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Rajkumar Rao And Bhumi Pednekar's 'Badhaai Do' Cleared To Release In UAE Excluding Sharjah

Mumbai, February 12 - Rajkumar Rao and Bhumi Pednekar-starrer "Badhaai Do" has been cleared to release in the United Arab Emirates, however, it will not be screened in Sharjah. ## "Badhaai Do", which revolves around a lavender wedding of convenience, has been permitted to screen only night shows in the rest of the parts of the UAE apart from Sharjah, for people aged over 21 years. ## The LGBTQ+ theme movies and shows are not acceptable in Middle East countries. Last year, Marvel Studios' "Eternals", directed by Chloe Zhao, was banned in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Jordan, because of the refusal of its makers to delete certain gay-themed scenes. The UAE, however, had allowed the film's release. ## Although 'Badhaai Do' has no obvious expressions of same-sex love, as in the case of the 'Eternals' characters Ben and Phastos kissing each other, it clearly has an LGBTQ+ theme, which is not acceptable in the Middle East.## In an interview with PTI, "Badhaai Do" director Hashvardhan Kulkarni said that the film is an attempt to normalize the discourse around the queer community and break certain stereotypes attached with their representation in cinema.## Produced by Junglee Pictures, "Badhaai Do", which is the sequel to 2018's "Badhaai Ho", released theatrically on February 11.## Stay tuned...

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1527 days ago

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Angelina Jolie Calls Her 'Eternals' Character A Troubled Soul

Mumbai, Jan 17 (IANS) Hollywood star Angelina Jolie, who essays the role of Thena in Chloe Zhao's superhero film 'Eternals', describes her character as someone who is not very comfortable during peacetime and this trait emanates from the moral injury of the character.## Due to her special ability to manipulate cosmic energy to augment her life force which grants her virtual invulnerability and immortality, Thena is known for being a social misfit. Commenting on this, Angelina says, "Thena is like a soldier who is affected by the memories of battle and has PTSD or moral injury to living with. Thena just assumes that a fight's coming at her rather than care and kindness".## Talking about the complexities of her character, Angelina says, "So she's quite wired, and a lot of her struggle is just holding on to her mind and her center and her peace. I understand her, and how she feels".## She further adds, "Thena is not comfortable in peacetime. She doesn't know how to exist as a civilian or as a lover or as a friend, but she does know war. She knows who she is in combat. But she doesn't know how to go to a party or socialize. She just doesn't have those skills".## The film, which features an ensemble of Salma Hayek, Kit Harington, Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, and Kumail Nanjiani, is available to stream on Disney+ Hotstar in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam.## Stay tuned...

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1532 days ago

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Chloe Zhao: For 'Eternals', I Wanted To Blur The Line Between Reality And Fiction

Mumbai, Jan 12 (IANS) The vision of 'Eternals' helmer Chloe Zhao was to blur the lines between reality and fiction in the film, and to achieve this, she used the film's cinematography to her strength.## The cinematography involved shooting at the location with wide-angle lenses.## Elaborating on how the camera was used to explore the world around the Eternals, director Zhao said, "While shooting for 'Eternals', my main focus was to blur the line between reality and fiction. We shot mainly on location. We used wide-angle spherical lenses and deep focus in order to explore the relationship between the characters and the world they live in".## She added, "When you watch Sersi walking through a village in ancient Babylon, it's no different than watching a fern walking through a present-day nomadic camp in 'Nomadland'. The movements of the camera and the wide-angle lenses left the audience with a scope of imagination to explore the world within the frames and to make discoveries themselves".## "The visual experience of this film must feel immersive and interactive enough for audiences to believe that these characters have walked the Earth for 7,000 years. It's not possible to do that on a stage", she concluded.## 'Eternals', which showcases a human side to each aspect of its characters' superpower, is set to release on Disney+ Hotstar on January 12 in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam.## Stay tuned...

