Academy Awards17 Mar 2026Watch: Sean Penn receives 'Oscar' in Ukraine after skipping US ceremonyThe Academy Award winning US actor won his third Oscar on Sunday, but skipped the ceremony to visit Ukraine. 17 Mar 202616 Mar 2026Six reasons why it was the best Oscars in yearsIn recent times, the Academy Awards have become stale. But this year, they felt fresher and more exciting than they have for a long while. Here's why.16 Mar 202613 Mar 2026Winners, Sinners and record breakers: 17 fun facts about this year's OscarsSinners, Marty Supreme, Hamnet and One Battle After Another are among the films in contention this year.13 Mar 202612 Mar 2026Oscars 2026: Who will win and who should?In the final few days before the Academy Awards, and with several key races tightening, here are the BBC film critics' final expert predictions.12 Mar 20264 Mar 2026The most shocking win in Oscars historyTwenty years ago, race-relations drama Crash controversially beat Brokeback Mountain to best picture, creating outrage. People including the film's co-writer reflect on what happened.4 Mar 202628 Feb 2026The moment Cher wore the ultimate 'revenge' outfitAt the Oscars in 1986, the legendary actor and singer was snubbed by the Academy – she got even with an outrageous, legendary outfit.28 Feb 202625 Feb 2026Why the Oscars peaked in 1998 - and then slumpedThe most-watched Academy Awards ceremony ever was a lavish affair in which Titanic won 11 Oscars. Since then, viewing figures have plummeted. But why?25 Feb 202622 Jan 2026Why Hollywood fell out of love with WickedIn today's Oscar nominations, the biggest shock was that sequel Wicked: For Good, starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, earned zero nods – despite its predecessor earning 10.22 Jan 202612 Jan 2026Golden Globes sets up five exciting Oscars battlesSuccess for Wagner Moura, Hamnet and Stellan Skarsgård at the Golden Globes has narrowed the Oscars race and set up a number of intriguing fights to watch.12 Jan 2026...
