Annual sequence devoted to recently deceased figures in the film industry also recognised Tom Wilkinson and William Friedkin
Prominent figures from the Hollywood and global film industry were honoured in the Oscars’ traditional in memoriam segment at the 96th Academy Awards, currently taking place in Los Angeles.
The names and brief clips were soundtracked by Andrea and Matteo Bocelli singing It’s Time to Say Goodbye, and preceded by a short clip of Alexei Navalny, the Russian opposition leader, who died last month.
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Winners so far: Robert Downey Jr (best supporting actor), The Zone of Interest (best international film), Anatomy of a Fall (original screenplay), The Boy and the Heron (animation), Da’Vine Joy Randolph (supporting actress) – follow live updates here.
Jimmy Kimmel’s opening Oscar monologue skewers Gerwig snub and praises Messi the dog
Billie Eilish and Ramy Youssef were among stars wearing red Gaza ceasefire pins as pro-Palestine protesters delay the arrivals of some stars.
Continue reading…Annual sequence devoted to recently deceased figures in the film industry also recognised Tom Wilkinson and William FriedkinOscars 2024 – live updatesProminent figures from the Hollywood and global film industry were honoured in the Oscars’ traditional in memoriam segment at the 96th Academy Awards, currently taking place in Los Angeles.The names and brief clips were soundtracked by Andrea and Matteo Bocelli singing It’s Time to Say Goodbye, and preceded by a short clip of Alexei Navalny, the Russian opposition leader, who died last month.Follow the 2024 Oscars ceremony – live updatesWinners so far: Robert Downey Jr (best supporting actor), The Zone of Interest (best international film), Anatomy of a Fall (original screenplay), The Boy and the Heron (animation), Da’Vine Joy Randolph (supporting actress) – follow live updates here.Jimmy Kimmel’s opening Oscar monologue skewers Gerwig snub and praises Messi the dogBillie Eilish and Ramy Youssef were among stars wearing red Gaza ceasefire pins as pro-Palestine protesters delay the arrivals of some stars. Continue reading…