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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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.
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Who’s Playing Well in Oscar’s House?
At their own theater, Academy members pass judgment on “An Education,” “A Serious Man,” “Inglourious Basterds” …
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Oscar Verdicts on Mirren, Clooney, Jackson
While waiting for the remaining big guns to screen, a look at acting showcases, a foreign film and the King of Pop’s final encore.
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Tarantino, Huston, Demme and Douglas to Present Honorary Oscars
Quartet of Oscar winners named as presenters at upcoming Governors Awards ceremony honoring Bacall, Calley, Corman and Willis.
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Good Morning, Oscar: October 29
Anjelica Huston touts a masterpiece, and pundits agree on Clint Eastwood and “Precious.”
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Pete Docter: Pixar Movies Are Lousy … at First
The director of “Up” talks about how Pixar’s messy process makes movies that look easy.
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Good Morning, Oscar: October 28
An ingénue takes on a legend, Ricky Gervais plans to get drunk, and Clint Eastwood unveils a bit of “Invictus.”
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‘This Is It’ for Best Makeup?
Liz Taylor wants Michael Jackson’s movie nominated in every conceivable category. But how many are conceivable?
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Abbie Cornish: Lingering Sensations, No Touching
The Australian actress talks about riding an elevator with Quentin Tarantino and protecting Keats from Jane Campion.
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Good Morning, Oscar: October 27
Debates about new Globes host Ricky Gervais, and debates about the commercial and awards prospects for “Precious.”
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‘Amelia’ Flies Straight to Oscar Oblivion
Once thought to be an Oscar contender, the film is savaged by critics and underwhelming at the Academy.
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Good Morning, Oscar: October 26
Quizzes, predictions, nominations, controversies and a question: does the Oscar show have too much Jack?