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'Deeply Honoured': Wētā FX and Kiwi Costume Talent Earn 2026 Oscar Noms
The 2026 Oscar nominations reveal significant snubs and multiple recognitions, with some films receiving up to 16 nominations, highlighting ongoing Academy preferences.
- The nominations list for the 98th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles, hosted by Conan O'Brien, sparked debate as No Other Choice was shut out and Jesse Plemons missed an acting nod.
- Under American designer Deborah L. Scott, Weta Workshop created more than 2,000 costume items for Avatar: Fire and Ash, while Weta FX earned a Best Visual Effects nomination.
- Sinners and One Battle After Another led nomination tallies with 16 and 13 respectively, while Jacob Elordi and Benicio del Toro earned Best Supporting Actor nods.
- Amanda Seyfried's performance was described as the year's biggest snub despite praise, while critics argued composer Lopatin deserved a nomination for his score and upcoming film The Christophers.
- Industry observers expect some overlooked artists to be back next year, urging a nomination push for 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, while Steven Soderbergh remains poised to re-emerge.
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Leaning Left3Leaning Right1Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution50% Left
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Left
50% Left
L 50%
C 33%
R 17%
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