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Clayton Davis
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Chief Awards Editor, @Variety / Host: Actors On Actors & Awards Circuit Podcast / Black & Latino / Family Man / P&B Enthusiast / Opinions are my own.
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Oscars Visual Effects Top 20 Finalists: ‘Avatar,’ ‘Frankenstein,’ ‘Predator,’ ‘Sinners,’ ‘Wicked’ and More Make the Cut (EXCLUSIVE)

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Oscars Visual Effects Top 20 Finalists: ‘Avatar,’ ‘Frankenstein,’ ‘Predator,’ ‘Sinners,’ ‘Wicked’ and More Make the Cut (EXCLUSIVE)
The Oscars VFX race is down to 20 films with “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” “Frankenstein,” “Sinners,” “Superman,” and “Wicked: For Good” advancing.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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Oscar Predictions: ‘Sinners’ Surges, ‘No Other Choice’ Climbs and ‘Wicked: For Good’ Isn’t Dead, No Matter What Social Media Claims

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Oscar Predictions: ‘Sinners’ Surges, ‘No Other Choice’ Climbs and ‘Wicked: For Good’ Isn’t Dead, No Matter What Social Media Claims
2026 Oscars predictions include contenders such as "One Battle After Another," "Hamnet," "Frankenstein," "Sinners" and "Wicked: For Good."
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November 26, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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Why These Four Veteran Actors Are Suddenly Back in the Oscar Conversation

Awards Circuit Column: Russell Crowe, Kate Hudson, Lucy Liu and William H. Macy deliver their best performances in years. Will the Academy notice?

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Why These Four Veteran Actors Are Suddenly Back in the Oscar Conversation
Russell Crowe, Kate Hudson, William H. Macy and Lucy Liu deliver standout performances and deserve renewed awards-season attention.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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Rian Johnson on the future of #KnivesOut after the "Wake Up Dead Man" release: “It’s not about milking a franchise. It’s about making something good again. The rest is noise.”

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‘Knives Out’ Creators Rian Johnson and Ram Bergman on ‘Wake Up Dead Man,’ What’s Next for Franchise and Building Hollywood’s Boldest Studio
A look inside T-Street Productions, “Wake Up Dead Man,” and how Rian Johnson and Ram Bergman are shaping the future of the “Knives Out” franchise.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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Golden Globes Predictions: A Competitive Comedy/Musical Race is No Laughing Matter

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Golden Globes Predictions: A Competitive Comedy/Musical Race is No Laughing Matter
2026 Golden Globes predictions include "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Wicked: For Good," "Merrilly We Roll Along" and more.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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Yo! MTV Raps
November 25, 2025 at 2:41 AM
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Oscar Predictions: Original Score — A Heavyweight Showdown Ahead for Ludwig Göransson, Jonny Greenwood and Max Richter?

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Oscar Predictions: Original Score — A Heavyweight Showdown Ahead for Ludwig Göransson, Jonny Greenwood and Max Richter?
2026 Oscars best original score predictions include "Sinners," "Frankenstein," "One Battle After Another," "Hamnet" and "Wicked: For Good."
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November 19, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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Inside the Governors Awards: Ariana Grande Meets EJAE, Tom Cruise Leaves Sydney Sweeney Speechless and Lily Tomlin Pays Tribute to Dolly Parton

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Inside the Governors Awards: Ariana Grande Meets EJAE, Tom Cruise Leaves Sydney Sweeney Speechless and Lily Tomlin Pays Tribute to Dolly Parton
At the Governors Awards, the Oscars' annual honorary awards event, Tom Cruise met Sydney Sweeney, Ariana Grande met “Golden” singer EJAE, and more.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Open Up About ‘Wicked’ Journey Following Red Carpet Scare: ‘We Have Come Through Some S—‘

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Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Open Up About ‘Wicked’ Journey Following Red Carpet Scare: ‘We Have Come Through Some S—‘
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande open up about their emotional “Wicked: For Good” journey, their bond and reference Red carpet scare.
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November 16, 2025 at 8:07 AM
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This week on the Variety Awards Circuit Podcast, we have two dynamite talents who are constantly underestimated -- Regina Hall, star of #OneBattleAfterAnother and Chloé Zhao, writer and director of #Hamnet.

Listen!

#Podcast #Oscars #movies
November 15, 2025 at 2:19 AM
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CBS’ ‘Elsbeth’ Moves From Drama to Comedy Categories for Fall Awards Season and Emmys (EXCLUSIVE)

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CBS’ ‘Elsbeth’ Moves From Drama to Comedy Categories for Fall Awards Season and Emmys (EXCLUSIVE)
CBS has chosen to move "Elsbeth," now in its third season, from drama to comedy Emmy categories.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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Moderating press conference for the #JayKelly family -- Noah Baumbach, George Clooney, Adam Sandler, Laura Dern and Emily Mortimer.

I think I got Baumbach to write Dern and Sandler a buddy cop comedy.

