DAYTIME EMMYS PREVIEW
publication date: 3/26/09
~ 'Doctors' deliver daytime ratings
~ Daytime Emmys may have new home
OSCAR'S BIG WEEKEND
publication date: 2/20/09
~ Marketers vie for Oscar night spotlight
~ Post-Oscar holiday destinations
~ Streep's history of red-carpet style
SPIRIT AWARDS
publication date: 2/20/09
~ Spirits Awards spotlight edgy fare
~ Producers Award nominees
~ Coogan continues Spirit's irreverence
CESAR AWARDS
publication date: 2/19/09
~ More French films fight for Cesar
~ Cesar Awards to honor late founder
OSCAR WILDE AWARDS
publication date: 2/19/09
~ Irish film, music more multicultural
~ Honoree: Hylda Queally
~ Honoree: Jonathan Rhys Meyers
ICG PUBLICISTS AWARDS
publication date: 2/18/09
~ Publicists adapt to Internet age
~ Honorees: Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall
~ Honoree: Chuck Lorre
THE GUILD HONORS
publication date: 2/13/09
~ Guilds and societies honor members
~ ASC honors Aussie d.p. Don McAlpine
~ Editors cover tracks with digital tricks
NAACP IMAGE AWARDS
publication date: 2/12/09
~ Image Award noms do the right thing
~ Timeline: A century of talent and genius
~ NAACP Image Awards honorees
EYE ON THE OSCARS: OSCAR WRAP
publication date: 2/12/09
~ Quest for Oscar leaves some films out
~ Quotebook 2008
~ Unsung heroes
EYE ON THE OSCARS: THE CINEMATOGRAPHER
publication date: 2/11/09
~ Cinematographers praise 'Slumdog'
~ ASC honoree worked with Eastwood
~ Oscar-nommed lensers go high-tech
EYE ON THE OSCARS: MUSIC
publication date: 2/10/09
~ Academy's music branch baffles
~ Race heats up for score Oscar
~ 'Slumdog' vs. 'Wall-E' for best song
EYE ON THE OSCARS: THE WRITER/WGA
publication date: 2/06/09
~ Writers respin the news cycle
~ Television reflects modern society
~ WGA honorees, a diverse group
EYE ON THE OSCARS: ANIMATION
publication date: 2/06/09
~ Animated Oscar noms took long road
~ Animation critic evaluates Oscar shorts
~ Pixar co-founder made digital a reality
THE GRAMMY AWARDS
publication date: 2/06/09
~ Producers select Grammy openers
~ Academy tries to reverse ratings slide
~ Recording Academy adds programs
EYE ON THE OSCARS: BEST PICTURE
publication date: 2/05/09
~ Best pic noms elicit strong reactions
~ Obama message echos at Oscar time
~ Chart: Best Pic Scorecard
EYE ON THE OSCARS: COSTUME & PRODUCTION DESIGN, ART DIRECTION & MAKEUP
publication date: 2/04/09
~ Makeup evens Oscar playing field
~ Theme parks lure film designers
~ Craft spotlights
EYE ON THE OSCARS: THE DIRECTOR
publication date: 2/03/09
~ Directors look back at their first films
~ First films don't tell director's whole tale
~ Peckinpah's work lives on in the U.K.
EYE ON THE OSCARS: THE NOMINEES
publication date: 2/02/09
~ 'Reader' prevails in Oscar nominations
~ A look at the nominees
BAFTA AWARDS
publication date: 2/02/09
~ BAFTA draws from across the globe
~ BAFTA voting to be re-examined
~ 2008 BAFTA nominees
DGA AWARDS
publication date: 1/30/09
~ DGA nominees borrow from the masters
~ How the DGA closed the deal
~ Multicamera shows get no respect
EYE ON THE OSCARS: TALENT ROUNDUP
publication date: 2/2/09
~ Oscar nominations favor Americans
~ Actor profiles
~ Actress profiles
SCREEN ACTORS GUILD AWARDS
publication date: 1/23/09
~ James Earl Jones built multifaceted career
~ Role in 'White Hope' opened doors
~ Rosenberg deals with tough role
PRODUCERS GUILD AWARDS
publication date: 1/22/09
~ PGA nominees ponder recession
~ Hollywood defies economic odds
~ A look at the honorees
GOLDEN GLOBES
publication date: 1/09/09
~ Golden Globes back with a vengeance
~ Globes TV noms debate future of format
~ Golden Globe nominations list
EYE ON THE OSCARS: NOMINATIONS WRAP
publication date: 1/08/09
~ Films reflect problems of the times
~ Action films gain critical respect
~ Dream Scenes
EYE ON THE OSCARS: VISUAL EFFECTS, SOUND AND EDITING
publication date: 1/08/09
~ Complex 'Case' for 'Button' editors
~ Button' vfx made impossible possible
~ Directors play favorites with editors
EYE ON THE OSCARS: BEST PICTURE
publication date: 1/07/09
~ Studios send a message to Academy
~ Producers' picks
EYE ON THE OSCARS: COSTUME & PRODUCTION DESIGN, ART DIRECTION & MAKEUP
publication date: 1/07/09
~ Films merge old hammers, new pixels
~ Local pros reduce real-life risks
~ Design spotlights
EYE ON THE OSCARS: WRITERS ROUNDUP
publication date: 1/06/09
~ Oscar contenders sound a mournful note
~ Oscar contenders move past racial labels
~ 'Doubt' smashes stereotype of black mother
EYE ON THE OSCARS: SONG AND SCORE
publication date: 1/06/09
~ Waning chart success for nominees
~ Classic scores given new life on disc
~ Singer and composer profiles
EYE ON THE OSCARS: MUSIC
publication date: 12/18/08
~ 'Australia' boasts a banquet of music
~ Coen's tunesmith sends up pol thrillers
~ Composer tackles 'Bolt' and 'Hancock'
GOLDEN GLOBES COUNTDOWN
publication date: 12/17/08
~ Golden Globes road takes sharp turns
~ HBO reigns despite new challengers
~ Best Picture Drama
EYE ON THE OSCARS: BEST PICTURE
publication date: 12/16/08
~ Clint Eastwood's imperfect world
~ 'Button' reimagines F. Scott Fitzgerald
~ Tough subjects a challenge for marketers
EYE ON THE OSCARS: THE SCREENPLAY
publication date: 12/15/08
~ Scribes earn their shot at Oscar gold
~ Vets cast dubious eye on rewriting
~ Original screenplays in the mix
EYE ON THE OSCARS: CRIX' PICKS
publication date: 12/15/08
~ Young reviewers put passion over profit
~ Vet critics adapt to challenging times
BAFTA: DOWN TO THE WIRE
publication date: 12/15/08
~ BAFTA's best not good enough for Korda
~ BAFTA's animation category grows up
EYE ON THE OSCARS: ART DIRECTION, COSTUMES & MAKEUP
publication date: 12/12/08
~ Dystopian designs dominate comic films
~ Murakami continues Bummy's legacy
~ Creating the Look
EYE ON THE OSCARS: VISUAL EFFECTS, SOUND & EDITING
publication date: 12/11/08
~ In f/x, practical aids digital
~ Action sound goes lean and mean
~ Time-jumping movies challenge editors
EYE ON THE OSCARS: ANIMATION
publication date: 12/10/08
~ Cartooning on a shoestring
~ Innovations pave way for future films
~ Academy makes way for 3-D
EYE ON THE OSCARS: THE ACTRESS
publication date: 12/10/08
~ Newbies battle for lead actress love
~ Leading Lights
~ Stellar Support
EYE ON THE OSCARS: THE WRITER
publication date: 12/09/08
~ Pondering power at a distance
~ Ordinary people, big dramas
~ 'Slumdog' scribe champions underdog
EYE ON THE OSCARS: THE ACTOR
publication date: 12/08/08
~ Superheroes soar in awards season
~ Leading Lights
~ Stellar Support
EYE ON THE OSCARS: THE INDIES
publication date: 12/04/08
~ New indies make splash with less cash
~ New indie faces in the awards races
~ Indies in the Oscar mix
GOLDEN GLOBES UPDATE
publication date: 12/03/08
~ Will indie implosion impact Globes?