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1537 days ago

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Chloe Zhao Blends Sci-Fi And Human Emotions, Says 'Eternals' Producer

Mumbai, Jan 7 (IANS) Nate Moore, the co-producer of the Marvel film 'Eternals' has stated that the film's director Chole Zhao has an equal finesse in portraying human emotions and heady science fiction.## He also shared that her craft rendered a distinctive voice to each character in the film.## Commenting on the same, Moore said: "Chloe is a rare filmmaker who is as adroit with finding real human moments as she is crafting and delivering heady science fiction. We were so excited to see her work with the 'Eternals' cast".## Lauding her craft, the producer said: "She captured those special moments that give the MCU films heart and believability, and allowed each of the ten 'Eternals' to have a distinct voice and presence.## "And she's not afraid to embrace offbeat humor at unexpected times, which informed the tone of the film. Her vision and passion for the project are unmatched".## Adding further he said: "The scope of the film would be daunting for most filmmakers, but Chloe's eye for detail combined with her enthusiasm for pushing the envelope visually has given 'Eternals' a palette all its own, both from a practical locations perspective and how the visual effects in the film are expressed".## 'Eternals' produced by Kevin Feige and Nate Moore, features an ensemble of talents including Salma Hayek, Angelina Jolie, Kit Harington, Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, and Kumail Nanjiani.## The superhero film is set to stream on Disney+ Hotstar from January 12A in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam.## Stay tuned...

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1579 days ago

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Marvel Studios' Latest Box Office Hit 'Eternals' Sets Disney+ Premiere Date

Los Angeles, November 27 - Marvel Studios' latest superhero movie "Eternals" is playing in theaters and going strong at the box office, earning over $387 million globally. Unlike "Black Widow", which debuted in theaters and on Disney+ simultaneously, Disney promised to release the upcoming films exclusively in theaters for a minimum of 45 days. ## While the Chloe Zhao-directed is minting cash at the box office, a certain group of people wondering when it will be available on the streamer. Putting the earliest possible Disney+ date, considering a minimum of 45 days in theaters from November 5, on or around December 20, 2021.## On Friday, Disney officially announced that "Eternals" will be debuting on Disney+ and Disney Plus Hotstar on January 12, 2022, 10 weeks following its theatrical run, about the same amount of time between "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" launch on the service. "Eternals" will become available for digital download on platforms like Apple TV and Prime Video once it's streaming on Disney+.## "Eternals" has been rated as an unlike Marvel film. It welcomes an exciting new team of Super-Heroes to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The epic story, spanning thousands of years, features a group of immortal heroes forced out of the shadows to reunite against mankind's oldest enemy, The Deviants.## It boasts an ensemble cast that includes Gemma Chan, Kumail Nanjiani, Salma Hayek, Angelina Jolie, Brian Tyree Henry, Lauren Ridloff, Barry Keoghan, Richard Madden, and Kit Harington.## Stay tuned...

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1597 days ago

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'Spider-Man: No Way Home' To Be The First MCU Phase 4 Film To Release In China

Los Angeles, November 9 - Tom Holland's third Spider-Man flick, "Spider-Man: No Way Home" is set to be the first Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase Four film to get a release in the world's biggest movie market, China. While the official release date in China is yet to be set, a new Chinese poster of "No Way Home" indicated that it could soon hit Chinese screens. ## "Spider-Man: No Way Home" is looked at as the highest worldwide grosser film of the pandemic era. And with the news of China's release, it has consolidated its position to be a top-grossing film during the entire pandemic. The previous Spider-Man film, "Far From Home" grossed $199 million in China, by far its strongest overseas market.## Also Read: The Official 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' Poster Teases 4 Major Super-Villains## Marvel Studios' Phase 4 films are finding it difficult to get a release date in China due to various reasons. The latest Marvel picture, "Eternals" from China-born director Chloe Zhao, has offered no indication that it will ever release in China. "Black Widow" and "Shang-Chi" also failed to make the cut for China's release. Sony's "Venom: Let There Be Carnage", however, indicates China release, but there are still no signs when it will be released there. ## Starring Tom Holland as Peter Parker and directed by Jon Watts, "No Way Home" tells the story of what happens when the superhero is unmasked and can no longer keep his normal life separate from his masked one. It also features Zendaya, Benedict Cumberbatch, Jacob Batalon, Jon Favreau, Marisa Tomei, Benedict Wong, Alfred Molina, and Jamie Foxx in prominent roles. ## The superhero film is slated to release on December 17 in North America and in India among other markets. ## Stay tuned...

