Oscars Landlord Fires Back at Kodak in Court

February 9, 2012 By Lucas Shaw 3 hours ago

CIM Group, which developed the Hollywood & Highland complex, objects to Kodak's attempt to remove its name from the popular theater

  

Bowing to Angry Best-Song Fallout, Academy Promises 'Hard Look' at Process

February 9, 2012 By Steve Pond 4 hours ago

Music Branch's Bruce Broughton: "The last thing we want to do is exclude worthy songs ... but we don't want to lower the bar, either"

  

Oscar's Doc Shorts: So Serious -- Except for the One About Elvis and the Nun

February 9, 2012 By Steve Pond 5 hours ago

Aside from "God Is the Bigger Elvis," it's another year of grim, issue-oriented films in the Oscar short-documentary category

  

Gary Oldman Embraces the Season: 'I'm Determined to Enjoy Every Bloody Minute'

February 8, 2012 By Steve Pond 22 hours ago

After receiving the first Oscar nomination of his career, "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" star Gary Oldman finds that awards craziness can be "rather nice"

  

Oscar's Live-Action Shorts: The Europeans Are Coming

February 8, 2012 By Steve Pond 1 day ago

Four out of the five entries in the Live-Action Shorts category are from Europe, including one from "Hotel Rwanda" director Terry George

  

The Oscar-Nominated Sound Mixers: Tom Fleischman of 'Hugo'

February 8, 2012 By Steve Pond 1 day ago

The five-time nominee re-teamed with Martin Scorsese for this project, which brought to life the sounds of a Parisian train station.

  

Angelina Jolie Added to Oscar Show

February 8, 2012 By Steve Pond 1 day ago

Oscar presenting gig gives Angelina Jolie another reason to accompany twice-nominated husband Brad Pitt; Cameron Diaz, Halle Berry also added

  

'Rango' Rules at VES Awards

February 7, 2012 By Steve Pond 1 day ago

"Rango" takes four awards. "Transformers: Dark of the Moon," "Hugo" and "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" also honored by Visual Effects Society. "Boardwalk Empire" and "Game of Thrones" win for TV

  

Meryl Streep Oscar Email Angers Voters, But It's Legal (Updated)

February 7, 2012 By Steve Pond 1 day ago

Weinstein Company email upsets competitors by using third party to send banned content to voters - AMPAS says it's ok

  

Oscar's Animated Shorts: Zombies Are Out for Pixar's Blood

February 7, 2012 By Steve Pond 2 days ago

A survey of the Oscar animated short category: Can Pixar end its 9-year losing streak?

  

'War Horse,' 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes' Nominated for Genesis Awards

February 7, 2012 By Steve Pond 2 days ago

"Dolphin Tale," "Rio," "Buck" also honored by Humane Society for treatment of animal issues

  

Sean Lennon to Serve as Artistic Director of L.A. Animation Fest

February 7, 2012 By Steve Pond 2 days ago

With Sean Lennon curating, animation festival will also include screenings of "Shrek," "Team America: World Police"

  

George Clooney Lacked Confidence? How 'The Descendants' Helped Him Grow Up

February 6, 2012 By Sharon Waxman 2 days ago

For Clooney, the film led to his coming of age. Oh, and, yes, he's patched things up with "Three Kings" director David O. Russell

  

Oscar Luncheon: Hints About the Show, and a Standing O for Max von Sydow

February 6, 2012 By Steve Pond 3 days ago

Max von Sydow gets the only standing ovation at the annual nominees lunch, the last collegial event on the Oscar schedule

  

Oscar Nominees: Rooney Mara Dishes on Nude Scenes, Brad Pitt on Pranks, George Clooney

February 6, 2012 By Brent Lang 3 days ago

George Clooney loaned out his villa for Viola Davis' honeymoon and other nuggets gleaned from the annual gathering

  

Alexander Payne Makes the Cut with Cinema Editors

February 6, 2012 By Steve Pond 3 days ago

"The Descendants" director Payne to receive Filmmaker of the Year Award at ACE Eddie Awards

