In brief: ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ series headed to Max and more

In brief: ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ series headed to Max and more

A series adaptation based on Crazy Rich Asians is headed to Max. Adele Lim, who wrote the 2018 film directed by Jon M. Chu, will be the showrunner and executive produce the series, Variety reports. Chu will return as an executive producer. The show will be based off of Kevin Kwan’s book series of the…Read More…

Oscars 2025: The winners

Oscars 2025: The winners

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and SciencesThe 97th Academy Awards, hosted by Conan O’Brien, aired live from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 2.Anora was the night’s big winner, taking home five Oscars including best picture, best director for Sean Baker and best actress for Mikey Madison.Here are the winners:Best supporting actorKieran…Read More…

Oscars 2025: ‘Anora’ wins best picture

Oscars 2025: ‘Anora’ wins best picture

Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesThere was no clear front-runner for best picture going into Oscar night, but in the end it was the independent film Anora that grabbed the trophy, beating out The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown, Conclave, Emilia Pérez and Wicked for the top honor.“We made this with very little money but all of our hearts,” producer Samantha Quan…Read More…

Oscars 2025: Sean Baker wins best director for ‘Anora’

Oscars 2025: Sean Baker wins best director for ‘Anora’

PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty ImagesSean Baker won best director at the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday night.This was his third Oscar win of the night for his film Anora. He also won for his original screenplay and for editing the movie. It was his first nomination in the best director category. Later on, he…Read More…

Oscars 2025: Mikey Madison takes home award for best actress

Oscars 2025: Mikey Madison takes home award for best actress

Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesThe Academy Award for best actress goes to Mikey Madison. She was awarded for her role in Anora, beating out fellow nominees Cynthia Erivo (Wicked), Karla Sofía Gascón (Emilia Pérez), Demi Moore (The Substance) and Fernanda Torres (I’m Still Here).“This is very surreal,” Madison began her speech. “I grew up in LA…Read More…

Oscars 2025: Adrien Brody wins second best actor Oscar

Oscars 2025: Adrien Brody wins second best actor Oscar

Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times via Getty ImagesAdrien Brody is a two-time Oscar winner.Brody nabbed his second best actor award, this time for his role in The Brutalist, beating out Timothée Chalamet, Colman Domingo, Ralph Fiennes and Sebastian Stan for the honor. He previously won in 2003 for The Pianist.“Acting is a very…Read More…

Oscars 2025: Whoopi Goldberg, Oprah Winfrey, Queen Latifah praise Quincy Jones’ work in film and television

Oscars 2025: Whoopi Goldberg, Oprah Winfrey, Queen Latifah praise Quincy Jones’ work in film and television

Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesQuincy Jones’ work as a director and producer was recognized Sunday at the 97th Academy Awards.Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey, who were part of his Color Purple film, praised his work while highlighting some of his many achievements, including becoming the first Black composer to be nominated for best original song. “When we talk about…Read More…

Oscars 2025: Morgan Freeman pays tribute to ‘dear friend’ Gene Hackman

Oscars 2025: Morgan Freeman pays tribute to ‘dear friend’ Gene Hackman

Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesMorgan Freeman made an appearance at the 97th Academy Awards Sunday, where he paid tribute to his “dear friend” Gene Hackman.“This week, our community lost a giant. And I lost a dear friend, Gene Hackman,” Freeman began, noting the two worked on Unforgiven and Under Suspicion. “Like everyone who ever shared a scene with…Read More…