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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‘Selma,’ ‘Theory of Everything’ Ineligible for Writers Guild Awards
“Mr. Turner,” “How to Train Your Dragon” among other films that don’t qualify under WGA rules
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Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley and ‘Imitation Game’ Cast to Receive Ensemble Award at Palm Springs Festival
Honor will be presented at Awards Gala on Jan. 3
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Sundance to Showcase Oscar Hopefuls, New-Media Projects and Keanu Reeves/Eli Roth Collaboration
Festival unveils its Spotlight, Park City at Midnight and New Frontier programs
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‘True Detective,’ ‘Transparent’ Land Writers Guild TV Nominations
“Transparent” leads all primetime series with three nominations, but “The Simpsons” lands four noms in animation
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Reese Witherspoon to Receive Chairman’s Award from Palm Springs Film Festival
Actress wins award for “Wild,” will receive it on Jan. 3
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‘A Most Violent Year’ Named Top Film by National Board of Review
NBR’s acting awards go to Oscar Isaac, Michael Keaton, Julianne Moore, Jessica Chastain and Edward Norton
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‘Citizenfour,’ ‘Life Itself,’ ‘Last Days in Vietnam’ Make Oscar Documentary Shortlist
“Keep On Keepin’ On,” “Virunga,” “Tales of the Grim Sleeper” and “The Case Against 8” also on 15-film list
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Palm Springs Film Festival Books 50 Oscar Foreign-Language Contenders
Hefty selection of awards hopefuls includes a number of frontrunners, as well as films picking up strong word-of-mouth after recent screenings
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Gotham Awards 2014: Complete Winners List
“Birdman” is named best feature, Michael Keaton and Julianne Moore win acting awards
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‘Boyhood’ Is the Year’s Best Movie, Say New York Film Critics
Acting honors go to Timothy Spall, Marion Cotillard, Patricia Arquette and J.K. Simmons
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‘Life Itself,’ ‘Merchants of Doubt,’ ‘Virunga’ Land Producers Guild Documentary Nominations
PGA television nominees include “Breaking Bad,” “House of Cards,” “True Detective” and “Orange Is the New Black”
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‘Big Hero 6,’ ‘Lego Movie,’ ‘Boxtrolls,’ ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Nominated for Top Annie Awards
“The Book of Life,” “Song of the Sea,” “The Tale of the Princess Kaguya” and “Cheatin’” also up for animation honors
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‘Birdman’ Leads Satellite Awards Nominations
International Press Academy’s nominations find room for virtually all of the year’s awards contenders
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Angelina Jolie Unveils ‘Unbroken,’ a Grim, Inspiring Awards Contender
The actress-turned-director earns ovation after showing her World War II story to awards voters and press in Beverly Hills
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‘Interstellar’ Avoids the Thanksgiving Screener Rush: ‘It’s a Theatrical Experience,’ Says Christopher Nolan
Most awards contenders are already in the hands of voters, but Nolan prefers that his film be seen in theaters
