Golden Globe Nominations Heat Up with 'Wicked' and 'Avatar'

Wicked: For Good and Avatar: Fire and Ash are among the films expected to receive nominations for the upcoming Golden Globe Awards. The nominations will be announced by actors Marlon Wayans and Skye P Marshall on Monday at 13:15 GMT.

The Golden Globes, set to take place in Los Angeles on January 11, 2024, are the first major Hollywood honors to reveal their shortlists, marking the beginning of the film awards season leading up to the Oscars in March.

Other films anticipated to be in contention include One Battle After Another, Sinners, and Hamnet, an adaptation of Maggie O'Farrell's novel about William Shakespeare's son. Leading actors like Timothee Chalamet, Emma Stone, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Jessie Buckley are among the names speculated for acting nominations.

This year also introduces a new category for best podcast, with comedian Nikki Glaser returning to host the Golden Globes. The Globes feature a larger number of acting nomination slots than the Oscars, allowing for more recognition of talent, with 36 slots available.

Films like After The Hunt and Bugonia, along with actors such as Julia Roberts and Jesse Plemons, are also in the running for nominations. In the television categories, the limited series Adolescence is expected to attract attention following its success at the Emmy Awards.

The report outlines how the Golden Globes play a significant role in shaping the awards season narrative.