Producers Guild of America Announces 2026 Awards Nominees

Posted on January 9, 2026 by admin

We’re officially in that part of awards season where the shortlists matter, and the Producers Guild of America’s nominations offer an early read on which films are actually building momentum.

The PGA has announced the film and television nominees for the 37th Annual Producers Guild Awards, set to take place February 28, 2026, at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles. The theatrical motion picture lineup includes Bugonia, F1, Frankenstein, Hamnet, Marty Supreme, One Battle After Another, Sentimental Value, Sinners, Train Dreams, and Weapons.

Warner Bros. leads studio representation with three nominated films, followed by Focus Features and Netflix with two apiece, and single entries from Apple and NEON. Notably absent from the list are major franchise sequels like Avatar: Fire and Ash and Wicked: For Good. Aside from Bugonia, a remake, the field leans heavily toward original stories and literary adaptations, continuing a broader awards-season preference for non-franchise titles.

Historically, the PGA’s top prize — the Darryl F. Zanuck Award — has been one of the most reliable Oscar bellwethers, aligning with the Academy Award for Best Picture in 17 of the past 22 years.
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CES 2026: Broadcast TV Is Still Here, and It Might Need Another Box

Posted on January 2, 2026 by admin

Between the massive TVs and AI demos at CES, Pearl TV is showing something much less exciting: a small black box meant to sit next to your TV.

The group announced plans for a NEXTGEN TV converter box that would let people with antennas and older TVs keep watching free local channels as broadcasters move toward ATSC 3.0, the next version of over-the-air TV. If this sounds familiar, it should. It’s basically the same idea as the converter boxes people needed when TV went digital years ago.

The reason it’s back is simple. Not everyone is replacing their TV, and not everyone streams everything. A lot of households still rely on antennas for local news, weather, sports, and emergency alerts. ATSC 3.0 doesn’t work with older TVs, which means those viewers could eventually lose access unless something fills the gap.

At CES, Pearl TV is showing early versions of the box made with companies like Skyworth, a manufacturer behind many mainstream TVs. The pitch isn’t flashy. Plug it in, keep watching, and don’t buy a new TV just yet.

It’s not the kind of thing people stop for selfies with on the show floor. But it’s a quiet reminder that while tech keeps moving fast, a lot of people are still watching TV the same way they always have. And someone still has to make sure it works.

HBO Max Drops Trailer for Season Two of Hospital Drama The Pitt

Posted on December 29, 2025 by admin

HBO Max has released the official trailer and key art for season two of The Pitt, the Emmy-winning hospital drama starring Noah Wyle, ahead of its January 8 premiere.

Created by R. Scott Gemmill and produced by John Wells Productions, the series returns with a 15-episode second season that will roll out weekly through April 16. Set in a modern Pittsburgh hospital, The Pitt continues its grounded portrayal of frontline healthcare workers navigating systemic strain, moral dilemmas, and high-stakes emergencies.

The show arrives for its sophomore run after a strong awards showing for its debut season, which earned 13 Emmy nominations and five wins, including Outstanding Drama Series and acting honors for Wyle and Katherine LaNasa. The success positioned The Pitt as one of HBO Max’s breakout dramas of 2025, particularly resonating with audiences drawn to realistic medical storytelling in the post-pandemic era.

Season two also expands accessibility efforts, with episodes streaming simultaneously in American Sign Language, and continues its companion podcast offering that blends episode discussion with real-world medical context.

‘One Battle After Another’ Leads 2026 Golden Globe Nominations; ‘The White Lotus’ Tops TV as Globes Expand Into Podcasts

Posted on December 8, 2025 by admin

The 2026 Golden Globe nominations were unveiled Monday morning, and the race quickly narrowed around a handful of major contenders. Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another dominated the film side with nine nominations, the most of any title this year. Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value followed with eight, while Ryan Coogler’s Sinners earned seven, and Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet collected six. Frankenstein and Wicked: For Good landed five apiece.

On television, HBO’s The White Lotus led with six nominations, edging out Netflix’s Adolescence, which received five. Only Murders in the Building and Severance each secured four, continuing their awards-season consistency.

The ceremony returns to the Beverly Hilton on Jan. 11, airing live on CBS and streaming on Paramount+, with Nikki Glaser hosting. Marlon Wayans and Skye P. Marshall announced the nominees from Los Angeles, including categories for film, television, stand-up comedy, and, for the first time, the best podcast award.

