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Episode Date: March 16, 2026Oscars 2025: A Historic Tie and Bold Storytelling - The 98th Academy Awards saw a surprising tie in Best Live Action Short Film, with Kumail Nanjiani announcing the split between Two People Excha...nging Saliva and The Singers. Ryan Cooglers Sinners dominated with 16 nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan. Other notable films like Marty Supreme, Frankenstein, and Hamnet also received strong recognition. Fans buzzed over snubs like Ariana Grande from Wicked: For Good and Paul Mescal from Best Supporting Actor. Key winners included Amy Madigan for Best Supporting Actress in Weapons, Frankenstein for Makeup and Hairstyling and Costume Design, and KPop Demon Hunters for Best Animated Feature. The new Best Casting award went to Cassandra Kulukundis for One Battle After Another. The night showcased bold storytelling, setting up big conversations as these films reach wider audiences. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/58e795997bf554a6
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The 98th Academy Awards wrapped up last night with a rare surprise in the best live-action short film category.
Kamail Najiani announced a genuine tie between two people exchanging saliva and the singers, splitting the Oscar between the two films.
Hosted by Conan O'Brien at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, the ceremony celebrated the top movies from 2025.
Ryan Cougler's centers dominated with a record 16 nominations,
including Best Picture and Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan.
Paul Thomas Anderson's one battle after another followed with 13 nods,
while films like Marty Supreme, Frankenstein, and Hamid also racked up.
Strong contention in major races.
Fans buzzed over snubs like Ariana Grande from Wicked for Good,
which got shut out entirely despite buzz,
and Paul Miscow from supporting actor.
Frontrunners included Jesse Buckley and Best Actress for Hamnet and a tight Best Actor Field with Timothy Chalameh, Jordan, and Leonardo DiCaprio.
Key winners included Amy Madigan for Best Supporting Actress and Weapons, Frankenstein for makeup and hairstyling and costume design and K-pop Demon.
Hunters for Best Animated Feature.
The new Best Casting Award went to Cassandra Kulukundis for one battle after another.
Overall, the night highlighted bold storytelling from Senors and others,
setting up big conversations as these films head wider audiences soon.
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