From vampires and car chases to K-pop and Shakespeare, this year’s Oscars showcased the range and creativity of contemporary cinema. The clear winner of the night was "One Battle After Another" from director Paul Thomas Anderson. The satirical epic took home six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, confirming its status as one of the year's most acclaimed films. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, the film blends action, comedy and political satire, exploring themes such as authoritarianism, immigration tensions and the rise of extremism. [Continue Reading]
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US president says it is ‘only appropriate’ for Europe to help, and warns failure to do so would be ‘very bad’ for Nato. Plus, meet the Americans withholding their federal income taxGood morning.Donald Trump has ratcheted up the pressure on European allies to help protect the strait of Hormuz, warning that Nato faces a “very bad” future if its members fail to come to Washington’s aid.What did Trump say? The US president told the Financial Times in an interview: “It’s only appropriate that people who are the beneficiaries of the strait will help to make sure that nothing bad happens... [Continue Reading]
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The 98th Academy Awards held recently has become a landmark event in Hollywood, marked by a series of notable achievements and accolades. Chief among them is the recognition of Michael B. Jordan as the winner of the best actor Oscar, a culmination of over two decades of performances leading to this momentous occasion. The event, brimming with excitement, featured Jordan receiving what was described as the "most thunderous applause of the night" during the ceremony, celebrating his remarkable performance in the film Sinners. This recognition reflects both Jordan's talent and the audience's strong connection to his work. Alongside Jordan, Jessie... [Continue Reading]
Paul Thomas Anderson's political chase film earned six Oscars, beating the vampire thriller Sinners, which scored four. [Continue Reading]
As One Battle After Another swept the Academy Awards, Paul Thomas Anderson, Javier Bardem and Conan O’Brien gave a welcome reality check to the glitzy ceremonyOscar winners 2026: the full listIn his opening monologue to the 98th Academy Awards, host Conan O’Brien issued a note of caution to easily offended viewers.“I warn you, tonight could get political,” O’Brien said. “If that makes you uncomfortable, there’s an alternative Oscars being hosted by Kid Rock at a Dave & Buster’s down the street.” Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Actors and filmmakers spoke out at the Oscars 2026 in Los Angeles against the US-Israeli war on Iran and the genocide. [Continue Reading]
Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” won best picture at the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday, capping a long-awaited Oscars breakthrough for the acclaimed filmmaker. The film won six awards overall, while Michael B. Jordan took best actor and cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw made history with her win. [Continue Reading]
The rare but not unprecedented tie saw The Singers and Two People Exchanging Saliva both win for best short live action film. [Continue Reading]
Paul Thomas Anderson’s revolutionary epic took home six awards while Sinners scored four including for best actorOscar winners 2026: the full listIn pictures: Jessie Buckley, Michael B Jordan and Jacob Elordi at the afterpartiesPaul Thomas Anderson’s counter-culture caper One Battle After Another has won the Oscars war, taking home six awards after a hotly contested season.The big-budget comedy thriller, inspired by Thomas Pynchon’s Vineland, was named best picture and also won director, supporting actor for Sean Penn, adapted screenplay, editing and the first ever Oscar for casting, a category long-petitioned for within the industry. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Pavel Talankin's film Mr Nobody Against Putin already won a Bafta, and is now is an Oscar winner. [Continue Reading]
Primary school teacher Pavel Talankin’s record of the indoctrination of his pupils to support Russia’s invasion of Ukraine beats contendersOscars 2026 winners: the full listMr Nobody Against Putin, a primary school teacher’s record of the indoctrination of his pupils to support Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, has won the Oscar for best documentary.Pavel Talankin, who is now in exile in Europe, picked up the award alongside the film’s US co-director, David Borenstein. It beat favourite The Perfect Neighbor to take the prize, along with other contenders The Alabama Solution, Come See Me in the Good Light and Cutting Through Rocks. Continue... [Continue Reading]
The actor and singer remembered her co-star in 1973’s The Way We Were, who died in SeptemberOscars 2026 winners: the full listBarbra Streisand has paid tribute to her friend and former co-star Robert Redford at the 98th Academy Awards in Los Angeles.The actor and singer, 83, sang a portion of the title song from their 1973 romantic drama The Way We Were, directed by Sydney Pollack, after remembering the pair’s respect and affection for one another. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Much-loved actor, who died in October aged 79, remembered in emotional segment at the 98th Academy AwardsOscars 2026 winners: the full listThe 98th Oscars in Los Angeles have paid tribute to one of Hollywood’s best-loved and most singular stars, Diane Keaton, who died in October, aged 79.Rachel McAdams, who played Keaton’s daughter in 2005’s The Family Stone, took to stage to remember to a woman who “wore so many hats, literally and figuratively”, calling her “a legend with no end”. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Find out which films and stars have won the famous golden statuettes at the ceremony in Los Angeles. [Continue Reading]
