Thu. Jul 29th, 2021

Erik Anderson

Erik is the founder/owner and Editor-In-Chief of AwardsWatch and thanks his mother for his love of all things Oscar, having watched the Academy Awards together since he was in the single digits; making lists, rankings and predictions throughout the show. He is a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic, a member of the International Cinephile Society (ICS) and The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics (GALECA).
Screen Shot 2021-07-28 at 9.29.06 AM Trailer: Watch Will Smith as the father of legendary tennis champions Venus and Serena Williams in ‘King Richard’

Trailer: Watch Will Smith as the father of legendary tennis champions Venus and Serena Williams in ‘King Richard’

Erik Anderson July 28, 2021
Today, Warner Bros revealed the trailer for King Richard, a look at how tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams became who they are after the... Read More
The Underground Railroad ‘Lovecraft Country,’ ‘The Underground Railroad,’ ‘A Black Lady Sketch Show’ lead African American Film Critics Association TV honors

‘Lovecraft Country,’ ‘The Underground Railroad,’ ‘A Black Lady Sketch Show’ lead African American Film Critics Association TV honors

Erik Anderson July 28, 2021
Winners will be honored in a private COVID-compliant ceremony August 21 to be hosted by Yvette Nicole Brown The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA)... Read More
FlagDay_FilmStills_056_R Sean Penn stars as John Vogel and Dylan Penn as Jennifer Vogel in FLAG DAY A Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures film Photo credit: Courtesy of Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures Inc. © 2021 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc. All Rights Reserved. Trailer: It’s a family affair in Sean Penn’s ‘Flag Day’

Trailer: It’s a family affair in Sean Penn’s ‘Flag Day’

Erik Anderson July 28, 2021
MGM/UA today released the trailer for Sean Penn’s Flag Day, which appeared in competition at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival this summer. Jennifer Vogel’s father... Read More
the-humans-tiff-announcement_orig TIFF 2021 adds ‘The Power of the Dog,’ world premiere of ‘The Humans’ to lineup

TIFF 2021 adds ‘The Power of the Dog,’ world premiere of ‘The Humans’ to lineup

Erik Anderson July 28, 2021
The 46th Toronto International Film Festival runs September 9–18, 2021 The Toronto International Film Festival announced today films from around the globe that are included... Read More
THE-PHANTOM-OF-THE-OPEN-_-Photo-Credit-Nick-Wall  Sony Pictures Classics acquires ‘The Phantom of the Open’ with Mark Rylance and Sally Hawkins

 Sony Pictures Classics acquires ‘The Phantom of the Open’ with Mark Rylance and Sally Hawkins

Erik Anderson July 27, 2021
 Sony Pictures Classics announced today that they have acquired all rights in North America, Thailand, France, and China to The Phantom of the Open, starring... Read More
adam-driver-the-last-duel 2022 Oscar Predictions: SUPPORTING ACTOR (July)

2022 Oscar Predictions: SUPPORTING ACTOR (July)

Erik Anderson July 27, 2021
Last month I put my chips in for Richard Jenkins in A24’s The Humans but I’ve changed my mind. I’m not feeling like The Humans... Read More
ace-eddie ACE Eddies announce 2022 awards date, in-person ceremony at Academy Museum with COVID safety protocols

ACE Eddies announce 2022 awards date, in-person ceremony at Academy Museum with COVID safety protocols

Erik Anderson July 27, 2021
American Cinema Editors (ACE) announced today that the 72nd Annual ACE Eddie Awards, recognizing outstanding editing in film and television, will be held on Saturday,... Read More
00781_FP_CARDCOUNTER Oscar Isaac stars as William Tell and Tiffany Haddish as La Linda in THE CARD COUNTER, a Focus Features release. Credit: Courtesy of Focus Features Trailer: ‘The Card Counter’ deals its hand this Fall

Trailer: ‘The Card Counter’ deals its hand this Fall

Erik Anderson July 27, 2021
Focus Features today released the trailer for Paul Schrader’s The Card Counter, starring Oscar Isaac. The film is set to world premiere at the Venice... Read More
The Premise — Pictured: (l-r): Lucas Hedges as Jesse Wheeler, Kaitlyn Dever as Abbi. CR: FX B.J. Novak’s high concept anthology series gets a name (‘The Premise’) and release date

B.J. Novak’s high concept anthology series gets a name (‘The Premise’) and release date

Erik Anderson July 26, 2021
The half-hour anthology series premieres its first two episodes on Thursday, September 16 exclusively on FX on Hulu It was announced today by FX that... Read More
producers-guild-awards-blue-logo Producers Guild Awards announce key dates and a return to an in-person ceremony

Producers Guild Awards announce key dates and a return to an in-person ceremony

Erik Anderson July 26, 2021
The Producers Guild of America has revealed its 2021-22 awards season calendar that includes nomination and awards dates and a return to an in-person ceremony. The org... Read More
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