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Oscars Watch: 94th Academy Awards Nominees

BEST PICTURE “Belfast”Laura Berwick, Kenneth Branagh, Becca Kovacik, and Tamar Thomas(Focus Features) “CODA”Philippe Rousselet, Fabrice Gianfermi, and Patrick Wachsberger(Apple Original Films) “Don’t Look Up”Adam McKay and Kevin Messick(Netflix) “Drive My Car”Teruhisa Yamamoto(Janus Films) “Dune”Mary Parent, Denis Villeneuve and Cale Boyter(Warner Bros. Pictures) “King Richard”Tim White, Trevor White, and Will Smith(Warner Bros. Pictures) “Licorice Pizza”Sara Murphy, Adam Somner and Paul Thomas Anderson(Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer) “Nightmare Alley”Guillermo del … Read More Oscars Watch: 94th Academy Awards Nominees

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Oscars Watch: 94th Academy Awards Nominee Predictions

On Tuesday, February 8, the Academy will announce its nominees for the 94th Academy Awards. As with every year, it wouldn’t be complete without a bit of conjecture. Sifting through all the guilds, critics awards, and other major film awards so far this year, I’ve compiled what I believe to be the contenders in each category. Some categories were more challenging than others, but … Read More Oscars Watch: 94th Academy Awards Nominee Predictions

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Oscars Watch: 24th Costume Designers Guild Award Nominees

The Costume Designers Guild have made their voices heard, putting out their nominees for their 24th awards ceremony. With the Oscars category having only five spots, this shows you fifteen films with a chance of a getting a nomination. Of those films, “Dune” has to be at the top of the list. Not only is Jacqueline West a three-time nominee, “Dune” will likely be … Read More Oscars Watch: 24th Costume Designers Guild Award Nominees

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Oscars Watch: 72nd Annual American Cinema Editors (ACE) Eddie Award Nominees

The American Cinema Editors announced their nominees today, with “Dune” and “The Power of the Dog” leading the pack. As only five nominees will make the cut for the eventual Oscar for Best Editing, at least half of the Eddie nominees will not make it. “No Time to Die” and “Cruella” are among the ones likely not to make the cut. It is interesting … Read More Oscars Watch: 72nd Annual American Cinema Editors (ACE) Eddie Award Nominees

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Oscars Watch: 36th Annual American Society Of Cinematographers (ASC) Outstanding Achievement Award Nominees

Most of the cinematographers nominated for the American Society Of Cinematographers Outstanding Achievement Awards were expected, with Greig Fraser for “Dune” and Ari Wegner for “The Power of the Dog” being the front-runners. Dan Laustsen for “Nightmare Alley” and Bruno Delbonnel for “The Tragedy of Macbeth” have been fairly talked about. Haris Zambarloukos for “Belfast” is probably the one surprise of the bunch, which … Read More Oscars Watch: 36th Annual American Society Of Cinematographers (ASC) Outstanding Achievement Award Nominees

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Oscars Watch: 58th Annual Cinema Audio Society Awards Nominees

The Cinema Audio Society have picked their top five candidates for the best Sound of the year. One musical, one science fiction, one western, and two action films made the cut, with “Dune” likely leading the pack as far as Oscar chances go. “No Time to Die” and “West Side Story” have to be favorites to be nominated for an Oscar as well. Not … Read More Oscars Watch: 58th Annual Cinema Audio Society Awards Nominees

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Oscars Watch: 69th Annual Motion Picture Sound Editors Golden Reel Awards Nominees

The 69th Golden Reel nominees have been announced by the Motion Picture Sound Editors. Films that seem like they have a chance to get Oscar nominations include “Dune,” “A Quiet Place Part II,” and “West Side Story.” If we’re talking musicals then it seems like “tick, tick… Boom!” probably has a better shot than say “In The Heights,” just due to popularity and other … Read More Oscars Watch: 69th Annual Motion Picture Sound Editors Golden Reel Awards Nominees

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Oscars Watch: 26th Annual Art Directors Guild Award Nominees

The Art Directors Guild announced the nominees for their awards ceremony, which will be held on March 5th. Of the fifteen live action features, “The French Dispatch” has to be the odds-on favorite to win the Oscar, with “Dune,” “Nightmare Alley,” and “West Side Story” standing the best chance of getting the nominations. The final spot is up in the air, but my best … Read More Oscars Watch: 26th Annual Art Directors Guild Award Nominees

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Oscars Watch: 34th Annual University Of Southern California (USC) Scripter Award Nominees

ADAPTED SCREENPLAY SCRIPTER AWARD ADAPTED EPISODIC SERIES SCRIPTER AWARD

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Oscars Watch: 2nd Annual Set Decorators Society of America Awards Nominees

The Set Decorators Society of America announced the nominees for their 2nd annual awards ceremony. Some of the films to watch in regards to the Oscars are “The French Dispatch,” “Nightmare Alley,” “The Power of the Dog,” and “Dune.” The winners will be announed on February 22.

