

“My goal is to create an experience. Music is closer to filmmaking than any other art. It transcends culture. Filmmaking is a language in itself. Images are a language, they are not foreign,” states Gints Zilbalodis, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker whose Flow is up for Best Animated Feature and Best International Feature at Oscars. He joined an international directors panel at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival with three other auteurs whose films are nominated in the international race: Jacques Audiard (Emilia Pérez), Mohammad Rasoulof (The Seed of the Sacred Fig), and Walter Salles (I’m Still Here). It was moderated by Roger Durling.
On Flow, Zilbalodis “didn’t want the camerawork to feel constructed but rather based in discovery. I’m not interested in manufacturing emotion,” and Salles had a similar approach to his real-life heroine Eunice Paiva in I’m Still Here, who is “inspiring” for how she “can confront this...
On Flow, Zilbalodis “didn’t want the camerawork to feel constructed but rather based in discovery. I’m not interested in manufacturing emotion,” and Salles had a similar approach to his real-life heroine Eunice Paiva in I’m Still Here, who is “inspiring” for how she “can confront this...
- 2/11/2025
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby


Actress Selena Gomez is making waves in Hollywood with her Spanish-language film “Emilia Pérez,” which has received 13 Oscar nominations. At the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, Gomez sparked conversation about potentially leaving her music career to focus on acting.
During an interview with moderator Dave Karger, the 32-year-old artist suggested she might step away from music. “It’s going to be very hard for me to ever go back to music after this,” Gomez said, though she softened her statement with a contemplative “Maybe” when pressed about the finality of her decision.
The film’s success comes with significant challenges. “Emilia Pérez” has drawn criticism for its portrayal of Mexico and transgender identity. Additional controversy surrounds co-star Karla Sofía Gascón, whose past social media posts contained problematic language.
Despite the challenges, Gomez remains positive. “Some of the magic has disappeared, but I choose to continue to be proud of what I’ve done,...
During an interview with moderator Dave Karger, the 32-year-old artist suggested she might step away from music. “It’s going to be very hard for me to ever go back to music after this,” Gomez said, though she softened her statement with a contemplative “Maybe” when pressed about the finality of her decision.
The film’s success comes with significant challenges. “Emilia Pérez” has drawn criticism for its portrayal of Mexico and transgender identity. Additional controversy surrounds co-star Karla Sofía Gascón, whose past social media posts contained problematic language.
Despite the challenges, Gomez remains positive. “Some of the magic has disappeared, but I choose to continue to be proud of what I’ve done,...
- 2/11/2025
- by Naser Nahandian
- Gazettely

Selena Gomez has long been celebrated as a proud Latina voice in Hollywood, using her platform to advocate for representation and diversity. However, even the singer and actress can’t escape the ongoing Emilia Pérez controversy, given how she has continued to defend the film despite everything.
Credit: Karla Sofía Gascón in Emilia Pérez / Pathé
The controversy that started after the film was released and intensified after the lead star, Karla Sofía Gascón’s old tweets resurfaced has ballooned into a huge issue for the film, ruining its Oscar campaign. Yet, Gomez does not regret the film, leaving many questioning the sincerity of her stance when it comes to Latina pride.
Selena Gomez opens up about Emilia Pérez controversy Credits: Selena Gomez in Emilia Pérez / Netflix
The French musical crime film Emilia Pérez premiered with rave and largely positive reviews, earning praise for all of its cast members. However, in Mexico and elsewhere,...
Credit: Karla Sofía Gascón in Emilia Pérez / Pathé
The controversy that started after the film was released and intensified after the lead star, Karla Sofía Gascón’s old tweets resurfaced has ballooned into a huge issue for the film, ruining its Oscar campaign. Yet, Gomez does not regret the film, leaving many questioning the sincerity of her stance when it comes to Latina pride.
Selena Gomez opens up about Emilia Pérez controversy Credits: Selena Gomez in Emilia Pérez / Netflix
The French musical crime film Emilia Pérez premiered with rave and largely positive reviews, earning praise for all of its cast members. However, in Mexico and elsewhere,...
- 2/11/2025
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire


Barry Keoghan and Riley Keough are in talks to join an exciting new project!
The Saltburn star and the Daisy Jones & The Six actress are reportedly up for roles in a film called Butterfly Jam, per Variety.
Keep reading to find out more…
“[A] tight-knit U.S. community of Circassian immigrants and a complicated relationship between a father and son, in which the son imbues his father with qualities he doesn’t actually possess,” the plot summary for Butterfly Jam reads.
Butterfly Jam will be the first English-language feature by Russian director Kantemir Balagov, who directed the 2019 drama Beanpole. It will be produced by Why Not Productions, which produced the Oscar-nominated film Emilia Perez.
As for Riley‘s other projects, she is currently set to star in a sci-fi comedy Alpha Gang. Meanwhile, Barry has a role in the thriller Bring Them Down, which hit theaters February 7.
The Saltburn star and the Daisy Jones & The Six actress are reportedly up for roles in a film called Butterfly Jam, per Variety.
Keep reading to find out more…
“[A] tight-knit U.S. community of Circassian immigrants and a complicated relationship between a father and son, in which the son imbues his father with qualities he doesn’t actually possess,” the plot summary for Butterfly Jam reads.
Butterfly Jam will be the first English-language feature by Russian director Kantemir Balagov, who directed the 2019 drama Beanpole. It will be produced by Why Not Productions, which produced the Oscar-nominated film Emilia Perez.
As for Riley‘s other projects, she is currently set to star in a sci-fi comedy Alpha Gang. Meanwhile, Barry has a role in the thriller Bring Them Down, which hit theaters February 7.
- 2/10/2025
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared


Selena Gomez: “Part of the Magic Has Faded” After ‘Emilia Pérez’ Controversy, But She Has No Regrets: “I’d Make This Film Over and Over Again” Xmag UK Xmag Editorial
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- 2/10/2025
- by Xmag Editorial
- XMAG


A.I. controversies aside, this awards season was relatively free of drama initially. Well, at least until some tasteless and racist social media posts from “Emilia Pérez,” Best Supporting Actress contender Karla Sofía Gascón, were dug up and went viral. We’ve already heard a full-throated critical clapback from director Jacques Audiard, where he wanted to make it clear he was upset with her bigoted and hateful comments, and Netflix, the studio behind the Oscar contender, is apparently distancing themselves as far away from Gascón as much as they can.
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Continue reading Selena Gomez Takes High Road In Wake Of ‘Emilia Pérez’ Awards Campaign Drama: “I Would Do This Movie Over & Over Again” at The Playlist.
- 2/10/2025
- by Christopher Marc
- The Playlist

Though she did not get into specifics, “Emilia Pérez” star Selena Gomez made her first public statement about recent controversies, including Karla Sofía Gascón‘s offensive past social media remarks, while at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
Asked by moderator and Turner Classic Movies host Dave Karger during the Virtuosos panel how she was doing right now with the film under such public scrutiny, the BAFTA Award-nominated actress said, “I’m really good. Some of the magic has disappeared, but I choose to continue to be proud of what I’ve done, and I’m just grateful. I live with no regrets, and I would do this movie over and over again if I could.”
Gascón was meant to be feted alongside her at the event honoring the biggest breakout performances of the year, but dropped out after her tweets scandal. With previously announced honorees “Babygirl” star Harris Dickinson...
Asked by moderator and Turner Classic Movies host Dave Karger during the Virtuosos panel how she was doing right now with the film under such public scrutiny, the BAFTA Award-nominated actress said, “I’m really good. Some of the magic has disappeared, but I choose to continue to be proud of what I’ve done, and I’m just grateful. I live with no regrets, and I would do this movie over and over again if I could.”
Gascón was meant to be feted alongside her at the event honoring the biggest breakout performances of the year, but dropped out after her tweets scandal. With previously announced honorees “Babygirl” star Harris Dickinson...
- 2/10/2025
- by Marcus Jones
- Indiewire

