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Forbes
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Here's Where To Stream ‘Conclave'—The Oscar-Winning Movie About Selecting A New Pope
'Conclave,' the Oscar-winning drama film about the secretive process of electing a new pope, is now available to stream just one day after Pope Francis died at age 88, which will trigger a sequence of events like those depicted in the film as cardinals choose a new leader for the Catholic Church. "Conclave" stars Ralph Fiennes, Isabella Rossellini and Stanley Tucci. (Photo by Kate Green/Getty ... More Images for BFI) 'Conclave' (2024) is now available to stream on Prime Video for members with a subscription. The movie stars Ralph Fiennes as the dean of the College of Cardinals, who is tasked with assembling a conclave to select a new pope once the incumbent dies or resigns. Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Lucian Msamati and Carlos Diehz star as cardinals who vie for election to the papacy, all of whom hail from different countries with conflicting ideological views on the Church, a process likely to be mirrored once the conclave assembles to elect Francis' successor. 'Conclave' is an adaptation of Robert Harris's 2016 novel. In addition to streaming for free on Prime Video for subscribing members, 'Conclave' is also available to rent for $5.99 on various platforms, including Prime Video, YouTube and Apple TV. 'Conclave' won one Academy Award in March for Best Adapted Screenplay. The film was also nominated for seven other awards, including Best Picture, as well as Best Actor for Fiennes and Best Supporting Actress for Isabella Rossellini. At the British Academy Film Awards, the United Kingdom's equivalent to the Oscars, 'Conclave' won Best Film, the evening's top award. Critics raved about 'Conclave,' which has a 93% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Variety's critic Peter Debruge labeled the movie a 'critics pick,' praising its thriller elements and the 'war of words between the liberal and conservative factions of the church.' Boston Globe critic Odie Henderson likened the movie to an 'Agatha Christie mystery set in the Vatican,' praising the movie's twists and surprises and the 'first-rate' acting. Vatican experts say there is no single frontrunner to succeed Francis. James Somerville-Meikle, former deputy director of the Catholic Union of Great Britain, told NBC News 'nobody really knows' who will win the election because the conclave is such a 'unique electorate,' adding that many conclaves in the past have produced surprise winners. Some cardinals considered possible candidates include Canada's Marc Ouellet, 80, a conservative-leaning cardinal who was also considered a leading candidate in 2013, as well as Luis Tagle of the Philippines, 67, a cardinal often likened to Francis for championing the poor, who could become the first Asian pope. Cardinals Pietro Parolin and Matteo Zuppi, both of Italy, are also considered possible candidates, as well as several cardinals from Africa, including Guinea's Robert Sarah and the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Fridolin Ambongo. Cardinals will seclude themselves inside the Sistine Chapel about 15 days following the death of a pope and will cast secret ballots until a candidate receives a two-thirds majority of the votes. Only cardinals under the age of 80 are eligible to vote. Once the votes are counted, they are burned and smoke is released from the chapel—black smoke indicates no cardinal has won the papal election, while white smoke signifies a new pope has been chosen. Francis died Monday at age 88 after battling health issues for years, which had worsened in recent months and led to his longest hospitalization while pope. The Vatican said Francis died of a cerebral stroke and irreversible heart failure. Francis led the Catholic Church for 12 years and was renowned by liberal Catholics but controversial among conservatives for his push to make the Church more inclusive, particularly his efforts to make it welcoming for LGBTQ Catholics and immigrants. These Cardinals Are The Top Candidates To Succeed Pope Francis (Forbes) Pope Francis' Funeral Set For Saturday—Here's What To Know (Forbes) Pope Francis—A Moderate Voice For Catholicism—Dies At 88 (Forbes)
News.com.au
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Film fans baffled as Academy implements key new rule for 2026 Oscars
A new mandate has been implemented ahead of the 2026 Oscars, and it's prompted confusion among film fans as to why it wasn't already in place. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Monday, local time, that 'Academy members must now watch all nominated films in each category to be eligible to vote in the final round for the Oscars.' Members who lodge votes for the coveted awards will only be able to access final round ballots if they can confirm they have, indeed, watched all nominated films. Organisers will be enforcing the mandate by monitoring viewer activity via its official screening room platform. If voters have watched nominated films via other avenues – such as at festivals or private events – they must submit proof indicating where and when they viewed the film. Cue mass confusion among followers as the Academy Awards heads into its 98th ceremony next March. One user wrote on X, 'THEY WEREN'T DOING THAT BEFORE?????????????????????' 'So prior to this they didn't have to watch all the films? This goes to show that these award shows are not real!' another added. 'Wait what … I thought this was already a rule. since it's apparently new, were they really voting by drawing movie titles out of a hat?' a third wrote. Another chimed in, pointing out, 'This should have been the rule from the start. How do you vote on winners without even watching all the films.' Indeed, the Oscars have been operating on an honour system among its members since their inception, unlike the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA), which has mandated viewing for several years now. Elsewhere among the raft of changes announced, the Academy will, for the first time in its history, present an award for Achievement in Casting. 'To determine the nominees, the Casting Directors Branch will review eligible films and vote to shortlist up to 10 titles, based on the level of creative input and collaboration demonstrated during the casting process,' a statement read. The board is also addressing the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) use after this year's nominated films, Emilia Perez and The Brutalist, were found to have used AI during production. While stopping short of setting rules, the Academy noted in its statement, 'With regard to Generative Artificial Intelligence and other digital tools used in the making of the film, the tools neither help nor harm the chances of achieving a nomination. 'The Academy and each branch will judge the achievement, taking into account the degree to which a human was at the heart of the creative authorship when choosing which movie to award.'
