Comeback queens, blockbusters and Succession stars: The Oscar nominations previewed

• Oscar nominations 2025: Predictions in the key categories

  We look at the likeliest nominees in key categories — and offer up a possible surprise or two.
  
  Los Angeles Times - 1d
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  Predicting the Oscar Nominations in a Wild and Wide-Open Season

  You can count on films like “Emilia Pérez” and big stars like Timothée Chalamet and Ariana Grande, but this year may hold some surprises, too.
  
  The New York Times - 19h

• ‘I’m definitely underpaid’: Oscar-nominated actor and ‘Gladiator’ star Djimon Hounsou says he’s still struggling financially

  The “Guardians of the Galaxy” star has admitted that he is “struggling financially,” despite spending 30 years as a successful actor.
  
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• 2025 Oscar Nominations We’d Love to See

  If the nominations that are unveiled Thursday include these contenders, it would be the best kind of surprise from an academy often known for missteps.
  
  The New York Times - 3d

• Oscar nominations delayed again due to Los Angeles wildfires

  The Academy is delaying announcing the nominees for this year's Oscars after it extended the voting period due to the Los Angeles wildfires.
  
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  Oscar nominations postponed because of LA fires

  The California fires cause the voting deadline and announcement to be pushed back by two days.
  
  BBC News - Jan. 9
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  Oscar nominations delayed, voting extended due to L.A. fires

  In a letter to members Wednesday, film academy Chief Executive Bill Kramer announced the postponement and offered condolences to those affected.
  
  Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8

• SAG Awards nominations: What the biggest snubs and surprises mean for the Oscar race

  The SAG Awards usually are a reliable forecast for Oscar glory. Will motion picture academy voters once again follow the script?
  
  Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8

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  As Beijing eases regulations, developers are tooling up to produce big-budget titles with international appeal
  
  Financial Times - Jan. 3

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