~ L.A. Venues vie for kudofest biz
~ Junkets harness star power to start buzz
GOTHAM INDEPENDENT FILM AWARDS
publication date: 12/02/08
~ Gotham Awards go back to basics
~ Gotham Tribute Honorees
TV GLOBES CONTENDERS
publication date: 12/02/08
~ Crime drama stars seek Globes cred
~ TV Globes Contenders: Drama
~ TV Globes Contenders: Comedy
AMERICAN CINEMATHEQUE AWARD: SAMUEL L. JACKSON
publication date: 12/01/08
~ Cinematheque salutes Samuel L. Jackson
~ Samuel L. Jackson: too good for #2?
~ Directors love action with Jackson
GOLDEN GLOBES PREVIEW
publication date: 11/24/08
~ Should the HFPA split into two groups?
~ A look back at last year's lost Globes
~ NBC needs Globes to regain stamina
EYE ON THE OSCARS: PREVIEW
publication date: 11/24/08
~ Oscar vets remember how it used to be
~ The Gold Standard
BIFAS
publication date: 11/24/08
~ Nolan, Meadows straddle genres
~ Indies believe children are the future
~ 2008 BIFA nominees
AWARDS SEASON TALENT PREVIEW
publication date: 11/19/08
~ Actors try to emulate political personas
~ Comeback tales a Hollywood tradition
~ Hip clip can nab awards, draw auds
EYE ON THE OSCARS: MUSIC
publication date: 11/18/08
~ Thomas Newman delivers film trifecta
~ Stage-to-screen scores pose challenges
~ Composers cautious with Holocaust films
GLOBAL CONTENDERS
publication date: 11/17/08
~ World directors take dark view of U.S.
~ Boyle gets cultural help on 'Slumdog'
~ International contestants
BAFTA PREVIEW
publication date: 11/17/08
~ BAFTA plays favorites with talent
~ Genre films face uphill kudos climb
~ Studios rely on screeners for BAFTA
EYE ON THE OSCARS: ANIMATION PREVIEW
publication date: 11/14/08
~ Studios enter multiple toons in Oscar race
~ Directors use animation in docus
~ Cartoon Contenders Chart
BEN STILLER: MUSEUM OF THE MOVING IMAGE HONOREE
publication date: 11/12/08
~ Ben Stiller builds a diverse portfolio
~ Red Hour clocks in with diverse slate
~ Critical analysis: The everyman in Stiller
COUNTRY MUSIC ASSN. AWARDS
publication date: 11/12/08
~ Top agencies take on Nashville stars
~ Darius Rucker's country comeback
~ CMA at 50: Org's toppers look back
AWARD SEASON FOCUS: THE WOMEN
publication date: 11/11/08
~ Actresses transition into complex roles
~ Walker and Alberti up female d.p. profile
~ Oscar wealth not evenly distributed
BRITANNIA AWARDS
publication date: 11/6/08
~ Sean Penn fights the underdog fight
~ Off the beaten path, Frears beats the odds
~ Inner City Cinema helps revitalize park
HOLLYWOOD AWARDS
publication date: 10/27/08
~ HFF unleashes art, ups star quotient
~ Honoree profiles
~ 10 Actors to Watch
AWARD SEASON OVERVIEW
publication date: 10/27/08
~ Oscar contenders skip festival route
~ 2008 issue pics have Oscar precedent
AWARD SEASON LAUNCH
publication date: 10/24/08
~ Will Oscar recognize superhero perfs?
~ Red-carpet photogs make stars shine
~ Anya Sarre makes red carpet 'pop'
DGA HONORS
publication date: 10/16/08
~ DGA Honors transcend glitterati
~ Honoree profiles
VARIETY'S U.K. ACHIEVEMENT IN FILM
publication date: 10/13/08
~ Ralph Fiennes' constant shape-shifting
~ Fiennes keeps theater door open
~ Fiennes makes time for global causes
ONE SHOW ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS
publication date: 10/07/08
~ Branded entertainment increases
~ One Show judges weigh choices
~ One Show finalists
EMMY STYLE / FALL FASHION
publication date: 9/19/08
~ '90210' graduates to higher fashion
~ 'Women' share a common thread
~ Style seniority on the red carpet
THE HUMANITAS PRIZE
publication date: 9/17/08
~ Humanitas has new ambitions
~ Humanitas finalists
IMAGEN AWARDS
publication date: 08/21/08
~ Latinos making progress in Hollywood
~ Writer hits universal themes
~ 'Betty' gives vet second act
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: DOWN TO THE WIRE
publication date: 08/20/08
~ Cable could make play for Emmycast
~ Do Emmy noms boost cable ratings?
~ 'Rock' on a roll with walk-ons
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: THE WRITER & THE PRODUCER
publication date: 08/19/08
~ Top TV shows rip up old blueprint
~ TV writers rigorous about research
~ They're real, and they're spectacular
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: THE DIRECTOR
publication date: 08/18/08
~ TV's showrunners outrank directors
~ Visual landscapes impress
~ Helmers bring historical figures to life
THE ALMA AWARDS
publication date: 08/15/08
~ 'Luna' box office sparkles
~ Alma Awards recognize 'Ugly Betty'
~ Latinas strut stuff at Alma Awards
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: REALITY/NONFICTION
publication date: 08/15/08
~ Reality hosts get an Emmy category
~ Reality roundup
~ Nonfiction contenders
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: CRIX' PICKS
publication date: 08/14/08
~ Power of the pundit class has its limits
~ Critics weigh in on drama nominees
~ Critics weigh in on comedy nominees
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: THE ACTOR
publication date: 08/13/08
~ Standups no longer rule sitcom world
~ Men of few words make big impression
~ 'Daisies' Pace looks to freshen race
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: THE ACTRESS
publication date: 08/12/08
~ Older actresses dominate drama noms
~ Lawyer, cops vie for kudo credibility
~ Ensemble efforts not rewarded this year
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: THE NOMINEES
publication date: 08/11/08
~ Can cable cash in on Emmy noms?