New York Times
06-03-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
The Stars That Ruled the Red Carpet This Season
The ultimate honor during awards season is to take home a statue. But the glut of ceremonies and related events between January and March has long offered celebrities another way to distinguish themselves: by their clothing choices. For A-listers, red carpets are as much a venue for self expression as they are an arena for landing brand deals, invitations to fashion weeks and the covers of not-yet-extinct print magazines. For viewers, they can offer a peek at the trends of tomorrow. And for many people, whether they are walking or watching, red carpets are also just a lot of fun. The eight stars on this list seemed to have a firm grasp of all of those points, based on the ways they navigated the many red carpets that they graced. Some used the carpets to play muse to particular designers, while others used them to challenge beauty stigmas. All, needless to say, turned countless heads while doing it. Zoe Saldaña The 'Emilia Pérez' actress received a staggering amount of trophies, winning best supporting actress awards at the the Golden Globes, the Critics Choice Awards, the British Academy Film Awards, the Screen Actors Guild Awards and the Academy Awards. She had an equally strong style showing: Ms. Saldaña, who has worked with the stylist Petra Flannery, wore a number of layered, ruffled and sculptural creations by Saint Laurent, whose top designer, Anthony Vaccarello, was among the 'Emilia Pérez' producers. Demi Moore Intricate detailing characterized many of the gowns worn by the actress, a star of 'The Substance,' who won best actress awards at the Golden Globes, the Critics Choice Awards and the SAG Awards. Ms. Moore, who has worked with the stylist Brad Goreski, occasionally rounded out her looks with a fluffy accessory: her dog, Pilaf. Timothée Chalamet The 'A Complete Unknown' star, whose portrayal of Bob Dylan earned him a SAG award, pushed the limits of men's formal wear by wearing leathery suits and bright colors that would have fit right in at an Easter parade. Some ensembles worn by Mr. Chalamet, who has worked with the stylist Taylor McNeill, were said to take inspiration from those of Mr. Dylan. Cynthia Erivo High necklines, voluminous skirts and graphic pinstripes were among the ways that the 'Wicked' actress imbued her red-carpet appearances with a sense of drama. The film's sequel, 'Wicked: For Good,' is coming out this fall, so fans won't have to wait too long before Ms. Erivo, who has worked with the stylist Jason Bolden, is at it again. Colman Domingo Almost every style risk that the 'Sing Sing' actor took — a tie-waist tuxedo jacket, a cape-like coat, a scarf tied into an oversize bow — yielded rewards for those watching him. No matter what he had on, Mr. Domingo, who has worked with the stylists Wayman Bannerman and Micah McDonald, seemed to be feeling good. Anna Sawai The 'Shogun' actress, who won Golden Globe and SAG awards for best actress in a drama television series, bounced between blacks, whites and primary colors like red and blue. Many of the looks worn by Ms. Sawai, who has worked with the stylist Karla Welch, had skirts that pooled elegantly around her feet and were constructed in ways that tastefully exposed skin. Jeremy Strong Wearing muted greens and browns was how the actor, a star of 'The Apprentice,' often set himself apart from others in traditional penguin suits. On the occasions when he wore black, Mr. Strong, who has worked with the stylist Warren Alfie Baker, sometimes differentiated himself by including statement pieces like overcoats. Pamela Anderson The actress, a star of 'The Last Showgirl,' embodied the term 'natural beauty' by choosing to wear little if any makeup for her many appearances. Adding to her aura of easygoing elegance were ensembles involving soft drapes and fabrics, many of which Ms. Anderson put together with help from her assistant, Jonathan Zeiler.
