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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Oscar Verdicts: ‘Precious,’ ‘The Road,’ More
Abuse, apocalypse and death in combat — the new contenders are not cheerful.
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Celebrating the Anniversary of an Oscar Snub
“Hoop Dreams” was swindled by the Academy 15 years ago. Here’s how it happened.
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Jeff Bridges, ‘Crazy Heart’: Nominate Him
In the understated gem “Crazy Heart,” there’s not a false note in Jeff Bridges’ performance or T Bone Burnett’s music.
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Good Morning, Oscar: November 6
Way too many people agree on what films are the leading Oscar contenders so far.
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The Secret Path to Oscar Qualifying
For filmmakers who want to crash the Oscar race, the yellow brick road leads through a handful of obscure L.A. County theaters.
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Good Morning, Oscar: November 5
Jeff Bridges may sing his way into the Oscar race … and could Sandra Bullock join him there?
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Burning Questions About the New Oscar Hosts
No singing? No monologue? No sweat? What Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin will mean for the Oscar show.
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Looking Good for Five Toon Nominees
“Town Called Panic” a last-minute entry, perhaps cementing the chance that the Oscars will have five animated nominees.
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Good Morning, Oscar: November 4
Everybody loves the choice of Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin to host the Oscars. Really, everybody.
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Academy Goes for That ‘SNL’ Touch
The most frequent “Saturday Night Live” hosts ever team up to tackle the Academy Awards.
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Diva? What Diva? Mo’Nique Charms
Amid talk that she’s shunning the promo circuit, Mo’Nique steals the show at a “Precious” screening.
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Good Morning, Oscar: November 2
Vegas lays Oscar odds, “A Serious Man” wants consideration, and Michael Jackson wows ‘em at the Academy.
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Can ‘Missing Lynx’ Save Oscar Toon Category?
An obscure Spanish film, playing in one theater, may hold the key to opening the animated category to five nominees.
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Good Morning, Oscar: Halloween (non-Oscar) Edition
A detour from awards news to look at a few scary movies and one certified maniac.