~ TV Acad splits 'special class' category
~ Miniseries continue to thrive on cable
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: CREATIVE ARTS NOMINEES
publication date: 08/6/08
~ D.p.s. take auds to extreme realities
~ Opportunities aplenty for choreographers
~ Canceled 'Creature' nabs nomination
TCA AWARDS
publication date: 07/18/08
~ TCA press tour politics a changin'
~ TCA Awards low key but influential
~ TCA writers find few post-strike pilots
DAYTIME EMMYS LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: REGIS PHILBIN
publication date: 06/20/08
~ Regis a master of morning banter
WOMEN IN FILM / CRYSTAL + LUCY AWARDS
publication date: 06/17/08
~ Few female ensemble films
~ Funds get doc filmmakers to finish line
~ Film professonals lend talents to PSAs
PEABODY AWARDS
publication date: 06/13/08
~ How to hook highbrow audiences
~ 'Planet' puts nature in sharper focus
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: DRAMA
publication date: 06/12/08
~ TV dramas skewer the married state
~ Collaborators on working with Beatty
~ Beatty the politico focuses on policies
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: COMEDY
publication date: 06/11/08
~ TV comedy's ratings renaissance
~ Foreign laugh pros not lost in translation
~ Returning Series
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: GUEST STAR
publication date: 06/10/08
~ Guest spots can lead to full-time roles
~ Stuntcasting a quick fix for ratings
~ Standout guest star performances
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: MADE-FORS AND MINIS
publication date: 06/09/08
~ Stellar ratings rock originals
~ Minis to Watch
~ TV Movies to Watch
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: THE ACTOR
publication date: 06/06/08
~ TV characters weave a tangled web
~ Emmys elude a few good men
~ Actors always in Emmy contention
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: THE ACTRESS
publication date: 06/05/08
~ Portrayals of moms on TV gets real
~ How to give characters a complex
~ Actresses always in Emmy contention
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: THE WRITER
publication date: 06/04/08
~ TV writers embrace technology
~ Supporting players seek Emmy love
~ Writers face tough post-strike world
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: REALITY/NONFICTION
publication date: 06/03/08
~ Emmy reality host race wide open
~ Hubbub over nonfiction faking fizzles
~ 'Ice Road' creator keeps on truckin'
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: BELOW THE LINE
publication date: 06/02/08
~ 'Battlestar Galactica' music takes off
~ Shaffner shines a light below the line
~ Techs get respect for Emmy contenders
EMMY PREVIEW
publication date: 05/28/08
~ Niche shows threaten Emmy audience
~ Host award brings reality to Emmy
~ Short seasons intrigue TV powers
THE TONY AWARDS
publication date: 05/19/08
~ Intimate outdoes spectacle at Tonys
~ Broadway productions go big
~ Actors find steady work in NY theater
DAYTIME EMMY UPDATE
publication date: 05/08/08
~ CBS dominates Daytime Emmy noms
~ Kudofest preps for party atmosphere
~ Daytime Emmy Awards nominations
BRIT COMEDY
publication date: 04/30/08
~ Hollywood set to honor Brit wit
~ Who will be the next Ricky Gervais?
~ U.S. networks channel British content
GLAAD MEDIA AWARDS
publication date: 04/25/08
~ 2007 shows steady progress for gay cause
~ From Oprah to the Oscars
~ Gay characters just another slice of life
MERYL STREEP: LINCOLN CENTER FILM HONOREE
publication date: 04/14/08
~ Meryl Streep as actor and coach
~ Gala to be Keys' 30th, and last
TONY AWARDS PREVIEW
publication date: 04/14/08
~ 8 musicals seek Tony nominations
~ Drama takes back Broadway
~ Triple revival threat for Tony voters
NICKELODEON KIDS' CHOICE AWARDS
publication date: 03/28/08
~ Nick, Disney share talent, exposure
~ Kid star fandom challenges publicists
~ Nick broadcast gets interactive
DAYTIME EMMY PREVIEW
publication date: 03/26/08
~ Daytime Emmys add court category
~ Talkshow split gives gabbers new life
~ 'Guiding Light' modernizes production
FILM INDEPENDENT'S SPIRIT AWARDS
publication date: 02/22/08
~ Spirit Awards bring edge
~ Wilson prepares for first hosting gig
~ Grant Nominees: The Producer Award
HONORARY OSCAR: ROBERT BOYLE
publication date: 02/22/08
~ Robert Boyle aimed for higher truth
OSCAR WILDE AWARDS
publication date: 02/21/08
~ Oscar Wilde Awards honors Brooks
~ U.S.-Ireland Alliance goes beyond film
~ Meaney goes Gaelic for 'Kings'
OSCAR'S BIG WEEK
publication date: 02/19/08
~ Oscar soiree scene less crowded
~ Oscar week event calendar
~ The red carpet at Oscar time
NAACP IMAGE AWARDS
publication date: 02/14/08
~ Current stars blur the racial divide
~ Black actresses cross from stage to TV
~ 2008 NAACP Image Awards honorees
EYE ON THE OSCARS: OSCAR WRAP
publication date: 02/14/08
~ 2007 had strong gender divide
~ Emmys love the Oscar broadcast
~ How we got here: the major categories
EYE ON THE OSCARS: THE LOOK
publication date: 02/13/08
~ Costume designers tart up the past
~ Art pros debate to build or not to build
~ A banner year for cinematographers
EYE ON THE OSCARS: MUSIC
publication date: 02/12/08
~ Acad music branch courts controversy
~ Best Score
~ Best Original Song
EYE ON THE OSCARS: ACTOR / ACTRESS
publication date: 02/11/08
~ Nominees bring authenticity
~ Best Actor
~ Best Actress
EYE ON THE OSCARS: DOWN TO THE WIRE
publication date: 02/11/08
~ Oscar nominees learn to accentuate
~ Speculation on next year's contenders
~ 'Blood' flows without quick cuts
GRAMMY AWARDS
publication date: 02/08/08
~ Herbie finds inspiration in Joni
~ Ailing music bix calls for overhaul
~ 50th Grammys poised for its 'moment'
EYE ON THE OSCARS: THE WRITER/WGA
publication date: 02/08/08
~ Screenwriters reveal fantasy scripts
~ Nominated writers owe debt to books
~ WGA-YouTube photo gallery
EYE ON THE OSCARS: TECH ROUNDUP
publication date: 02/07/08
~ Silence part of storytelling in 'Old Men'
~ Digital penguins primped for closeups
~ Oscar sound noms mix action, subtlety
EYE ON THE OSCARS: THE DIRECTOR
publication date: 02/06/08
~ Oscar directors shun studio shackles
~ Director profiles
ICG PUBLICISTS AWARDS
publication date: 02/05/08
~ Publicists adapt to new media frenzy
~ Ford cracks whip again
~ Apatow benefits from box office success
EYE ON THE OSCARS: BEST PICTURE
publication date: 02/05/08
~ Best Picture nominees
~ Oscar power players
EYE ON THE OSCARS: THE NOMINEES
publication date: 02/04/08
~ Road to Oscars tough to navigate
~ Category-by-category analysis
PRODUCERS GUILD AWARDS
publication date: 02/01/08
~ PGA Awards honor arthouse crowd
~ PGA stays neutral in the strike culture
~ PGA Award honorees
BAFTA AWARDS
publication date: 02/04/08
~ BAFTA Awards full of contradictions
~ BAFTAs hit high notes at the Opera
~ The Carl Foreman Award nominees
EYE ON THE OSCARS: TALENT RACE
publication date: 02/04/08
~ Foreign stars cash in on Oscar noms
~ Film critic quotes on lead acting nominees
SAG AWARDS
publication date: 01/25/08
~ SAG recognizes stunts for first time
~ SAG's show touts 75th anniversary
~ Wide age range in SAG feature race
DGA AWARDS
publication date: 01/24/08
~ Guild choices put untapped on map
~ Labor lawyer DGA's biggest star
~ Focus on the way we were
GOLDEN GLOBES
publication date: 01/11/08
~ Globes is latest victim of WGA strike
~ Hollywood's suite life goes on
~ Globe noms keep films on Oscar radar
EYE ON THE OSCARS: NOMINATION WRAP
publication date: 01/09/08
~ Oscar accountants lift veil on voting
~ Oscar's short films spark long careers
~ Bang-up films end on a whimper
EYE ON THE OSCARS: PRODUCERS ROUNDUP
publication date: 01/08/08
~ Some producers make it personal
~ Brevity is the soul of film development
~ TV & legit producers on the pics
EYE ON THE OSCARS: SOUND, EDITING AND VISUAL EFFECTS
publication date: 01/08/08
~ Details important in sound editing
~ Uphill fight for editors on the edge
~ Genre pairs expose secrets of sound
EYE ON THE OSCARS: THE LOOK
publication date: 01/07/08
~ Crews use different corners of Gotham for films
~ Variety looks at how 12 films from 2007 overcame their unique visual challenges.
