Awards

Jodie Foster Comes Out, Defends Privacy

January 13, 2013 By Tim Molloy 22 weeks ago

Actress, whose sexuality was long an open secret, thanks former partner and co-parent

  

Golden Globes 2013: 'Argo' Wins Best Drama, 'Les Miserables' Wins Best Musical

January 13, 2013 By Brent Lang 22 weeks ago

"Homeland" nabs Best TV Drama, "Girls" snags Best TV Comedy

  

Golden Globe Awards: Stars Shine on Red Carpet

January 13, 2013 By Brent Lang 22 weeks ago

Claire Danes, Connie Britton and Amy Adams are among the early red carpet walkers

  

WaxWord on CNN: 'Zero Dark Thirty' and the Oscars (Video)

January 13, 2013 By Sharon Waxman 22 weeks ago

CNN  video: Was "Zero Dark Thirty" hurt in the Oscar nominations process by criticism of the film from Washington?

  

Golden Globes Preview: Credibility Is Overrated, Anyway

January 13, 2013 By Steve Pond 22 weeks ago

The Academy has tried to diminish the Golden Globes' importance with date changes, but were the Globes ever important to begin with?

  

Adam Leon, Mynette Louie, Peter Nicks, Laura Colella Earn Film Independent Grants

January 12, 2013 By Lucas Shaw 22 weeks ago

Film Independent rewarded four indie filmmakers in advance of this year' Independent Spirit Awards

  

Malik Bendjelloul Searched the World to Find 'Sugar Man' Tale

January 11, 2013 By Sharon Waxman 22 weeks ago

“I felt this was the best story I ever heard in my life,” he told TheWrap -- he started to make a full-length documentary, but his Swedish TV backers were not enthusiastic

  

'Argo,' 'Zero Dark Thirty,' 'Les Miz' Among Cinema Editors Noms

January 11, 2013 By Steve Pond 22 weeks ago

All of the top Oscar contenders, also including "Lincoln," "Silver Linings Playbook," "Life of Pi," "Les Miz," "Argo" and "Zero Dark Thirty," receive ACE Eddie Awards nominations

  

Critics' Choice Awards: 'Argo' Wins Best Picture, Ben Affleck Captures Best Director

January 10, 2013 By Brent Lang 22 weeks ago

"Silver Linings Playbook" scores four major Critics' Choice Movie Awards

  

Seth MacFarlane's Fresh, Silly Nominations Gig Might Mean a Fresh, Silly Oscar Show

January 10, 2013 By Steve Pond 22 weeks ago

Oscar host Seth MacFarlane put a new spin on the traditional announcement of Oscar nominations -- can he possibly put a new spin on the show, too?

  

Kathryn Bigelow Snub Makes Oscar Nomination Bittersweet for Jessica Chastain

January 10, 2013 By Steve Pond 22 weeks ago

Jessica Chastain says she learned of her Best Actress nomination from Kathryn Bigelow, but is still in shock that Bigelow wasn't nominated for Best Director

  

How Do You Pronounce Quvenzhane Wallis? (Exclusive Video)

January 10, 2013 By Mikey Glazer 22 weeks ago

Newly crowned Oscar nominee Quvenzhane Wallis stares down the camera and tells everyone how to get it right.

  

Oscars: 'Silver Linings Playbook' First Film in 31 Years Nominated in All 4 Acting Categories

January 10, 2013 By Brent Lang 22 weeks ago

David O. Russell's film does what only 13 other films in Oscar history have done

  

Academy Launches Oscar App on Android, Amazon

January 10, 2013 By Alexander C. Kaufman 22 weeks ago

The app was already available on Apple's iOS

  

Will the Oscar Audience Sing 'Happy Birthday' to Emmanuelle Riva?

January 10, 2013 By Steve Pond 22 weeks ago

"Amour" star Emmanuelle Riva, the oldest Best Actress nominee ever, turns 86 on the day of the Oscars -- but she's not this year's only record-setter

  

Oscar Nominees React: From Ang Lee to Quvenzhané Wallis to Harvey Weinstein

January 10, 2013 By Lucas Shaw 22 weeks ago

Oscar nominees from Norway to Hollywood react to their chance at an award

  

Oscars Snubs and Surprises (Photos)

January 10, 2013 By Brent Lang 22 weeks ago

From Leonardo DiCaprio to Kathryn Bigelow, many top contenders found themselves left off the list, while others like Jacki Weaver were surprising nominees

  

Oscar Analysis: Yes, 'Lincoln' Is on Top, But Watch Out for 'Silver Linings Playbook' and 'Life of Pi'

January 10, 2013 By Steve Pond 22 weeks ago

With Kathryn Bigelow, Ben Affleck and Tom Hooper not nominated, Steven Spielberg's "Lincoln" is the big winner -- but David O. Russell and Ang Lee are coming on strong, too

  

Oscar Nominations: 'Lincoln' Leads Pack With 12 Nods

January 10, 2013 By Brent Lang & Steve Pond 22 weeks ago

Kathryn Bigelow and Ben Affleck snubbed in the Best Director category

  

SAG Stunt Ensemble Awards Winners Will Be Announced During Pre-Show

January 10, 2013 By Brent Lang 22 weeks ago

JoBeth Williams and Scott Bakula will announce the winners

  

'5 Broken Cameras' Named Top Doc at Cinema Eye Honors

January 9, 2013 By Steve Pond 22 weeks ago

Low-budget film about Israeli-Palestinian conflict wins big prize at New York awards show for nonfiction filmmaking; "Detropia," "The Imposter" and "Bully" also honored

  

Roger Deakins, Janusz Kaminski Nominated by American Society of Cinematographers, Again

January 9, 2013 By Steve Pond 22 weeks ago

With 14 previous nominations between them, the "Skyfall" and "Lincoln" cinematographers head a field of ASC nominees that also includes "Anna Karenina," "Les Miserables" and "Life of Pi"

  

Razzies Nominations: 'Breaking Dawn Part 2,' Tyler Perry Lead Pack

January 9, 2013 By Brent Lang 22 weeks ago

Nicolas Cage, Barbra Streisand and Adam Sandler also among those nominated for Razzies

  

The British Are Coming to Praise 'Lincoln,' Which Tops BAFTA Nominations

January 8, 2013 By Steve Pond 22 weeks ago

Steven Spielberg's "Lincoln" tops all films with 10 nominations; "Les Miserables" and "Life of Pi" each receive nine

  

Oscar Predictions: Can James Bond Crash the Party When 8 is Enough?

January 8, 2013 By Steve Pond 23 weeks ago

In an accelerated and unsettled year, six movies look in good shape while a number of others scramble for the available slots; here's who we think is in and out

  

Academy Votes Special Award to Effects Pioneer Bill Taylor

January 8, 2013 By Steve Pond 23 weeks ago

Longtime effects supervisor and Illusion Arts co-founder Bill Taylor will receive Academy's John A. Bonner Medal of Commendation

  
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