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Two Vietnamese films up for consideration at Oscars

Two Vietnamese movies have been named among Animated, Documentary and International Features nominees for consideration at the 95th Academy Awards (Oscars), as announced by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS).

"578 Magnum" film chosen to compete at 2023 Oscars

The head of the Vietnam Cinema Department, Vi Kien Thanh, said the “578: Phat Dan Cua Ke Dien” (578 Magnum) film received a score of 9, the highest from the national selection board, and was chosen to represent Vietnam at Oscars 2023.

“Mat Biec” to represent Vietnam at 93rd Oscars

Vietnamese drama film “Mat Biec” (Dreamy Eyes) has been chosen to be sent to the qualifying round of the 93rd Oscars Academy Awards, said the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Oscars are so not white this year

 Diversity is on display at the Oscars. From the presenters to the winners, this year's ceremony just feels more inclusive. Some of the presenters spoke in Spanish.

Oscars past might offer hope to host-free awards

 Can the 91st Academy Awards be saved? Yes -- at least, grading on the curve that is the Oscar telecast, the mess that the Academy has made of things leading up to this year's show, ...

Lights! Camera! Action! Getting ready for the Oscars' red carpet

It's not just women who are getting ready for the Oscars' red carpet on Sunday. Employing everything from paint to cosmetic procedures, Hollywood's leading men are increasingly getting a little help to look their best

'La La Land' has Hollywood singing a different tune on musicals

From "Singin' in the Rain" to "The Wizard of Oz," musicals haven't traditionally seen much love from the Oscars. But "La La Land" has changed all that, tapping into a desire for escapism and sending Hollywood scrambling to dust off its dancing shoes.

'La La Land' turns on the charm in 'not-so-white' Oscars line-up

 Romantic musical "La La Land" became the movie to beat at the Academy Awards after earning 14 nominations on Tuesday in a diverse list that silenced the #OscarsSoWhite controversy of the last two years.

Documentary on Vietnamese AO victim named in Oscars’ shortlist

‘Chau, Beyond the Lines’, a documentary on Vietnamese Agent Orange victims, directed by Courtney Marsh, has been listed as of top 10 documentary short subject contenders for the 88th Academy Award.

Birdman and The Grand Budapest Hotel lead Oscars race

 Birdman and The Grand Budapest Hotel lead the race for this year's Oscars with nine nominations each.

Hollywood stars take seats for unpredictable Oscars

 Oscars host Seth MacFarlane kicked off an unpredictable 85th Academy Awards show, with Iran hostage drama "Argo" vying to beat Steven Spielberg's "Lincoln" on Hollywood's biggest night.

Oscars to enjoy surround sound for 1st time in new Dolby Theatre

 In a week's time the Academy Awards ceremony will for the first time have 5.1 surround sound effect, said Dolby Laboratories, the new owner of the Oscars venue.