Let's see if he follows through.
November 12, 2025 at 2:31 AM
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As of today — ahead of this weekend’s Governors Awards — these are the four predicted acting winners for the #Oscars in March.

(Always subject to change -- and it will)

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November 12, 2025 at 2:04 AM
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Happy Birthday Leonardo DiCaprio!

Here's a ranking of his 22 best film performances, which now accounts for #OneBattleAfterAnother.

What are your top picks?

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Leonardo DiCaprio’s 22 Best Performances, From ‘Titanic’ to ‘One Battle After Another’
Variety ranks Leonardo DiCaprio's best movies and performances which include "The Departed," "Titanic," "One Battle After Another" and "Inception."
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November 11, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Ruled Ineligible for BAFTAs — Here’s Why It’s Still Eligible for Oscars

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‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Ruled Ineligible for BAFTAs — Here’s Why It’s Still Eligible for Oscars
Netflix's "KPop Demon Hunters" has been ruled ineligible for the BAFTAs' animated feature category.
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November 11, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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The past two weeks have seen some of the most talented and insightful women on the Variety Awards Circuit Podcast!

Emily Blunt ("The Smashing Machine")
Jessie Buckley ("Hamnet")
Laura Dern ("Is This Thing On?" and "Jay Kelly")
Nina Hoss ("Hedda")

If you haven't listened to the episodes yet...Go!
November 8, 2025 at 1:53 AM
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Laura Dern on Working With Adam Sandler and Will Arnett, Her Family Legacy and Teasing ‘Big Little Lies’ Season 3

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November 8, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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Oscar Predictions: International Feature — Brazil, France and Norway Emerge as Early Frontrunners Among 86 Submissions

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Oscar Predictions: International Feature — Brazil, France and Norway Emerge as Early Frontrunners Among 86 Submissions
2026 Oscars best international feature predictions include "Sentimental Value," "The Secret Agent," "No Other Choice" and "The Voice of Hind Rajab."
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November 8, 2025 at 1:04 AM
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‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘Elio’ and ‘TMNT’ Directors Bring Animation Oscar Contenders to SCAD ‘Pixels and Pencils’ Event

Helmers behind 'In Your Dreams,' 'Arco' and 'Little Amélie' talk animation's endless possiblities; 'Let's imagine things better,' says Ugo Bienvenu

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‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘Elio’ and ‘TMNT’ Directors Bring Animation Oscar Contenders to SCAD ‘Pixels and Pencils’ Event
The 2025 “Pixels and Pencils” roundtable at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival featured top animation directors on the medium's possibilities.
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November 7, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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‘Superman’ Goes Serious: James Gunn’s DC Reboot Submits for Drama Categories at the Golden Globes (EXCLUSIVE)

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‘Superman’ Goes Serious: James Gunn’s DC Reboot Submits for Drama Categories at the Golden Globes (EXCLUSIVE)
James Gunn’s “Superman” is officially competing as a drama at the Golden Globes, with submissions for David Corenswet and more.
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November 5, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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The spin by conservative pundits tonight is so bad... even by their own standards.

Congrats to NYC, NJ, VA, and CA for showing how we must show up EVERY SINGLE ELECTION.
November 5, 2025 at 7:13 AM
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Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis Fight on Netflix Canceled
Netflix and fight promoter Most Valuable Promotions said the Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis boxing match, originally scheduled for Friday, Nov. 14, will no longer be moving forward.
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November 4, 2025 at 2:17 AM
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The long-awaited Emily Blunt podcast is here and she talks about #TheDevilWearsPrada2

Emily Blunt Teases ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ and Why She Never Saw ‘The Rock’ While Filming ‘The Smashing Machine’

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Emily Blunt Teases ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ and Why She Never Saw ‘The Rock’ While Filming ‘The Smashing Machine’
Emily Blunt talks about her role in "The Smashing Machine" and teases the anticipated sequel "The Devil Wears Prada 2."
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October 31, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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Jessie Buckley on Why ‘Hamnet’ Isn’t ‘Grief Porn’ and How She and Paul Mescal Channel Gena Rowlands and John Cassavetes

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Jessie Buckley on Why ‘Hamnet’ Isn’t ‘Grief Porn’ and How She and Paul Mescal Channel Gena Rowlands and John Cassavetes
Awards Circuit Podcast: 'Hamnet' star Jessie Buckley on why the film isn't 'grief porn,' and working with Paul Mescal.
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October 31, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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Neon Tests the Academy’s Appetite for Subtitled Cinema With Five Ambitious Oscar Campaigns — Will It Work?

The indie studio behind “Parasite” has five non-English language titles, betting the Academy’s love of global storytelling is here to stay.

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Neon Tests the Academy’s Appetite for Subtitled Cinema With Five Ambitious Oscar Campaigns — Will It Work?
Neon is going all in on international cinema this Oscar season with five non-English titles, including “Sentimental Value,” “The Secret Agent” and more.
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October 31, 2025 at 8:57 PM