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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Woody Allen May Not Be Talking, But His PR Offensive Is Heating Up
In the wake of abuse allegations, the director’s longtime publicist is barraging the media and Hollywood with links to pro-Allen commentary
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Inside the Oscar Nominees Luncheon: Bono Tells a Secret, David O. Russell Makes a Deal
The U2 singer says his band will be performing on the Oscars, while Russell books a different singer for his next movie
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Security Workers Disrupt Oscar Nominees Luncheon, Protest Academy’s Use of ‘Irresponsible’ Non-Union Firm
The delegation, which had hoped to deliver a letter to Academy officials, blocks the valet for about 10 minutes before being shooed off
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Art Directors Guild Awards ‘Her,’ ‘Gravity,’ ‘Great Gatsby’ (Complete Winners List)
ADG splits its film awards into three different categories, and spreads the wealth; TV awards go to “Game of Thrones,” “Portlandia” and “Veep”
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’12 Years a Slave’ Writers Score Scripter Award
Adaptation award goes to the screenwriter and to the author of the original work
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‘Captain Phillips,’ ‘American Hustle’ Win Top Honors From Cinema Editors
On a night when “Captain Phillips” director Paul Greengrass also wins an honorary award, his film upsets presumed favorite “Gravity” at the ACE Eddie Awards
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Jared Leto Heckled at Tribute, Invites Heckler Backstage
Oscar nominee has “heart-to-heart” with person who challenges his right to play transgendered character
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Cate Blanchett Responds to Woody Allen Sex Abuse Charges — But Will It Hurt Her Oscar Chances?
“It’s been a long and painful situation for the family, and I hope they find some resolution and peace,” she says after winning yet another award for “Blue Jasmine”
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‘Frozen’ Named Top Animated Film at Annie Awards
Disney dominates as ceremony spreads the wealth among many of the year’s animated films
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‘Gravity’ Wins American Society of Cinematographers Award
TV awards go to “Game of Thrones,” “Killing Lincoln,” “Drunk History”
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Writers Guild Awards: ‘Her’ and ‘Captain Phillips’ Win Screenplay Prizes (Complete List)
“Stories We Tell” wins documentary award; “Breaking Bad,” “Veep” and “House of Cards” win major TV honors
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John C. Reilly, Kevin Pollack to Host Oscar Week Events
Programs devoted to nominees in the animation, shorts, documentary, foreign-language and makeup categories will be joined by a new event showcasing nominated music
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Oscar’s Live Action Shorts: Will Voters Want to Laugh, Cry or Cover Their Eyes?
The all-European field of nominees ranges from slapstick comedy to harrowing drama
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Oscar’s Animated Shorts: It’s Mickey Mouse vs. Toaster Dog
In another tight and strong category, a Disney cartoon faces stiff competition from a variety of inventive short films
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Tom Sherak Memorial: Towering Movie Mogul, But ‘As a Man of Goodness, He Stood Even Taller’
His movie-business prowess was rarely mentioned, but the crowd was full of people who knew all about it
