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Andrew Scott used the BFI London Film Festival to defend his new film 'Elsinore' against critics who prefer lighter queer narratives. Scott argued that avoiding the AIDS crisis stems from misplaced shame, emphasizing that the stigma belongs to governments, not gay people. The film, which opened the festival, is already generating Oscar buzz.
Taylor Swift will headline the sixth annual Academy Museum Gala on October 17, 2026, in Los Angeles. The event honors Charlize Theron, Colman Domingo, and John Carpenter. Swift’s performance is expected to feature 'I Knew It, I Knew You,' a track from Toy Story 5 that could secure her first Oscar nomination. The gala, co-chaired by Steven Spielberg and Robert Rodriguez, raises funds for the museum’s preservation and educational programs. This timing coincides with the start of Oscar voting season, highlighting Swift’s growing influence in film.
Taylor Swift will perform at the sixth annual Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles on October 17, 2026. The event honors filmmakers Charlize Theron, Colman Domingo, and John Carpenter. Swift’s set is expected to feature 'I Knew It, I Knew You,' a song from Toy Story 5 that may earn her her first Oscar nomination. The gala, co-chaired by Steven Spielberg and Robert Rodriguez, raises funds for the museum’s preservation and educational programs.
The 53rd Telluride Film Festival, running September 4–7, has unveiled a 60-title lineup featuring world premieres of Oscar contenders like 'Elsinore' and 'The Debut.' The festival honors actors John Malkovich and Sandra Hüller, alongside director Andrew Haigh, while navigating venue repairs after a mudslide and a secret surprise screening.
The film 'Nuremberg,' directed by James Vanderbilt after 13 years of development, dramatizes the post-WWII Nuremberg trials focusing on Hermann Göring and the complex legal and moral dilemmas faced by prosecutors like Judge Robert Jackson, featuring a star-studded cast and innovative single-take courtroom scenes that highlight the intense performances and historical significance of the trials.
Emma Stone and Jacob Elordi sport bald looks in new film roles, highlighting a trend of dramatic makeovers that could boost their Oscar prospects, with Stone playing a bald pharmaceutical exec in 'Bugonia' and Elordi portraying a bald creature in 'Frankenstein' at the Venice Film Festival.
The Golden Globe nominations have solidified the race for the Oscars, with the films "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" leading the pack with multiple nominations. The rivalry between the two films is expected to continue at the Globes ceremony, where they are both contenders for Best Motion Picture awards. Other notable nominees include "Killers of the Flower Moon," "Poor Things," "Past Lives," and "Maestro." Efforts to diversify the nominations have resulted in four Black actors being recognized, but no Latinos were nominated. The newly created Cinematic and Box Office Achievement award may not be necessary this year due to the dominance of "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer." The Golden Globes, now under new leadership, is hoping to regain its reputation and ratings with this impressive lineup of nominated films.