By Matt Neglia 

​Just like how with yesterday, we found out which screenplays would be ineligible for the WGA Awards, as per Variety, we have now found out which films cores will be disqualified from competing for Best Original Score this year at the Oscars.

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By Matt Neglia 

​The Academy Of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences has revealed the list of the films contending for a nomination in the Best Animated Feature category at this year's Oscars. 25 films in total have been submitted and some could still be disqualified before the official nominations are announced if they don't screen in time. But of these 25, five of them will be nominated this year for Best Animated Feature Film.

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​By Will Mavity 

​Although in the past, Disney has campaigned its Marvel films for Oscar nominations across the board in categories ranging from Best Actor to Best Picture to Best Original Score, this year, it will not be campaigning its hit film "Avengers: Infinity War" for any categories outside of Best Visual Effects.

By Will Mavity

Although Focus Features is busy with awards contenders like “BlacKkKlansman” and “Boy Erased,” it has announced a potentially huge new Oscar contender for next year: “Tubman”​

By Matt Neglia 

​​A few weeks ago, the Academy Of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences sent shockwaves through the industry when they announced three major changes: A date change for the 2020 Oscar Ceremony, the removal of certain awards from the main show which are to edited into a montage to be shown later in the evening and the creation of a new Oscar category: Best Popular Film.

The news was met with questions, criticism and debate from the team here at Next Best Picture, members of the industry and the public itself. Now, after another meeting held by Academy members, we have finally received some clarification regarding these changes.

By Josh Parham 

Shocked.

​That's how everyone felt after it was just recently announced that Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle ("Slumdog Millionaire"), who had previously been hired to direct the forthcoming 007 film, had left the project. According to a statement on the James Bond Twitter page, Boyle parted ways with Michael G. Wilson and Barbra Broccoli, the two main producers of the Bond films, as well as star Daniel Craig, due to “creative differences.” Such an announcement is unprecedented in the history of the series, especially with a shooting schedule that was supposed to commence in a matter of months. Now the wild speculation begins as to who could possibly take the reins of this film. These are some options that I would personally like to see considered.

By Will Mavity 

​In a jaw-dropping announcement, The Academy of Motion Picture of Arts and Sciences has announced huge changes to the Oscars telecast which will have big ramifications for the film industry.

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By Will Mavity

​Nicole Kidman and Margot Robbie are joining Charlize Theron in Jay Roach’s ("Game Change" & "Trumbo") Roger Ailes Fox News Sexual Harassment film which is still untitled at the moment.

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​By Will Mavity 

​Disney has announced the full cast for J.J. Abrams’ upcoming “Star Wars: Episode IX.” The main cast from “The Force Awakens” and “The Last Jedi” are returning, along with series veterans, Anthony Daniels (C-3PO), Billy Dee Williams (Lando Calrissian), and Mark Hammil (Luke Skywalker). 

By Matt Neglia 

​The official lineup for the 75th Venice Film Festival has been announced. There are a few world premieres and a few classics being restored as well. The competition jury will be led by last year's winner for the Golden Lion and eventually the Oscar for Best Picture and Best Director, Guillermo del Toro ("The Shape Of Water").

Click below to see which films will be coming to the festival this year.

By Will Mavity 

With two "Game Of Thrones" directors receiving Emmy nominations recently for the show’s seventh season, it is a reminder of the considerable talent on display behind the camera. The show’s latest double nomination also reminds us that "Game Of Thrones" is bumping TV directors to feature directors at an unprecedented rate. For years, TV directors and feature directors operated with little overlap. Occasionally, a Mimi Leder would make the jump from television to film, or an icon like Peter Bogdanovich might direct an episode or two of "The Sopranos," but generally, the two types of directors remained separate. ​

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By Will Mavity 

Three-Time Oscar Nominated Director Terrence Malick's (“The Thin Red Line” & “The Tree Of Life”) new film, “Radegund" is reportedly eyeing a fall premiere date with a potential festival run. His last three films have been experimental and divisive in both their critical and audience reaction, but now returning with a new DP and a traditional script, the legendary filmmaker could find himself back in the awards season hunt yet again.

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By Will Mavity 

Scarlett Johansson may have been the subject of negative press in recent weeks due to her controversial statements regarding transgender representation on screen, but that hasn’t halted Marvel’s desire to get a “Black Widow” solo movie to move forward. Deadline reports that Cate Shortland (“Lore" & “Berlin Syndrome”) has officially signed on to direct Marvel’s "Black Widow." 

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By Will Mavity 

​Fans of "Under The Skin," "Birth" and "Sexy Beast" have wondered for ages as to what Jonathan Glazer’s follow up project would be. Last year, the writer/director revealed that he had been hard at work on his follow-up project, but refused to share any further details. Now, in an interview on the Dash Of Drash podcast, the Director has revealed his next film will be an Auschwitz-set holocaust drama, likely due out in 2020. 

By Daniel Howat 

​After helming back-to-back Bond films “Skyfall” and “Spectre,” Sam Mendes has set his next project: World War I film “1917.” According to Variety, the spec package was purchased by Spielberg’s Amblin Partners. Other than the WWI setting, nothing else is known yet about the plot of the film.

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