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Episode Date: March 16, 2026Oscars debut new category: Achievement in Casting, with Cassandra Kulukundis winning for One Battle After Another. Stars like Gwyneth Paltrow, Paul Mescal, and Delroy Lindo present, highlighting ...the role of casting directors in big films. Other nominees include Nina Gold, Jennifer Venditti, Gabriel Domingues, and Francine Maisler. Kulukundis thanks the Academy, joking about Paul Thomas Andersons fourteen nominations. The last new category was Best Animated Feature in 2001, with this addition recognizing behind-the-scenes work. 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/1f31b2609dac34d4
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The Oscars introduced a brand new category this year for the first time in more than 20 years.
Achievement in casting went to Cassandra Kulu Kundas for her work on one battle after another.
This marked the debut of the award at the 98th annual ceremony, highlighting the key role casting directors' play in big films.
presenters included stars like Gwyneth Poutro, Paul Mescal, and Delroy Lindo from the nominated movies.
Other nominees were Nina Gold for Hamnet, Jennifer Vendiddy for Marty Supreme, Gabriel Dominguez for the Secret Agent, and Francine Maisler for sinners.
All these projects also earned Best Picture Nods and Acting Nominations for talents like Leonardo DiCaprio and Michael B. Jordan.
In her acceptance speech, Kulukundas thanked the Academy for creating the category,
after years of advocacy, she added a fun jab at director Paul Thomas Anderson,
noting her win came before his despite his 14 nominations.
Cameras caught him laughing with wife Maya Rudolph.
The last new Oscar category was Best Animated Feature back in 2001.
Leading up to the show, casting directors like Mazler got spotlight moments,
including thanks from the Center's cast at the SAG Awards on March 1st.
This edition recognizes behind-the-scenes work that shapes Oscar.
contenders. Setting the stage for more visibility in future ceremonies. Support for this
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