Selena Gomez was supposed to receive her Virtuoso Award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival alongside “Emilia Pérez” co-star Karla Sofía Gascón on Sunday. But instead, she was left solo to stand behind their film amid its continued fallout.
Best Actress nominee Gascón removed herself from the Oscar campaign trail this past week after racist tweets of hers resurfaced — and after director Jacques Audiard and Best Supporting Actress nominee Zoe Saldaña publicly distanced themselves from her. However, while Gomez acknowledged the difficulties associated with the fallout on-stage this weekend, she made sure to show her love for the Netflix musical.
“I’m really good. Some of the magic has disappeared, but I choose to continue to be proud of what I’ve done,” she shared. “I’m just grateful and live with no regrets and I would do this movie over and over again if I could.”
“Just having...
Best Actress nominee Gascón removed herself from the Oscar campaign trail this past week after racist tweets of hers resurfaced — and after director Jacques Audiard and Best Supporting Actress nominee Zoe Saldaña publicly distanced themselves from her. However, while Gomez acknowledged the difficulties associated with the fallout on-stage this weekend, she made sure to show her love for the Netflix musical.
“I’m really good. Some of the magic has disappeared, but I choose to continue to be proud of what I’ve done,” she shared. “I’m just grateful and live with no regrets and I would do this movie over and over again if I could.”
“Just having...
- 2/10/2025
- by JD Knapp
- The Wrap

Selena Gomez got candid about the recent controversy surrounding her Oscar-nominated movie, “Emilia Pérez,” while speaking at the Santa Barbara Film Festival on Sunday.
The film — which has the most nominations going into the Oscars this year — has experienced a fall from grace since tweets resurfaced in late January from its lead, Karla Sofía Gascón, expressing controversial views on Muslims, George Floyd and diversity at the Oscars. As a result, Netflix has distanced itself from Gascón and is no longer financially supporting her on the awards trail.
“Some of the magic has disappeared,” Gomez said of the controversy at Santa Barbara Film Festival, where she received the Virtuosos Award. “But I choose to continue to be proud of what I’ve done and I’m just grateful. I live with no regrets, and I would do this movie over and over again if I could.”
Gomez was even the subject of a tweet from Gascón,...
The film — which has the most nominations going into the Oscars this year — has experienced a fall from grace since tweets resurfaced in late January from its lead, Karla Sofía Gascón, expressing controversial views on Muslims, George Floyd and diversity at the Oscars. As a result, Netflix has distanced itself from Gascón and is no longer financially supporting her on the awards trail.
“Some of the magic has disappeared,” Gomez said of the controversy at Santa Barbara Film Festival, where she received the Virtuosos Award. “But I choose to continue to be proud of what I’ve done and I’m just grateful. I live with no regrets, and I would do this movie over and over again if I could.”
Gomez was even the subject of a tweet from Gascón,...
- 2/10/2025
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV


Selena Gomez has responded to the furor that has surrounded her Emilia Pérez co-star Karla Sofía Gascón in recent weeks. Speaking at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Sunday night, the actress was asked how she is in light of the controversy.
“I’m really good,” Gomez replied (via the Hollywood Reporter). “Some of the magic has disappeared, but I choose to continue to be proud of what I’ve done, and I’m just grateful and I live with no regrets. I would do this movie over and over again if I could.
“I’m really good,” Gomez replied (via the Hollywood Reporter). “Some of the magic has disappeared, but I choose to continue to be proud of what I’ve done, and I’m just grateful and I live with no regrets. I would do this movie over and over again if I could.
- 2/10/2025
- by Emily Zemler
- Rollingstone.com


Selena Gomez addressed the racism controversy that has engulfed her Oscar-nominated Emilia Pérez co-star Karla Sofia Gascón in recent weeks, revealing that she has “no regrets” about being involved in the production.
Speaking at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Sunday night, Gomez was asked by a moderator how she was doing given the chaos surrounding Emilia Pérez‘s spluttering Academy Awards campaign. “I’m really good,” Gomez replied. “Some of the magic has disappeared, but I choose to continue to be proud of what I’ve done, and I’m just, I’m just grateful and live with no regrets.”
Gomez added with emphasis, “And I would do this movie over and over again if I could.”
Her reply brought applause from the crowd.
Selena Gomez shares how she’s feeling following the backlash to #EmiliaPerez star Karla Sofia Gascon at #SBIFF2025 pic.twitter.com/GrjVMAQKTI
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) February 10, 2025
Gascón,...
Speaking at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Sunday night, Gomez was asked by a moderator how she was doing given the chaos surrounding Emilia Pérez‘s spluttering Academy Awards campaign. “I’m really good,” Gomez replied. “Some of the magic has disappeared, but I choose to continue to be proud of what I’ve done, and I’m just, I’m just grateful and live with no regrets.”
Gomez added with emphasis, “And I would do this movie over and over again if I could.”
Her reply brought applause from the crowd.
Selena Gomez shares how she’s feeling following the backlash to #EmiliaPerez star Karla Sofia Gascon at #SBIFF2025 pic.twitter.com/GrjVMAQKTI
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) February 10, 2025
Gascón,...
- 2/10/2025
- by Abid Rahman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News


by Nathaniel R
Pierre Niney as "The Count of Monte Cristo" © Pathe
Since we've always loved French cinema, we follow along with the César Awards each year. Historical adventure The Count of Monte Cristo leads the pack with an astounding 14 nominations. Curiously the second most nominated film, Beating Hearts (13 nods) a romantic drama spanning 20 years, is Not up for Best Film. It premiered at Cannes to some negative reviews before an October theatrical release. Among the nomination leaders the Oscar-bound trans cartel musical Emilia Pérez (12 nominations) came in third.
Let's look at the fields and discuss and jot down which films we'll have to watch out for in 2025 as they make their way across the ocean...
Pierre Niney as "The Count of Monte Cristo" © Pathe
Since we've always loved French cinema, we follow along with the César Awards each year. Historical adventure The Count of Monte Cristo leads the pack with an astounding 14 nominations. Curiously the second most nominated film, Beating Hearts (13 nods) a romantic drama spanning 20 years, is Not up for Best Film. It premiered at Cannes to some negative reviews before an October theatrical release. Among the nomination leaders the Oscar-bound trans cartel musical Emilia Pérez (12 nominations) came in third.
Let's look at the fields and discuss and jot down which films we'll have to watch out for in 2025 as they make their way across the ocean...
- 2/10/2025
- by NATHANIEL R
- FilmExperience

The 40th Santa Barbara Film Festival held their International Directors Panel on Sunday, February 9. Directors Gints Zilbalodis (“Flow”), Walter Salles (“I’m Still Here”), Mohammad Rasoulof (“The Seed of the Sacred Fig”), and Jacques Audiard (“Emilia Pérez”) joined festival Director Roger Durling for a wide ranging Q&a at the Arlington Theater.
Coming off a contentious last couple weeks for his film’s awards campaign, Audiard had a more light-hearted opportunity to reflect on his Best Picture nominee. Durling highlighted the director’s history with portraying music onscreen throughout his career. Audiard responded by noting how his “natural masochism” influences him to make films in languages he doesn’t speak or understand.
“It’s incredible because the only memory I actually have of really articulating music and opera in my work was for my second feature, ‘A Self-Made Hero,'” Audiard said. “At that time, I had thought of making a...
Coming off a contentious last couple weeks for his film’s awards campaign, Audiard had a more light-hearted opportunity to reflect on his Best Picture nominee. Durling highlighted the director’s history with portraying music onscreen throughout his career. Audiard responded by noting how his “natural masochism” influences him to make films in languages he doesn’t speak or understand.
“It’s incredible because the only memory I actually have of really articulating music and opera in my work was for my second feature, ‘A Self-Made Hero,'” Audiard said. “At that time, I had thought of making a...
- 2/9/2025
- by Vincent Perella
- Indiewire


Heading into the weekend, it had been several years since the Best Picture race had been this crowded and fraught. As late as Saturday morning, a solid argument could have been made for six of the 10 Best Picture nominees to win at the 97th Oscars on March 2: Anora, The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown, Conclave, Emilia Pérez, and Wicked. But after Anora pulled off upset wins at both the Producers Guild and Directors Guild Awards (not to mention its win at the Critics Choice Awards), it stands as the clear frontrunner in the race as final Oscar winner voting is set to begin on Feb. 11. But is the race over, and, if not, which contender is well-positioned to take Anora down? Here’s our analysis of the Oscars Best Picture race (updated on Feb. 9).
Frontrunner: Anora
The movie that once looked like a spoiler in the race – the designation we...
Frontrunner: Anora
The movie that once looked like a spoiler in the race – the designation we...
- 2/9/2025
- by Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby


The Spanish film “Emilia Pérez” won Best European Film at the Goya Awards on Saturday, despite ongoing controversy surrounding its lead actress Karla Sofía Gascón’s past social media posts.
Gascón, who made history as the first openly transgender woman nominated for an Oscar in the best actress category, is facing significant professional backlash after offensive social media comments surfaced. The posts contained racist and Islamophobic remarks about George Floyd, China, and Islam, leading to her publisher cutting ties and Netflix reportedly removing her from promotional materials.
The film’s success has been overshadowed by these revelations. Despite accumulating multiple prestigious awards, including four Golden Globes and 13 Oscar nominations, the controversy has raised questions about accountability in the film industry.
Prominent Spanish director Ja Bayona expressed mixed feelings about the situation. “Everything happening around ‘Emilia Pérez’ saddens me because there’s a great film behind all this,” he said. While calling Gascón’s posts “inexcusable,...
Gascón, who made history as the first openly transgender woman nominated for an Oscar in the best actress category, is facing significant professional backlash after offensive social media comments surfaced. The posts contained racist and Islamophobic remarks about George Floyd, China, and Islam, leading to her publisher cutting ties and Netflix reportedly removing her from promotional materials.
The film’s success has been overshadowed by these revelations. Despite accumulating multiple prestigious awards, including four Golden Globes and 13 Oscar nominations, the controversy has raised questions about accountability in the film industry.
Prominent Spanish director Ja Bayona expressed mixed feelings about the situation. “Everything happening around ‘Emilia Pérez’ saddens me because there’s a great film behind all this,” he said. While calling Gascón’s posts “inexcusable,...
- 2/9/2025
- by Naser Nahandian
- Gazettely


For a while there the Best Picture race was wide open. But now that both the Directors Guild of America and the Producers Guild of America have agreed on one film, it’s looking like the image is starting to come together for the Academy Awards. And that film is Anora, as director Sean Baker took home the DGA Award for Best Director and the film itself won the top prize from the PGA.
First-time DGA nominee Sean Baker would beat out The Brutalist’s Brady Corbet, A Complete Unknown’s James Mangold, Conclave’s Edward Berger, and Emilia Pérez’s Jacques Audiard. As we’ve found, the Directors Guild of America has an incredible track record of predicting the Best Director Oscar winner, with less than 10 of the DGA winners not taking home the Academy Award. The most recent example was in 2019, with Sam Mendes winning for 1917 but losing...
First-time DGA nominee Sean Baker would beat out The Brutalist’s Brady Corbet, A Complete Unknown’s James Mangold, Conclave’s Edward Berger, and Emilia Pérez’s Jacques Audiard. As we’ve found, the Directors Guild of America has an incredible track record of predicting the Best Director Oscar winner, with less than 10 of the DGA winners not taking home the Academy Award. The most recent example was in 2019, with Sam Mendes winning for 1917 but losing...
- 2/9/2025
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com


The Producers Guild of America named Anora the best picture of the year at the 2025 PGA Awards. The surprise win came just an hour after director Sean Baker took home the DGA’s top prize — establishing the Neon film as the official Oscars frontrunner for Best Picture. Anora also won Best Picture at last night’s Critics Choice Awards.
Anora defeated fellow Oscar nominees The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown, Conclave, Dune: Part Two, Emilia Pérez, The Substance, and Wicked — as well as non-Oscar nominees A Real Pain and September 5. The two Oscar nominees that missed out on PGA noms were I’m Still Here and Nickel Boys.
Since 2009, both the PGA and the Academy Awards have selected their Best Picture with ranked-choice voting, aka the preferential ballot. Since the two groups aligned their voting procedure, the PGA has been one of the most reliable Oscar predictors, forecasting 13 of 16 Oscar champs including...
Anora defeated fellow Oscar nominees The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown, Conclave, Dune: Part Two, Emilia Pérez, The Substance, and Wicked — as well as non-Oscar nominees A Real Pain and September 5. The two Oscar nominees that missed out on PGA noms were I’m Still Here and Nickel Boys.
Since 2009, both the PGA and the Academy Awards have selected their Best Picture with ranked-choice voting, aka the preferential ballot. Since the two groups aligned their voting procedure, the PGA has been one of the most reliable Oscar predictors, forecasting 13 of 16 Oscar champs including...
- 2/9/2025
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby

The Producers Guild of America Awards brought some clarity for the upcoming Oscars race as “Anora” took the evening’s top prize after it also won the top DGA prize for director Sean Baker just a few moments earlier as well as the Critics Choice award on Friday.
DreamWorks’ “The Wild Robot” gained momentum by earning the PGA animated film prize, while “Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story,” which missed out on the Academy Awards shortlist, took home the PGA prize for Outstanding Producer of Documentary Motion Picture.
On the television side, “Hacks” followed up its strong showing from Friday’s Critics Choice Awards, landing the Danny Thomas Award for Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television – Comedy. Meanwhile, Netflix’s “Baby Reindeer” landed the David L. Wolper Award for Outstanding Producer of Limited or Anthology Series Television. Other TV winners include “Saturday Night Live” in the Live Entertainment, Variety, Sketch, Standup & Talk...
DreamWorks’ “The Wild Robot” gained momentum by earning the PGA animated film prize, while “Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story,” which missed out on the Academy Awards shortlist, took home the PGA prize for Outstanding Producer of Documentary Motion Picture.
On the television side, “Hacks” followed up its strong showing from Friday’s Critics Choice Awards, landing the Danny Thomas Award for Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television – Comedy. Meanwhile, Netflix’s “Baby Reindeer” landed the David L. Wolper Award for Outstanding Producer of Limited or Anthology Series Television. Other TV winners include “Saturday Night Live” in the Live Entertainment, Variety, Sketch, Standup & Talk...
- 2/9/2025
- by Katcy Stephan and Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV

Emilia Pérez star Karla Sofía Gascón was, as expected, not in attendance at this evening’s Goya Awards in Spain, but was clearly on the minds of some folks who were. When accepting the Goya for Best European Film (the only prize for which Emilia Pérez was nominated), representatives from the movie’s Spanish distributors gave a shoutout to the actress which was met with cheers and applause from the audience at the ceremony in Granada. “In the face of hatred and ridicule,” the distributors called for “more cinema, more culture.”
Earlier, on the sidelines of the ceremony, Spanish filmmaker Juan Antonio Bayona, who was a member of last May’s Cannes jury which awarded the Best Actress prize to the film’s four female leads, including Gascón, commented, “Everything that is happening with Emilia Pérez makes me sad because there is a great film behind it.”
He was referring...
Earlier, on the sidelines of the ceremony, Spanish filmmaker Juan Antonio Bayona, who was a member of last May’s Cannes jury which awarded the Best Actress prize to the film’s four female leads, including Gascón, commented, “Everything that is happening with Emilia Pérez makes me sad because there is a great film behind it.”
He was referring...
- 2/9/2025
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV

The nominations for the 97th Academy Awards have been announced, but do you still feel like you need to play catch up?
This year’s Oscar nominees run the gamut, including heartfelt musicals and gory body horrors. “Emilia Pérez” led all nominees for this year’s ceremony with 13, following behind were “Wicked” and “The Brutalist” both with 10 nominations.
Several nominees have special recognitions, including Karla Sofía Gascón as the first openly trans actor nominated, “Conclave” supporting actress Isabella Rossellini earning a nomination 46 years her mother did, Demi Moore’s first nomination after four decades in the business and Timothée Chalamet becoming the youngest two-time Oscar nominee since James Dean.
Read the full list of where to watch all of the 2025 Oscar movies.
Searchlight Pictures A Complete Unknown
The Bob Dylan origin story earned eight nominations, including Best Picture, directing for James Mangold, leading actor for Timothee Chalamet, supporting actor for Edward Norton,...
This year’s Oscar nominees run the gamut, including heartfelt musicals and gory body horrors. “Emilia Pérez” led all nominees for this year’s ceremony with 13, following behind were “Wicked” and “The Brutalist” both with 10 nominations.
Several nominees have special recognitions, including Karla Sofía Gascón as the first openly trans actor nominated, “Conclave” supporting actress Isabella Rossellini earning a nomination 46 years her mother did, Demi Moore’s first nomination after four decades in the business and Timothée Chalamet becoming the youngest two-time Oscar nominee since James Dean.
Read the full list of where to watch all of the 2025 Oscar movies.
Searchlight Pictures A Complete Unknown
The Bob Dylan origin story earned eight nominations, including Best Picture, directing for James Mangold, leading actor for Timothee Chalamet, supporting actor for Edward Norton,...
- 2/8/2025
- by Tess Patton
- The Wrap

