The 94th Academy Awards welcomed back a star-studded red carpet and a revised broadcast Sunday from L.A. Historic wins by Ariana DeBose, as supporting actress for West Side Story, and CODA’s Troy Kotsur for supporting actor, as well as best-picture winner CODA made headlines, as did an unbelievable exchange between Will Smith and Chris Rock.Troy Kotsur accepts Oscar…Continue Reading

Oscar nominations for CODA and Audible are a rare but encouraging sign that the industry is recognizing actors and stories from the deaf community. Canadians working in the film industry say inclusivity also means hiring behind-the-scenes collaborators who are deaf.Emilia Jones stars in CODA as Ruby, the only hearing person in a tight-knit family of…Continue Reading

Lead acting trophies went to Hollywood star Will Smith and British performer Joanna Scanlan Lead acting trophies went to Hollywood star Will Smith and British performer Joanna Scanlan Sci-fi epic “Dune” won five prizes and brooding Western “The Power of the Dog” was named best film as the British Academy Film Awards returned Sunday with…Continue Reading