  

'Up There,' Christopher Plummer's 'Barrymore' Win Awards at Santa Barbara Fest

February 5, 2012 By Steve Pond 3 days ago

Sperm-donor comedy "Starbuck" wins audience award

  

'Hugo,' 'Harry Potter,' 'Dragon Tattoo' Honored by Art Directors Guild

February 4, 2012 By Steve Pond 4 days ago

"Boardwalk Empire," "Mildred Pierce," "Modern Family" win in television categories

  

'Rango' Tops Annie Awards

February 4, 2012 By Steve Pond 4 days ago

"Rango" wins five Annies, "Kung Fu Panda 2" and "Tintin" two each; "The Simpsons" takes top TV honor in overhauled animation awards

  

Andy Serkis Strips, Patton Oswalt Riffs at Santa Barbara Filmfest Tribute

February 4, 2012 By Steve Pond 5 days ago

Performance-capture king and comic actor steal the show at tribute that also honors Demian Bichir, Rooney Mara and Shailene Woodley

  

'The Artist' Star Jean Dujardin's 'Sexist' Poster Causes French Fuss

February 2, 2012 By Steve Pond 6 days ago

French advertising authority orders posters taken down -- but could they affect Jean Dujardin's Oscar chances?

  

Tom Sherak: Academy Could Decide on Moving Oscars Date by March

February 2, 2012 By Steve Pond 1 week ago

Academy president Tom Sherak and COO Ric Robertson talk about moving the Oscars date, leaving the Kodak and messing with Harvey Weinstein

  

Oscar Ballots Are in the Mail -- For the Last Time?

February 1, 2012 By Steve Pond 1 week ago

With online Oscar voting scheduled to begin next year, the Academy's endearing ballot-mailing ritual may be coming to an end

  

Kristen Wiig to Honor Judd Apatow at Writers Guild Awards

February 1, 2012 By Steve Pond 1 week ago

Apatow will receive comedy writing award; Claire Labine will be honored for body of work, Patric M. Verrone for service to guild

  

Tom Hanks Gets a Return Ticket to the Oscars

January 31, 2012 By Steve Pond 1 week ago

A two-time winner, Tom Hanks becomes the most traditional Oscar show booking to date

  

Jennifer Lopez Gets Oscars Presenting Gig

January 30, 2012 By Steve Pond 1 week ago

J-Lo becomes second announced Academy Awards presenter, after cast of "Bridesmaids"

  

'The Help' Wins WGA's Paul Selvin Award

January 30, 2012 By Steve Pond 1 week ago

Award given to screenplay that "embodies the spirit of constitutional rights and civil liberties"

  

Bridesmaids’ McLendon-Covey on Oscar Presenting: 'We’ve Known Since Before Christmas'

January 30, 2012 By Mikey Glazer 1 week ago

Charlie Sheen at NATPE, "The Grey's" wall of fame, Salt-n-Pepa spice up McDonald's and all the week's bashes.

  

SAG Analysis: 'The Help' Got Help, But 'The Artist' Is Still on Top

January 29, 2012 By Steve Pond 1 week ago

"The Help" was the night's big winner, but Jean Dujardin's best-actor victory might be more telling in the long run

  

SAG Awards: Mary Tyler Moore to Receive Lifetime Achievement Honors

January 29, 2012 By Todd Cunningham 1 week ago

Dick Van Dyke will present the award. The show will be simulcast on TBS and TNT at 8 p.m. ET from the Shrine Auditorium in L.A.

  

Michel Hazanavicius Wins DGA Award for 'The Artist'

January 28, 2012 By Steve Pond 1 week ago

Victory makes Oscar win all but inevitable; "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "The Killing," "The Kennedys" win TV awards

  

'Robot & Frank,' Lucy Walker, International Directors Win Sundance Awards

January 27, 2012 By Steve Pond 1 week ago

Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, Women in Film, NHK International and Mahindra Global all give awards at film festival