‘Fantastic Four’ VFX Supervisor On Artistic Challenges Posed By Each Character’s Powers
Fantastic Four VFX Supervisor Scott Stokdyk talks about bringing the core four, plus a new Silver Surfer, to vivid, authentic...
PGA Announces 2026 Doc Nominees, Finalists for PGA Innovation Award
LOS ANGELES, CA — December 9, 2025 — Today, the Producers Guild of America (PGA) announced the nominees for Documentary Motion Pictures...
Ego Nwodim Named 2026 Indie Spirit Awards Host
LOS ANGELES (December 9, 2025) – Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization dedicated to fostering independence and inclusivity in visual...
‘Sinners’ Leads Winners for 17th Annual AAFCA Awards
The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) today announced the winners of its 17th annual AAFCA Awards, recognizing outstanding contributions...
Oscars 2026: How Critics Week, Golden Globes Impact the Race [VIDEO]
This week, we look at the 2025 critics awards, Golden Globes and their impact on the 2026 Oscar race. Plus,...
‘One Battle After Another’ Wins 3 LAFCA Awards
The Los Angeles Film Critics Association (LAFCA) has named “One Battle After Another” as Best Picture of the Year, it...
NASA+ Announced Winner at 76th Technology & Engineering Emmy Awards
The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) presented the “Excellence in Production Technology” Emmy® Award to NASA+ for...
‘Hamnet,’ ‘One Battle,’ ‘Wicked’ Included in 2025 AFI Top 10 Films
After a few days of critics' groups weighing in on the 2025 year in film, the American Film Institute (AFI)...
‘Bugonia’ Writer Will Tracy On the Film’s Real World Inspirations
Bugonia screenwriter Will Tracy discusses his characters, their inspirations, and the film's hopeful ending. While Bugonia seems perfectly steeped in...
‘Brilliant Minds’ Director DeMane Davis On Her Xmas Resident
Brilliant Minds Executive Producer DeMane Davis sits down with The Contending to discuss her direction of “The Resident.” Christmas television...
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