The Critics Choice Awards (February 7 on the The CW) were all over the place. When it comes to reading the Oscar tea leaves, these 600 film and TV writers from all over the world are often predictive. But this year’s delayed show spread the love around a wide group of films. And, more importantly, the journalists voted back in December, before Netflix’s “Emilia Pérez” revelations changed some viewers’ perception of the film.
Looking at the CCAs, as well as the upcoming DGA and PGA Awards, is like peering into a time machine. That’s how swiftly things can change at the Oscars.
Critics groups add momentum to the winners more than anything else. Not winning isn’t harmful, it just doesn’t give a contender like “A Complete Unknown” a boost. “Anora” (Neon) won just one prize, but it was the one you want: Best Film, and writer-director Sean Baker...
Looking at the CCAs, as well as the upcoming DGA and PGA Awards, is like peering into a time machine. That’s how swiftly things can change at the Oscars.
Critics groups add momentum to the winners more than anything else. Not winning isn’t harmful, it just doesn’t give a contender like “A Complete Unknown” a boost. “Anora” (Neon) won just one prize, but it was the one you want: Best Film, and writer-director Sean Baker...
- 2/8/2025
- by Anne Thompson
- Indiewire

Diane Warren has never won an Oscar. But she has a lot of nominations.
The songwriter is up for her 16th nod in the original song category for “The Journey” from Tyler Perry’s Netflix movie “The Six Triple Eight” performed by H.E.R. And while she does have an honorary Oscar, which the Academy awarded her in 2022, she has yet to land a competitive one.
Of course, she would like that to finally, at long last, happen: “Yes, I would like to break my decades-long tradition and win.”
Could this finally be her year?
Warren’s song is up against two songs from “Emilia Pérez,” “El Mal” and “Mi Camino,” as well as “Never Too Late” from the documentary “Elton John: Never Too Late” and “Like a Bird” from A24’s prison drama “Sing Sing.”
“The Six Triple Eight” producer Keri Selig was the one who pitched Warren on the...
The songwriter is up for her 16th nod in the original song category for “The Journey” from Tyler Perry’s Netflix movie “The Six Triple Eight” performed by H.E.R. And while she does have an honorary Oscar, which the Academy awarded her in 2022, she has yet to land a competitive one.
Of course, she would like that to finally, at long last, happen: “Yes, I would like to break my decades-long tradition and win.”
Could this finally be her year?
Warren’s song is up against two songs from “Emilia Pérez,” “El Mal” and “Mi Camino,” as well as “Never Too Late” from the documentary “Elton John: Never Too Late” and “Like a Bird” from A24’s prison drama “Sing Sing.”
“The Six Triple Eight” producer Keri Selig was the one who pitched Warren on the...
- 2/8/2025
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV

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It’s awards season, celebrity gossip fans.
In the wake of the Golden Globes being handed out a few weeks ago, and then the Oscar nominations being announced a short time later, the 2025 Critics Choice Awards honored the best in movies and television on Friday night.
The ceremony was hosted by Chelsea Handler.
And the stars who took home the major prizes? Scroll down for a full list of Critics Choice Awards winners…
Demi Moore accepts the Best Actress award for “The Substance” onstage during the 30th Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on February 7, 2025 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association)
Best Picture
“A Complete Unknown”
“Anora” (Winner)
“The Brutalist”
“Conclave”
“Dune: Part Two”
“Emilia Pérez”
“Nickel Boys”
“Sing Sing”
“The Substance”
“Wicked”
Best Actor
Adrien Brody – “The Brutalist” (Winner)
Timothée Chalamet – “A Complete Unknown”
Daniel Craig – “Queer...
It’s awards season, celebrity gossip fans.
In the wake of the Golden Globes being handed out a few weeks ago, and then the Oscar nominations being announced a short time later, the 2025 Critics Choice Awards honored the best in movies and television on Friday night.
The ceremony was hosted by Chelsea Handler.
And the stars who took home the major prizes? Scroll down for a full list of Critics Choice Awards winners…
Demi Moore accepts the Best Actress award for “The Substance” onstage during the 30th Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on February 7, 2025 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association)
Best Picture
“A Complete Unknown”
“Anora” (Winner)
“The Brutalist”
“Conclave”
“Dune: Part Two”
“Emilia Pérez”
“Nickel Boys”
“Sing Sing”
“The Substance”
“Wicked”
Best Actor
Adrien Brody – “The Brutalist” (Winner)
Timothée Chalamet – “A Complete Unknown”
Daniel Craig – “Queer...
- 2/8/2025
- by Kay D. Rhodes
- The Hollywood Gossip


The indie drama “Anora” surprised audiences by clinching Best Picture at the 30th annual Critics Choice Awards, marking a significant moment in this year’s film awards season. Distributed by Neon and previously awarded the Palme d’Or at Cannes, the film saved its most prestigious win for the event’s finale at Santa Monica’s Barker Hangar.
The ceremony, hosted by Chelsea Handler for the third consecutive year, highlighted both established talents and breakthrough performances across film and television. The win positions “Anora” as a strong contender for upcoming major awards, including potential nominations from the Directors Guild of America and Producers Guild of America.
In a notable moment, Jon M. Chu won Best Director for “Wicked,” a meaningful victory following his recent Oscar nomination snub. The Broadway musical adaptation also secured wins for Costume Design and Production Design.
Acting categories showcased diverse performances. Adrien Brody continued his awards season momentum,...
The ceremony, hosted by Chelsea Handler for the third consecutive year, highlighted both established talents and breakthrough performances across film and television. The win positions “Anora” as a strong contender for upcoming major awards, including potential nominations from the Directors Guild of America and Producers Guild of America.
In a notable moment, Jon M. Chu won Best Director for “Wicked,” a meaningful victory following his recent Oscar nomination snub. The Broadway musical adaptation also secured wins for Costume Design and Production Design.
Acting categories showcased diverse performances. Adrien Brody continued his awards season momentum,...
- 2/8/2025
- by Naser Nahandian
- Gazettely


The critically acclaimed musical “Emilia Pérez” dominated the 30th annual Critics Choice Awards on Saturday, securing multiple honors while navigating a complex backdrop of recent cast-related tensions.
The film won three major awards: Best Supporting Actress for Zoe Saldaña, Best International Film for director Jacques Audiard, and Best Original Song for “El Mal” by Camille and Clement Ducol.
Notably, lead actor Karla Sofía Gascón was absent from the ceremony following controversial social media posts that sparked widespread criticism. Gascón, who made history as the first openly trans Oscar nominee, has chosen to remain silent during the ongoing awards season.
Saldaña delivered an emotionally charged acceptance speech, reading from a handwritten note instead of the teleprompter. “My wish for the impact of this film is that we can all be curious and openhearted towards each other,” she told the audience. She concluded with a lighthearted reference to her role in the Avatar franchise,...
The film won three major awards: Best Supporting Actress for Zoe Saldaña, Best International Film for director Jacques Audiard, and Best Original Song for “El Mal” by Camille and Clement Ducol.
Notably, lead actor Karla Sofía Gascón was absent from the ceremony following controversial social media posts that sparked widespread criticism. Gascón, who made history as the first openly trans Oscar nominee, has chosen to remain silent during the ongoing awards season.
Saldaña delivered an emotionally charged acceptance speech, reading from a handwritten note instead of the teleprompter. “My wish for the impact of this film is that we can all be curious and openhearted towards each other,” she told the audience. She concluded with a lighthearted reference to her role in the Avatar franchise,...
- 2/8/2025
- by Naser Nahandian
- Gazettely

The 30th annual Critics Choice Awards took place on Friday, February 7, at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. Three films—Wicked, Emilia Pérez, and The Substance—each won three awards. However, none of them claimed the top honor of Best Picture, which went to Anora. Interestingly, Anora didn’t win in any other category that night.
Jon M. Chu, director of Wicked, won Best Director, making him only the third filmmaker to win the award for a musical. The others were Baz Luhrmann for Moulin Rouge! and Damien Chazelle for La La Land. Chazelle later won an Oscar for directing La La Land, but Luhrmann and Chu didn’t even receive Oscar nominations for their films. Wicked also took home awards for Best Production Design and Best Costume Design.
Emilia Pérez won Best Foreign Language Film, Best Original Song for “El Mal”, and Best Supporting Actress for Zoe Saldaña.
Jon M. Chu, director of Wicked, won Best Director, making him only the third filmmaker to win the award for a musical. The others were Baz Luhrmann for Moulin Rouge! and Damien Chazelle for La La Land. Chazelle later won an Oscar for directing La La Land, but Luhrmann and Chu didn’t even receive Oscar nominations for their films. Wicked also took home awards for Best Production Design and Best Costume Design.
Emilia Pérez won Best Foreign Language Film, Best Original Song for “El Mal”, and Best Supporting Actress for Zoe Saldaña.
- 2/8/2025
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Zoe Saldana praised her fellow nominees as she accepted the Critics Choice Award for Best Supporting Actress on Friday (02.07.25).The 46-year-old actress beat off strong competition from Danielle Deadwyler, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Ariana Grande, Margaret Qualley and Isabella Rossellini to take home the award for her work in 'Emilia Pérez' at the ceremony at the Barker Hanger in Los Angeles.She said: "To my fellow nominees, the films this year and the work you've all done. It's breathtaking. I will forever be proud to be among you. Thank you to all of you. I can't see you, but you f****** rock."She also shared that she tries not to pay too much attention to movie critics but added "I will listen to you all tonight and I will accept this with pride"."Whenever you receive a negative criticism for a role or a film, everyone says, 'Don't read the reviews.
- 2/8/2025
- by BANG Showbiz Reporter
- Bang Showbiz


