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It’s rare for a Calgary-born entertainer to be able to push around late night host Jimmy Kimmel.

found dead with Arakawa and their dog in their New Mexico home on February 26, after neighbourhood security conducted a welfare check. Arakawa was 63, while Hackman was 95.Though no foul play was initially suspected, their deaths were “suspicious enough in nature to require a thorough search and investigation”, according to a search warrant affidavit.There had been some speculation that the couple had died due to carbon monoxide poisoning from a gas leak, but authorities were quick to rule that out as a potential cause, with the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office issuing an update based on the New Mexico Gas Company’s “extensive investigation for gas leaks and carbon monoxide at Gene Hackman’s home,” conducted on the evening of February 26.On March 8, investigators have confirmed the cause of death for both Hackman and Arakawa, finding that they both died of natural causes, but a week apart.

Harrison Ford will no longer be presenting at the Oscars tonight (March 2) due to illness.The 97th Academy Awards, hosted by Conan O’Brien, will take place tonight at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood.The Indiana Jones actor was set to join a slate of presenters throughout the evening, including Halle Berry, Whoopi Goldberg, Scarlett Johansson, Cillian Murphy, Samuel L. Jackson, Miley Cyrus and many more.However, Variety reported that Ford’s reps said his last minute exit was due to a bout of shingles, with Ford said to have received the non-life threatening diagnosis Friday (February 28).Penélope Cruz, Amy Poehler, Bowen Yang, Emma Stone, Robert Downey Jr.

Entertainment Weekly first reported.Ford, who was announced as one of the show’s presenters on Wednesday, is doing okay and resting after the diagnosis, the outlet reported.The Mayo Clinic describes shingles as a non-life-threatening viral infection that causes a painful rash.Shingles occurs years after a person gets the varicella-zoster virus, which is the same virus that causes chickenpox.After a person recovers from chickenpox, the virus hides in their nerves and can reactivate as shingles later in life.On Feb. 23, Ford appeared to be in good spirits when he was spotted at the Screen Actors Guild Awards alongside his “Shrinking” castmates.In a clip from the ceremony, he jokingly interrupted the opening introduction of his co-star Jessica Williams and received a big laugh from the audience.Ford was nominated for outstanding performance by a male actor for the comedy series about a blunt, grieving therapist but lost the SAG Award to Martin Short, who stars in the Hulu hit series “Only Murders in the Building.”“Shrinking” was also nominated for the SAG Award’s best ensemble in a comedy series but the show, once again, lost to “Only Murders in the Building.”The “Star Wars” star was newly announced to present at the Academy Awards with stars like Gal Gadot, Andrew Garfield, Samuel L.

Emmys viewers are calling for the cast of Only Murders In The Building to host next year’s Oscars after their hilarious intro at last night’s (September 15) ceremony.Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez cracked jokes throughout as they presented the first award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, which went to Ebon Moss-Bachrach for his role in The Bear.“The Emmy Awards what a magical evening it’s been trying to remember people’s names,” said Gomez before Short interjected: “And pretending that we’ve seen their shows.”“And when I see an actor I don’t know, I just say ‘I love your scene with Nicole Kidman.'” Martin added.this chemistry! the jokes! their timing! again…Steven Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez need to be hosting the Oscars#Emmys pic.twitter.com/Rm7rD0WVEY— Spencer Althouse (@SpencerAlthouse) September 16, 2024The trio then mocked each other before Gomez wrapped up with the line “What an honour it is to work with two guys who are this far away from being childless cat ladies,” in reference to JD Vance’s cat lady comments towards Kamala Harris, which were later embraced by Taylor Swift .Many hailed the Only Murders stars, lobbying for them to host next year’s Academy Awards.One wrote: “This chemistry! the jokes! their timing! again…Steven Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez need to be hosting the Oscars.”Another added: “I need Selena Gomez, Steve Martin and Martin Short to host the Oscar’s next year like this kind of chemistry is almost never seen anymore.”“Just make Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez the Oscars hosts already,” one user said.I need Selena Gomez, Steve Martin and Martin Short to host the Oscar’s next year like this kind of chemistry is almost never seen

95th Academy AwardsJimmy Kimmel returned to host the Oscars for the third time and brought that special movie charm with a nod to Top Gun: Maverick. Kimmel took to the stage wearing a parachute after he appeared in a brief sketch that saw Tom Cruise eject Kimmel from the back seat of his jet.

Will Smith resigned Friday from the motion picture academy following his Oscars night slap of Chris Rock and said he would accept any further punishment the organization imposed.

Canadian actor Jim Carrey had several choice words about the now-infamous Oscars moment when Will Smith walked onstage to slap Chris Rock after the comedian made a joke about Smith’s wife’s hair during the broadcast.

