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With Shōgun's move from limited to drama series, we take a look at what that means for both categories — who's moves up in limited, who moves out in drama — with EW TV critic Kristen Baldwin's updated nomination predictions. Plus, Olivia Colman is ineligible for guest actress in a drama for appearance in The Crown series finale — so who gets her slot? Plus, Kristen talks to Reservation Dogs star,...

We've broken down EW critic Kristen Baldwin's Emmy nominations predictions, now it's time to stump for the actors and shows we think are more deserving of voters' attention and worthy of being nominationed — EW sr. writer Devan Coggan and writer Sydney Bucksbaum join Awardist host Gerrad Hall to advocate for some of the best of the past year. Plus, Gerrad chats with Oscar winner Gary Oldman about...

Baby Reindeer creator and star Richard Gadd and his costar Jessica Gunning chat with Awardist host Gerrad Hall about the enormous success of their Netflix limited series based on Gadd’s own experience with a stalker and sexual abuse. Plus, EW critic Kristen Baldwin breaks down her predictions for Emmy nominees in the reality categories. And we want to hear your thoughts and questions — call 657-79...

The comedy and drama guest-actor categories are stacked with big-name stars. The Bear and SNL could take a large portion of those in the comedy races — EW critic Kristen Baldwin reveals who she thinks stands the best chances of getting a nod. Plus, Awardist host Gerrad Hall chats with the stars of the hit FX limited series Shōgun, Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai. And we want to hear your thoughts a...

With The White Lotus, Ted Lasso, Barry, and other series no longer in the mix, the supporting actor and actress categories have lots of openings to fill — EW critic Kristen Baldwin shares her predictions for contenders from The Morning Show, The Gilded Age, Abbott Elementary, The Bear, True detective, Fargo, and more. Plus, Ripley star and producer Andrew Scott chats with Awardist host Gerrad Hall...

With Succession, Better Call Saul, The White Lotus, Ted Lasso, The Bear, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and other contenders out of the race this year, the race is truly on for the drama and comedy acting categories — EW critic Kristen Baldwin reveals her (current) predictions for nominations in the lead acting categories for drama, comedy, and limited/anthology series or movie. Plus, Awardist host Ge...

The Bear star Ayo Edebiri is making the jump from supporting to lead, and some limited series may switch to drama — we break down how all of that could impact the 2024 Emmys race. Plus, how Emma Stone and Robert Downey Jr. could win Oscars and Emmys in the same year. We Were the Lucky One star Joey King chats with Awardist host Gerrad Hall about that Hulu series, whether she'd reprise her Emmy-nom...

We're kicking off the 2024 Emmys season with our thoughts on likely nominees for Outstanding Drama, Comedy, and Limited/Anthology Series — Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW TV Critic Kristen Baldwin break down the top contenders. Plus, Gerrad chats with Nicholas Galitzine and Taylor Zakhar Perez, stars of the hit TV movie and contender Red, White & Royal Blue. And we want to hear your thoughts and...

Don’t touch that dial, it’s Emmys Season on The Awardist! With the dazzling Oscars season behind us, we are now turning our attention to smaller screens to track which shows are headed to the podium and which shows stopped us in our tracks. Join Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly’s Executive editor and EW’s tv-obsessed staffers every Thursday starting April 4th, as we share our opinionated hot take...

The time has come — EW Oscars expert Joey Nolfi offers his final predictions for who will win at the 95th Academy Awards. He also shares insights into our annual secret ballot, where four anonymous voters (a director, writer, actress, and marketer) share their picks and why they voted (or didn't) for someone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Unlike the 2023 BAFTA Awards, where none of the winners went on to win Oscars, this year's ceremony awarded many of the names we've heard all season — but Best Actor still remains a tight race between Cillian Murphy, who won the BAFTA, and Paul Giamatti, who's won many other precursors. We preview the SAG Awards and offer predictions for the main categories. Plus, Past Lives writer and director Ce...

The Holdovers star and Best Actor nominee Paul Giamatti chats with Awardist host Gerrad Hall. Plus, our thoughts on odds for that movie and whether it could pull off an upset over current presumed winner Oppenheimer, inside the Oscar nominees luncheon where Ryan Gosling and Messi, the dog from Anatomy of a Fall, were the big attractions, and which categories we'd love to see a surprise winner on O...

From Tracy Chapman and Joni Mitchell to Fantasia's Tina Turner tribute and Taylor Swift's big win, we recap highlight of the 2024 Grammys and discuss what Billie Eilish and Finneas' two wins for their Barbie song "What Was I Made For?" mean for their Oscar hopes. Plus, we talk to Rustin star and Best Actor nominee Colman Domingo about his performance at gay civil rights activist Bayard Rustin, as...

Will Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Billie Eilish, or perhaps someone else be the big winnner at the 66th Grammy Awards? Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW Music Editor Jason Lamphier break down the top categories and offer predictions for who should and will win. Plus, Gerrad chats with The Holdovers Oscar nominees Da'Vine Joy Randolph about her quietly devastating performance in that film, which which...

Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW's Oscars expert Joey Nolfi do a deep-dive into the discourse surrounding Best Director and Best Actress snubs for Barbie's Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie, and why it points to a more complex issue within the minds of Academy voters. Plus, Joey offers his Oscar winner predictions for Best Picture, Director, and the four acting categories. Learn more about your ad ch...

Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW editor-in-chief break down the 2024 Oscar nominations in a live X Space, analyzing the biggest snubs — Barbie director Greta Gerwig, Barbie star Margot Robbie, Killers of the Flower Moon star Leonardo DiCaprio, and more — and surprises — Barbie star America Ferrera, American Fiction star Sterling K. Brown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...

Fresh off the SAG Awards nominations and Critics Choice Awards ceremony, EW awards expert Joey Nolfi and Awardist host Gerrad Hall analyze how those will impact the race, and Joey offers his Oscar nomination predictions for Picture, Director, Actress, Actor, Supporting Actress, Supporting Actor, Animated Feature, and Song. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Four months later...the 2023 Emmys will finally be handed out. EW critic Kristen Baldwin shares her predictions for who she thinks will and should win in the major categories. Plus, our theories about why ratings for the Golden Globes were up and thoughts on Jo Koy's hosting job. And Awardist host Gerrad Hall sits down with for 'Hot Priest' Andrew Scott, who turns in a deeply emotional and profoun...

Will Carey Mulligan or Lily Gladstone win Best Drama Actress? Emma Stone, Margot Robbie, or Fantasia Barrino for Musical or Comedy Actress? And can anyone beat Maestro's Bradley Cooper? We break down the categories we're most excited about at this weekend's Golden Globes. And EW's Oscars expert Joey Nolfi shares his updated Oscar nomination predictions. Plus, Awardist host Gerrad Hall chats with M...

The one and only Oprah Winfrey sits down with The Awardist for an in-depth chat about the new musical movie version of The Color Purple, which she produces, alongside star Fantasia Barrino, who previously starred in the Broadway version. Plus, we breakdown the Critics Choice Award nominations, where Barbie dominated with 18 total, and we analyze Ryan Gosling's unexpected awards run for his stellar...

We break down the nominations for the Golden Globe Awards and what it means for lead nominees Barbie and Oppenheimer, and whether Killers of the Flower Moon will come out on top. Plus, we sit down with American Fiction writer and director Cord Jefferson, as well as Origin writer and director Ava DuVernay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A handful of movies are making recent leaps ahead in the 2024 Oscars race including Killers of the Flower Moon — along with its director, Martin Scorsese, and star Lily Gladstone — as well as May December supporting star Charles Melton, The Holdovers supporting star Da'Vine Joy Randolph, and All of Us Strangers. We analyze their latest wins and honors. Plus, American Fiction, May December, and Pas...

It's one of the most buzzed-about movies of Fall, but will Saltburn's shocking moments be too much for Oscar voters or will they appreciate the story's emotional complexity and commentary on status and class? We break down which categories Emerald Fennell's movie should and could get nominated, including the Best Director race. Awardist host Gerrad Hall also chats with Fennell about her second fea...

First reactions from The Color Purple are declaring it a series contender — Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW editor in chief Patrick Gomez share their thoughts on the movie and who stands the best chance for nominations. Plus, the Best Actress race is a heated contest, with a dozen serious contenders — we discuss whether the Academy should expand the category to include more nominees. And Past Liv...

Killers of the Flower Moon stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Lily Gladstone reflect on their experience making Martin Scorsese's epic about the Osage Reign of Terror in 1920 Oklahoma. Plus, EW writer Lauren Huff joins Awardist host Gerrad Hall to discuss Jimmy Kimmel's return as Oscars host, how tributes from film festivals and awards bodies factor into campaigns, and audience reaction to Emerald Fennel...