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Oscar Predictions and TV Reviews
Variety's awards circuit section offers predictions for the upcoming Oscars, including potential Best Director nominees like Christopher Nolan. A review of HBO’s DC drama 'Lanterns' highlights its influences while praising performances by Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre.
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Of all the superheroes to give the gritty realism treatment, the Green Lantern is an odd choice. Tasked with enforcing intergalactic order with a magic ring bestowed by a group of blue aliens (before the Na’avi, there were the Guardians), the character occupies the opposite end of the tonal spectrum
2026-08-14 16:00 UTC
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XPRIZE announced the judges for its sci-fi film competition, which aims to inspire optimistic adaptations of a technology-enabled future. Neil deGrasse Tyson, Neal Stephenson, Mira Lane and Rod Roddenberry will preside over the competition. The panel will help select the grand prize winner, who will
2026-08-14 16:00 UTC
Variety
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis.
2026-08-14 16:05 UTC