'Gravity' and '12 Years a Slave' lead MPSE Golden Reel Awards nominations

Posted by · 11:29 am · January 15th, 2014

Nominations have been announced for the Motion Picture Sound Editors’ (MPSE) 61st annual Golden Reel Awards, and it was “Gravity” and “12 Years a Slave” that led the way with three nominations each.

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Phoenix critics award '12 Years a Slave,' 'Gravity,' 'Frozen'

Posted by · 11:12 am · December 17th, 2013

After a some taste-testing elsewhere by some more regional critics, it’s back to the grind with another Best Picture win for “12 Years a Slave,” this time from the Phoenix Film Critics Society. The film won three awards, as did Disney’s “Frozen,” but Alfonso CuarĂ³n’s “Gravity” was a more dominant figure winning four, including Best Director.

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Roundup: John Singleton on who should (and shouldn't) direct black-themed cinema

Posted by · 1:21 am · September 20th, 2013

Also: And the winner is… In Contention.

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Taking stock of the Best Visual Effects race during the summer blockbuster season

Posted by · 11:04 am · July 9th, 2013

We’re right in the middle of the blockbuster movie season so it seems now would be a nice opportunity to look at the race for Best Visual Effects.

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Sony options English-language remake of French hit 'A Prophet'

Posted by · 1:03 pm · June 5th, 2013

‘Fast & Furious’ producer Neal H. Moritz is steering the project.

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