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In a grand celebration of theatrical brilliance, London's renowned Royal Albert Hall played host to the 50th Olivier Awards. The evening was marked by 'Paddington The Musical' dominating the scene, garnering accolades including Best New Musical.

Payal Kapadia achieved a historic win for Indian cinema by securing the Best International Feature award at the 2025 New York Film Critics Circle Awards for her film 'All We Imagine As Light'. Despite missing out on Golden Globe awards and Oscars representation, her NYFCC victory places her as a strong contender for an Oscar nomination.

Filmmaker Chris Williams has started working on a sequel to his hit animated film "The Sea Beast". Williams, who spent over 20 years working for Disney Animation on projects like "Bolt," "Big Hero 6," and "Moana", had made his directorial debut with the fantasy adventure movie, which was released in 2022.

Streamer has ordered a second season of British star Gugu Mbatha-Raw's psychological thriller series "Surface". Created by Veronica West, the show premiered on the streaming service's platform in July this year.

Mikey Madison clinched the Best Actress award at the 78th BAFTA for her role in 'Anora,' where she portrays a sex worker from Brooklyn. During her acceptance speech, she acknowledged sex workers, advocating for their respect and decency, and expressed gratitude towards her fellow nominees and her mother.

The 2025 BAFTA Awards saw ‘Conclave’ winning ‘Best Film,’ despite competition from ‘Anora’ and ‘The Brutalist.’ Adrien Brody’s dominance continued with a win for Best Actor, while Mikey Madison won Best Actress for ‘Anora.’ Unexpectedly, ‘Conclave’s Ralph Fiennes and acclaimed actresses Demi Moore and Marianne Jean-Baptiste were snubbed in their categories.

Papal thriller " Conclave " leads the race for the 78th British Academy Film Awards on Sunday, with genre-bending musical " Emilia Perez " facing a test of whether a multi-pronged backlash has made the former prize favorite an awards-season pariah.

At the 78th British Academy Film Awards, 'Conclave' won best picture and three other awards, while 'The Brutalist' also secured four trophies. Zoe Saldaña won best supporting actress for 'Emilia Pérez,' which also received the best film not in the English language award. Mikey Madison took home the best actress prize for 'Anora.'

The 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations were announced with 'Wicked' leading the pack at five nominations, including best ensemble. Other prominent films mentioned include 'A Complete Unknown' with four nods and leading actors such as Demi Moore, Timothee Chalamet, and Cynthia Erivo securing nominations.

The 97th Academy Awards nominations were announced today, with 'Emilia Perez' leading the charge with 14 nominations, including key categories like Best Cinematography and Best Supporting Actress. Other notable contenders include 'Conclave' with several major nominations and 'Wicked' receiving multiple nods, highlighting a competitive Oscar race this year.

The 2025 BAFTA nominations spotlight new titles like All We Imagine As Light and Monkey Man, with Conclave and Emilia Pérez leading the pack. Amid Los Angeles wildfires, BAFTA's schedule remains unchanged. Notable contenders for Best Film include Anora and The Brutalist. Adrien Brody and Timothée Chalamet vie for Best Actor, while Wicked’s Best Film omission surprises.

The 34th Gotham Awards saw a surprise win for 'A Different Man,' a dark comedy featuring Sebastian Stan and Adam Pearson. Aaron Schimberg's film won best feature film, beating favorites like 'Anora.' Colman Domingo and Clarence Maclin were recognized for their performances in 'Sing Sing,' while RaMell Ross's 'Nickel Boys' also garnered top awards.

The 30th Critics Choice Awards saw Wicked, Emilia Perez, and The Substance dominating with three wins each. The surprise Best Picture win went to Anora. Emilia Perez's Zoe Saldaña and The Brutalist's Adrien Brody were highlights in acting categories. TV show Shōgun led with four awards, while Hacks and Baby Reindeer also performed well.