Oscarweb Round-up: Get your very own Lisbeth Salander costume, just in time for Halloween

Posted by · 7:16 am · October 28th, 2011

In today’s round-up, a list of potential movie-inspired Halloween costumes, Diablo Cody’s reaction to sight-unseen Oscar predictions and the Academy celebrates the 40th anniversary of “The Last Picture Show.”

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'Harry Potter,' George Clooney, Michelle Williams honored with Hollywood Film Awards

Posted by · 4:02 pm · October 24th, 2011

The Hollywood Film awards were held tonight, marking the first awards ceremony of the season. All honorees were previously announced. George Clooney and Michelle Williams won top acting honors while the public-voted Hollywood Movie Award went to “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2.”

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LACMA's live read of 'The Breakfast Club,' directed by 'Young Adult' helmer Jason Reitman

Posted by · 10:06 am · October 14th, 2011

Jason Reitman has announced the first cast member of his live read of “The Breakfast Club” as part of LACMA’s inaugural film series: Patton Oswalt. Others will be announced throughout the week.

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Charlize Theron is delusional in the first trailer for Jason Reitman's 'Young Adult'

Posted by · 10:48 am · October 6th, 2011

“Juno” director Jason Reitman is back at work with Diablo Cody again this year with “Young Adult.” Finally, a trailer for the film has dropped.

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Charlize Theron, Gary Oldman and David Cronenberg set for Gotham Award tributes

Posted by · 2:37 pm · September 23rd, 2011

Now is the time of year when publicists jockey for their clients’ positions at tributes throughout the various awards season events. And these three will likely be in the thick of it this season.

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Off the Carpet: The great, appreciated unknown

Posted by · 6:00 am · September 19th, 2011

The Venice, Telluride and Toronto Film Festivals have commenced. But contrary to recent years, there is no unanimous Oscar heavy coming out of that frame.

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