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Oscar-nominated actor shares his terrifying diagnosis

Mark Ruffalo has opened up about the moment he found out he had a brain tumour almost two decades ago, and how he broke the news to his then heavily pregnant wife, Sunrise. Speaking with Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett on the Smartless podcast on Monday, the actor revealed that he got his diagnosis after a "crazy dream". “It’s the craziest thing. I was actually shooting The Last Castle with [James] Gandolfini and Robert Redford and I had about a week left on that," he said. The Oscar nominee said that just before he got the diagnosis, he was supposed to be on set at 4am. “I woke up probably around three and I just had this crazy dream, you know, it wasn’t like any other dream I ever had. It was just like, ‘You have a brain tumour.’ It wasn’t even a voice. It was just pure knowledge: ‘You have a brain tumour, and you have to deal with it immediately’,” he continued. Despite having no symptoms other than an ear infection, the actor trusted his gut and went to the doctors anyways. “Listen, this is going to sound crazy, but I had this dream last night that I have a brain tumour," he recalled telling the doctor. She said: "'That is crazy, but there’s no reason you should have to worry about it. I’ll order you a CAT scan, and we’ll go right after work today, and we’ll show how crazy you are.’” Ruffalo then went to the neurologist’s office to read the scan and was shocked to find that his dream was right. “The nurse calls the doctor out, and I could hear them talking in the other room, and she just comes in, and she’s a zombie, and she says, ‘You have a mass behind your left ear the size of a golf ball, and we don’t know what it is. We can’t tell until it’s biopsied,’” he recalled. The Marvel star added that he waited to tell his then nine-months pregnant wife the news simply because she was so excited to welcome their bub. “She had the birth plan, she did the yoga, she had the doula, we had a hot tub ordered. This is like her wedding, you know, man? This is like her christening, her quinceañera, and I was just like, ‘I can’t.’" And when finally did break the news, his wife initially thought he was joking, "and then she just burst into tears and said, ‘I always knew you were going to die young!’” Fortunately for Ruffalo, the brain tumour turned out to be benign, but the surgery did leave him “totally” deaf in one ear. Image: Getty

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Margot Robbie snubbed as Oscar nominations announced

The nominations for the 96th academy awards has been announced, and despite Barbie being nominated for eight awards, there were a few notable snubs that fans aren't happy about. The film’s star, Margot Robbie, was not nominated for best actress, despite co-star Ryan Gosling receiving a nomination for best supporting actor for his role as Ken. The film's director Greta Gerwig, was also snubbed as she was not nominated for best director. Fans took to social media to express their thoughts, with many of them unhappy with the academy's choice. "So Ryan Gosling’s nominated for playing ken but Margot Robbie isn’t nominated for playing barbie… in barbie," one person wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> So Ryan Gosling’s nominated for playing ken but Margot Robbie isn’t nominated for playing barbie… in barbie <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Oscars?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Oscars</a> <a href="https://t.co/uceB20BB8H">pic.twitter.com/uceB20BB8H</a> — poppy ☾ (@scddevereaux) <a href="https://twitter.com/scddevereaux/status/1749792570840907879?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 23, 2024</a></blockquote> "No nomination for Margot Robbie or Greta Gerwig for the #Oscars but Ryan Gosling gets one. Literally the whole point of the Barbie film," another wrote. "Greta Gerwig made a film that was critically acclaimed, culturally impactful, hilarious, unique, visually exceptional, perfectly cast and acted, left people laughing, crying and thinking AND made a billion dollars at the box office. But no Best Director nom?!" another tweeted. One particular tweet went viral, with over 109 thousand likes. "Ken getting nominated and not Barbie is honestly so fitting for a film about a man discovering the power of patriarchy in the Real World," the tweet read. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Ken getting nominated and not Barbie is honestly so fitting for a film about a man discovering the power of patriarchy in the Real World. — Michael. (@yosoymichael) <a href="https://twitter.com/yosoymichael/status/1749794592076034203?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 23, 2024</a></blockquote> In a more positive light, America Ferrara, who played Gloria in Barbie, was nominated for best supporting actress with many saying that her character's passionate speech on feminism had sealed the deal. The film was also nominated for Best Picture, and two nods for best song including Gosling's popular solo I'm Just Ken, and Billie Eilish's What Was I Made For. Image: Getty

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The biggest winners and losers of the Oscar nominations

