Disney releases full trailer for live-action Moana

 

Los Angeles: Disney released the full trailer for its live-action Moana on March 24, 2026, showcasing 19-year-old Catherine Laga'aia as Moana and Dwayne Johnson reprising Maui, with scenes, signature songs and a behind-the-scenes 'Artistry of Moana' featurette. The trailer and featurette prompted audience reaction this week, highlighted credits for Thomas Kail...

Miley Cyrus Leads Cast Reunion At Hannah Montana Premiere

 

Los Angeles: Miley Cyrus reunited with original Hannah Montana cast Monday at the world premiere of the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special, appearing on the red carpet in a commemorative silver gown and posing with co-stars before the screening. The special began streaming Tuesday on Disney+ and Hulu; Selena Gomez made...

Chuck Norris, Martial Arts Icon and Actor, Dies

 

Los Angeles — Chuck Norris, the US martial artist and action star, died this week at age 86, his family said Friday. Family posted a statement saying he fell ill Thursday on Kauai and died surrounded by relatives; they asked for privacy about circumstances. TMZ first reported a medical emergency...

Dharmendra Omitted From Oscars' Televised In Memoriam Segment

 

Los Angeles — The Academy omitted veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra from the televised 'In Memoriam' montage at the 98th Academy Awards on March 16, 2026, despite listing him on its official online memorial. The broadcast ran longer than in previous years and highlighted tributes to Hollywood figures including Rob Reiner,...

Michael B. Jordan Wins Best Actor Oscar — 'Sinners'

 

Los Angeles: Michael B. Jordan won the Best Actor Oscar on March 16, 2026, at the 98th Academy Awards for his dual roles in Sinners. The blues-soaked supernatural period film set in 1930s Mississippi received wide recognition, earning a record 16 Academy Award nominations. Jordan portrayed twins Smoke and Stack...

Jessie Buckley wins Best Actress Oscar for Hamnet

 

Los Angeles — Jessie Buckley won the Best Actress Academy Award on March 15 for her role in Hamnet, the film directed by Chloé Zhao. Buckley portrayed Agnes Hathaway, the mother whose grief anchors the drama adapted from Maggie O'Farrell's novel. She publicly dedicated the award to mothers and noted...

Anderson's 'One Battle After Another' Leads Oscars Winners

 

LOS ANGELES, Paul Thomas Anderson's 'One Battle After Another' won best picture at the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday, and Anderson earned his first Academy Award for best director and adapted screenplay. Michael B. Jordan won best actor for 'Sinners,' which also led to Autumn Durald Arkapaw becoming the first...

Priyanka Chopra, Javier Bardem Present International Feature Award

 

Los Angeles — On March 16, Priyanka Chopra Jonas presented the Best International Feature Film Oscar alongside Javier Bardem at the Academy Awards ceremony. The pair announced Joachim Trier's Norwegian film Sentimental Value as the winner. Bardem spoke against war, saying "Free Palestine" and wore a "No a la Guerra"...

Los Angeles: Paul Thomas Anderson Wins Best Director

 

Los Angeles — Paul Thomas Anderson won the Academy Award for Best Director on March 15 for One Battle After Another, which also earned him Best Adapted Screenplay and a producer credit on Best Picture. The film, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro and Teyana Taylor, led nominations...

Directors, Actors Dominate 98th Academy Awards Results Tonight

 

Los Angeles — The 98th Academy Awards unfolded Monday this year at the Dolby Theatre, where Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another and Ryan Coogler’s Sinners led nominations. The ABC telecast began at 7 p.m. ET and streamed on Hulu, with Conan O’Brien returning as host. Security measures increased...