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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‘Tree of Life,’ ‘The Artist’ Nominated by Cinematographers
“Hugo,” “Dragon Tattoo” and “Tinker, Tailor” also honored by American Society of Cinematographers; “War Horse” passed over
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Michael Moore: Why the New Oscar Doc Process Shouldn’t Scare Anyone (But HBO)
The Oscar-winning provocateur details changes that will overhaul a system that has led to decades of questionable choices
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‘Modern Family,’ ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Top DGA TV Nominations
Jennifer Aniston, Demi Moore, Alicia Keys and Fred Savage nominated for TV directing work
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Guild Nomination Scorecard: This Year’s Winners and Losers
“Midnight in Paris” climbed, “War Horse” slipped and “Extremely Loud” and “The Tree of Life” disappeared
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Academy Leaves ‘J. Edgar’ Off Makeup Shortlist
“The Iron Lady,” “Harry Potter” and “Albert Nobbs” make the cut, but Leonardo DiCaprio’s old-age makeup does not
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Jennifer Lawrence to Get Up Early, Announce Oscar Nominations
The “Winter’s Bone” nominee will join Academy president Tom Sherak in the task
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Woody Allen, Michel Hazanavicius, Martin Scorsese Nominated by Directors Guild
David Fincher and Alexander Payne also receive nominations; Steven Spielberg and Terrence Malick passed over
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Sean Penn to Be Honored for Haiti Relief by Critics Choice Movie Awards
Actor will receive Joel Siegel Award from Broadcast Film Critics Association; sound editors to honor George Watters II
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‘Tintin,’ ‘Boardwalk Empire’ Wow the Visual Effects Society
Animated Steven Spielberg movie and HBO series come out on top in VES nominations
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Clooney, Pitt, Chastain Pay Tribute to Risky Films at Glitzy Palm Springs Gala
The awards gala is all glitz and glamour, but it honors daring films like “The Artist,” “The Tree of Life” and “Young Adult”
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‘Melancholia’ Named Best Picture by National Society of Film Critics
Brad Pitt named best actor, Kirsten Dunst best actress, Terrence Malick best director
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Academy CEO Dawn Hudson Under Fire From AMPAS Sources
But is her job really in jeopardy, or is this just an attempt to embarrass her publicly?
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‘Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy’ and ‘My Week With Marilyn’ Top BAFTA Longlists
“Tinker, Tailor,” “The Artist” and “Hugo” are top choices of BAFTA chapters; “The Tree of Life” is largely overlooked
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Oscar Songs: Elton John on Gnomes, Lost Songs and His ‘Dream Guy’ Justin Timberlake
The iconic pop musician talks about the 11-year grind to make “Gnomeo & Juliet,” and about the star who can play him brilliantly in a biopic
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Sci-Tech Oscars Awarded for Film Recorder, Cameras, Software
This year’s Scientific and Technical Awards include Oscar statuettes for development of ARRILASER Film Recorder