contenders

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Is the low number of contenders indicative of a down year for comedy, or the dominance of those eight?

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Gilts were under additional pressure as potential contenders emerged to challenge the position of U.K.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Film critic Amy Nicholson and film editor Joshua Rothkopf discuss the festival’s muted American presence, the likeliest awards contenders and more in their Cannes preview.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

The prime minister is continuing to resist calls to stand down and set a timetable for his departure and is expected to fight any challenge from Burnham or other likely contenders.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

As it happened, the death of Alexander unleashed a pack of contenders who spent the next several decades fighting over his legacy.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro