Rachel Zegler’s Role in London-Filmed ‘Snow White’ Played Part in Star’s Oscars Attendance

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.

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.

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).

Addie Morfoot ContributorSince the launch of Guardian Documentaries in 2016, the short film division of the British daily newspaper has garnered an Oscar and a BAFTA over the past two consecutive years, scoring the best British short film trophy for Cherish Oteka’s “The Black Cop” on March 13.About Gamal “G” Turawa, a Black gay man who joined the London police department to help change its racial make-up, “The Black Cop” explores Turawa’s memories of homophobia, racial profiling, and harassment. Commissioned by Guardian Documentaries, the doc received additional funds from the BFI Doc Society Fund.“Guardian Documentaries compliment Guardian journalism,” says Lindsay Poulton, head of Guardian Documentaries.

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.

Wolfgang Puck, the famous LA chef who has catered the Oscars' Governor's Ball for almost 30 years, knows there is one food item that he can never not serve - and it's a chicken pot pie.MORE: 8 tips for a successful Oscars party at homeAfter wearing a formal dress and tight-fitting suit for hours, sitting in hair and make-up, and then a four-hour long ceremony, it's not surprising that celebrities gravitate towards comfort food, and that's why Wolfgang - who this year celebrates 28 years of catering the exclusive event - will always stick to what works best.WATCH: Meet the 2022 Oscars hosts"Mac and cheese, chicken pot pie, and risotto all go down well," he tells HELLO! "The savory goes down much better than dessert!"Barbara Streisand and Prince Albert of Monaco are two of the biggest names that are fans of the pot pie in particular; Albert loves it so much that he once tried to get Wolfgang to open a branch of his popular LA restaurant Spago in the principality so the royal could access the meal more regularly.MORE: West Side Story star Rachel Zegler updates fans after Oscars invite snub MORE: The most memorable Oscar dresses of all timeWolfgang, now 72, previously helped to cater the post-Oscars bash at Spago and he shared that the one thing that has kept him going all these years is that he does what he wants to do - and not what the Academy asks.When he was first approached about working with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) he recalls how someone entered his kitchen to ask what they would be serving for the tasting only for him to kick them out when they demanded there be a variety of dishes available.

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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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!

Movie magic! The Academy Awards are known for shining a spotlight on the biggest films of the year — and the 2022 Oscars Best Picture nominees are no exception.

Olympian Shaun White is going to be a presenter at the 2022 Oscars this coming Sunday (March 27).

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorDuring ABC’s Academy Awards broadcast on March 27, Snap will air its first-ever Oscars TV spot, honoring the Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities. The ad shows people using Snapchat’s augmented-reality Lenses to learn American Sign Language.The ad (watch below) was inspired by the Oscar nominations for Apple Original Films’ “CODA” — the first motion picture starring a predominantly Deaf cast to receive a best picture nomination, and Troy Kotsur as the first Deaf male actor nominated in the supporting actor category — and the Oscar nod for Netflix’s “Audible,” which follows the journey of Maryland School for the Deaf high school athlete Amaree McKenstry-Hall, for documentary short subject.

Academy Awards are nearly upon us, which means that Hollywood stars will soon return to the red carpet to see who will be awarded the prestigious accolades. Oscars 2022 gift bag unveiledAhead of the awards ceremony on Sunday 27 March, Distinctive Assets has offered a sneak peak into its 20th annual “Everyone Wins” Nominee Gift Bag, which is reportedly worth more than $100,000 (£76,000) in goodies.

Rachel Zegler has confirmed that she will be attending this year’s Oscars ceremony after all. Last week, the West Side Story star stunned her fans after revealing that she had not been invited to the ceremony, which takes place this Sunday (27 March). The news sparked a backlash, with critics asking why the lead star of one of 2022’s most-nominated films was not attending.

By Lisa RichwineLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Three female comedians will share hosting duties, fans will choose two awards, and some acceptance speeches will be recorded before the live broadcast. That is part of the plan to shake up this year's Academy Awards telecast, which faces a pivotal test on Sunday to try and rebound from last year's record-low ratings. After going without a host since 2019, the latest Oscars boasts three: comedians Amy Schumer, Regina Hall and Wanda Sykes.

After not airing the 2021 Oscar ceremony, China is believed to be sitting out this weekend’s event as well. The motivations behind last year’s move were understood to be related to specific films and filmmakers, and while China released fewer Hollywood movies than usual in 2021, the reasoning behind a decision to not to show the Oscars this year is somewhat unclear.

“West Side Story” star Rachel Zegler is getting her Oscars moment after all. The 20-year-old actor has been invited to be a presenter at the ceremony.

The 2022 Grammys will be paying tribute to the late Stephen Sondheim.

Rachel Zegler WILL be at the Oscars this weekend!