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India Gazette
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
Oscars Academy honours 'Lagaan' with tribute to iconic song 'Radha Kaise Na Jale'
New Delhi [India], May 31 (ANI): In a heartwarming nod to Indian cinema, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recently celebrated the enduring legacy of Ashutosh Gowariker's 2001 epic film 'Lagaan'. The Academy shared a clip from the iconic song 'Radha Kaise Na Jale', featuring actors Aamir Khan and Gracy Singh, on its official Instagram page, prompting a wave of nostalgia among fans worldwide. The caption accompanying the video read, 'Love, longing and a little bit of fire in her eyes. Aamir Khan and Gracy Singh performing Radha Kaise Na Jale (vocals by Asha Bhosale and Udit Narayan) from Ashutosh Gowariker's Lagaan. The film was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film (India) at the 74th Oscars.' Originally released in 2001, 'Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India' is a film that was India's official entry for the 74th Academy Awards and earned a nomination for Best Foreign Language Film, marking a historic moment for Indian cinema. The song 'Radha Kaise Na Jale,' composed by AR Rahman and penned by Javed Akhtar, remains one of the standout musical sequences in the film. Featuring traditional Indian dance and vibrant visuals, the piece is often praised for blending classical themes with cinematic storytelling. The Academy's tribute sparked a flurry of emotional responses online. One Instagram user wrote, 'Legendary movie and musical score.' Another commented, 'Lagaan is simply ICONIC: the story, the dialogues, the cinematography, the background score, the music and of course the performances from the whole cast. A true classic of Hindi cinema.'The film's ensemble cast included Suhasini Mulay, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Rajendra Gupta, Raghubir Yadav, and British actors Rachel Shelley and Paul Blackthorne, among others. (ANI)
Pink Villa
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
7 Actors with Most Academy Awards: From Katharine Hepburn to Frances McDormand
Getting recognition and praise at the Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, is every actor's dream. Presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) since 1929, the Oscars are not just about handing out a few trophies in the filmmaking circle, it is undoubtedly the most defining moment in an actor's career. For nearly a century, the golden statuettes have been seen as a symbol of cinematic excellence. It signifies that an actor's craft is not just appreciated by his fans but also by industry veterans. Bagging an Oscar or even just a nomination can completely change an actor's career, making him a massive star overnight. These are some actors who have not just tasted the Oscar glory once but several times. Katharine Hepburn has the most Oscars win for acting, followed by Daniel Day-Lewis, Meryl Streep, and Jack Nicholson among others. Here are seven actors with the most Oscar wins! Katharine Hepburn Number of Oscars: 4 Best Known For: Morning Glory (1933), Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? (1967), The Lion in Winter (1968), On Golden Pond (1981) First Win: Morning Glory (1933) Key Accomplishments: Katherine Hepburn, known as Hollywood's leading lady, has an impressive career that spanned over six decades. She was nominated for an impressive 12 times at the Oscars, and she won the Best Actress award for Morning Glory, Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, The Lion in Winter, and On Golden Pond. Born in Connecticut, Hepburn was an outspoken and free-spirited woman, which often reflected in the roles she picked and portrayed. She proved her acting prowess in several genres and acted in over 44 feature films, 8 telemovies, and over 30 stage plays. She died at the age of 96 in 2003. Daniel Day-Lewis Number of Oscars: 3 Best Known For: My Left Foot (1989), There Will Be Blood (2007), Lincoln (2012) First Win: My Left Foot (1989) Key Accomplishments: Daniel Day-Lewis won three Oscars in the Best Actor category and is regarded as one of the greatest actors in the history of cinema. After making a mark as an actor in theatre, he played pivotal roles in over two dozen films and several television shows. His performance as Abraham Lincoln in Lincoln (2012) was highly