The nominees for the 95th Academy Awards were announced overnight, with fan favourites in for a shot at snagging the coveted Oscar awards. Actors Riz Ahmed and Allison Williams made the announcements from the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. Some nominees came as no surprise to avid film fans, while others were a shock, with some favourite apparently snubbed by the Academy. Sci-fi comedy drama Everything Everywhere All At Once scored 11 Academy Award nominations, the most for any film in 2023, with Best Picture well within their sights. All Quiet on the Western Front and The Banshees of Inisherin came in second with a total of 9 nominations each. Australian actor Cate Blanchett was honoured with a chance at Best Actress for her leading performance in the psychological drama Tár. Cate is a favourite in this category, and a win would see her with three Oscar awards to her name. In the Best Actress category, many were shocked to see Viola Davis snubbed for her work in the historical drama The Woman King. Viola had been a contender for the award all season, with recognition at the BAFTA Awards, the Golden Globe Awards, and the Screen Actors Guild Awards. Australia’s own Baz Luhrmann missed out on a nomination for his directing work on Elvis, but the film didn’t miss out entirely, bagging nominations in eight categories, including the sought after Best Picture. James Cameron, director of Avatar: The Way of Water, best known for directing Titanic, did not receive a nomination for Best Director either. Catherine Martin, the most awarded Australian in the history of the Oscars with four wins to her name, received two nominations for her work on Elvis for both Costume Design and Production Design. The nominees for Best Actor came with no surprises, though many thought Tom Cruise may feature there for his performance in Top Gun: Maverick. Hugh Jackman also missed out on a nomination in this category for his work in The Son. Despite snubs in other categories, most films were acknowledged with multiple nominations, though perhaps not always in the areas they wanted. Fans were certain the likes of The Woman King, Babylon, and The Whale would be up for a chance at Best Picture, but each was left disappointed when the list of contenders was announced. With six nominations, Top Gun: Maverick looks set to take home at least one award, but all eyes are on Tom Cruise and his chance for a first Academy Award win. While he wasn’t nominated for Best Actor, the film did secure itself a chance at Best Picture, with many praising the Academy for honouring a box office success. The winners of the 95th Academy Awards will be announced on March 13 (Australian time), with comedian Jimmy Kimmel set to host the event. Image: Getty Images

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2022 Oscar nominations announced

With the nominations for the 94th Oscars announced on Wednesday, Nicole Kidman will be leading the charge for Australia with her nomination for Best Actress for her performance in Being the Ricardos. This nomination is the fourth time Nicole Kidman has been nominated for the award, having won the Oscar previously for her work in The Hours in 2002. New Zealand director Jane Campion is the only woman to receive a Best Director nomination after her work on The Power of the Dog, which has racked up 12 nominations across multiple categories. Those nominations include one for Australian Kodi Smit-McPhee, who was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his work on the film, as was co-star Jesse Plemons.Despite being snubbed by the BAFTAs for her role in The Lost Daughter, British actress Olivia Colman nabbed a nomination for her outstanding performance in the film. Sci-fi epic Dune racked up 10 nominations including Best Picture, with the film's director Denis Villeneuve noticeably missing from the Best Director category. Political satire film Don't Look Up shocked film critics with its Best Picture nomination, given its divisive reception after its premiere last December.Noticeably snubbed from the Best Actress category was Lady Gaga, who was tipped to gain a nomination for her portrayal of Patrizia Reggiani in House of Gucci. Check out the list of nominees below. Best Picture - Belfast- CODA- Don't Look Up- Drive My Car- Dune - King Richard- Licorice Pizza- Nightmare Alley- The Power of the Dog- West Side StoryBest Director- Kenneth Branagh, Belfast- Rysusuke Hamaguchi, Drive My Car- Paul Thomas Anderson, Licorice Pizza- Jane Campion, The Power of the Dog- Steven Spielberg, West Side StoryBest Actress in a Leading Role- Jessica Chastain, The Eyes of Tammy Faye- Olivia Colman, The Lost Daughter- Penelope Cruz, Parallel Mothers- Nicole Kidman, Being the Ricardos- Kristen Stewart, SpencerBest Actor in a Leading Role- Javier Bardem, Being the Ricardos- Will Smith, King Richard- Andrew Garfield, tick, tick, BOOM!- Denzel Washington, The Tragedy of Macbeth- Benedict Cumberbatch, The Power of the DogBest Actress in a Supporting Role- Jessie Buckley, The Lost Daughter- Ariana DeBose, West Side Story- Judi Dench, Belfast- Kirsten Dunst, The Power of the Dog- Aunjanue Ellis, King RichardBest Actor in a Supporting Role- Ciarán Hinds, Belfast- Troy Kotsur, CODA- Kodi Smit-McPhee, The Power of the Dog- Jesse Plemons, The Power of the Dog- J.K. Simmons, Being the RicardosBest Animated Feature- Encanto- Flee- Luca- The Mitchells vs. the Machines- Raya and the Last DragonBest Documentary Feature- Summer of Soul- Flee- Attica- Ascension- Writing with FireBest Original Song- Be Alive by Beyonce, King Richard- Dos Oruguitas by Sebastián Yatra, Encanto- Down to Joy by Van Morrison, Belfast- No Time to Die by Billie Eilish, No Time to Die- Somehow You Do by Reba McEntire, Four Good DaysImage credits: Getty Images

