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‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ Gains Momentum with PGA Nomination
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LOS ANGELES – Netflix’s animated feature, ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ (known as ‘Kedehun’ in some markets), has received a nomination from the Producers Guild of America (PGA), signaling a potential sweep at this year’s major Hollywood award ceremonies.
A Strong Contender for Oscar Gold
‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ is gaining momentum after recent wins adn a PGA nomination,boosting its chances at the Academy Awards.
The PGA announced its 37th Awards nominees on January 9 (local time), listing ‘Kedehun’ among the five films vying for the feature-length animation prize. It will compete against Disney’s ‘zootopia 2’ and ‘Elio’, DreamWorks’ ‘Bad Guys 2’, and the Japanese animated feature ‘Demon Slayer Theatrical: Infinite Castle’. This nomination follows ‘Kedehun’s’ earlier success at the critics’ Choice awards on January 4, where it secured both Best Feature Animation and best Original Song.
Predicting the Oscars
The PGA Awards are widely regarded within the industry as a reliable predictor of success at the Academy Awards, often foreshadowing Oscar nominations and wins. Industry observers are closely watching ‘Kedehun’s’ trajectory.
Best Picture Nominees Announced
In the Best Film category-the PGA Awards’ highest honor-ten films are in contention: ‘One Battle After Another’, ‘Cinners’, ‘Marty Supreme’, ‘Frankenstein’, ‘Hamnet’, ‘Bugonia’, ‘F1’, ‘Sentimental Value’, ‘Weapon’, and ‘Train Dreams’.
the associated Press noted the surprising absence of two highly anticipated films, ‘avatar: Fire and Ashes’ and ‘Wicked: For Good’, from the Best Picture nominees.
Drama series in the Running
Six series are nominated for Best Picture in the TV Series Drama category: ‘Andor’, ‘The Diplomat’, ‘The Pit’, ‘Pluribus: Age of Happiness’, ‘Severance: The Cut’, and ‘White Lotus’.
Awards Ceremony Details
The 37th PGA Awards ceremony is scheduled too take place in Los Angeles on February 28.
What makes the PGA Awards so important? Historically, the PGA awards have a strong track record of predicting the winners of the Academy Awards, making them a key event in awards season.
- ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ received a PGA Award nomination for Best Animated Feature.
- The film previously won two Critics’ Choice Awards.
- The PGA Awards are considered a strong indicator of Oscar success.
- ‘Avatar: Fire and Ashes’ and ‘Wicked: For Good’ were notably absent from the Best Picture nominees.
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