Final Oscar Nomination Predictions for an Abnormal Year at the Movies

making the show, which has now won four Emmys including two Best Actress in a Comedy Series trophies for series star Jean Smart.Smart, who plays legendary comedy diva Deborah Vance in the show, was the first person cast, and Downs says she set the tone for the rest of the ensemble.“We had Jean Smart first and she really has the embodiment of the tone we wanted,” Downs said. “Because she’s smart, funny and also can be really dramatic and heartfelt at the same time.

WARNING: Mild spoilers ahead for “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania”The multiversal door has been kicked open in the MCU, and Kang the Conqueror isn’t the only one with a bunch of variants to worry about. In “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania,” Scott Lang also finds himself in a room full of, well, himself. And according to Paul Rudd, it was singlehandedly “the most complex thing” he’s ever had to do.Thanks to a few brief shots in the early trailers for the film, we knew that Scott Lang would eventually come face to face with himself, and a giant version of himself and, somehow, a pile of himself.

One day before his apparent suicide, country music star Kyle Jacobs celebrated a major achievement in his career. Kellie Pickler’s husband celebrated on social media that an album he had co-produced received an RIAA platinum certification.

Former Love Islander Laura Anderson announced her pregnancy last week with a joy-filled montage of videos and photos on Instagram. Laura, who was a runner-up on the ITV2 dating show in 2018, shared pictures of herself beaming as she showed off her bump and as she attended a scan with former Hollyoaks star Gary Lucy, who she met and fell for on the matchmaking show Celebs Go Dating last year.

Ben Ofoedu has made his first public appearance since he and Vanessa Feltz announced they'd called time on their 16-year relationship.The Phats & Small singer, 50, attended The ICON Awards at London Fashion Week on Friday 17 February, marking the first time he's been seen in public following his shock split from TV star Vanessa, 60. Ben, who was engaged to Vanessa for 15 years, appeared to put his recent heartbreak behind him as he arrived at the De Vere Grand Hotel in London, where the awards bash, which honours 'icons' who have contributed to music, fashion, entertainment and philanthropy, was being held.

Former royal butler Paul Burrell said he's "haunted" by the memory of private moments he shared with Princess Diana when she confided in him some of her deepest secrets. Paul, 64, was Diana’s butler for 10 years up until her death in 1997 and worked closely with the royal family for over 20 years. Now, Paul has said he wants to meet up with the two princes to tell them everything he knows about their mother and her secrets.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent The Berlinale red carpet on Saturday became a protest platform against Iran’s repressive regime when a group of Iranian filmmakers and talents, joined by jury president Kristen Stewart, chanted “Women, Life, Freedom!” and demanded the release of imprisoned journalists and an Iranian rapper. Actress Golshifteh Farahani, who is also on the jury; “Holy Spider” actress Zar Amir Ebrahimi; and “The Siren” director Sepideh Farsi were among dozens of Iranian film professionals participating in the protests hosted by Berlinale co-directors Mariette Rissenbeek and Carlo Chatrian. Protesters with signs demanded freedom for female Iranian journalists Niloofar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi who are behind bars, accused of “conspiring against national security” for being the first to report on Mahsa Amini’s death, and for the release of dissident Iranian hip hop artist Toomaj Salehi who has been accused of spreading propaganda and could face the death penalty.

Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment Writer SPOILER ALERT: This story discusses major plot points, including the ending and the post-credits scenes, for “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania,” currently playing in theaters. At this point, even casual followers of the Marvel Cinematic Universe are likely aware that “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” launches Phase 5 of the MCU. What that means is a bit fuzzier to define.  To start, there’s the whole idea of “Phase 5” as a discrete unit of measurement within the larger Multiverse Saga, especially since Phase 4 wound up feeling like the least cohesive the MCU has ever been. A few titles did link together — “Black Widow” flowed into “Hawkeye”; “WandaVision” set up “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” — but that feeling of a single, larger story coming together that made the MCU so thrilling in the Infinity Saga didn’t quite cohere in Phase 4. How can “Quantumania” start a new phase if what came before it didn’t really end more than it just kinda stopped?

Todd Gilchrist editor Collaboration is vital to filmmaking — no one can make one completely alone. For many of 2022’s screenplay nominees, that process began on the page with a team of individuals whose efforts completed and complemented one another’s to ensure that the story being told was as thoughtful, fully realized and emotionally evocative as possible. But even though “The Fabelmans” cowriter Tony Kushner had previously partnered with Steven Spielberg three times, starting with 2005’s “Munich,” the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning playwright says he was initially unsure how well the duo would work together as co-authors as opposed to handing over a finished script Spielberg would bring to life on the screen.

By her side! Kyle Cooke is wife Amanda Batula’s biggest fan amid her recent fertility and hormonal issues.