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1598 days ago

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Box Office: Eternals Nabs $71 Million In Domestic Debut; Scores Big At The International BO

Los Angeles, November 8 - Marvel is once again winning the battle at the box office despite the negative critics' reviews. The latest superhero offering, "Eternals", debuted with $71 million in the 3-day weekend at the domestic box office, though it fell short of fellow Marvel pics, "Black Widow" ($80.4M), and "Shang-Chi" ($75.4M). ## "Eternals" scored the 4th biggest opening weekend debut during the covid-19 pandemic era, edging "Fast & Furious 9" ($70M), and James Bond "No Time To Die" ($55.2M). "Venom: Let There Be Carnage", which was made by Sony Pictures but based on a Marvel comic creation, remains on the top spot with $90.1 million at the domestic opening weekend. ## Internationally, "Eternals" took the big opening of $90.7 million, bringing its global haul to an impressive $161.7 million. The superhero film is playing in several major markets including South Korea, the United Kingdom, France, Mexico, India, and Australia. ## Among the top overseas contributors, South Korea is leading with $14.4 million, followed by the United Kingdom ($7.1M), France ($6.7M), Mexico ($5.7M), and Australia ($5M). In India, the Marvel movie performed very well in the opening weekend, despite the two-way clash with Sooryavanshi and Annaatthe, and nabs estimated a gross total of ₹ 22.2 crores ($2.99M). ## Directed by Oscar winner, Chloe Zhao, "Eternals" is the lowest-rated Marvel film on Rotten Tomatoes with only 48% of reviews marked as positive. Audiences were also lukewarm on what Zhao cooked up, giving the film a so-so "B" CinemaScore, which is also a low point for the MCU. ## "Eternals" could see a steep drop in the box office in its second or third weekend and will heavily depend upon the word of mouth. It boasts an ensemble cast that includes Angelina Jolie, Gemma Chan, Salma Hayek, Richard Madden, and Kit Harrington in prominent roles. ## Stay tuned...

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1600 days ago

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Box Office: Marvel Studios' 'Eternals' Poised To Go Big At The Domestic Opening Weekend After Strong Thursday Previews

Los Angeles, November 6 - Marvel Studios' next chapter in the MCU - "Eternals" has been poised nicely to go big at the domestic box office. The Chloe Zhao-directed opened to the third-best Thursday previews of $9.5 million since the beginning of the pandemic.## "Eternals" fell short of "Black Widow" ($13.2 million) and "Venom: Let There Be Carnage" ($11.6 million) but it topped "Shang-Chi's" $8.8 million Thursday previews haul. Despite being rated the lowest Marvel film on Rotten Tomatoes, "Eternals" is projected gross $75 million in the 3-day opening weekend. ## Internationally, "Eternals" earned an estimated $19.8 million in its first two days from 39 markets. In India, the Marvel pic opened with domestic blockbuster "Sooryavanshi" and still managed to grab the audiences' attention. Despite the tough competition, the superhero film is estimated to gross over $1 million on Friday (Nov. 5). ## Among the top international markets, "Eternals" grossed $4.1 million in South Korea, followed by France ($2.6), Mexico ($1.3M), Italy ($1.2M), Australia, and Germany ($1.1M each), while Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Brazil also produced $1 million each. On November 5, Eternals opened to a few other markets, for which, the box office data will be out on Saturday. ## "Eternals" represents an important step forward in Marvel's big-screen efforts. The studio is looking to introduce a new lineup of heroes after saying goodbye to fan favorites such as Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man and Chris Evans' Captain America in "Avengers: Endgame", along with Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow. ## The film, which centers on a powerful extraterrestrial race of humanoids, is being hailed as a major milestone for inclusion — its legion of costumed heroes includes Marvel's first openly gay character and its first deaf protagonist. It boasts an ensemble cast that includes Gemma Chan, Kumail Nanjiani, Salma Hayek, Angelina Jolie, Brian Tyree Henry, Lauren Ridloff, Barry Keoghan, Richard Madden, and Kit Harington. ## Stay tuned...

