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Vishal Bhardwaj, Eka Lakhani join Jacob Elordi, Jenna Ortega in Oscars voting panel | Bollywood News

Vishal Bhardwaj, Eka Lakhani join Jacob Elordi, Jenna Ortega in Oscars voting panel | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiJun 25, 2026 02:27 PM IST The Academy has extended invitations to 529 film professionals, including actors, producers, directors, documentary and short filmmakers, writers, film editors, costume designers, musicians, casting directors, cinematographers, makeup artists and hairstylists, visual effects and production technology professionals, production designers, sound designers, and marketing and public relations executives. Among the invitees there are 95 Oscar nominees, including 21 winners, and three Scientific and Technical Award recipients. The membership, which gives individuals the opportunity to vote in Academy Awards, is an acclaimed recognition. Once again, several members from Indian cinema received invitations. Filmmaker-composer Vishal Bharadwaj, editor Deepa Bhatia, costume designer Eka Lakhani are among the Indian film professionals who have become Oscar voters, after being invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). Other notable Indian personalities in the Oscar voters list include, casting director Dilip Shankar, National Award-winning editor A. Sreekar Prasad, animation artist Avneet Kaur, production and technology experts Farah Khan and Rajesh Ramachandran, and visual effects professionals Becky Graham and Jay Mehta. …

‘I always thought it mattered’: Dwayne Johnson says Oscars snub for The Smashing Machine ‘lit a fire in my spine’

‘I always thought it mattered’: Dwayne Johnson says Oscars snub for The Smashing Machine ‘lit a fire in my spine’

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When The Smashing Machine released last year, most critics called it the best performance of Dwayne Johnson‘s career. Many predicted an Oscar for the wrestler-turned-actor. However, Dwayne was eventually not even nominated for Best Actor at the 2026 Oscars. In a recent interview, the Hollywood star addressed the Oscars snub, saying it fuelled him to return to work. Dwayne Johnson in a still from The Smashing Machine. Dwayne Johnson on his Oscars snub In a recent interview with Deadline, Dwayne admitted that his performance in The Smashing Machine being overlooked by the Academy affected him. “It would have been incredible to get nominated for an Oscar. I realised very quickly that it’s a rare thing to reach this pinnacle where you’re even having these conversations. And it’s exciting! It would have been amazing. I wish it had happened. But it didn’t,” the actor said. Dwayne Johnson did not downplay the significance of an Oscar nomination or his reaction to the eventual snub. “In no uncertain terms did I ever think, Oh, that doesn’t matter. I …

Did Nolan cast black actors in The Odyssey to meet Oscars eligibility criteria? Academy Awards’ diversity rule explained

Did Nolan cast black actors in The Odyssey to meet Oscars eligibility criteria? Academy Awards’ diversity rule explained

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If you believe the internet, then you would know that Christopher Nolan – the man they called the Spielberg of his generation – is butchering Homer’s Odyssey. In reality, the auteur is adapting the ancient Greek epic for the big screen. The Odyssey, set to release later this year, has been fully filmed with IMAX cameras and is touted as one of the most anticipated films of the year. But weeks before its release, the buzz is around its casting. Kenyan-Mexican actor Lupita Nyong’o has been cast as Helen of Troy, while rapper Travis Scott appears as a poet. These two castings have been criticised online as ‘diversity hires’, with many questioning the ‘race-swapping’ casting of Helen and the presence of a black rapper in ancient Greece. Christopher Nolan is directing The Odyssey, which releases in July. Ethan Miller/Getty Images/AFP (Getty Images via AFP) Is Nolan casting black actors to meet Oscars’ criteria? Conspiracy theories on Reddit and Twitter say the director is casting to meet the eligibility criteria for the Oscars. Since 2024, the …

Conan O’Brien set to return as Oscars host in 2027 | Hollywood News

Conan O’Brien set to return as Oscars host in 2027 | Hollywood News

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3 min readLos AngelesMay 13, 2026 06:54 PM IST Comedian Conan O’Brien will return to host the Oscars for the third consecutive year in 2027, Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Lynette Howell Taylor have announced. O’Brien is set to reunite with producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan, who return as the show’s executive producers for the fourth consecutive year, while Jeff Ross and Mike Sweeney will return as producers for a third time. Sweeney will also serve as a writer. “We are thrilled to be working again with Conan, Raj, Katy, Jeff and Mike for the 99th Oscars,” said Kramer and Howell Taylor. “They are an incredible team and have produced such captivating, entertaining and heartfelt shows over the last two years. We are so grateful for their ongoing partnership as we honor our global film community — and we look forward to Conan superbly leading the celebration with his brilliance and humor.” Craig Erwich, President of Disney Television Group, praised O’Brien for creating remarkable energy around the Oscars. “His singular comedic voice …

Conan O’Brien to return as Oscars host for the third year in a row with 2027 Academy Awards

Conan O’Brien to return as Oscars host for the third year in a row with 2027 Academy Awards

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Los Angeles, Comedian Conan O’Brien will return to host the Oscars for the third consecutive year in 2027, Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Lynette Howell Taylor have announced. Conan O’Brien will host the Oscars for the third time in a row. REUTERS/Mike Blake (REUTERS) Conan O’Brien returns as Oscars host O’Brien is set to reunite with producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan, who return as the show’s executive producers for the fourth consecutive year, while Jeff Ross and Mike Sweeney will return as producers for a third time. Sweeney will also serve as a writer. “We are thrilled to be working again with Conan, Raj, Katy, Jeff and Mike for the 99th Oscars,” said Kramer and Howell Taylor. “They are an incredible team and have produced such captivating, entertaining and heartfelt shows over the last two years. We are so grateful for their ongoing partnership as we honor our global film community and we look forward to Conan superbly leading the celebration with his brilliance and humor.” Craig Erwich, President of Disney Television …

