The announcement of the list of candidates to the Oscar awards by the American Film Academy, was received with enthusiasm in Australia, which registered for the first time not less than 13 nominations, reports the Hollywood Reporter. 'Hacksaw Ridge' and 'Lion' become the first two Australian films nominated in the same year for the Best Film category, and 'Tanna', filmed in the … [Read more...]
Mel Gibson wins 6 trophies at the 6th annual AACTA
Mel Gibson wins 9 trophies, among which the award for the Best Film and the Best Director with his new production, 'Hacksaw Ridge', at the 6th gala of AACTA, held in Sydney, according to the Daily Mail. AACTA awards are the most prestigious awards on the film and television industry in Australia, representing the equivalent of the Oscars in the United States or of the BAFTA … [Read more...]