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17 stories · latest Oct 28, 2026 · Awards & Red Carpet, Celebrity, TV & Film

Everything to know about Academy Awards

The Academy Awards, commonly known as the Oscars, is Hollywood's premier annual entertainment ceremony hosted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The honor celebrates global achievements across categories such as Best International Feature Film, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Original Song, and Best Actress.

Recent news highlights preparations for upcoming ceremonies, including locked-in dates for the 2027 broadcast and the historic 100th anniversary telecast set for 2028. Recent coverage also details national submissions from countries like Poland, France, Spain, and Italy, along with personal reflections from past winners and stars regarding their experiences and conditions for participating in future broadcasts.

  • Coverage of the Academy Awards focuses heavily on early international feature submissions and scheduling milestones for future telecasts.
  • Reports also frequently detail past winners' personal memories alongside high-profile stars establishing strict conditions for future appearances.
  • Additionally, ongoing awards campaigns highlight industry projections across screenplay, music, and performance categories.

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  1. Diane Warren Is Heading Back to the Oscars With New Track 'By Any Means'

    Aug 19, 2026

    Diane Warren launched an Oscar campaign for Best Original Song with her new track By Any Means.

    Diane Warren Is Heading Back to the Oscars With New Track 'By Any Means'
  2. Chris Rock Sets One Major Condition for Ever Returning to the Oscars

    Sep 8, 2026

    Chris Rock announced he will only return to the Academy Awards stage if he is competing as an official nominee.

    Chris Rock Sets One Major Condition for Ever Returning to the Oscars
  3. Oscar Race Begins: France and Spain Declare Submissions for 2027 International Feature Film Category

    Sep 16, 2026

    France and Spain declared official entries for the Best International Feature Film category at the 99th ceremony.

    Oscar Race Begins: France and Spain Declare Submissions for 2027 International Feature Film Category
  4. Oscars Lock In 2027 And 2028 Dates As Hollywood Awards Calendar Takes Shape

    Sep 18, 2026

    The Academy set official calendar dates for the 2027 and 2028 Oscar broadcasts, marking its 100th anniversary in 2028.

    Oscars Lock In 2027 And 2028 Dates As Hollywood Awards Calendar Takes Shape
  5. Poland Enters Cannes Winner 'Fatherland' Into Oscar International Feature Race

    Sep 18, 2026

    Poland selected Paweł Pawlikowski's drama Fatherland as its official Best International Feature Film submission.

    Poland Enters Cannes Winner 'Fatherland' Into Oscar International Feature Race

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Oscar Race Heats Up With Epic Movies And Screenplay Shakeups
Oscars Lock In 2027 And 2028 Dates As Hollywood Awards Calendar Takes Shape
Oscar Race Begins: France and Spain Declare Submissions for 2027 International Feature Film Category
Italy Unveils 21-Title Oscar Shortlist Led By Nanni Moretti And Venice Winner
Chris Rock Sets One Major Condition for an Oscars Return After Infamous Slap
Rock told Variety: “The only way I’ll go back is if I’m nominated, and I’m not getting nominated.”
Rock (seen here at the 2022 ceremony before the slap) indicated that he’ll never host the Oscars again, after doing so in 2005 and 2016.
Rock (pictured here) also said he wishes “nothing would have happened” when he was asked about the slap.
Chris Rock Sets One Major Condition for Ever Returning to the Oscars
Diane Warren Is Heading Back to the Oscars With New Track 'By Any Means'
Julia Roberts' First Oscars With Kiefer Sutherland Remembered
Inside the Early Buzz for the 2027 Oscars Race
Ryan Phillippe Revisits 'Wild Night' at 2006 Oscars With Reese Witherspoon
Oscars Make History With Over 100 International Film Entries
SS Rajamouli’s 'Varanasi' Teases Wild Action Sequences As Filmmakers Eye Oscars Stunt Category

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YouTubeOscar Race Begins: France and Spain Declare Submissions for 2027 International Feature Film Category
YouTubeOscar Race Begins: France and Spain Declare Submissions for 2027 International Feature Film Category
YouTubeOscar Race Begins: France and Spain Declare Submissions for 2027 International Feature Film Category
YouTubeOscar Race Begins: France and Spain Declare Submissions for 2027 International Feature Film Category

Academy Awards: your questions

When is the 100th anniversary of the Academy Awards?

The 100th anniversary of the Academy Awards will be celebrated during the 2028 telecast.

Will Chris Rock host or present at the Oscars again?

Chris Rock stated he will only consider returning to the Oscars stage if he is attending as an official nominee.

Has Diane Warren won an Oscar?

Diane Warren is seeking her 18th nomination for Best Original Song with her track By Any Means in hopes of securing her first competitive win.

Which films are entering the Best International Feature Film race?

Countries including Poland, France, and Spain have submitted official entries like Poland's Fatherland, while Italy announced a 21-film shortlist for consideration.

What year did Sandra Bullock win her Best Actress Oscar?

Sandra Bullock won the Best Actress Academy Award in March 2010 for her role in The Blind Side.

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