‘Awards Chatter’ Podcast — Robert McKee (‘Story’)
The author and lecturer on screenwriting, who was famously portrayed in ‘Adaptation,’ discusses his “principles,” critics and view that TV, not film, is the medium in which writers should now aim to work.
Tonys: With ‘Hamilton’ On Its Way to Big Wins, Will Other Shows Even Try to Compete? (Analysis)
THR looks at how Lin-Manuel Miranda’s landmark musical is primed to dominate the Tony nominations, as well as the impact of its box-office power on other new musicals — and their campaign spends.
TCM Classic Film Fest: Faye Dunaway to Introduce ‘Network,’ Discuss Her Career
The best actress Oscar winner for the classic 1976 film about the TV business also will discuss her life and career.
Simon Wiesenthal Center Honors Lionsgate’s Jon Feltheimer As Donald Trump Comes Under Fire
SWC founder/dean Rabbi Marvin Hier, speaking at the organization’s National Tribute Dinner, also revealed that the next releases of the center’s in-house documentary film division will examine the lives of Israeli leaders David Ben Gurion and Shimon Peres.
Oscars: Are There Any Contenders in the Cannes Lineup?
THR’s awards columnist looks at which Oscar-baity films are bound for the Croisette — and wonders what happened to a number of others.
Emmys: Louie C.K.’s ‘Horace and Pete’ Could Become First Indie Web Show to Land Major Noms (at a Cost)
THR’s awards columnist looks at the mounting Emmys campaign for C.K.’s groundbreaking drama series — and why it’s so important for the future of the show and its creator.
‘Awards Chatter’ Podcast — Screenwriting Master Robert McKee
The author and lecturer on screenwriting, who was famously portrayed in ‘Adaptation,’ discusses his “principles,” critics and view that TV, not film, is the medium in which writers should now aim to work.
Academy Board of Governors Candidates Share Their Platforms (Updating)
THR is offering to provide a forum for Academy members who intend to run for the board to share the platforms on which they are running.
‘Awards Chatter’ Podcast — Billy Eichner (‘Billy on the Street’ & ‘Difficult People’)
The 37-year-old funnyman, who has landed Daytime and Primetime Emmy noms, dispels with the notion that he’s an overnight sensation and dishes on the “love-hate relationship” with celebrity culture that’s at the center of his work as a comic and an actor.
Oscars: Academy Democratizes Board Elections, New Candidates Immediately Emerge
The move replaces a system “that many felt was confusing and cumbersome” with one that is “more democratic” and will produce a board that is “representative of our entire membership,” Academy CEO Dawn Hudson wrote to members.
Oscars: Which of This Year’s Early Films Will Be Remembered by Voters?
THR’s awards analyst examines the prospects of ‘Deadpool,’ three male leads of music biopics and scripts by Academy favorites like Richard Linklater and the Coen brothers.
‘Awards Chatter’ Podcast — Michael Barker and Tom Bernard (Sony Pictures Classics)
“We’re like one brain with two sides,” says Bernard, whose 37-year collaboration with Barker spans stints at Films Inc., UA Classics, Orion Classics and, for the last quarter-century, Sony Classics.
Emmys: Verdict Reached for ‘People v. O.J. Simpson’ Stars’ Categorizations
All but three cast members are being promoted in supporting roles.
Louis C.K. Submitting ‘Horace and Pete’ in Emmy Drama Race (Exclusive)
Louis C.K. and Steve Buscemi will compete as drama leads while the others, including Alan Alda, Edie Falco and Jessica Lange, will enter in the supporting category.
‘Awards Chatter’ Podcast — Joel Grey (‘Master of Ceremonies: A Memoir’)
The 83-year-old Tony and Oscar winner for ‘Cabaret,’ who recently came out as a gay man and wrote about his complicated personal and professional journey in a new memoir, says, “I’m still joyous in my life and can’t wait for tomorrow.”
Hollywood Remembers SAG-AFTRA President Ken Howard: George Clooney, Alec Baldwin React
Howard is remembered by friends and colleagues as a generous actor and an effective union leader.
TCM Classic Film Fest: Francis Ford Coppola Set for Chinese Theatre Honor
The handprint-footprint ceremony follows the fest sponsoring events of this nature for Peter O’Toole, Kim Novak, Jane Fonda, Jerry Lewis and Christopher Plummer.
