News Headlines

Academy grants $500,000 to film and cultural organizations

Jun 10, 2008 – 58 film-related organizations get grants from Academy’s educational wing.

Jessica Alba welcomes baby

Jun 09, 2008 – It’s a girl for Jessica Alba and Cash Warren.

Academy honors Student Academy Award winners

Jun 07, 2008 – Student winners honored after week of industry events.

Academy’s Contemporary Docs Series finale features three films

Jun 04, 2008 – Stage and screen dreams examined in doc series finale

Tatum O’Neal arrested for crack purchase

Jun 02, 2008 – Actress charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Comic legend Harvey Korman dies

May 29, 2008 – Passed away four months after abdominal aortic aneurysm.

Bill Murray’s wife files for divorce

May 29, 2008 – Wife alleges abuse and addiction as reasons.

Academy pays tribute to Jimmy Stewart

May 27, 2008 – Legendary actor gets centennial tribute.

Sydney Pollack dies

May 26, 2008 – Cancer takes Academy Award winner.

David Cook wins American Idol

May 21, 2008 – Takes singing contest crown by 12 million votes.