Tuesday Releases: Dune & Halloween Kills

DUNEWarner Bros. | 2021 | 155 min | Rated PG-13Directed by Denis Villeneuve BUY: $19.99RENT: $— 4K: $29.993D BR: $27.99BR: $24.96DVD: $19.96 3D BR: $42.994K SB: $34.994K: $29.99BR: $24.99DVD: $27.99 4K: $29.99BR EX: $26.99BR: $24.99DVD: $19.99 4K: $29.96BR EX: $29.96BR: $24.96DVD: $19.96 OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS A mythic and emotionally charged hero’s journey, “Dune” tells the story of Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man … Read More Tuesday Releases: Dune & Halloween Kills

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Oscars Watch: 2021 Critics Association of Central Florida Awards

In their first year giving out awards, the Critics Association of Central Florida named Joel Coen’s “The Tragedy of Macbeth” as their Best Picture, with Denis Villenueve getting Best Director. QUICK LIST Best Picture: “The Tragedy of Macbeth”Best Director: Denis Villenueve — “Dune”Best Actor: Andrew Garfield — “tick, tick… BOOM!”Best Actress: Renate Reinsve — “The Worst Person in the World”Best Supporting Actor: Bradley Cooper … Read More Oscars Watch: 2021 Critics Association of Central Florida Awards

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Oscars Watch: 2021 Black Film Critics Circle Awards

“King Richard” received a chance to shine from the Black Film Critics Circle, being awarded Best Film, two acting awards, and Original Screenplay. Some of the other honorees included “Dune,” “Passing,” and “The Harder They Fall.” QUICK LIST Best Film: “King Richard”Best Director: Denis Villeneuve — “Dune”Best Actor: Will Smith — “King Richard”Best Actress: Tessa Thompson — “Passing”Best Supporting Actor: Kodi Smit-McPhee — “The … Read More Oscars Watch: 2021 Black Film Critics Circle Awards

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Oscars Shortlist: 10 Films on the 94th Academy Award Sound Nomination List

SOUND SHORTLIST: “Belfast” “Dune” “Last Night in Soho” “The Matrix Resurrections” “No Time to Die” “The Power of the Dog” “A Quiet Place Part II” “Spider-Man: No Way Home” “tick, tick…BOOM!” “West Side Story” Members of the Sound Branch vote to determine the shortlist and the nominees. All members of the Sound Branch will be invited to view eight-minute excerpts and interviews with the … Read More Oscars Shortlist: 10 Films on the 94th Academy Award Sound Nomination List

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Oscars Shortlist: 15 Original Scores Considered for 94th Academy Award Nomination

MUSIC (ORIGINAL SCORE) SHORTLIST: “Being the Ricardos” — Daniel Pemberton “Candyman” — Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe “Don’t Look Up” — Nicholas Britell “Dune” — Hans Zimmer “Encanto” — Germaine Franco “The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun” — Alexandre Desplat “The Green Knight” — Daniel Hart “The Harder They Fall” — Jeymes Samuel “King Richard” — Kris Bowers “The Last Duel” — … Read More Oscars Shortlist: 15 Original Scores Considered for 94th Academy Award Nomination

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Oscars Shortlist: 10 Films Make the Cut for 93rd Academy Award Visual Effects Nomination

VISUAL EFFECTS SHORTLIST: “Black Widow” “Dune” “Eternals” “Free Guy” “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” “Godzilla vs. Kong” “The Matrix Resurrections” “No Time to Die” “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” “Spider-Man: No Way Home” The Visual Effects Branch Executive Committee determined the shortlist. All members of the Visual Effects Branch will be invited to view 10-minute excerpts and interviews with the artists from each of … Read More Oscars Shortlist: 10 Films Make the Cut for 93rd Academy Award Visual Effects Nomination

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Oscars Watch: 2021 Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Awards

The Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association awarded “The Power of the Dog” five awards including Best Picture, Director, and Screenplay. “Summer of Soul” and “Drive My Car” continue to prove their dominance in their respective categories while “Dune” won a pair of technical awards. QUICK LIST Best Picture: “The Power of the Dog”Best Director: Jane Campion — “The Power of the Dog”Best Actor: Benedict … Read More Oscars Watch: 2021 Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Awards

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Oscars Watch: 20th Annual Visual Effects Society Awards Nominees

OUTSTANDING VISUAL EFFECTSIN A PHOTOREAL FEATURE “Dune”Paul LambertBrice ParkerTristan MylesBrian ConnorGerd Nefzer(Warner Bros. Pictures) “Godzilla vs. Kong”John “D.J.” Des JardinTamara KentBryan HirotaKevin SmithMike Meinardus(Warner Bros. Pictures) “The Matrix Resurrections”Dan GlassNina FallonTom DebenhamHuw J EvansJames Schwalm(Warner Bros. Pictures) “No Time To Die”Charlie NobleMara BryanJoel GreenJonathan FawknerChris Courbold(Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer) “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings”Christopher TownsendDamien CarrJoe FarrellSean WalkerDan Oliver(Walt Disney Pictures) “Spider-Man: No Way … Read More Oscars Watch: 20th Annual Visual Effects Society Awards Nominees

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Oscars Watch: 27th Annual Critics’ Choice Award Nominees

