Don Mischer, Master of Live Television, Is Dead at 85

He produced and directed major events like the Oscars, Emmys and Tonys, as well as Super Bowl halftime shows and Olympic opening ceremonies.

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Marvin Levy, Oscar-Winning Publicist to Spielberg, Dies at 96

For 42 years, Mr. Levy strategized behind the scenes to promote Steven Spielberg’s movies and ensure that the director was seen as Hollywood’s de facto head of state.

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Stunt Design Becomes a New Oscars Award Category

Movies that are released in 2027 will be the first ones eligible for the new category honoring the people who make some of the most audience-pleasing moments.

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How ‘No Other Land’ Became an Unlikely Box Office Success

The Oscar-winning documentary has surpassed $2 million at the box office despite the lack of a traditional distribution deal.

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Hamdan Ballal, Palestinian Director of ‘No Other Land,’ Is Attacked in West Bank, Witnesses Say

Hamdan Ballal was assaulted by masked attackers in his home village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, witnesses said. The Israeli military said he had been detained for questioning.

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Conan O’Brien to Host the Oscars Next Year, Too

Mr. O’Brien received high marks for his work as the emcee of the 97th Oscar telecast this month. It was his first time hosting the show.

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French Cinema Celebrates Its Covid Recovery

The French movie industry has been celebrating statistics that show an increase in movie attendance.

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On Second Count, ABC Says Oscar Viewership Increased

The network said that after total viewership on Hulu was included in the count, the show attracted 19.7 million people, up from 19.5 million last year.

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Oscars Draw 18 Million Viewers, an 8% Drop

The show was broadcast on ABC, as it has been for decades, but also streamed live on Hulu, where there were glitches.

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2025 Oscars Red Carpet Photos: Halle Berry, Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez

Ariana Grande, Timothée Chalamet and Selena Gomez arrived in season-defining style.

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