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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Razzie Awards: Will Smith Replaces Adam Sandler as the Guy They Love to Hate
After years of using Sandler as a punching bag, the Razzies focus their disapproval on Smith, Kim Kardashian and Tyler Perry
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Spirit Awards: ’12 Years a Slave’ Dominates (Complete Winners List)
Steve McQueen wins best director; Jared Leto and Lupita Nyong’o take supporting awards, “Fruitvale Station” named best first feature
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Oscar Survey: Moviegoers Put ‘Wolf of Wall Street’ and ’12 Years a Slave’ in a Dead Heat (Exclusive)
A survey conducted by Survata exclusively for TheWrap finds that moviegoers predict a tight race — but they disagree with the experts on which films are battling it out
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‘Me, Myself and Mum’ Dominates France’s Cesar Awards
Other awards at the French version of the Oscars go to Roman Polanski, “Broken Circle Breakdown,” Adele Exarchopoulos
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Oscar Preview: 10 Things to Look for Sunday Night – From Lupita’s Dress to Awkward Reaction Shots
From significant tech categories to potential wardrobe malfunctions, here’s how to pass the time while you’re waiting to see who wins Best Picture
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Oscars Brace for Soggy Sunday as Downpour Hits
Oscars, Spirit Awards using tarps and canopies because of inclement weather
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Oscar Concert: The Academy Plays a New Tune, and It’s (Mostly) a Hit
The scores were great and the songs were problematic as the Academy held its first concert devoted to nominated music
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Oscar Predictions: ‘Gravity’ Will Be the Biggest Winner, But Will It Win the Big One?
The tightest race in years comes down to “Gravity,” “12 Years a Slave” and “American Hustle” — and it’s not easy to figure out who has the edge
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Oscar Concert to Showcase Music Nominees at a Time of Celebration – and Concern
The Oscar song category has its biggest hits in years, but questions from a recent controversy hang in the air
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Oscar Stage Manager Reveals Backstage Secrets From 25 Years in the Wings
Newly retired stage manager Dency Nelson saw everything that happened on and offstage during his 25 years at the Oscars, and talks with TheWrap about what he will miss most
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86 Facts You May Not Know From OscarWrap’s Behind-the-Scenes Guide
From rehearsal to backstage — all you need to know about the show, the statuettes, the red carpet and even the restrooms backstage at the Dolby Theatre
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The Oscars’ ‘In Memoriam’ Problem: Who’ll Make the Cut?
The sequence honoring those who’ve died is always a headache, but this year could be particularly difficult
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Judy Garland’s Children, Including Liza Minnelli and Lorna Luft, to Appear at Oscars
Minnelli, Luft and Joseph Luft will be present for a 75th anniversary tribute to “The Wizard of Oz”
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Oscars: Brad Pitt, Amy Adams, Bill Murray, Michael B. Jordan Named as Presenters
Emma Watson, Will Smith, Zac Efron among the four dozen presenters
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Oldest Holocaust Survivor, Subject of Oscar-Nominated Documentary, Dead at 110
Alice Herz-Sommer’s story is told in “The Lady in Number 6: Music Saved My Life,” a current short-doc nominee
