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2026 Oscar Predictions: ANIMATED FEATURE (November)

Erik Anderson November 24, 2025

35 features are eligible for consideration in the Animated Feature Film category for the 98th Academy Awards. The Academy released the official list of eligible... Read More

AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 316 – Reviewing ‘Wicked: For Good’

Ryan McQuade November 24, 2025

On episode 316 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch contributors Josh Parham and Trace Sauveur to review the latest... Read More

AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 315 – ‘Wicked: For Good,’ ‘Marty Supreme’ and the Oscar Acting Categories

Ryan McQuade November 21, 2025

On episode 315 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade and Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson give their reactions to Wicked: For Good, Marty Supreme and... Read More

2026 Oscars: 322 Films Eligible for Animated, Documentary and International Feature Film Categories

Oscars

2026 Oscars: 322 Films Eligible for Animated, Documentary and International Feature Film Categories

Erik Anderson November 21, 2025

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced feature films eligible for consideration in the Animated Feature Film, Documentary Feature Film and International... Read More

Eddie Murphy Set to Receive 51st AFI Life Achievement Award

Erik Anderson November 21, 2025

The American Film Institute (AFI) Board of Trustees announced today that Eddie Murphy will receive the 51st AFI Life Achievement Award. The award will be... Read More

Ryan Coogler, Michael B. Jordan On Their Evolving Creative Relationship and the Personal Themes Found in ‘Sinners’ [VIDEO INTERVIEW]

Interviews (Film)

Ryan Coogler, Michael B. Jordan On Their Evolving Creative Relationship and the Personal Themes Found in ‘Sinners’ [VIDEO INTERVIEW]

Ryan McQuade November 21, 2025

“Ponderous, funny, horny, violent, at times emotionally exalting,” “soulful,” and “big,” these are just some of the few thoughts that were running in our own... Read More

Tessa Thompson on Creating a Definitive Modern Take on Ibsen’s Iconic Pro-Antagonist in ‘Hedda’ [VIDEO INTERVIEW]

Interviews (Film)

Tessa Thompson on Creating a Definitive Modern Take on Ibsen’s Iconic Pro-Antagonist in ‘Hedda’ [VIDEO INTERVIEW]

Ryan McQuade November 21, 2025

It was a little over ten years ago, the world discovered one of the best actresses we have working today in Dear White People as... Read More

2026 Oscar Predictions: BEST CASTING (November)

Erik Anderson November 20, 2025

The Casting Society nominations won’t be announced until December 17 but that won’t stop predictions for November for the new Best Casting Oscar category. The... Read More

Mara Brock Akil to Receive Norman Lear Achievement Award from Producers Guild

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Mara Brock Akil to Receive Norman Lear Achievement Award from Producers Guild

Erik Anderson November 20, 2025

The Producers Guild of America (PGA) announced today that Mara Brock Akil will be honored with the Norman Lear Achievement Award. She will accept the award at the 37th... Read More

Director Watch Podcast Ep. 127 – ‘Beau Travail’ (Claire Denis, 1999)

Ryan McQuade November 20, 2025

Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of... Read More

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