EYE ON THE OSCARS: NOMINEES FINISH LINE
publication date: 01/07/08
~ Years after the kudos races are forgotten, these moments will remain in moviegoers' memories
AWARD SEASON FOCUS: ACTOR AND ACTRESS
publication date: 01/04/08
~ Despite HFPA's lighter side, Oscar will be watching
~ SAG turns blind eye to comedy
~ Spirit Awards steer clear of studio power
~ An inside look at how pundits with radically different positions concur on the year's best performances
EYE ON THE OSCARS: DIRECTORS ROUNDUP
publication date: 01/04/08
~ Directors personalize their material
~ Theatre's best salute filmmakers who inspired
~ Secret docs reveal efforts to cheer up Oscar
EYE ON THE OSCARS: CINEMATOGRAPHY
publication date: 01/03/08
~ D.P.'s known for epic visions go intimate, and vice versa
~ Spotlight on lensers whose artistry stands out in a year of exceptional work
GOLDEN GLOBES CRIX' PICKS
publication date: 01/03/08
~ Musical/comedy categories big draw for auds
~ A look at what film critics have to say about the Golden Globe nominees
EYE ON THE OSCARS: SONG AND SCORE
publication date: 01/02/08
~ Music-driven movies roared in 2007
~ Song, score rules constantly in flux
~ End credit songs disappearing?
~ Studios bend rules for shot at Oscar
EYE ON THE OSCARS: WRITERS ROUNDUP
publication date: 01/02/08
~ Bird wants respect for toon scribes
~ Solving the screenplay puzzle
~ Hard time for films on kids' crimes
~ The ultimate Oscar quiz
GOLDEN GLOBES COUNTDOWN
publication date: 12/19/07
~ Analyses of Globes categories
~ Cable dominates Globe TV race
~ Golden Globes nominees
EYE ON THE OSCARS: BEST PICTURE
publication date: 12/18/07
~ More boutiques battle for top awards
~ Academy bends on 'rule of three'
~ Film femmes marginalized by testosterone
EYE ON THE OSCARS: SCREENPLAY
publication date: 12/17/07
~ Screenplays focus on fractured families
~ Screenwriter profiles
BAFTA: DOWN THE WIRE
publication date: 12/17/07
~ Oscar buzz influences BAFTA race
~ Lack of atonement could cost Wright
EYE ON THE OSCARS: CRIX' PICKS
publication date: 12/17/07
~ Awards season inundated by critics
~ Euro fans find thin air in blogosphere
~ Critics' winners and noms
EYE ON THE OSCARS: ANIMATION
publication date: 12/13/07
~ Animated films pull marketing stunts
~ Academy celebrates overseas animation
~ Commentary: Bill Plympton on 2-D
EYE ON THE OSCARS: MUSIC
publication date: 12/12/07
~ Films thrive on singular musical vision
~ Acad rule strikes sour note to some
~ Composers lower film score volume
EYE ON THE OSCARS: VISUAL EFFECTS
publication date: 12/11/07
~ Vfx supervisors increasingly important
~ Dirt adds realism to CG creations
~ Should Oscar honor animation effects?
EYE ON THE OSCARS: THE WRITER
publication date: 12/10/07
~ More scripts take nonlinear route
~ Scribes break language barrier
~ Scripts of quirky films fare well
EYE ON THE OSCARS: THE ACTRESS
publication date: 12/10/07
~ Lead Actress
~ Lead Actress Dark Horses
~ Supporting Actress
EYE ON THE OSCARS: TALENT RACE
publication date: 12/10/07
~ Performers give struggling films hope
~ Stars see challenged as a challenged
~ Nonfiction roles get reprised regularly
EYE ON THE OSCARS: FOREIGN LANGUAGE
publication date: 12/10/07
~ Fringe benefits of Oscar submission
~ Foreign-language contenders
EYE ON THE OSCARS: THE ACTOR
publication date: 12/07/07
~ Lead Actor
~ Lead Actor Dark Horses
~ Supporting Actor
EYE ON THE OSCARS: BASED ON A TRUE STORY
publication date: 12/07/07
~ Experts weigh in on reality-based films
~ Actors sound off on playing real people
~ To hell, with the truth
EYE ON THE OSCARS: DOCUMENTARIES/IDA AWARDS
publication date: 12/07/07
~ Will weak box office end flock to docs?
~ Oscar's documentary shortlist
~ 2007 IDA Award winners and finalists
EYE ON THE OSCARS: THE INDIES
publication date: 12/06/07
~ Independents dominate awards race
~ Indies in the awards mix
~ Award winners around the world
EYE ON THE OSCARS: DIRECTOR
publication date: 12/05/07
~ Are directors given too much rope?
~ Directors in the Oscar race
~ Crossovers take control of the helm
TV GLOBES CONTENDERS
publication date: 12/04/07
~ TV executives adapt to TiVo
~ New show capsules: Broadcast
~ New show capsules: Cable
GLOBES RACE
publication date: 12/03/07
~ Comeback year for angry speeches?
~ Musicals orchestrate Global movement
~ Filmmakers give birth to maternity
SAG AWARDS PREVIEW
publication date: 11/30/07
~ Big casts make for major challenges
~ Even TV dramas need comedy
~ Actors on Actors
GOLDEN GLOBES PREVIEW
publication date: 12/03/07
~ Globes set to fete Steven Spielberg
~ Gotham tributes
~ Gotham nominees
GOTHAM AWARDS
publication date: 11/27/07
~ Gotham Awards are Brooklyn bound
~ Awards publicists rule Globes race
~ Globes returns to Sunday night slot
BIFAS / THE VARIETY AWARD: DANIEL CRAIG
publication date: 11/26/07
~ BIFA noms backed by American funding
~ BIFA switches London venues
~ 2007 BIFA Nominees
EURO CINEMA / EUROPEAN FILM AWARDS
publication date: 11/26/07
~ Euro filmmakers embrace identities
~ Eurimages tries to cut the red tape
~ EFA Nominations List
EYE ON THE OSCARS: PREVIEW
publication date: 11/26/07
~ The Oscars still growing at 80
~ Chinese feast on Oscar hype
~ Crowded Oscar race this year
AWARDS SEASON TALENT PREVIEW
publication date: 11/19/07
~ Music films perked by performances
~ Veterans fill award race with class
~ Same film nominees battle it out
THE CONTENDERS
publication date: 11/16/07
~ Does awards season chatter matter?
~ Under the radar candidates
~ Academy rules clash with foreign films
AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS 35TH ANNIVERSARY
publication date: 11/16/07
~ New tune at American Music Awards
~ AMAs set to show off Nokia Theater
GLOBAL CONTENDERS
publication date: 11/12/07
~ U.S. wants talented foreign directors
~ Hollywood more accepting of accents
~ Global contender profiles
BAFTA PREVIEW
publication date: 11/12/07
~ Expired Oscar films enter BAFTA race
~ BAFTA screener piracy a concern
EYE ON THE OSCARS: ANIMATION PREVIEW
publication date: 11/07/07
~ Academy struggles to define animation
~ Is animation stuck in Oscar ghetto?
