Give him another few decades and Ludwig Göransson may surpass the legendary John Williams in overall Grammy nominations. The Swedish-born composer, songwriter, and music producer has not even turned 40 and already has 14 Grammy nominations in just six years.…
Read moreAfter a slight uptick in ratings for the 95th Academy Awards, it wasn’t a surprise when The Academy announced this afternoon that Jimmy Kimmel will return to host the 96th ceremony. Kimmel will join an impressive group of at least…
Read moreLOS ANGELES – On Monday night, two of history’s greatest filmmakers sat across from each other on stage for a conversation about one of this year’s Best Picture contenders. When those directors just happen to be Steven Spielberg and Martin…
Read moreThere are many stories of overnight success in Hollywood. But, for the most part, it’s often a long slog to get that big break. Samy Burch, the screenwriter of the acclaimed new melodrama “May December,” is a textbook example of…
Read moreYes, SZA earned nine 2024 Grammy nominations for her seminal album “SOS” and Taylor Swift got her annual six or more nods, but a certain movie soundtrack shocked in its performance. The “Barbie” soundtrack earned 12 nominations overall including a…
Read moreAs news broke that SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP had come to an agreement and Hollywood would finally be heading back to work again, Harris Dickinson and Zac Efron were walking the red carpet of the premiere of their latest film, “The…
Read moreIf you’re searching for a proven precursor for the International Film Oscar race or even potential Best Picture nominees, look no further than the European Film Awards. Recent Best Film winners include Academy Award favorites such as “Triangle of Sadness,”…
Read moreThe decade of crazy award season schedules continues. After two years of COVID-related delays and virtual ceremonies, 2023 finally felt somewhat back to normal. Now, the long WGA and SAG strikes are affecting the 2024 calendar even after the former…
Read moreAfter 25 years of writing in Hollywood, David Hemingson is having a moment. A writer and producer on television shows such as “Just Shoot Me!,” “American Dad,” the cult favorite “Don’t Trust the B—- in Apt. 23,” and, “Whiskey Cavalier,”…
Read moreBy the time you read this, the world will probably know what songs Warner Bros. has decided to submit from “Barbie” for Original Song Oscar consideration. And there is an embarrassment of riches. There is the Dua Lipa song of…
Read moreThis strike-filled year has been tough for everyone, but in this chaos, some stars are starting to rise. Jacob Elordi had already made a name for himself on HBO’s “Euphoria.” 2023 has brought critical acclaim for his performances in Emerald…
Read moreThe first real official precursor awards event is here, the 2023 Gotham Awards. And while the SAG strike is still ongoing, that doesn’t mean the actors went unrecognized. The question is whether those not part of signatory films at A24…
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