Will Smith resigns from Academy membership after slapping Chris Rock at Oscars

Apr 02, 2022

Washington [US], April 2 : American actor Will Smith on Friday (local time) announced that he has resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture...

Malayalam director Ranjith resigns as Kerala Chalachitra Academy chairman

Aug 25, 2024

Renowned filmmaker Ranjith resigns as Kerala Chalachitra Academy chairman following sexual assault allegations, according to Kerala Cultural Minister Office

Academy leaders meet Will Smith before emergency board meeting

Apr 01, 2022

Washington [US], April 1 : The leaders of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences met with actor Will Smith to discuss the...

Will Smith responds to Academy's 10-year ban after 2022 Oscars slap incident

Apr 09, 2022

Washington [US], April 9 : Actor Will Smith has responded to being banned from Academy events for 10 years after slapping Chris Rock at...

Academy launches formal investigation into Will Smith-Chris Rock's altercation

Mar 29, 2022

Washington [US], March 29 : The Academy of Motion Picture Art and Sciences has launched an inquiry into Will Smith-Chris Rock's altercation at the...

Want to move forward from Will Smith and Chris Rock slap incident: Academy Awards CEO

Aug 28, 2022

Washington [US], August 28 : Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recently appointed a new CEO - Bill Kramer. He spoke about the...