casting Directors Branch members will be invited to view a 'bake-off' presentation of the shortlisted achievements, including a Q&A with the designated nominees,' it said in a In the past, members were only encouraged to watch the nominated films and vote where they felt compelled or qualified to, a move that questioned the integrity of voting in the first place. Among several other guidelines announced, generative AI was a major topic of discussion. When used in filmmaking, the academy noted that it will neither make nor break a nomination. 'With regard to Generative Artificial Intelligence and other digital tools used in the making of the film, the tools neither help nor harm the chances of achieving a nomination,' the statement said. Related Stories 3/18/2025 8/31/2024 'The Academy and each branch will judge the achievement, taking into account the degree to which a human was at the heart of the creative authorship when choosing which movie to award.' Numerous major motion-picture stars have previously spoken In the last award season, actor Adrien Brody Meanwhile, issues regarding refugee filmmakers and clarification regarding casting categories were also addressed. Specifically, the eligibility for filmmakers with refugee or asylum status will be included, but they must be represented by a country not their own. 'The submitting country must confirm that creative control of the film was largely in the hands of citizens, residents, or individuals with refugee or asylum status in the submitting country.' The 98th Academy Awards will be held on March 15, 2026, broadcast live on ABC, and streamed on Hulu. Comedian and late-night television show host Conan O'Brien will
Daily Mail
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Oscars SLAMMED after revealing members never even watched the films they voted on
The Oscars are the biggest night in Hollywood, but a new rule will now require the people who vote on who or what deserves awards will have to put in some more work. On Monday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced a new rule being implemented for the 98th Academy Awards scheduled for March 2026. Behind all the glitz and glamor or learning who wore what, the new rule requires members to actually watch all the nominated films in various categories before voting on them. Whether it will spice up the broadcast is anyone's guess. The 2025 Oscars were dubbed boring by viewers who watch the 3.5+ hour show. A press release from AMPAS did not say how voters will prove they have actually watched the movies which are nominated. Film fans expressed their shock that the people who make life-changing decisions were not fully informed when they cast their votes. 'What do you mean NOW you're required to watch all the movies?' queried a movie goer. 'Makes sense. How can you vote on something you've never seen? A trailer doesn't tell the story,' commented another. 'It hasn't…is that how…last years movie….won….?' questioned another regarding dark horse Anora winning five Oscars including Best Picture and Best Actress for Mikey Madison. 'Makes sense why Demi more didn't win the Oscar,' stated a fan. 'You mean the voting members voted without watching all the films? What a scam award show!' exclaimed a disenchanted commenter. More changes are afoot as well. Beginning next year, all nominees will have their names included on the final ballot. In the past, only the movies were noted in some categories and not the actual person nominated. In the Best International Film category filmmakers with refugee or asylum status will be allowed to be represented by a country not their own. The rule reads, 'The submitting country must confirm that creative control of the film was largely in the hands of citizens, residents, or individuals with refugee or asylum status in the submitting country.' Another new rule regarding Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other digital tools states that 'the tools neither help nor harm the chances of achieving a nomination.' There was some controversy over the use of AI to enhance the Hungarian dialogue of The Brutalist stars Adrien Brody and Felicity Jones. Brody, 52, went on to win his second Best Actor award for the performance. 'The academy and each branch will judge the achievement, taking into account the degree to which a human was at the heart of the creative authorship when choosing which movie to award,' the Academy said in a statement. There are also new rules for the new Achievement in Casting award. 'There will be a preliminary round of voting to determine a shortlist of 10 films, and prior to nominations voting, 'the Academy declared. 'Casting Directors Branch members will be invited to view a 'bake-off' presentation of the shortlisted achievements, including a Q&A with the designated nominees,' the statement explained. The next Academy Awards ceremonies are scheduled for March 15, 2026, with Conan O'Brien providing hosting duties again.
Hans India
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Oscars 2026: Academy introduces stricter voting rules, embraces AI in filmmaking
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has officially announced that the 98th Academy Awards will take place on Sunday, March 15, 2026, in Beverly Hills, Hollywood. Alongside this announcement, a series of significant changes were revealed, reshaping the future of the prestigious Oscars ceremony. One of the most notable updates is the introduction of a brand-new category — Best Stunt Design — recognizing excellence in action choreography and stunt execution. This move acknowledges the long-overdue importance of stunt professionals in filmmaking. In a bid to ensure fairer voting practices, the Academy's Board of Governors has also introduced stricter regulations for Oscar voters. For the 2026 ceremony, all members must watch every nominated film in a given category before submitting their votes. To enforce this, the Academy will track member activity on a voters-only streaming platform and require voters to declare where and how they viewed each film, whether in theaters or at festivals. Additionally, the Academy has responded to the growing influence of technology in cinema by clarifying its stance on Generative Artificial Intelligence. The use of AI will neither give an advantage nor disadvantage a film's chances. However, the human element behind the creative process will remain the central criterion for recognition. This AI-inclusive policy follows recent controversies involving AI-assisted films like The Brutalist and Emilia Perez, reaffirming the Academy's evolving approach to innovation while preserving artistic integrity.
