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BAFTA Shock: Aramayo’s Lead Actor Upset Beats Out A-List Favorites
entertainment2 days ago

BAFTA Shock: Aramayo’s Lead Actor Upset Beats Out A-List Favorites

The 2026 BAFTA Awards in London crowned Robert Aramayo as Best Leading Actor for I Swear in a surprise upset, a film that also took three awards including casting. One Battle After Another dominated the night, winning Best Film and multiple categories (director, screenplay, etc.), while Hamnet claimed Outstanding British Film and Jessie Buckley won Leading Actress. Wunmi Mosaku and Sean Penn won supporting acting awards for Sinners and One Battle After Another respectively. The ceremony featured host Alan Cumming’s playful flair, a Paddington Bear cameo, and a brief on-stage controversy involving a Tourette syndrome advocate’s language, which was acknowledged and addressed by the host.

Benicio Del Toro Finds a Moral Compass in One Battle After Another
entertainment2 days ago

Benicio Del Toro Finds a Moral Compass in One Battle After Another

Benicio Del Toro discusses his quiet, influential presence as Sensei in Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another, the film’s Oscar buzz after 13 nominations, and his on-set bond with Leonardo DiCaprio. He explains his method as interpreting the writer and reshaping Sensei into a protector amid migrant-crisis drama, while reflecting on his Puerto Rican upbringing and his mother’s death—experiences that inform his choices and make his collaboration with non-actors and fellow stars a defining part of this return to Oscar conversation.

Paddington Leads a Night of Snacks and Scandal at BAFTAs 2026
entertainment2 days ago

Paddington Leads a Night of Snacks and Scandal at BAFTAs 2026

The 2026 BAFTAs crowned One Battle After Another as Best Film, while the ceremony delivered memorable moments such as Paddington Bear presenting an award, Alan Cumming handing out British snacks to stars, and Jessie Buckley’s emotional Best Actress speech. The night also included a racist slur controversy and Prince William’s presence amid Epstein-files-related arrest news.

BAFTA 2026: Hamnet Takes Best Film as One Battle After Another Dominates Nominations
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BAFTA 2026: Hamnet Takes Best Film as One Battle After Another Dominates Nominations

The 79th BAFTA Film Awards in London, hosted by Alan Cumming, crowned Hamnet as Best Film while One Battle After Another led the nominations with 14, followed by Sinners (13) and Hamnet/Marty Supreme (11 each). The night highlighted standout performances, with Jessie Buckley winning Leading Actress for Hamnet, Robert Aramayo and Leonardo DiCaprio among Leading Actor honorees, and Wunmi Mosaku and Sean Penn taking Supporting Actor honors. The ceremony also included remarks referencing current events; BAFTA records noted Hamnet as the most-nominated film by a female director and Sinners as the most-nominated film by a Black director in BAFTA history.

Bafta 2026: One Battle After Another tops nominations as London ceremony nears
entertainment4 days ago

Bafta 2026: One Battle After Another tops nominations as London ceremony nears

The 2026 Bafta Film Awards in London are led by One Battle After Another with 14 nominations, with Sinners, Hamnet and Marty Supreme also strong; Timothée Chalamet is a frontrunner for best actor and Jessie Buckley is tipped for best actress. The ceremony, hosted by Alan Cumming at the Royal Festival Hall, airs in the UK on BBC One/iPlayer from 19:00 GMT (the ceremony starts at 17:00 before broadcast) and in the US on E! at 20:00 ET. The Baftas also highlight UK talent in categories like Outstanding British Film and Best British debut, and Dame Donna Langley will receive the BAFTA Fellowship.

PTA Clinches DGA, Boosting Oscar Hopes for One Battle After Another
entertainment17 days ago

PTA Clinches DGA, Boosting Oscar Hopes for One Battle After Another

Paul Thomas Anderson won the Directors Guild Award for One Battle After Another, marking a major lead in Oscar season after wins at Gotham, Critics Choice and Golden Globes. The DGA win positions him as a favored Best Director contender, with Ryan Coogler’s Sinners as the main challenger after its 16 Oscar nominations. The DGA ceremony also honored first-time director Charlie Polinger and documentary filmmaker Mstyslav Chernov.

Anderson Wins DGA’s Top Directing Prize, Honors Late Adam Somner
entertainment18 days ago

Anderson Wins DGA’s Top Directing Prize, Honors Late Adam Somner

Paul Thomas Anderson won the DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film for One Battle After Another at the Beverly Hilton, marking a strong Oscar predictor. He paid a moving tribute to producer and longtime first AD Adam Somner, who died in 2024, and reflected on filmmaking’s collaborative spirit and Spielberg’s influence. This was Anderson’s third DGA nomination, and the ceremony highlighted the link between DGA and Oscar outcomes, with contenders like Ryan Coogler, Chloé Zhao, Guillermo del Toro, and Josh Safdie also in the mix.

