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Stage and screen veteran Kathleen Chalfant's performance in "Familiar Touch" has been gathering groundswell in the best actress race.

DOC NYC announces the full 2025 lineup with 116 feature documentaries, 113 shorts, and new Selects Encore section ahead of Oscar season.

The Critics Choice Documentary Awards nominations have been announced with "Orwell: 2+2=5," "The Alabama Solution" and "The Perfect Neighbor" leading.

BAFTA North America is postponing its upcoming inaugural BAFTA Honours until next fall.

Mark Hamill reveals how he kept the "Empire Strikes Back" twist a secret, reflects on Luke Skywalker, and his role in "The Life of Chuck."

Channing Tatum opens up about Derek Cianfrance's "Roofman," why "21 Jump Street 3" won't happen, and mutants having sex in his "Gambit" movie.

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande have confirmed their Oscar category submissions for "Wicked: For Good," each aiming to be nominated again.

Awards Circuit Podcast: Colin Farrell opens up about "Ballad of a Small Player" and being "emotionally moved" by "The Batman 2" script.

2026 Oscars best adapted screenplay predictions include "Bugonia," "Hamnet," "One Battle After Another," "Song Sung Blue" and "Train Dreams."

In an awards season move, IFC's "Good Boy" star Indy the dog calls on the Oscars to consider animal performances for acting categories.