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  • The 2025 Association Of Motion Picture Sound (AMPS) Nominations

    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…


  • ​The 2025 Denver Film Critics Society (DFCS) Nominations

    ​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)…


  • “A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms” Takes The Typically Grim Westeros In A Refreshingly Comedic Direction

    “A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms” Takes The Typically Grim Westeros In A Refreshingly Comedic Direction

    THE STORY – A century before GOT, Ser Duncan the Tall, and his squire, Egg, wandered through Westeros while the Targaryen dynasty ruled the Iron Throne, and dragons were still remembered. Great destinies and enemies await the incomparable friends. THE CAST – Peter Claffey, Dexter Sol Ansell, Finn Bennett, Bertie Carvel, Tanzyn Crawford Daniel Ings…


  • The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “Song Sung Blue” Star Kate Hudson

    The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “Song Sung Blue” Star Kate Hudson

    “Song Sung Blue” is an American biographical musical drama film written, co-produced, and directed by Craig Brewer. It is based on the 2008 documentary film of the same name by Greg Kohs and stars Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson as Mike and Claire Sardina, who performed as the Neil Diamond tribute band Lightning & Thunder.…


  • “28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE”

    “28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE”

    THE STORY – Dr. Kelson finds himself in a shocking new relationship with consequences that could change the world as he knows it, while Spike’s encounter with Jimmy Crystal becomes a nightmare he can’t escape. THE CAST – Ralph Fiennes, Jack O’Connell, Alfie Williams, Erin Kellyman & Chi Lewis-Parry THE TEAM – Nia DaCosta (Director) &…


  • Why This Year’s Best Original Screenplay Race May Decide The Final Best Picture Nominee Slot

    Why This Year’s Best Original Screenplay Race May Decide The Final Best Picture Nominee Slot

    The aftershocks of the Critics’ Choice and Golden Globes results, along with the nominations for SAG, PGA, DGA, and the BAFTA longlists, have shattered everything we assumed about the Best Picture bubble. Yet with mere days until the Oscar nominations, we are looking for any clues about whether “It Was Just an Accident,” “The Secret…


  • The 2025 Visual Effects Society (VES) Nominations

    The 2025 Visual Effects Society (VES) Nominations

    The Visual Effects Society (VES) have announced their nominations representing the best in Visual Effects for 2025. The winners will be announced February 25th. Here are this year’s nominees… OUTSTANDING VISUAL EFFECTS IN A PHOTOREAL FEATURE Avatar: Fire and Ash F1 How to Train Your Dragon Jurassic World: Rebirth The Lost Bus OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING VISUAL…


  • Dear Academy Members – For Your Consideration For The 2026 Oscar Nominations

    Dear Academy Members – For Your Consideration For The 2026 Oscar Nominations

    Oscar nomination voting has officially started and will run until January 16th at 8pm ET. It’s been a long awards season, and we at Next Best Picture understand voters might need some assistance on which films, performances and crafts to vote for with so many worthy contenders for the 98th Academy Award nominations. So, we…