The 29th annual SAG Awards, at which actors honor their peers, is set for 5 p.m. PT/ 8 p.m. ET  Feb. 26. While the ceremony will take place at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles, the show will be livestreamed on Netflix’s YouTube channel for all to watch. Variety offers a primer on the kudos and what they portend for other awards.  Film Categories How do the SAG Awards line up with Oscars? Unlike most other kudos bodies, the SAG Awards actually overlap with Academy voters. This is one reason the SAG Awards are often seen as a major precursor to which actors will take home Oscar gold. Last year, the acting categories matched up perfectly between the two shows with all four SAG Award winners taking home Academy Awards. Many point to Jessica Chastain’s lead female actor SAG Award win for “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” as a turning point in the race. In 29 years, all four winners have matched perfectly eight times. A three out-of-four matchup is more common, having happened 11 times before.

J. Kim Murphy Marvel Studios has kicked the box office into high gear again. “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” landed the largest opening day of 2023 so far with a $46 million gross from 4,345 locations, a figure that includes $17.5 million from Thursday preview screenings. That marks the third-highest February opening day in history, standing behind two other superhero adventures, “Black Panther” ($75.9 million) and “Deadpool” ($47.3 million). “Quantumania” also landed the highest such figures for the “Ant-Man” series, beating out the 2015 original ($22.6 million) and 2018 sequel ($33 million). “Quantumania” is currently eyeing a three-day opening north of $100 million. Some more bullish industry predictions have the film ending up about $130 million over the four-day Presidents’ Day holiday frame. That would come in under the openings of last year’s Marvel slate, including “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” ($185 million), “Thor: Love and Thunder” ($144 million) and “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” ($181 million). But the “Ant-Man” films have typically carried a more modest profile than their Marvel peers (though still a super-sized one in comparison to the average studio release).

Back in 2020, shortly after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Evangeline Lilly became embroiled in controversy when she shared an Instagram post explaining why she wasn’t social distancing.

Gerald Fried, a composer for some of television’s biggest moments in the 1960s, died Friday at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Bridgeport, CT of pneumonia at age 95.

Victoria Beckham is making the most of the half-term break with her husband David, and two of their children, Cruz and Harper.On Saturday, the mum-of-four shared several photos from the family's recent ski trip to the Alps, and it included an adorable photo of Harper. In the photo, the 11-year-old sat in a designer white ski jacket while she made a heart-shape with her fingers, while smiling at the camera with the mountains and clear-blue sky creating the perfect backdrop.WATCH: Harper Beckham chooses angelic costume for HalloweenThis wasn't Harper's only appearance in Victoria's photo montage, as the youngster posed with her older brother, Cruz, 17, who adopted a thoughtful pose with a black jumper and gold chain necklace.Victoria made sure to appear in the photos as well, as she posed with her husband while taking a break from the winter sport.READ: Victoria Beckham honours Dame Vivienne Westwood at her memorial serviceThe fashion mogul looked divine in an all-black ensemble and ski goggles, and she gave fans a better look at her outfit when she shared a mirror selfie.She wore a black Prada jumper alongside her ski trousers and hat, and a pair of ski goggles that came from her own eyewear brand.

Zanab Jaffrey, left him at the altar, blindsided. On the show’s reunion episode, which aired a month later in November, Barnett, 28, was called out by his ex for questioning her for eating a pair of clementine oranges.“Are you about to eat two of those?” he asked in the clip, which was shown at the end of the episode. “Maybe, that’s a serving; you okay with that?” she replied.

Beverly Hills mansion for $55 million on Friday — $32.5 million less than its initial listing of $87.5 million in April 2022.The sprawling 30,500-square-foot home features 12 bedrooms and 20 bathrooms. The 6.2-acre estate is located in the exclusive North Beverly Park gated community.The “Ted” star, 51, took the property off the market in October due to climbing interest rates before re-listing it in November at $79.5 million.The Post reached out to Wahlberg reps for comment.

Forever friends. Ben Aaron, Kellie Pickler’s former Pickler & Ben cohost, has opened up about processing the death of the singer’s husband, Kyle Jacobs.

Deadline’s Contenders Film: The Nominees gets under way Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. PT with 12 panels featuring some of the year’s biggest crowd-pleasing movies as well as its most artistic critical hits. This final round of Contenders events this Oscar season features virtual Q&A panels with the on-screen stars, creatives and craftspeople behind 12 of the films that will be going for gold at the Dolby Theater less than a month from now.

Rich Hull is shifting to an advisory role at TelevisaUnivision in the wake of the Hispanic media giant’s acquisition of Vix, the Spanish-language streaming service he founded.

Kellie Pickler’s late husband, Kyle Jacobs, was proud of his career achievements before his tragic death.

Pink is celebrating the release of her new album in a major way!

