Critics Choice Awards Honor 'Anora,' 'Wicked,' 'Emilia Pérez'

The Producers Guild of America Awards will feature ten films competing for the Best Picture honor, including Golden Globe winners 'Emilia Pérez' and 'The Brutalist,' with the ceremony traditionally serving as a precursor to the Oscars. 'Anora' won Best Picture at the Critics Choice Awards, while 'Wicked' took home notable awards including Best Director for Jon M. Chu. Both 'Emilia Pérez' and 'The Substance' also achieved recognition at the Critics Choice, with 'El Mal' emerging as a strong contender for Best Original Song at the Oscars. 'The Brutalist' is set for wide release in North America, adding to its accolades as it leads with ten Oscar nominations. Additionally, there is controversy surrounding the use of artificial intelligence to enhance the performances of Adrien Brody and Felicity Jones in 'The Brutalist.' This awards season sees films like 'Wicked' and 'Emilia Pérez' generating significant buzz as they vie for top honors.