This year’s podcast lineup reflects the Globes’ push toward broader media recognition, while also avoiding the political and culture-war flashpoints that have defined the category elsewhere. Titles such as Armchair Expert, Call Her Daddy, Good Hang with Amy Poehler, The Mel Robbins Podcast, SmartLess, and NPR’s Up First made the inaugural shortlist.

On the distributor front, Neon led all film companies with 21 nominations, while Netflix dominated television with 22.

The Globes also continue building out their rebranding campaign, including the launch of “Golden Eve,” a primetime special honoring this year’s career-achievement recipients: Helen Mirren (Cecil B. DeMille Award) and Sarah Jessica Parker (Carol Burnett Award).

Below is the full list of nominees:

Here’s the full list of nominees.

Motion picture – Drama
“Sinners”
“It Was Just an Accident”
“Sentimental Value”
“Frankenstein”
“Hamnet”
“The Secret Agent”

Motion picture – Musical or comedy
“One Battle After Another”
“No Other Choice”
“Marty Supreme”
“Blue Moon”
“Bugonia”
“Nouvelle Vague”

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AFI Announces 2025 Honorees Across Film and Television

Posted on December 5, 2025 by admin

The American Film Institute has unveiled its selections for the 2025 AFI Awards, recognizing ten films and ten television programs that the organization deems the year’s most significant artistic achievements. One additional project, It Was Just an Accident, received the annual Special Award, given to works outside AFI’s standard eligibility.

This year’s film lineup spans major studio releases, acclaimed auteurs, and international literary adaptations, with titles including Avatar: Fire and Ash, Bugonia, Frankenstein, Hamnet, Jay Kelly, Marty Supreme, One Battle After Another, Sinners, Train Dreams, and Wicked: For Good.

On the television side, the honorees reflect a broad mix of prestige drama, genre storytelling, and serialized world-building. The 2025 selections include Adolescence, Andor, Death by Lightning, The Diplomat, The Lowdown, The Pitt, Pluribus, Severance, The Studio, and Task.

AFI President and CEO Bob Gazzale emphasized the awards’ long-standing focus on celebrating collective achievement rather than competition. Honorees will be recognized at AFI’s annual luncheon on January 9, 2026, a gathering known for bringing filmmakers and television creators together in an informal, industry-wide celebration of the year’s work.

The AFI Awards have become a consistent bellwether for awards-season momentum, often overlapping significantly with later Oscar and Emmy nominations.

Recording Academy Sets “A GRAMMY Celebration of Latin Music” Special for Dec. 28 on CBS

Posted on December 2, 2025 by admin

The Recording Academy and CBS will close out the year with A GRAMMY Celebration of Latin Music, a two-hour primetime special spotlighting the cultural and commercial impact of Latin music in the U.S. The event airs Sunday, Dec. 28 on CBS and streams on Paramount+.

Wilmer Valderrama and Roselyn Sánchez will co-host the telecast, which features performances, tributes, and conversations across genres. The lineup includes Ángela Aguilar, Gloria Estefan, Luis Fonsi, Andrea Bocelli, Michael Bublé, Maren Morris, Prince Royce, Jon Secada, and members of the Broadway production Buena Vista Social Club, among others.

The special also includes appearances from figures such as Daddy Yankee, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Rita Moreno, Carlos Santana, Emilio Estefan, and John Leguizamo. Filmed in Miami, the program is produced by The POPGarage and GRAMMY Studios, with José Tillán and Harvey Mason jr. serving as executive producers.

The broadcast marks the Academy’s latest standalone music special following its recent push to expand GRAMMY-branded programming outside the annual awards telecast.

Spike Lee, Ryan Coogler, Tessa Thompson Among Honorees for Critics Choice’s Celebration of Black Cinema & Television

Posted on October 21, 2025 by admin

The Critics Choice Association has announced honorees for its 8th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television, taking place December 9 in Los Angeles. Jay Pharoah returns as host, and STARZ is back as official media partner, with the ceremony airing in early 2026.

Spike Lee will receive the Career Achievement Award for his four-decade career, most recently Highest 2 Lowest. David Alan Grier earns the Vanguard Award for his acclaimed work across stage and screen, including St. Denis Medical. Ryan Coogler will be honored with the Director Award for Sinners, his record-breaking IMAX 70 mm feature for Warner Bros.

Reginald Hudlin and Shola Lynch take the Documentary Award for Apple TV’s Number One on the Call Sheet. Janelle James wins the Comedy Award for Abbott Elementary. Tessa Thompson, Sterling K. Brown, and Jurnee Smollett are recognized for Hedda, Paradise, and Smoke, respectively.