Anora won the top prize of best picture at the 2025 Critics Choice Awards, while Emilia Pérez, Wicked and The Substance each captured three trophies.
The Brutalist star Adrien Brody won best actor; Demi Moore won best actress for her work in The Substance; Emilia Pérez actress Zoe Saldaña won best supporting actress and A Real Pain‘s Kieran Culkin, who wasn’t in attendance, won best supporting actor.
Emilia Pérez, currently dealing with the fallout from controversial, recently resurfaced tweets by star and best actress Oscar nominee Karla Sofía Gascón, won two other awards at the ceremony, voting for which closed on Jan. 10, well before Gascón’s past posts emerged. The mood within Santa Monica’s Barker Hangar, where the awards took place, was relatively somber with each win for the Netflix musical. Still, the film took home awards for best foreign language film and best song in addition to Saldaña’s trophy.
The Brutalist star Adrien Brody won best actor; Demi Moore won best actress for her work in The Substance; Emilia Pérez actress Zoe Saldaña won best supporting actress and A Real Pain‘s Kieran Culkin, who wasn’t in attendance, won best supporting actor.
Emilia Pérez, currently dealing with the fallout from controversial, recently resurfaced tweets by star and best actress Oscar nominee Karla Sofía Gascón, won two other awards at the ceremony, voting for which closed on Jan. 10, well before Gascón’s past posts emerged. The mood within Santa Monica’s Barker Hangar, where the awards took place, was relatively somber with each win for the Netflix musical. Still, the film took home awards for best foreign language film and best song in addition to Saldaña’s trophy.
- 2/8/2025
- by Kimberly Nordyke and Hilary Lewis
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News

Critics Choice Awards 2025: Full List Of Winners (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Critics Choice Awards 2025: The award season continues with another much-coveted award night. It is the 30th Annual Critics Choice Awards, where both films and television artists are awarded. Shogun has secured quite a few awards, including Best Drama Series. Deadpool & Wolverine and Emilia Perez, too, bagged two top awards at the ceremony. Keep scrolling for the complete winners list.
For the uninitiated, the ceremony was held at the Barker Hangar at the Santa Monica Airport on February 7. It was live-streamed on E! According to reports, it was supposed to be held on January 12 but was postponed due to the California fires.
American comedian/actress Chelsea Handler hosted the Critics Choice Awards 2025, while many Hollywood actors took the stage to present the trophies. The list includes Aldis Hodge, Allison Tolman, Chase Stokes, Craig Robinson, David Alan Grier, David Harbour,...
Critics Choice Awards 2025: The award season continues with another much-coveted award night. It is the 30th Annual Critics Choice Awards, where both films and television artists are awarded. Shogun has secured quite a few awards, including Best Drama Series. Deadpool & Wolverine and Emilia Perez, too, bagged two top awards at the ceremony. Keep scrolling for the complete winners list.
For the uninitiated, the ceremony was held at the Barker Hangar at the Santa Monica Airport on February 7. It was live-streamed on E! According to reports, it was supposed to be held on January 12 but was postponed due to the California fires.
American comedian/actress Chelsea Handler hosted the Critics Choice Awards 2025, while many Hollywood actors took the stage to present the trophies. The list includes Aldis Hodge, Allison Tolman, Chase Stokes, Craig Robinson, David Alan Grier, David Harbour,...
- 2/8/2025
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi

After two separate delays due to the Los Angeles wildfires, the 2025 Critics Choice Awards have all finally been handed out. The winners list provides another indicator of the strength of several films leading into the Academy Awards March 2, though TV plays a big role in the Critics Choice Awards as well — even if many of the top contenders on that side of the event, such as “Shogun,” which led the TV awards with four wins, are not eligible for this September’s Emmys having already stormed last year’s Emmys.
“Anora” won Best Picture out of a field of 10 nominees. It was the only Critics Choice Award the Sean Baker film starring Mikey Madison won full stop. The most film wins went to “Wicked,” “Emilia Pérez,” and “The Substance” with three each.
“Wicked” won Best Production Design, Best Costume Design, and, in a shock, Best Director for Jon M. Chu,...
“Anora” won Best Picture out of a field of 10 nominees. It was the only Critics Choice Award the Sean Baker film starring Mikey Madison won full stop. The most film wins went to “Wicked,” “Emilia Pérez,” and “The Substance” with three each.
“Wicked” won Best Production Design, Best Costume Design, and, in a shock, Best Director for Jon M. Chu,...
- 2/8/2025
- by Christian Blauvelt
- Indiewire

Zoe Saldaña continued to cement her Oscar frontrunner status by winning best supporting actress honors at the 2025 Critics’ Choice Awards for her performance in Netflix’s “Emilia Pérez.” She stars in the musical crime drama as Rita Mora Castro, an exasperated lawyer who agrees to help a drug lord undergo gender reassignment surgery.
“My husband went to the bathroom!” Saldaña began before pulling out a written speech and thanking the Critics’ Choice Association and her fellow nominees. “I appreciate the role of a critic. I do. I sometimes read the reviews and internalize it, especially the helpful feedback like, ‘Her crying is distracting.’ ‘She’s in too many franchises.’ Or, my personal favorite, she’s too blue,” getting some laughs for her nod to the “Avatar” franchise.
“To think that ‘Emilia Pérez’ is the little movie that could and has resonated with so many people has been an experience worth having,...
“My husband went to the bathroom!” Saldaña began before pulling out a written speech and thanking the Critics’ Choice Association and her fellow nominees. “I appreciate the role of a critic. I do. I sometimes read the reviews and internalize it, especially the helpful feedback like, ‘Her crying is distracting.’ ‘She’s in too many franchises.’ Or, my personal favorite, she’s too blue,” getting some laughs for her nod to the “Avatar” franchise.
“To think that ‘Emilia Pérez’ is the little movie that could and has resonated with so many people has been an experience worth having,...
- 2/8/2025
- by Zack Sharf and J. Kim Murphy
- Variety Film + TV


Emilia Pérez star Zoe Saldaña won Best Supporting Actress at the Critics Choice Awards on Friday night, a huge boost for the Oscar frontrunner amid massive controversy around her film and its star, Karla Sofía Gascón.
Saldaña has long been expected to win an Oscar for her performance in the Netflix crime musical. However, her frontrunner status has been questioned since Gascón’s offensive social media posts resurfaced and torpedoed the Emilia Pérez awards campaign. On Friday night, all that was momentarily forgotten as an emotional Saldaña accepted the Best Supporting Actress award from the Critics Choice Association.
Not that the group had the opportunity to consider whether to penalize Emilia Pérez for its star’s bigoted views. Voting for the Critics Choice Awards closed on Jan. 10, weeks before the Gascón social media posts became an international news story. At the time, Saldaña had just won the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress,...
Saldaña has long been expected to win an Oscar for her performance in the Netflix crime musical. However, her frontrunner status has been questioned since Gascón’s offensive social media posts resurfaced and torpedoed the Emilia Pérez awards campaign. On Friday night, all that was momentarily forgotten as an emotional Saldaña accepted the Best Supporting Actress award from the Critics Choice Association.
Not that the group had the opportunity to consider whether to penalize Emilia Pérez for its star’s bigoted views. Voting for the Critics Choice Awards closed on Jan. 10, weeks before the Gascón social media posts became an international news story. At the time, Saldaña had just won the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress,...
- 2/8/2025
- by Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby

Chelsea Handler hosted the Critics Choice Awards and opened the show thanking Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni for a much needed “distraction” from the recent L.A. wildfires.
The comedian briefly acknowledged the wildfires and the tough time the Los Angeles has faced since they broke out in early January. Then she made sure praise was thrown at the feet of the “It Ends With Us” costars for giving everyone something else to focus on.
“I want to acknowledge that we’ve been through a lot lately, not just here in Los Angeles, but our entire country, waking up every day not knowing what news we’re going to hear that will disappoint or horrify us,” she said. “So it is important in times like these to have a distraction, and that’s why I want to personally extend my gratitude to Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively.”
Handler continued, “thank...
The comedian briefly acknowledged the wildfires and the tough time the Los Angeles has faced since they broke out in early January. Then she made sure praise was thrown at the feet of the “It Ends With Us” costars for giving everyone something else to focus on.
“I want to acknowledge that we’ve been through a lot lately, not just here in Los Angeles, but our entire country, waking up every day not knowing what news we’re going to hear that will disappoint or horrify us,” she said. “So it is important in times like these to have a distraction, and that’s why I want to personally extend my gratitude to Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively.”
Handler continued, “thank...
- 2/8/2025
- by Jacob Bryant
- The Wrap


Like it or not, AI is here to stay, but Hollywood is still struggling with how to use the technology. Over the last year, we’ve witnessed a handful of AI controversies, and according to Variety, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is now considering requiring films to disclose any use of AI for the 2026 Oscars.
Some of the year’s most-nominated films, including The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown, Dune: Part Two, and Emilia Pérez, have all used AI in some fashion. While the Academy has an optional disclosure form for AI use, it could be made mandatory by the next ceremony. We’ll find out for sure in April when the new rules are published.
AI technology is often used for visual effects, and the Visual Effects Society Awards’ emerging technology category offers some clues as to what films used it and how. One of the nominees...
Some of the year’s most-nominated films, including The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown, Dune: Part Two, and Emilia Pérez, have all used AI in some fashion. While the Academy has an optional disclosure form for AI use, it could be made mandatory by the next ceremony. We’ll find out for sure in April when the new rules are published.
AI technology is often used for visual effects, and the Visual Effects Society Awards’ emerging technology category offers some clues as to what films used it and how. One of the nominees...
- 2/8/2025
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com


Nicole Kidman shares a cute moment on the black carpet with Edgar Ramirez while attending the 2025 Critics Choice Awards on Friday (February 7) at the Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, Calif.
The 57-year-old actress and the 47-year-old actor reunited several years after starring in the HBO miniseries The Undoing, which was previously nominated for Best Limited Series at the 2020 Critics Choice Awards.
At this year’s show, Nicole is nominated for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role in the Paramount+ series Lioness. Edgar is in attendance to support his movie Emilia Perez, which is up for Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Acting Ensemble, as well as noms for Best Director, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, Best Score, Best Original Song, and Best Foreign Language Film.
Fyi: Nicole is wearing Saint Laurent with an Omega watch. Edgar is also wearing Saint Laurent.
Browse through the gallery...
The 57-year-old actress and the 47-year-old actor reunited several years after starring in the HBO miniseries The Undoing, which was previously nominated for Best Limited Series at the 2020 Critics Choice Awards.
At this year’s show, Nicole is nominated for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role in the Paramount+ series Lioness. Edgar is in attendance to support his movie Emilia Perez, which is up for Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Acting Ensemble, as well as noms for Best Director, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, Best Score, Best Original Song, and Best Foreign Language Film.
Fyi: Nicole is wearing Saint Laurent with an Omega watch. Edgar is also wearing Saint Laurent.
Browse through the gallery...
- 2/8/2025
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared

Without saying the actual words “Donald Trump,” Critics Choice Awards host Chelsea Handler, who introduced herself as “your Dei host,” fired up her opening monologue Friday night with jokes where Golden Globe host Nikki Glaser feared to go: Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni.
“Thank you for providing us with distraction,” Handler joked about the legally contentious duo who aren’t here at the ceremony today in Santa Monica. Acknowledging that “we have been through a lot lately, not only here in Los Angeles but our entire country,” a reference to the devastating L.A. wildfires and the erratic early days of the second Trump term, nothing spells relief for Handler like the It Ends With Us duo. “I’m grateful, I think we’re all grateful, and I think we’re good,” she said about them.
“No matter whose side you’re on, we can all agree to accept that...
“Thank you for providing us with distraction,” Handler joked about the legally contentious duo who aren’t here at the ceremony today in Santa Monica. Acknowledging that “we have been through a lot lately, not only here in Los Angeles but our entire country,” a reference to the devastating L.A. wildfires and the erratic early days of the second Trump term, nothing spells relief for Handler like the It Ends With Us duo. “I’m grateful, I think we’re all grateful, and I think we’re good,” she said about them.
“No matter whose side you’re on, we can all agree to accept that...
- 2/8/2025
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV

“Wicked,” “Emilia Pérez,” and “The Substance” each triumphed with three wins at the 30th annual Critics Choice Awards on Friday night. However, it was “Anora” that claimed the best picture prize at this year’s ceremony.
The Neon release entered the race with seven nominations, including best actress for Mikey Madison and best director and original screenplay for Sean Baker. But ultimately, “Anora” walked away with the coveted best picture award, and nothing more.
Meanwhile, “Wicked” director Jon M. Chu, who wasn’t nominated in the Academy Awards’ best director category, beat out several Oscar nominees to win the best director honor at the Critics Choice Awards. “I’m going to win that Oscar!” Chu said jokingly on stage.
The film-acting categories had less surprises, as the ceremony handed best actress to Demi Moore (“The Substance”), best actor to Adrien Brody (“The Brutalist”), best supporting actress to Zoe Saldaña (“Emilia...
The Neon release entered the race with seven nominations, including best actress for Mikey Madison and best director and original screenplay for Sean Baker. But ultimately, “Anora” walked away with the coveted best picture award, and nothing more.
Meanwhile, “Wicked” director Jon M. Chu, who wasn’t nominated in the Academy Awards’ best director category, beat out several Oscar nominees to win the best director honor at the Critics Choice Awards. “I’m going to win that Oscar!” Chu said jokingly on stage.
The film-acting categories had less surprises, as the ceremony handed best actress to Demi Moore (“The Substance”), best actor to Adrien Brody (“The Brutalist”), best supporting actress to Zoe Saldaña (“Emilia...
- 2/8/2025
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV

“So unexpected, so unexpected,” said “Anora” director Sean Baker from the stage of the Critics Choice Awards in Santa Monica on Friday night.
Baker wasn’t alone in his surprise. His madcap comedy-drama-adventure took home the evening’s final award for Best Picture – without winning a single award anywhere else during the ceremony, losing in the six other categories in which it was nominated. Last year, “Oppenheimer” won eight total awards as part of its pre-Oscars Critics Choice sweep. In 2023, “Everything Everywhere All at Once” led with five wins.
Though “Anora” snagged the top prize, no film dominated in win totals. The award hauls were split between “Wicked,” “The Substance” and “Emilia Pérez” with three awards each and “Conclave,” “A Real Pain” and “Challengers” with two each.
Golden Globe winners Demi Moore (“The Substance”) and Adrien Brody (“The Brutalist”) scored the best lead acting awards, strengthening their Oscar prospects as...
Baker wasn’t alone in his surprise. His madcap comedy-drama-adventure took home the evening’s final award for Best Picture – without winning a single award anywhere else during the ceremony, losing in the six other categories in which it was nominated. Last year, “Oppenheimer” won eight total awards as part of its pre-Oscars Critics Choice sweep. In 2023, “Everything Everywhere All at Once” led with five wins.
Though “Anora” snagged the top prize, no film dominated in win totals. The award hauls were split between “Wicked,” “The Substance” and “Emilia Pérez” with three awards each and “Conclave,” “A Real Pain” and “Challengers” with two each.
Golden Globe winners Demi Moore (“The Substance”) and Adrien Brody (“The Brutalist”) scored the best lead acting awards, strengthening their Oscar prospects as...
- 2/7/2025
- by Joe McGovern
- The Wrap

