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‘It Was Just An Accident’ co-writer arrested in Iran after condemning regime
Jafar Panahi responds with statement: “Mehdi Mahmoudian is a witness, a listener, and a rare moral presence.”
How did UK and Ireland producers, locations and craft talent fare in the Oscar nominations?
‘Hamnet’ and ‘Bugonia’ lead the field.
Oscars 2026: ‘Sinners’ leads with all-time record 16 nominations
Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another also had a strong showing with 13 nominations.
‘Blue Moon’ screenwriter Robert Kaplow on how he made Ethan Hawke cry
Robert Kaplow dreamed for decades of writing about lyricist Lorenz Hart. The Blue Moon screenwriter tells Screen how he finally achieved his goal, with help from Richard Linklater and Ethan Hawke.
YouTube to air Oscars starting in 2029
Academy’s flagship show will air live and for free to platform’s 2bn-plus global viewers.
Academy unveils Oscar shortlists including new casting category
Nominations for 98th Academy Awards will be announced on January 22, 2026.
How Oscar entry ‘The Heart Is A Muscle’ aims to show South Africa in a new light – The Screen Podcast
In this bonus episode, we speak to director Imran Hamdulay and star Keenan Arrison about the South African Oscar submission.
Palme d’Or-winning director Jafar Panahi sentenced in absentia to one year in prison in Iran
Director is currently in the United States promoting Oscar contender It Was Just an Accident
Cherien Dabis’ Palestinian historical epic ‘All That’s Left Of You’ picked up for UK-Ireland
EXCLUSIVE: Jordan’s Oscar entry will be released theatrically across UK-Ireland on February 6.
Eighty-six international features eligible for consideration at 98th Oscars
Shortlists will be announced December 16, nominations unveiled January 22, 2026.
