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Tom Cruise To Receive Honorary Oscar at 2025 Governors Awards

June 18, 2025, 5:58 pm

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the recipients of the 2025 Governors Awards. Tom Cruise, Dolly Parton, Debbie Allen, and Wynn Thomas will receive honorary Oscars for their exceptional contributions to cinema and society.

Janet Yang, President of the Academy’s Board of Governors, said in a statement, “The Board is honoured to recognise these brilliant artists.”

Tom Cruise to Be Honoured for Commitment to Cinema and Stunts

Tom Cruise, one of Hollywood’s most bankable stars, will receive an Honorary Oscar for his relentless dedication to theatrical filmmaking. In addition, known for performing his death-defying stunts, Cruise has played a pivotal role in revitalising the box office and the action genre.

Yang praised Cruise’s legacy, saying, “Tom Cruise’s incredible commitment to our filmmaking community, to the theatrical experience, and the stunt community has inspired us all.”

Cruise has received two Best Actor Oscar nominations for Born on the Fourth of July and Jerry Maguire. Moreover, his filmography includes iconic hits like Risky Business, A Few Good Men, Interview With the Vampire, Eyes Wide Shut, and the blockbuster Mission: Impossible series.

Dolly Parton to Receive Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award

The Academy will award legendary musician and actress Dolly Parton the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award for her decades of charitable work. With more than 100 million records sold, 49 studio albums, and iconic roles in films like Nine to Five and Steel Magnolias, Parton’s impact spans music, film, and philanthropy.

Yang said, “Beloved performer Dolly Parton exemplifies the spirit of the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award through her unwavering dedication to charitable efforts.”

Parton, a two-time Oscar nominee for Best Original Song, launched the Dollywood Foundation in 1988. Furthermore, she founded Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which has since delivered over 285 million free books to children worldwide.

Debbie Allen Recognised for Her Trailblazing Career in Dance and Acting

The Academy will honour Emmy-winning choreographer and actor Debbie Allen for her contributions across film, television, and live performance.

“Debbie Allen is a trailblazing choreographer and actor whose work has captivated generations and crossed genres,” Yang stated.

Allen has choreographed the Academy Awards ceremony seven times and worked on films such as Forget Paris, A Jazzman’s Blues, and The Six Triple Eight. Her acting credits include Fame, Ragtime, and Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life is Calling, while her production work includes Amistad and A Star for Rose.

Oscars: New Rule Requires Voters to Watch All Nominated Films, Sparks Social Media Debate

April 22, 2025, 3:51 pm

The Academy’s latest rule for the 98th Oscars has created an online stir. Starting with the upcoming edition, members of the Academy must confirm they have watched all nominated films in a category before casting their votes. The aim is to ensure a more informed and responsible voting process—though many online users are shocked that this wasn’t already a requirement.

Internet Reacts to “New” Rule with Surprise

The new voting guideline, reported by Variety, left many social media users scratching their heads. One user summed up the collective confusion by asking, “THEY WEREN’T DOING THAT BEFORE?” Others speculated this might explain past snubs, with a comment stating, “This explains why movies like The Color Purple, What’s Love Got to Do With It, and Malcolm X were snubbed. These voters were NOT watching Black films?”

Another user wondered how the Academy plans to verify the process, asking, “And how are they gonna keep them accountable?” One even jokingly suggested, “Maybe give them a quiz on the movie before submitting a vote or something.”

‘Were They Just Voting on Vibes?’

As memes flooded X (formerly Twitter), one remark captured the spirit of the discussion: “Were they just voting on vibes?” Another joked, “Guess they were voting based on IMDb scores lol.” Skeptics questioned the practicality of the rule. One user wrote, “This isn’t realistic though. Like the 2023 year to watch every movie nominated for the Oscars would’ve taken someone 75 days straight and that’s with no breaks.”

Meanwhile, others questioned the integrity of past ceremonies. “So the Oscars were fraudulent too??” one post read, while another user said, “I don’t understand … what were their votes based on before?”

New Voting Guidelines Aim for Fairer Process

The Academy’s rule change mirrors the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)’s policy, which already mandates viewing all nominated films in categories like Best Film. While the move intends to make voting more credible, doubts remain about how this will be enforced.

