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Tom Cruise Hits Oscar Trail For Japan’s ‘Kokuho’; Ryan Coogler, Spike Lee, ‘One Battle’ Women Light Up Black Cinema & TV Awards – Notes On The Season

Tom Cruise hosted a Culver City FYC screening for Kokuho ahead of shortlist voting.
Cruise volunteered to host the screening just after watching the film for the first time.
Kokuho premiered at Cannes and centers on Kabuki theater’s rise via a 50-year story.
Ken Watanabe co-stars and the film has become a top box office success in Japan.
Deadline coverage notes the event illustrated how star-hosted screenings help voters engage.
Kokuho is considered a strong international contender with potential nominations in several crafts categories.
Deadline highlights Spike Lee and Ryan Coogler presenting awards at the same event.
The event emphasized ongoing industry efforts to celebrate international cinema and advocate for diverse storytelling.
The screening coincided with the Academy's shortlists and international feature considerations.
The film's Cannes premiere and Toronto screening aided its Oscar eligibility discussion this season.

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