Tag: OSCARS
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Oscars Awards: Nigerian movie “Mami Wata” axed from final shortlist
Barring any last minute change, the hope for a Nigerian movie to win the International Feature Film at the 2024 Oscars has been dashed as the country’s contender for the award didn’t make the cut. The only Nigerian movie, award winning film, “Mami Wata” selected by Nigerian Official Selection Committee,
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“Why I wore ‘rude’ outfit blocking people’s view at Oscars” -Tems
Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has given her reasons for wearing to the 2023 Oscars, a ‘rude’ outfit blocking people’s view. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that Tems was dressed in a custom white sculptural gown by Ukrainian brand, Lever Couture’s AW22, Leleka Couture collection. The gown which features a large headpiece drew backlash…
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Oscars disqualifies Nigerian Movie ‘ Anikulapo’ from Awards
The Nigeria Oscars selection committee has disqualified new and trending Movie titled ‘Anikulapo’ from the nomination list of the Academy Awards Oscars. Reacting to the development on Social Media, the producer of the Movie, Kunle Afolayan expressed shock and disappointment at the disqualification of the Movie.
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2023 Oscars: Nigeria won’t submit movie- NOSC
The Nigerian Official Selection Committee, NOSC, for the Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts and Sciences has said it will not be submitting a movie for the 2023 Oscars. The Chairperson of NOSC, Chineze Anyaene-Abonyi, who communicated the development to the AMPAS, expressed regret that the committee could not find a film suitable for the award.…
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Oscars 2022: Nigerian flicks fail eligibility test — Selection Committee
The Nigerian Official Selection Committee for the Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts and Sciences has announced that movies submitted by Nigerian filmmakers failed to meet eligibility criteria. The Committee, which had, in September, called on Nigerian filmmakers to submit their films for the next edition of the Award scheme, negated its plan towards the country’s…
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Nigeria’s sole 2021 Oscars selection, ‘Milkmaid’ dropped from race
‘The Milkmaid’, Nigeria’s official selection for the Oscars in the International Feature Film (IFF) category, has been dropped from the race. The Nigerian Official Selection Committee (NOSC) confirmed the development on Wednesday. According to the spokesperson, Victor Akande, the Milkmaid was among 93 movies that had initially been eligible but it did not make it…
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Film Academy Considering Postponing 2021 Oscars
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is considering postponing the 93rd Oscars, although the big night is scheduled for February 2021. According to multiple sources, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, say definitive plans are far from being concrete at this juncture, Variety.com said. The telecast is currently set for Feb. 28,…
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Coronavirus: Oscars announces new rules for movie eligibility next year
The organisers of the Oscars, the U.S.highest awards in the movie industry said on Tuesday that films released only on streaming platforms or video on demand would be eligible for awards next year. The rule change follows the shutdown of movie theatres due to the coronavirus pandemic The temporary change was announced in a statement…
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Heavy rains mar start of 2020 Oscars red carpet
Heavy rain marred the start of the Oscars on Sunday, sending workers scurrying to hold off leaks on the red carpet as Hollywood’s biggest night got underway. Chilly weather and dark clouds over Hollywood brought rain pouring down just before A-list stars began arriving at the Dolby Theatre, and workers used long sticks to push…
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Genevieve Nnaji’s ‘Lionheart’ to represent Nollywood at Oscars 2020
Genevieve Nnaji’s Lionheart’, has been selected to represent Nollywood at the 2020 Oscars. The Nigerian Oscars Selection Committee (NOSC) selected the flick as the country’s submission to the ‘International Feature Film’ category of award — 13 months after the critically acclaimed film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). The statement comes shortly after…