Additionally, for Oscars 2026, all nominated films will now appear on the final voting ballot, potentially helping voters focus more comprehensively on the selections.

New Deadlines and Expanded Eligibility for International Films

The Academy has also updated several timelines and eligibility criteria. The nominations voting window will run from January 12 to January 16, with nominees revealed on January 22. The Oscar Nominees Luncheon is set for February 10, and the ceremony will take place on March 15, 2026.

New provisions will also give more opportunities to international filmmakers and adjust submission timelines across various categories.

Eva Mendes Hails Ryan Gosling for Oscars Stunt Category Push

April 12, 2025, 4:35 pm

Actor Eva Mendes paid tribute to Ryan Gosling, her boyfriend and co-star in “The Place Beyond the Pines,” for helping get stunts recognised as a new Oscars award category.

Oscars to Introduce Stunt Award in 2027

Following decades of passionate appeals for an Oscar to honor action sequences, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Thursday confirmed that it is introducing an award for outstanding achievement in stunt design starting at the 100th Academy Awards, which will recognize films released in 2027.

Mendes Applauds Long-Awaited Recognition

In a Friday Instagram post, Mendes commended Gosling for showcasing the stunt community during the promotional tour of his movie “The Fall Guy” which was centered on a stuntman last year.

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“My man is the F best! Unfortunately, success is almost only measured by box office. So I’m extra proud of my man for turning his entire Fall Guy press tour into a campaign to get stunts recognized by the Oscars.

“And now after Almost 100 years of stunt design not being acknowledged by the Academy, it’s officially a category!! This is a HUGE success! And an achievement that will last. Congratulations to the incredible stunt community!!” she wrote.

Gosling and Blunt Honored Stunt Artists at 2024 Oscars

At the 2024 Oscars show, Gosling, together with “The Fall Guy” co-star Emily Blunt, appeared in a show reel honoring the stunt community’s input towards global cinema.

In her social post, Mendes also uploaded a collection of images of her boyfriend in which he is caught holding a ‘Give Stunts an Oscar’ signboard along with stunts people and Blunt and a snap of the official Oscars announcement.

“BTW, this is the last time I post a pic of my man and the total babe that is Emily Blunt. No más!” she wrote.

Mendes, 51, and Gosling, 44, have been in a relationship since 2011 and are parents to daughters Esmeralda and Amada.

Oscars Voting Deadline Extended Amid Los Angeles Wildfires

January 9, 2025, 12:49 pm

In light of the horrific wildfires in Los Angeles, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has modified the schedule for voting on Oscar nominations. Voting for the Academy’s almost 10,000 members, which started on January 8 and was originally set to expire on January 12, has been extended until January 14. The nominations announcement has also been rescheduled for January 19. An email from CEO Bill Kramer, sent on January 8, communicated these changes to members.

The email said, “We stand in solidarity with the victims of these devastating fires and extend our deepest condolences to all those affected by these catastrophic fires. Many of our members and colleagues are based in the Los Angeles area, so you are in our thoughts. In other schedule changes, the International Feature Shortlist Screening has been postponed, as have the Los Angeles and New York Sound Branch and Makeup Artists and Hairstylists Bake-Offs originally planned for January 11.”

The ongoing flames in Los Angeles have caused extensive damage; some residents lost their houses to the fires, and five people have died. The Los Angeles Fire Department reports that a new fire, known as the Sunset Fire, started in the Hollywood Hills and has now grown to 20 acres between Runyon Canyon and Wattles Park.

Famous sites like the Hollywood sign and the Dolby Theatre, the site of the yearly Oscars ceremony, are in danger due to this fire. The 2025 Oscars, hosted by Conan O’Brien, are scheduled for March 2 despite these issues.

Kangana Ranaut Criticizes Oscars For Selecting Films That Paint India Negatively

January 8, 2025, 2:03 pm

Kangana Ranaut recently voiced her concerns about the kinds of films selected for the Oscars, especially criticizing those that portray India negatively. Speaking to Times Now, she argued that the Oscars often favour films that depict India as a “s**thole,” such as Slumdog Millionaire. According to Kangana, the narratives pushed by these films usually highlight issues like poverty or religious intolerance, which makes India look bad. She also mentioned a recent film that has received much acclaim, which, according to its director, depicts India as a country where freedom of love is curbed due to religious intolerance. Although she admitted that she hadn’t watched the film, she claimed that such films are part of the Oscars’ agenda.

Kangana’s statements reflect her anger at the overall depiction of India in international cinema. She added that, when films showcasing the problems of India or deficiencies there get notice, Emergency does not fit in with such films because Kangana’s film projects an Indian picture as something more differentiated and empowering than that usually in search of a win for Oscars from the West. But the lady doesn’t care for either the validation of an Indian or Western award show, though she finds fault with the selection process. For her, Emergency is a quality film per se.

The film Emergency is a biographical drama based on the controversial Emergency period in India, imposed by then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi between 1975 and 1977. Kangana portrays the role of Indira Gandhi, and it goes through a political and social chaos of that era. It stars a strong ensemble cast which includes Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, Vishak Nair, and Mahima Chaudhry, to name a few. It underlines a major historical event in India’s political landscape and aims to highlight the struggle of that period.

With repeated delays, Emergency is set for January 17, 2025. Interest is expected as Kangana, once again, gets to play the character of Indira Gandhi while it is going to be action-packed and full of biographical details. Having her firm opinion on the global award scene, Kangana does see great potential in this film and hopes it will present the strength of the country and resilience at its very best.

‘Swatantrya Veer Savarkar’ Chosen As India’s Official Submission For Oscars 2025

September 24, 2024, 6:46 pm

The biographical film ‘Swatantrya Veer Savarkar’, centered on the life of Indian freedom fighter Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, has officially been submitted as one of India’s entries for the 96th Academy Awards (Oscars 2025). The announcement has sparked immense pride and excitement among the film’s creators, marking a significant milestone for the project that celebrates one of India’s unsung heroes.

Produced by Anand Pandit, Sandeep Singh, and Randeep Hooda, the film has already garnered considerable attention for its historical significance. Randeep Hooda, who not only stars in the lead role but also directed the film, shared his excitement over the news. He said, “It’s an honor to represent a film that resonates so deeply with Indian history. ‘Swatantrya Veer Savarkar’ is a film that aims to bring forgotten stories to the forefront, and this recognition pushes our narrative even further.”

The filmmakers expressed their gratitude for this international acknowledgment. Speaking on behalf of the team, producer Anand Pandit said, “This is a moment of great pride, not just for our team, but for everyone who believes in telling stories of our unsung heroes. Being chosen as one of India’s entries for the Oscars is a huge validation of our efforts.”

Sandeep Singh, who co-produced the film, highlighted the journey of creating ‘Swatantrya Veer Savarkar’, acknowledging the challenges and triumphs that led to its Oscar submission. He added, “Receiving this nod for the Oscars is a testament to the hard work of the entire cast and crew.”

The team also extended their best wishes to Kiran Rao and the creators of ‘Laapata Ladies‘, who are also representing India at the 96th Academy Awards. “We wish them all the best. Together, we represent the power of Indian cinema on a global platform,” they stated.

‘Swatantrya Veer Savarkar’ brings to life the journey of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, a prominent nationalist and social reformer, detailing his contributions to India’s independence movement and the sacrifices he made for the nation.

Save the Date: BAFTA Unveils 2025 Film Awards Schedule!

April 20, 2024, 3:27 pm

The dates for the British Film and Television Association’s film awards event in 2019 have been set. The Hollywood Reporter states that it will take place on Sunday, February 16, 2025. The Hollywood Reporter claims that Sunday, February 16, 2025, is when it will take place.
Given the date, the BAFTA will take place precisely two weeks before the March 2 Oscar ceremony in 2025.

Once more, the British awards will take place during the Berlin Film Festival, which takes place from February 13 to February 23. Many British executives will be booking flights back from the German city on the first festival weekend.
The location of the 2025 awards event is still up in the air according to BAFTA. This year’s ceremony was held at London’s Royal Festival Hall, three weeks ahead of the Oscars.

