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Nominations for the BAFTA Film Awards 2026
‘One Battle After Another’, ‘Sinners’, ‘Marty Supreme’ and ‘Hamnet’ lead the nominations for the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026. The nominations for the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026 have now been announced through a live broadcast, presented by Aimee Lou Wood and David Jonsson. The awards, now in their 79th year, celebrate cinematic achievements from […]
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Meet the Casting Director: Robin D. Cook on ‘Frankenstein’

Casting director Robin D. Cook discusses how Jacob Elordi was cast in ‘Frankenstein’ and her advice for actors. Robin D. Cook is a seven-time Emmy and 19-time Casting Society Artios Award nominee, whose credits span prestigious television shows and acclaimed films, including The Handmaid’s Tale, Matlock, the Oscar-nominated Room and cult favorite Scott Pilgrim vs. […]

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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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