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Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Shockingly Snubbed by 2026 Oscar Nominations for Wicked: For Good

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Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Shockingly Snubbed by 2026 Oscar Nominations for Wicked: For Good

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Deadline notes Gandbhir’s two Oscar nominations, highlighting a rising director amid snubs in this year’s lineup.
The Perfect Neighbor faces stiff competition in the documentary feature race, showing Netflix’s mixed results despite a nomination.
Filmmakers reflect pride and concern over Iran’s situation as Cutting Through Rocks earns an Oscar nomination.

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Emma Stone broke this Oscar record held by Meryl Streep with ‘Bugonia’ nods

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Emma Stone broke this Oscar record held by Meryl Streep with ‘Bugonia’ nods

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Emma Stone becomes the youngest woman in Oscar history to reach seven nominations, with Best Actress and Best Picture nods for Bugonia.
Bugonia garners nominations in Best Actress, Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Original Score.
Stone credits her success to director Yorgos Lanthimos and the Bugonia team in a statement to The Post.
Meryl Streep remains the most-nominated actor in Oscar history with 21 nominations.
Ryan Coogler’s Sinners sets a new record for the most Oscar nominations for a single film.
Stone previously won Best Actress for La La Land and Poor Things, and has prior nominations for Birdman and The Favourite.
Emma Stone reacts with gratitude for her Bugonia nominations in a statement.
The 98th Academy Awards air on ABC on March 15, 2026.
The Hollywood Reporter and Page Six both published coverage of the Oscar nominations.
The nominations include other notable contenders and snubs discussed in linked coverage.

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Amy Madigan celebrates Oscar nomination with her dog and a cup of coffee: ‘This just feels wild — I wasn’t expecting any of this!’

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Amy Madigan celebrates Oscar nomination with her dog and a cup of coffee: ‘This just feels wild — I wasn’t expecting any of this!’

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Amy Madigan earned a second Oscar nomination for Weapons, forty years after her first nod.
She said the nomination felt surreal and wild, reflecting a long, ongoing acting career.
Madigan credits friends, husband, and daughter for supporting her through awards season.
The Weapons star had previously been nominated in 1985 for Twice in a Lifetime, making this a historic gap.
Madigan highlights the evolving support system and team that helps navigate modern awards campaigns.
Other outlets, including PEOPLE, published exclusive details on her reaction and joy at the nomination.
The nomination adds momentum to Weapons after a Critics' Choice Award win and Golden Globes nod.
Madigan expressed gratitude for the support network that accompanies her career journey.
The Oscar race coverage notes Weapons’ continued visibility in awards season.
Madigan’s nomination is part of a broader 2026 Oscar conversation highlighted by Gold Derby and PEOPLE.

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‘The Secret Agent’ Lands Brazil’s Second Best Picture Oscar Nomination

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‘The Secret Agent’ Lands Brazil’s Second Best Picture Oscar Nomination

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Wagner Moura becomes the first Brazilian to be nominated for Best Actor at the Oscars for The Secret Agent.
The Secret Agent also earns nominations for Best Picture, International Feature, and Casting.
The film marks a significant international haul, following Moura’s Golden Globes success for the same role.
Experts view Moura as a spoiler in a strong Best Actor field featuring Timothée Chalamet and Leonardo DiCaprio.
The nominations underscore Brazil’s growing influence in global cinema this awards season.
Sentimental Value leads international nominations, with The Secret Agent sharing a place in the Best Picture race.
Moura’s nomination adds to Brazil’s Oscar history alongside Fernanda Torres and Fernanda Montenegro.
The Secret Agent’s awards run has included Cannes accolades and additional nominations in major categories.
The Oscars ceremony is scheduled for March 15 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
The Secret Agent centers on a dissident during Brazil’s 1977 military dictatorship.

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Ryan Coogler’s Sinners has administered an almighty smackdown to critical favourites One Battle and Hamnet

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Ryan Coogler’s Sinners has administered an almighty smackdown to critical favourites One Battle and Hamnet

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Sinners leads the Oscars with 16 nominations, the most in Academy history.
The Guardian asserts Sinners defeats expected favourites like Hamnet and One Battle After Another.
Coogler’s drama is described as a bold, high-energy film dealing with racism and the Black experience.
The piece notes Sinners could dominate awards season despite mixed opinions.
One Battle After Another follows with 13 nominations, led by DiCaprio’s and Chalamet’s performances.
Marty Supreme, Sentimental Value, and Frankenstein each tally nine nominations.
Hamnet earns eight nominations, with Jessie Buckley contending for best actress.
The Secret Agent from Kleber Mendonça Filho leads in a Brazilian drama with 4 nominations.
The Guardian frames Sinners as a culture-war-vs-status-quo moment for the Oscars.
The piece predicts Sinners could rule the awards season and redefine expectations.

