'The Help,' 'Pariah' lead NAACP Image Award nominees

Posted by · 10:20 am · January 20th, 2012

With six and five nominations respectively, “The Help” and “Pariah” represent the yin and yang of current African American-themed cinema, so it’s apt that they should lead the field in the NAACP Image Awards.

Continue reading »

Filed in: HitFix · In Contention

Brian Grazer to the rescue

Posted by · 4:54 pm · November 9th, 2011

After the Ratner-Murphy fiasco, Oscar-winning producer Brian Grazer looks like a safe pair of hands for the Oscar show.

Continue reading »

Filed in: HitFix · In Contention

Oscars host Eddie Murphy follows Brett Ratner out the door

Posted by · 10:16 am · November 9th, 2011

The Academy has announced that Eddie Murphy will also bow out of this year’s Oscar ceremony, in the wake of Brett Ratner’s controversy, leaving the show hostless. We’re back to square one.

Continue reading »

Filed in: HitFix · In Contention

Brett Ratner issues statement after resigning as Oscarcast producer

Posted by · 3:40 pm · November 8th, 2011

In the wake of controversy surrounding his use of a homophobic slur, as well as some classless comments on the PR tour for “Tower Heist,” Brett Ratner has stepped down as Oscarcast producer.

Continue reading »

Filed in: HitFix · In Contention

Oscarweb Round-up: Ratner's remark

Posted by · 7:04 am · November 8th, 2011

In today’s round-up, Brett Ratner’s recent gay slur causes a stir, Charlotte Gainsbourg talks “Melancholia” and “The Muppets” catches Savannah Film Festival audiences off guard.

Continue reading »

Filed in: HitFix · In Contention

Newly tapped Oscarcast writers place an emphasis on funny

Posted by · 6:05 pm · November 6th, 2011

It has been reported that Oscarcast producers Brett Ratner and Don Mischer have brought in a seasoned but fresh crop of comedy writers to spice up this year’s Academy Awards.

Continue reading »

Filed in: HitFix · In Contention

Tell us what you thought of 'Tower Heist'

Posted by · 9:27 am · November 4th, 2011

The film hits theaters nationwide today.

Continue reading »

Filed in: HitFix · In Contention

Oscarweb Round-up: Campaigning Clint for Razzie

Posted by · 4:03 am · November 4th, 2011

In today’s round-up, Dan Kois stumps for Clint Eastwood — for a Razzie that is, Fox announces Andy Serkis for a “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” sequel and an Oscar campaign for his performance-capture work and James Mangold looks back on “Copland.”

Continue reading »

Filed in: HitFix · In Contention

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.

Continue reading »

Filed in: HitFix · In Contention

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.

Continue reading »

Filed in: HitFix · In Contention

Action, comedy and drama hit the zeitgeist this month

Posted by · 9:04 am · October 28th, 2011

Reflecting the environment into which a film is released is always an intriguing note and the mark of deeper artistic consideration. But the zeitgeist is being tickled in unexpected ways by a trio of films this month.

Continue reading »

Filed in: HitFix · In Contention

David Letterman talks hosting the Oscars with Eddie Murphy

Posted by · 10:16 am · October 26th, 2011

Eddie Murphy has, of course, been fielding questions about his upcoming Oscar hosting gig on the press trail for “Tower Heist.” He recently stopped by David Letterman, who has his own experiences hosting the show.

Continue reading »

Filed in: HitFix · In Contention