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newsbytesapp.com | Tanvi Gupta
Home / News / Entertainment News / Can 'Thunderbolts' save Marvel from another 'Brave New World'-style mess The upcoming film, Thunderbolts, will likely rectify the criticism Brave New World received for introducing too many new characters without proper development.
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newsbytesapp.com | Tanvi Gupta
Musk wrote, "This is messed up. Should just be who is best, not best with an asterisk!" His remarks came in response to the Academy's "Representation and Inclusion Standards," which were introduced in 2020. The guidelines are intended to "encourage equitable representation" in Hollywood by mandating that films include cast and crew members from "underrepresented racial, ethnic, gender, and disability groups" for Best Picture Oscar consideration. This is messed up.
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newsbytesapp.com | Tanvi Gupta
What's the story Amazon Prime Video has dropped the trailer for its upcoming father-daughter dance drama, Be Happy, following the announcement of its global premiere date. Directed by Remo D'Souza and produced by Lizelle Remo D'Souza under Remo Dsouza Entertainment Pvt Ltd, the film features Abhishek Bachchan in the lead. Be Happy celebrates the deep bond between a father and daughter, beautifully portrayed through the power of music and dance.
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newsbytesapp.com | Tanvi Gupta
Erivo began her journey toward EGOT in 2016, winning a Tony for her role in Broadway's The Color Purple. She won a Grammy the next year for the show's soundtrack album and subsequently won an Emmy for Outstanding Daytime Performance as part of the cast's appearance on The Today Show. Now, she's just one step away from completing this prestigious quartet of awards with an Oscar.
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newsbytesapp.com | Tanvi Gupta
Khakee: The Bengal Chapter is the next installment in the successful Khakee franchise, following Khakee: The Bihar Chapter. The new series dives into the tumultuous and politically charged streets of Bengal during the early 2000s. It introduces audiences to a fearless IPS officer, Arjun Maitra, who enters a world dominated by gangsters and corrupt politicians after a decorated cop is shockingly murdered.
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newsbytesapp.com | Tanvi Gupta
What's the story The 24-karat gold-plated Oscar statuettes, each worth about $400 (roughly ₹35,000), contribute significantly to the estimated $57 million (₹497 crore) production cost of the annual Academy Awards ceremony. Standing 13.5 inches tall and weighing 3.86kg, these trophies are painstakingly made from gold-plated bronze. But, there's a catch: Winners can't sell their Oscars without first returning them to the Academy for a token fee of just $1.
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newsbytesapp.com | Tanvi Gupta
Despite being nominated for several awards, both Nosferatu and A Complete Unknown went home empty-handed. The gothic horror film, written and directed by Robert Eggers, was nominated in four categories, including cinematography, costume design, makeup & hair styling, and production design. Meanwhile, the Timothee Chalamet-led Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown received eight nominations but didn't win anything. Their lack of success only added to the night's surprises.
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newsbytesapp.com | Tanvi Gupta
Helmed by Brady Corbet, the epic period drama follows a Hungarian-Jewish Holocaust survivor (Brody) who moves to the US in his pursuit of the American Dream. With his win, Brody joins an exclusive group of actors who have maintained a perfect Oscar win record from multiple nominations. Notably, Sebastian Stan, Timothée Chalamet, Colman Domingo, and Ralph Fiennes were also contenders for this prestigious award.
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newsbytesapp.com | Tanvi Gupta
What's the story At just 25, Mikey Madison has already claimed a British Academy Film Award (BAFTA) and an Independent Spirit Award for her bold performance in Anora. Now, she adds the ultimate accolade—an Oscar! In one of the night's most interesting battles, Madison emerged victorious over frontrunners Cynthia Erivo (Wicked), Karla Sofía Gascón (Emilia Pérez), Demi Moore (The Substance), and Fernanda Torres (I'm Still Here).
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newsbytesapp.com | Tanvi Gupta
What's the story Sean Baker has emerged victorious in a fiercely contested Best Director race at the Academy Awards, securing victory over The Brutalist's Brady Corbet. Baker's win comes for Anora, a quirky yet heartfelt drama centered on a Brooklyn sex worker who unexpectedly marries the son of a Russian oligarch. To note, Baker had never previously received an Oscar nomination for directing.
