Paul Thomas Anderson took home the top prize at the 78th annual Directors Guild Awards (DGA) on Saturday, February 7, 2026, for his work on "One Battle After Another." The ceremony, held in Beverly Hills and hosted by comedian Kumail Nanjiani, also saw wins for "The Pitt" and "The Studio" in television categories.
Nanjiani opened the awards show with jokes referencing the release of Jeffrey Epstein-related files, long movies, and historical figures, according to Variety. DGA president Christopher Nolan noted a sharp decline in Hollywood employment and urged studios to "repay the investment" fans put into movies and TV, as reported by Variety. The DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film is often a strong indicator of the Academy Award for best director, making the ceremony a closely watched event in the awards season.
The news landscape was also marked by other significant developments. The release of Epstein-related files in the UK sparked a political firestorm, as noted by Vox. Concerns among Haitians in America regarding Donald Trump's rhetoric and potential actions were also highlighted in a Vox report.
In other news, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos expressed confidence in the proposed merger with Warner Bros., despite President Trump's interest in the deal, according to a Variety report. Sarandos defended the merger before the Senate, arguing it would benefit consumers in a competitive market.
The Winter Olympics in Milan kicked off with a spectacle featuring fireworks and Mariah Carey, as reported by NPR Politics. The opening ceremony, held across multiple locations, included behind-the-scenes glimpses of the production.
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