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8 Oscar nominations that were revoked

The Oscar awards are the most prestigious and sought after motion picture awards that the film industry offers. Since the first Academy Awards took place in 1929 at the Hollywood Roosevelt hotel, here are eight instances where the sacred nomination was revoked. 1. The Circus, 1928 At the first awards night in 1929, Charlie Chaplin had his individual awards revoked. He was nominated for Best Actor, Best Director for a Comedy, Best Writer and Outstanding Picture for his film The Circus. The Academy believed he would take home all four awards so they presented him with an Honorary Award for his writing, directing and producing in the film. 2. Hondo, 1953 Western film Hondo was nominated for Best Story in 1954. It was later discovered that the script was based off a short story called The Gift of Cochise and so the nomination was taken back as it was not an original work. 3. High Society, 1955 The film starring Bing Crosby and Grace Kelly was nominated for Best Story by writers Edward Bernds and Elwood Ulman. However, there was a mix up with films that had the same title. Bernds and Ulman wrote the Bowery Boys comedy called High Society, not the one starring Bing Crosby and Grace Kelly. The writers withdrew their names from the final ballot after the mistake made by the Academy. 4. Young Americans, 1967 Young Americans is the only film in American history to receive a Oscar and then have it revoked after the ceremony. The film won Best Documentary in 1969. However, it was soon discovered that the film played in a theatre in October 1967, disqualifying it from the 1968 movie award season. The Oscar was then awarded to runner-up Journey Into Self. 5. The Godfather, 1972 The Godfather was nominated for nine awards including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor, which Marlon Brando won. The film was also nominated for Best Original Dramatic Score by composer Nino Rota. The nomination was revoked when it was discovered that Nino used some of his score from 1958 Fortunella. Nino took home the Oscar two years later when he was nominated for his score for The Godfather: Part II. 6. A Place in the World, 1992 In 1993, Uruguay submitted A Place in the World for Best Foreign Language Film. It received one of five nominations but these were rescinded because it was actually an Argentinian film. The director had asked Uruguay to submit the film on his behalf as several artists from Uruguay worked on the film and it had some financers from the country. The director sued the Academy after the nomination was revoked. 7. Tuba Atlantic, 2010 Tuba Atlantic from Norway was nominated for Best Live Action Short Film. It was revoked once it was discovered that the film aired on Norwegian TV before its theatrical release, which goes against the Academy’s rules. 8. Alone Yet Not Alone, 2013 This film was nominated for Best Original Song but was disqualified two weeks later. The song’s composer, Bruce Broughton, who was an executive committee member of the Academy’s music branch had emailed members of the branch to make them aware of his submission. This goes against Academy rules and was believed this promotion method would have given Bruce an unfair advantage. “I’m devastated… I indulged in the simplest grassroots campaign and it went against me when the song started getting attention. I got taken down by competition that had months of promotion and advertising behind them. I simply asked people to find the song and consider it," Bruce told The Hollywood Reporter at the time.

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This 100-second-long Oscar-nominated film will blow you away

Oscars night is all about the big-name films and the glitz and glamour of those who starred in them. But it’s also a massive night for everyone behind the scenes, from sound mixing to makeup. So, let’s look back at one of the unexpected hits of recent years – Fresh Guacamole, a 2012 short film by PES (director Adam Pesapane). At just 100 seconds long, it’s the shortest film in history to be nominated for an Oscar. And although it didn’t win, we can’t get enough of the oddly-satisfying, mouth-watering and ultra-creative short – and neither can the almost 50 million other viewers. Take a look at the incredible film above and tell us in the comments, what film would you like to see take home the Best Picture gong this year? Credit: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNJdJIwCF_Y" target="_blank">PESfilm</a>/Youtube Related links: <a href="/entertainment/movies/2017/02/angela-lansbury-joins-mary-poppins-cast/">Angela Lansbury joins cast of star-studded Mary Poppins sequel</a> <a href="/entertainment/movies/2017/02/movies-worth-seeing-in-2017/">Movies worth seeing in 2017</a> <a href="/entertainment/movies/2017/02/first-look-at-behind-the-scenes-photos-from-love-actually-sequel/">First look at behind-the-scenes photos from Love Actually sequel</a>

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