Having been nominated in 1986, the actor sets a new record for the longest gap between nominations before a winOscars 2026 – follow the action live!The winners: the full list – updating liveAmy Madigan has won the best supporting actress Oscar for Weapons at the 98th Academy Awards,.Madigan defeated a strong field to take the prize, including Elle Fanning for Sentimental Value, Wunmi Mosaku for Sinners and Teyana Taylor for One Battle After Another. In doing so she set a new record for the longest gap between nominations before a win; she was previously nominated in the same category 40... [Continue Reading]
Two unearthed episodes, which were discovered in film canisters wrapped in plastic bags among the possessions of a dead collector in England, were restored by BBC archivists. [Continue Reading]
The Council of Arab Information Ministers on March 15 urged Arab media organizations to adhere to official reports from Arab states affected by Iranian hostile actions. This includes a number of Gulf and Levant countries currently experiencing military assaults, threats, and provocations attributed to Tehran. The council emphasized that consistent, verified information is essential to combat deliberate misinformation and keep the Arab public accurately informed amidst escalating regional security concerns. The affected countries , Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, and Iraq , have faced a series of Iranian-led attacks and provocations, contributing to rising tensions in the... [Continue Reading]
Film’s top stars buzzed over lychee martinis at Chanel’s annual Polo Lounge bash, and a Netflix chief mused about Hollywood’s biggest drama of the year. [Continue Reading]
As platforms make less from advertising, creators are struggling to monetise work – leading to calls for more government investment and tax breaksOn a humid afternoon in Lagos, a shoot for a comedy skit is under way on a set that looks more like a small film production.Dozens of people mill about: lighting assistants, a sound engineer, a makeup artist and even a content creator recording unscripted behind-the-scenes footage. At the centre is Broda Shaggi, born Samuel Animashaun Perry, who is issuing instructions, rehearsing lines and performing caricatures. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Arena tours, feature films and a new single , here's how one of America's biggest stars keeps climbing. [Continue Reading]
When Myf Warhurst arrived in the sleepy town of Eldorado to film the latest episode of Back Roads, she didn't anticipate she would be touching compost made from human waste. But Hamish Skermer has that effect. [Continue Reading]
Motaz Malhees is an actor in The Voice of Hind Rajab, a film about a Palestinian girl killed by the IDF in Gaza in 2024Palestinian actor Motaz Malhees said a travel ban imposed by Donald Trump is preventing him from attending Sunday’s Academy Awards, whose nominees include a movie in which he has a starring role.The Voice of Hind Rajab, a film about a five-year-old Palestinian girl killed by Israeli forces in Gaza in 2024, has been nominated for best international feature film. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
When I heard the rumours that Billie Eilish may make her film acting debut it was irritating to think that such a role was being given to a relative novice. [Continue Reading]
And he's made a film about it... [Continue Reading]
Ahead of the Oscar ceremony in Los Angeles, RTÉ's Arts and Media Correspondent Evelyn O'Rourke reports on the Irish film industry looking to promote their business in order to build Ireland as a global production hub. [Continue Reading]
There are very few certainties and bound to be surprises in store! [Continue Reading]
From who gets to nominate, to why Best Picture is counted differently, here is how the Academy Awards voting system works ahead of Sunday night's ceremony, and how a new rule on film viewing could affect the final ballot. [Continue Reading]
Palestinian actor Motaz Malhees said a travel ban imposed by Donald Trump’s administration is preventing him from attending Sunday’s Academy Awards, whose nominees include a movie in which he has a starring role. The Voice of Hind Rajab, a film about a five-year-old Palestinian girl killed by Israeli forces in Gaza in 2024, has been Oscar-nominated for best international feature film. Malhees, who plays the role of a call centre operator attempting to help her, said he cannot attend the Academy... [Continue Reading]
Spanish cinema has entered a new and more diverse era, film experts say. Oliver Laxe, the director of Oscar-nominated “Sirat,” embodies the shift. [Continue Reading]
Recent events in Dubai have escalated concerns regarding the safety and legal implications for foreign nationals in the wake of missile strikes believed to be from Iran. On Friday morning, explosions were reported in Dubai’s financial district, resulting in visible black smoke and damage from debris attributed to an intercepted missile. Local authorities confirmed that a building was affected by this debris, emphasizing the ongoing volatility in the region. In light of these incidents, the British Embassy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has issued a warning to British nationals against photographing or sharing images related to the missile strikes.... [Continue Reading]