praised by critics and fans. Apart from the three Oscar wins, he was nominated for the Academy Award for three more films, including Gangs of New York (2002) and Phantom Thread (2017). He retired from acting in 2017. Frances McDormand Number of Oscars: 3 Best Known For: Fargo (1996), Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017), Nomadland (2020) First Win: Fargo (1996) Key Accomplishments: Apart from winning three Oscars in the Best Actress category, Frances McDormand also won Best Picture as a producer for Nomadland (2020). In her career spanning over four decades, she has been involved in over five dozen projects as an actor and producer. After appearing in several television roles in the '80s, she gradually moved to films and earned praise for her unmatched talent. In Chloé Zhao's Nomadland, she played the role of Fern, a nomad in the American West, and won many hearts. Meryl Streep Number of Oscars: 3 Best Known For: Kramer vs. Kramer (1979), Sophie's Choice (1982), The Iron Lady (2011) First Win: Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) Key Accomplishments: Did you know Meryl Streep has the most nominations as an actor in Oscar history? She bagged 21 Academy Award nominations and won three. She made her feature film debut in 1977 with Julia and soon became one of the most respected actresses in Hollywood. In a career spanning over five decades, she has acted in over 60 films. In 2011, she played the role of Margaret Thatcher in The Iron Lady and proved her acting mettle. She was last seen in the Hulu comedy series Only Murders in the Building, starring Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez. Jack Nicholson Number of Oscars: 3 Best Known For: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975), Terms of Endearment (1983), As Good as It Gets (1997) First Win: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) Key Accomplishments: Jack Nicholson is considered one of the greatest actors of the 20th century. During his five-decade-long career, he has won three Academy Awards, three British Academy Film Awards, six Golden Globe Awards, and a Grammy Award. He was last seen on the silver screen in the 2010 film How Do You Know as Charles Madison. Ingrid Bergman Number of Oscars: 3 Best Known For: Gaslight (1944), Anastasia (1956), Murder on the Orient Express (1974) First Win: Gaslight (1944) Key Accomplishments: Swedish actress Ingrid Bergman is one of the most influential figures of the 20th century in cinematic history. During her career spanning over five decades, she has earned numerous accolades, including three Academy Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, a Tony Award, four Golden Globe Awards, a BAFTA Award, and a Volpi Cup. She was last seen on the silver screen in the 1978 film Autumn Sonata as Charlotte Andergast. She also directed the film. Walter Brennan Number of Oscars: 3 Best Known For: Come and Get It (1936), Kentucky (1938), The Westerner (1940) First Win: Come and Get It (1936) Key Accomplishments: Walter Brennan's most notable films include To Have and Have Not (1944), My Darling Clementine (1946), Red River (1948), and Rio Bravo (1959). He starred in the sitcom The Real McCoys (1957–1963) and made a significant mark with his acting skills. He started acting as an extra in films at Universal Studios in 1925. After doing several small roles, his breakthrough role came in the period film Come and Get It (1936). His career-best acting is considered in Goldwyn's The Westerner (1940). He played the role of villainous Judge Roy Bean opposite Gary Cooper. The first Academy Awards ceremony was held on May 16, 1929, at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. What started as a modest and private dinner quickly became a globally televised event watched by millions of cinema lovers. The iconic golden Oscar statuette was designed by art director Cedric Gibbons and sculpted by George Stanley. It depicts a knight holding a sword and standing on a reel of film. About nine decades ago, the ceremony was only attended by 270 people with awards in only 12 categories, including Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Picture. Today, it has expanded significantly with the ceremony honoring talent in more than 20 categories and hundreds of attendees. The red carpet is also a significant part of the ceremony, with stars flaunting the best of their wardrobe on the special night.
