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: October 19
More observers weigh in on the hunt for an Oscar producer, and the trades argue about “Amelia.”
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Good Morning, Oscar: October 17
Oscar pundits defend their jobs, and Fox’s junket results in a rave … for the in-flight movie.
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Gordon Willis Finally Gets His Oscar
The groundbreaking cinematographer talks about his odd relationship with the Oscars, and why he scares actresses.
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Good Morning, Oscar: October 16
Critics love at least one of Spike Jonze’s Sendak movies, and the animated-feature numbers game goes on and on.
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Oscar Foreign-Language Entries Unveiled
65 films make the cut in what is always a contentious, controversial Oscar category.
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Spirit Awards Move Inland, Go to Late Night
It’s no longer a day at the beach for the Independent Spirit Awards, which will celebrate their 25th anniversary in downtown Los Angeles.
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Good Morning, Oscar: October 15
One contender drops out, “Amelia” goes on the offensive, and Jason Reitman makes a pie chart.
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A Stormy Premiere Week for the Fantastically Controversial ‘Mr. Fox’
A lavish London junket comes on the heels of charges that director Wes Anderson is sociopath who directs via email.
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Good Morning, Oscar: October 14
Oscar’s potential double-dippers revealed, more awards dispensed, and what not to ask Jason Reitman.
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And the Oscar Goes to … HBO?!
After ruling the Emmys for years, the network has stealthily used Oscar rules to become a major player in the documentary races.
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And the Oscar Has Been Hijacked by … HBO!
After ruling the Emmys for years, the network has stealthily used Oscar rules to become a major player in the documentary races.
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Good Morning, Oscar: October 13
Unseen contenders, math homework, and could we end up with an Oscar “Hangover?”
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What’s Lead, What’s Supporting — and Who Really Decides?
Studios are jockeying to put their actors in the right categories, but Academy voters don’t always listen.
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Good Morning, Oscar: October 12
Spike Jonze’s Wild Things come under critical scrutiny, Jarvis Cocker serenades Mr. Fox, and the Coens go home.
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Good Morning, Oscar: October 11
George Clooney and Saoirse Ronan are hailed as Oscar contenders, and Clive Owen isn’t.