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1618 days ago

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Marvel Studios' 'Eternals' Early Review Are Out From The World Premiere

Los Angeles, October 19 - After a pandemic-hit delay of almost a year, the time for Marvel Studios' "Eternals" has arrived and we are in for a treat. While the movie will be opened to the worldwide audience on November 5, Chloé Zhao's superhero film had a world premiere at the iconic El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles on Monday (October 18). ## It has been a long wait for Marvel fans to watch "Eternals" on the big screen and it was finally unveiled to its first audience following its world premiere. The early reactions of the 26th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe started coming out on social media after the premiere and reading those reviews, fans are surely going to experience a whole new cinematic magic created by director Zhao. ## The third film in MCU's Phase 4 slate, "Eternals" stars an ensemble cast including Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani, Lia McHugh, Brian Tyree Henry, Lauren Ridloff, Barry Keoghan, Don Lee, Harish Patel, Kit Harington, Salma Hayek, and Angelina Jolie.## Have a look into early reactions/reviews of Eternals from world premiere - ## I fell in love with #Eternals tonight.It's a beautiful translation of the original Jack Kirby comic concepts and it lets us sit with characters and their emotions maybe more than any other MCU film.It's truly epic. It's really gorgeous. Its trailers haven't done it justice. pic.twitter.com/OpyXaBM6sa— Hector Navarro (@Hectorisfunny) October 19, 2021 ## #Eternals is the most un-#MCU film to date - so much so that it feels like a different franchise!Very interested to see how #Marvel fans react to that… 🤔My faves:#RichardMadden #AngelinaJolie#KumailNanjiani & #LaurenRidloff Review embargo lifts Sunday! pic.twitter.com/tojJUSxN87— Grace Randolph (@GraceRandolph) October 19, 2021 ## That said, it does not feel like a Marvel movie at all. It definitely feels like something different. Almost like its own movie. You could have called this #Eternals without the Marvel logo and no one would be the wiser. A lot of the MCU elements are not included in this movie.— Herb Scribner (@HerbScribner) October 19, 2021 ## Eternals is Marvel’s version of Zack Snyder’s Justice League. A film that builds upon a cast of unknown characters and does so with great success. Chloé Zhao direction is superb. Easily one of the best looking Marvel films of all time. Insane post credits scenes too. #Eternals pic.twitter.com/TbZlqPJxGQ— Scott Menzel (@ScottDMenzel) October 19, 2021 ## The trailers don’t give much away about #eternals but it’s an amazing film that will having caring about each member of the family. Chloe Zhao’s visuals are breathtaking and the story is solid! Curious to see where they go with these characters next in the #MCU #MarvelStudios pic.twitter.com/B5NoubfgYn— The Illuminerdi (@The_Illuminerdi) October 19, 2021 ## After 25 films Chloe Zhao incredibly took the MCU in an entirely new direction w/ #TheEternals. The franchise is matured & this is only the beginning of what is possible. An absolutely breathtaking & epic film where @kumailn provides the laughs but @gemma_chan is the heart.— 🍅Jacqueline🍅 (@THATJacqueline) October 19, 2021 ## #Eternals is epic in every sense of the word. It's a story that is more massive but simultaneously more down-to-earth than the MCU has ever been. The passion everyone involved had for this movie is present in every scene and it needs to be seen on the biggest screen you can find pic.twitter.com/CyyqPt9dfn— Jack McBryan (@McBDirect) October 19, 2021 ## #Eternals is a cinematic experience. Zhao delivers something familiar yet so foreign in the best way possible. Greek mythology meets Interstellar meets the MCU. Ensemble is one of Marvel’s strongest. Barry Keoghan is a ROCKSTAR. Slow at times yes, but it pays off. @MCU_Direct— Liam Crowley - TheDirect.com (@LiamTCrowley) October 19, 2021 ## #Eternals is a whole lot of movie.It’s shot with a massive scope, looking visually different (and more intimate) than anything else Marvel. It has laughs, great surprises, and heart to go with the gigantic, crowded story it unpacks.Chloé Zhao has a really unique visual stamp. pic.twitter.com/hSMtwRlabv— BD (@BrandonDavisBD) October 19, 2021 ## #Eternals is amazing! Chloé Zhao & company turn in an evocative, emotional, extraordinarily epic superhero film. The ensemble have great chemistry & all get big Movie Moments to showcase their prowess. The naturalism of Ben Davis’ cinematography spotlights characters’ humanity. pic.twitter.com/MjZ2VheJ56— Courtney Howard (@Lulamaybelle) October 19, 2021 ## Kumail Nanjiani steals every scene in #Eternals and gives it so much energy and life as #Kingo. Also, especially huge fan of Lauren Ridloff as #Makkari, Barry Keoghan as #Druig, and Don Lee as #Gilgamesh.Richard Madden and Gemma Chan give really, really strong performances! pic.twitter.com/nhegaaQ4No— BD (@BrandonDavisBD) October 19, 2021 ## #Eternals is one of Marvel’s most ambitious films. Epic in scope, lavishly shot, and totally unapologetic about how much lore it dumps on you. Terrific cast, great direction, and delightfully comic book-y. Def not for everyone, but these are Jack Kirby’s space gods done right. pic.twitter.com/fsuexvcTwY— Dan Casey (@DanCasey) October 19, 2021 ## Had the honor of watching #Eternals today. Marvel was never as thrilling and fun and deep as this film, that has one of the action scenes of the entire franchise. Angelina Jolie might be the MVP. Her performance would give her an Oscar, if the Academy was less conservative.👇 pic.twitter.com/JMUYztquIr— Gabriel Carvalho (@gabirucarvalho) October 19, 2021 ## Stay tuned...

