Oscars Statue

At an event in Mumbai on Wednesday, Star Movies introduced fans to virtual reality and life-size statues involving their favourite Marvel superheroes.

"With the help of some 21st century technology, we're able to honour the Oscars' proud beginnings," Academy president Cheryl Boone Isaacs said in a statement. "The new statuette exemplifies impeccable craftsmanship and the enduring nature of art," she added

A rare auction of an Oscar statue brought a total of $79,200, well more than expected, at its sale on Monday by a Rhode Island auction house.

At an event in Mumbai on Wednesday, Star Movies introduced fans to virtual reality and life-size statues involving their favourite Marvel superheroes.

"With the help of some 21st century technology, we're able to honour the Oscars' proud beginnings," Academy president Cheryl Boone Isaacs said in a statement. "The new statuette exemplifies impeccable craftsmanship and the enduring nature of art," she added

A rare auction of an Oscar statue brought a total of $79,200, well more than expected, at its sale on Monday by a Rhode Island auction house.