Academy pays tribute to movie musicals as Bassey and Adele represent for Bond

Posted by · 7:06 pm · February 24th, 2013

This year’s show has taken the movie music theme to heart.

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Oscar telecast to feature tribute to movie musicals of the last decade

Posted by · 10:34 am · January 25th, 2013

But it’s a missed opportunity to showcase the form’s evolution.

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DGA rescinds long-standing 'no screeners' policy

Posted by · 10:55 am · May 7th, 2012

The Directors Guild of America (DGA) has announced today that it will be reversing a long-standing policy outlawing the issuance of “for your consideration” screeners to its membership. The change will go into effect this awards season.

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John Myhre tapped as production designer for Oscar show

Posted by · 4:28 pm · November 17th, 2011

Considering what a pickle they were in only a week ago, I admire the efficiency with which the Academy is moving forward with their Oscarcast plans — with new producer Brian Grazer and host Billy Crystal in place, Oscar-winning production designer John Myhre is now on board to literally set the stage for the event.

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Oscarweb Round-up: Huh-huh, huh, huh-huh

Posted by · 8:34 am · October 27th, 2011

In today’s round-up, Beavis and Butt-Head are back, Anton Yelchin is inspired by his participation in “Like Crazy” and Steven Spielberg talks smack about “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.”

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