Gulf Today
03-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
Zoe Saldaña wins first Oscar as best supporting actress in 'Emilia Pérez'
Zoe Saldaña earned her first Academy Award for best supporting actress in "Emilia Pérez," capping an already accomplished awards season Sunday. "Mami! Mami!" a tearful Saldaña said. "My mom is here. My whole family is here. I am floored by this honor. Thank you to the academy for recognizing the quiet heroism and the power in a woman like Rita and talking about powerful women. My fellow nominees, the love and community that you have offered to me is a true gift, and I will pay it forward." Saldaña accepted the award from the reigning winner in the category, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, who told Saldaña that she "took us on a journey. One that made us question the very limits we put on ourselves. And then you showed us exactly how to break them. You are fearless, and it is so inspiring to watch." The win adds to a collection of successes for the star on the awards circuit: Saldaña won her first Golden Globe in January, and notched wins at the British Academy Film Awards, the Critics Choice Awards and Screen Actors Guild Awards. "My grandmother came to this country in 1961. I am a proud child of immigrant parents. With dreams and dignity and hard working hands," Saldaña said. "And I am the first American of Dominican origin to accept an Academy Award. And I know I will not be the last." Saldaña, a front-runner in the category, was among a roster of actors also nominated for the first time, including Monica Barbaro in "A Complete Unknown," Ariana Grande in "Wicked," and Isabella Rossellini in "Conclave." Felicity Jones, nominated for her role in "The Brutalist," was previously nominated in 2015. "I think it's every time I went after a part and didn't get," she said backstage of the moments she felt most challenged. "If I don't act and if I don't do my art then who am I? It's about realizing that it's not about the win. When you learn to let that go, it is about the work day in and day out, the day that you do win, you just have a deeper appreciation for it and you feel that you have appreciated every experience and every moment that has led you here." In "Emilia Pérez," Saldaña played the down-on-her-luck lawyer Rita Castro, hired by a Mexican drug lord to help facilitate gender-affirming surgery. That drug lord becomes Emilia Pérez, played by best actress nominee Karla Sofía Gascón, the first openly transgender actor nominated for an Oscar. "The fact that I am getting an award for a role where I got to sing and speak in Spanish, my grandmother, if she were here, she would be so delighted," Saldaña noted. Jacques Audiard's Spanish-language narco-musical had a leading 13 nominations heading into the Oscars, but an already contentious film generated even more controversy after old offensive tweets by Gascón surfaced. The film also received backlash for its depiction of Mexican culture. "For me the heart of this movie was not Mexico, we weren't making a film about a country, we were making a film about four woman," said Saldaña, who apologized to a Mexican journalist backstage over the film's depiction of Mexico - but said she disagreed that the film was about the country.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Gene Hackman and wife found dead in New Mexico home
(WJET/WFXP) — Legendary actor and former Marine, Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead in the Santa Fe, New Mexico home Wednesday afternoon. Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza confirmed just after midnight Thursday the couple had died, along with their dog. The couple was found during a welfare check after their neighbor called in concerned about their well-being. Santa Fe County. While there has been no immediate indication of foul play, a cause of death has yet to be identified. 95-year-old Gene Hackman has made himself a fixture on the big screen, with two Oscars, two British Academy Film Awards, and four Golden Globes to his name. Hackman earning Best Actor for his role as Jimmy 'Popeye' Doyle in The French Connection and Best Supporting Actor as a villainous sheriff in Unforgiven. His onscreen credits don't end there, seen in several major films like Superman and Superman II, The Conversation, and Enemy of the State. Hackman was born in San Bernardino, California, on January 30, 1930, and the family moved frequently before settling in Danville, Illinois. Hackman joined the Marines at 16, lying about his age to get in, serving four-and-a-half years. Over 10 years later, he had his breakout performance in 'Bonnie and Clyde,' which earned him an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Since then, he's now credited in over 90 films, holding several prestigious awards. Hackman is survived by his children, Christopher, Elizabeth, and Leslie. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