Paul Wesley has filed for divorce from Ines de Ramon.According to legal documents, obtained by ET, Wesley filed for the dissolution of marriage Friday in Los Angeles County Superior Court. As for the reason behind the divorce, Wesley cited «irreconcilable differences.» The  actor, 40, and the 30-year-old jewelry industry exec tied the knot on Aug.

T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach's knows no bounds. Or borders. has obtained photos of the couple heading south of the border for a little R&R in the resort town of Puerto Vallarta in Mexico.

A woman who claims to have had an affair with Ben Ofoedu - Vanessa Feltz's ex-fiancé - has spoken out on their time together and the "awkward" phone call she had with Vanessa.The businesswoman, who has chosen not to reveal her real name and has instead asked to be known as 'Ella', has revealed how she met Ben, 50, in Ibiza and ended up falling "hopelessly in love" with him. Ella, 59, had remained silent for six years but decided to tell her story after Ben described their relationship as "purely sexual with no feelings involved" in a recent interview.

Joey Essex seems to have suffered from a leg injury, just one day ahead of appearing on Dancing On Ice.The former TOWIE star, 32, sparked concern that he might not be able to perform on Sunday evening’s episode after sharing a photo of his injury to Instagram.The reality star shared a photo of himself sitting on a bed with his leg wrapped up, writing that he’d “had better days” in a caption over the image. Joey is in a dancing couple with pro skater Vanessa Bauer, who he has been teasing a romance with.The pair are one of six remaining couples in the competition after former EastEnders star Patsy Palmer was the latest star to go home last week.

The Only Way is Essex star Megan McKenna was spotted stepping out of a London hotel alongside a popular footballer on Wednesday, after hinting that she's in a relationship. Megan McKenna, 30, stepped out of the Corinthia London the day after Valentine's Day alongside 25 year old Scottish footballer Oliver Burke.

Nepotism is just as rife in the UK as it is in the states, with many of your favourite actors and musicians actually hailing from super famous or well-off families. From the Redgrave clan that dates back to the 19th century (Roy Redgrave was a well-known silent film actor) to Sally from Corrie’s Bridgerton-breakout star daughter Phoebe Dynevor, who else has risen to fame from within the confines of the entertainment industry? Lottie Moss Everyone knows Ms Moss as the half-sister of the iconic supermodel, Kate Moss. In terms of her career path, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, as the 25 year old followed in her sibling’s footsteps for a short time by becoming a British fashion model, too.

Former This Morning host Eamonn Holmes has not held back his criticism as he discusses Prince Harry's best-selling memoir Spare. Appearing in his regular slot on GB News, Eamonn, 63, launched into a scathing rant about the royal, beginning: "All this Will and Harry nonsense.

There’s good news and bad news for Marvel Studios’ “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.” The good news is that the blockbuster earned $46 million from its opening day in North America and is on its way to a strong $100 million-plus 3-day opening from 4,345 screens, blowing past the $75.8 million launch of its 2018 predecessor to earn the highest opening for an “Ant-Man” film. If that figure holds through the weekend, “Quantumania” will also join fellow Marvel films “Deadpool” $132.4 million in 2016) and “Black Panther” ($202 million in 2018) as the third film to open to more than $100 million in February.

Nick Holdsworth Csaba Káel, head of Hungary’s National Film Institute (NFI), hopes to emulate an 18th century Magyar hussar hero at this year’s Berlinale European Film Market. Swashbuckling Count Andras Hadik occupied Berlin for one day in 1757 — in return for 300,000 silver thalers, left without destroying the city. Hadik’s adventure is the subject of one of the films the NFI will be marketing at the EFM. Káel plans to spend more than a day in Berlin, but also hopes Hungarian producers will leave with handsome sales ledgers after the market — without having to raise a ransom, like the handsome hussar. It is the first EFM for the NFI, since it was established in 2020, just as the pandemic hit, closing down the Berlinale’s market until this year.

Michelle Williams scored her fifth Oscar nomination for her work on The Fabelmans. After the announcement was made, Williams’ former Dawson’s Creek costars Busy Philipps and Joshua Jackson shared congratulatory messages on social media.

Michelle Williams got some sweet messages about her big accomplishment on Tuesday — just not from everyone.

Proud of their friend. Busy Philipps and Joshua Jackson were quick to congratulate their former Dawson’s Creek costar Michelle Williams after she earned her fifth career Oscar nomination.

The Art Directors Guild will present Oscar-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro with the William Cameron Menzies Award, to honor his visually striking and emotionally rich body of work. Del Toro will receive the award at the 27th ADG’s Excellence in Production Design Awards on Saturday, February 18 at the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown.

OSCAR Curtis joins the cast of Hollyoaks as he takes over the role of Lucas Hay. The newcomer is taking on the role of Ste Hay (Kieron Richardson)’s son Lucas, previously played by William Hall. William played the role of Ste and Amy Barnes’ son since 2014.