Clayton Davis

The 2025 Oscars season was defined by category fraud, social media scandals, and needed lifeline for independent cinema.

"I'm Still Here" has won the Oscar for best international feature, the first Brazilian movie to win the category.

How FilmNation became the studio and production company behind the top two Oscar contenders for best picture, "Anora" and "Conclave."

The 2025 Oscars will feature a James Bond songs tribute to be performed at this year's ceremony.

The Oscars producers reveal film clips are back for this year's ceremony, and there will be surprise reunions.

The curtains have closed on the Oscars, and as we peer over the horizon following a six-month Hollywood hiatus due to the union strikes, the initial trepidation over a sparse cinematic future will be sure to dissipate once you look at the road ahead. Contrary to fears, the film landscape appears not just replenished but […]

Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual […]

Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual […]

2025 Oscars best visual effects predictions include "Dune: Part Two," "Gladiator II," "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" and "Deadpool & Wolverine."

2025 Oscars Best Adapted Screenplay Predictions include "Joker 2," "A Complete Unknown," "Nickel Boys," "Dune 2" and "The Piano Lesson."