The Wildlife Photographer of the Year's People's Choice Award is open for public voting, with 25 outstanding images shortlisted from nearly 50,000 entries. The selection includes a variety of captivating wildlife photographs, such as a polar bear sleeping on an iceberg, a pair of hares seemingly kissing, and an Adélie penguin approaching an emperor penguin and its chick. Some images also highlight the negative impact of human activity on the environment, including a young fox dining on trash and a male elephant walking through a heap of rubbish. Voting is open until January 31, and the winner and top four images will be announced in February.
"American Fiction" has won the People's Choice Award at the 2023 Toronto Film Festival. The film, directed by Cord Jefferson and starring Jeffrey Wright, is a satirical take on the publishing industry's treatment of serious works by Black writers. The award is often considered a harbinger for the Best Picture Oscar, with past winners including "Nomadland" and "Green Book." "American Fiction" is scheduled for release in November.
The Toronto International Film Festival is set to announce the winner of the People's Choice Award, a significant predictor of awards season success. Among the top contenders are "The Holdovers" directed by Alexander Payne, "The Boy and the Heron" by Hayao Miyazaki, "Origin" by Ava DuVernay, "American Fiction" by Cord Jefferson, and "Rustin" by George C. Wolfe. These films have garnered positive reception and are expected to make a strong impact in the awards race.
