Amy Schumer Pitched the Idea of Ukraine President Zelenskyy Appearing at the Oscars

Editor’s note: Mooky Greidinger is CEO of the world’s second-largest exhibitor, Cineworld, which also owns Regal in the U.S. A staunch supporter of the theatrical experience, Greidinger grew up in the industry and is avowedly passionate about the movie business. But as Oscars weekend arrives, he is confounded by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, as, in his words, “many of the largest and most influential films of today remain unrecognized.” Greidinger penned the guest column below in which he calls for the Academy Board to convene an “industry emergency committee… to brainstorm and identify a more sustainable solution.”

Oscar nomination for his role in Christmas film comedy, Elf.He made the comments ahead of this year’s Oscars ceremony and went on to say that he didn’t think comedy was represented enough in the nominations.The Love Actually director, who is also a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, said at the Oscar Wilde Awards in Los Angeles: “I always get very antsy about the fact that Will Ferrell didn’t get nominated for Elf.”“Or that Peter Sellers didn’t get nominated for Inspector Clouseau.”He added: “But it’s the price you pay, as it were. Comedies tend to make a bit of money, and then you don’t get the prizes.”Curtis went on to say that had Ferrell been nominated, he would have voted for him but that he “wasn’t given the chance”.He said that comedy is overlooked as a genre, “particularly the actors”.He continued: “I think it’s a real issue that comedy isn’t respected as much…but I do try and push for comedy performances whenever I can.” The 2022 Oscars takes place this Sunday (March 27).

Amy Schumer is having viewers of doing a double take! The 40-year-old comedian shows up on the show dressed exactly like host Ellen DeGeneres. «How did this happen?» DeGeneres asks upon seeing Schumer sporting a nearly identical outfit and hairstyle.«Am I not taking over the show?» Schumer quips, referencing 's final season. «I was so confused because they invited me and I know you're kind of wrapping things up, so I thought I was going to become you, and take over the show. Is that not the plan?»Going along with it, DeGeneres says she «would love it» if Schumer took over the show but adds she «didn't know anything about it.»Commenting on the star's look, the 64-year-old host adds, «You almost really do look like me.

Calling all movie lovers! The 94th Academy Awards are celebrating the biggest films of the year on Sunday, March 27.

Scots Twitter reacted after finding out that a plot of Scottish land would be a gift in goodie bags at the 2022 Oscars.

Frustrations in some quarters over the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ plan to present Oscars to eight crafts categories before Sunday’s ABC telecast and then weave edited versions of those winners into the live show may lead to acts of protest that go up all the way to the podium at the Dolby Theatre.

Oscars just around the corner, preparations are underway to roll out the red carpet and make room for the film industry’s biggest stars. Hosted on 27 March by trio Regina Hall, Wanda Skyes, and Amy Schumer, the ceremony returns to the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The ceremony has been held there since 2002, when the Hollywood location was known as the Kodak Theatre.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorThe 94th Academy Awards is returning to the Dolby Theatre this Sunday, and Swarovski has teamed up with Emmy-award creative director and designer David Korins (“Hamilton”, “Dear Evan Hansen”) to provide 90,000 Swarovski Crystals for the stage design.Perhaps the most dazzling aspect to Korins’ staging is the crystal curtain, which is made from Swarovski Crystals. “The beautiful thing about working with Swarovski Crystals is that you use them just the way they are.

TheWrap’s Steve Pond predicts that Wegner will take home the trophy, giving her the edge over “Dune” DP Greig Fraser (the cinematographer of Campion’s previous movie “Bright Star”), who has scored the BAFTA and ASC precursors. But Wegner’s nomination alone still marks a milestone.She joined Rachel Morrison (who photographed 2017’s “Mudbound”) as the only women ever nominated in the category. That’s two out of more than 500 cinematography nominees since the first Oscars in 1929.

94th annual Academy Awards isn't sharing many secrets about the upcoming ceremony, but they know one thing for certain: "Beyoncé gon' Beyoncé.«That was producer Will Packer's response to a question about the iconic performer's recently announced performance of her Best Original Song nominee, „Be Alive“ from during Thursday's press conference about the upcoming Oscars. Packer took the stage alongside producer Shayla Cowan, director Glenn Weiss, musical director Adam Blackstone, production designer David Korins, and two of the three hosts of this year's ceremony, Regina Hall and Wanda Sykes.

The hit Disney movie Encanto will be getting two live performances at the 2022 Oscars!

Sasha Urban editorDog lovers may have been disappointed that this year’s most-nominated film at the Oscars, “The Power of the Dog,” doesn’t have anything to do with actual pups. But that isn’t stopping the online veterinarian service Pawp from getting in on the action.Each time “The Power of the Dog” is verbally mentioned during the telecast this Sunday, Pawp is pledging to donate $10,000 to animal rescues.

As I tipped in my story on the Best Original Song performers announced on Tuesday for the 94th Annual Academy Awards, another key movie song not mentioned in their release, “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” from Encanto will also be performed on the big show even though it wasn’t even submitted by Disney and songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda for consideration in the category where Miranda is a nominee for another tune from the same film, “Dos Oruguitas” also from Encanto. 

The most unpredictable category at the 2022 Oscars seems to be Best Actress and the latest predictions have taken a surprising turn.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorWill Packer, the producer of this year’s Oscars telecast, said the annual celebration of movies is working to create a more streamlined and television-friendly experience. It’s one that will embrace social media, with Packer telling journalists on Thursday that allowing fans to vote on their favorite movie of the year on Twitter will help democratize the experience.

Steve Venezia has been re-elected vice president of the Cinema Audio Society, and Frank Morrone has been re-elected secretary. They will continue to serve alongside CAS president Karol Urban and treasurer Lee Orloff, who weren’t up for re-election this year.