Epoch Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Epoch Times
Actress-Singer Tia Carrere Embraces Life's Changes
Versatile actress and two-time Grammy Award winner Tia Carrere has spent the past four decades embracing new roles and reinventing herself across film, television, and music. That's what it took to build up a notable stack of acting credits—'Wayne's World,' 'True Lies,' 'Lilo & Stitch,' 'Relic Hunter.' In a recent interview with The Epoch Times, the Hawaiian-born actress shared that at 58, she's ready and eager to appreciate the rewards of her hard work. 'I have to pinch myself because as you're running through all these things that you want to do in your life, it comes to that time, you have to relax into enjoying the fruits of your labor,' Carrere said. One of those fruits is her new membership in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which she was invited to join in 2024. An Academy membership most significantly allows Carrere, who credits her acting career to a producer spotting her in a grocery store in Waikiki, Hawaii, to vote on Oscar nominations and winners, contributing to the selection of the best films and filmmakers in various categories. Aside from her professional career success—her latest movie, the live-action remake of Disney's 2002 animated film 'Lilo & Stitch,' premieres on May 23—Carrere also feels personally accomplished. 'I've definitely hit my stride in the past couple of years,' she said. 'In the last couple [of] years, the things that weren't working for me anymore, I left behind. And the things that I used to let scare me, I saw as challenges to overcome.' The Great Outdoors On a recent trip to Belize, she conquered one of those fears—swimming in the open ocean. Related Stories 2/13/2025 2/5/2025 'I know, being from Hawaii, it seems insane, but I've always been terrified of sharks,' Carrere said. 'I was swimming surrounded [by] three sharks just moving around. It was so beautiful and so calming. I got certified for diving to 100 feet. I always thought it was going to be claustrophobic, and come to find out, not so much. 'I find it expansive and like a meditation to go scuba diving under the ocean. It really makes you calm your breathing and calm your nervous system, and just relax into the experience of commuting with nature.' In addition to her newfound appreciation for diving and swimming, Carrere has discovered the joys of traversing 'up hills and mountains' while mountain biking. 'I thought I physically was incapable of doing that,' she said. 'But I do that now and it's [about] enjoying the journey of learning something, of building up a skill, of challenging myself.' This is powerful stuff, acknowledged Carrere, especially when working in an industry that values youth. 'You know, that old adage of, Who's Tia Carrere? Get me Tia Carrere. Get me a younger Tia Carrere. And who's Tia Carrere?' she said. 'It's a cruel truth. But it really is what it is. It's only painful if you fight it.' The Power of Family It was her grandmother's fortitude that motivated Carrere during the more difficult times of her journey. 'She caught the bus to work. She worked at Pearl Harbor for 50 years, and she always taught me her work ethic and being humble,' Carrere said. 'I'm grateful—every wonderful thing that comes my way—it's beyond anything I ever imagined was a possibility for me.' At this moment, Carrere is taking the reins of her career. Besides recently pitching a television show she's working on with a few girlfriends that she hopes to film in Hawaii, she's busy working on her one-woman show. ''Songs of Love and Heartache' ... It's basically from Honolulu to Hollywood and back again,' she said. 'I'm using show tunes, original songs, as well as standards to tell the story of what it was like moving out here at 17 and how confusing and terrifying it was sometimes and coming out the other end.' Then there are the life lessons she's eager to share with others coming up behind her in Hollywood—or any industry. 'I wish I had known earlier my own worth because I feel like I put up with a lot of nonsense and let people take more from me than they gave in many different instances,' she said. 'I wish I had known that you don't have to be so afraid. 'Work will come, you will find love, you will figure out how to be happy, but you can't hold on to something that's not making you happy. 'And it's a constant recalibration all along the length and breadth of our lives. I'm still figuring it out. I'm seeking out the truth.'