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1650 days ago

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Director Chloe Zhao Tells Why Eternals Couldn't Come To Support Avengers In Infinity War Or Endgame

Los Angeles, September 17, 2021: Marvel Studios gearing up for its next film, academy award-winning director Chloe Zhao's "Eternals", which will introduce a race of powerful ancient beings to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. ## Eternals' introduction as ancient beings in MCU, however, raises a lot of questions about how they've spent their time to this point, mainly in regards to the attack from Thanos and why they chose to do nothing to support Avengers in Infinity War or Endgame. ## While the trailer of "Eternals" gave a little bit of idea about the same, the movie's director Chloe Zhao has also assured that the fans will have plenty of explanation in the movie itself about why the new MCU superheroes couldn't interfere in Avengers: Infinity War or Endgame. ## While speaking to Total Film (via comicbook), Zhao was asked about the complicated relationship the Eternals have with the people of Earth. According to her, the Eternals were instructed not to interfere, and those instructions came from the Celestials themselves, long before Thanos or any of the other Avengers characters were born.## "[The audience] will understand why", Zhao said. "Not only why, but how complicated not interfering made them feel. We explore that. You'll see that in the film. The Eternals were instructed not to interfere with any human conflict unless Deviants are involved. There's a reason why that's the case. And that was the instruction from the prime Celestial Arishem".## In the film, we will get to see the origin of Eternals in MCU and about their relationship to the Celestials and why they were specifically instructed not to help the people of Earth, even in their most desperate moments. Zhao said that the idea of going back in time and exploring it before Thanos or anyone was born, excited her much. ## Eternals stars an ensemble cast including Salma Hayek, Angelina Jolie, Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani, Lia McHugh, Brian Tyree Henry, Lauren Ridloff, Barry Keoghan, Don Lee, Harish Patel, and Kit Harington. It is scheduled to release on November 5 in theaters. ## Stay tuned...

