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Ridley Scott to Receive Honorary Oscar at November Awards

8/24/2026

Summary

Story summary

Ridley Scott will receive an honorary Oscar at the November Governors Awards.
Scott says he views himself as an influencer rather than a filmmaker.
He promotes upcoming film The Dog Stars, starring Jacob Elordi, Margaret Qualley and Josh Brolin.
Scott criticizes Hollywood for repetitive stories about murdered girls, FBI agents or superheroes.
He mentions projects: a Western, a Treasure Island adaptation with Hugh Jackman, a musical, and an African-elephant film.

History

Historical Context

George Lucas released Star Wars on May 25 1977; its $775 million worldwide gross doubled Fox’s stock and lifted the studio’s profit to $79 million that year. The film’s blockbuster success birthed the summer-release model, high-budget franchises and massive merchandising, reshaping Hollywood’s economics and inspiring later directors such as Ridley Scott in contemporary cinema and other filmmakers.

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Story summary

Ridley Scott will receive an honorary Oscar at the November Governors Awards.
Scott says he views himself as an influencer rather than a filmmaker.
He promotes upcoming film The Dog Stars, starring Jacob Elordi, Margaret Qualley and Josh Brolin.
Scott criticizes Hollywood for repetitive stories about murdered girls, FBI agents or superheroes.
He mentions projects: a Western, a Treasure Island adaptation with Hugh Jackman, a musical, and an African-elephant film.

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