Awards
Santa Barbara Film Fest: 33 World Premieres, 74 U.S. Premieres and Dozens of Oscar Hopefuls Set for 40th Edition
Set to take place this year Feb. 4-15 — one day longer than previous editions, in recognition of its milestone anniversary — the fest has become an increasingly important stop on the awards circuit.
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Predicting This Year’s Oscar Nominations Using Just Math
At least six movies are nearly locks for best picture, per a mathematical formula that factors in awards season data and historical trends.
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Veteran Hollywood Insider Pushes Back on Event Cancellations: “People Need to Get Back to Work”
Ashlee Margolis, founder of Beverly Hills-based The A List, said if the wave of cancellations continue it could have a dire impact on the town: "To have events canceled now is going to crush all of us."
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Oscar Predictions via Feinberg Forecast: Scott’s Final Nominations Projections as Voting Closes
Anticipated nominations tallies: 'The Brutalist' and 'Emilia Pérez' with 10 each; 'Conclave' and 'Dune: Part Two' with nine each; and 'Anora,' 'A Complete Unknown' and 'Wicked' with six each.
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Music Supervisors Guild Awards Nominations: ‘Twisters,’ ‘The Idea of You’ Lead the Field
Music supervisors Steve Schnur, Raphaella Lima, Codie Childs, Mike Ladman and Mara Tacham received the most individual nominations with three each.
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Producers Guild Awards Movie, TV Nominations: ‘Anora,’ ‘Conclave,’ ‘September 5,’ ‘Emilia Pérez,’ ‘The Substance,’ ‘Wicked’ Up for Top Film Prize
Other nominees for the guild's Daryl F. Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures include 'The Brutalist,' 'A Complete Unknown,' 'Dune: Part Two' and 'A Real Pain.'
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American Society of Cinematographers Reveals 2025 ASC Awards Nominees
'Conclave,' 'The Brutalist,' 'Maria' and 'Wicked' are among the honorees.
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Berlin Forum Unveils Full 2025 Lineup
The 55th Forum, Berlin's sidebar for avant-garde and experimental cinema, features 30 films from five continents.
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Berlin Festival Unveils Generation Full Lineup
Irish feature 'Christy' from director Brendan Canty will kick off Generation 14Plus, with South American drama 'The Nature of Invisible Things' opening the Kplus section.
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Conan O’Brien to Receive 2025 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
The comedian, podcaster and former late night host will be the 26th recipient of the award from the Kennedy Center.
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2025 Writers Guild Awards Nominations: ‘Challengers,’ ‘My Old Ass,’ ‘A Complete Unknown,’ ‘Dune: Part Two’ Among Films Nominated
Additional movies nominated for best original screenplay include 'A Real Pain,' 'Anora' and 'Civil War,' with 'Hit Man,' 'Nickel Boys' and 'Wicked' rounding out the adapted screenplay field.
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Clive Davis Gala, Special Merit Awards Still On for Grammy Week; Black Music Collective Canceled
The Recording Academy says each of its events will have a fundraising element to support those impacted by the wildfires.
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