formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
Held in the shadow of the Iran war, this year’s Academy Awards will be the most protected event in Oscar history. From rooftop snipers to AI surveillance, authorities are building concentric “rings of security” around Hollywood’s biggest night. Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/oscars-security-academy-awards-iran-war-1236530938/
It’s hard to be transported by the glitz and glamour when it’s constantly overshadowed by some white-hot new horror. Source: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/mar/15/oscars-us-crisis-film
Steven Spielberg says artificial intelligence has never been used in any of his films so far. Speaking during a discussion about the future of filmmaking, the legendary director offered a clear view on where he stands in the growing debate … Continued
Warner Bros’ action comedy One Battle After Another was named Best Picture at the 98th annual Academy Awards, which were handed out Sunday night at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood. See the full list… Source:https://deadline.com/lists/2026-oscars-winners-list-academy-awards/
The Oscars can get it wrong, even when one film seems objectively superior. This can happen when a film gets a great campaign or rides a momentary current in the zeitgeist. Those movies generally don’t stand the test of time. … Continued
General president Sean O’Brien and motion picture head Lindsay Dougherty say they will only back the $111 billion deal if worker protections are put in place. Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/teamsters-doj-stop-paramount-warner-bros-merger-1236529223/