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The 30th annual Critics’ Choice Awards, honoring the year’s best in film and television, is in full force.
The ceremony will broadcast live on E! starting at 7 p.m. Et, but those without cable can still tune into the action on live TV streaming platforms such as DirecTV Stream, Sling TV, Fubo TV and Hulu + Live TV. It will also stream on-demand the next day on Peacock.
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“Conclave” and “Wicked” dominate the film nominations with 11 nods each, including best picture. Other features in that category include “A Complete Unknown,” “Anora,” “The Brutalist,” “Dune: Part Two,” “Emilia Pérez,” “Nickel Boys,” “Sing Sing” and “The Substance.”
On the television side, “Shōgun” leads with six nominations, while six series are tied with four nominations each: “Abbott Elementary,...
The 30th annual Critics’ Choice Awards, honoring the year’s best in film and television, is in full force.
The ceremony will broadcast live on E! starting at 7 p.m. Et, but those without cable can still tune into the action on live TV streaming platforms such as DirecTV Stream, Sling TV, Fubo TV and Hulu + Live TV. It will also stream on-demand the next day on Peacock.
Buy Now: Directv Stream Free Trial
“Conclave” and “Wicked” dominate the film nominations with 11 nods each, including best picture. Other features in that category include “A Complete Unknown,” “Anora,” “The Brutalist,” “Dune: Part Two,” “Emilia Pérez,” “Nickel Boys,” “Sing Sing” and “The Substance.”
On the television side, “Shōgun” leads with six nominations, while six series are tied with four nominations each: “Abbott Elementary,...
- 2/7/2025
- by Anna Tingley
- Variety Film + TV

The use of AI in best picture contender “The Brutalist” recently grabbed headlines and ignited controversy, but it isn’t the only Oscar contender to use the advancing technology. High-profile films such as “A Complete Unknown,” “Dune: Part 2” and “Emilia Pérez” have also used AI in large or small ways, and the growing popularity has led the Motion Picture Academy to actively explore changing its Oscar submission requirements so that films would have to disclose their use of AI, Variety has learned.
The Academy currently offers an optional disclosure form for AI use, but Governors and Branch executive committees are now investigating how AI is used in each branch with an eye toward making disclosure mandatory in the 2026 Oscars rules, which are expected to be published in April. The Academy’s SciTech Council is working on recommended language, Variety has also learned.
Development of visual effects tools and processes...
The Academy currently offers an optional disclosure form for AI use, but Governors and Branch executive committees are now investigating how AI is used in each branch with an eye toward making disclosure mandatory in the 2026 Oscars rules, which are expected to be published in April. The Academy’s SciTech Council is working on recommended language, Variety has also learned.
Development of visual effects tools and processes...
- 2/7/2025
- by Carolyn Giardina
- Variety Film + TV


Before last week, and for the second year in a row, the Best Supporting Actress Oscar race did not look like a race. Zoe Saldaña was the runaway favorite in the Gold Derby odds to take home the statuette on March 2, even despite the controversy around her film, and it feels like a tall order for Monica Barbaro (A Complete Unknown), Ariana Grande (Wicked), Felicity Jones (The Brutalist), and Isabella Rossellini (Conclave) to overtake the Emilia Pérez star. Is that still the case? And if not, who has the best shot at pulling off an upset? Let’s break down the category.
Frontrunner: Zoe Saldaña, Emilia Pérez
Ever since Emilia Pérez premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May, Saldaña has been pegged as the one to beat in Best Supporting Actress, and nothing that’s happened in the past eight and a half months has disabused that notion, even...
Frontrunner: Zoe Saldaña, Emilia Pérez
Ever since Emilia Pérez premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May, Saldaña has been pegged as the one to beat in Best Supporting Actress, and nothing that’s happened in the past eight and a half months has disabused that notion, even...
- 2/7/2025
- by Joyce Eng
- Gold Derby

AARP is urging Hollywood to age up.
A new study released Friday by the organization finds that most adults age 50 and older are more likely to support movies and TV programs that included characters similar to them in age and life experiences.
Results of the study, “Breaking Stereotypes: The Push for Real Representation of Older Adults in Movies and Television,” were released ahead of AARP’s Movie for Grownups Awards gala, which takes place Saturday in Beverly Hills.
“The results of this survey demonstrate what we have suspected since we started the Movies for Grownups Awards program – that older adults care deeply about seeing their experiences accurately reflected on screen,” Heather Nawrocki, vice president of AARP Movies for Grownups, said in a statement. “Likewise, the studios and storytellers who are able to capture the experiences and perspectives of older adults benefit from the significant buying power and loyalty of this age group.
A new study released Friday by the organization finds that most adults age 50 and older are more likely to support movies and TV programs that included characters similar to them in age and life experiences.
Results of the study, “Breaking Stereotypes: The Push for Real Representation of Older Adults in Movies and Television,” were released ahead of AARP’s Movie for Grownups Awards gala, which takes place Saturday in Beverly Hills.
“The results of this survey demonstrate what we have suspected since we started the Movies for Grownups Awards program – that older adults care deeply about seeing their experiences accurately reflected on screen,” Heather Nawrocki, vice president of AARP Movies for Grownups, said in a statement. “Likewise, the studios and storytellers who are able to capture the experiences and perspectives of older adults benefit from the significant buying power and loyalty of this age group.
- 2/7/2025
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV

In this week’s episode of “Screen Talk,” we take a look at the slow Sundance market as well as the new shape of the Oscar race post-Karla Sofía Gascón’s implosion.
There were a few competitive buys at the tail end of this year’s Sundance: Neon bought horror flick “Together,” Netflix acquired period Denis Johnson adaptation “Train Dreams,” Janus and Sideshow bought art film “Peter Hujar’s Day,” and A24 bought breakout Eva Victor’s “Sorry Baby.”
But so far, no one has picked up Bill Condon’s “Kiss of the Spider Woman,” which awkwardly tries to meld a Kander & Ebb Broadway musical with a prison romance. If a distributor positioned it well, there might be some action for star Jennifer Lopez as a legacy prize, as well as breakout Tonatiuh.
Netflix is making an Oscar play with Clint Bentley’s “Train Dreams,” starring Joel Edgerton. And “Sorry...
There were a few competitive buys at the tail end of this year’s Sundance: Neon bought horror flick “Together,” Netflix acquired period Denis Johnson adaptation “Train Dreams,” Janus and Sideshow bought art film “Peter Hujar’s Day,” and A24 bought breakout Eva Victor’s “Sorry Baby.”
But so far, no one has picked up Bill Condon’s “Kiss of the Spider Woman,” which awkwardly tries to meld a Kander & Ebb Broadway musical with a prison romance. If a distributor positioned it well, there might be some action for star Jennifer Lopez as a legacy prize, as well as breakout Tonatiuh.
Netflix is making an Oscar play with Clint Bentley’s “Train Dreams,” starring Joel Edgerton. And “Sorry...
- 2/7/2025
- by Ryan Lattanzio and Anne Thompson
- Indiewire
'Wicked' was among the big winners at the Costume Designers Guild Awards.The movie-musical - starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo - took the prize for Excellence in Sci-Fi/Fantasy Film during the glitzy ceremony held at The Ebell of Los Angeles venue on Thursday night (07.02.25) while fellow Oscar contenders 'Conclave' and 'Nosferatu' also landed prizes. 'Conclave' took the trophy for Excellence in Contemporary Film while 'Nosferatu' was honoured with Excellence in Period Film.All three movies will compete in the Costume Design category at the upcoming Academy Awards alongside 'A Complete Unknown' and 'Gladiator II'.Other winners at the Costume Designers Guild Awards included 'Shogun' (Excellence in Costume Illustration and Excellence in Period Television), 'The Masked Singer', 'Dune: Prophecy' (Excellence in Sci-Fi/Fantasy Television), 'Hacks' (Excellence in Contemporary Television).The event...
- 2/7/2025
- by Louise Mary Randell
- Bang Showbiz


Zoe Saldana won Best Supporting Actress for Emilia Pérez at the London Critics’ Circle Film Awards and also received the Derek Malcolm Award for Innovation.
The multifaceted actress was recognized for her creative works in film, and she lived up to the excitement that evening by showcasing her innovative approach to fashion. She chose a futuristic dress from Maison Margiela’s Artisanal 2022 Couture collection, which was surprising considering her penchant for understated luxury.
While this outfit deviates from Zoe’s usual understated aesthetic, it marks an exciting evolution in her style.
Zoe Saldana stuns in a Maison Margiela dress as she receives the awards for Best Supporting Actress and Derek Malcolm Award for Innovation at the London Critics’ Circle Film Awards (Credit: Pa Images / INSTARimages)
Zoe looked stunning on the red carpet and was unfazed by the recent controversy surrounding her movie Emilia Pérez, which was sparked by the resurgence...
The multifaceted actress was recognized for her creative works in film, and she lived up to the excitement that evening by showcasing her innovative approach to fashion. She chose a futuristic dress from Maison Margiela’s Artisanal 2022 Couture collection, which was surprising considering her penchant for understated luxury.
While this outfit deviates from Zoe’s usual understated aesthetic, it marks an exciting evolution in her style.
Zoe Saldana stuns in a Maison Margiela dress as she receives the awards for Best Supporting Actress and Derek Malcolm Award for Innovation at the London Critics’ Circle Film Awards (Credit: Pa Images / INSTARimages)
Zoe looked stunning on the red carpet and was unfazed by the recent controversy surrounding her movie Emilia Pérez, which was sparked by the resurgence...
- 2/7/2025
- by Anne De Guia
- Your Next Shoes

