The excitement is building as the 2025 Golden Globe Awards, set to recognize the finest achievements in film and television, approaches. With the ceremony occurring on January 5, 2025, at the prestigious Beverly Hilton, audiences are gearing up for the star-studded event, which promises to deliver surprises and memorable moments.
This year's nominations highlight some of the most critically acclaimed performances, particularly for Best Motion Picture, Drama, including films like Anatomy of a Fall, Killers of the Flower Moon, Maestro, Oppenheimer, Past Lives, and The Zone of Interest. Meanwhile, Air, American Fiction, Barbie, The Holdovers, Priscilla, and Poor Things compete for Best Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy.
On the acting front, the Best Actor, Drama category boasts stellar names: Bradley Cooper for Maestro, Leonardo DiCaprio for Killers of the Flower Moon, Colman Domingo for Rustin, Barry Keoghan for Saltburn, Cillian Murphy for Oppenheimer, and Andrew Scott for All of Us Strangers. For Best Actress, Drama, contenders include Annette Bening (Nyad), Lily Gladstone (Killers of the Flower Moon), Sandra Hüller (Anatomy of a Fall), Greta Lee (Past Lives), Carey Mulligan (Maestro), and Cailee Spaeny (Priscilla).
Switching to the comedy side, nominees for Best Actor include Nicolas Cage for Dream Scenario, Timothée Chalamet for Wonka, and Matt Damon for Air, among others. Best Actress nominations for comedy include Fantasia Barrino (The Color Purple), Jennifer Lawrence (Please Don’t Hurt Me), and Margot Robbie (Barbie).
The event is not just about big names and performances; it also highlights the craft behind filmmaking. Noteworthy directors nominated include Bradley Cooper (Maestro), Greta Gerwig (Barbie), and Christopher Nolan (Oppenheimer), each known for their exceptional contribution to cinema.
This year, the Golden Globe Awards features new categories like Best Box Office Achievement, showcasing crowd-pleasers such as Barbie, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, and Super Mario Bros.: The Movie. It reflects the award's evolution to embrace not just artistic merit but also popular success.
For those eager to watch the Golden Globe Awards, the ceremony will begin at 5 PM PST, broadcast live on TV Azteca Guate on channel 8 and on its digital platform, Azteca Play. Viewers can look forward to experiencing the magic of cinema right from their homes.
With the awards fast approaching, preparations are underway including street closures around Beverly Hills. Streets such as Wilshire Boulevard and North Santa Monica Boulevard will be closed starting early Sunday morning. Significant closures noted include total shutdowns on Wilshire Boulevard from South Santa Monica Boulevard to Comstock Avenue and reduced lanes beginning Saturday night.
Other local streets including Whittier Drive, Greenway Drive, and Elevado Avenue will also experience closures as the city ensures safety for the stars and guests. With media coverage ramping up, the streets will reopen by 5 AM Monday following the glamour-filled night.
The awards this year promise to showcase tremendous talent across various genres and categories, with nominations reflecting diverse storytelling and remarkable performances. The buzz surrounding the event indicates heightened excitement among fans and industry insiders alike.
For entertainment lovers, January 5 is set to be filled with stunning visuals and heartfelt moments as the film industry gathers to honor its best. Keep your eyes peeled for wide-ranging coverage and highlights as the stars shine brightly at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards!