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Cast member Karla Sofia Gascon attends a screening of the film Emilia Perez on the opening night of the 28th Annual American French Film Festival in Los Angeles, California, U.S., October 29, 2024. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/File Photo

Social media posts derail Oscar front-runners

Netflix’s hopes for claiming an Academy Award for best picture appear to have vanished after a series of embarrassing social media posts resurfaced.

Demi Moore attends the Los Angeles Premiere of ''The Substance'' at the Directors Guild of America Theater in Los Angeles, California, U.S., September 16, 2024. REUTERS/Aude Guerrucci/File Photo

‘The Substance’ awards season recognition gives horror genre a boost

When “The Substance” was announced as a best picture contender at next month’s Oscars, it became only the seventh horror movie to be nominated for the film industry’s top honor.

Director Peter Jackson (2nd/L) and cast members of 'The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King' from left to right: Elijah Wood, Andy Serkis and Viggo Mortensen pose for photographers in Tokyo January 21, 2004. REUTERS/Yuriko Nakao/File Photo

Two new ‘Lord of the Rings’ movies heading to theaters

A fresh installment in the “Lord of the Rings” movie series is scheduled to debut in theaters in 2026.

Christopher Nolan, Emma Thomas and Charles Roven pose with the Oscar for Best Picture for "Oppenheimer" in the Oscars photo room at the 96th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 10, 2024. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

Oscars 2024: Atomic bomb movie ‘Oppenheimer’ crowned best picture

“Oppenheimer” claimed seven Academy Awards including the prestigious best picture trophy.

People walk past a promotional poster of film "Barbie" in Tokyo, Japan, August 3, 2023. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/File Photo

‘Barbenheimer’ mania fuels U.S. gambling on the Oscars

After a summer face-off at the box office, the “Barbenheimer” battle is headed to online gambling sites.

Cillian Murphy is embraced by Emily Blunt after winning Best Male Actor in a Leading Role for Oppenheimer during the 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 24, 2024. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

‘Oppenheimer’ steamrolls toward Oscars with SAG Award wins

Historical epic “Oppenheimer” is bolstering the movie’s chances to score the best picture trophy at next month’s Oscars.