The Oscars

Ang Lee's Oscar shows Asian cinema has come of age

27 Feb 2013

Taiwanese filmmaker Ang Lee competed against the likes of Steven Spielberg and won his second Oscar for best director for Life of Pi. While he was not the hands-down favourite, his victory was not...

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Iran blasts 'political' Oscar winner Argo

27 Feb 2013

Tehran criticised Hollywood for awarding its top honour to the Iran hostage drama Argo, saying the decision was political and pointing to US first lady Michelle Obama's surprise appearance at the...

Taiwan cheers Ang Lee's Life of Pi Oscar success

26 Feb 2013

As Lee thanked his team and his wife, Jane Lin, when accepting the award on stage, Taiwan's people rejoiced at his victory over strong contenders, including Steven Spielberg (Lincoln) and Michael...

Real-life dramas prompt questions about how Hollywood stretches truth

24 Feb 2013

Filmmakers have been making movies based on real events forever, and criticism for factual issues have been made. But because three major films are in contention, the issue has come to the...

Oscar losers big winners when it comes to goodie bags

21 Feb 2013

Los Angeles-based marketing firm Distinctive Assets will be handing out its annual "Everyone Wins at the Oscars Nominee Gift Bag", valued at more than US$45,000, to the talented and well-dressed "...

Opinion

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Quvenzhane Wallis' cheeky fib led to fame

She landed the part by lying about her age: Quvenzhane Wallis was five, and the filmmakers were auditioning only girls at least six years old.

Hollywood steps out for pre-Oscars Golden Globes awards

Hollywood hits the red carpet on Sunday for the Golden Globes, Tinseltown’s biggest pre-Oscars awards show, with Steven Spielberg, Ben Affleck and Quentin Tarantino among those eyeing major prizes...

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Oscar nominations revealed

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Briefs, December 23, 2012

Secretary for Food and Health Dr Ko Wing-man said yesterday that the government was mulling whether to review the law to better monitor cooking oil companies.

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Iran boycotts Oscars in protest at 'Innocence of Muslims' film

Iran is yanking its entry in the Oscars foreign film race because of the "intolerable insult" of the US-made anti-Islam film that has angered Muslims.

O'Young nominated for top award

Top Hong Kong driver Darryl O'Young has been nominated for an award at this year's Hong Kong Sports Stars Awards as the annual event takes in motor racing for the first time.