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Oscars Head to Peacock Theater at L.A. Live for 2029 Debut
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and AEG announced a multiyear deal moving the Oscars from the Dolby Theatre to the Peacock Theater at L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles, starting with the 101st ceremony in 2029 through 2039, with venue upgrades and a global exclusive YouTube broadcast deal; red carpet and related events will be staged at the LA Live plaza, and the show will shift to YouTube for global rights after 2028.

One Battle After Another Clinches Best Picture as Sinners Falls Short
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Oscars Turn Political Stage, Counter Chaos With Free Speech
The Oscars leaned into politics this year, with Conan O'Brien framing the chaotic times, winners and presenters urging decency and free speech, and references spanning Gaza, Iran and Ukraine; Jimmy Kimmel mocked Trump while a Putin-focused documentary highlighted moral accountability, underscoring a ceremony that countered the era's turmoil rather than shying away from it.

Oscars Memoriam Omission Draws Fire for Bardot, Van Der Beek Exclusions
The Oscars’ In Memoriam segment, stretched to about 15 minutes to honor Rob Reiner, Diane Keaton, and Robert Redford, still omits several notable figures—Brigitte Bardot, Bud Cort, and Imax pioneer David Keighley—as well as TV stars James Van Der Beek and Eric Dane. Rachel McAdams and Barbra Streisand offered tributes, while others like Claudia Cardinale and Diane Ladd received mini-tributes. The omissions sparked disappointment from families and fans, highlighting the ongoing debate over who is included when the memorial segment is so time-constrained.

Oscars 98 Preview: Open Races, High Stakes, and Deadline’s Live Blog
Deadline’s Oscars Live Blog for the 98th Academy Awards frames a surprisingly open night, with One Battle After Another and Sinners leading the Best Picture/Director races while Hamnet’s Jessie Buckley is a likely lock for Supporting Actress. Predictions ebb and flow for Best Actor between Leonardo DiCaprio and Timothée Chalamet, with Michael B. Jordan gaining SAG momentum for Supporting Actor. The piece sets expectations for high-stakes production and lively insider commentary as the ceremony unfolds, with Mike Fleming Jr. steering the live coverage.

Oscars 2026: Pete Hammond's Category-by-Category Predictions
Deadline Hollywood's Pete Hammond delivers a category-by-category forecast for the 98th Academy Awards, predicting One Battle After Another to win Best Picture, Michael B. Jordan as a likely Best Actor winner for Sinners, Jessie Buckley for Best Actress for Hamnet, and Paul Thomas Anderson to take Best Director; the piece also assigns wins across acting, screenplay, and technical categories, while noting that new voting rules requiring voters to attest they’ve seen all nominees could affect turnout.

Oscar Week 2026: Hollywood’s Star-Studded Party Circuit
Deadline’s Oscar Week 2026 Party List compiles an evolving, invite-only slate of Oscar-related events from March 10–15, with LA and NYC gatherings celebrating nominees and industry creatives—UTA’s Carbs Before the Carpet, Essence’s Black Women in Hollywood, ICG Publicists Awards, Warner Bros and Netflix pre-Oscar events, Elton John AIDS Foundation/Vanity Fair/CAA pre-Oscar parties, the Governors Ball, and more—featuring host venues, honorees, and expected attendees; the list is updated as plans firm up.

WGA Awards 2026: One Battle After Another Tops Adapted Screenplay as The Pitt Dominates TV
The 78th Writers Guild Awards crowned One Battle After Another as Adapted Screenplay winner and saw HBO’s The Pitt sweep TV honors (Drama Series, Episodic Drama, and New Series), with additional wins across Documentary, Animation, and Comedy/News categories. The West Coast ceremony was canceled amid the strike, and WGA negotiations with AMPTP are set to begin March 16. Deadline provides the full list of winners and remaining nominees.

One Battle After Another Leads WGA Awards 2026, With The Pitt and Dying for Sex Shining
The 2026 Writers Guild Awards were held in New York, with One Battle After Another winning the best adapted screenplay (accepted by Shayna McHayle on behalf of Paul Thomas Anderson). In TV, The Pitt won best new series and best episodic drama, The Righteous Gemstones won best episodic comedy, and Dying for Sex won the limited series category. The West Coast ceremony was canceled amid a strike, so the East Coast event proceeded with Roy Wood Jr. as host. The Writers Guild West staff union remains on strike. The guild will also honor Stephen Colbert (Walter Bernstein Award), Terry George (Ian McLellan Hunter Award), and Diana Son (Richard B. Jablow Award). A complete nominees list followed, with winners noted as announced live and updates coming online.

F1: The Movie Tops CAS Awards 2026, Highlighting Wins Across Film, TV, Documentary and Animation
The Cinema Audio Society’s 62nd CAS Awards honored wins across film, TV, documentary and animation, with F1: The Movie taking Best Sound for Motion Pictures—Live Action; TV winners included The Pitt (One Hour) and The Studio (Half Hour); Becoming Led Zeppelin won Documentary, Adolescence won Non-Theatrical Motion Pictures or Limited Series, Billy Joel: And So It Goes won TV Non-Fiction/Variety or Music; KPop Demon Hunters won Animated; special honors went to Guillermo del Toro (Filmmaker Award) and Skip Lievsay (Career Achievement Award).

WGA West Coast Awards Canceled as Staff Strike Upends LA Ceremony
The West Coast ceremony of the 78th Writers Guild Awards was canceled due to the WGA West staff strike, while the East Coast event in New York is proceeding; organizers may reschedule a West Coast ceremony later, as unions and management continue negotiations and picket lines influence the awards season.

Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another Captures 2026 PGA Prize
IndieWire reports that the 2026 Producers Guild Awards crowned Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another as the Darryl F. Zanuck Award winner for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures, signaling Oscars frontrunner status, with lifetime achievement honors for Amy Pascal, Jason Blum, and Mara Brock Akil, plus multiple category winners (including animated feature Elio) and a complete winners list across TV, documentary, and non-fiction categories.