~ Animation voice experts debate tricks
~ View animation contenders chart
MUSEUM OF MOVING IMAGE: SALUTE TO TOM CRUISE
publication date: 11/06/07
~ Black-tie fete for top gun Tom Cruise
~ Add studio chief to Cruise's resume
~ Like past stars, Cruise stays on top
BRITANNIA AWARDS
publication date: 11/01/07
~ BAFTA honors Denzel Washington
~ BAFTA names Winslet 'Artist of the Year'
~ BAFT honors 'Bond' director
AWARD SEASON OVERVIEW
publication date: 10/29/07
~ Plane pain a global dilemma
~ Debating film criticism
~ Fashion's fresh faces
AWARD SEASON LAUNCH
publication date: 10/25/07
~ Acad votes for Industry-friendly films
~ Flurry of niche films fight for attention
~ NY's Film Forum fuels award hopes
~ Award season starts with strike jitters
HOLLYWOOD FESTIVAL & AWARDS
publication date: 10/22/07
~ Hollywood fest spotlights new talent
~ A look at the honorees
U.K. FILM ACHIEVEMENT: PAUL GREENGRASS
publication date: 10/15/07
~ Greengrass has Hollywood adventure
~ Greengrass' film roots in N. Ireland
AMERICAN CINEMATHEQUE AWARD: JULIA ROBERTS
publication date: 10/12/07
~ American Cinematheque lauds versatile actress
~ Writer describes Julia's Broadway vibe
~ Movie icon Julia Roberts sets style
FALL FASHION: THE LOOK OF AWARDS SEASON
publication date: 09/07/07
~ Style experts forecast fresh looks for Emmys
~ Laura Linney's looks in 'Diaries'
~ Christina Applegate's fun fashion on 'Who?'
~ George Clooney in lawyer suits for 'Clayton'
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: DOWN TO THE WIRE
publication date: 08/22/07
~ Rotating Emmys show tough to market
~ Frosh noms face sophomore challenges
~ Parties face changes with Nokia move
~ Emmy contenders DVD collection
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: THE DIRECTOR
publication date: 08/20/07
~ Emmy looks fondly on series debuts
~ Swinging singles lead comedies
~ Emmy nominees run rare 7-way race
~ Veterans take first shots at Emmy gold
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: REALITY & NONFICTION
publication date: 08/17/07
~ Reality TV dares to exploit risky behavior
~ 'Idol' trying to beat 'Race' to finish line
~ 'Griffin' looks to dethrone 'Makeover'
~ 'Planet Earth' winning world of praise
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: CRIX' PICKS
publication date: 08/16/07
~ Academy ignores pundits' pleas
~ Critics pick best series, actor and actress
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: THE ACTOR
publication date: 08/15/07
~ Right mix births Emmy contenders
~ Character flaws fuel familiar faces
~ Shatner found among the 'Lost' cast
~ Record books ready to be written
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: THE ACTRESS
publication date: 08/14/07
~ Rich roles tempt actors to film, TV
~ Carmela Soprano's charm in play for last time
~ Shades of 'Grey' for ABC's hospital gal pals
~ A breakdown of the nominees' chances
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: THE NOMINEES
publication date: 08/13/07
~ Emmy's kudo-deficit disorder
~ Emmy nominations list swells
~ Big events shocked the pants off audiences
~ Unsteady lies the comedy crown
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: CREATIVE ARTS
publication date: 08/08/07
~ Cast chemistry essential to hit shows
~ Reality craftspeople not represented
~ TV sways fashionistas
~ 'Robot Chicken' pushes envelope
IMAGEN AWARDS
publication date: 07/27/07
~ Latinos: 'Sheik' to chic
~ ABC spells hope for diverse America
~ Ulloa wakes up L.A.'s TV scene
~ 'Cane' creator finds sweet spot
TCA AWARDS
publication date: 07/20/07
~ Critical favorites face firing line
~ Second looks reward slow starters
~ TCA won't stigmatize web writers
~ TCA Program of the Year candidates
HUMANITAS PRIZE
publication date: 06/26/07
~ Humanitas Prize eyes 'Mash' writer
~ Nominations list
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: DRAMA
publication date: 06/14/07
~ TV series find ways to break the genre mold
~ Top TV directors juggle different series
~ A look at the freshman class of Emmy contenders
~ Quality TV doesn't translate into Emmy noms
WOMEN IN FILM/CRYSTAL + LUCY AWARDS
publication date: 06/14/07
~ For female directors, independent is beautiful
~ Capturing the feminine mystique
~ A look at the honorees
~ New WIF President: Jane Fleming
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: COMEDY
publication date: 06/13/07
~ Why don't smart comedies draw big audiences?
~ Comedy king TBS scores original hits
~ New irony saps Emmy's love for 'Leno'
~ 14 veteran comedies with shots at an Emmy
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: MADE-FOR-TV MOVIES AND MINISERIES
publication date: 06/11/07
~ HBO reigns miniseries, other networks shift focus
~ ABC's 'Roots' sprouted new thinking
~ Miniseries, Movies: The Candidates
~ 'Scrubs' star Chalke applies 'Lipstick'
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: BELOW THE LINE
online-only report
~ Filming TV series 'Planet Earth'
~ 'Heroes' set a challenge for crew
~ Single-camera shakes-up below-the-line
~ Fx techs forge lasting careers on TV
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: THE ACTOR
publication date: 06/08/07
~ Who deserves Emmy's vote in ensemble casts?
~ Casting directors on what makes a leading man
~ A look at recent bad guys on TV
~ Profiles of potential Emmy contenders
AFI LIFE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: AL PACINO
publication date: 06/06/07
~ Pacino tackles each role like a novice
~ Legend of Pacino's early work lives on
~ Actor's turn in 'Godfather II' a masterpiece
~ AFI's departing chief looks back
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: THE ACTRESS
publication date: 06/06/07
~ Female comedy leads decrease
~ Supporting players eye film futures
~ Veterans dominate Emmy actress honors
~ A look at the contenders
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: THE WRITER
publication date: 06/05/07
~ Writer-performers stage balancing acts
~ Strike talk echoes alarms from years past
~ New TV shows with Emmy potential
~ Hit series lead to writer typecasting
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: REALITY & NONFICTION
publication date: 06/05/07
~ Will 'Idol' be upstaged again at the Emmys?
