Oscars
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8 Biggest Changes to the Oscars in the 2010s, From #OscarsSoWhite to Envelopegate
The past 10 years saw the Academy reshape itself in the wake of #OscarsSoWhite, #MeToo, declining ratings and executive changes
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The Safdie Brothers Detail the 10-Year Journey to Make the Adam Sandler Drama ‘Uncut Gems’
TheWrap Oscar magazine: “What’s great is that it’s a happy ending, but then all of a sudden it’s not,” producer Scott Rudin told the filmmakers
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Here’s What’s on My Oscar Season Christmas Wish List: Eddie Murphy, ‘A Hidden Life’ and Lots More
Dear Santa: Can you also make sure the poor Oscar voters watch all the movies in time?
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Academy Allows ‘Cats’ to Submit Its New, Improved Version to Oscars
The Oscar rulebook prohibits changing a film after its initial run — but it doesn’t cover what happens when a movie makes changes in the middle of that run, as “Cats” did
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‘Toy Story 4’ Director Says the Key to the Hit Film Wasn’t Woody or Buzz
TheWrap Oscar magazine: “The code name for this movie internally was ‘Peep,’” Josh Cooley says
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How ‘Frozen II’ Filmmakers Handled ‘That Pressure’ to Follow a Blockbuster: ‘We Made a Pact’
TheWrap Oscar magazine: “The first movie ended with ‘happy ever after,’ but life doesn’t work that way,” producer Peter Del Vecho says
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How ‘I Lost My Body’ Director Melded Live Actors, 2D Animation and CGI for ‘Handmade’ Look
TheWrap Oscar Magazine: “It brings a new perception of reality of how you explore character,” Jérémy Clapin says
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‘Ford v Ferrari’ Editors Say Those Auto-Racing Scenes Weren’t the Biggest Challenge
TheWrap Oscar magazine: “It had to feel like you were in a 24-hour race, but you weren’t just sitting in a car the whole time,” Michael McCusker says
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How Terrence Malick Got His Rapturous, Mystical Look in ‘A Hidden Life’
TheWrap Oscar magazine: “We would continue to explore until the actors feel that they are not performing anymore,” cinematographer Jörg Widmer says
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Where ‘Hustlers’ Costume Designer Got His Inspiration for Those ‘Regrettable’ ’80s Fashions
TheWrap Oscar magazine: “I researched this movie like it was a period movie,” Mitchell Travers says
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Oscars Gender Gap: Female Directors in Best Picture Race Still Lag Far Behind Doc, International Categories
Women directed only 23% of the 344 films qualifying for Best Picture in 2019
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How ‘The Irishman’ Nailed a Vintage Look: 295 Locations, 28 Sets, Countless Details
TheWrap Oscar magazine: “It called for a tremendous level of detail,” production designer Bob Shaw says
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‘Star Wars’ and ‘Cats’ Arrive, But Awards Season Won’t Notice
Neither film is a real Best Picture contender, though one might figure in a few below-the-line categories and the other will have prime seats for the Razzies
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‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Creator Dean DeBlois on How the Franchise’s Animation Matured With Hiccup
TheWrap Oscar magazine: “Every single dragon required its own rig and walk cycle,” DeBlois says
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How ‘Joker’ Designer Mapped Gotham With a Touch of DC Comics and a Lot of Old NYC Squalor (Map)
TheWrap Oscar magazine: “Whenever I could, I wanted to seed some bits of Joker-ness into the world,” production designer Mark Friedberg says