Acting performances using AI for ‘enhancements’ eligible for Golden Globes; but AI actors ineligible, say organisers

Acting performances using AI for ‘enhancements’ eligible for Golden Globes; but AI actors ineligible, say organisers

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After the Oscars ruled out AI actors from award contentions, the other major Hollywood awards – Golden Globes – have also said that performances by AI-generated actors will not be eligible. Organisers of the Golden Globe Awards clarified that new guidelines will not automatically disqualify performances that use artificial intelligence to enhance an actor, but will require that a live human be the main element. An AI-resurrected Val Kilmer in As Deep As The Grave, an upcoming action film. Golden Globes on AI in acting Originally produced and presented by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, the Golden Globes were acquired by Dick Clark Productions in 2024. The awards kick off Hollywood’s awards season in January each year. On Thursday, the organisers said, “Submissions in which a performance is substantially generated or created by artificial intelligence are not eligible.” But AI will not completely be banned from the prestigious awards, considered the precursor to Oscar glory. “The use of AI for technical or cosmetic enhancements (such as de-ageing, ageing, or visual modifications) may be permissible, provided …

New rules at Oscars gives India a chance

New rules at Oscars gives India a chance

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MUMBAI/LOS ANGELES: On May 1, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences introduced a series of revisions to its existing rules. Ahead of the 99th Oscars in 2027, the regulations mandate that actors can be nominated for more than one performance in the same category, and the website states the consideration will depend on portrayals that are “demonstrably performed by humans with their consent” and not artificially engineered. A more significant shift has been in the International Feature Film category with the expansion of the eligibility criteria. The new directive makes space for multiple submissions from the same country. New rules at Oscars gives India a chance Traditionally, this category restricted countries to one submission per year, with specific rules. In order to be considered, a non-English language film must have a theatrical release for seven consecutive days in the country of its origin and be chosen by an organisation, jury or committee approved by the Academy. The recent amendments widen the scope by including films that win top awards at major film festivals …

Exclusive! Oscars 2027 Gajraj Rao: Technology should be to tell a story better not to make writers, actors unemployed

Exclusive! Oscars 2027 Gajraj Rao: Technology should be to tell a story better not to make writers, actors unemployed

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The introduction of AI guidelines for the Oscars marks a pivotal moment for the film industry, signaling both cautious acceptance and firm boundary-setting. These evolving rules are not just about eligibility, they reflect a broader cultural negotiation over the role of technology in storytelling. Actor-writer Gajraj Rao tells us, “Bilkul sahi decision hai. Kahaniyaan algorithm se nahi, insaan ki zindagi se nikalti hain. AI madad kar sakta hai, par mehsoos nahi kar sakta. This move by the Academy Awards reassures writers that their voices are still paramount. There must be a distinction between a tool and a storyteller. Machine or insaan ki ladai, Industrial revolution ke zamane se shuru ho gai thi. AI bade bhari paimane par, aaj ki duniya main dakhal de raha hai, mujhe nahi lagta ab isse kinara kiya ja sakta hai, bas balance banaya ja sakta hai. Technology should be used to tell a story better, not to render writers and actors unemployed. The Oscar Academy is a large institution; the policies it creates will have a global impact. Hopefully, our …

Exclusive! Oscars 2027: Anupam Kher-We cannot use AI in emotions

Exclusive! Oscars 2027: Anupam Kher-We cannot use AI in emotions

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As artificial intelligence continues to transform the film industry, even institutions as tradition rich as the Oscars are being prompted to evolve. What was once purely a celebration of human creativity now intersects with algorithms, machine learning, and digital collaboration tools. Anupam Kher In response, the Academy awards recently announced new AI guidelines designed not to restrict creativity, but to ensure transparency, fairness, and respect for the people behind the work. As the Oscars adapt to this changing landscape, these guidelines may well define the future of storytelling. Veteran actor Anupam Kher who featured in the 2012 film Silver Linings Playbook, that received eight Academy Award nominations says, “This is the most amazing decisions by the Oscars, because cinema is about emotions and emotions are about humanity and human beings. We cannot use AI in emotions because then it’s all machine. It’s a welcome decision that should be taken in India and all over the world too.” Silver Linings Playbook is a romantic comedy-drama about Pat Solitano (Bradley Cooper), a man with bipolar disorder trying …

Exclusive! Oscars 2027: Screenwriters Juhi Chaturvedi, Niren Bhatt react to AI guidelines

Exclusive! Oscars 2027: Screenwriters Juhi Chaturvedi, Niren Bhatt react to AI guidelines

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced several major rule changes for the 99th Academy Awards (taking place in 2027), focusing on AI restrictions, acting nominations, and international film eligibility. Among the important rules are screenplays must be written by humans, not chatbots, to qualify and acting performances must be demonstrably performed by humans with their consent to be eligible. Noted Indian actors, lyricists, writers and filmmakers spoke to us about their thoughts on the same. Noted screen and dialogue writer and the name behind films like Madras Cafe (2013) and Piku (2015), Juhi Chaturvedi says, “Writing is the sum total of a life lived, experiences I have had, it’s a deep quest that a writer has to want to know things, that pushes you to explore the unknown. That’s what it takes to write an original screenplay written by human beings. Words breathe oxygen into an abstract entity. You pour what you have cried and laugh about into your writing, that’s the human quality in a piece of cinematic writing. AI is …