INTERVIEWS

Cassandra Kulukundis made history as the first-ever Academy Award winner for Best Casting. In this Oscars Special, she discusses her enduring partnership with Paul Thomas Anderson, the joy of finding authentic talent, and the emotional performances that brought "One Battle After Another" to life.

Jessie Buckley in the press room at the 2026 Academy Awards is a ray of light. After her powerhouse performance in Hamnet, she shared what playing a mother means to her on screen and in real life.

As the 98th Academy Awards approach, the race has shifted from predictable campaigning to a historic realignment of industry values. From the record-breaking momentum of Sinners to the rise of Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest masterpiece, we analyze the data and guild alignments to bring you the definitive predictions for Hollywood’s biggest night.