AFI, BAFTA Awards Events Set Up an Awards Season Battle

is going to arrive in force, isn’t it?Please?That’s the feeling in the community I like to think of as Hollywood’s Kudo-Industrial Complex. That community limped through one year, 2020, in which theaters were closed, film festivals were canceled or moved online and almost all the shows were virtual; and a second year, 2021, that started out to be a cautiously muted season but was then blindsided by a COVID resurgence that forced a return to streaming and virtual events.Now, as the Venice Film Festival begins on Wednesday, followed by the three-day Telluride Film Festival on Friday and then the mammoth Toronto International Film Festival next Thursday, there’s a palpable yearning for things to return to normal.

Goodbye, Murray. Jeff Garlin’s character has been killed off The Goldbergs following an on-set investigation into the actor’s behavior, the showrunners revealed.

Jesse Lee Soffer is leaving, with the upcoming 10th season marking his last as Det. Jay Halstead.

José Andrés, Clive Davis, Ava DuVernay, Marian Wright Edelman, Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., Serena Williams and Venus Williams will be honored at the National Portrait Gallery’s Portrait of a Nation Awards on Nov. 12.

The Film Independent Spirit Awards will now feature gender-neutral film and television acting categories ahead of its 2023 show. In addition to the new terms, and "in response to rising costs of production," the nonprofit also raised its budget cap by nearly $8 million to $30 million, the organization said Tuesday.

Selome Hailu Paul Rudd has joined the cast of “Only Murders in the Building.”Hulu confirmed to Variety that he will star in the show’s third season after making a cameo as Broadway star Ben Glenroy in Season 2 finale “I Know Who Did It.” It has not yet been announced whether Rudd will appear in a series regular, recurring or guest capacity.“Paul Rudd, after making an auspicious entrance into the world of our show at the end of Season 2 as Ben Glenroy, is someone we clearly want to know more about and see in our upcoming Season 3 — as he is a clear source of many upcoming questions and, as ever with our show, many twists yet to come!” series co-creator John Hoffman said in a statement to Variety.

, John Corbett is back as Aidan. According to , the actor is set to reprise his role as Aidan on HBO Max’s sequel series, presumably reuniting with former love interest Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker). According to the outlet, “Corbett is set for a substantial, multi-episode arc on the second season of the followup, reprising his role as the likable furniture maker.” HBO Max declined to comment on the news. After first appearing in season 3 of, Corbett became a fan favorite as the recurring, alternate romantic partner to Mr.

Brie Larson is enjoying a little downtime on set her upcoming Apple TV+ series.

The 6th Annual Black Reel TV Awards were held and it was Quinta Brunson and ABC’s Abbott Elementary that took the most wins with seven in total. Brunson won four awards including Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series, Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series, and Outstanding Guest Actress.

Now comes my favorite part of the film awards season, the very beginning, when everyone is a contender.

The Zurich Film Festival (ZFF) has unveiled the seven titles in its Gala Premieres section showcasing auteur features with broad audience appeal and awards season potential.

The 2022 Emmy Awards have announced their host for the highly anticipated night! And it is none other than ‘Saturday Night Live’ star Kenan Thompson, known for being an incredible comedian and the longest-running cast member of the popular TV show.NBC took the time to find the perfect host for the televised event, which is set to air September 12, and will be available to stream on Peacock as well.The 44-year-old Hollywood star revealed he is thrilled to be hosting the Emmys this year. “Being a part of this incredible evening where we honor the best of the television community is ridiculously exciting, and to do it on NBC — my longtime network family — makes it even more special.”He continued the statement by saying that, “Like all TV fans, I can’t wait to see the stars from my favorite shows.”There’s no doubt Kenan is one of the most beloved comedians, successfully gaining over the hearts of generations since he first started his career in the entertainment industry.

 may have only premiered on Netflix last Friday, but fans are already looking to the future. It's no surprise considering that the 10-episode series is a long-awaited adaptation of Neil Gaiman's beloved comic book series that's finally arrived on the small screen after several failed attempts! And after an explosive season finale that leaves more problems than solutions, the biggest question that remains is, will there be a season 2? Nothing's been announced, and Gaiman played coy when ET posed the question to him and  co-creator Allan Heinberg.

CBS is bolstering its specials division.

Mackenzie Mitchell has been promoted to vice president of specials, music and live events for CBS Entertainment, announced Jack Sussman, EVP of specials, music, live events and alternative programming, to whom she will continue to report.Mitchell began her tenure at CBS as a temporary assistant in the specials and live events programming department eight years ago. In her new role, she will oversee a significant portion of the specials programming production and development for CBS Entertainment’s lineup.“Mackenzie literally started as a temp at CBS, answering phones and scheduling meetings, but her passion, intellect, creative instincts and keen eye for material has helped her to become one of the finest event programming executives working in television today,” Sussman said in a statement.