Amimon team was notified a year ago of the nomination, but thought it was a gimmick

Academy lays out reforms intended to encourage equitable representation on screen and off, addressing gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disability

Judge says film organization's decision to expel the director, who is wanted for statutory rape, 'was not arbitrary or capricious'

Star portrayed Harold Abrahams's battle to overcome anti-Semitism and triumph at the 1924 Olympics; was also known to younger fans as Spock's father in 2009 'Star Trek' reboot

Event pushed back to April 25 after most US movies theaters close, and film production halts; cut-off date for film eligibility extended to ensure broad, competitive field

Jewish Oscar-nominated screenplay writer, popular playwright and author known for wry comedy dies in New York City; no cause of death given by family

Taika Waititi also plays Adolf Hitler in the romping anti-Nazi comedy set in the final days of World War II

Despite the snub for Adam Sander's role in 'Uncut Gems,' this year's Academy Awards are chock-full of Chosen People presenting and receiving golden statues

1st non-English-language win for best movie; Nazi satire 'Jojo Rabbit' wins best adapted screenplay; Natalie Portman wears cape with names of female directors who weren't nominated

Comic actor compares indie award to best personality prize in high school, while Academy Awards are like best looking, which went to a 'feather-haired douchebag'