The Academy Awards

Academy President John Bailey: Why Kevin Hart Is the Right Choice to Host the Oscars

And now the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences president John Bailey tells Variety that he’s “very excited” to see what the funny man will do when he makes his hosting debut next year. “First of all, he’s a very kind of warm and loving and lovable person,” Bailey said at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures celebration of the restored Saban Building. “He’s also wanted to do this for many years. He’s been very clear how he felt about it and that’s very heartening to us.”... more

2016 Oscar Nominations: 'The Revenant' and 'Mad Max' Lead all Films

The 2016 Oscar nominations are here, with The Revenant and Mad Max: Fury Road dominating the competition. That's a good morning for Tom Hardy, who starred in both films and earned a Supporting Actor nomination for The Revenant, which led all films with 12 nominations. Mad Max was close behind with 10 nominations. They are both among the eight films competing Best Picture, a list that also includes The Martian, Spotlight, more

BTVGuide Bulletin: ‘Glee’ Adds ‘CSI’ Alum, ‘Parks & Rec’ Enlists ‘Workaholics’ Star & More!

In addition to all of the other news we’ve been reporting, here are a few entertainment and TV headlines you might have missed: - Gary Dourdan (‘CSI’) is heading to not one, but two shows. First, he’ll pop up on ‘Being Mary Jane,’ where he’ll play the recurring role of Sheldon Armstrong, a successful, charming and casually handsome retired civil trial attorney known for making a fort... more