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1651 days ago

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Kate Winslet, Scarlett Johansson, Chloe Zhao, Among Others In Time 100 List Of Most Influential People

New York, September 16, 2021: The American news magazine and news website, Time has released the list of 100 most influential people in the world. The magazine inculdes people from different fields who played the part in brignig changes to world in some way such as politics, sports, films, and others in this quoted list. ## Titanic and Oscar winner actor Kate Winslet along with Black Widow star Scarlett Johansson, Oscar-winning director Chloe Zhao, singer-songwriter Britney Spears are among the celebrities who made it to the Time 100 list for most influential people of 2021. The list also include Judas and the Black Messiah actor Daniel Kaluuya, Minari's Steven Yeun, among others. ## The inclusion of Scarlett Johansson in the list is the result of her ongoing legal face-off with Walt Disney Co. Johansson is in red hot talks in Hollywood after she filed a lawsuit against Disney that released "Black Widow" day and date on Disney Plus, which, the actress allaged, the breach of her contract and the hybrid release cost her at least $50 million. ## Jamie Lee Curtis, who picked Johansson for Time 100, explained the reason behind her inclusion. "I recently watched her own the screen as the Black Widow, who exacts revenge on a powerful figure who manipulates (emphasis on man) women to fight for him. And then I saw her brilliant response to a real-life manipulation (same emphasis), when she filed a breach-of-contract lawsuit against the studio, alleging its decision to release the film simultaneously in theaters and on streaming cost her substantial losses in pay".## On the other hand, Kate Winslet, who had won Oscar for the Best Actress for "The Reader", is continue to inspire after so many years with her path breaking portrayls on the screen. And now, she is winning accolades for her critically-acclaimed portrayal of suburban Philly detective Mare Sheehan in HBO Max's crime drama series, which is the reason behind her inclusion in the list of Time 100. ## Meanwhile, among the Indian inclusions, Prime Minster Narendra Modi along with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, and Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla have been named in the list. While Modi and Banerjee were included under the "Leaders" category, Poonawalla was named under "Pioneers".## Stay tuned...

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1794 days ago

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Oscars 2021: Here Is The Full List Of 93rd Academy Awards Winners

Los Angeles, April 26, 2021: In the first of its kind of Award Ceremony, American drama film Nomadland has created history as its begged top honors at the 93rd Academy Awards. The movie won the Oscar for Best Picture while Chinese filmmaker, Chloe Zhao has created history as she has become only the second woman to win the Oscar for Best Director for Nomadland. Kathryn Bigelow was the first woman to receive the honour for The Hurt Locker (2008). ## Frances McDormand, who played the role of van dwelling woman in Nomadland, won the Oscars for the Best Actress in a Leading Role while the Best Actor award went to Anthony Hopkins for The Father. Yuh-Jung Youn also joined the history-making category and won best supporting actress for Minari, becoming the first-ever Korean actor or actress to win an Oscar. ## Among the other top honors, Daniel Kaluuya claimed Best Supporting Actor for Warner Bros.' Judas and the Black Messiah. Emerald Fennell won Best Original Screenplay for Promising Young Woman while the Best Adapted Screenplay was won by The Father. The White Tiger, starring Priyanka Chopra, was nominated in this category.## Here is the complete list of award winners - ## Best Picture - Nomadland## Best Actor - Anthony Hopkins (The Father)## Best Actress - Frances McDormand (Nomadland)## Best Director - Chloé Zhao (Nomadland)## Best Supporting Actor - Daniel Kaluuya (Judas and the Black Messiah)## Best Supporting Actress - Yuh-Jung Youn (Minari)## Best Original Screenplay - Promising Young Woman## Best Adapted Screenplay - The Father## Best International Feature Film - Another Round (Denmark)## Best Animated Feature Film - Soul## Best Original Song - Fight For You (Judas And The Black Messiah)## Best Original Score - Soul## Best Documentary Feature - My Octopus Teacher## Best Documentary Short Subject - Colette## Best Live-Action Short Film - Two Distant Strangers## Best Sound - Sound Of Metal## Best Production Design - Mank## Best Cinematography - Mank## Best Visual Effects - Tenet## Best Makeup And Hair - Ma Rainey's Black Bottom## Best Costume Design - Ma Rainey's Black Bottom## Stay tuned...