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News.com.au
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
NEWS OF THE WEEK: Tom Cruise awarded first Oscar as four huge stars win top gongs
The 62-year-old Hollywood icon has been nominated four times over his long career but has not yet scooped a golden statuette. That will all change later this year, however, as the Top Gun star is being granted the Academy Honorary Award. Actress and dancer Debbie Allen and production designer Wynn Thomas will also receive Academy Honorary Awards, while music icon Dolly Parton will be awarded the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award. Academy President Janet Yang said on Tuesday, "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.'
New Indian Express
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Tom Cruise, Debbie Allen, Wynn Thomas, and Dolly Parton to get Honorary Oscars
The Honorary Award specifically acknowledges "extraordinary distinction in lifetime achievement, exceptional contributions to the state of motion picture arts and sciences, or outstanding service to the Academy." Cruise, a staunch advocate for theatrical exhibition, played a pivotal role in keeping theatres alive post the COVID-19 shutdown with Top Gun: Maverick. The film earned him a Best Picture nomination as a producer. Known for performing his own daring stunts, Cruise has garnered three acting Oscar nominations for his roles in Born on the Fourth of July, Jerry Maguire, and Magnolia. For nearly five decades, Debbie Allen has left an indelible mark on the screen and the stage as an actor, choreographer, and producer. Her choreography graced the Oscars ceremony seven times, plus she contributed her talents to films including Forget Paris, The Six Triple Eight, and A Jazzman's Blues. Allen's producing credits feature A Star for Rose and Amistad, while her notable acting performances include Fame, Your Life Is Calling, Ragtime, and Jo Jo Dancer.
Pink Villa
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Why Are Tom Cruise, Dolly Parton and More Receiving Honorary Oscars? Learn About Their Win at 2025 Governors Awards
Tom Cruise, Dolly Parton, Debbie Allen and Wynn Thomas will each receive honorary Oscars at the 16th annual Governors Awards. The ceremony will take place on November 16, 2025, at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Ovation Hollywood. The awards are given by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to recognize lifetime achievements and contributions to the film industry. Cruise, Allen, and Thomas will receive the Honorary Award, while Parton will be presented with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award as per Variety. Why are these four stars being honored? 'These brilliant artists have made a lasting impact on the film industry,' said Academy President Janet Yang. '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.' Tom Cruise is being honored for his work both in front of and behind the camera. The Academy praised his 'incredible commitment to our filmmaking community, to the theatrical experience, and to the stunt community.' Cruise has three acting Oscar nominations for Born on the Fourth of July, Jerry Maguire, and Magnolia, and helped revive the box office during the COVID-19 pandemic with Top Gun: Maverick. He is also known for hits like Mission: Impossible, Risky Business, and A Few Good Men. Debbie Allen is being recognized as a trailblazing choreographer and actor who has worked across genres and generations. She choreographed the Oscars seven times and has acted in films like Fame and Ragtime. Her credits also include A Jazzman's Blues, Forget Paris, Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling, and producing work on Amistad and A Star for Rose. Here's why Dolly Parton is receiving a Humanitarian Oscar Dolly Parton is set to receive the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award in recognition of her decades-long commitment to charitable work. The Academy stated that she exemplifies the values of the award through her consistent dedication to philanthropy. Her Dollywood Foundation focuses on supporting education in East Tennessee, while her Imagination Library has distributed more than 285 million books worldwide since its launch in 1995. In addition to her humanitarian efforts, Parton is a two-time Oscar nominee for Best Original Song. Wynn Thomas will receive an Honorary Oscar for his visionary work as a production designer. He began his film career with Spike Lee's She's Gotta Have It and went on to work on classics like Do the Right Thing, Malcolm X, A Beautiful Mind, and Hidden Figures. The Academy recognized his visionary eye and mastery of his craft. The Honorary Award is given to individuals who have shown exceptional achievement over a lifetime, made significant contributions to the motion picture arts and sciences, or provided outstanding service to the Academy. The Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award recognizes those in the film industry whose humanitarian efforts have positively impacted society and brought credit to the industry. The 16th Governors Awards are being held in partnership with Rolex, the official watch sponsor of the Academy. Previous honorees included Quincy Jones (posthumously), casting director Juliet Taylor, filmmaker Richard Curtis, and James Bond producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli.