By keeping its traditional date before the Oscars, the BAFTAs aim to uphold their position as the foremost global celebration and a dependable forecaster of Academy Award champions. The 77th BAFTA Awards correctly forecasted the success of Oppenheimer at the Oscars, while also foreseeing the overlooking of Martin Scorsese’s The Killers of the Flower Moon and Greta Gerwig’s Barbie.

The film ‘The Killers of the Flower Moon’ failed to secure any wins at both the BAFTAs and the Oscars, while ‘Barbie’ only managed to clinch a single Oscar for its original song, “What Was I Made For?” performed by Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell.

Around 7,800 industry experts belonging to the British Film and Television Association participate in the BAFTA voting process across three stages: initially nominating films for consideration, then selecting nominees, and ultimately deciding the winners. The Hollywood Reporter mentions that BAFTA will unveil the complete timeline and criteria for eligibility for the 78th BAFTA Awards in the upcoming weeks.

‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ actor Shameik Moore apologizes for Oscars reaction.

March 12, 2024, 4:44 pm

‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ star Shameik Moore has expressed regret for his initial reaction after the film failed to win an award at the 2024 Oscars. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Moore, who voices Miles Morales (aka Spider-Man) in the franchise, took to social media (formerly known as Twitter) to voice his disappointment, stating that the film was “robbed” after losing to Hayao Miyazaki’s ‘The Boy and the Heron’ in the best-animated feature film category.

*robbed

— Shameik Moore (@shameikmoore) March 11, 2024

Moore faced criticism for his comments, with many rebuking him for belittling Miyazaki’s critically acclaimed work. Some urged Moore to show respect for Miyazaki’s artistry. Shortly after, Moore issued an apology, acknowledging that he should have been more gracious in his initial response.

“Respect to the winners. It’s true, I’m definitely a sore loser, but we didn’t lose. Spiderverse has impacted A LOT of lives, we may not have been acknowledged tonight but life goes on, and BEYOND….. yea get ready,” Moore wrote in a follow-up post.

Respect to the winners. It’s true, I’m definitely a sore loser, but we didn’t lose, Spiderverse has impacted ALOT of lives, we may not have been acknowledged tonight but life goes on, and BEYOND….. yea get ready ?

— Shameik Moore (@shameikmoore) March 11, 2024

One fan highlighted the appropriate reactions of Christopher Miller, co-writer and producer of ‘Across the Spider-Verse’. Miller had tweeted, “Well, if you’re gonna lose, might as well lose to the GOAT.” Moore quoted the fan’s comment in a tweet, apologizing for his behavior: “You’re right, honestly the whole Spiderverse team are such good sports. Very professional and I’m excited to see what comes of this. I’m young, and a fighter, so forgive my nature. Congrats to the winners.”

While ‘Across the Spider-Verse’ did not win any awards, the first film in the animated franchise did win the 2019 Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.

Jimmy Kimmel Convinced To Host The Oscars Again

February 21, 2024, 12:42 pm

Jimmy Kimmel, the American TV host and comedian who will host the 96th Oscar ceremony next month, has stated that he did not anticipate returning to the stage.

The Hollywood Reporter reported that Kimmel told the Los Angeles Times, “I did not think I would ever do it again.”

He first presented the Academy Awards in 2017, when La La Land was mistakenly revealed as the best picture instead of ‘Moonlight’. He returned in 2018, and again last year.

“I did two of them, and they went well — something crazy happened at one of them with a story I’ll have for the rest of my life,” he said of the 2017 and 2018 gigs.

“I know how much work goes into [the Oscars], so I thought, ‘Yeah, I don’t necessarily want to do this ever again.'”

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Kimmel claimed that one of the most difficult aspects of presenting the Oscars is discussing films that his audience has not seen.

In 2017, he said, “I made a joke about Moonlight that made it clear to me that the vast majority of the room had not seen the movie, even though it won Best Picture.”

Last year, Kimmel stated that ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ changed his mind.

“I knew there was a movie that people had seen, and it just makes the job easier.”

Though he had expected that would be the end of it, Barbie left him with the same feelings regarding the 2024 event.