San Luis Obispo Film Fest: Ann-Margret Talks Movies, Music, Men and Motorcycles on Eve of 75th Birthday
The sex-symbol of the ’60s who became a two-time Oscar nominee in the ’70s will receive the fest’s King Vidor Award on Saturday.
‘Awards Chatter’ Podcast — John Stamos (‘Grandfathered’)
The beloved 52-year-old actor/producer talks about the joys of doing — and his frustration with the name of — his Fox series, the real story of why the Olsen twins didn’t rejoin the Tanner family and how he’s finally overcome his desire “to do what the ‘Malcolm in the Middle’ guy did” and found respect.
The Academy’s Newest Diversity Moves: Three Takeaways (Analysis)
THR’s awards analyst writes that the Academy appears to be tiptoeing away from the most controversial aspects of its response to #OscarsSoWhite — and notes that one-third of its board members will face a referendum on their actions when elections take place in July.
Academy CEO Apologizes to Members of Asian Descent for Oscar Night “Hurt”
Dawn Hudson emailed the 25 Academy members who signed a letter of protest, calling their concerns “valid” and promising that “future Oscar telecasts [will] be more culturally sensitive.”
George Takei Rips Academy, Demands Apology for Oscars’ “Shameful” Racist Asian Jokes
The ‘Star Trek’ actor, who joined 24 other Academy members of Asian descent in sending a letter of protest to the organization, tells THR, “I was astounded at the obliviousness and the ignorance of the Academy.”
Ang Lee, George Takei Among 25 Academy Members Protesting Oscars’ Asian Jokes
“We found a lot of people who said, ‘We’re not going to accept this sort of joke anymore,’ especially right after Cheryl Boone Isaacs gave that speech about diversity,” one of the signatories tells THR.
TCM Classic Film Fest: ‘All the President’s Men’ to Open 7th Edition (Exclusive)
Carl Reiner and Elliott Gould are among the honorees while Eva Marie Saint, John Singleton, Stacy Keach and Anna Karina will also make appearances at the popular annual event in the heart of Hollywood.
After a Big Night at the Oscars, an Awards Consultant Finds Herself in the Spotlight
Lisa Taback was a principal orchestrator of the Oscar campaigns for ‘Spotlight,’ ‘Room,’ ‘Amy,’ ‘Spectre,’ all of which won major awards on Sunday.
Oscars: What Wasn’t Seen on TV
THR’s awards columnist dishes on red carpet awkwardness involving Marlee Matlin and Claude Lanzmann, compassionate behavior by Brie Larson and Lady Gaga during commercial breaks and the delayed standing ovation for Vice President Joe Biden.
Oscars: Why ‘Spotlight’ Was the Last Film Standing at the End of a Most Unusual Season (Analysis)
THR’s awards columnist breaks down what happened on Sunday night — and why.
Brutally Honest Oscar Ballot No. 4: A No Vote for Bryan Cranston Because Trumbo Was Not a Hero to Me
This member of the writers branch asks, “What ‘Straight Outta Compton’ and ‘Inside Out’ are even doing here I don’t know — how can writers nominate a movie that has four or five different f—king writers?”
Spirits: Oscar Nominees Steamroll En Route to Sunday D-Day (Analysis)
An Oscar nominee won in all nine categories in which at least one was nominated, including best feature (‘Spotlight’), best doc (‘The Look of Silence’) and best international film (‘Son of Saul’).
Brutally Honest Oscar Ballot No. 3: “Bothered” by Leo’s Bodyguards, “Disgusted” by Category Fraud
A member of the actors branch also criticizes ‘Carol’ nominee Rooney Mara: “That part needed an Audrey Hepburn, an enchanting, alive, beautiful young woman, instead of this depressed person who I never believed Cate Blanchett would have fallen in love with.”
Meet the Oscar-Winning (Twice!) Rabbi Whose Blessing Hollywood Seeks Each Awards Season
The founder of L.A.’s Museum of Tolerance, Marvin Heir caters to industry Jews and gentiles alike as they navigate life (Will Smith once called him on Christmas Eve) and, of course, an even higher calling: awards season.
Oscars 2016: Who Will Win, Who Should Win
It looks like a good night ahead for Leo, Sly and the super-smart screenwriters who cracked ‘The Big Short,’ as THR’s awards analyst Scott Feinberg predicts the winners and THR’s chief film critic Todd McCarthy offers his picks for who really deserves the Academy Award.
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