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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Can ‘The Artist’ Have It Both Ways?
In an odd turn of events, “The Artist” could win the Oscar as a French film a day after winning a Spirit Award as an American one
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Colin Firth, Natalie Portman, Christian Bale and Melissa Leo Returning to the Oscars
Last year’s acting winners had to wait longer than usual, but they were finally confirmed as presenters
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The Nun Who Kissed Elvis Isn’t Quite Accurate With Those Oscar Memories
The former Dolores Hart might remember being a presenter 53 years ago and giving Elvis his first screen kiss, but the record doesn’t back her up on either count
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At the Oscars, It’s ‘The Kodak Theater’ No More
With a bankrupt Kodak pulling out of its deal for naming rights, the Academy will refer to its location as “Hollywood & Highland”
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Finally, Somebody Likes the Madonna Movie: Costume Designers Give ‘W.E.’ Top Award
“W.E.,” “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo” and “Harry Potter” take CDG’s film awards; “Boardwalk Empire,” “Glee” and “Downton Abbey” win for TV
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Steve Pond’s Oscar Picks: ‘The Artist’ Will Win, but Should It?
Our Oscar expert Steve Pond tells us who is going to win Academy Awards on Sunday — and who really ought to
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LA Times Trumpets a Scoop: The Academy Is Old White Men!
Two dozen Times staffers add some statistics to what we, and the Academy, already knew: it isn’t diverse enough
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Oscar’s in Desperate Need of Surprises — Here’s Where They Could Come From
Academy members are hoping for a few monkey wrenches — some categories might be more uncertain than the experts think
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‘Hugo,’ ‘War Horse’ and ‘Super 8’ Win Awards from Sound Editors
Motion Picture Sound Editors spread awards out, honoring “Hugo,” “War Horse,” “Super 8,” “Tintin,” “The Muppets” and others
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‘The Descendants,’ ‘Midnight in Paris’ Are Tops With Writers Guild
Alexander Payne wins for “The Descendants,” Woody Allen for “Midnight in Paris”; “Modern Family” and “Breaking Bad” win TV awards
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‘Hugo’ Sounds Best to Cinema Audio Society
Martin Scorsese’s “Hugo” wins CAS Award for film; “Boardwalk Empire,” “Too Big to Fail,” “Deadliest Catch” take TV honors
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Scripter Award Goes to ‘The Descendants’
“The Descendants” takes Scripter Award for best literary adaptation. Paul Haggis receives Literary Achievement Award
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‘The Descendants,’ ‘The Artist’ Win Top ACE Eddie Awards
Film editing awards give “The Descendants” a big boost, and solidify “The Artist” as an Oscar editing frontrunner
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Tina Fey Joins Growing, Comedy-Heavy Oscar Lineup
Making a push for a funny show, Oscar booking of Tina Fey comes on heels of Muppets, Ben Stiller announcements