Steve Pond is TheWrap’s Executive Editor, Awards and has been writing and overseeing awards coverage on the site since 2009. He spent decades writing about film, television, music and the entertainment industry for the Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, Rolling Stone, Premiere, New York Times, Playboy and many other publications. He is the author of the L.A. Times bestseller “The Big Show,” a behind-the-scenes look at the Academy Awards based on 15 years of unprecedented access to that show.
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Steve received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from California State University, Long Beach.
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Kobe Bryant Recalled at Oscar Nominees Luncheon as ‘Most Excited Person in the Room’ When He Was Nominated
NBA star won an Oscar in 2018 for Best Animated Short
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Sundance So Far: A Muted Festival Struggles for Attention in Chaotic Times
Sundance 2020: While the fest has showcased a number of strong films, often with political messages, it’s also a Sundance full of cautious buyers and distracted viewers
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Kobe Bryant on His Post-NBA Career as Storyteller and Moviemaker
The athleted said the animated short “Dear Basketball,” would be the beginning of a new Hollywood chapter
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American Society of Cinematographers Gives Top Award to Roger Deakins, Again
The “1917” cinematographer wins his fifth ASC award; Spotlight and and documentary awards go to “The Lighthouse” and “Honeyland”
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‘Ford v Ferrari’ Takes Top Award From Cinema Audio Society
Television awards to go “Barry,” “Fleabag” and “Game of Thrones”
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‘Klaus’ and Netflix Dominate at the Annie Awards
The Spanish-made film was a surprise winner in seven categories at the annual animation awards
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‘Little Women’ Wins Scripter Award for Adapted Screenplay
Television award goes to Phoebe Waller-Bridge for “Fleabag”
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Directors Guild Awards 2020: Sam Mendes Wins Top Prize for ‘1917’
Other winners include Alma Har’el for “Honey Boy” and Bill Hader for “Barry”
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‘Miss Americana’ Film Review: Taylor Swift Gets Intimate and Political in New Documentary
Sundance 2020: The Netflix film is about being a woman in entertainment and in society and trying to maintain, as she says, “a sharp pen and an open heart.”
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‘Falling’ Film Review: Viggo Mortensen’s Directorial Debut Is a Dark Family Drama
Sundance 2020: The actor turned writer-director has made a beautifully controlled drama about age, memory and forgiveness
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3 Reasons Why ‘Parasite’ Really Could Win Best Picture – And 1 Reason Why It Can’t
After winning the SAG ensemble award and the ACE Eddie Award, can Bong Joon Ho’s black comedy become the first non-English film to take home the top Oscar?
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The Grammys and Black Music: A Timeline of Snubs and Embarrassments (Photos)
This year’s diverse nominations are a far cry from the Recording Academy’s history of missing the best in soul, R&B and hip-hop
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‘Ford v Ferrari,’ ‘1917,’ ‘Jojo Rabbit’ Win Awards From Motion Picture Sound Editors
“Chernobyl” wins two TV awards, while “Game of Thrones,” “Barry” and “El Camino” were also victorious
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SAG Awards Crown ‘Parasite,’ Give the Oscar Race a Shot of Uncertainty
With “1917” winning the Producers Guild Award on Saturday night, we might be looking at a year in which the two leading Oscar contenders don’t have a single acting nomination between them
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‘1917’ Named Top Film at Producers Guild Awards
“Succession,” “Fleabag” and “Chernobyl” win the PGA’s television awards