The Ensemble Award goes to Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor, and Chase Infiniti for One Battle After Another. Damson Idris earns Supporting Actor – Film for F1, and Skye P. Marshall wins Supporting Actress – Series for Matlock, receiving STARZ’s #TakeTheLead honor. Tenika Davis (Spartacus: House of Ashur) is named Breakthrough Performer, and Naya Desir-Johnson (Sarah’s Oil) takes Rising Star.

Singer-songwriter Aiyana-Lee will perform her song from Highest 2 Lowest. “It’s truly an honor to continue our tradition of celebrating excellence in Black cinema and television,” said executive producer Shawn Edwards.

‘House of David’ Sets Digital and DVD Release Following Strong Prime Video Debut

Posted on October 9, 2025 by admin

After drawing strong viewership on Prime Video, Lionsgate’s biblical drama House of David is expanding its reach with a digital release available now and a DVD launch set for October 28.

Created by Jon Erwin (I Can Only Imagine) and Jon Gunn, the series brings the Old Testament story of David and Goliath to life with a modern cinematic approach. The first season follows the fall of King Saul and the unlikely rise of David, a young outcast anointed to lead Israel.

Since its debut earlier this year, House of David has attracted more than 40 million viewers worldwide, including 22 million in its first 17 days on Prime Video, placing it among the streamer’s top 10 new series debuts in the U.S.

The cast features newcomer Michael Iskander as David, alongside Ali Suliman (Lone Survivor), Stephen Lang (Avatar), Ayelet Zurer (Daredevil: Born Again), Indy Lewis (Industry), and Oded Fehr (Star Trek: Discovery).

Season 2 is set to premiere exclusively for Wonder Project subscribers on Prime Video October 5, before a wider release on the platform later this year.

“The Rookie”: Nathan Fillion and Alexi Hawley Reveal Season 8 Surprises at Comic-Con 2025

Posted on July 26, 2025 by admin

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“The Rookie”: Nathan Fillion and Alexi Hawley Reveal Season 8 Surprises at Comic-Con 2025

Nathan Fillion and showrunner Alexi Hawley appeared at San Diego Comic-Con on July 26, 2025, to discuss The Rookie Season 8. Early in the panel, Zander Hawley surprised the crowd with a playful serenade, setting a lighthearted tone before the big reveal: the season premiere was filmed in Prague.

Fillion likened the shoot to Casino Royale, saying, “It felt like we were making Casino Royale,” and joked that John Nolan “becomes James Bond for a day.”

Hawley acknowledged it was unusual for a network drama to film overseas but said the team embraced the challenge. Fillion also shared that shooting in Los Angeles has become tricky as fans often interrupt takes with shouts of support, something he called both a challenge and a gift.

Looking ahead, Hawley teased an undercover storyline for Lucy Chen, while Fillion expressed hopes that Pete Davidson might return as Peter Nolan. With a grin, Fillion closed by saying, “Let’s Grey’s Anatomy this b**ch.”

The Rookie Season 8 will premiere in 2026 on ABC.

AMC Reveals Premiere Date for Anne Rice’s Talamasca and Eric Bogosian’s Return at Comic-Con

Posted on July 26, 2025 by admin

By Armando

AMC Reveals Premiere Date for Anne Rice’s Talamasca and Eric Bogosian’s Return at Comic-Con

AMC Networks confirmed at San Diego Comic-Con that Anne Rice’s Talamasca: The Secret Order will premiere Sunday, October 26 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on AMC and AMC+.

During the Anne Rice Immortal Universe presentation in Ballroom 20, executive producers Mark Johnson, John Lee Hancock, and Mark Lafferty joined series stars Nicholas Denton, William Fichtner, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, and Celine Buckens to unveil the first teaser trailer and footage from the debut episode. The session also featured a surprise appearance by Eric Bogosian, who will reprise his Interview With the Vampire role as Daniel Molloy in the new series.

Talamasca centers on a clandestine organization that monitors supernatural beings across the globe, witches, vampires, and others hidden in plain sight. The series is produced by AMC Studios and executive produced by Hancock (The Blind Side), Lafferty (Halt and Catch Fire), Johnson, Tom Williams, Christopher Rice, and the late Anne Rice. Elizabeth McGovern and Jason Schwartzman also appear.

The panel additionally previewed The Vampire Lestat, the next chapter of AMC’s Interview With the Vampire, which returns following two critically acclaimed seasons.