The day after slapping Chris Rock on the stage of the 94th Academy Awards, Will Smith issued an apology to the comedian, the academy and viewers at home, saying he was “out of line” and that his actions are “not indicative of the man I want to be.”

Lin-Manuel Miranda. The composer and actor took social media to inform that he would not attend the Oscars because his wife, Vanessa Nadal, tested positive for Covid-19.

The reverberations from actor Will Smith‘s slap at the Oscars continue to vibrate around the globe and on the internet.

The Oscars, with all of its glamour and high fashion, delivered again.

It was an interesting night in Hollywood when a rather jovial Oscars ceremony was thrown into upheaval by a surprising celebrity outburst.

Lin-Manuel Miranda won't be hitting the Oscars red carpet on Sunday. The actor revealed on Saturday that he won't be attending the star-studded awards show out of an abundance of caution for public health.«Made it to Hollywood… This weekend, my wife tested ➕ for COVID,» Miranda, 42, wrote on Twitter. «She's doing fine.

William Hurt, whose laconic charisma and self-assured subtlety as an actor made him one of the 1980s foremost leading men in movies such as “Broadcast News,” “Body Heat” and “The Big Chill,” has died. He was 71.

2022 Academy Awards are just over a month away and while the night is sure to be unforgettable with surprises and snubs, one thing will not be in the cards: covid-19 vaccinations.Hollywood’s biggest night won’t require COVID-19 vaccinations proof for anyone attending the event.The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, according to The Hollywood Reporter, is only asking for attendees to show a negative PCR test or a negative rapid antigen test on the day of the ceremony. Nominees, presenters and stars will gather on March 27 at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theater to celebrate the best and brightest in film.This year’s SAG Awards and Critics Choice Awards, on the other hand, will both require vaccinations.A rep for the SAG Awards (to be held on Feb.

94th Academy Awards ceremony next month will not have to show proof of vaccination against COVID.That’s according to The Hollywood Reporter, which revealed that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will only require guests to show proof of a negative PCR or lateral flow test to gain entry to the ceremony on March 27.The Academy, however, declined to comment on the reported entry requirements. It requires its own employees to be vaccinated (with rare medical exemptions).As THR notes, the organisation is technically adhering to the latest minimum requirements from the Los Angeles Department of Health.

Oscars ceremony certainly looked different this year, and not just because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.The Academy Awards were handed out in a new venue: the open, airy Union Station, located in downtown Los Angeles. As with last year’s ceremony, there was no defined host, but instead a lineup of celebrities presenting and announcing awards.The red carpet was back Sunday, minus the throngs of onlookers and with socially distanced interviews.

Oscars have detailed how they plan to make next week’s ceremony as safe as possible amid the COVID-19 pandemic.The 2021 Oscars will take place on April 25, and see the implementation of “hubs” for European-based nominees to appear in London and Paris.The news followed the organisation’s initial and controversial “no-Zoom rule,” which aimed to encourage all nominees to travel to Los Angeles for the ceremony.Speaking to Deadline ahead of this year’s ceremony, producers Jesse Collins, Stacey Sher and Steven Soderbergh spoke of the plans being put in place to ensure a safe ceremony.Sher and Soderbergh also said that creating 2010 pandemic thriller Contagion gave them good experience on how to host events during a global health crisis.“We’ve had

COVID-19 has disrupted the typical cinematic release schedule. The vast majority of Canadian die-hard movie fans haven’t been inside a theatre for more than 12 months.The 2021 Oscars, which normally air in February but are now pushed until late April, may suffer as a result.

an in-person ceremony this year. Having already postponed the show by two months, the 2021 Oscars is now changing up its location amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.«In this unique year that has asked so much of so many, the Academy is determined to present an Oscars like none other, while prioritizing the public health and safety of all those who will participate,» an Academy spokesperson tells ET.The statement continues, «To create the in-person show our global audience wants to see, while adapting to the requirements of the pandemic, the ceremony will broadcast live from multiple locations, including the landmark Dolby Theatre.»The specifics of how they will pull off the telecast remain to be seen.

#OscarsSoWhite, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Tuesday that it has changed its inclusion standards for its best picture category, helping to increase the diversity both in front of and behind the camera.The changes will take effect for the 2024 Oscars.The Academy laid out the sweeping eligibility reforms, addressing gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity and disability. The film academy has established four broad representation categories: On screen; among the crew; at the studio; and in opportunities for training and advancement in other aspects of the film’s development and release.

due to the coronavirus -- with release dates pushed indefinitely and film festivals scrapping plans or moving online — prompting awards bodies to postpone their respective shows and adjust eligibility rules amid continued uncertainty.Below, ET has your handy awards season calendar to keep you up to date as we learn more about what's to come for the Oscars, Golden Globes, GRAMMYs, BAFTA Awards and more. Cannes Film Festival (see the official lineup here) Venice International Film Festival Telluride Film Festival Toronto International Film Festival New York Film Festival AFI FestThe Golden Globe Awards — scheduled for the first Sunday in January — has been pushed two months to the date previously vacated by the Oscars.