~ Bravo's formula takes flight on 'Runway' rise
~ WGA stoppage to spur demand for reality
~ A look at the reality, nonfiction series and specials contenders
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: THE PRODUCER (online-only report)
publication date: 06/01/07
~ TV producers keep costs down
~ TV producers share cross-cutting strategies
~ Jason Katims on running 'Friday Night Lights'
~ A look at six producers on the verge of forging their own TV empires
THE ALMA AWARDS
publication date: 06/01/07
~ Alma Awards increases TV nominations
~ Alma awards returns with film nominees
~ The nominees
EMMY PREVIEW
publication date: 05/30/07
~ TV success depends on quality, network
~ Essay option among Emmy's new rules
~ Emmy award season anxiety
~ Cablers hope fancy packages will put smaller shows on voters' radar
TAURUS WORLD STUNT AWARDS
publication date: 05/25/07
~ How the fall guys learned to stop worrying and love pixels
~ Movie danger smashes through gender barrier
~ Burt Reynolds: lifetime achievement award
THE DAYTIME EMMYS
publication date: 05/07/07
~ Emmys channel daytime's traumas
~ New Emmy category for morning crew
~ Soap operas: Actors' training ground
~ Lifetime Achievement Award: Lee Phillip Bell
~ Daytime Emmy nominations
TONY AWARDS PREVIEW
publication date: 4/30/07
~ Musicals run gamut from frothy pop to edgy art -- and pose Tony voting crunch
~ Broadway producers take chances
GLAAD MEDIA AWARDS
publication date: 4/13/07
~ New heroes bend the rules
~ Risk-takers who should be honored
~ GLAAD celebrates diversity in music
~ Village People celebrate milestone
NICK KIDS' CHOICE AWARDS 20TH ANNIVERSARY
publication date: 3/30/07
~ Kids' Choice Awards grows up
~ Kudocast sees ratings, sponsors grow
~ Saturday's all right for Kids' Choice ratings
~ Nickelodeon Awards get international makeover
NAACP IMAGE AWARDS
publication date: 3/2/07
~ NAACP noms overlaps with Oscar
~ Minority leads top priority for NAACP
~ NAACP toasts law enforcement actors
~ 'Girlfriends' speaks to style, not issues
EYE ON THE OSCARS: SHERRY LANSING
publication date: 2/23/07
~ Lansing focuses on philanthropy
~ Lansing's highlight reel
INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARDS
publication date: 2/23/07
~ Wide range of indies compete in Spirit
~ Dern associated with indie film, Lynch
~ Spirit Awards rock bleep free
~ Tyro helmers brew powerful punches
OSCAR'S BIG WEEK
publication date: 2/20/07
~ On Oscar's party crawl, faux pas can spoil it all
~ Big biz crashes the bashes
~ No good deed goes unpartied
~ Facial fests for celebrity skin
EYE ON THE OSCARS: HOW IT WORKS
web only: 2/20/07
~ Oscar's accounting and recounting
~ Burgeoning animation and vfx fields capped at three noms
~ Sound 'bake-off' muted
EYE ON THE OSCARS: DOWN TO THE WIRE
publication date: //07
~ Nommed pics powered by foreign influences
~ Kudocasts warming global auds
~ Non-U.S. helmers provide new direction
~ A 2008 Oscar preview
EYE ON THE OSCARS: THE WRAP
publication date: 2/16/07
~ Nominees borrow unscripted techniques
~ The nominees: How we got here
~ Morricone composes music revolution
~ Hosting can be a tricky duty -- DeGeneres aims to be the balm, not da bomb
EYE ON THE OSCARS: THE WRITERS
publication date: 2/15/07
~ How to win auds, subvert genres
~ Quadriplex of 'Babel'
~ 'Sunshine' in high gear on low funds
~ War stories from a non-vet
EYE ON THE OSCARS: THE LOOK
publication date: 2/14/07
~ Costumer designers crack contempo code
~ Org honors skills Oscar takes for granted
~ Art Direction Oscar noms walkthrough
~ A look at the ASC Awards
EYE ON THE OSCARS: MUSIC
publication date: 2/12/07
~ Oscar choices sometimes an anomaly
~ Academy voters dare to 'Dream' -- a look at Oscar's song nominees
~ Music globetrotters in spotlight -- a roundup of Oscar's score contenders
EYE ON THE OSCARS: TALENT RACE
publication date: 2/12/07
~ Cast hunt sends out global S.O.S.
~ First-times mix it up with veterans
~ Oscar's sole survivor
~ Stage stalwarts give pix Tony feel
WGA AWARDS
publication date: 2/9/07
~ Scribes work to make pics look 'unscripted'
~ Writer vibe bolsters WGA platform
~ Risky writing puffs up Peacock
~ Screen Laurel Honoree Robert Benton and TV Laurel Honoree John Wells
THE GRAMMY AWARDS
publication date: 2/9/07
~ NARAS' premier showcase faces changing market forces & riches of niches
~ Luring a fickle TV viewing public
~ A look at the Lifetime Achievement Honorees
~ For all his era-defining song craft, Eagles co-founder is a collaborator at heart
EYE ON THE OSCARS: SOUND & VISUAL EFFECTS
publication date: 2/8/07
~ Nominees mix hundreds of audio tracks into a seamless sound
~ F/x maestro Muren still pushing envelope
~ Pros invent new 'Pirates' system
~ 'Poseidon' team commanded visual effects
ICG PUBLICISTS AWARDS
publication date: 2/7/07
~ Praisers pick year's best film and TV publicity, among other kudos
~ Lifetime Achievement Award: Ganis' roots feed Academy post
~ Television Showmanship Award: Tassler eyes diverse schedule
~ Motion Picture Showmanship Award: Big year for Sony ups ante
EYE ON THE OSCARS: ACTOR AND ACTRESS
publication date: 2/5/07
~ Behind the red-carpet romps, the honorary awards and the Q&As; is a stealth pursuit of Oscar
~ A look at the actor, actress, supporting actor and supporting actress nominees
BAFTA AWARDS
publication date: 2/5/07
~ Though Mirren's 'Queen' may prevail, 'Last King' and 'Royale' subjects stir the pot
~ Britain explores blight while escapism escapes
~ BAFTA looks to stem low ratings
~ New host Ross 'defines' BBC
EYE ON THE OSCARS: THE DIRECTOR/DGA AWARDS
publication date: 2/2/07
~ When Scorsese first emerged, the helmer was king
~ Digital haze clouds guild's forecast
~ DGA Honorary Life Member: Carl Reiner
~ Eight-time DGA nominee Schlamme brings his time-saving camera style to 'Studio 60'
EYE ON THE OSCARS: THE NOMINEES
publication date: 1/31/07
~ Close best picture race brings optimism to all
~ Could 'Departed' deliver the gold in the director's category?
~ 'Pan's' B.O. helps pic's cause in foreign language category
~ Iraq, religion prove worthy topics in docu race
SAG GUILD AWARDS
publication date: 1/26/07
~ Films are rich with ensemble casts
~ Acceptance speeches at the SAG Awards
~ SAG honoree Julie Andrews has worked hard to broaden her family-friendly image
~ Actors guild salutes unsung heroes
PRODUCERS GUILD AWARDS
publication date: 1/19/07
~ PGA recognizes only one of 'Departed's' producers
~ Hollywood org honors vidgame producer
~ Producers with the noms
~ An Inconvenient Truth, Ron Meyer and Jerry Bruckheimer feted
GOLDEN GLOBES / CECIL B. DEMILLE AWARD: WARREN BEATTY
publication date: 1/12/07
~ Why Oscar glory could run through the Globes' comedy/musical categories
~ Parties launch in outer space
~ HFPA has room for many views
~ A look at the film and television nominees
EYE ON THE OSCARS: NOMINATIONS WRAP
publication date: 1/11/07
~ It's a risky strategy but December pics can often shake up race
~ The front-runner distinction can be less a guarantee and more of an albatross
~ From 'All Quiet' to 'Ryan,' a soldier's conscience seeks out humanity in times of war
~ A sampling of some of the most nominated films that have covered the battles from Europe to the Pacific
EYE ON THE OSCARS: DIRECTORS' ROUNDUP
publication date: 1/10/07
~ Producers reveal how they wooed, won the right directors
~ When veteran directors were starting out
~ What if auteurs picked the wrong projects?
~ Who will the Academy vote onto the Kodak stage?
EYE ON THE OSCARS: THE LOOK
publication date: 1/9/07
~ 'Bobby' re-creates a single day in '68 while 'Dreamgirls' rockeets through 10-year span
~ Fairy tales tackle both sides of fantasy
~ 'Curse,' 'Marie Antoinette' embellish directors' creative imagining of what might have been
~ Cautionary tales offer conflicting visions of London's potential fate
EYE ON THE OSCARS: NOMS FINISH LINE
publication date: 1/8/07
~ Big names in contending roles may give Oscar extra sparkle
~ Multiple performances may yield award payoffs
~ Movie titles' similiarities are eerily similar
~ Talent talk up their films during awards season
EYE ON THE OSCARS: WRITERS' ROUNDUP
publication date: 1/8/07
~ Oscar-blessed producers go on shopping spree with new projects
~ Novelists second-guess 2006 scripts
~ Writers-turned-critics rate the competition
~ A heavily edited history of how Oscar has honored, ignored great screenwriters
THE GOLD STANDARD
publication date: 1/5/07
~ To put �06 in context, Variety talked to some of the smartest people on the planet, who had two things in common: a deep appreciation of movies and a safe distance from the moviemaking � and hyping � machinery. Among the list: athletes, animators, moguls, fashion designers, politicians, writers.
