Steve Pond
Steve Pond
Steve Pond’s inside look at the artistry and insanity of the awards race, drawn from more than three decades of obsessively chronicling the Oscars and the entertainment industry.
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Gyllenhaal & Peña: A Dangerous Good Cop/Good Cop Relationship in ‘End of Watch’
There aren't any crooked officers in "End of Watch," so Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Peña worked overtime to find the drama in a friendship between partners
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‘Survivor’ Host Jeff Probst: Who Needs Emmys When You’ve Got 25 Seasons?
On the verge of the 25th season of "Survivor," Jeff Probst talks about longevity, catchphrases and hosting the worst Emmys ever
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Daniel Craig, Quentin Tarantino, Trey Parker & Matt Stone to Receive Britannia Awards
BAFTA Los Angeles will give annual awards to actor Daniel Craig, director Quentin Tarantino, writer-producers Trey Parker and Matt Stone and video game designer Will Wright
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Directors Guild Changes Nomination Date to Get Out of Oscar’s Way
On the heels of the Academy moving its nominations to Jan. 10, the DGA abandons that date for a Jan. 8 announcement
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Academy’s Ric Robertson Promises Secure Online Voting – and Promises Not to Kill Globes Parties
The real effect of moving Oscar nominations to Jan. 10, says AMPAS COO Ric Robertson, is to allow voters and viewers more time to see the nominees
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Academy Moves Nominations to Jan. 10, Confirms Online Voting
AMPAS moves nominations up by five days, and says online voting will be augmented by voting stations and paper ballots
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Richard Gere: Why My Cheating ‘Arbitrage’ Financier Is Like Bill Clinton
Richard Gere's character in "Arbitrage" may be a money mogul, but the actor says he found plenty of similarities to politicians
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Don Mischer to Direct Academy Awards Show
After directing and co-producing the last two Oscars, Don Mischer will be back to direct the upcoming show for producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron
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Academy Board Votes Tonight on Honorary Oscar Winners
The Academy's Board of Governors will vote honorary Oscars to three or four recipients on Wednesday night — and it's probably not Clint Eastwood's year
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In Venice, Spanish Film ‘The Guilt’ Wins YouTube’s Your Film Festival
"The Guilt" director David Victori wins $500,000 for his next project from online film festival sponsored by YouTube (video)
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Venice Film Festival: Joaquin Phoenix, Terrence Malick Draw Boos – and Raves
Terrence Malick's "To the Wonder" is jeered and praised in Venice, while Joaquin Phoenix angers photographers at the premiere of "The Master"
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Venice Film Festival: Zac Efron Charms, Michael Cimino Returns and Spike Lee Celebrates Michael Jackson
In the first three days of the Venice Film Festival, attractions include Spike Lee's Michael Jackson documentary "Bad 25" and Michael Cimino's restored flop "Heaven's Gate"
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Indie Vet Mark Urman: Even Little Movies Need Theatrical Releases
After announcing a partnership between his Paladin and the Toronto-based 108 Media, indie vet Mark Urman says streaming and VOD isn't the answer for independent films
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Telluride, UCLA Film School Extend FilmLab Partnership
Cooperative venture between Telluride and UCLA gives film students a workshop festival experience and brings a jointly-curated film series to Westwood campus
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Academy Overhauls Controversial Best Song Process
The old system that had resulted in years of only two or three nominated songs is junked in favor of more straightforward approach that will yield five nominees