It was nowhere near as good as that.
There wouldâve been many who havenât seen Weapons or even know of the plot and therefore mightâve been quite confused with this yearâs Oscars intro. However, they probably would at least recognise the filmâs now iconic antagonist, from online viral memes and press tours over the past 6 months.
Nope. Had no idea what he was doing. Had to look for an explanation online when he said he borrowed the actressâs wig. Still not familiar with the movie so donât get it.
Australia has seven nominations, led by The Narrow Road to the Deep North which is nominated for Best Limited Series and Best Performance in a Drama (Jacob Elordi).
The move coincides with the Academyâs broadcast deal with YouTube from the 2029 Oscars.
UPDATE 8/4
The 99th Oscars will be held on March 14, 2027 and the 100th Oscars will take place on March 5, 2028.
Baftaâs âunreservedâ apology to the Black and disability communities came two days after the BBCâs executive complaints unit found the broadcaster breached its editorial standards when it broadcast the racial slur.
BAFTA TV Awards
Not a surprise.
Also:
The ousted chief executive of the Australian Film Institute, Damian Trewhella, is seeking to be reinstated, alleging that he was the victim of a sham redundancy, in a case before the Federal Court in Melbourne this week. The case is set to expose deep divisions at the organisation that runs the countryâs version of the Oscars and has such celebrated screen identities as George Miller, Russell Crowe, Nicole Kidman, Cate Blanchett, Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin in honorary positions.
Weeks of bitter recriminations have followed the instituteâs chair, film financier, writer and producer Jack Christian, surprisingly announcing that long-time chief executive Trewhella was departing just over a month after the horror film Bring Her Back and miniseries The Narrow Road to the Deep North dominated the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards. âOn behalf of the board I thank him for his vision, tireless commitment and contributions,â Christian said in a statement from the board on March 19. Later the same day, Trewhella made it clear that he wanted to keep his job. âI have not resigned, nor have I agreed to âstep downâ,â he said in his own media release. âI remain fully committed to returning to my role.â
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The Traitors US was a big winner at the eighth annual Real TV Awards, taking home five trophies including including Best Competition Series and Best Host for Alan Cumming.
https://deadline.com/2026/06/2026-critics-choice-real-tv-awards-winners-1236940030/
Knee High Spies and Moonbird were the only Australian winners at Banff Rockie Awards.