In a year of controversy and a self-described untypical Oscars, co-host Wanda Sykes today promised there would be some jabs in the March 27 ceremony but no one will get hurt.

Final preparations are underway for the 94th Academy Awards and a long-awaited return to Hollywood's glamorous normalcy after a muted ceremony and ratings low last year.  Here's everything you need to know about the 2022 Oscars, including where to watch the live show, who's expected to win and what the big controversies are this year. When are the Oscars? The Oscars will be held on Sunday, March 27, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.The ceremony is set to begin at 8 p.m. ET and will be broadcast live on ABC.

When is it happening? The 2022 Oscars takes place this Sunday (March 27). The event usually takes place towards the end of February, but this year’s edition was moved forward by about a month to provide extra buffer against potential resurgences of COVID.Where is it happening? The ceremony is held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, and will have a host this year for the first time since 2017.How can I watch it in the UK?The Oscars will be broadcasted live from 1am GMT on Monday morning (March 28).

sound branch also revealed that guild members are planning on wearing their guild badges upside down as a form of silent protest over the demotion of crafts at the Oscars. The source disclosed that there are discussions exploring the idea of potentially turning their Oscar statues upside down upon receipt at the show, as a way of protesting the Academy’s decision.More than 80 people, including 16 Academy Award winners, signed the letter to the Academy, which is posted in full below.“As a community of sound artists, we respectfully disagree and are opposed to the changes that are being made for the broadcast of the 94th Oscars ceremony,” says the group’s letter to Academy President David Rubin and ABC.

Amy Schumer is getting ready for the Oscars by getting ready for her career to end.

In a letter to members this morning Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences CEO Dawn Hudson says the 94th Oscars have had the biggest voting turnout in Academy history.

Two very famous celeb couples are nominated for Oscars this year and it’ll be sure to be quite the date night!

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission.With seven nominations under its belt, “West Side Story” will have a large presence at the Oscars this weekend, with Steven Spielberg’s critically-acclaimed adaptation potentially winning the same best picture statue that the original film did in 1961. So if you’re making your way through this year’s Oscar nominations ahead of awards night, “West Side Story” should be top of mind.After premiering in theaters in December, Spielberg’s highly-anticipated take on the iconic musical hit Disney Plus on March 2, alongside a one-hour special titled “Something’s Coming: West Side Story — A Special Edition of 20/20.”The best way to stream the musical is to subscribe to Disney Plus, which costs  $7.99 per month.

Beyoncé, una de las nominadas al Oscar, se presentará en la próxima edición de los premios. La Academia de las Artes y las Ciencias Cinematográficas anunció el pasado martes la actuación de la intérprete además de otros artistas como Billie Eilish, FINNEAS, Reba McEntire y Sebastián Yatra. Los cantantes presentarán las canciones nominadas de este año durante la entrega televisada del próximo domingo.Ariana DeBose, Penélope Cruz y ‘Encanto’ figuran entre los nominados al Oscar 2022: Mira la lista completaBeyoncé cantará Be Alive, la cual coescribió para King Richard.

Shaun White is one of this year’s Academy Awards presenters. The invitation caught him by surprise and disrupted his plans to spend time in Europe with Nina Dobrev. Still, she convinced him to participate in one of the biggest events of the year.Shaun White’s retirement was inspired by Barack ObamaNina Dobrev & Shaun White look amazing in their bathing suitsA post shared by Shaun White (@shaunwhite)In an interview with Extra, Shaun talked a bit about his trip to Costa Rica and about the opportunity to present an award at the Oscars.

Editors note: Todd Lieberman is the Oscar-nominated producer of The Fighter with credits including Beauty and the Beast, Wonder and The Muppets. A member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, he contributes occasional guest columns for Deadline.

Gallery: I could hear something go BUMP in the night! You'll never believe which stars live in haunted houses (BANG Showbiz)And while Alex has been "working out, doing way too much" to prepare for walking the red carpet at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on Sunday (27. 03. 22), Wanda has had practicalities on her mind.

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2022 Oscars ceremony. On Tuesday, show producers Will Packer and Shayla Cowan announced that Beyoncé, Billie Eilish and FINNEAS, Reba McEntire and Sebastián Yatra will perform tracks nominated in the Best Song category during Sunday's 94th Oscars.Beyoncé will perform «Be Alive» from , Eilish and FINNEAS will perform «No Time to Die» from the James Bond film of the same name, McEntire will perform «Somehow You Do» from , and Yatra will perform «Dos Oruguitas» from . «Down to Joy» from is also nominated in the category, but Van Morrison had to turn down an offer to perform during the telecast due to his ongoing tour.The news comes after the Academy announced that there will be an all-star band featuring drummer Travis Barker, iconic percussionist and singer Sheila E. and prolific pianist Robert Glasper at the 2022 ceremony.The awards show's music director, Adam Blackstone, will lead the group in performances during the show as well as with an in-house orchestra, returning to the Oscars stage this year after last year's modified ceremony. The Samples, a vocal group led by Jason White, also will appear on the show.Also performing at this year's Oscars, as well as at the post-show Governors Ball, will be DJ D-Nice, who will bring the unifying fun of his Club Quarantine livestreams to the Academy stage.ET recently spoke with Regina Hall -- who is co-hosting this year's Oscars alongside Amy Schumer and Wanda Sykes — and the actress said she couldn't be more excited for the big night! «I think it's exciting, like, it's Women's History Month, it's quite historic, all of us together,» Hall said.

It’s time for some pay transparency in Hollywood!

Scotland will take a starring role at the Oscars 2022.

The full list of celebrity presenters and performers for the 2022 Academy Awards was just announced!