Film Independent Spirit Awards are taking a cue from other awards shows and pushing back their festivities.

Following the Academy’s decision to delay next year’s Oscars by two months, from February 28 to April 25 2021, BAFTA has moved their ceremony from February 14 to April 11, 2021.BAFTA have rescheduled the ceremony in order to extend their eligibility period in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Academy Awards ceremony has been postponed by two months as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.The annual film awards had been set to take place next year on February 28. This year’s ceremony, the 92nd edition of the Oscars, was held on February 9.After meeting yesterday (June 15) to determine whether to push back next year’s Oscars as a result of the continuing public health crisis, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have ruled that the 2021 Oscars will now take place on April 25, 2021.“For over a century, movies have played an important role in comforting, inspiring, and entertaining us during the darkest of times.

Next year’s Oscars have been pushed back by two months due to the coronavirus pandemic, it has been announced.

LOS ANGELES — The 2021 Oscars movie awards ceremony has been postponed until April from February due to the coronavirus epidemic, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said on Monday.

will be postponed from Feb. 28 to April 25 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

resume filming on major film productions and movie theaters across the country begin to open their doors following coronavirus shutdowns, The Academy is giving the industry a bit more time to get ready for the 2021 Oscars.The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Monday that the 93rd annual Oscars has officially been postponed and is now set to take place on April 25, 2021 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. (The ceremony was originally scheduled for Feb.

As the ongoing Coronavirus shutdown continues to take a toll on the entertainment industry, it seems like The Academy is planning on postponing this year’s Oscars ceremony. According to the latest report by The Hollywood Reporter, The Academy's board of governors are all set to meet for a virtual meeting to discuss next year’s award ceremony.

Academy Awards look set to be delayed by two months due to coronavirus.Much talk has focused on how the Oscars will adapt amid the major upheaval in the film industry due to the ongoing pandemic, with most productions affected by shutdowns and cinemas closed.The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ board of governors are due to meet today (June 15), where it is now expected that they will delay next year’s ceremony, according to The Hollywood Reporter.Next year’s awards were originally expected to be held on February 28, though the site reports that it could be pushed back by eight weeks.Additionally, the eligibility window for films is likely to be extended beyond December 31, 2020, due to the fact that the pandemic has not

Filmmaker Ava DuVernay is among six people elected to the Academy’s board of governors for the first time.

revealed that Oscar voters were angered by the cast wearing T-shirts that said “I Can’t Breathe” to the film’s Los Angeles premiere in protest of the murder of Eric Garner. Director Ava DuVernay confirmed the story on Twitter.“Members of the Academy called in to the studio and our producers saying, ‘How dare they do that? Why are they stirring s–-?’ and ‘We are not going to vote for that film, because we do not think it is their place to be doing that,’” Oyelowo told Screen Daily’s Screen Talk.Actress Aunjanue Ellis, Milauna Jackson, Tanayi Seabrook and Stephanie Lacey orchestrated the gathering to provide a space for willing performers to sing, read poetry, dance, speak and express themselves.

The Academy Museum is now the proud owner of Florence Pugh’s iconic floral dress from “Midsommar.” The organization behind the Oscars was the highest bidder in an auction held by A24, with proceeds going to coronavirus relief efforts. The final bid went for $65,000, per A24’s website, though the Academy Museum declined to confirm the price point.

The biggest night in film could be pushed back...

We might have to wait a little longer to find out who’s in the envelopes next year.

The 2021 Oscars ceremony could be delayed amid the COVID-19 crisis, to prevent organizers from having to scrap plans entirely.

According to a report by The Sun, the organisers are in talks to push back the ceremony, which was scheduled to be held on February 28 next year. It might be pushed back to May or June.

The NFL is expected to release the official schedule for its 2020 season imminently, with a plan for its grand finale at the Super Bowl on Feb. 7, 2021, airing this cycle on CBS. Business as usual.

The Oscars and streaming have reached a detente.

Amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced some major changes to the Oscars, but for next year only.

COVID-19 is speeding up change, especially for the Academy Awards.

The Academy has tweaked its Oscar eligibility rules in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The change is not permanent, and will apply to films released this year, reports variety.com.

It marks the first time that streaming movies have qualified without a theatrical release.

The 2021 Oscars are finally going with flow — of streaming movies.

Streamed films will be eligible for next year’s Oscars in response to the Covid-19 pandemic closing cinemas across the US, the film academy has said.

Awards season 2021 hasn't been cancelled due to coronavirus, but it might feel a little different. And the Oscars just announced some major rule changes in response to the ongoing pandemic.