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Sinners, The Pitt, and The Studio Lead 2026 Writers Guild Awards
entertainment1 month ago

Sinners, The Pitt, and The Studio Lead 2026 Writers Guild Awards

The 2026 Writers Guild Awards in New York honored Ryan Coogler’s Sinners with Original Screenplay and Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another with Adapted Screenplay; TV honors went to The Pitt (Best Drama Series and Best New Series) and The Studio (Best Comedy Series), while Stephen Colbert received the Walter Bernstein Award. The ceremony occurred as the WGA strike and cancellations affected the regular West Coast show, with a full winners list released across multiple film and TV categories.

Barinholtz bets big on trivia with A‑list pals on new podcast
entertainment1 month ago

Barinholtz bets big on trivia with A‑list pals on new podcast

Ike Barinholtz discusses launching Funny You Ask, a weekly comedy‑trivia podcast filmed in a Hollywood studio, where he hosts customized trivia battles with funny guests like Mindy Kaling, Kate Hudson, and Jimmy Kimmel. Barinholtz writes the questions, aims for a show that blends humor with knowledge, and will offer full audio plus YouTube video then short clips for social. He also reflects on The Studio’s success, the loss of Catherine O’Hara, and his upcoming AI project with Luca Guadagnino. The series debuts March 25 on major podcast platforms (and YouTube).

Lynton Reflects on The Interview Fallout, Hacks, and Hollywood’s Turning Point
entertainment1 month ago

Lynton Reflects on The Interview Fallout, Hacks, and Hollywood’s Turning Point

Former Sony Pictures CEO Michael Lynton discusses writing his book From Mistakes to Meaning to own past missteps, including green-lighting The Interview and the subsequent North Korea cyberattack. He explains the decision-making under pressure, how he and Seth Rogen tried to move past the controversy, and why candidly discussing mistakes can be liberating. The interview also touches on reactions to the film, the dynamic with Amy Pascal, and broader industry shifts, such as the Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger and Southern California production concerns, which he believes require proactive changes to keep Hollywood’s production base in L.A.

Catherine O'Hara Breaks Ground as First Woman with Posthumous Actor Award
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Catherine O'Hara Breaks Ground as First Woman with Posthumous Actor Award

Catherine O'Hara becomes the first woman to receive an individual posthumous Actor Award at the 32nd Actor Awards for The Studio (Apple TV), accepted on her behalf by Seth Rogen; O'Hara died in January 2026 at 71, leaving a five-decade legacy in comedy. The ceremony highlighted her impact and set a historic precedent for the organization, with her death certificate noting a pulmonary embolism as the cause and rectal cancer as a contributing factor.

Seth Rogen Delivers Tearful Tribute for Catherine O’Hara at Actor Awards
celebrity1 month ago

Seth Rogen Delivers Tearful Tribute for Catherine O’Hara at Actor Awards

Seth Rogen accepted a posthumous SAG Award on Catherine O’Hara’s behalf for The Studio, becoming visibly emotional as he shared how she would email him and Evan Goldberg with rewritten scenes that improved the show. O’Hara, who died in January at 71, would have returned for Season 2, and The Studio also won ensemble and Best Actor in a Comedy Series at the night’s honors. She is survived by husband Bo Welch and two sons.

Sinners dominates as Jordan clinches top Actor Award
entertainment1 month ago

Sinners dominates as Jordan clinches top Actor Award

Michael B. Jordan won best lead male for Sinners at the 2026 Actor Awards (the rebranded SAG), Jessie Buckley took best lead female for Hamnet, and Catherine O’Hara received a posthumous award. The Studio dominated the comedy categories (Seth Rogen named best male actor in a comedy and the comedy ensemble win); other winners included Sean Penn (supporting male), Amy Madigan (supporting female), Noah Wyle (drama ensemble for The Pitt and best drama actor), Owen Cooper (youngest ever winner in a limited series), Michelle Williams (limited series lead female), Keri Russell (The Diplomat), Harrison Ford (life achievement). The Pitt won the drama ensemble; stunt awards went to Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning and The Last of Us. The ceremony aired on Netflix and was hosted by Kristen Bell; red carpet featured Wunmi Mosaku advocating against ICE; SAG-Aftra president Sean Astin offered a peace prayer. Oscars are set for March 15 with Sinners leading nominations.

