Wicked Leads Nominations for 2024 Astra Awards

The Hollywood Creative Alliance has unveiled the nominees for the 2024 Astra Film Awards and Astra Creative Arts Awards, with Universal Pictures' 'Wicked' leading the pack with a record-breaking 19 nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actress for Cynthia Erivo. Following closely is Warner Bros.' 'Dune: Part Two' with 15 nominations, and Netflix's 'Emilia Pérez' with 11, showcasing a strong presence of high-profile films. The awards ceremony will take place on December 8, 2024, hosted by Peter Kim and Loni Love, and streamed on KNEKT.tv and YouTube. Other notable films include 'The Substance' with 10 nominations and 'Challengers' with 9. The nominations reflect a trend towards mainstream cinema, with several critically acclaimed performances overlooked. Additionally, key awards will be presented to industry figures such as costume designer Colleen Atwood and composer Kris Bowers.