The Academy today dropped via press release its annual list of rule clarifications and changes regarding campaigning procedures, but while most are acknowledging the adjustments to post-nominations events and gatherings, my colleague Greg Ellwood has drilled down and noted probably the biggest bombshell of all in the announcement. Before the nominations are revealed, it looks to be open season.
What the Academy's new campaign rules and regulations really mean
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 2:10 pm · September 21st, 2011
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Steven Spielberg tapped for PGA's David O. Selznick Award
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:32 am · September 21st, 2011
The Producers Guild of America has chosen prolific filmmaker Steven Spielberg for its David O. Selznick Award this year. Could that feed a fire that is sure to burn for his up-coming one-two punch of “War Horse” and “The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn?”
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'Moneyball' star Brad Pitt graces the cover of Sports Illustrated
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 6:10 am · September 21st, 2011
Bennett Miller’s “Moneyball” lands in theaters nationwide this Friday. On newsstands today, though, the film gets a healthy boost by having its star, Brad Pitt, grace the cover of Sports Illustrated magazine.
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Pearl Jam and Nirvana set for cinemas and home video on grunge's 20th birthday
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 6:00 am · September 21st, 2011
Grunge staples Pearl Jam and Nirvana will be getting the big screen and home video treatment this week in the form of Cameron Crowe’s “Pearl Jam Twenty” and the concert film “Nirvana: Live at the Paramount” as each band celebrates its 20th anniversary.
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Interview: 'Moneyball' director Bennett Miller
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 5:00 am · September 21st, 2011
Director Bennett Miller hasn’t made a film in six years, since 2005’s “Capote.” The sports drama “Moneyball” was a completely different experience, coming from a big studio with a global movie star front and center and a project with scars when he took it on. He talks about navigating those unique waters.
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Oscarweb Round-up: Keeping the 'Dark Knight Rises' secret
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 4:00 am · September 21st, 2011
In today’s round-up, Christopher Nolan is rumored to refuse letting the ending of “The Dark Knight Rises” outside the confines of his brain, Lars Von Trier retracts his apology for controversial Nazi remarks at the Cannes Film Festival and Ryan Gosling seems to be considering…retirement?
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'Captain America' and 'The Help' sound mixer Scott Millan to be feted by CAS
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 6:00 am · September 20th, 2011
Sound mixer Scott Millan has been tapped this year to receive the Cinema Audio Society’s Lifetime Achievement Award. This season he looks to be in the Oscar mix (no pun intended) for his work on “Captain America: The First Avenger.”
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Oscarweb Round-up: Are we all underestimating 'Contagion?'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 4:00 am · September 20th, 2011
In today’s round-up, Mark Harris wonders if we’re underestimating the Oscar chances of “Contagion,” Peter Knegt surveys what the fall fests told us about the season to come and, with “Straw Dogs” breaking the camel’s back, James Frazier takes umbrage with Hollywood depictions of Mississippi.
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Off the Carpet: The great, appreciated unknown
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 6:00 am · September 19th, 2011
The Venice, Telluride and Toronto Film Festivals have commenced. But contrary to recent years, there is no unanimous Oscar heavy coming out of that frame.
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Alfredson's 'Tinker, Tailor' smolders on screen
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 5:00 am · September 19th, 2011
“Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy” is an impeccably made, satisfyingly dense piece of work from director Tomas Alfredson. It’s the rare film that is a slow burn but nevertheless moves along at a clip, with a very well-honed editorial sense.
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Oscarweb Round-up: Telling the story of 'Drive' with clothes
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 4:00 am · September 19th, 2011
In today’s round-up, director Oren Moverman talks about his expressive film “Rampart” from Toronto, Paramount shuffles the release date of “A Thousand Words” to capitalize on Eddie Murphy’s Oscar gig and “Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy” inspires John le Carre considerations upon release across the pond.
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Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 3:00 am · September 19th, 2011
Dedicated readers, welcome to our new digs. First-time readers, I hope you’re ready for more film awards coverage than you know what to do with.
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