Oscar Doc Shortlist Scores & Shockers: ‘American Symphony Earns Trifecta But Two Doc Legends Snubbed

The 81st annual Golden Globe Awards didn’t share the wealth much, as Universal’s Oppenheimer led all films with five wins and no other pic got more than two. It was even less fair on the TV side, as a grand total of five shows claimed the 11 trophies, paced by HBO‘s now-wrapped Succession, and only three networks took home trophies.

Addie Morfoot Contributor This year’s Oscar feature documentary shortlist is made up of a group of 15 films that, by and large, big streamers aren’t interested in sharing with subscribers. Six films that made it to the shortlist — Lea Glob’s “Apolonia, Apolonia,” Nancy Buirski’s “Desperate Souls, Dark City and the Legend of Midnight Cowboy,” Kaouther Ben Hania’s “Four Daughters,” Maciek Hamela’s “In the Rearview,” Luke Lorentzen’s “A Still Small Voice” and Sam Green’s “32 Sounds” — have theatrical distribution, but were not picked up by a major streaming company such as Netflix, Amazon or Apple TV+.

The list of feature documentaries still in contention for the Oscars has been cut to 15 finalists, a brutal culling from a contingent of 167 qualifiers. The annual shortlist announcement leaves a handful of filmmakers celebrating, many more disappointed, and documentary watchers with much to debate. 

Austin Butler landed a highly coveted role in Hollywood when he was cast to bring Elvis Presley to life in Baz Luhrmann‘s biopic Elvis, and he faced stiff competition to book the Oscar-nominated role.

Alan Alda, Gary Burghoff, William Christopher, Jamie Farr, Mike Farrell, Wayne Rogers and Loretta Swit, and executive producers Gene Reynolds and Burt Metcalfe. There will also be new behind-the-scenes footage, stories and photos. Where to watch: 8 p.m. on Fox.The classic 1989 rom-com follows Harry (Billy Crystal) and Sally (Meg Ryan), two initially reluctant friends, as their relationship changes through the years – and is filled with nice sweaters and Manhattan fall foliage.

range of nonfiction film — the subjects, the styles, the voices — is extraordinary in its reach. Does that mean that we’re in a renaissance era? You might say that. But you could also say that when it comes to this form of filmmaking, the art of reality knows no season.

Austin Butler and Kaia Gerber celebrated Christmas together with a trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, Olivia Rodrigo and more have received mentions on the shortlist for the 2024 Academy Awards. Yesterday (December 21), the Academy announced its shortlists in 10 categories, including Best Original Song and Best Original Score.

While the Oscar original song shortlist is typically good about spreading the wealth around, three movies dominated close to half the spaces with Barbie cleared to be nominated for three songs, The Color Purple two and Apple Original Film’s Flora and Son two. Of the 15 spots, Warner Bros owns five of ’em between Barbie and Color Purple.

Jon Burlingame Oscar’s music branch has had its say, naming 15 original scores and 15 songs to its shortlist for possible nomination at the 96th Academy Awards, with few surprises. As expected, all three “Barbie” songs that were entered — Billie Eilish’s “What Was I Made For,” Dua Lipa’s “Dance the Night” and Ryan Gosling’s “I’m Just Ken” — made the 15-song list.

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the shortlists in 10 categories for the upcoming 96th Oscars ceremony. Overall, Greta Gerwig’s meta-comedy “Barbie” had the most mentions with five including sound, original song for its three submissions from Billie Eilish (“What I Was Made For?”), Dua Lipa (“Dance the Night”) and Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt (“I’m Just Ken”), and original score, from the latter duo. The big miss for “Barbie” was in makeup and hairstyling, which was the category that yielded the most surprises.

“I’ve been thinking, I can’t run this club forever,” Tom Hardy says in the new trailer for the acclaimed gang bike drama, “The Bikeriders.” “I built this from nothing; this is our family, you and me, kid.” So yes, it’s a biker gang drama, but at the heart of it is a story about family. Directed by Jeff Nichols, the acclaimed filmmaker behind “Loving,” “Mud,” and “Midnight Special,” “The Bikeriders” stars Austin Butler, Jodie Comer, Tom Hardy, and Norman Reedus from “The Walking Dead.” READ MORE: The 100 Most Anticipated Films Of 2024 The film follows the rise of a midwestern motorcycle club, the Vandals.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Legendary Entertainment and Activision are bringing the “Dune: Part Two” rivals played by Timothée Chalamet and Austin Butler into the Call of Duty universe. The characters played by the two actors are featured in new bundles for Activision’s “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III” first-person shooter and “Call of Duty: Warzone” battle royale game. The first bundle features Paul Atreides (portrayed by Chalamet) and is available now.

Dune: Part Two has landed courtesy of Warner Bros. The film is set to arrive in cinemas next March with Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Dave Bautista, Christopher Walken, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Léa Seydoux, Stellan Skarsgård, Charlotte Rampling, and Javier Bardem lining up among the cast.The saga continues as award-winning filmmaker Denis Villeneuve embarks on the next chapter of Frank Herbert’s celebrated novel Dune.Dune: Part Two will explore the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a path of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family.

“Dune: Part Two” might be the second chapter of Denis Villeneuve’s epic space saga, but the filmmaker says it’s imperative to stress it’s not a sequel, as the film picks up exactly where the last one left off. “It’s important—it’s not a sequel, it’s a second part.

Michelle Obama is giving a boost to American Symphony, the Oscar-contending documentary about musician Jon Batiste and his wife, musician Suleika Jaouad.

The Bikeriders has a new release date!

Michelle Obama made a surprise appearance at the New Orleans premiere of the documentary American Symphony to support the film she executive produced with husband Barack Obama!

The drama is finally over. Focus Features is officially releasing “The Bikeriders” and has set a June 21, 2024, release date for the 1960s-set biker gang drama from filmmaker Jeff Nichols.

Ethan Shanfeld “The Bikeriders” is vroom vrooming into theaters June 21, 2024, via Focus Features, after Disney removed the Austin Butler vehicle from its slate. Disney and 20th Century were originally set to open the film on Dec. 1, but its backer, New Regency, opted in October to take the film off of its release calendar.