“I am sitting in a movie theatre watching Barbie and thinking, ‘Well, maybe I’ll do this again because at least I have a point of reference with everyone,'” he said.
“I always dreamed of hosting the Oscars exactly four times,” Kimmel joked when he was named host in November. He is now the fourth most frequent Academy Awards host in history, after Bob Hope (19), Billy Crystal (9), and Johnny Carson (5).
Molly McNearney, Kimmel’s wife and co-head writer for Jimmy Kimmel Live!, is also an executive producer of the show.
The 96th Academy Awards will be televised live on ABC on March 10 from the Dolby Theatre.

Carey Mulligan Disputes Notion That Recognition Doesn’t Matter

February 7, 2024, 11:54 am

Carey Mulligan, an English actor, argues that actors who claim “the recognition doesn’t matter are lying.”
Mulligan has been nominated for Best Actress at the Academy Awards for her work as Felicia Montealegre in Bradley Cooper’s film ‘Maestro.’

According to The Hollywood Reporter, she stated in The London Times that the “nomination is just the coolest thing. Because it is from your peers. It’s wicked.”
She went on to state, “Those who claim the recognition doesn’t matter are lying.”

She expressed her disappointment with Barbie filmmaker Greta Gerwig’s lack of nomination for best director at this year’s Oscars, despite massive public anger.
“I’m gutted for Greta because I don’t know what else you can do as a director to get nominated,” Mulligan told the Times.

“You make a critically acclaimed film that’s also an incredible global success, and yet you don’t get nominated?”

Carey Mulligan also participated in this year’s ‘Saltburn,’ which was written and directed by Emerald Fennell and earned no Oscar nominations, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

“I went to the Saltburn premiere in L.A., and I sat with Em, and there were 1,700 people having the greatest experience, so I don’t know,” she said.
“I think the main takeaway is just how incredibly it was picked up. Initially, people didn’t know how to respond and then suddenly it took over the internet and now it’s become this enormous phenomenon where you can buy candles called Jacob Elordi‘s Bathwater,” she said.

‘Saltburn’, Mulligan’s second collaboration with Fennell came after she received an Oscar nod for her performance in 2020’s ‘Promising Young Woman.’ Fennell received the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for the same film.

Ram Charan, Jr NTR And Karan Johar Get Invites To Become Academy Members

June 29, 2023, 12:12 pm

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recently made its membership invitations. And guess what? Indian film celebrities Ram Charan, Mani Ratnam, Karan Johar, Siddharth Roy Kapur, Chandrabose, and MM Keeravani have been invited by the organisation to be members.

‘RRR’ art director Sabu Cyril and cinematographer K.K. Senthil Kumar have also been invited. “The Academy is proud to welcome these artists and professionals into our membership,” Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang said in a statement, Variety reported.

“They represent extraordinary global talent across cinematic disciplines and have made a vital impact on the arts and sciences of motion pictures and on movie fans worldwide.”

Austin Butler, Ke Huy Quan, Keke Palmer, NT Rama Rao Jr, and music superstar Taylor Swift are also among the 398 artists and executives invited to join the membership of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences.

If all of this year’s invitees accept membership, it will bring the total number of overall Academy members to 10,817 (up from 10,665 last year), with 9,375 eligible to vote (a decrease from 9,665 due to deaths, retirements and moving to emeritus status) for the 96th Oscars, set to take place on March 10, 2024.

The 2023 class is 40 percent women. 34 percent belong to underrepresented ethnic/racial communities and 52 percent hail from 51 countries and territories outside the United States.

Other interesting statistics about this invitee class are four branches invited more women than men to join — casting directors, costume designers, makeup artists and hairstylists, and marketing and public relations. The Actors and Directors branches had most of their candidates hail from underrepresented ethnic and racial communities.

Eight filmmakers have been invited to multiple branches — Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert (“Everything Everywhere All at Once”), Colm Bairead (“The Quiet Girl”), Edward Berger (“All Quiet on the Western Front”), Antonio Campos (“The Devil All the Time”), Lukas Dhont (“Close”), Ana Katz (“The Dog Who Wouldn’t be Quiet”) and Santiago Mitre (“Argentina, 1985”); however, they can only select one upon accepting membership.

