Awards editor and columnist for TheWrap. Been writing about entertainment and popular culture for more than 30 years for such publications as the Los Angeles Times, Rolling Stone, the New York Times and the Washington Post. Rock ‘n’ roll writer back in the day.
Experience:
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Leonardo DiCaprio Exits Travis McGee Movie ‘The Deep Blue Good-by’
James Mangold (“Wolverine”) is in negotiations to direct the film for 20th Century Fox, Appian Way and Chernin Entertainment
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Oscars: ’12 Years a Slave’ Screenplay Rift Between Steve McQueen, John Ridley Boils Over
Fox Searchlight sided with the writer, while producer Brad Pitt has personally been trying to mediate the growing feud
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Oscars: Matthew McConaughey Reveals the 3 Things He Needs Each Day
“I need someone to look up to, something to look forward to and someone to chase,” said the “Dallas Buyers Club” star
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Oscars: ‘In Memoriam’ Starts With James Gandolfini, Ends With Philip Seymour Hoffman (Full List)
“Midnight Rider” crew member Sarah Jones among Hollywood’s dearly departed whose tribute will appear on Oscars.com
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Oscars: Lupita Nyong’o ‘Salutes the Spirit of Patsey’ During Emotional Acceptance Speech
The Yale-trained actress also thanks director Steve McQueen and co-stars Chiwetel Ejiofor and Michael Fassbender
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Oscars: ‘Frozen’ Director Chris Buck Dedicates Academy Award to Dead Son – ‘My Guardian Angel’
Ryder Buck was an up-and-coming Los Angeles musician when he was tragically killed in October
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Oscars: ‘Amazing Spider-Man’ Hits the Red Carpet With Director Marc Webb
“Guardians of the Galaxy” wasn’t the only superhero franchise to make its presence felt at the Academy Awards
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Vincent D’Onofrio to Play Villain in ‘Jurassic World’ – Along With Dangerous Dinosaurs
Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard star in Universal’s 3D sequel that is being directed by Colin Trevorrow (“Safety Not Guaranteed”)
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Robert Pattinson Thriller ‘The Rover,’ Keira Knightley Comedy ‘Laggies’ Get Release Dates
A24 will release David Michod’s follow up to “Animal Kingdom” in July, while Lynn Shelton’s latest hits theaters in September
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‘Minecraft’ Movie in Development at Warner Bros. With ‘Lego Movie’ Producer
The popular video game from Swedish developer Mojang AB boasts 100 million users worldwide
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Patrick Wilson in Negotiations to Join Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas in Marvel’s ‘Ant-Man’
The charismatic actor is coming off a strong 2013 campaign in which he starred in two hit horror movies directed by James Wan
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‘Last Vegas’ Director Jon Turteltaub to Tackle ‘Lady in the Locker Room’ for CBS Films
Joel Silverman will write the screenplay which chronicles Susan Fornoff’s journey to secure equal rights for female sports journalists
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He-Man Film ‘Masters of the Universe’ Director Short-List Includes ‘Lego Movie’ Editor (Exclusive)
Harald Zwart, Chris McKay and Mike Cahill (“Another Earth”) are in contention to direct the movie for Sony and Escape Artists
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Steve Jobs Biopic: David Fincher Not in Talks to Direct, But He’s Taking the Meeting
Aaron Sorkin adapted Walter Isaacson’s bestselling biography of the Apple co-founder for Sony Pictures and producer Scott Rudin
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‘Girls’ Star Adam Driver Nearing Deal for Villain Role in ‘Star Wars: Episode VII’
The actor’s long-rumored candidacy forced him to turn down roles in several high-profile projects in the works