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The Oscar Nominations Have Dropped and Genre Films Are Running the Show — GeekTyrant

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The Oscar Nominations Have Dropped and Genre Films Are Running the Show — GeekTyrant

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The Oscar nominations drop reveals genre films leading with Sinners securing 16 nods, including Best Picture and acting honors.
Frankenstein and Bugonia are among genre titles receiving major nominations, including Best Picture consideration.
A new Best Casting category debuts this year, highlighting casting as a recognized part of filmmaking.
KPop Demon Hunters earns nominations in Best Animated Feature and Best Song, signaling cross-genre recognition.
Avatar: Fire & Ash is acknowledged in the technical categories, reflecting the franchise’s visual ambitions.
The full list of nominees is released, and Oscar night on March 15 is anticipated to bring momentum shifts.
The article notes momentum shifts and unexpected frontrunners as the race tightens.
Other nominated titles include Hamnet, Frankenstein, Sinners, and The Secret Agent in major categories.
Frankenstein’s recognition underscores Guillermo del Toro’s continued impact on genre cinema.
The Oscar nominations are described as dynamic, with genre films driving much of the discussion this year.

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Cannes Rocks the Oscars With 19 Nominations for Competition Movies, Venice Films Land 15 Noms

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Cannes Rocks the Oscars With 19 Nominations for Competition Movies, Venice Films Land 15 Noms

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Cannes earns 19 Oscar nominations for competition films, spanning 12 categories, crowding the early awards race.
Venice films tally 15 Oscar nominations, placing second behind Cannes in the festival race.
MK2 Films’ titles at Cannes helped secure 15 Oscar nominations across the slate for three alumni productions.
Neon bought Sentimental Value, The Secret Agent, and It Was Just an Accident from MK2 Films at Cannes for global distribution.
Cannes showcases six foreign-language films funded independently outside the U.S., underscoring the festival's international focus.
Venice's four-nilm lineup includes Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein and Yorgos Lanthimos' Bugonia among nominees.
MK2's sales impact contributed to the Oscars conversation with three Cannes alumni securing nominations.
Sentimental Value, The Secret Agent, and It Was Just an Accident were highlighted at Cannes for potential Oscar consideration.
The Oscar race continues to favor a mix of English-language blockbusters and international titles.
Cannes remains a premier launchpad for international cinema in the Oscar race, according to industry observers.

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Oscars First Casting Category Nominates Mostly Women

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Oscars First Casting Category Nominates Mostly Women

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The Oscars announced their first-ever Casting category nominees, with most shortlisted films led by female casting directors.
Nina Gold is recognized for Hamnet among the top casting nominees.
Jennifer Venditti earns a nomination for Marty Supreme in the inaugural list.
Francine Maisler is highlighted for her work on Sinners in the new category.
The 96th Oscars are scheduled for March 10, confirming the ceremony date.
Gabriel Domingues is among nominees for The Secret Agent in the casting category.
The Casting Directors Branch was formed in July 2013 and has grown to include nearly 160 members.
Industry figures praised the creation of the category as long overdue for recognition.
Major Oscar nominees and industry figures react to the new category and its significance.
Variety reports the guiding context of the new category and its potential impact on recognition in filmmaking.

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Neon Dominates International Feature Film Oscar Category With Four Nominations

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Neon Dominates International Feature Film Oscar Category With Four Nominations

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Neon led the International Feature nominations with four films on the final list, marking its strongest showing in the category to date.
The four Neon titles span France, Norway, Brazil and Spain, illustrating Neon’s multi-country portfolio.
Tunisia’s The Voice of Hind Rajab is the only non-Neon title in the final lineup distributed in the U.S. by Willa.
The nomination spread signals the growing internationalization of the Academy Awards, following Neon’s prior Best International Feature success with Parasite.
No Other Choice was the Neon title excluded from nominations among the 15 shortlisted entries.
The four Neon titles were Mobbed up with a large Oscar nomination tally overall for Neon in other categories.
Sentimental Value achieves Norway’s seventh nomination in the category, underscoring its festival success.
The Voice of Hind Rajab is the Tunisia entry and is not distributed by Neon in the U.S., debuting in Venice.
The 2026 Oscar nominations reflect a global slate of films, expanding the Academy’s international footprint.
Deadline emphasizes the announcement as a milestone for Neon’s Oscar journey and campaign strategy.

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Elle Fanning Reveals Her Emotional Real-Time Reaction to Her First Oscar Nomination: 'I Can't Catch My Breath'

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Elle Fanning Reveals Her Emotional Real-Time Reaction to Her First Oscar Nomination: 'I Can't Catch My Breath'

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Elle Fanning reacts in real time to her first Oscar nomination for Sentimental Value in a heartfelt post.
The nomination places Fanning in the Best Supporting Actress race alongside Sentimental Value co-stars.
The article notes the seven nominations for Sentimental Value, including Best Picture.
Fanning credits family for support, mentioning her mom, grandma, sister, and aunt.
Director Joachim Trier and his wife appear in the FaceTime moment captured by Fanning.
The article highlights Fanning's meta experience and her comments on moviemaking and family.
Sentimental Value features Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård, and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas among nominees.
The piece provides additional context about Oscar coverage and related articles on People.
The article connects Fanning’s reaction to broader awards-season developments and host details.
The article includes a note about the 98th Academy Awards nominations being announced on Jan. 22.

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