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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San Diego Critics DON’T Choose ‘Social Network’
Small California critics group opts for “Winter’s Bone” instead, while Toronto scribes stay the course with David Fincher
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Wrap Video: New Globe Nominee Halle Berry
Best Actress nominee talks about making “Frankie & Alice” and surviving the ups and downs of awards season
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Globe Nominees React: They’re All Grateful
James Franco is excited, Colin Firth is euphoric, and Michael Douglas was ready for good news
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Snubbed by the Golden Globes — Despite Having True Grit
Once again the HFPA chases after big stars like Johnny Depp, Angelina Jolie, Halle Berry at the expense of great performances — oh, and where was “Lost”?
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Golden Globes Noms Galore for ‘King’s Speech’ ‘The Fighter’ & ‘Social Network’
“King’s Speech” gets seven nods, “Social Network” and “The Fighter” six each. “Glee” tops TV noms, “Walking Dead” and “Boardwalk Empire” make awards debuts
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Good Morning Oscar, December 14: Shocking News
Stop the presses: the Hollywood Foreign Press might be unethical, and critics like “The Social Network”
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Ben Affleck Goes to ‘Town’ for Awards Season
As his hit film prepares a DVD release timed for awards-season impact, Affleck talks about pigeonholes, redemption and learning from Terrence Malick
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2 More Critics Groups Get ‘Social’
Halle Berry, “Winter’s Bone” also honored by African-American Film Critics Association and Southeastern Film Critics
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New York Film Critics Extend ‘Social Network’ Streak
David Fincher film picks up another critics award from NY scribes; Annette Bening and Colin Firth win acting awards
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Bridges, Bullock Lead First Batch of Oscar Presenters
Last year’s winners joined by Halle Berry, Marisa Tomei and Oprah Winfrey
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Good Morning Oscar, December 13: And the Critics Just Keep on Comin’
A roundup of critics nominations, from “Kick Ass” to “The Last Airbender”
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‘Black Swan,’ ‘King’s Speech,’ ‘True Grit’ Lead Critics Choice Nominations
Broadcast Film Critics Association gives “Black Swan” 12 nominations, “The Social Network” nine
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NY Online Critics: ‘Social Network,’ Portman, Franco
“Social Network” wins three, “The Fighter” picks up both supporting awards
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‘Social Network’ Rolls Through Critics Awards
Facebook drama takes top honors from Los Angeles, Boston and New York Online critics
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‘Social Network,’ ‘Toy Story,’ ‘Inception’ on AFI Top 10
“The Fighter,” “The Kids Are All Right,” “Black Swan” also honored by American Film Institute