AwardsWatch

2025 Oscars: Official Submissions for International Feature Film

Erik Anderson August 2, 2024

The race for the next International Feature Film Oscar has begun and Ireland is first out of the gate. Rich Peppiatt’s film Kneecap will represent the country... Read More

2025 Oscar Predictions: BEST ACTRESS (November)

Erik Anderson November 20, 2024

As we head into the Thanksgiving holiday here in the U.S., it also means we’re on the precipice of critics groups beginning to announce nominations... Read More

‘Sugarcane,’ ‘Soundtrack to A Coup d’Etat’ Lead 40th IDA Documentary Awards Nominations

Erik Anderson November 20, 2024

Sugarcane earned a leading five nominations as the IDA Documentary Awards announced its nominees today, followed closely by Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat with four. Black Box Diaries, My Sweet Land,... Read More

AwardsWatch Partners with Vision Media to Revolutionize the Awards Season Experience

Erik Anderson November 20, 2024

Los Angeles, CA – November 20, 2025 – AwardsWatch, the leading industry resource for awards season coverage and analysis is excited to announce a new... Read More

Interview: ‘The Substance’ Special Makeup Effects Designer Pierre-Olivier Persin on Transforming Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley into a Funhouse of Horror and Using 4,000 Gallons of Blood

Interviews (Film)

Interview: ‘The Substance’ Special Makeup Effects Designer Pierre-Olivier Persin on Transforming Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley into a Funhouse of Horror and Using 4,000 Gallons of Blood

Daniel Bayer November 20, 2024

I joke at the start of my interview with special makeup effects designer Pierre-Olivier Persin that he is, in a way, the true star of... Read More

Interview: Fred Hechinger on Working with Ridley Scott and Embracing Villainy in ‘Gladiator II’ [VIDEO]

Interviews (Film)

Interview: Fred Hechinger on Working with Ridley Scott and Embracing Villainy in ‘Gladiator II’ [VIDEO]

Griffin Schiller November 20, 2024

“It’s been a wild trip so far,” remarks Fred Hechinger on the firestorm of a year he’s having with Gladiator II. His rapid ascent on... Read More

Interview: Gabriel LaBelle on His Comedic Influences, Building His Confidence, and Trying Not to Be a Mimic in ‘Saturday Night’

Interviews (Film)

Interview: Gabriel LaBelle on His Comedic Influences, Building His Confidence, and Trying Not to Be a Mimic in ‘Saturday Night’

Ryan McQuade November 20, 2024

“There is a dreamer alive in Gabe’s eyes that is almost impossible to find in anyone else of his generation. You look into his eyes,... Read More

Zendaya to Receive Spotlight Tribute at 2024 Gotham Awards for ‘Challengers’

Erik Anderson November 20, 2024

The Gotham Film & Media Institute announced today that Emmy Award-winner Zendaya will receive the Spotlight Tribute for her performance as Tashi Donaldson in the... Read More

‘Conclave’ Leads AARP The Magazine’s Movies for Grownups Nominations

Erik Anderson November 20, 2024

Gladiator II, September 5, Sing Sing, A Complete Unknown and Emilia Pérez all earn multiple nominations AARP The Magazine today announced nominees for the annual Movies... Read More

Paul Mescal Talks About Going From Watching ‘Gladiator’ With His family to Being in ‘Gladiator II’ [VIDEO]

Interviews (Film)

Paul Mescal Talks About Going From Watching ‘Gladiator’ With His family to Being in ‘Gladiator II’ [VIDEO]

Erik Anderson November 20, 2024

At a recent Gladiator II press conference for Golden Globe and Critics Choice members, I asked Paul Mescal about the experience of watching the original... Read More

Oscar-winner Kevin Costner, Sound Editor Greg Hedgepath to Receive Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE) Honors

Erik Anderson November 20, 2024

Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE), the premier organization of entertainment sound editing professionals since 1953, will present Oscar-winning filmmaker and actor Kevin Costner with the 2025 MPSE... Read More

2025 Oscar Predictions

In case you missed it