Oscar frontrunners “Wicked” (Paul Tazewell), “Nosferatu” (Linda Muir), and “Conclave” (Lisy Christl) were all winners at the 27th Costume Designer Guild Awards (Cdga), held February 6 at The Ebell of Los Angeles. “Nobody Wants This” star Jackie Tohn served as host.
The film winners prevailed in the categories of sci-fi/fantasy, period, and contemporary, respectively. Costume designer Tazewell is currently the favorite to win the Oscar for “Wicked,” Jon M. Chu’s populist Oz musical. He created a connection to nature through mushroom motifs in the wardrobes for Elphaba (Oscar-nominated Cynthia Erivo), and a floating sensibility with effervescent pink bubble motifs in the wardrobes for Galinda (Oscar-nominated Ariana Grande).
In TV, the winners were “Dune: Prophecy” (Bojana Nikitovi) for sci-fi/fantasy, “Shōgun” (Carlos Rosario) for period, and “Hacks” (Kathleen Felix-Hager) for contemporary.
In addition, three-time Oscar winner Jenny Beavan won the Career Achievement Award, Oscar-nominated Zoe Saldaña (“Emilia Pérez”) was given the Spotlight Award,...
The film winners prevailed in the categories of sci-fi/fantasy, period, and contemporary, respectively. Costume designer Tazewell is currently the favorite to win the Oscar for “Wicked,” Jon M. Chu’s populist Oz musical. He created a connection to nature through mushroom motifs in the wardrobes for Elphaba (Oscar-nominated Cynthia Erivo), and a floating sensibility with effervescent pink bubble motifs in the wardrobes for Galinda (Oscar-nominated Ariana Grande).
In TV, the winners were “Dune: Prophecy” (Bojana Nikitovi) for sci-fi/fantasy, “Shōgun” (Carlos Rosario) for period, and “Hacks” (Kathleen Felix-Hager) for contemporary.
In addition, three-time Oscar winner Jenny Beavan won the Career Achievement Award, Oscar-nominated Zoe Saldaña (“Emilia Pérez”) was given the Spotlight Award,...
- 2/7/2025
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire

The American Film Institute’s annual lunch celebrating the top 10 films and TV shows of the year took place on Thursday after a month-long delay because of the Los Angeles wildfires, serving as the kickoff to a restarted awards season that has been dormant when it comes to events though far from dormant when it comes to news.
And while there was no outright talk about the controversy that has rocked awards season for the past week, the AFI Awards lunch could be the beginning of a sad final month for “Emilia Pérez,” the film that seemed to be an Oscar Best Picture frontrunner until the disclosure of past racist and anti-Muslim tweets from star Kara Sofía Gascón threatened to wreck its campaign.
Or it could be the beginning of a comeback for the Netflix film, which was represented at the lunch by director Jacques Audiard, stars Zoe Saldaña, Edgar Ramirez...
And while there was no outright talk about the controversy that has rocked awards season for the past week, the AFI Awards lunch could be the beginning of a sad final month for “Emilia Pérez,” the film that seemed to be an Oscar Best Picture frontrunner until the disclosure of past racist and anti-Muslim tweets from star Kara Sofía Gascón threatened to wreck its campaign.
Or it could be the beginning of a comeback for the Netflix film, which was represented at the lunch by director Jacques Audiard, stars Zoe Saldaña, Edgar Ramirez...
- 2/7/2025
- by Steve Pond
- The Wrap

As Oscar nominee Karla Sofía Gascón continues to weather criticism for her resurfaced history of racist internet posts, the “Emilia Pérez” star has issued another apology in which she says she is “hoping” that her “silence will allow the film to be appreciated for what it is, a beautiful ode to love and difference.” The new statement comes after Gascón’s director Jacques Audiard disavowed the best actress contender in an interview, saying that he “hasn’t spoken to her” and calling her “self-destructive.”
“Following Jacques interview that I understand, I decided, for the film, for Jacques, for the cast, for the incredible crew who deserves it, for the beautiful adventure we all had together, to let the work talk for itself, hoping my silence will allow the film to be appreciated for what it is, a beautiful ode to love and difference,” Gascón wrote on Instagram Thursday evening. The...
“Following Jacques interview that I understand, I decided, for the film, for Jacques, for the cast, for the incredible crew who deserves it, for the beautiful adventure we all had together, to let the work talk for itself, hoping my silence will allow the film to be appreciated for what it is, a beautiful ode to love and difference,” Gascón wrote on Instagram Thursday evening. The...
- 2/7/2025
- by J. Kim Murphy
- Variety Film + TV

Originally slated for Jan. 10 but postponed due to the Los Angeles wildfires, the American Film Institute’s AFI Awards took place nearly a month later Thursday afternoon at the Four Seasons in Beverly Hills.
As always, the event was a starry affair with a guest list that included actors Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Harrison Ford, Edward Norton, Adrien Brody, Boyd Holbrook, Kristen Bell, Adam Brody, Quinta Brunson, Jesse Eisenberg, Michelle Yeoh, Colin Farrell, Mark Indelicato, Meg Stalter, Ralph Fiennes and Jodie Foster.
Directors included Sean Baker, Denis Villeneuve, James Mangold, RaMell Ross and Edward Berger.
The ceremony opened with footage of the late David Lynch talking about how much he loved AFI. The video ended with a title card that read, “We love you too, David. And always will.”
No surprise, but the Karla Sofía Gascón controversy was a hot topic of conversation. “Emilia Perez” was represented at the luncheon by stars Zoe Saldaña,...
As always, the event was a starry affair with a guest list that included actors Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Harrison Ford, Edward Norton, Adrien Brody, Boyd Holbrook, Kristen Bell, Adam Brody, Quinta Brunson, Jesse Eisenberg, Michelle Yeoh, Colin Farrell, Mark Indelicato, Meg Stalter, Ralph Fiennes and Jodie Foster.
Directors included Sean Baker, Denis Villeneuve, James Mangold, RaMell Ross and Edward Berger.
The ceremony opened with footage of the late David Lynch talking about how much he loved AFI. The video ended with a title card that read, “We love you too, David. And always will.”
No surprise, but the Karla Sofía Gascón controversy was a hot topic of conversation. “Emilia Perez” was represented at the luncheon by stars Zoe Saldaña,...
- 2/7/2025
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV


Zoe Saldaña has become a household name over the years after starring in three successful sci-fi franchises, cementing her as one of the most recognizable faces in modern blockbuster cinema.
She first broke through as an A-list star with her role as Neytiri in James Cameron’s Avatar (2009), which became the highest-grossing film ever at the time. Saldaña’s portrayal of the fierce and empathetic Na’vi princess helped establish her as a leading actress in Hollywood, and she later reprised the role in Avatar: The Way of Water (2022), continuing to build on her legacy within the Oscar-winning franchise. Saldaña is also widely known for her role as the iconic Nyota Uhura in the J.J. Abrams-directed/produced Star Trek trilogy and as Gamora in the Guardians of the Galaxy series and the Avengers franchise within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Beyond her success in blockbuster sci-fi and superhero films, Saldaña...
She first broke through as an A-list star with her role as Neytiri in James Cameron’s Avatar (2009), which became the highest-grossing film ever at the time. Saldaña’s portrayal of the fierce and empathetic Na’vi princess helped establish her as a leading actress in Hollywood, and she later reprised the role in Avatar: The Way of Water (2022), continuing to build on her legacy within the Oscar-winning franchise. Saldaña is also widely known for her role as the iconic Nyota Uhura in the J.J. Abrams-directed/produced Star Trek trilogy and as Gamora in the Guardians of the Galaxy series and the Avengers franchise within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Beyond her success in blockbuster sci-fi and superhero films, Saldaña...
- 2/7/2025
- by Rob Licuria and Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
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