News18
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Tom Cruise, Dolly Parton, Debbie Allen To Receive Honorary Oscars At Governors Awards
Last Updated: The ceremony will take place at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Ovation Hollywood, celebrating these legendary figures for their contributions to cinema and beyond. Hollywood heavyweights Tom Cruise, Debbie Allen, Wynn Thomas, and Dolly Parton will be honoured with Oscar statuettes at the 16th annual Governors Awards on November 16. The ceremony will take place at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Ovation Hollywood, celebrating these legendary figures for their contributions to cinema and beyond. Tom Cruise, known for redefining action cinema and championing the theatrical experience, will receive an Honorary Award. 'Tom Cruise's incredible commitment to our filmmaking community, to the theatrical experience, and to the stunts community has inspired us all," said Janet Yang, Academy President. With three Oscar nominations to his name, Cruise's influence grew even stronger with the post-pandemic success of Top Gun: Maverick, which reignited global box office numbers. Dolly Parton, the beloved music icon, actress, and philanthropist, will receive the prestigious Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award. 'Beloved performer Dolly Parton exemplifies the spirit of the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award through her unwavering dedication to charitable efforts," Yang noted. Debbie Allen, an acclaimed actor, director, and choreographer, will also receive an Honorary Oscar. She has captivated audiences for decades across television, stage, and film. 'Debbie Allen is a trailblazing choreographer and actor, whose work has captivated generations and crossed genres," the Academy's statement read. Production designer Wynn Thomas, who helped shape the visual narrative of iconic films like Malcolm X and Hidden Figures, will also be honoured. Known for his artistic vision and groundbreaking achievements, Thomas remains a pioneering force in production design. The Honorary Award recognises lifetime achievement, significant contributions to cinema, or exceptional service to the Academy. Each honouree this year has made a lasting impact on the industry and will be celebrated in a star-studded evening that also kicks off Oscar season. First Published: June 18, 2025, 00:15 IST
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Ran' turns 40: How a clerical error and bad blood cost Akira Kurosawa an Oscar
Forty years ago, a clerical error and bad blood cost Akira Kurosawa an Oscar. The legendary Japanese filmmaker's Ran proved the final samurai masterpiece of his distinguished career. His third Shakespeare adaptation, the film is epic in every sense of the word — massive in scale, shot in glorious color, with vicious betrayal and intense action and emotion. At the time of its release in 1985, Kurosawa was certainly well-regarded by the Motion Picture Academy, receiving an Honorary Award for Outstanding Foreign-Language Film for Rashomon, followed by Best Foreign-Language Film in 1976 for Dersu Uzala. The 58th Academy Awards found Ran competing for four awards, including Kurosawa's only Best Director nod — despite not being submitted for Best Foreign-Language Film, a snub that was the product of a messy history. More from GoldDerby 2025 Tony Awards: Complete list of winners (updating live) 'What's next?': Allison Janney on playing a 'badass' on 'The Diplomat,' 'West Wing' 25 years later 'Sinners' bonus feature, 'Good Night' live, Sabrina's song of the summer, 'Fantastic Four' theme, and what to stream this weekend Kurosawa was remarkably influential in the West. Sergio Leone's A Fistful of Dollars was essentially a remake of Yojimbo, and films as diverse as George Lucas' Star Wars (Hidden Fortress), Ingmar Bergman's The Virgin Spring (Rashomon), and John Sturges' The Magnificent Seven and A Bug's Life (Seven Samurai) borrowed liberally from his works. If Kurosawa was accessible to Western audiences, it was perhaps in part because he was inspired by Western literature and film. William Shakespeare provided continued inspiration for Kurosawa, adapting Macbeth (Throne of Blood), Hamlet (The Bad Sleep Well), and King Lear (Ran), who as did great early Western filmmakers, including John Ford. International