Oscarweb Round-up: 'Close Encounters' for the first time in a long time

Posted by · 7:04 am · November 3rd, 2011

In today’s round-up, Nathaniel Rogers reminisces with “Close Encounters of the Third Kind,” reactions to “War Horse” pop up from public screenings around the country and Sasha Stone writes a loving tribute to Gil Cates.

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Oscarweb Round-up: Lasseter gets his star

Posted by · 7:11 am · November 2nd, 2011

In today’s round-up, John Lasseter gets his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Art Directors Guild pays tribute to the “Harry Potter” franchise and Disney takes to the heartland to build “War Horse” steam.

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Saying goodbye to Gil Cates

Posted by · 4:28 pm · November 1st, 2011

Gil Cates directed at least one fine film — but it’s in his capacity as the producer of 14 Oscar ceremonies in the past two decades that he holds a place in more film geeks’ hearts.

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