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See The First Piece Of Concept Artwork From Each Of This Year’s 15 Oscar Shortlisted Animated Shorts (Exclusive)

We asked the filmmakers of all 15 shortlisted shorts to send us the first piece of artwork they created for their films and ...

2025's Most Underrated Animated Movie Is Streaming For Free - But Won't Be At The Oscars

Despite garnering widespread acclaim, this overlooked 2025 animated queer sci-fi comedy was sadly left out of the running for ...

Why 2026 Is a High Stakes Year for Original Animated Films

After years of disappointments, animated originals are making a big play in 2026 with Pixar, Disney and DreamWorks all rolling out new IP.
Variety

Oscar Predictions: ‘Sinners’ Could Shatter the All-Time Nomination Record as International Films Hope for Recognition

Oscars Commentary (Updated: Jan. 9, 2026): It’s getting crazy out here in awards land. The Actor Awards delivered jaw-dropping nominations, with “One Battle After Another” setting the all-time guild ...
Variety

Oscar Predictions: Best Actor — Timothée Chalamet’s CCA Win Ignites a Volatile, Evolving Race

Oscars Best Actor Commentary (Updated Jan. 9, 2026): It’s coming down to the wire. The nominees for the Actor Awards (formerly the SAG Awards) are Timothée Chalamet (“Marty Supreme”), Leonardo ...