Contender Countdown: 'Gravity' and '12 Years A Slave' storm out of the gate

Posted by · 9:55 pm · September 4th, 2013

Awards season is on and “Gravity” and “12 Years A Slave” lead the Best Picture race – right now – in this week’s contender countdown.

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Fox's potential awards sleeper 'The Book Thief' gets a trailer

Posted by · 9:20 am · August 21st, 2013

Emily Watson, Geoffrey Rush and young Sophie NĂ©lisse star in the WWII drama.

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Performances on the lead-supporting bubble dance with category placement this season

Posted by · 11:19 am · August 14th, 2013

This week’s report about Meryl Streep potentially being campaigned in the supporting actress category for her performance in John Wells’ “August: Osage County” reminds of a slew of actors in a similar boat this year, dancing with category selection with arguments to be made on both sides.

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Fox quietly positions 'The Book Thief' from 'Downton Abbey' director in the middle of awards season

Posted by · 7:07 am · August 10th, 2013

The Holocaust drama starring Geoffrey Rush, Emily Watson and 12-year-old lead actress has been quietly positioned in the midst of the Oscar fray and could be another player for the studio.

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