fame aside, Kurosawa's relationship with the Japanese film industry was significantly strained in the late-'60s through early '70s. He was hired to direct the Japanese section of the 1970's Toei-Fox. coproduction Tora! Tora! Tora!, but had difficulty dealing with Fox's communication, editors, and oversight, and spent considerable time in the thick of a mental crisis. He was prescribed two months of rest, so producer Darryl F. Zanuck's son, Richard, flew to Japan to personally fire Kurosawa. Japanese funding for his projects became scarce, and he relied on external financing support from friends for financing Dodes'ka-den. Between health problems and career turmoil, at a particularly low point, Kurosawa attempted to take his own life late in 1971, though he survived and recovered. The career that followed cemented his trajectory of international acclaim with minimal support from the Japanese film industry. In 1972, the Soviet studio Mosfilm approached the director for what became 1975's Academy Award-winning Dersu Uzala, but despite bringing numerous awards home to Japan, he again had difficulties funding his next epic, Kagemusha. Kurosawa met George Lucas and Frances Ford Coppola in 1978 while preparing for the project, and the pair were wowed by Kurosawa's vision. Coming off the success of Star Wars, Lucas convinced 20th Century Fox head Alan Ladd Jr. to provide a reported $6 million in 1979 to complete the film's funding. The film was a success, and Kurosawa ultimately referred to Kagemusha as a 'dress rehearsal' for his biggest project yet: Ran. Used to funding sources outside Japan, for Ran, Kurosawa secured the involvement of French producer Serge Silberman (The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie), alongside Japan's Nippon Herald Ace, to make the film, which opened in U.S. theaters on June 1, 1985. The Academy's rules for Best Foreign Film allowed one submission film per country to be considered for nomination, with each country having a unique nomination process. Speaking with The New York Times, Silberman admitted he had attempted to submit Ran as an 'independent' collaboration between France and Japan, an unintentional violation of Academy rules. Silberman next considered entering Ran as a French entry, but French rules stipulated submissions to be in the French language. That would require extensive dubbing, because the film starred Japanese actors and was shot and filmed in Japan. Silberman thought a French dub simply wouldn't have worked, so French submission was off the table. The final option would be submission to Japan's Motion Picture Producers Association (now MPPAJ), and this is where it gets even messier. According to the Times, a representative of the Japanese producers association said Ran wasn't submitted for consideration, and that the nominating committee was told the film would be submitted through France. Silberman claimed that the group refused to give more time to the decision after plans for an independent entry were nixed by the Academy. Then again, it's entirely plausible that major players in Japan's film industry weren't displeased with an opportunity to disrupt the film's Oscar chances. According to a report in the Los Angeles Times, Kurosawa refused to attend Ran's opening-night presentation at the Tokyo International Film Festival. Kurosawa had a rocky history of disagreements with Japan's film industry and had long relied on external funding for production, a recipe for strategic blunder. That snubbed festival was headed by Shigeru Okada, also the head of Toei and a member of Japan's Oscar-selection committee. It may not be a coincidence that Japan submitted Hana Ichi Monme (conveniently a Toei production) in Ran's stead. With its path to the foreign-language film category stymied, Silberman submitted Ran to the Academy for consideration in other feature-length categories, and the rest is Academy Award history. It all makes for a long, twisty story about how Kurosawa's final samurai masterpiece landed him a Best Director nomination in a year where, for a number of odd reasons, it wasn't even up for Best Foreign Film. He received one final honor from the Academy at the 62nd Academy Awards, an Honorary Award celebrating his life in film, appropriately presented by Lucas and Steven Spielberg. 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