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Film at Lincoln Center has named Academy Award-winning actor Jeff Bridges the recipient of the 49th Chaplin Award.

The Academy will replace actor Hattie McDaniel’s missing Best Supporting Actress Academy Award and gift it to the Howard University.

Jim Brown, the NFL Hall of Famer who went on to become an actor and civil rights advocate has died. He was 87.

“We could not be more thrilled and honored to féte Viola Davis,” said Dan Stern, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Film at Lincoln Center.

Sally Field will be honored with the SAG Life Achievement Award, recognizing her career and accomplishments at the SAG Awards ceremony.

Fashion designer Dame Vivienne Westwood and subject of the documentary Westwood: Punk, Icon, Activist, died on Thursday at the age of 81.

Pelé, regarded as the greatest soccer player of all-time, and the subject of the documentary Pelé, died on Thursday in Brazil. He was 82.

Russia has placed Christo Grozev, the investigative journalist featured in the Navalny documentary, on its “wanted” list

“I saw some great movies this year – here are some of my favorites. What did I miss?” – President Barack Obama

Actress Kirstie Alley, known for starring in films Look Who’s Talking has died after a private battle with cancer. She was 71.

Actor Clarence Gilyard Jr, known for starring in the Left Behind movie trilogy, Die Hard, and Top Gun, has died. He was 66.

Academy Award winning actress and singer Irene Cara, known for starring in Fame and Sparkle has died. She was 63.