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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‘Uncle Boonmee’ Wins Palme d’Or
Thai film takes top prize; Javier Bardem, Juliette Binoche and Elio Germano win acting awards
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Cannes, Day 12: Judgment Day
The festival’s final two films screen, so it’s time to pick a winner
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More Cannes: ‘HaHaHa,’ ‘Tournee’ Among First Winners
Un Certain Regard, Cinefoundation, Ecumenical Jury and FIPRESCI awards handed out
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‘Lily Sometimes,’ ‘Illegal’ Win Directors Fortnight Awards
“Non-competitive” section allows sponsors to hand out prizes
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‘Of Gods and Men’ Goes to Sony Classics
SPC acquires Xavier Beauvois drama about conflict between Christian monks and Muslim extremists
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IFC Adds to Cannes Haul with ‘Kaboom’
Active buyer grabs Gregg Araki movie, plus “We Are What We Are”
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IFC Adds to Cannes Haul With ‘Kaboom’
Firm also picks up Mexican horror tale “We Are What We Are”
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IFC Picks Up ‘Princess of Montpensier”
Bertrand Tavernier costume drama set in 16th century France
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Cannes, Day 10: Winding Down
Politics are in the air as the festival enters its final few days
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‘True Blood,’ ‘Heroes’ Webisodes Among Producers Guild Contest Finalists
Oscar-winner “The New Tenants” also makes the cut in Producer’s Challenge Contest
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Petition Protesting Cannes Sexism Nears 1,000 Signatures
With no female directors in competition, a Facebook group and online petition aim to pressure festival
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‘Crash! Bang! Wallow?’ Wins Short Film Contest
Animated British film top pick in National Film Board of Canada competition
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IFC Acquires ‘Certified Copy’
Film from Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami stars Juliette Binoche