Dog Wins Acting Award: Asta Awards + White Lotus Reveal

Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift · Jan 16, 2026 · 19m

Part 1 Dog Wins Acting Award Over Ethan Hawke and It’s a Good Thing

Dog wins acting award, beating Ethan Hawke, Alison Brie, and Sally Hawkins in a major category. Indy the dog starred in a horror film shot entirely from canine eye level, took three years to make, and just became the first non-human to win Best Performance in Horror or Thriller at the Asta Awards.

Discover why award shows now compete with dogs for attention, what luxury resort locations reveal about streaming economics, and how David Bowie's will funded a village car park memorial 10,000 pounds after his death.

Part 2…