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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has appointed new chairs and vice chairs for its committees and affinity groups, including the Marquee Theater Committee, which will be led by Sean Baker and Samantha Quan.
The 2027 Film Independent Spirit Awards introduces new categories, including Best International First Feature and Digital Creator Award, along with the addition of the Berlin International Film Festival as a qualifying festival. Submissions are now open with deadlines extending through October 2026.
The Queen of Pop has been nominated in every decade of her musical career, with 11 nominations this year, including Video of the Year and every technical category.
The 21st edition of Fantastic Fest will feature 35 World Premieres, 21 International and North American Premieres, and 14 U.S. Premieres, showcasing the best in genre cinema from around the globe.
This week's crop of home releases highlight films for everyone, including a sword and sandals epic, a musical-adventure featuring an all-time animated character, and two character dramas.
In episode 359 of the AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade and contributor Jay Ledbetter discuss director David Robert Mitchell’s latest film, *The End of Oak Street*, and share brief reactions to recent D23 news.
Olivia Wilde’s Sundance hit *The Invite* has sparked discussion about her chance to become the first woman to direct herself to an Academy Award nomination for acting, a milestone yet unseen in Oscar history.
Jeff Hiller, an Emmy-nominated actor, talks about his experience working on the secretive show 'Pluribus' and his collaboration with Rhea Seehorn.
The 64th New York Film Festival’s Currents program, presented by Film at Lincoln Center and Rolex, showcases 15 feature films-including five world premieres such as Carlos Reygadas’s “Heil Jupiter!” and Tala Hadid’s “Bardi”-alongside 28 shorts from 24 countries, emphasizing experimental forms and boundary-pushing storytelling.
Taylor Dearden, nominated for an Emmy for her role as Dr. Mel King in *The Pitt*, discusses her character’s representation of neurodivergence, her sisterly bond with Becca, and the show’s record-breaking Emmy nominations.