Scott Derrickson Honors James Ransone, Oscars Omission Sparks Outrage

0:00From Hollywood to the world, this is entertainment and celebrity news today. Director Scott Derrickson paid a heartfelt tribute to actor James Ransone after the Oscars left him out of their in-memorium segment. Ransone died by suicide at age 46 in December 2025. The segment aired on March 15, 2026, but Derrickson posted a photo of his friend on X two days later, noting he had cast him in five films. Derrickson described Ransone as complex, funny, talented, and reckless, but wildly alive and deeply loved. He mentioned bearing him in early January and shared that Ransone had expressed regret for some past online comments before his death. Fans praised Derrickson's post, calling Ransone, a sorely mistalent. Many also vented frustration on mine about other omissions from the segment, including James Vanderbeek and Eric Dane. The Oscars did honor Ransone in their website, along with others not featured on air. A source explained that an executive committee reviews submissions of industry members who passed away in the past year.

1:04They picked tributes based on the show's runtime, but all names stay on the Oscar site for a full year. Meanwhile, others like Channing Tatum have also remembered Ransone fondly. Thanks to our sponsor for helping bring you this episode. Podcasts hit different when the sound comes from your pillow. Once you try it, it just makes sense. S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com