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Oscar slammed after Anthony Hopkins wins Best Actor over late star Chadwick Boseman in ceremony rearranged to make it final award
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Historic wins for Nomadland – and surprise victory for Anthony Hopkins – at odd Oscars
Chloé Zhao made history as the first woman of colour to win best director with her drama about van-dwellers as Hopkins and Frances McDormand won top acting honours
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Oscars 2021 winners: the full list
From Nomadland to Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, all the winners at the 93rd Academy Awards, as they are announced
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Helen McCrory: Peaky Blinders actress dies aged 52, husband Damian Lewis says
Actress Helen McCrory, known for her roles in Peaky Blinders and three Harry Potter films, has died of cancer at the age of 52, according to her husband, the actor Damian Lewis.
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Will Smith's slavery film Emancipation pulls out of Georgia over voting laws
Will Smith's slavery film Emancipation has pulled out of filming in Georgia over what the star has called the US state's new "regressive voting laws".
Netflix spends $597 million for exclusive rights to Knives Out sequels
In one of the biggest deals inked by any streaming service, Netflix has reportedly paid $597 million ($US450m) for the sequels to a 2019 hit.
Kristen Stewart unrecognisable as Princess Diana for upcoming film, Spencer
Kristen Stewart has transformed into Princess Diana for her upcoming movie, and she looks nothing like herself.
’80s star reveals ‘extraordinary’ payday
Actor Steve Guttenberg has revealed he still receives astronomical payments for his cult movies, describing them as “zip code-changing”.
Cannes Film Festival: Spike Lee asked again to be first black jury head
Spike Lee has again been asked to chair the Cannes Film Festival jury after last year's event was cancelled because of the pandemic.
Lady Gaga posts photo with Adam Driver from ‘House Of Gucci’ movie set
Lady Gaga has given fans a look at the glamorous costumes she’ll be wearing in her new Ridley Scott movie, House Of Gucci.
All your WandaVision finale questions answered
That was a perfect ending to a stellar TV series but there are still lingering questions. We take a stab at some answers.
Raya and the Last Dragon and cultural specificity in Hollywood
Disney’s latest animated feature has run straight into a discourse that’s been raging in Hollywood for years.
Is Hollywood ready to stop stereotyping Africa?
The Eddie Murphy film Coming to America busted some clichés about the continent. But, as a sequel comes out, David Jesudason asks if Western cinema will more fully change its attitude.
French actor Gerard Depardieu faces rape, sexual assault charges stemming from 2018 case
The Paris prosecutor’s office said on Tuesday that French actor Gerard Depardieu was charged in December with rape and sexual assault after authorities revived a 2018 investigation that was initially dropped.
Harry Potter star secretly quits acting
A prominent Harry Potter star’s agent has revealed that they have “given up acting” altogether without anybody knowing.
Why Winslet’s career sank after Titanic
She starred in the biggest blockbuster of all time – then fell into a career slump. Now, Kate Winslet finally reveals what was really going on.
Coming 2 America Trailer: Prince Akeem Meets His Long-Lost Son
Like the original, things aren't as simple as they seem
Keira Knightley refuses to film any more sex scenes with male directors
as opened up about why she will only do sex scenes if the director is a female.
What to expect from Marvel Studios’ first TV series, WandaVision
If you think Marvel’s first TV shows are just going to be like their movies, but on a small screen, think again.
