Prison drama 'The Shawshank Redemption' has been hailed by movie buffs as the greatest film to miss out on a best picture Oscar.

Organisers of the Oscars insisted the show would go on next month despite the Golden Globe ceremony being cancelled due to the Hollywood writers’ strike.

Beyonce Knowles will miss out on the chance to win a Best Song Oscar nomination because only three composers can be credited for an Academy Awards tune.

Oscars chiefs are furious that the US television network broadcasting the Academy Awards ceremony is insisting on a delayed transmission following Janet Jackson's breast exposure.

Harry Potter may not be a film classic according to Oscars judges but it is a classical favourite after scoring with music fans in an annual survey.