Oscars 2022 Early Contenders Include ‘In the Heights,’ ‘Luca’ and ‘Mitchells vs. the Machines’

Clayton Davis What impact does the Palme d’Or really have on a film’s awards chances?In the 73 years of Cannes, there have only been three winners of the Palme d’Or and the Oscar for best picture – “The Lost Weekend” (1945), “Marty” (1955) and “Parasite” (2019), the latter two were unanimous wins among the jury.With “Titane,” Julia Ducournau became just the second female director to win the prestigious prize, and the first woman to achieve a solo win, as Jane Campion’s “The Piano” tied with

Clayton Davis Variety's Awards Circuit is home to the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars and Emmys ceremonies from film awards editor Clayton Davis. Following history, buzz, news, reviews and sources, the Oscar and Emmy predictions are updated regularly with the current year's list of contenders in all categories.

Clayton Davis Variety's Awards Circuit is home to the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars and Emmys ceremonies from film awards editor Clayton Davis. Following history, buzz, news, reviews and sources, the Oscar and Emmy predictions are updated regularly with the current year's list of contenders in all categories.

Clayton Davis Variety's Awards Circuit is home to the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars and Emmys ceremonies from film awards editor Clayton Davis. Following history, buzz, news, reviews and sources, the Oscar and Emmy predictions are updated regularly with the current year's list of contenders in all categories.

Clayton Davis With diversity among key nominees at the 73rd annual Primetime Emmy Awards up 17% year over year, there is great potential for even more records to be shattered come the Sept. 19 ceremony.Four of the six slots for lead drama actor went to Black actors, two of whom are former winners — Sterling K.

Clayton Davis It shouldn’t be a shocker that an international feature from Asghar Farhadi has entered the awards conversation with the vivacious and flavorful “A Hero.” How the Iranian filmmaker chooses to frame his stories has always been compelling, and it’s a quality that has been overlooked by the Academy in his tenure.

What’s the old adage, buy low and sell high? With principal LeBron James set to open Warner Bros.’ Space Jam: A New Legacy this weekend, Bloomberg has confirmed a report that James and longtime business partner Maverick Carter are exploring a sale of their SpringHill Entertainment. The news was first reported by The Information.

Legally Blonde. Dubbed a feminist classic, the 2001 comedy stars Reese Witherspoon who made Elle’s character come to life, Luke Wilson, Selma Blair, Matthew Davis, Victor Garber, and Jennifer Coolidge.

Clayton Davis The strikingly moving and sensationally acted “Mass,” with Reed Birney, Ann Dowd, Jason Isaacs and Martha Plimpton, is ready to take on the upcoming awards season.The Sundance Film Festival hit will be released exclusively in theaters on Oct.

Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, and Kristin Davis have returned for HBO Max's 'Sex and the City' reboot titled "And Just Like That." The next chapter follows "Carrie" (Parker), "Miranda" (Nixon), and "Charlotte" (Davis) as "they navigate the journey from the complicated reality of life and friendship in their 30s to the even more complicated reality of life and friendship in their 50s." Production has begun on the series in New York City.  Cynthia Nixon, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kristin

Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, and Kristin Davis have returned for HBO Max's 'Sex and the City' reboot titled "And Just Like That." The next chapter follows "Carrie" (Parker), "Miranda" (Nixon), and "Charlotte" (Davis) as "they navigate the journey from the complicated reality of life and friendship in their 30s to the even more complicated reality of life and friendship in their 50s." Production has begun on the series in New York City.  Cynthia Nixon, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kristin

Following reports of strong viewership numbers from third-party sources like SambaTV, Amazon Studios is doubling down on the success of “The Tomorrow War.” which they clearly believe can be a viable streaming franchise.

Clayton Davis The musical groove of Amazon Studios’ “Annette” has landed within the confines of the prestigious Cannes Film Festival.

Paddington 3 is set to begin shoot in Q2 2022, Studiocanal announced today during the Cannes Film Festival.

Clayton Davis The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has announced the 395 artists and executives that have been invited to join this year — about half the number of last year’s class. The 2021 class is comprised of 46% women, 39% underrepresented ethnic/racial communities and 53% international from 49 countries outside the United States.

Scott Disick and Amelia Hamlin‘s relationship is taking center stage in the latest episode of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.

Clayton Davis The Hollywood Foreign Press Association has announced new eligibility guidelines for future Golden Globe Award shows, despite NBC announcing the cancellation of the annual telecast in 2022.