Oscar-winning director Asghar Farhadi hasn't been found guilty of plagiarism despite reports, source says

The legal proceedings have only just begun. An investigator was assigned to determine whether Masihzadeh’s claims should be referred to the courts. “Various experts in Iran have already published articles analyzing this case and concluding in favor of Asghar.” ‘A Hero’.Amazon Studios The remaining is Asghar’s pure creation." Farhadi taught a workshop in 2014 where he assigned the students to go and find stories about local heroes. Farhadi had sued Masihzadeh for defamation, but she was acquitted, as reported byTHR....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 80 words · Benjamin Williams

Oscar-winningDunecinematographer teases sequel: 'It's bigger and better'

Dunewon six (and counting…?) Cinematographer Greig Fraser confirmed as much backstage after accepting his award for Best Cinematography. “But I can tell you that this is a bigger story. ‘Dune’ sandworm.Warner Bros. Pictures I’m more excited.” They pay us to make these movies which are so exciting and so amazing. I can tell you it’s bigger and better." Pre-production onDune: Part Twois definitely underway. “Everything that gets written aboutDunemust start with the words Denis Villeneuve,” Fraser said....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 83 words · Patricia Stewart

Oscars 2021: See all the stars on the red carpet

Andra Day The strangest awards season ever is finally culminating with theOscars and arealred carpet (with everyone following COVID-19 social distancing guidelines, of course). Click through this gallery to seeAndra Day,Viola Davis,Riz Ahmed, and other stars as they arrive for the 93rd Academy Awards, held at Union Station in downtown Los Angeles. Regina King Amanda Seyfried Viola Davis Riz Ahmed Carey Mulligan Halle Berry Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher Margot Robbie Maria Bakalova Leslie Odom Jr....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 261 words · Tristan Hooper

Oscars 2022 red carpet livestream: Watch the EW and PEOPLE pre-show

Hollywood’s biggest night has finally arrived! Beginning at 5:30 p.m. ET / 2:30 p.m. PT, EW senior awards editor Gerrad Hall,People (The TV Show! Join us at 5:30 p.m. ET / 2:30 p.m. PT for ‘PEOPLE and Entertainment Weekly’s Red Carpet Live.'.Ethan Miller/Getty Images EW executive editor Clarissa Cruz and PEOPLEstyle and beauty director Andrea Lavinthal will also provide commentary. All available to watch in the video above. The 94th Academy Awards airs Sunday, March 27, at 8 p....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 84 words · Steven Williams

Oscars 2022 winners list: Will Smith, Jessica Chastain,CODAwin big at wildest Academy Awards in years

See the full list of 2022 Oscars winners below. Best Animated Feature WINNER:EncantoFleeLucaThe Mitchells vs. 2022 Oscars winners include Ariana DeBose, Troy Kotsur, and Jessica Chastain.FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images Will Smith hits Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Awards in 2022.Myung Chun / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 51 words · David Fuller

Oscars 2022: See all the stars on the red carpet

Timothee Chalamet It’s Hollywood’s biggest night once again! Kevin Mazur/WireImage Kevin Mazur/WireImage Mike Coppola/Getty Images Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock Mike Coppola/Getty Images Kevin Mazur/WireImage Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic Mike Coppola/Getty Images Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic Mike Coppola/Getty Images Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic Jordan Strauss/AP/Shutterstock Kevin Mazur/WireImage Mike Coppola/Getty Images Mike Coppola/Getty Images Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic Kevin Mazur/WireImage Mike Coppola/Getty Images Mike Coppola/Getty Images Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock David Livingston/Getty Images Kevin Mazur/WireImage Mike Coppola/Getty Images...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 302 words · Curtis Beasley

Oscars co-host Amy Schumer says she's 'still triggered and traumatized' by Will Smith slapping Chris Rock

The comedian and Oscars co-host is sharing her feelings about Will Smith’s attack on Chris Rock. Oscars co-hostAmy Schumeris sharing her feelings aboutWill Smith’s physical attack onChris Rockat Sunday night’s Academy Awards ceremony. The comedian also said she believed her fellow stand-up comicChris Rockhandled the situation “like a pro.” Schumer hosted the Oscars alongsideRegina HallandWanda Sykes. (The actresshas alopecia, a medical condition that causes hair loss.) Though he initially laughed at the joke, Smith subsequently walked up on stage and slapped Rock....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 213 words · Renee Hopkins

Oscars co-host Wanda Sykes calls Will Smith's outburst 'sickening': 'No one has apologized to us'

Sykes also shares what Chris Rock said to her afterward. Oscarsco-hostWanda Sykesis sharing her take onWill SmithslappingChris Rockat the awards show on Sunday night. She returned to the stage when Smith was already walking back to his seat. Regina Hall and Wanda Sykes co-hosting the 94th Oscars.ABC And it was sickening. It was absolutely I physically felt ill. And, I’m still a little traumatized by it." “This is our house....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 182 words · Tony Fernandez

Oscars heat index:CODAcrescendos to Best Picture frontrunner status

Who has what it takes to stand out among the2022 Oscar contenders? The Oscars will air live on Sunday, March 27 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on ABC. EW’s Oscars heat index will update here throughout the season, as often as the race changes. ‘CODA’ takes the Best Picture lead in the 2022 Oscars race.Apple TV + SAG Awards cement Troy Kotsur and Jessica Chastain as top Oscar contenders.Apple TV +; Searchlight Pictures...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 254 words · Jeremy Smith

Oscars host Regina Hall has never been to the Oscars: 'It's not an easy room to get in'

Her first time to the Academy Awards will be at Sunday’s ceremony. UpcomingOscarshostRegina Hall’s first-ever trip to the Academy Awards will be when she emcees Sunday night’s ceremony. “You know, it’s hard to get into. Regina Hall.Phillip Faraone/Getty It’s not an easy place to be. It’s not an easy room to get in. “This is very exciting,” she added. “What we really want to do is have a fun show....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 141 words · Nancy Mclaughlin

Oscars producer on letting Will Smith stay after slap: We 'were hoping he'd go on stage and make it better'

‘Chris Rock, I’m so sorry, kindly forgive me.’ That’s what I was hoping or. “I immediately go up to Chris and I said, ‘Did he really hit you?’ Oscars producer Will Packer discusses Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Awards on ‘Good Morning America.'.ABC We will go get him. We’re prepared to get him right now. you might press charges. Will Smith slaps Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 249 words · Kevin Thomas

Oscars to present 8 awards before live telecast to streamline ceremony

Those presentations will still be aired later in the live broadcast, though it’s unclear to what degree. EW has learned that all winners' acceptance speeches will be featured in the live broadcast. Broadway already utilizes a similar model for their annual Tony Awards. Oscars.Christopher Polk/Getty Images Traditionally, a small clip package now showcases the honorees during the main broadcast. This change also accompanies theirnew fan-favorite category,which audiences can vote for online through March 3....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 82 words · Timothy Woods

Our Chemical Heartsauthor Krystal Sutherland on why the film adaptation is 'different tonally'

He stuck very closely to the source material." ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: What has it been like seeingOur Chemical Heartsthe book becomeChemical Heartsthe movie? KRYSTAL SUTHERLAND:It is very surreal. Credit: Amazon Studios; G. P. Putnam’s Sons And so when it does happen, it feels wrong somehow [laughs]. But I’m super stoked that it looks like it’s real. What was your level of involvement when it came to adapting the book into a film?...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 314 words · Ryan Shaw