Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) and East (WGAE) have revealed the nominations for the WGA awards for outstanding achievement in screenwriting, television, streaming, news, radio/audio, and promotional writing during 2025.
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‘Marty Supreme’, Sinners, Hamnet, ‘One Battle After Another’ Among Writers Guild Awards Nominees
‘Marty Supreme’, Sinners, Hamnet, ‘One Battle After Another’
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‘Blades of the Guardians’ Chinese Action Film by Yuen Woo-ping Gets US Release | Trailer
The Chinese action film Blades of the Guardians, directed by Yuen Woo-ping, has been acquired by Well Go USA Entertainment for release in US theaters.
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Roadside Attractions to Distribute the 98th Oscar Nominated Shorts in Theaters – Presented by Taika Waititi
Taika Waititi (dp) Roadside Attractions will release the 98th Oscar Nominated Shorts, presented by Taika Waititi, exclusively in theaters in the U.S. and Canada on February 20, 2026.
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Sundance Short Film Awards – Ben Proudfoot and Stephen Curry’s ‘The Baddest Speechwriter of All’ Wins Grand Prize
Dr. Clarence B Jones in The Baddest Speechwriter of All by Ben Proudfoot and Stephen Curry. (photo by Brandon Somerhalder) The 2026 Sundance Film Festival announced the Short Film Award winners, with the Grand Jury Prize going to The Baddest Speechwriter of All by Ben Proudfoot and Stephen Curry.
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Dances With Films, NY Awards – ‘The Cereal Aisle Effect’ and ‘Untouchables’ Win Top Audience Prizes
Dances With Films -NY 2026 Award Winners (Photo by Dustin McWethy) Following a weekend of sold-out screenings and events, the 4th New York edition of Dances With Films honored its Audience and Industry Choice Award winners at its breakfast awards event.
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‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Sinners’ Lead BAFTA Film Awards Nominations
Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another leads the nominations for the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards with 14, closely followed by Ryan Coogler’s Sinners with 13.
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Jennifer Kroot’s ‘Hunky Jesus’ to Open 40th BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival
Hunky Jesus by Jennifer Kroot (courtesy of Tigerlily Pictures) Hunky Jesus, Jennifer Kroot’s documentary on the San Francisco Easter Sunday tradition, will make its World Premiere as the Opening Night film of the 40th edition of BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival.
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‘Holy Days’ Comedy with Judy Davis, Miriam Margolyes and Jacki Weaver Sets Release Date
Judy Davis, Elijah Tamati, Miriam Margolyes, Jacki Weaver in Holy Days (courtesy Blue Fox Entertainment) Holy Days, the comedy adventure film starring Judy Davis, Miriam Margolyes, and Jacki Weaver will be released exclusively in theaters across North America on March 27, 2026.
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‘Calle Málaga’ Trailer – Carmen Maura Stars in Maryam Touzani’s Poignant Drama
Spanish actress Carmen Maura stars in Calle Málaga, the Spanish-language directorial debut of filmmaker Maryam Touzani, as a widowed mother who unexpectedly rediscovers love while fighting to keep her home.
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‘Ricky’ Trailer – Stephan James and Sheryl Lee Ralph Star in Rashad Frett’s Post Incarceration Drama
Directed by Rashad Frett and based on his own short film of the same name, Ricky is a story of resilience, reintegration, and personal transformation.
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‘Idiotka’ Trailer – Anna Baryshnikov aand Camila Mendes Star in Nastasya Popov’s Bold Comedy Film
Writer-director Nastasya Popov makes her feature-length debut with Idiotka, a wildly satirical and heartfelt comedy film crafted around an energetic story about ambition, identity, and the messy realities of chasing success.
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41st Santa Barbara International Film Festival Reveals Lineup, Opens with Nicola Rinciari’s ‘A Mosquito in the Ear’
Nazanin Boniadi, Ruhi Pal and Jake Lacy in A Mosquito in the Ear directed by Nicola Rinciari (Kai Dickson) Nicola Rinciari’s A Mosquito in the Ear, starring Jake Lacy, Nazanin Boniadi, and Ruhi Pal, will open the 41st annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival, which runs from February 4 to 14, 2026.