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New Indian Express
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Kamal Haasan, Ayushmann Khurrana and Payal Kapadia among 534 global invitees to join Oscar Academy
Kamal Haasan, Ayushmann Khurrana and Payal Kapadia have been invited to join The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. They are among 534 individuals who were invited to vote for the Oscar awards. Other Indians who are part of the list include casting director Karan Mally, cinematographer Ranabir Das, costume designer Maxima Basu and documentary filmmaker Smriti Mundhra. Among the international celebrities, Dave Bautista, Jason Momoa, Aubrey Plaza, Mikey Madison, Adriana Paz, Danielle Deadwyler, Andrew Scott and others are part of the invite list. Speaking about this, Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang, said in a press release, 'We are thrilled to invite this esteemed class of artists, technologists, and professionals to join the Academy. Through their commitment to filmmaking and to the greater movie industry, these exceptionally talented individuals have made indelible contributions to our global filmmaking community.' As per the press release, selection of members is based on professional qualifications of the individuals with an 'ongoing commitment to representation, inclusion and equity remaining a priority'. There are 41% women, 45% from the underrepresented communities and 55% from countries and territories outside the United States in the list. The Oscars are set to take place on March 15, 2026.
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First Post
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- First Post
Thama star Ayushmann Khurrana invited to join The Academy for his path-breaking contribution to cinema!
Ayushmann joins the likes of powerhouse actors and artists like Gillian Anderson, Ariana Grande, Kamal Haasan, Mikey Madison, Jeremy Strong, Kieran Culkin, to name a few. read more Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana, who has carved a niche for himself through his brand of disruptive, progressive cinema in India, has been invited to join The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (Oscars) this year! 'We are thrilled to invite this esteemed class of artists, technologists, and professionals to join the Academy,' said Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang. 'Through their commitment to filmmaking and to the greater movie industry, these exceptionally talented individuals have made indelible contributions to our global filmmaking community.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has invited distinguished artists from across the world for their contributions to motion pictures and cinema. Ayushmann joins the likes of powerhouse actors and artists like Gillian Anderson, Ariana Grande, Kamal Haasan, Mikey Madison, Jeremy Strong, Kieran Culkin, to name a few. Ayushmann has always been lauded globally for his path-breaking cinema, a medium he has constantly used to silently contribute towards nation building. He has been honored twice by TIME Magazine - for the haloed TIME100 Impact Award 2023 and iconic TIME100 list in which he was chosen to be amongst the 100 Most Influential People of the World! Ayushmann is also the UNICEF India Ambassador who works tirelessly for child rights protection.
India Today
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Kamal Haasan, Ayushmann among 534 people invited to join Academy for Oscar voting
Actors Kamal Haasan and Ayushamann Khurrana will represent India in this year's new invites to The Academy. Upon accepting the invitation, they will be able to vote for the Oscar-nominated films. On June 26, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the list of invitations, which includes names like Gillian Anderson, Ariana Grande, Sebastian Stan, Jeremy Strong and Jason Momoa, among from Kamal Haasan and Ayushmann Khurrana, filmmaker Payal Kapadia, documentary filmmaker Smriti Mundra, costume designer Maxima Basu, cinematographer Ranabir Das and casting director Ranabir Das are the other representees from India in this year's list. Here's a part of the list of actors invited to join The Academy. Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang issued a statement expressing their happiness at inviting the new class. "We are thrilled to invite this esteemed class of artists, technologists, and professionals to join the Academy. Through their commitment to filmmaking and to the greater movie industry, these exceptionally talented individuals have made indelible contributions to our global filmmaking community, " the duo said. advertisement The Academy invited actors, directors, technicians and producers among 19 other branches, who are chosen based on professional qualifications. Of the 534 people who have been invited this year, 41 per cent are women, 45 per cent from underrepresented communities and 55 per cent from 60 countries and territories outside the United the global membership of The Academy is more than 10,500. With the new class of invites, the number will cross 11, Oscars will take place on March 15, 2026, hosted by Conan O'Brien. The nomination process and voting will take place between January 12 to January 16. After consideration, the final list of nominees will be announced on January 22.- EndsMust Watch
Hypebeast
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
生涯首座小金人！Tom Cruise 獲頒奧斯卡終身成就獎
本文看點 美國電影藝術與科學學院（The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences）近日公布了第 16 屆「學院主席獎 Governors Awards」的得獎名單，這個獎項旨在表彰對電影界做出卓越貢獻的人士。今年，全球巨星Tom Cruise、開創性編舞家兼演員 Debbie Allen 以及富有遠見的製作設計師 Wynn Thomas 都將獲頒奧斯卡終身成就獎。此外，鄉村音樂傳奇人物 Dolly Parton 則將獲頒 Jean Hersholt 人道獎，頒獎典禮將於 2025 年 11 月 16 日在洛杉磯 Ray Dolby 宴會廳舉行，屆時不會進行電視轉播。 對於 Tom Cruise 而言，這將是他從影超過 40 來來首次獲得奧斯卡獎，此前他曾 4 度獲得奧斯卡提名，包括《Born on the Fourth of July》、《Jerry Maguire》、《Magnolia》和《Top Gun: Maverick》的演出與製片工作，但始終與競爭性獎項擦身而過。影藝學院主席 Janet Yang 讚揚 Cruise「對電影製作社群、戲院觀影體驗以及特技界的巨大貢獻」，強調他對大銀幕視覺效果的堅定不移，以及在推廣戲院上映方面的影響力。 除了 Tom Cruise，多才多藝的 Debbie Allen 也將因其在舞蹈、電影和電視領域的廣泛影響力而受獎；同時，Wynn Thomas 對於電影視覺敘事的貢獻也將獲得表彰。 >Netflix 人氣影集《睡魔 The Sandman》最終第 2 季最新預告正式來襲 >恐龍全面統治地球？《侏羅紀世界：重生 Jurassic World Rebirth》最新宣傳預告來襲
News18
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Oscars Academy Celebrates Legacy Of Aamir Khan And Gracy Singh's Lagaan
Last Updated: The Academy honoured Aamir Khan's film by sharing a clip of the iconic song Radha Kaise Na Jale. More than 24 years since its release, Aamir Khan and Gracy Singh's Lagaan continues to garner international acclaim. In a remarkable tribute, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences honoured the film by sharing a clip of the iconic song Radha Kaise Na Jale on its official Instagram page on Friday, accompanied by a note celebrating Lagaan's enduring legacy. The caption read, 'Love, longing and a little bit of fire in her eyes. Aamir Khan and Gracy Singh performing Radha Kaise Na Jale (vocals by Asha Bhosale and Udit Narayan) from Ashutosh Gowariker's Lagaan. The film was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film (India) at the 74th Oscars." View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Academy (@theacademy) The post instantly sparked a wave of nostalgia among fans, who flooded the comments with praise for the film. One admirer called it 'Iconic," writing, 'Lagaan is simply ICONIC: the story, the dialogues, the cinematography, the background score, the music, and of course, the performances from the entire cast. A true classic of Hindi cinema." Another fan added, 'Legendary movie and musical score." An Instagram user expressed surprise, saying, 'Can't believe it's been 25 years. Such an iconic movie. Feeling nostalgic." Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India was released in 2001. The epic period sports drama, directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, featured a powerful ensemble cast including Suhasini Mulay, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Rajendra Gupta, Raghubir Yadav, Rajesh Vivek, Raj Zutshi, Akhilendra Mishra, Daya Shankar Pandey and Yashpal Sharma, of course, apart from Aamir Khan and Gracy Singh. British actors Rachel Shelley and Paul Blackthorne also joined the star-studded cast to play pivotal roles. Upon its release, the film received widespread love and acclaim from audiences across India. Garnering numerous accolades, Lagaan achieved a rare milestone by earning a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Set in the late 1800s during British rule in India, Lagaan revolves around the story of a man from a rural area who inspires others to challenge British officers to a cricket match to avoid paying high taxes. Aamir Khan, who plays the protagonist, also produced the film. First Published:
