Category: News & Advice
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Full List of Oscars 2026 Nominations
Recognition for ‘Hamnet’, ‘Sinners’, ‘Sentimental Value’ and Nina Gold as the Oscars nominations 2026 are announced. The nominations for the 98th Academy Award have now been revealed at a ceremony at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverley Hills, presented by actors Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman. Sinners has set a new record with an incredible…
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Nina Gold Secures Oscar Nomination for Hamnet
Nina Gold makes history as the first British nominee for the inaugural Academy Award for Best Casting. The 2026 Academy Award nominations have officially made history, and at the heart of the celebration is British casting icon Nina Gold, who has been recognised for her transformative work on Hamnet. For the first time in the…
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The CDG Casting Awards 2026 Nominations
The Casting Directors’ Guild reveals the exceptional talent shortlisted for the 2026 CDG Casting Awards. The Casting Directors Guild (CDG) has officially revealed the nominees for the 2026 CDG Casting Awards. We’re proud to support the CDG Awards, celebrating the extraordinary skill and artistry of casting professionals across film, television, theatre, and commercials. This year…
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Bradley Peake on the Vertical Drama Boom
From viral CEO roles to shooting seasons in a week, actor Bradley Peake explores the fast-paced, high-stakes world of the vertical drama industry. Acting is an industry famously defined by the grandeur of the stage and the spectacle of the big screen, but for Bradley Peake, the most vital opportunities are currently happening on the…
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Bernard Telsey and Tiffany Little Canfield: A Wicked Team
Casting directors Bernard Telsey and Tiffany Little Canfield on casting ‘Wicked’ and being shortlisted for the first casting Oscar. The lead-up to the Academy Awards is always a time of great excitement and anticipation, but this year feels more momentous than usual. For the first time, the vital work of casting directors will be recognised…
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Meet the Casting Director: Francine Maisler on ‘Sinners’
Casting director Francine Maisler shares her experience with ‘Sinners’, casting Miles Caton and her thoughts on the rest of the cast. Casting director Francine Maisler has long been a trusted creative partner for some of today’s most distinctive filmmakers. Her collaborations span projects with Alejandro González Iñárritu, Denis Villeneuve and Ryan Coogler, including their work…
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Full List of Golden Globes Winners 2026
‘Adolescence’ and ‘One Battle After Another’ lead the Golden Globes 2026 winners, with ‘Hamnet’ winning the Best Film – Drama award. The winners of the 83rd Golden Globes have now been revealed in a ceremony hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser in Los Angeles. Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another led the film category, securing…
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The Less Healthy Food Ad Ban: A Guide for Performers and Agents
How the 2026 Less Healthy Food advertising ban impacts bookings, fees and strategy for commercial agents and actors. New year, new rules. As we bin the unloved mini Bounty’s and dust off our running shoes, the Less Healthy Food and Drink (LHF) advertising restrictions – which came into effect on 5 January 2026 – may…
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2026 Artios Awards Nominations
The casting teams behind ‘Adolescence’, ‘Dept Q’, ‘Hament’ and ‘Sinners’ amongst those nominated for 41st Artios Awards. The Casting Society of America (CSA) has announced the nominees for the 2026 Artios Awards. The Awards celebrate the year’s most outstanding achievements in casting across film, television, theatre and new media, with the casting teams behind Adolescence,…
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The Wellbeing Practitioner’s On-Set Role
How on-set wellbeing practitioners provide vital, confidential support for cast and crew. There’s no doubt that there is, and has been for some time, a mental health crisis in the arts. Long working hours, job insecurity, endless auditions and rejections are just some of the daily challenges that performing artists and creatives face. As a…