‘Emilia Pérez’ and ‘Conclave’ Lead BAFTA Film Awards Nominations
Jan15

‘Emilia Pérez’ and ‘Conclave’ Lead BAFTA Film Awards Nominations

Will a film about the dramatic process of choosing a new pope win the top prize at the BAFTA Film Awards? It’s a strong possibility as Conclave earned 12 British Academy nominations. Especially if the Edward Berger-directed film follows in the footsteps of his previous picture, All Quiet on the Western Front, which swept seven BAFTAs two years ago, including Best Film. Nipping at its heels is the musical about a drug lord switching...

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Directors of ‘The Brutalist’ And ‘A Complete Unknown’ Among DGA Awards Nominees
Jan08

Directors of ‘The Brutalist’ And ‘A Complete Unknown’ Among DGA Awards Nominees

One of these men, and yes, they are all men, will win the top trophy at the DGA Awards. Jacques Audiard (Emilia Perez), Sean Baker (Anora), Edward Berger (Conclave), Golden Globe winner Brady Corbet (The Brutalist) and James Mangold (A Complete Unknown) are the nominees for the marquee Theatrical Film Award announced January 8 by the Directors Guild. They will be awarded February 8 in non-televised ceremonies taking place at the...

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SAG Awards Nominations: ‘A Complete Unknown,’ ‘Wicked’ Lead Film Nods; ‘Shōgun’ Tops TV Field
Jan08

SAG Awards Nominations: ‘A Complete Unknown,’ ‘Wicked’ Lead Film Nods; ‘Shōgun’ Tops TV Field

Because of wildfires ranging across Los Angeles, the Screen Actors Guild forewent a live announcement of its nominees for the 31st SAG Awards and went out with a press release instead. Box office smash Wicked leads the film noms with five, followed by A Complete Unknown with four nominations. Wicked’s other nods are for best actress (Cynthia Erivo), best supporting actress (Ariana Grande), best supporting actor (Jonathan Bailey) and...

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Beyoncé Breaks Records and Leads Grammy Nominations
Nov09

Beyoncé Breaks Records and Leads Grammy Nominations

Beyoncé is now the most-nominated artist in Grammy history. Her 11 nods for the 67th Grammy Awards to be held Feb. 2 bring her career total to 99, zooming ahead of her husband Jay-Z, with whom she’d been tied at 88 nominations. Her nominations include those in top categories like album of the year for “Cowboy Carter,” along with record and song of the year, for her chart-topping “Texas Hold ‘Em. Perhaps this year, the Carter family...

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It’s ‘Shogun,’ ‘Baby’ at the 76th Emmy Awards
Sep16

It’s ‘Shogun,’ ‘Baby’ at the 76th Emmy Awards

It was no surprise that Shogun was awarded best drama series at the 76th Annual Prime Time Emmy Awards. After all, the FX series dominated the proceedings with a total of 18 the statuettes from the Creative Arts ceremonies last weekend and the broadcast show on ABC Sunday night. What was a big surprise is Hacks taking the prize for best comedy series after FX’s The Bear, it’s other big awards magnet and a top comedy contender, had...

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