BEST PICTURE “Belfast” (Focus Features)“CODA” (Apple Original Films)“Don’t Look Up” (Netflix)“Dune” (Warner Bros. Pictures)“King Richard” (Warner Bros. Pictures)“Licorice Pizza” (MGM)“Nightmare Alley” (Searchlight Pictures)“The Power of the Dog” (Netflix)“tick, tick…Boom!” (Netflix)“West Side Story” (20th Century Studios) BEST ACTOR Nicolas Cage – “Pig” (Neon)Benedict Cumberbatch – “The Power of the Dog” (Netflix)Peter Dinklage – “Cyrano” (United Artists)Andrew Garfield – “tick, tick…Boom!” (Netflix)Will Smith – “King Richard” … Read More Oscars Watch: 27th Annual Critics’ Choice Award Nominees

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Oscars Watch: 2021 American Film Institute’s Top 10 Films and Television Shows of the Year

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Oscars Watch: 2021 Sunset Circle Awards

The 2nd Annual Sunset Circle Awards were swept by “Dune.” Almost everything it as nominated for, it won, apart from Best Supporting Actress (Rebecca Ferguson). That means “Dune” won Best Film, Best Director, Best Ensemble, Best Cinematography, Best Score, and Scene Stealer. Also, she might only have one win so far, but I feel a Kristen Stewart Oscar win this year. SUNSET CIRCLE BEST … Read More Oscars Watch: 2021 Sunset Circle Awards

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Oscars Watch: 2021 Hollywood Critics Association Award Nominees

The Hollywood Critics Association announced the nominees for their year-in-review awards, which will be announced January 8, 2022 at Avalon Hollywood. Some highlights include lots of love for “Dune,” “Last Night in Soho,”and “CODA” and continued love for “Spencer” “Belfast,” and “King Richard,” which are Oscar favorites as well. Hollywood Critics Association BEST PICTURE “Being the Ricardos” “Belfast” “CODA” “Dune” “King Richard” “Last Night … Read More Oscars Watch: 2021 Hollywood Critics Association Award Nominees

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Oscars Watch: 26th Annual International Press Academy Satellite Award Nominees

The 26th annual International Press Academy Satellite Awards will be held on January 5, 2022. The group of professional entertainment journalists honor the best in films and television, with nominees including “Belfast,” “Dune,” and “CODA” on the film side and “Succession,” “Mare of Easttown,” and “The Kominsky Method” on the television side. TELEVISION

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Oscars Watch: 2021 Sunset Circle Award Nominees

In their second annual end-of-the-year awards, the Sunset Circle has officially announced its nominees. At the head of the pack are films like “Being the Ricardos,” “Belfast,” “King Richard,” and “Spencer.” There’s also plenty of love for “Cyrano,” “Dune,” and “Don’t Look Up.” Although some of these films don’t land for public consumption for a few more weeks, they will present their winners on … Read More Oscars Watch: 2021 Sunset Circle Award Nominees

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Weekend Box Office: “Eternals” Continues the Marvel Streak at the Theaters; “Spencer” in the Top Ten

November 5-7, 2021 BIGGEST WEEKEND: “ETERNALS”$71,297,219 RUNNER-UP: “DUNE“$7,790,194 BIGGEST PER THEATER AVERAGE: “The Souvenir: Part II“$17,432 per 4,090 THEATERS BIGGEST PERCENTAGE INCREASE: “Wife of a Spy”+183.7% THIS TIME LAST YEAR (2020): “Let Him Go”$4,000,470 NEXT WEEKEND: “Ghostbusters: Afterlife”PROJECTED: $45-65 MILLION # TITLE GROSS TOTAL BUDGET STUDIO WK LW +/- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 … Read More Weekend Box Office: “Eternals” Continues the Marvel Streak at the Theaters; “Spencer” in the Top Ten

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Weekend Box Office: Despite Streaming on HBO Max a Day Early, “Dune” Shows up Big at the Box Office

October 22-24, 2021 BIGGEST WEEKEND: “DUNE”$41,011,174 RUNNER-UP: “HALLOWEEN KILLS“$14,450,215 BIGGEST PER THEATER AVERAGE: “THE FRENCH DISPATCH”$25,938 per 52 THEATERS BIGGEST PERCENTAGE INCREASE: “On Broadway”+550.9% THIS TIME LAST YEAR (2020): “Honest Thief” (WEEK 3)$2,354,022 NEXT WEEKEND: “DUNE” (WEEK 2)PROJECTED: $20.5 MILLION # TITLE GROSS TOTAL BUDGET STUDIO WK LW +/- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 … Read More Weekend Box Office: Despite Streaming on HBO Max a Day Early, “Dune” Shows up Big at the Box Office

New Trailer: Dune — Official Trailer #1

DUNE Release Date: December 18, 2020Directed by: Denis VilleneuveStudio: Warner Bros. Pictures Synopsis: Feature adaptation of Frank Herbert’s science fiction novel, about the son of a noble family entrusted with the protection of the most valuable asset and most vital element in the galaxy. Starring: Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Zendaya Coleman, David Dastmalchian, … Read More New Trailer: Dune — Official Trailer #1