BAFTA, Critics Choice, DGA Awards bring final contenders out to play

Los Angeles, March 11 : The talk about the awards season is nearing an end, with Oscar voting getting underway on March 17.

So every contender is looking to gain an advantage, and the BAFTA and Critics Choice Award (CCA) ceremonies, which take place March 13, provide that opportunity.

At CCA, Kenneth Branaghs Belfast and Steven Spielbergs West Side Story lead the tally with 11 nominations apiece, including best picture, reports Variety.At BAFTA, Belfasts six-nom tally isnt as robust as Focus Features would have liked, but prospects look strong for the film to pick up wins for original screenplay, outstanding British film and possibly supporting actor Ciaran Hinds, who is a legend across the pond.

However, the momentum for CODA has been palpable since its cast won the ensemble trophy at the Screen Actors Guild Awards: The family drama is a dark horse for the best picture prize at CCA and is even more likely to add another statuette to supporting actor nominee Troy Kotsurs shelf.The safest place for West Side Story to find love has been Ariana DeBoses performance as Anita in the supporting actress category.

She seems to be the one sure-fire bet to sweep the televised awards, given that the film may struggle to win in other categories, although its competitive in many.The front-runner for both ceremonies is Jane Campions The Power of the Dog.

BAFTA Awards Predictions:Best Film: The Power of the Dog (Netflix)Alternate: BelfastOutstanding British Film: Belfast (Focus Features)Alternate: No Time to DieOutstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer: Passing (Netflix)Alternate: Boiling PointFilm Not in the English Language: Drive My Car (Japan) - Ryusuke Hamaguchi, Teruhisa YamamotoAlternate: The Worst Person in the WorldDocumentary: Flee - Jonas Poher Rasmussen.Monica HellstromAlternate: Summer of SoulAnimated Film: Encanto (Walt Disney Pictures) -- Jared Bush, Byron Howard, Yvett Merino, Clarke SpencerAlternate: FleeDirector: Jane Campion, The Power of the Dog (Netflix)Alternate: Ryusuke Hamaguchi, Drive My CarOriginal Screenplay: Belfast (Focus Features) -- Kenneth BranaghAlternate: Licorice PizzaAdapted Screenplay: The Power of the Dog (Netflix) - Jane CampionAlternate: The Lost DaughterLeading Actress: Renate Reinsve, The Worst Person in the World (Neon)Alternate: Alana Haim, Licorice PizzaLeading Actor: Benedict Cumberbatch, The Power of the Dog (Netflix)Alternate: Will Smith, King RichardSupporting Actress: Ariana DeBose, West Side Story (20th Century Studios)Alternate: Aunjanue Ellis, King RichardSupporting Actor: CiarAin Hinds, Belfast (Focus Features)Alternate: Troy Kotsur,CODAOriginal Score: Dune (Warner Bros) - Hans ZimmerAlternate: The Power of the DogCasting: Dune (Warner Bros) - Francine MaislerAlternate: King RichardCinematography: Dune (Warner Bros) -- Greig FraserAlternate: The Tragedy of MacbethEditing: Belfast (Focus Features) - Una Ni DhonghaileAlternate: DuneProduction Design: Dune (Warner Bros) - Patrice Vermette, Zsuzsanna SiposAlternate: Nightmare AlleyCostume Design: Dune (Warner Bros) - Robert Morgan, Jacqueline WestAlternate: CruellaMake Up & Hair: Cruella (Walt Disney Pictures) - Nadia Stacey, Naomi DonneAlternate: DuneSound: Dune (Warner Bros) - Mac Ruth, Mark Mangini, Doug Hemphill, Theo Green, Ron BartlettAlternate: West Side StorySpecial Visual Effects: Dune (Warner Bros) - Brian Connor, Paul Lambert, Tristan Myles, Gerd NefzerAlternate: No Time to DieBritish Short Animation: Affairs of the Art -- Joanna Quinn, Les MillsAlternate: Do Not Feed the PigeonsBritish Short Film: The Black Cop - Cherish OtekaAlternate: Three Meetings of the Extraordinary CommitteeEE Rising Star Award: Harrison DickinsonAlternate: Kodi Smit-McPheeDirectors Guild of America Awards (DGA) Film & TVOutstanding Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film: Jane Campion, The Power of the Dog (Netflix)Alternate: Denis Villeneuve, DuneOutstanding Achievement of a First-Time Feature Film Director: Maggie Gyllenhaal, The Lost Daughter (Netflix)Alternate: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Tick, Tick a Boom!Outstanding Achievement in Documentary: Ahmir Questlove Thompson, Summer of Soul (Hulu/Searchlight Pictures)Alternate: Stanley Nelson, AtticaOutstanding Achievement in Drama Series: Lorene Scafaria, Succession (HBO)Alternate: Robert Pulcini, Shari Springer Berman, SuccessionOutstanding Achievement in Comedy Series: Lucia Aniello, Hacks (HBO Max)Alternate: Mike White, The White LotusOutstanding Achievement in Limited Series: Barry Jenkins, The Underground Railroad (Prime Video)Alternate: Barry Levinson, DopesickOutstanding Achievement in Variety/Talk/News/Sport (Regularly Scheduled): Don Roy King, Saturday Night Live (NBC)Alternate: Paul Pennolino and Christopher Werner, Last Week Tonight with John OliverOutstanding Achievement in Variety/Talk/News/Sport (Specials): Bo Burnham, Bo Burnham: Inside (Netflix)Alternate: Paul Dugdale, Adele One Night OnlyOutstanding Achievement in Reality Series: Ramy Romany, Making the CutAlternate: Ben Simms, Running Wild with Bear GryllsOutstanding Achievement in Childrens Programs: James Bobin, The Mysterious Benedict SocietyAlternate: Smriti MundhraCritics Choice Awards (Film & Television)Film CategoriesBest Picture: The Power of the DogAlternate: CODAActor: Will Smith, King Richard (Warner Bros)Alternate: Andrew Garfield, Tick, Tick a Boom!Actress: Kristen Stewart, Spencer (Neon/Topic Studios)Alternate: Olivia Colman, The Lost DaughterSupporting Actor: Troy Kotsur, CODA (Apple Original Films)Alternate: Kodi Smit-McPhee, The Power of the DogSupporting Actress: Ariana DeBose, West Side Story (20th Century Studios)Alternate: Aunjanue Ellis, King RichardYoung Actor/Actress: Jude Hill, Belfast (Focus Features)Alternate: Rachel Zegler, West Side StoryDirector: Jane Campion, The Power of the Dog (Netflix)Alternate: Denis Villeneuve, DuneOriginal Screenplay: Licorice Pizza (MGM/United Artists Releasing) - Paul Thomas AndersonAlternate: BelfastAdapted Screenplay: The Power of the Dog (Netflix) - Jane CampionAlternate: The Lost DaughterCinematography: Dune (Warner Bros) - Greig FraserAlternate: The Power of the DogProduction Design: Dune (Warner Bros) - Patrice Vermette, Zsuzsanna SiposAlternate: Nightmare AlleyEditing: Dune (Warner Bros) - Joe WalkerAlternate: BelfastCostume Design: Dune (Warner Bros) - Jacqueline West, Robert MorganAlternate: CruellaHair and Makeup: Cruella (Walt Disney Pictures)Alternate: House of GucciVisual Effects: Dune (Warner Bros)Alternate: Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten RingsComedy: Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar (Lionsgate)Alternate: Licorice PizzaAnimated Feature: The Mitchells vs.the Machines (Netflix)Alternate: EncantoForeign Language Film: Drive My Car (Japan)Alternate: Flee (Denmark)Song: No Time to Die from No Time to Die (MGM/United Artists Releasing)Alternate: Be Alive from King RichardScore: Dune (Warner Bros) - Hans ZimmerAlternate: The Power of the DogTelevision CategoriesDrama Series: Squid Game (Netflix)Alternate: SuccessionActor (Drama): Lee Jung-jae, Squid Game (Netflix)Alternate: Jeremy StrongActress (Drama): Melanie Lynskey, Yellowjackets (Showtime)Alternate: Mj Rodriguez, PoseSupporting Actor (Drama): Kieran Culkin, Succession (HBO)Alternate: Matthew Macfadyen, SuccessionSupporting Actress (Drama): Sarah Snook, Succession (HBO)Alternate: J.Smith Cameron, SuccessionComedy Series: Only Murders in the Building (Hulu)Alternate: Ted LassoActor (Comedy): Jason Sudeikis, Ted Lasso (Apple TV Plus)Alternate: Steve Martin, Only Murders in the BuildingActress (Comedy): Jean Smart, Hacks (HBO Max)Alternate: Issa Rae, InsecureSupporting Actor (Comedy): Bowen Yang, Saturday Night Live (NBC)Alternate: Brett Goldstein, Ted LassoSupporting Actress (Comedy): Hannah Waddingham, Ted Lasso (Apple TV Plus)Alternate: Cecily Strong, Saturday Night LiveLimited Series: Mare of Easttown (HBO)Alternate: WandaVisionMovie Made for Television: Come from Away (Apple TV Plus)Alternate: "Oslo" (HBO)Actor (Limited Series): Michael Keaton, Dopesick (Hulu)Alternate: Paul Bettany, WandaVisionActress (Limited Series): Kate Winslet, Mare of Easttown (HBO)Alternate: Thuso Mbedu, The Underground RailroadSupporting Actor (Limited Series): Evan Peters, Mare of Easttown (HBO)Alternate: Murray Bartlett, The White Lotus (HBO)Supporting Actress (Limited Series): Kathryn Hahn, WandaVision (Disney Plus)Alternate: Jennifer Coolidge, The White LotusForeign Language Series: Squid Game (Netflix)Alternate: Narcos: Mexico (Netflix)Animated Series: Big Mouth (Netflix)Alternate: What If.?Talk Show: The Kelly Clarkson Show (NBC)Alternate: Desus & Mero (Showtime)Comedy Special: Bo Burnham: Inside (Netflix)Alternate: Nate Bargatze: The Greatest Average Americandc/svn/ #BAFTA #Critics #Awards #contenders #Monica #Hari #James # Shari #Una #Los Angeles #America #Apple #Disney #Song.