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BAFTA Longlist Predictions: How the Vital International Voting Bloc Could Shape the Oscar Race

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Longlist is a pivotal milestone in the awards season calendar. Released annually, the curated selection of potential nominees in multiple categories serves as a precursor to the final BAFTA nominations and, often, a significant predictor of success at the Oscars. The deadline for the Round One […]

Oscar Predictions: Best International Feature — Can Anything Beat ‘Emilia Pérez?’

Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual […]

Oscar Predictions: Best Documentary Feature — Netflix Juggles Three Heartwarming Titles; Which Film Will International Voters Get Behind?

Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual […]

Oscar Predictions: Best Original Song — Is Two-Time Winner Elton John a Dark Horse to Pull Off a Hat Trick?

Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual […]

Oscar Predictions: Best Sound — Musicals, Sequels and a World War II Film Compete for Five Slots

Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual […]

Oscar Predictions: Best Costume Design — Could Paul Tazewell Make ‘Wicked’ Awards History?

Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual […]

If I Had an Oscar Ballot 2025: A Year of Triumphs Amid Trying Times

Awards Circuit Column: It’s hard out there for iconoclastics hoping to become Oscar contenders.  Hollywood’s state of flux extends beyond labor disputes and political tensions — it also colors how the industry evaluates its own output. A year inundated with big IP and musicals also was clouded with a lingering uncertainty about Hollywood’s future, and […]

Oscar Predictions: Best Original Score — How Many Women Composers Can Break Into the Nomination Lineup?

Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual […]

Oscar Predictions: Visual Effects — ‘Dune 2,’ ‘Gladiator 2’ and ‘Twisters’ Among the Sequels Vying for Attention

Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual […]

Oscars Shortlist Announced in 10 Categories: ‘Emilia Pérez,’ ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ Lead the Charge

If the Oscars shortlist is the equivalent of mid-term exams for awards contenders, then Netflix’s “Emilia Pérez” and Universal Pictures’ “Wicked” just received passing grades. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the shortlists in 10 categories for the upcoming 97th Oscars ceremony. “Emilia Pérez” landed six mentions overall, including makeup, sound, […]

Oscar Shortlists Predictions: ‘Emilia Perez’ and ‘Wicked’ Look to Lead the Pack as Awards Season Ramps Up

From musicals and body horror to international gems and star-driven documentaries, Tuesday’s Oscar shortlists will reveal who’s acing awards season — and who might be struggling to pass. The Oscar shortlists in 10 key categories are the awards season equivalent of midterm report cards. For studios and strategists, these announcements offer crucial insight into which […]

Oscar Predictions: Best Cinematography — The Stunning Statistic ‘Dune 2’ Must Overcome for Another Greig Fraser Nomination

Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual […]

Oscar Predictions: Best Production Design — Horror Deserves More Awards Recognition. Why Not ‘Nosferatu?’

Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual […]

Oscars Ceremony to Stream Live on Hulu for the First Time

A long-overdue shake-up is coming to Hollywood’s most celebrated night. For the first time in history, the Oscars will be streamed on Hulu and aired live on ABC, making the ceremony more accessible than ever. The potential game changer, announced jointly by ABC and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, indicates a significant […]

Oscar Predictions: Adapted Screenplay — ‘Emilia Pérez’ Is Third Musical to Snag Globe Nom for Screenplay, While ‘Nickel Boys’ Continues to Ascend

Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual […]

Oscar Predictions: Original Screenplay — Could ‘A Real Pain’ be a Real Contender for Writer Jesse Eisenberg?

Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual […]

‘Dune 2’ Golden Globes Box Office Snub Explained: ‘It Wasn’t Submitted,’ Voting Member Says

One of the glaring omissions from Monday’s Golden Globe nominations was that Denis Villeneuve’s epic sequel “Dune: Part Two” was not among the eight films in the best cinematic and box office achievement category. Introduced for 2023’s ceremony where “Barbie” took home the statuette, eligible films must gross more than $150 million with a minimum […]

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