Composer Kris Bowers’ score for “The Wild Robot” has earned him a nomination for Best Original Score at the 2024 Academy Awards, solidifying his place as one of Hollywood’s most sought-after composers.
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Celebrating Black excellence at the 96th Oscars: A night of triumph and diversity
By Ericka Alston Buck, Special to the AFRO The 96th Annual Academy Awards will take place on March 10 in Los Angeles at the Dolby Theatre and the film industry’s Black talent will be on full display. In the past year, a host of extraordinary African-American nominees have garnered the spotlight in leading and supporting […]
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Hattie McDaniel: Trailblazing as the first Black Oscar winner
By Helen BezunehSpecial to the AFRO At the Oscars ceremony in 1940, African-American actress Hattie McDaniel was seated at a segregated table on the far side of the room at the Ambassador Hotel. A great distance from the table where her fellow “Gone With the Wind” cast members sat together. The host hotel had a […]
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Diverse excellence takes center stage: Black stars shine among 2024 Oscars nominations
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia (NNPA NEWSWIRE) – The recent unveiling of the 96th Academy Awards nominations brought forth a notable roster of Black talent, marking a significant stride for the industry in recognizing diversity within the film industry. The list of nominees reveals that, to some degree, the Academy has finally […]