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The Academy Announces Sean Baker and Samantha Quan as Chairs Overseeing Its New Marquee Theater List
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences revealed the chairs and vice chairs for its 2026-2027 committees and affinity groups.
Spirit Awards
In addition to the Best International First Feature and Digital Creator Award categories, Film Independent has added the Berlinale as a qualifying festival for the 2027 Film Independent Spirit Awards.
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The event, which takes place October 17, will be co-chaired by Steven Spielberg, Kate Capshaw, and Robert Rodriguez.
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Casting director Kim Taylor-Coleman was one of several names elected to serve on the 2026-2027 Academy Foundation Board at Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
The Lead Up
While a segment of cinephiles mourn the "loss" of prestigious actors to MCU films, the other options of making blank-check money are arguably even more capitalistic.
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The Board of Governors for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has re-elected Oscar-nominated producer Lynette Howell Taylor as president of the organization for the 2026-2027 term.
Emmys
A reunion between the Television Academy and the National Academy of Television could garner more respect (and viewers) for TV as a whole.
Emmys
Though the Television Academy announced plans to cut five categories from the 2026 Primetime Emmys, the decision is likely not set in stone.
Emmys
The 2026 Emmy nominations led to plenty of snubs, surprises, and insights into what contributes to a show or performer becoming a TV awards contender nowadays.
Televerse
Televerse 2026 will include the induction ceremony for the newest members of the Television Academy Hall of Fame: Jean Smart, Ted Sarandos, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, Sheila Nevins, Ted Danson, and Ed Bradley.
Thompson on Hollywood
As usual, many of this year's newly-invited class are recent Oscar winners (21, in fact).
Spirit Awards
In collaboration with The Redford Center, the next Film Independent Spirit Awards will mark the first year the Robert Redford Environmental Vision Award is given out.
