Oscar winners and nominees to watch on Showmax

5 March 2018

Oscar winners and nominees to watch on Showmax

The 90th Academy Awards took place last night at the Dolby Theatre in LA, honouring the most critically acclaimed movies of the year. The Oscars marks the end of Hollywood’s awards season, which makes this the perfect time to update your movie bucket-list.

Revolting Rhymes, First on Showmax

2018 Oscar nominee: Animated Short Film

Straight from the pages of the legendary children’s author Roald Dahl, revisit classic fairy tales brought to life in this amazing, Oscar-nominated animation.

Selma

Guillermo Del Torro

Hellboy on Showmax

The Shape of Water got the big prize for Best Picture in 2018, and director Guillermo del Toro also took home Best Director. He also directed Hellboy 2: The Golden Army, which is available right now on Showmax»

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