Oscar Mayer posts its own hot dog legs

Every summer, social media platforms are flooded with photos of legs set against beautiful bodies of water and scenic landscapes. The viral trend known as ‘Hot Dogs or Legs’ has taken the internet by storm, amassing over 9.1 billion views on TikTok alone. The trend plays on the optical illusion of legs resembling hot dogs, … Continue reading “Oscar Mayer posts its own hot dog legs”

The Academy and ABC announce key 96th Oscars date

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and ABC today announced the 96th Oscars will take place on Sunday, March 10, 2024.  The show will air live on ABC and in more than 200 territories worldwide from the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood. General entry categories submission deadline          Wednesday, November 15, 2023 Governors Awards                                                      Saturday, November … Continue reading “The Academy and ABC announce key 96th Oscars date”

Oscar-winner Tim Webber announces FLITE cast

Today, the cast of FLITE, the directorial and writing debut of Framestore Chief Creative Officer Tim Webber is revealed.  Alba Baptista (Warrior Nun, Mrs Harris Goes to Paris), Gethin Anthony (Man Hunt: Unabomber, Game of Thrones) and Daniel Lawrence Taylor (Timewasters, Uncle) star in the pioneering 15-minute short.  Set in a semi-submerged London of 2053, FLITE bears the … Continue reading “Oscar-winner Tim Webber announces FLITE cast”

Reel 360’s final 2023 Oscar predictions

As SXSW begins today, I realized it’s actually been one year since awards season behemoth Everything, Everywhere All at Once made its debut in Austin, Texas. The science fiction film was hardly mentioned in conversations then and now it may be the first of its genre to win Best Picture at the 95th Oscars. Most … Continue reading “Reel 360’s final 2023 Oscar predictions”

Quickbooks’ digital campaign gives Oscar to small businesses

The importance of small businesses in our communities is often talked about, but not always recognized. QuickBooks is committed to powering prosperity for small businesses, which includes advocating for the recognition of their efforts and contributions. In fact, a recent survey from QuickBooks states that 7 in 10 people surveyed said that small business owners … Continue reading “Quickbooks’ digital campaign gives Oscar to small businesses”

Everything, All Quiet, Banshees lead Oscar noms

And let the Oscar race begin. Oscar-winning actor-producer Riz Ahmed and actor Allison Williams (M3gan, Get Out, Girls) announced the 95th Oscars nominations today (January 24), live from the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater via a global live stream on Oscar.com, Oscars.org and the Academy’s digital platforms, an international satellite feed and broadcast media. Ahmed and Williams announced the … Continue reading “Everything, All Quiet, Banshees lead Oscar noms”

Brazil’s Oscar submission to open 14th Film Fest

The Hollywood Brazilian Film Festival has announced that the 14th edition of the festival will take place Wednesday, November 15 through Saturday, November 19, in Los Angeles. The festival will open with Gabriel Martins’ Mars One/Marte Um.  The film, produced by Filmes de Plástico, is the official selection to represent Brazil for Best International Feature at the upcoming Oscars and had … Continue reading “Brazil’s Oscar submission to open 14th Film Fest”

Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner to produce 95th Oscars

With a focus on expertise in live television event production, Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner of White Cherry Entertainment have been named executive producers of the 95th Oscars, Academy CEO Bill Kramer announced today.  For the eighth consecutive year, Weiss also will direct the show, which will air live on ABC and broadcast outlets worldwide … Continue reading “Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner to produce 95th Oscars”

Michael J. Fox, Diane Warren to get honorary Oscars

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that its Board of Governors voted to present Honorary Oscars to Euzhan Palcy, Diane Warren and Peter Weir, and the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award to Michael J. Fox.  The four Oscar statuettes will be presented at the Academy’s 13th Governors Awards on Saturday, November 19, 2022, in Los Angeles. “The Academy’s … Continue reading “Michael J. Fox, Diane Warren to get honorary Oscars”

Despite toxic masculinity, the real Oscar winners were…

It was the slap that took center stage at the 94th annual Oscars ceremony— and the world at large—  in which Will Smith publicly assaulted Chris Rock. And now today, Will Smith has been banned from any Academy event for 10 years. Smith will be 63 before he can attend another Oscars. After two weeks … Continue reading “Despite toxic masculinity, the real Oscar winners were…”

Oscar co-hosts react to the Slap

On Sunday, March 27, 2022, the 94th Academy Award ceremony was marred by an altercation between nominee and now Oscar winner Will Smith and presenter Chris Rock. The comedian inexplicably went off script and made an insensitive crack about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith and her shaved head. Pinkett Smith is especially sensitive about the … Continue reading “Oscar co-hosts react to the Slap”