Sinners, Studio, and Pitt Dominate 2026 Actor Awards Winners
entertainment1 month ago

Sinners, Studio, and Pitt Dominate 2026 Actor Awards Winners

At the 32nd Actor Awards presented by SAG-AFTRA, Sinners led the film categories by winning Best Cast for the ensemble and Michael B. Jordan taking Best Leading Actor; Jessie Buckley won Best Leading Actress for Hamnet, with Sean Penn and Amy Madigan earning Supporting Actor/Actress honors for One Battle After Another and Weapons. In TV, The Studio won Best Comedy Ensemble, with Seth Rogen named Best Actor in a Comedy Series and Catherine O’Hara honored posthumously; The Pitt won Best Drama Ensemble, with Noah Wyle as Best Actor and Keri Russell as Best Actress in a Drama. Michelle Williams topped the Limited Series category for Dying for Sex and Owen Cooper won Best Actor for Adolescence. Netflix-led night also celebrated the top stunt ensembles for Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning (film) and The Last of Us (TV). The ceremony, hosted by Kristen Bell and streamed from the Shrine Auditorium, marked The Actor Awards’ official rename from SAG-AFTRA and included Harrison Ford receiving the Life Achievement Award from Woody Harrelson.

Catherine O’Hara Posthumously Honored at SAG-AFTRA Actor Awards
entertainment1 month ago

Catherine O’Hara Posthumously Honored at SAG-AFTRA Actor Awards

Catherine O’Hara was posthumously honored at SAG-AFTRA’s Actor Awards for Apple TV+’s The Studio, winning both outstanding performance by a female actor in a comedy series and ensemble awards, with Seth Rogen accepting on her behalf to a standing ovation. She died in January at 71 after a brief illness. The tribute followed her nomination for Patty Leigh on The Studio, alongside Kathryn Hahn, Jenna Ortega, Jean Smart and Kristen Wiig. Rogen lauded O’Hara’s generosity and genius, noting how she rewrote scenes to consistently elevate the work.

DGA 2026 Winners: The Oner Tops Comedy Directing, Catherine O’Hara Remembered
entertainment2 months ago

DGA 2026 Winners: The Oner Tops Comedy Directing, Catherine O’Hara Remembered

At the 2026 Directors Guild Awards, The Studio’s Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg accepted the Best Comedy Series Directing award for The Oner, paying tribute to the late Catherine O’Hara; Paul Thomas Anderson honored his late AD Adam Somner in his acceptance for One Battle After Another. The ceremony highlighted winners across theatrical features, documentaries, drama series, comedy series, limited/anthology series, and TV movies, with a full nominees list announced and notable tributes throughout.

Rogen and Goldberg Honor Catherine O’Hara at DGA Comedy Series Win
entertainment2 months ago

Rogen and Goldberg Honor Catherine O’Hara at DGA Comedy Series Win

Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg paid heartfelt tribute to Catherine O’Hara — calling her an utter genius and their idol — as they accepted the 2026 DGA Comedy Series Award for The Studio; O’Hara, who starred in the series, had recently died, prompting applause and tributes from the cast and crew, while the ceremony also spotlighted Paul Thomas Anderson’s win and included remarks from Christopher Nolan about guild hardships.

Catherine O’Hara’s SAG odds rise after sudden death, eyeing historic posthumous win
entertainment2 months ago

Catherine O’Hara’s SAG odds rise after sudden death, eyeing historic posthumous win

After Catherine O’Hara’s death, Gold Derby’s SAG Actor Awards odds place her at 26% to win Best TV Comedy Actress, moving into second behind Jean Smart (72%). A victory would make her the first woman to win a SAG individual trophy posthumously, with The Studio leading the Best TV Comedy Ensemble race and fellow nominees Jenna Ortega, Kristen Wiig, and Kathryn Hahn in the running.

The Studio pulls Apple TV press day after Catherine O’Hara’s passing
television2 months ago

The Studio pulls Apple TV press day after Catherine O’Hara’s passing

The Studio withdrew from Apple TV’s upcoming press day in Santa Monica following Catherine O’Hara’s death, with Apple and Lionsgate issuing a joint tribute to the legendary performer who elevated The Studio, Home Alone, Beetlejuice and Schitt’s Creek; tributes from Seth Rogen and other co‑stars followed as the streamer adjusts its panel schedule for the event.

The Studio Pulls Out of Apple TV+ Press Day After Catherine O’Hara’s Death
entertainment2 months ago

The Studio Pulls Out of Apple TV+ Press Day After Catherine O’Hara’s Death

The Studio has withdrawn from Apple TV+’s upcoming press day after the death of Catherine O’Hara, who was set to reprise her Patty Leigh role in season two. O’Hara died at 71 in Los Angeles after a brief illness. Apple TV+ had planned a Barker Hangar press event in Santa Monica to preview its slate, but canceled the panel and issued tributes from Apple TV+ and Lionsgate. Tributes from colleagues, including Seth Rogen, followed the news. The event had only been announced to the press.