Miami Herald
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
60 Years Later, The Hills Are Still Alive With the Sound of Music
When The Sound of Music was released in early 1965, American moviegoers instantly fell in love. After all, who wouldn't be charmed by seven endearing kids and an energetic, lovable governess who sing and dance their way through Salzburg? The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences agreed with the public. In 1966, the members nominated The Sound of Music for 10 Academy Awards. It won five, including Best Picture. I saw The Sound of Music at my best friend's birthday party, and it became one of my favorite movies. I enjoyed the story and the music but especially remembered the drop-dead gorgeous alpine scenery. I was barely nine years old and only had a vague idea of where Austria was. However, I decided then and there that someday I'd go there to see the filming locations. "Someday" finally came and I joined a group of couples of all ages, a few families and several other single travelers on "The Original Sound of Music Tour." We spent the afternoon seeing familiar scenes from the movie, beginning with Nonnburg Abbey, where Maria was a novice. We weren't allowed inside since it's a working convent, but we saw the main entrance where the Von Trapp children were when they tried to visit Maria and where the Nazis arrived to search for the family. Leopoldskron Castle We immediately recognized the front of Frohnburg Castle as Maria's first glimpse of the Von Trapp estate. It was originally a summer home for Prince Archbishop Max Gandolf and is now a dormitory and concert venue for the Mozarteum Art University. Hellebrunner Allee Frohnburg Castle is on Hellbrunner Allee where Maria danced and sang "I've Got Confidence" on her way to the Von Trapp villa. Some members of our group entertained us by dancing down the lane and recreating the scene. Gazebo Most fans remember the gazebo where Rolf and Liesl danced while singing "Sixteen Going on Seventeen," and where Maria and Captain Von Trapp declared their love. It was originally in the garden at Leopoldskron Castle. However, there were so many trespassers after the movie was released that city officials moved it to a park on the Hellbrunn Palace grounds. Basilika St Michael In the movie, it looks like Maria and Captain Von Trapp were married in Nonnburg Abbey. The film crew could only film from outside the wall since they weren't allowed inside the Abbey. So, most of the wedding scenes are at Basilika St Michael in Mondsee, a town in the Salzkammergut Lake District about 15 miles east of Salzburg. Mirabell Palace Gardens Our last stop was the Mirabell Palace Gardens, where Maria and the Von Trapp children sang "Do-Re-Me." Some members of our group marched around the fountain with the Pegasus Statue and jumped up and down the steps singing "Do-Re-Me steps" like Maria and the kids did in the movie. A few super-dedicated fans stayed after the tour to walk (or run?) through the Hedge Tunnel and visit the Gnome Garden. Residenzplatz Square and Fountain Our tour didn't include Residenzplatz Square with the water-spouting horse fountain, Residenz Palace and Salzburg Cathedral because the streets in Old Town Salzburg are too narrow for tour buses. It's easy to walk to Residenzplatz Square to see where Maria sang "I've Got Confidence." It took six months–from April to September 1964–to film 83 scenes for The Sound of Music, and things didn't always go smoothly. One of the most interesting parts of the tour was hearing the stories about the problems the filming crew and cast experienced. Acting is Hazardous Duty Directors anticipate problems when filming a movie, but a few of The Sound of Music's cast members could have justifiably demanded hazardous duty pay. In the iconic opening scene, Julie Andrews spins through a verdant alpine meadow singing, "The hills are alive with the sound of music." The production crew used a helicopter to get aerial panorama shots as she came into view. It took a week to shoot the scene because the downdraft from the helicopter kept knocking her down. It took nine takes to shoot the scene and her hair, makeup and clothes needed to be refreshed each time. Five-year-old Kym Karath, who played Gretl almost drowned while filming the scene where Maria and the children fall out of the rowboat. Karath was reluctant to do the scene because she didn't know how to swim. The producers finally persuaded her when Andrews promised to catch her when she fell in the lake. It took four takes before the director was satisfied, and this worked for the first three. On the fourth take, Andrews lost her footing and fell backward and Karath fell forward. After the director yelled, "Cut," everyone realized Karath was missing, and divers who were standing by rescued her from the bottom of the lake. In the movie, some "creative" editing makes it look like Heather Menzies, who played Louisa, catches Karath. Charmian Carr, who played Liesl, sprained her ankle while she and Daniel Truhitte, who played Rolf, were shooting the 'Sixteen Going on Seventeen' dance scenes. The costume department forgot to add rubber soles to the bottom of her shoes. So, she slipped while leaping from bench to bench and crashed through one of the glass windows. Since the show must go on, a doctor wrapped her ankle and gave her an injection for the pain. Growing Pains One of the problems with producing a movie with children is that they grow. Seven-year-old Debbie Turner, who played Marta, lost her two front teeth. To maintain continuity, the director fitted her with false teeth to wear during filming. They were not only uncomfortable but made it difficult for her to talk and sing. When the Von Trapp children are introduced, we see them lined up from oldest to youngest, and they're graduated by height. During filming, 14-year-old Nicholas Hammond, who played Friedrich, had a growth spurt. He was 5'3" when production began in April and 5'9" by the end of the summer. Since this made him taller than Carr (Liesl), the filming crew used a lot of creative camera angles to make him appear shorter and her appear taller. In scenes where the kids were in a group, she stood on a box in the back. Tours begin and end at the Panorama Tours office on Mirabellplatz next to St. Andrew's Church (Andräkirche) and across from the Mirabell Palace and your reservations in advance. The tours fill up comfortable shoes. You'll be doing a lot of walking and climbing on and off a bottled water, snacks and other items you think you'll need. The stop in Mondsee is the only one with shops and Euros. Many Austrian shops and restaurants don't accept credit or debit only in Mondsee for an hour and the restaurants are busy. So, allow plenty of time if you want to have lunch or a trucks on the square in front of Basilika St Michael offer faster service and sell wursts, water and soft you eat at one of the restaurants, pay for your food when it arrives so you don't have to hunt for your server when you're ready to up on your Sound of Music trivia and song lyrics and get ready to have fun! Experience the Fusion of History, Art, and Culture in Vienna, AustriaAmaWaterways Danube River Cruise ReviewBudapest, Hungary: Best Things to Do in 72 Hours The post 60 Years Later, The Hills Are Still Alive With the Sound of Music appeared first on She Buys Travel. Copyright © 2025 SheBuysTravel · All Rights Reserved
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Oscar access for La. Film Prize Winner, new partnership
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL, KMSS)— The ultimate prize for filmmakers is now within reach thanks to a new partnership between the Fort Worth Film Commission and the Louisiana Film Prize. More KTAL NEWS NOW With this partnership, the winning short film of the 2025 Louisiana Film Prize Fest will receive a trip to Fort Worth for a limited theatrical release, complete with a red carpet premiere and celebratory after party. 'The Louisiana Film Prize has always been about connecting filmmakers with amazing industry mentorship and real, tangible opportunities,' said Gregory Kallenberg, founder of the Film Prize and Executive Director of the Prize Foundation. 'This partnership with the Fort Worth Film Commission represents a major leap forward. We're not just celebrating independent film—we're creating real access to the industry's biggest stage.' Tarrant County in Fort Worth was designated as an Oscar-qualifying region by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for the 98th Academy Awards season. What used to be a process that was costly, time-consuming, and difficult to navigate, has now been made easy for filmmakers. Now the grand prize winner of Film Prize will also have the ability to host an Oscar-qualifying screening in Fort Worth. Fort Worth Film Commissioner, Taylor Hardy, said, 'We've been blown away by the global interest in screening in Fort Worth as a path toward Oscar eligibility.' 'We're excited to partner with a powerhouse like the Louisiana Film Prize to provide more opportunities while connecting with talented and inspiring filmmakers.' Louisiana Film Prize winner Josh Munds shares his journey to filmmaking Louisiana Film Prize 2026 is still open for submissions and will be held during Prize Fest, October 16–19, in downtown Shreveport. For more information, visit Filmmakers with completed short film projects interested in pursuing Oscar qualifications can now apply for a Premiere Package at *Please note: Eligibility for Academy Award® consideration is determined by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and is subject to change based on its official rules and guidelines. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
