Awards Season 2026 Emmy predictions and frontrunners to watch
Updated May 8, 2026: Variety Awards Circuit offers weekly Emmy standings from Clayton Davis that track frontrunners and shifting momentum
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Awards Season How Adolescence made Bafta history with four television awards
Adolescence topped the Bafta TV Awards on 10 May 2026, collecting four trophies and marking a landmark evening for the Netflix drama…
Awards Season How Adolescence dominated the 2026 BAFTA TV Awards and reshaped the season
Netflix’s Adolescence captured four BAFTA TV Awards including leading actor Stephen Graham and a historic supporting actor win for Owen Cooper
Awards Season Could a simulcast revive the Primetime Emmys’ reach?
A look at why the 78th Emmy Awards could be the moment to reunite broadcasters and streamers
Awards Season Berlinale veteran Vincenzo Bugno honored with first Arab Cinema Gamechanger award at Cannes
Vincenzo Bugno, longtime World Cinema Fund director, is the first recipient of the Arab Cinema Gamechanger Award to be presented at Cannes
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Inside the Tony nominations: which shows and stars earned top recognition
See which productions topped the nominations, which plays and revivals earned attention, and which screen stars received Tony nods
Awards Season Nominations for the 79th Tony Awards revealed
Discover who announced the nominations, the eligibility cutoff and the broadcast plans for the 79th Tony Awards
Awards Season Roy Wood Jr., Amber Ruffin and Michael Ian Black to host Emmy nights in New York
three stars from CNN’s panel show will front individual Emmy nights in New York while industry veterans receive lifetime awards
Awards Season Eddie Murphy receives AFI Life Achievement Award after a storied career
Eddie Murphy celebrated a milestone at the AFI gala, collecting a lifetime honor in a night of laughter, music and heartfelt tributes
Awards Season Directors Guild schedules 79th annual ceremony ahead of the Oscars
DGA will hold its 79th awards on Jan. 30, 2027, offering an early read on the Oscar directing race and recognizing entire…
Awards Season Oasis takes major tour of the year as Pollstar Awards recognize top live acts
Oasis topped the 2026 Pollstar Awards, joined by genre winners, venue honors and industry accolades at the Loews Hollywood Hotel
Awards Season Paddington the Musical set to capitalize on Olivier success with possible Broadway run
Paddington the Musical dominated the Olivier Awards 2026 and its team is studying a potential Broadway transfer in 2027 amid practical and…
Awards Season Independent review highlights BAFTA and BBC failures over broadcasted slur
An independent report names shortfalls in BAFTA's event planning and the BBC's broadcast controls after a racial slur was unintentionally aired during…
Awards Season Erika Alexander eyes Emmy recognition after strategic submissions for Reggie Dinkins
Erika Alexander gains momentum in the Television Academy race as submission strategy positions her and co-stars from The Fall and Rise of…
Awards Season Academy announces 99th and 100th Oscars dates and 2027 awards timeline
The Academy revealed the dates for the 99th and 100th Oscars, mapped key submission and voting deadlines, and confirmed the final ABC…
Awards Season Preview the inaugural FECK Awards and Chaz Ebert’s new honors
Get an early look at Chaz Ebert's inaugural FECK Awards recipients and the highlights of the gala
Awards Season Peabody to honor James L. Brooks with first Industry Icon Award
James L. Brooks gets the Peabody's inaugural Industry Icon Award—explore the career milestones and institutions tied to his legacy
Awards Season Adolescence tops BAFTA TV nods as Disney+, Apple and BBC score strong showings
Adolescence earned 11 BAFTA nods including multiple acting mentions and Best Limited Drama Series, with Disney+, Apple, Sky and the BBC also…
Awards Season Inside the Academy’s 2026-2026 Nicholl fellowship selections and what they mean
Meet the five 2026-2026 Nicholl fellows chosen through a global partnership that connects universities, festivals and labs with the Academy
Awards Season Greg Davies named host of the BAFTA Television Awards on May 10
Greg Davies will preside over the BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises on Sunday, May 10 — expect a night of warmth,…
Awards Season Ryan Coogler and the unfinished quest for a Black Best Director Oscar
Ryan Coogler's recent Oscar success for Sinners, the Academy recognition of his collaborators, and awards patterns offer a fresh angle on the…
Awards Season Oscars 2026 viewership falls as Warner Bros. films dominate
Oscars 2026 attracted 17.9 million viewers, saw historic wins and signaled major shifts in how the show will be delivered
Awards Season How One Battle After Another held off Sinners to dominate the 2026 Oscars
An analysis of the awards dynamics that left Sinners short of a sweep and sent One Battle After Another home with several…
Awards Season How Michael B. Jordan’s Best Actor victory resonated across the world
A remote viewer describes feeling transported into the Academy Awards as Michael B. Jordan won Best Actor for Sinners, while Ryan Coogler…
Awards Season Inside the 98th Academy Awards: why One Battle After Another edged out Sinners
A season of competing favorites ended at the 98th Academy Awards on March 15, 2026, with Paul Thomas Anderson’s film taking top…