Disney's 'Paperman': an early favorite for the Best Animated Short Oscar?

Posted by · 7:14 pm · November 3rd, 2012

The romantic ditty plays before ‘Wreck-It Ralph’.

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'The Imposter' and 'Sugar Man' lead with Cinema Eye Honors nominations

Posted by · 4:16 pm · November 3rd, 2012

Following the International Documentary Association’s breaking of the champagne on the hull of this year’s documentary race, the Cinema Eye Honors have announced their list of nominees. “The Imposter” and “Searching for Sugar Man” led the way with five nominations each. Both are considered formidable competitors in this year’s Oscar race for Best Documentary Feature.

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'Amour' leads the field of 2012 European Film Award nominees

Posted by · 10:57 am · November 3rd, 2012

The nominations for the 25th annual European Film Awards have been announced, and Michael Haneke’s “Amour” led the way with six nominations.

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Oscar Talk: Ep. 94 — Disney buys Lucasfilm as 'Hitchcock' opens AFI Fest

Posted by · 2:29 pm · November 2nd, 2012

In this week’s podcast Kris and Anne discuss the implications of Disney’s big purchase of Lucasfilm, Sacha Gervasi’s “Hitchcock,” which opened AFI Fest yesterday and Sam Mendes’ Bond stab “Skyfall.”

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Academy announces 21 qualifying titles for the Best Animated Feature Film Oscar

Posted by · 2:07 pm · November 2nd, 2012

In addition to 16 of the Best Animated Feature Film contenders we have already thoroughly charted (and minus “Dino Time,” which didn’t bother — who can blame them? — and “Arjun: The Warrior Prince,” which I had been led to believe by Disney would qualify), the Academy has announced five more qualifying titles for a big ole’ list of 21. So that means we will definitely have a full slate of five nominees in the category, though that was already expected.

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How will Sacha Gervasi's 'Hitchcock' fare with Oscar?

Posted by · 12:22 pm · November 2nd, 2012

AFI Fest picked a fun and droll piece of work for its 2012 opener in Sacha Gervasi’s “Hitchcock” last night. As I mentioned in this afternoon’s podcast, I found it to be strikingly emotional, though, for its depiction of an artist’s plight and the joy that comes with the release of bottled creativity. And I can’t help but wonder if Academy members may feel the same way.

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Tell us what you thought of 'Wreck-It Ralph'

Posted by · 6:03 am · November 2nd, 2012

Disney’s Pixar-level home run hits theaters today.

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Tell us what you thought of 'Flight'

Posted by · 5:27 am · November 2nd, 2012

Robert Zemeckis’s return to live action lands today.

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Roundup: Which awards player is for you?

Posted by · 5:00 am · November 2nd, 2012

Also: ‘Promised Land’ as a Capra ode and on the makeup of ‘Cloud Atlas’

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DreamWorks pitches 'Rise of the Guardians' for SAG ensemble consideration

Posted by · 12:20 pm · November 1st, 2012

Is it time for voice performances to get their due on the circuit?

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Jodie Foster to receive HFPA's Cecil B. DeMille Award

Posted by · 9:07 am · November 1st, 2012

The seven-time Golden Globe nominee marks the first woman to receive the honor in 12 years.

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Tech Support: 'Anna Karenina,' 'Les Mis' and 'Lincoln' lead the race for Best Production Design

Posted by · 8:14 am · November 1st, 2012

Other contenders include ‘Prometheus’ and ‘Cloud Atlas’ as period, fantasy and contemporary mix it up.

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Will 'Hitchcock' remind the Academy of its own Hitch neglect?

Posted by · 7:40 am · November 1st, 2012

The biopic is set to premiere at the AFI Fest tonight.

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Roundup: Phoenix keeps riding the truth train

Posted by · 5:00 am · November 1st, 2012

Also: Gearing up for AFI Fest, and is ‘Cloud Atlas’ still a Best Pic player?

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2013 Best Director Contenders: From Ben Affleck to Robert Zemeckis

Posted by · 9:50 pm · October 31st, 2012

Moving right along through the season’s major Oscar categories, we come today to the Best Director field.

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The Long Shot: A hazy shade of winter

Posted by · 3:55 pm · October 31st, 2012

Should the annual December glut of prestige fare be discouraged?

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Adam Stockhausen on hand-making the world of 'Moonrise Kingdom'

Posted by · 1:07 pm · October 31st, 2012

The production designer of Wes Anderson’s latest details the experience.

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Roundup: Disney and Lucasfilm get hitched

Posted by · 5:35 am · October 31st, 2012

Also: Celebrating 2012’s risk-takers, and the greatest horror films ever

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