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The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “The Ugly Stepsister” Hair & Makeup Team
“The Ugly Stepsister” is a 2025 satirical black comedy, body horror film written and directed by Emilie Blichfeldt in her directorial debut. Drawing on the fairy tale “Cinderella,” it retells a twisted tale of Elvira, who competes with her beautiful stepsister in a bloody battle for beauty. The film had its world premiere as the…
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The Next Best Picture Podcast – A Behind The Scenes Look At “Wicked: For Good”
“Wicked: For Good” is a musical fantasy sequel directed by Jon M. Chu that adapts the second act of the “Wicked” stage musical, itself inspired by Gregory Maguire’s reimagining of “The Wizard of Oz.” Starring returning cast members Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, and others, the film follows Elphaba and Glinda as they embrace their identities as…
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The 2025 (ICG) Maxwell Weinberg Award For Motion Picture Publicity Campaign Nominations
The Publicists of the International Cinematographers Guild (ICG), IATSE Local 600, have revealed the nominees for the Maxwell Weinberg Award for Motion Picture Publicity Campaign. The honor recognizes outstanding promotional work for feature films, with this year’s nominees spanning a wide range of genres and studios. Nominees for the Maxwell Weinberg Award for Motion Picture…
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The 2026 SXSW Film & TV Festival Lineup
South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference and Festivals unveiled today an extensive wave of programming for the highly anticipated 33rd edition of the Film & TV Festival, which for the first time will open on a Thursday evening and conclude on a Wednesday, spanning March 12–18, 2026. Featuring a momentous Opening Night TV Premiere alongside an…
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The 2025 Guild Of Music Supervisors Award (GMS) Nominations
The Guild of Music Supervisors (GMS) have announced their nominations representing the best in music supervision for 2025. The winners will be announced on February 28th. Here are this year’s nominees… FILM Best Music Supervision in Major Budget FilmsGabe Hilfer, Karyn Rachtman – A Minecraft MovieKirsten Lane – The Running ManMaggie Rodford – Wicked: For…
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The 2025 Dorian Award (GALECA) Nominations
GALECA, the Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics, have announced their nominations for the Dorian Awards representing the best in film and LGBTQ representation for 2025. The winners will be announced on March 3rd. Here are this year’s nominees… FILM OF THE YEARHamnet (Focus Features)Marty Supreme (A24)One Battle After Another (Warner Bros.)Sinners (Warner Bros.)Sorry, Baby (A24)…
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The 2025 Association Of Motion Picture Sound (AMPS) Nominations
The Association Of Motion Picture Sound (AMPS) Award for Excellence In Sound For A Feature Film recognizes outstanding contributions by film sound professionals whose work brings cinematic storytelling to life through the creative and technical power of sound. The Award honors the collaborative efforts of the Production Sound Mixer, Supervising Dialogue/ADR Editor, Supervising Sound Editor…
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The 2025 Denver Film Critics Society (DFCS) Nominations
The Denver Film Critics Society (DFCS) have announced their nominations representing the best in film for 2025. The winners will be announced later this month. Here are this year’s nominees… Best PictureHamnetMarty SupremeOne Battle After AnotherSentimental ValueSinners Best DirectorRyan Coogler (Sinners)Guillermo del Toro (Frankenstein)Paul Thomas Anderson (One Battle After Another)Joachim Trier (Sentimental Value)Chloé Zhao (Hamnet)…
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