Clayton Davis

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Variety Senior Awards Editor; Oscar race, festivals, box office linkage.

Ad Dollars Moving From TV to Digital Platforms
SocialApr 24, 2026

Ad Dollars Moving From TV to Digital Platforms

TV’s Next Upfront Really Isn’t About TV: Where Will Ad Dollars Go? https://t.co/9r1VcjnpAx via @variety

By Clayton Davis
Shawn Hatosy Poised to Shatter 50-Year Emmy Record
SocialApr 24, 2026

Shawn Hatosy Poised to Shatter 50-Year Emmy Record

How Shawn Hatosy Could Break a 50-Year Emmy Record With ‘The Pitt’ https://t.co/LEIyNMpqgx via @variety

By Clayton Davis
David Harbour Leads Emmys Supporting Actor Race
SocialApr 24, 2026

David Harbour Leads Emmys Supporting Actor Race

Emmys: Supporting Actor (Limited/Movie) — David Harbour Emerges as Frontrunner as ‘Half Man’ Acting Submissions Loom https://t.co/orKgW8sKf0 via @variety

By Clayton Davis
Bobby Moynihan
SocialApr 24, 2026

Bobby Moynihan

Emmys: Supporting Actor (Comedy) — Harrison Ford Eyes Overdue Recognition as Bobby Moynihan Stands Out in ‘Reggie Dinkins’ https://t.co/eBPEYTPbwo via @variety

By Clayton Davis
Fewer Emmy Submissions May Elevate Dark‑horse Shows
SocialApr 23, 2026

Fewer Emmy Submissions May Elevate Dark‑horse Shows

With Emmy Submissions Likely to Drop Again, Smaller Field Could Boost Dark Horse Series and Performers https://t.co/VCyRIf470u via @variety

By Clayton Davis
David Harbour Targets Emmy Supporting Nod for ‘DTF St. Louis’
SocialApr 23, 2026

David Harbour Targets Emmy Supporting Nod for ‘DTF St. Louis’

David Harbour Sets Emmy Bid for ‘DTF St. Louis’ in Supporting Actor With Multiple Noms in Play (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/45jiBMHgZ2 via @variety

By Clayton Davis
Project Hail Mary Puppeteer James Ortiz Oscar‑eligible
SocialApr 23, 2026

Project Hail Mary Puppeteer James Ortiz Oscar‑eligible

Thanks to @TODAYshow and Carson Daly for featuring my exclusive scoop regarding #ProjectHailMary puppeteer James Ortiz being eligible to submit for acting at the #Oscars. @variety https://t.co/VlW0JbEIE2

By Clayton Davis
James Gray's 'Paper Tiger' Lands Cannes Competition, Neon Acquires US
SocialApr 22, 2026

James Gray's 'Paper Tiger' Lands Cannes Competition, Neon Acquires US

James Gray’s ‘Paper Tiger’ With Scarlett Johansson, Adam Driver and Miles Teller to Compete at Cannes as Neon Buys Film for North America (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/Viit9Cx0oT via @variety

By Clayton Davis
Project Hail Mary Puppeteer James Ortiz Oscar‑eligible
SocialApr 21, 2026

Project Hail Mary Puppeteer James Ortiz Oscar‑eligible

An Oscar for Rocky? ‘Project Hail Mary’ Puppeteer James Ortiz Is Eligible for Best Supporting Actor (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/iXDRoop8tD via @variety

By Clayton Davis
Surprisingly Effective Michael Jackson Biopic Retains Thrilling Energy
SocialApr 21, 2026

Surprisingly Effective Michael Jackson Biopic Retains Thrilling Energy

‘Michael’ Review: The Thrill Is Not Gone, as a Surprisingly Effective Middle-of-the-Road Biopic Conducts Michael Jackson’s Electricity https://t.co/4rSjCi02BM via @variety

By Clayton Davis
Jackson Twins Deliver Masterclass Performances in MichaelMovie
SocialApr 21, 2026

Jackson Twins Deliver Masterclass Performances in MichaelMovie

#MichaelMovie will have its critics, but there are two undeniable takeaways: Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson & Juliano Krue Valdi as young Michael. Both deliver utterly transformative, masterclass performances that embody the King of Pop. A pure crowdpleaser embedded in...

By Clayton Davis
Jon Voight Spotted at Michael Movie Premiere
SocialApr 21, 2026

Jon Voight Spotted at Michael Movie Premiere

At the #MichaelMovie premiere (and that's the back Oscar winner Jon Voight's head on the bottom right). @Variety https://t.co/JPVYjeIrUW

By Clayton Davis
AI Actors Prompt Hollywood to Rewrite Oscar Rules
SocialApr 20, 2026

AI Actors Prompt Hollywood to Rewrite Oscar Rules

Can an AI Performance Win an Oscar? Val Kilmer’s Digital Resurrection Is Forcing Hollywood to Create New Awards Rules https://t.co/NCU6Ho2zji via @variety

By Clayton Davis
Riz Ahmed's “Bait” Targets 21 Emmy Categories Including Limited Series
SocialApr 20, 2026

Riz Ahmed's “Bait” Targets 21 Emmy Categories Including Limited Series

Riz Ahmed’s ‘Bait’ Plans 21 Category Emmys Campaign, Including Limited Series (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/Lk88rl6PSK via @variety

By Clayton Davis