CLICK HERE for more details about the Contenders series. CLICK HERE to see a list of other films in the 2026 Contenders series. Wildwood was added to this list based on the following criteria: Pre-Release Buzz Type of Contender: Animation Contender Factor: 22.4 out of 28 (Stage 2 of 5 complete) Stage 1 – Pedigree
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A few major changes to eligibility considerations The ones to highlight start with the acting awards. Those categories haven’t permitted two nominations for the same individual since the early years of the Oscars so this will be interesting, especially when there are only five slots available. I imagine the first time it happens (which could
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Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1896: Ray Rennahan (84 at death) {7 Noms, 2 Wins} Oscar Nominations: Cinematography (Color) Oscar Wins: Cinematography (Color) 1900: Robert Lord (75 at death) {2 Noms, 1 Win} Oscar Nominations: Original Story Oscar Win: Original Story 1901: Heinz Roemheld (83 at death) {2 Noms, 1 Win} Oscar
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CLICK HERE for more details about the Contenders series. CLICK HERE to see a list of other films in the 2026 Contenders series. Toy Story 5 was added to this list based on the following criteria: Pre-Release Buzz Type of Contender: Animation Contender Factor: 21.4 out of 28 (Stage 2 of 5 complete) Stage 1
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Born April 22, 1937 in Neptune, New Jersey, Jack Nicholson was raised by his maternal grandparents believing them to be his parents and his showgirl mother his older sister. He grew up on the Jersey shore, attending high school in Manasquan. He learned the truth from a reporter in the mid-seventies after both his mother
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Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1890: Barney McGill (51 at death) {1 Nom, 0 Wins} Oscar Nomination: Cinematography 1907: Sidney Harmon (80 at death) {1 Nom, 0 Wins} Oscar Nomination: Motion Picture Story 1908: Eve Arden (82 at death) {1 Nom, 0 Wins} Oscar Nomination: Supporting Actress 1913: Elmo Williams (102 at
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CLICK HERE for more details about the Contenders series. CLICK HERE to see a list of other films in the 2026 Contenders series. Rose was added to this list based on the following criteria: Festival Award Type of Contender: Wide Contender Factor: 18.13 out of 25 (Stage 2 of 5 complete) Stage 1 – Pedigree
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Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1894: Robert Presnell (74 at death) {1 Nom, 0 Wins} Oscar Nomination: Original Story 1898: Adele Comandini (89 at death) {1 Nom, 0 Wins} Oscar Nomination: Original Story 1899: Duke Ellington (75 at death) {1 Nom, 0 Wins} Oscar Nomination: Musical Score 1904: Eleanore Griffin (91 at
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CLICK HERE for more details about the Contenders series. CLICK HERE to see a list of other films in the 2026 Contenders series. Dune: Part Three was added to this list based on the following criteria: Pre-Release Buzz Type of Contender: Wide Contender Factor: 16.5 out of 25 (Stage 2 of 5 complete) Stage 1
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Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1878: Lionel Barrymore (76 at death) {2 Noms, 1 Win} Oscar Nominations: Directing, Actor Oscar Win: Actor Academy Awards Host: 5th-Co | 1 time 1893: Charles Schoenbaum (57 at death) {1 Nom, 0 Wins} Oscar Nomination: Cinematography (Color) 1894: Warren Newcombe (66 at death) {3 Noms, 2
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CLICK HERE for more details about the Contenders series. CLICK HERE to see a list of other films in the 2026 Contenders series. Disclosure Day was added to this list based on the following criteria: Pre-Release Buzz Type of Contender: Wide Contender Factor: 22.38 out of 25 (Stage 2 of 5 complete) Stage 1 –
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Every week, we’ll take a look back at how Oscar-nominated films performed at the box office. Due to the lack of data prior to 1980, some of these early years may have minimal information. From the mid-1990s back to 1980, the data exists, but is sometimes spotty. Everything after that should be accurate. We’ll look
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Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1893: Fritz Maurischat (93 at death) {1 Nom, 0 Wins} Oscar Nomination: Art Direction/Production Design (Black-and-White) 1899: Walter Lantz (94 at death) {10 Noms, 1 Win} Oscar Nominations: Animated Short Film Oscar Win: Special/Honorary 1932: Anouk Aimee (92 at death) {1 Nom, 0 Wins} Oscar Nomination: Actress
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Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1890: Joseph H. August (57 at death) {1 Nom, 0 Wins} Oscar Nomination: Cinematography (Black-and-White) 1896: Jules C. Stein (85 at death) {0 Noms, 1 Win} Oscar Win: Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award 1898: C. Bakaleinikoff (68 at death) {4 Noms, 0 Wins} Oscar Nominations: Scoring, Drama/Comedy Score,
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Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1888: Bunny Dull (90 at death) {2 Noms, 1 Win} Oscar Nominations: Assistant Directing, Documentary Feature Oscar Win: Documentary Feature 1909: William L. Pereira (76 at death) {1 Nom, 1 Win} Oscar Nomination: Special Effects Oscar Win: Special Effects 1912: Franklin Coen (78 at death) {1 Nom,
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