‘Challengers,’ ‘A Complete Unknown’ Among Top Writers Guild Awards Screenplay Nominations
The expert purveyors of the written word have spoken. After several delays due to respect for all those in Southern California affected by the monstrous wildfires, the Writers Guild of America announced its nominees for the 2025 WGA Awards. The original screenplay nominees are A Real Pain, Anora, Challengers, Civil War and My Old Ass. The adapted screenplay nominees are A Complete Unknown, Dune: Part Two, Hit Man,...
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...
‘The Brutalist,’ ‘Emilia Pérez,’ ‘Shogun’ and ‘Baby Reindeer’ Score Big at the Golden Globes
Emilia Pérez and The Brutalist win the marquee film trophies at the Golden Globe Awards The rehabilitation of the Golden Globes continued in pretty good form after last year’s disastrous hosting job by Jo Koy– and previously the group’s exposed racism and corruption– with host Nikki Glaser bringing some comedic sparkle to the CBS and Paramount+ telecast. Fresh off her success at the Tom Brady roast, Glazer mildly roasted...
Regina King, Cynthia Erivo, Tyler Perry Honored at Critics Choice Celebration of Black Cinema and Television
Moments of joy, pride, tears and laughter marked the ceremonies at the 7th Annual Critics Choice Celebration of Black Cinema and Television during a gala evening at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel. Hosted by comedian Jay Pharaoh, awards were handed out in 14 categories to industry talents including Tyler Perry, Cynthia Erivo, Regina King, John David Washington, Wendell Pierce, Malcolm D. Lee, Jharrel Jerome, Natasha Rothwell, Kris...
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...