Oscars: ABC's Rob Mills On Conan, Sean Baker's Mission Statement, ‘The Wiz', Adrien Brody's Speech, Luke Skywalker Saving Han Solo & Hoping To Run It Back In 2026
It was a huge night for Anora and independent filmmaking at the 97th Academy Awards. Sean Baker matched Walt Disney's record and Mikey Madison surprised many by beating Demi Moore to win Best Actress.
Oscars host Conan O’Brien ribs Timothée Chalamet, Karla Sofía Gascón and pays tribute to L.A.
The comedian and former late-night host steps into the hot spot formerly occupied by Jimmy Kimmel, Billy Crystal and others.
Conan O’Brien navigates the Oscars through song, dance and awards
The comedian and former late-night host led the ceremony replete with musical numbers and nods to L.A., filmmaking and the current political climate.
Oscars TV Review: Conan O’Brien Nails It In Hosting Debut On A Night Of Celebration For Cinema, L.A. & Gene Hackman
The Oscars saw big wins for Anora, The Brutalist and Emilia Pérez, but the Conan O'Brien-hosted show was also a win for Hollywood after a long year.
Sean Baker Urges Filmmakers To “Keep Making Movies For The Big Screen” With Theaters Under Threat In Accepting Directing Oscar
An exhuberant Sean Baker urged filmmakers to keep movie theaters alive and “Keep making movies for the big screen,” in his acceptance speech after winning the Oscar tonight for best directing for Anora. This was Baker’s fourth nomination and second win tonight.
Oscars Review: Conan O'Brien Nails a Ceremony That's Sincere and Silly in All the Right Places
For a second - somewhere between Cynthia Erivo's fourth and 14th "ah" during the high point of "Defying Gravity" - you may have wondered, "How is Conan O'Brien going to follow this?" Opening with a live musical number that bridged "The Wizard of Oz,
Sean Baker’s Oscars Battle Cry (and Mine): Don’t Abandon the Big Screen
The director of the best picture winner, “Anora,” urged viewers to keep seeing films in theaters. Our critic hopes the industry listens, and that Baker keeps his independence.
Oscars Review: Conan O’Brien Rocked His Hosting Debut, but the Telecast Felt Too Small for Hollywood’s Biggest Night
The sweep of "Anora" marks a decisive turn at the Oscars for indie quality over mainstream popularity.
Conan O'Brien Takes A Swipe At Trump's Bromance With Putin Without Saying His Name
Oscars host Conan O’Brien didn’t have to name President Donald Trump on Sunday to slam him for cozying up to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
2025 Oscars winners list: See who won at the 97th Academy Awards
Academy Awards, hosted by Conan O'Brien, returned to Hollywood on Sunday. Sean Baker's "Anora" was the big winner of the night, taking home five awards. Read the full list of winners (italicized) below.
'Anora' filmmaker Sean Baker wins Oscar for Best Director
Filmmaker Sean Baker won the Academy Award for best director for "Anora," a film about an exotic dancer and sex worker who has the chance of a Cinderella story when she marries the son of a Russian oligarch.
Oscars 2025: ‘Anora’ shines at the 97th Academy Awards
Anora” won best picture at the 97th Academy Awards, closing out a fairy-tale Oscars night for Sean Baker’s raw and irreverent tale of a Brooklyn sex worker. “The Brutalist,” “Wicked,” and “Emilia Pérez” also picked up wins.