Netflix Eyes Oscar Gold with Boyle's 'Ink'; Turturro Seeks Nomination; Wachowskis Exit 'Matrix'

Netflix is strategically positioning Danny Boyle's "Ink," an adaptation of James Graham's acclaimed stage play, for an awards season push. The film, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival and screened at Telluride and Toronto, is slated for a December theatrical release followed by a January streaming debut, signaling the streamer's strong Oscar ambitions.

Meanwhile, veteran actor John Turturro is also in contention for an Academy Award nomination for his role in "The Only Living Pickpocket in New York," a film championed by Sony Pictures Classics. After a four-decade career marked by critical acclaim and a Cannes Best Actor award, this could be Turturro's moment for Oscar recognition. In a separate development, Lilly Wachowski has expressed her disinterest in returning to the "Matrix" franchise, stating she is "kinda done" with the series, as director Drew Goddard reportedly takes the reins for future installments.