One Battle After Another Wins Best Picture, 98th Oscars
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- Screen Talk recapped the 98th Academy Awards, with co‑hosts Anne Thompson reporting from the Dolby Theatre and Ryan Lattanzio covering from home in Brooklyn.
- One Battle After Another won Best Picture, edging out Warner Bros. film Sinners in a close race.
- Jessie Buckley is set to star in an upcoming film directed by Alice Rohrwacher.
- Ryan Coogler will return to helm Black Panther 3 and direct a reboot of The X‑Files, with cinematography by Autumn Durald Arkapaw.
- Michael B. Jordan is directing a new version of The Thomas Crown Affair starring Aubrey Plaza and Adria Arjona.
- Martin Scorsese’s upcoming gothic marriage story What Happens at Night will feature Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence.
Why it matters: The recap shows Oscar winners are already attached to high‑profile projects—Jessie Buckley, Ryan Coogler, Michael B. Jordan and Martin Scorsese—providing studios with fresh releases, new box‑office prospects, and the talent with continued visibility as the awards season winds down, keeping the industry buzzing.
