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Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
What were 2024's best movies? Our new Movie Meter will track your votes before the Oscars
Do you love movies as much as we do? Well, the Des Moines Register is partnering with USA TODAY to launch USA TODAY Movie Meter, which lets you choose the nation's best film of the year. Whether you enjoyed the Best Picture nominees from the Fleur Cinema, Varsity Cinema, your favorite Cinemark movie theater or from the comfort of your couch, we want to hear your opinions. The platform is a way to rate the year's most beloved films, based on the movies nominated by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for the Academy Awards. USA TODAY Movie Meter will lift up the opinions of the public, not industry insiders. Cast your votes now at and then tune in on March 2 to see how they compare to the winners. More: The Oscar nominations are out. How to watch the Best Picture nominees in Des Moines. The 2025 Best Picture nominees include a range of films including drama offerings like "The Brutalist" or "Conclave" and box office blockbuster "Wicked." Alex Coco, Samantha Quan and Sean Baker, Producers Nick Gordon, Brian Young, Andrew Morrison, D.J. Gugenheim and Brady Corbet, Producers Fred Berger, James Mangold and Alex Heineman, Producers Tessa Ross, Juliette Howell and Michael A. Jackman, Producers Mary Parent, Cale Boyter, Tanya Lapointe and Denis Villeneuve, Producers Pascal Caucheteux and Jacques Audiard, Producers Maria Carlota Bruno and Rodrigo Teixeira, Producers Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner and Joslyn Barnes, Producers Coralie Fargeat and Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner, Producers Marc Platt, Producer Movie Meter builds on the popularity of Ad Meter, which USA TODAY launched in 1989 and has become the leading tracker of public opinion on Super Bowl ads. 'Movie Meter expands panelist ratings into the world of cinema, creating a new standard for audience-driven awards,' said USA TODAY Senior Vice President Monica Richardson. 'USA TODAY is evolving our content to better serve our audiences, and Movie Meter is a testament to that commitment. USA TODAY Movie Meter seeks to be the industry's leading opinion tool to gauge true public sentiment regarding films and their impact on consumers. We are creating a platform that truly reflects the voices of everyday Americans.' Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez is a general assignment reporter for the Register. Reach her at vreynarodriguez@ or follow her on Twitter @VictoriaReynaR. This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: What were 2024's best movies? Vote with Movie Meter before the Oscars
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Be a critic from your couch. Cast your vote for the 2025 Best Picture with Movie Meter
The Super Bowl of movies is almost here and we know that you're just as excited as we are. To help you show your love and appreciation for motion pictures, The Arizona Republic is partnering with USA TODAY to launch the USA TODAY Movie Meter, a way to let you choose the nation's best film of the year. Award shows are not just an event for those attending, but for the viewers at home as well. This year is stacked with some great nominees and you don't want to miss out on what all the hype is about, you can catch up from the comfort of your couch or at your favorite Arizona theater. After you've checked out what's up for the 2025 Best Picture Oscar, you can join the fun and be a critic from your couch from now through March 2 at 11 p.m. MST. Your vote will matter as USA TODAY Movie Meter harnesses the opinions of the public, not industry insiders, to rate the year's most beloved film based on the movies nominated by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for the Academy Awards. The USA TODAY Movie Meter winner will be announced live on the "TODAY Show" on March 3. Alex Coco, Samantha Quan and Sean Baker, Producers Nominees to be determined Fred Berger, James Mangold and Alex Heineman, Producers Tessa Ross, Juliette Howell and Michael A. Jackman, Producers Mary Parent, Cale Boyter, Tanya Lapointe and Denis Villeneuve, Producers Pascal Caucheteux and Jacques Audiard, Producers Nominees to be determined Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner and Joslyn Barnes, Producers Nominees to be determined Marc Platt, Producer Movie Meter builds on the popularity of Ad Meter, which USA TODAY launched in 1989 and has become the leading tracker of public opinion on Super Bowl ads. 'Movie Meter expands panelist ratings into the world of cinema, creating a new standard for audience-driven awards,' said USA TODAY Senior Vice President Monica Richardson. 'USA TODAY is evolving our content to better serve our audiences, and Movie Meter is a testament to that commitment. USA TODAY Movie Meter seeks to be the industry's leading opinion tool to gauge true public sentiment regarding films and their impact on consumers. We are creating a platform that truly reflects the voices of everyday Americans.' Reach the reporter at Follow @dina_kaur on X, formerly known as Twitter. Subscribe to today. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Who deserves the 2025 Best Picture Oscar? You decide with Movie Meter
Express Tribune
09-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Anora dominates Producers Guild Awards, strengthens Oscar bid with top honor
Anora continued its award season dominance by securing the Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures at the 2025 Producers Guild of America (PGA) Awards. The win, coming just a day after its surprise victory at the Critics Choice Awards, further cements the romantic comedy as a frontrunner for the Best Picture Oscar. Director and producer Sean Baker accepted the top honor alongside fellow producers Alex Coco and Samantha Quan. Baker's success extended beyond the PGA Awards, as he also won the Directors Guild of America's (DGA) Outstanding Directorial Achievement in a Theatrical Feature Film award the same night, reinforcing Anora's growing momentum. The PGA Awards have historically been a reliable predictor of the Academy Awards. Gold Derby notes that 13 of the past 16 PGA winners have gone on to claim the Best Picture Oscar, highlighting the significance of Anora's victory. The film edged out strong contenders including A Complete Unknown, Conclave, Dune: Part Two, Emilia Pérez, A Real Pain, September 5, The Substance, and Wicked to take the top prize. Other major winners at the ceremony included The Wild Robot, which won Outstanding Producer of Animated Theatrical Motion Pictures, Shōgun for Outstanding Drama Series, and Hacks for Outstanding Comedy Series. Baby Reindeer took home the award for best limited series, while The Greatest Night in Pop was named Outstanding Producer of Televised or Streamed Motion Pictures. In addition to competitive categories, the ceremony recognized industry leaders with special honors. Illumination Entertainment CEO Chris Meledandri received the David O. Selznick Achievement Award, while Disney Co-Chair Dana Walden was presented with the Milestone Award. Taika Waititi was honored with the Norman Lear Achievement Award in Television, and late filmmakers Lynda Obst and Paula Weinstein were posthumously awarded the Trailblazer Award. With its latest triumph, Anora continues to build momentum heading into the Oscars, solidifying its status as a leading contender in this year's awards season.
