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On the set of the filming of Supacell (Season 1)
What's Filming in the UK and Ireland in February 2026
From Beatles biopics to the second seasons of ‘Supacell’ and ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’, here are the productions currently filming in February. A brand new year means a brand new slate of exciting new projects currently filming in the UK and Ireland. This year, we’re set to see a huge number of blockbusters […]
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Stellan Skarsgård and Elle Fanning in Sentimental Value
Avy Kaufman: From the Oscars to ‘Sentimental Value’

Legendary casting director Avy Kaufman on ‘Sentimental Value’, Elle Fanning and the new Casting Oscar. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Avy Kaufman moved to New York City to study dance at college and never looked back. Today, her casting agency stands as a powerhouse of the industry, fuelled by a career that began with a leap […]

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Robert Aramayo shaking hands with the Queen in 'I Swear'
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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Jacob Elordi as The Creature in Frankenstein
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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Paddington the Musical nominated for a CDG Award
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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