EYE ON THE OSCARS: SOUND & VISION
publication date: 1/5/07
~ As local directors up the epic stakes, extras, not CGI, still dominate massive battle scenes
~ 'Feet' team taps new techniques
~ Period-pic sound means research, clever tricks and even danger
~ New tools give artists, mixers more options
EYE ON THE OSCARS: THE CINEMATOGRAPHER
publication date: 1/4/07
~ Cinematographers turn to new cameras, experimental formats in pursuit of better storytelling
~ Daily Variety takes to 15 lensers about facing the challenges, aesthetics and problem-solving behind some of this year's most visually compelling pix
EYE ON THE OSCARS: SONG AND SCORE
publication date: 1/3/07
~ Shore, Santaolalla tune up guitar family for film scores
~ Concert composers practice economies of scale
~ Pondhoppers' chops travel well
~ International talents use the currency of the realm to build film scores
GOLDEN GLOBES CRIX PICKS
publication date: 1/1/07
~ Bloggers develop love or hate relationship with early reviews
~ As papers consolidate, readers receive less-varied opinions
~ Critics in U.S., Europe don't always agree but they take the craft seriously
~ Box office equals coverage
BAFTA DOWN TO THE WIRE
publication date: 1/1/07
~ With limited limited box office impact for BAFTA winners, sometimes an award is just an award
~ Late arrivals get screened out
EYE ON THE OSCARS: TRUE STORIES
publication date: 12/21/06
~ Contenders mine the past to comment on today's current events
~ Some tales scribes could tell using events from 2006
~ A look at how authenticity gets weaved into this year's group of films
GOLDEN GLOBES COUNTDOWN
publication date: 12/20/06
~ Globes throws kudos race a curve
~ A breakdown of the major categories
EYE ON THE OSCARS: THE SCREENPLAY
publication date: 12/18/06
~ Oscar race pits honored scribes against upstart newcomers
~ A look at the original screenplay contenders
~ A look at the adapted screenplay contenders
EYE ON THE OSCARS: CRIX' PICKS
publication date: 12/18/06
~ Is this film criticism's greatest generation?
~ Picks from Pedro to 'Prairie': Discussion on the films of 2006
~ Fanboys to men? Upstart sites edgy but maturing
~ A list of selected critics' winners and nominees
EYE ON THE OSCARS: BEST PICTURE
publication date: 12/15/06
~ Filmmakers examine maternal heroines in all of their imperfect glory
~ The best films about WWII mine moral complexities
~ Iraq has largely eluded the grasp of Hollywood
~ What the critics say
EYE ON THE OSCARS: THE ACTRESS
publication date: 12/13/06
~ A list of the lead actress contenders and dark horses
~ A look at the supporting actress contenders and dark horses
~ Best Actress 1964-1970: When femmes achievements flowered
EYE ON THE OSCARS: VISUAL EFFECTS
publication date: 12/12/06
~ New techniques make visual effects more actor-friendly
~ Swarms of digital extras use artificial intelligence systems
~ Miniatures, practical effects remain center stage in CGI age
~ Digital compositing changes location shooting
EYE ON THE OSCARS: THE ACTOR
publication date: 12/11/06
~ A list of the lead actor contenders and dark horses
~ A look at the supporting actor contenders and dark horses
EYE ON THE OSCARS: FOREIGN LANGUAGE
publication date: 12/11/06
~ Foreign films refuse to be relegated to subtitles ghetto
~ Acad gets taste for non-native tongues
~ A list of the foreign language contenders
~ A look at four pics that prove the medium can have an impact
EYE ON THE OSCARS: TALENT RACE
publication date: 12/11/06
~ Ensemble pics may not deliver big paydays, but they can polish a resume with shiny kudos
~ Overseas stars refuse to wait for Hollywood call
~ Small, big screens offer actors more juicy roles
~ Actors may learn their art in school but the education never stops
EYE ON THE OSCARS: DOCUS / IDA AWARDS
publication date: 12/07/06
~ Nearly a third of the 15 docus short-listed for an Oscar nom are centered on Iraq
~ IDA awards cache conjures acquisitions
~ A look at the 15 films vying for nomination in Oscar's docu feature category
~ IDA award winners and finalists
EYE ON THE OSCARS: THE DIRECTOR
publication date: 12/06/06
~ Public funds fuel Brits' private visions
~ Daily Variety checks in with 10 of the top contenders in the helmer race
~ A look at the other directors in the contender mix
~ First-time feature helmers field pics with breakout potential
TV GLOBES CONTENDERS
publication date: 12/4/06
~ Critics praise new series, but viewers deliver different verdicts
~ Survey shows HFPA members are more in touch with U.S. shows
~ Breakthrough actors
EYE ON THE OSCARS: THE INDIES
publication date: 12/4/06
~ Foreign-made pics dominate this year's crop of indie contenders
~ Foreign-made indies rarely score on Oscar night
~ Indies in the kudo mix
~ Key prizewinners at the world's Big Five film festivals
GOLDEN GLOBES RACE
publication date: 12/4/06
~ Serious works sell abroad
~ Members transcend borders with votes
~ Kazakh cinema has been blossoming since the end of the '80s
~ 'Borat's' goading works as global Rorscharch test
GOLDEN GLOBES PREVIEW
publication date: 12/01/06
~ How do marketers switch from selling tasty tentpoles to fiber-rich fall films?
~ Crix groups seen as becoming a major influence on HFPA's younger voters
~ NBC awards presentation draws big, upscale on the coasts but soft red-state numbers are a drag
~ So what do Globes goers get for $80 mil?
