Oscar History: May 6 (2026)
See Awards Season from a New Perspective
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Contender: Wild Horse Nine (2026)
CLICK HERE for more details about the Contenders series. CLICK HERE to see a list of other films in the 2026 Contenders series. Wild Horse Nine was added to this list based on the following criteria: Pre-Release Buzz Type of Contender: Wide Contender Factor: 19.5 out of 25 (Stage 2 of 5 complete) Stage 1
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Oscar History: May 6 (2026)
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1897: Harry d’Abbadie d’Arrast (70 at death) {1 Nom, 0 Wins} Oscar Nomination: Original Story 1902: Max Ophuls (54 at death) {2 Noms, 0 Wins} Oscar Nominations: Screenplay, Art Direction/Production Design (Black-and-White) 1907: Walter Bullock (46 at death) {2 Noms, 0 Wins} Oscar Nominations: Original Song 1908:
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Contender: Project Hail Mary (2026)
CLICK HERE for more details about the Contenders series. CLICK HERE to see a list of other films in the 2026 Contenders series. Project Hail Mary was added to this list based on the following criteria: Our Predictions Citation Type of Contender: Wide Contender Factor: 62.9 out of 85 (Stage 4 of 5 complete) Stage
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Oscar History: May 5 (2026)
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1916: John Dunning (74 at death) {2 Noms, 1 Win} Oscar Nominations: Editing Oscar Win: Editing 1933: Bert Schneider (78 at death) {1 Nom, 1 Win} Oscar Nomination: Documentary Feature Oscar Win: Documentary Feature 1935: Robert Rehme (90) {0 Noms, 0 Wins} Academy President #28 & #30:
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Contender: The Odyssey (2026)
CLICK HERE for more details about the Contenders series. CLICK HERE to see a list of other films in the 2026 Contenders series. The Odyssey was added to this list based on the following criteria: Pre-Release Buzz Type of Contender: Wide Contender Factor: 14.5 out of 25 (Stage 2 of 5 complete) Stage 1 –
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Box Office History (Week 18, 2026)
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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Oscar History: May 4 (2026)
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1886: Valles (83 at death) {2 Noms, 1 Win} Oscar Nominations: Costume Design (Color) Oscar Win: Costume Design (Color) 1890: Percy Ikerd (64 at death) {1 Nom, 0 Wins} Oscar Nomination: Assistant Directing 1896: Robert Odell (87 at death) {1 Nom, 0 Wins} Oscar Nomination: Art Direction/Production
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Oscar History: May 3 (2026)
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1888: Beulah Bondi (92 at death) {2 Noms, 0 Wins} Oscar Nominations: Supporting Actress 1899: Aline MacMahon (92 at death) {1 Nom, 0 Wins} Oscar Nomination: Supporting Actress 1901: Hugo Friedhofer (80 at death) {9 Noms, 1 Win} Oscar Nominations: Drama/Comedy Score, Scoring Oscar Win: Drama/Comedy Score
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Oscar History: May 2 (2026)
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1888: Harry Perry (96 at death) {1 Nom, 0 Wins} Oscar Nomination: Cinematography 1894: Vernon L. Walker (53 at death) {4 Noms, 0 Wins} Oscar Nominations: Special Effects 1898: Walter Strenge (76 at death) {1 Nom, 0 Wins} Oscar Nomination: Cinematography (Black-and-White) 1902: Brian Aherne (83 at
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Contender: Wildwood (2026)
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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99th Awards Rules & Promotional Guidelines
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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Calendar Preview: May 2026
Precursors to the Academy Awards come in many different forms and they can appear all year from festivals and national awards to critics groups and other organizations. Here’s what’s coming up this month. MAY Festivals Tuesday, May. 12 – Cannes Film Festival (Festival) (Official)
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Oscar History: May 1 (2026)
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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Contender: Toy Story 5 (2026)
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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Oscar Profile: Jack Nicholson Revisited
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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