Gallery: GRIOT Oscars After Party hosted by Cedric the Entertainer

Reel 360 News managed to get around Tinseltown Oscar night. First, we started at the glamorous Jonathan Baker Oscar Viewing Party, then spent some time with Oscar-winning Wylie Company and finally ended up at the dope AF GRIOT Gala Oscars After Party, which was celebrating diversity and inclusion in the industry. Hosted by Cedric the Entertainer and … Continue reading “Gallery: GRIOT Oscars After Party hosted by Cedric the Entertainer”

Gallery: Valerie Beverly Hills is glam location for pre-Oscar Gifting Lounge

Last weekend was The Oscar Bowl in LA. Reel 360 was out and about with the celebs as they prepared to get glammed up for Hollywood’s big night. Saturday afternoon, we found ourselves at Luxury Experience & Co and exclusive Valerie Beverly Hills as they presented a luxury gifting lounge honoring nominees and presenters during … Continue reading “Gallery: Valerie Beverly Hills is glam location for pre-Oscar Gifting Lounge”

Photo Gallery: Jonathan Baker’s Oscar Party brings Hollywood glamour back

And where did the Reel 360 team watch the infamous Will Smith Slap Sunday night during the Academy Awards? It was at the exquisite home of Jonathan Baker. The producer/director hosted an exclusive Oscar viewing party at his Beverly Hills home, Baker Manor, the former residence of Warren Beatty and Annette Bening. The glam event … Continue reading “Photo Gallery: Jonathan Baker’s Oscar Party brings Hollywood glamour back”

INTERVIEW: VFX Oscar Winner Paul Lambert

Academy Award-winning visual effects supervisor Paul Lambert won the Oscar for “Best Visual Effects” on Sunday evening for the critically acclaimed film Dune. Having won the Oscar in 2018 and 2019 for Blade Runner 2049 and First Man, Lambert snagged his third Oscar to date after recently taking home the BAFTA for Special Visual Effects and the VES Award for Outstanding … Continue reading “INTERVIEW: VFX Oscar Winner Paul Lambert”

CODA becomes first streaming service film to win Oscar for Best Picture

Remember before the “Slap Heard ‘Round the World,” there was actually an award show going on? And it was going pretty great. Produced by Will Packer, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences handed out the gold statuettes known as Oscar for the 94th time. Coda, produced by Apple TV+, became the first film … Continue reading “CODA becomes first streaming service film to win Oscar for Best Picture”

Hollywood prepares for the biggest Oscar night in two years

The 94th Academy Awards are back at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre, after a more intimate downtown gathering (at Union Station) due to pandemic restrictions last year. This has been really good news for the many businesses that profit due to Tinseltown’s biggest night. With red carpet events being back in full force, the fashion/jewelry industry is … Continue reading “Hollywood prepares for the biggest Oscar night in two years”

INTERVIEW: Filmmaker Jonathan Baker talks about Oscars, old Hollywood

In advance of director/producer/hotelier Jonathan Baker’s highly anticipated Oscar Viewing Party 2022, Indie Entertainment Media has unveiled its special awards issue, featuring an exclusive cover shoot themed “Oscar Is A Woman” featuring Baker and top international model Erika Stasiuleviciute. The special photo essay celebrates female filmmakers and artists… with a touch of Old Hollywood glamour. … Continue reading “INTERVIEW: Filmmaker Jonathan Baker talks about Oscars, old Hollywood”

Getty Images gives up and coming Black photographer access to Oscars

This Sunday,  Getty Images and LA-based independent creative agency Crown + Conquer is providing one up-and-coming photographer with the opportunity of a lifetime: access to the 94th Oscars red carpet. Last fall, Getty Images and Crown + Conquer came together to concept and launch a first-of-its-kind editorial internship program that would give one successful applicant … Continue reading “Getty Images gives up and coming Black photographer access to Oscars”

94th Oscars feature first live performance of nominated Encanto song

Encanto cast members Adassa, Stephanie Beatriz, Mauro Castillo, Carolina Gaitan and Diane Guerrero, along with Becky G and Luis Fonsi, will perform We Don’t Talk About Bruno from nominated film, Encanto on the 94th Oscars, show producers Will Packer and Shayla Cowan announced today.  This will be the first live performance of the song written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, who is nominated for Best Original … Continue reading “94th Oscars feature first live performance of nominated Encanto song”