OSCARS VIEWERSHIP DROPS 7% AMID HULU GLITCHES AND LONG RUNTIME

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The 97th Academy Awards, televised on March 2, 2025, declined by 7% from last year to attract approximately 18.1 million viewers on ABC and Hulu platforms.

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The 97th Academy Awards, televised on March 2, 2025, declined by 7% from last year to attract approximately 18.1 million viewers on ABC and Hulu platforms.

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At a historic ceremony held on February 21, 2025, iconic filmmakers Joe and Anthony Russo were honored with a handprint and footprint ceremony at the iconic TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. The tribute cements their status among Hollywood elite, marking a career that has generated over $7 billion in global box office earnings, making them the third highest-grossing directors in movie history.

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It’s the 50th anniversary of Steven Spielberg’s “Jaws,” a movie that not only changed the thriller genre but created the summer blockbuster. To commemorate the milestone, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles is opening “Jaws: The Exhibition,” a massive presentation entirely dedicated to this cinematic landmark. Opening September 14, 2025, and running through July 26, 2026, “Jaws: The Exhibition” will be the most comprehensive presentation to date for the film. For the first time, the Academy Museum has allocated an exhibition to a single movie, demonstrating the enduring impact of “Jaws” on popular culture and the film industry.

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With just a week to go before the Academy Awards, the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards have thrown the race into chaos. The Vatican drama Conclave scored the night's biggest prize, Best Ensemble Cast, solidifying its position as a major contender for Best Picture at the Oscars.


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Mufasa: The Lion King, which came out in December 2024, has been captivating audiences with its breathtaking animation and storyline, serving as both a prequel and sequel to the 2019 remake of The Lion King. Although the film received mixed reviews, one of its standout aspects is how it opens up the franchise’s world, not just with its characters but with its verdant depiction of African vistas. Fans have speculated for years about the exact whereabouts of the Pride Lands, and now the filmmakers have officially made Mufasa’s kingdom a part of Kenya, in the stunning Chyulu Hills.

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Pierce Brosnan, the former James Bond of the 1990s and early 2000s, has teamed up with BMW for the second time. In a recent Instagram update, Brosnan posted a photo of himself standing next to a sleek BMW, with the caption, “Time to hit the road …Tux by Dunhill, wheels by BMW. Gratitude…” The car in question appears to be the new BMW 7 Series, the M-badged plug-in hybrid M760e xDrive.

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