Oscars: International Films Break Into All 4 Acting Categories for the First Time

In a clear sign of the growing international makeup of the Academy, Oscar voters made history on Thursday morning by ...

Iran protests: Death toll reportedly at 5,002 as Trump says U.S. 'armada' approaching

The death toll from Iran's bloody crackdown on nationwide protests reached at least 5,002 people killed Friday (January 23, 2026), activists said, warning many more still were feared dead as the ...

The celebrated Iranian filmmaker who risked his freedom

A conversation with legendary Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi on his latest Oscar-nominated film “It Was Just an Accident” and ...

Fact Check: Italian TV show claimed 'Goodfellas' image depict Iranian family before 1979 Islamic Revolution

In January 2026, a video circulated online showing an Italian TV program using an image from the American mobster film ...
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)

Filmmaker Jafar Panahi on 'It Was Just an Accident' and challenging the Iranian government

"It Was Just an Accident" from Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi is nominated for the Best Foreign Film and Best Original ...
NBC Los Angeles

Oscar nominations snubs and surprises: ‘Wicked: For Good' shut out

Hudson’s inclusion meant that Chase Infiniti did not get her first Oscar nomination for “One Battle After Another.” Her performance as the teen Willa, wrapped up in a life-or-death situation of her ...