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BAFTAs Reshape the Oscar Race With Surprises
entertainment1 day ago

BAFTAs Reshape the Oscar Race With Surprises

The BAFTAs delivered notable shocks in key acting categories and reinforced the Oscar race’s unpredictability: Wunmi Mosaku won Best Supporting Actress and Sean Penn won Best Supporting Actor, fueling a three-way precursor split among major awards and complicating forecasts for who’ll win. Amy Madigan’s BAFTA absence narrows the field in Supporting Actress. One Battle After Another rides momentum for Best Picture after a BAFTA Best Film win, while the Best International Feature race remains tight between Sentimental Value and I’m Still Here. With upcoming Producers Guild and Actor Awards on the horizon, the final Oscar lineup remains up in the air.

Wenders: Cinema Outlasts the Internet at Berlinale
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Wenders: Cinema Outlasts the Internet at Berlinale

At Berlinale’s awards ceremony, Wim Wenders responded to the festival-wide politics controversy by arguing cinema is a distinct, empathetic language that can complement activism and the internet rather than clash with it, urging filmmakers and activists to collaborate. The ceremony highlighted politically charged films, including Chronicles From a Siege, Yellow Letters, and Salvation, while Wenders emphasized cinema’s enduring power beyond the internet’s short attention span.

Chalamet Calls Dune Finale the Eeriest Yet, a Bold Swing
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Chalamet Calls Dune Finale the Eeriest Yet, a Bold Swing

Timothée Chalamet says the end of Dune is the eeriest entry in the trilogy and a big swing for Part Three, describing his approach as freeing and intense, drawing inspiration from Heath Ledger, Marlon Brando, and Interstellar, and studying control-panel details to craft a dynamic performance. He treated this as sacred, given it might be his last Dune film, and previews a CNN–Variety town hall with Matthew McConaughey airing Feb. 21.

Fujifilm Unveils Browser UI Simulator for GFX ETERNA 55
technology8 days ago

Fujifilm Unveils Browser UI Simulator for GFX ETERNA 55

Fujifilm released a public web simulator for the GFX ETERNA 55, allowing filmmakers to explore the camera’s interface in a browser to judge layout, navigation, and workflow before handling a unit. The tool exposes core parameters (frame rate, ISO, shutter angle, ND, codec/format, white balance) and how information is surfaced, helping crews train, pre-plan configurations, and speed up on-set setup—demonstrating a production‑workflow first approach to usability.

Amazon halts Melania screenings in Oregon amid marketing backlash and ticket-sale rumors
entertainment20 days ago

Amazon halts Melania screenings in Oregon amid marketing backlash and ticket-sale rumors

An Oregon indie theater says Amazon canceled future screenings of Brett Ratner's Melania after pushback over its marquee marketing, amid ongoing chatter about alleged block-ticket sales used to boost box office; while the film posted a strong US opening, reports of fake tickets are disputed by some industry voices, and the UK rollout was softer.

Sinners in the Spotlight? Bulwark’s Oscar Guide Bets on One Battle After Another
entertainment1 month ago

Sinners in the Spotlight? Bulwark’s Oscar Guide Bets on One Battle After Another

Bulwark culture writer Sonny Bunch breaks down the 2026 Oscar Best Picture field, ranking nine nominees (with The Secret Agent unranked) and outlining where to stream or view them, from frontrunner One Battle After Another to a possible upset by Sinners, with quick takes on Frankenstein, F1: The Movie, Train Dreams, Bugonia, Hamnet, Sentimental Value and Marty Supreme; plus an Assigned Viewing pick: The Chair Company (HBO Max).

The Hidden Craft Behind Movie Props: Objects That Fuel Screens and Stories
entertainment1 month ago

The Hidden Craft Behind Movie Props: Objects That Fuel Screens and Stories

Prop masters design and fabricate the objects that help films feel real, from The Matrix pills to Severance’s retro-futuristic gear, balancing realism, safety, and storytelling. The piece profiles masters like Jode Mann, Jamie Wilkinson, and Catherine Miller, explains hero props and production challenges, and notes the new MacGuffin awards as overdue industry recognition.

Eight Oscar Nomination Surprises Reshape the Race
entertainment1 month ago

Eight Oscar Nomination Surprises Reshape the Race

Eight Oscar nominations delivered a mix of snubs and wins: hot favorites Paul Mescal (Hamnet) and Chase Infiniti (One Battle After Another) missed, along with Jesse Plemons and Joel Edgerton; F1 surprised by a Best Picture nod despite lacking major acting/directing nominations; Sinners set a record with 16 nominations, led by Ryan Coogler; Wicked: For Good received zero nominations, while Avatar: Fire and Ash picked up a couple of technical nods; Brits Wunmi Mosaku and Delroy Lindo earned acting nominations; several films were carried by a single actress nomination (Rose Byrne, Kate Hudson, Amy Madigan); Sentimental Value missed a casting nod despite four lead nominations under the new category; Timothée Chalamet remains the Best Actor frontrunner and is the youngest three-time nominee since Marlon Brando.