PTA Tops 2026 DGA Awards as Women Directors Shine Across Categories
awards18 days ago

PTA Tops 2026 DGA Awards as Women Directors Shine Across Categories

Paul Thomas Anderson won the Directors Guild of America’s top honor for One Battle After Another at the 2026 DGA Awards, hosted by Kumail Nanjiani. The ceremony honored directing across film, TV, documentary, and commercials, with multiple wins spotlighting women directors and honors for titles such as The Studio, The Pitt, Dying for Sex, SNL50, and 2000 Meters to Andriivka, among others, underscoring a diverse and celebratory night in Hollywood.

Baftas crown One Battle After Another with 14 nods as Sinners and Hamnet follow
entertainment29 days ago

Baftas crown One Battle After Another with 14 nods as Sinners and Hamnet follow

Leonardo DiCaprio's One Battle After Another leads the Bafta nominations with 14 nods, followed by Sinners (13) and Hamnet and Marty Supreme (11 each). The awards emphasize UK talent with extra categories and six-slot acting ballots, and Alan Cumming will host the ceremony on February 22. Some Oscar-nominated performers were omitted at Bafta, while others like Jesse Plemons and Odessa A’Zion earned Bafta nods; KPop Demon Hunters was ineligible due to its Netflix release.

BAFTA 2026 Nominations: One Battle After Another Leads a Bold Awards Season
entertainment29 days ago

BAFTA 2026 Nominations: One Battle After Another Leads a Bold Awards Season

The 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards nominations crown One Battle After Another with 14 nods, narrowly ahead of Sinners (13) and giving Hamnet and Marty Supreme 11 nominations each. The Best Film lineup features Hamnet, Marty Supreme, One Battle After Another, Sentimental Value, and Sinners, while Outstanding British Film contenders include titles such as 28 Years Later, The Ballad of Wallis Island, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, Die My Love, H Is for Hawk, Hamnet, I Swear, Mr Burton, Pillion and Steve. First-time BAFTA nominees span actors like Robert Aramayo, Odessa A’zion, Rose Byrne, Chase Infiniti, Michael B. Jordan, and Stellan Skarsgård. Alan Cumming will host the ceremony on February 22, 2026 at London’s Royal Festival Hall."

BAFTA 2026 Nominations: One Battle After Another Leads the Pack
film29 days ago

BAFTA 2026 Nominations: One Battle After Another Leads the Pack

Deadline reports BAFTA Film Awards nominations for 2026, led by Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another with 14 nominations (including Best Film, Director, Adapted Screenplay), followed by Sinners with 13 (notably Best Director and Original Screenplay). Hamnet and Marty Supreme are close with 11 each. The lineup includes first-time nominees like Michael B. Jordan in the Best Actor category, with Ryan Coogler and Chloé Zhao among the Best Director contenders. The ceremony takes place on February 22, 2026, with the full nominations list detailed in the piece.

One Battle After Another Tops BAFTA Nominations Race
entertainment29 days ago

One Battle After Another Tops BAFTA Nominations Race

Leonardo DiCaprio’s One Battle After Another leads the BAFTA film nominations with 14, followed by Sinners on 13 and Hamnet and Marty Supreme on 11 each. Hamnet sets a record as the most-nominated film directed by a woman (Chloé Zhao), underscoring ongoing gender-balance debates in directing. DiCaprio also ties the all-time Bafta leading-actor record with seven nominations, while Paul Mescal earns a Supporting Actor nod; Jessie Buckley tops Best Actress chatter for Hamnet. The ceremony airs in February with Alan Cumming hosting.

BAFTA 2026 Preview: Skarsgård Showdown, Paul and Chase Spotlight, and One Battle’s Rise
entertainment1 month ago

BAFTA 2026 Preview: Skarsgård Showdown, Paul and Chase Spotlight, and One Battle’s Rise

Gold Derby previews the 2026 BAFTA nominations, highlighting three key storylines: a potential father‑son Skarsgård clash between Sentimental Value and One Battle After Another; “justice” for Paul Mescal (Hamnet) and Chase Infiniti (One Battle After Another) in the acting races; and a likely dominance for One Battle After Another across top categories (about eight nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director). The piece also shares predicted nominations across nine major categories, with One Battle After Another leading the pack, Hamnet in strong contention, and other titles like Sinners, Frankenstein, and Sentimental Value occupying smaller slots.