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Richard Dreyfuss slams new diversity requirements for Oscar contention (Picture Credit: Wikimedia) Oscar-winning actor Richard Dreyfuss issued some criticism for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ new diversity and inclusion standards, saying that the updated requirements for Oscar contention “make me vomit.” Dreyfuss’ comments came during a wide-ranging interview on PBS’ ‘Firing Line With Margaret Hoover’, in which the actor discussed civics education in the US, partisan discourse and the Academy‘s…

On a stage in Hollywood last month, while announcing this year’s Oscar nominees, the British actor Riz Ahmed briefly paused before reading aloud the title of a film up for best animated short. “My Year of Dicks,” he said, to laughter and cheers, before reading out the best possible follow-up: “An Ostrich Told Me the World is Fake and I Think I Believe It.” Even more laughter. “No comment,” co-host Allison Williams said.Far across the world, in his home in Brisbane, the 26-year-old student behind that excellently named…

Marvel President Kevin Feige has thrown his weight behind one contender wanting to play Ghost Rider.Feige was in attendance at Comic-Con on Saturday (23 July). The annual comic book convention and entertainment event is taking place over this weekend in San Diego, California from 21 July to 24 July. After the massive Marvel panel, Feige gave an interview during which he threw his support behind Ryan Gosling as Ghost Rider.The superhero movie has been the subject of much deliberation, with many stars throwing their hat in…