In 2022, the Oscars invited 397 new members, including singer Billie Eilish, Oscar winner Ariana DeBose, “Belfast” stars Caitriona Balfe, Jamie Dornan, and Disney exec Dana Walden.

With the addition of this new member class, the Academy is now 34 percent women, 18 percent from underrepresented communities, and 20 percent from outside the U.S.

This year’s slate of awards contenders will have massive star power and legendary filmmakers in the mix such as Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon” with Leonardo DiCaprio and Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune Part Two” with Zendaya and Timothee Chalamet.

PM Modi congratulates team ‘RRR’, says ‘this is very special accomplishment’

January 11, 2023, 1:07 pm

RRR team is on cloud nine as the film’s track ‘Naatu Naatu’ made India proud at the 2023 Golden Globe Awards stage after which Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the team of RRR on Wednesday.

Taking to Twitter PM Modi tweeted, “A very special accomplishment! Compliments to @mmkeeravaani, Prem Rakshith, Kaala Bhairava, Chandrabose, @Rahulsipligunj. I also congratulate @ssrajamouli, @tarak9999, @AlwaysRamCharan, and the entire team of @RRRMovie. This prestigious honor has made every Indian very proud.”

Meanwhile, the movie ‘RRR’ which is directed by filmmaker SS Rajamouli won the Best Original song trophy for its song ‘Naatu Naatu’.

Earlier in December ‘RRR’ song Naatu Naatu also made it to the 95th Oscars for Best Original Song and with other 14 songs it competes.

Moreover, MM Keeravani did the lyrical composition of ‘Naatu Naatu’ which is sung by Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava, choreographed by Prem Rakshith, and lyrics given by Chandrabose.

However, at the 2023 Golden Globes ceremony RRR’s director SS Rajamouli and the film’s lead stars Jr NTR and Ram Charan and ‘Naatu Naatu’ composer MM Keeravaani marked their presence in the ceremony.

The Kashmir Files Among Indian Films in Oscar’s Reminder List

January 10, 2023, 1:10 pm

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has released a list of 301 feature films eligible for Oscars and Indian films that have made the cut include Vivek Aghnihotri’s Kashmir Files, Bhansali’s Gangubai Kathiawadi , SS Rajmouli’s RRR, and Rishab Shetty’s Kantara.

On the moment Vivek Agnihotri tweeted. BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: #ThekashmirFiles has been shortlisted for #Oscars2023 in the first list of@TheAcademy . It’s one of the 5 films from India. I wish all of them very best. A great year for Indian cinema.

The list also includes Pan Nalin’s Chello Show (Last Film Show), which is India’s official Oscar entry, Marathi films Me Vasantrao, Tujhya Sathi Kahi Hi, R Madhavan’s Rocketry: The Nambi Effect, Iravin Nizhal and Kannada movie Vikrant Rona. Documentaries All That Breathes by Shaunak Sen and Kartiki Gonsalves’ The Elephant Whisperers are also part of the list.

Out of these 4 movies have already made it to nominations that are Chello Show, RRR , The Elephant Whispers, and All That Breathes. The reminder list incorporates motion pictures that can formally contend in different classifications yet simply highlighting in the list doesn’t ensure that the film will progress in the last selections of the Foundation Grants, to be reported on January 24.

The Kashmir Files released in March 2022 narrates the events of 1990s in Kashmi. The film helmed by Vivek Aghnihotri starred Anupam Kher, Mithun Chakraborty, Darshan Kumar among others. The film although was a major success received backlash and praise from certain sections of society.

The 95th Academy Awards will be held on March 12, 2023 at Los Angeles’ Dolly Theatre. TV presenter Jimmy Kimmel will be presenting the Oscars . India’s history with the Oscar entries for the last few years were – Koozhangal, Jallikattu, Gully Boy, Village Rockstars, Newton, Visaranani, all of which have failed to make the Oscar shortlist. The only Indian films to have been nominated for an Oscar so far have been Mother India, Salaam Bombay and Lagaan.