EYE ON THE OSCARS: MUSIC
publication date: 11/30/06
~ 'Dreamgirls' taps into the '60s girl-group zeitgeist
~ Movie music mavens mull the state of a changing biz
~ Alt rockers flock to the movies
~ Movie music expert Jon Burlingame mines the vaults for a few overlooked gems that escaped the Acad's grasp
GOTHAM AWARDS
publication date: 11/29/06
~ Indie org's kudofest widens eligibility scope to include big films from the majors
~ Gotham Tributes
AWARD SEASON TALENT PREVIEW
publication date: 11/28/06
~ After a few lean years, ultra-competitive lead actress race becomes a study in excellence
~ Children are being cast in complex roles with perfs that have adults taking notice
~ Talent previously passed over may now have a chance
~ Real-life figures pose unique acting challenge
EYE ON THE OSCARS: PREVIEW
publication date: 11/27/06
~ Big studios wage a comeback after last year's niche knockouts
~ Acad's rulemakers play with foreign-film eligibility
~ December rears its head with an annual surprise that never fails to alter the race
~ At long last, a popular Broadway tuner hits the bigscreen
EUROPEAN FILM AWARDS
publication date: 11/27/06
~ Nearly two decades in, EFAs still tweaking the mix of showbiz & glamour
~ After years of working in U.S., directors give native countries another shot
~ Roman Polanski and Jeremy Thomas: achievement kudos
~ Suave role as Bond villain brings Danish star Mikkelsen to int'l attention
BIFAs/Helen Mirren -- U.K. Film Achievement
publication date: 11/27/06
~ Quest for U.S. financing compels BIFA to redefine British indie film
~ Producers vexed by rebate's long delay
~ 'Queen' perf crowns Mirren's remarkable career
BAFTA UPDATE
publication date: 11/27/06
~ Host of U.K. candidates could trump Stateside rivals for BAFTA glory
~ Foreign fare could break out of its category box
INTERNATIONAL TELEVISION REPORT
publication date: 11/20/06
~ Popular upscale Yank skeins are defining global nets
~ With 'Taken,' 'Brothers,' Spielberg makes minis a major event
~ Beating the telenovela bushes for another 'Betty'
~ Variety spotlights current crop of overseas movers and shakers
THE CONTENDERS
publication date: 11/17/06
~ Action, comedy and musical contenders suggest wide range of kudos options
~ A list of films that are likely to nab nominations
~ Jam-packed animation race offers plenty of options for category's likely five slots
~ As nonfiction profile grows, rule changes squeeze smaller pics
~ Academy regs revamp in foreign category addresses international film biz realities
EYE ON THE OSCARS: GLOBAL LOCATIONS
publication date: 11/13/06
~ Improved conditions, gripping tales fuel moviemaking boom in Africa
~ On the fly, Uganda invents film industry
~ Americans dial up dialects to take on meaty roles
~ Tourist spots nab starring roles
BAFTA PREVIEW
publication date: 11/13/06
~ Blighty awards campaign loses its swag -- and then some
~ Kudocast goes begging for auds
EYE ON THE OSCARS: ANIMATION PREVIEW
publication date: 11/08/06
~ Toonmakers labor to make furry heroes stand apart from the pack
~ Animation category could swell if hybrids qualify
~ CG pics woo auds with extra dimension, but Acad can't consider format separately
~ A look at the cartoon contenders
CMA AWARDS/NASHVILLE STYLE/COUNTRY MUSIC
publication date: 11/6/06
~ Sweet-talkin' net lures CMAs from CBS
~ Celebs poised to amp ratings
~ Hall of Fame also contains some 'ungodly oversights'
~ Pic producers careful in portrayals of Nashville
AWARD SEASON OVERVIEW
publication date: 10/30/06
~ Now ubiquitous, career honors spawn their own quirks and qualms
~ Prestige pix ponder prime preem position
~ New York orgs help little pics become big contenders
~ Conventional wisdom says the red carpet is good for your career. This PR guru says it depends.
AWARD SEASON LAUNCH
publication date: 10/25/06
~ Helmers Lee, Scorsese and Stone share NYU roots � and a resurgent Oscar season
~ Lionsgate's aggressive screener strategy with 'Crash' spawns imitators
~ Award season calendar
~ A guide to the guilds, academies, institutes and associations behind the trophies
publication date: 3/26/09
~ 'Doctors' deliver daytime ratings
~ Daytime Emmys may have new home
OSCAR'S BIG WEEKEND
publication date: 2/20/09
~ Marketers vie for Oscar night spotlight
~ Post-Oscar holiday destinations
~ Streep's history of red-carpet style
SPIRIT AWARDS
publication date: 2/20/09
~ Spirits Awards spotlight edgy fare
~ Producers Award nominees
~ Coogan continues Spirit's irreverence
CESAR AWARDS
publication date: 2/19/09
~ More French films fight for Cesar
~ Cesar Awards to honor late founder
OSCAR WILDE AWARDS
publication date: 2/19/09
~ Irish film, music more multicultural
~ Honoree: Hylda Queally
~ Honoree: Jonathan Rhys Meyers
ICG PUBLICISTS AWARDS
publication date: 2/18/09
~ Publicists adapt to Internet age
~ Honorees: Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall
~ Honoree: Chuck Lorre
THE GUILD HONORS
publication date: 2/13/09
~ Guilds and societies honor members
~ ASC honors Aussie d.p. Don McAlpine
~ Editors cover tracks with digital tricks
NAACP IMAGE AWARDS
publication date: 2/12/09
~ Image Award noms do the right thing
~ Timeline: A century of talent and genius
~ NAACP Image Awards honorees
EYE ON THE OSCARS: OSCAR WRAP
publication date: 2/12/09
~ Quest for Oscar leaves some films out
~ Quotebook 2008
~ Unsung heroes
EYE ON THE OSCARS: THE CINEMATOGRAPHER
publication date: 2/11/09
~ Cinematographers praise 'Slumdog'
~ ASC honoree worked with Eastwood
~ Oscar-nommed lensers go high-tech
EYE ON THE OSCARS: MUSIC
publication date: 2/10/09
~ Academy's music branch baffles
~ Race heats up for score Oscar
~ 'Slumdog' vs. 'Wall-E' for best song
EYE ON THE OSCARS: THE WRITER/WGA
publication date: 2/06/09
~ Writers respin the news cycle
~ Television reflects modern society
~ WGA honorees, a diverse group
EYE ON THE OSCARS: ANIMATION
publication date: 2/06/09
~ Animated Oscar noms took long road
~ Animation critic evaluates Oscar shorts
~ Pixar co-founder made digital a reality
THE GRAMMY AWARDS
publication date: 2/06/09
~ Producers select Grammy openers
~ Academy tries to reverse ratings slide
~ Recording Academy adds programs
EYE ON THE OSCARS: BEST PICTURE
publication date: 2/05/09
~ Best pic noms elicit strong reactions
~ Obama message echos at Oscar time
~ Chart: Best Pic Scorecard
EYE ON THE OSCARS: COSTUME & PRODUCTION DESIGN, ART DIRECTION & MAKEUP
publication date: 2/04/09
~ Makeup evens Oscar playing field
~ Theme parks lure film designers
~ Craft spotlights
EYE ON THE OSCARS: THE DIRECTOR
publication date: 2/03/09
~ Directors look back at their first films
~ First films don't tell director's whole tale
~ Peckinpah's work lives on in the U.K.
EYE ON THE OSCARS: THE NOMINEES
publication date: 2/02/09
~ 'Reader' prevails in Oscar nominations
~ A look at the nominees
BAFTA AWARDS
publication date: 2/02/09
~ BAFTA draws from across the globe
~ BAFTA voting to be re-examined
~ 2008 BAFTA nominees
DGA AWARDS
publication date: 1/30/09
~ DGA nominees borrow from the masters
~ How the DGA closed the deal
~ Multicamera shows get no respect
EYE ON THE OSCARS: TALENT ROUNDUP
publication date: 2/2/09
~ Oscar nominations favor Americans
~ Actor profiles
~ Actress profiles
SCREEN ACTORS GUILD AWARDS
publication date: 1/23/09
~ James Earl Jones built multifaceted career
~ Role in 'White Hope' opened doors
~ Rosenberg deals with tough role
PRODUCERS GUILD AWARDS
publication date: 1/22/09
~ PGA nominees ponder recession
~ Hollywood defies economic odds
~ A look at the honorees
GOLDEN GLOBES
publication date: 1/09/09
~ Golden Globes back with a vengeance
~ Globes TV noms debate future of format
~ Golden Globe nominations list
EYE ON THE OSCARS: NOMINATIONS WRAP
publication date: 1/08/09
~ Films reflect problems of the times
~ Action films gain critical respect
~ Dream Scenes
EYE ON THE OSCARS: VISUAL EFFECTS, SOUND AND EDITING
publication date: 1/08/09
~ Complex 'Case' for 'Button' editors
~ Button' vfx made impossible possible
~ Directors play favorites with editors
EYE ON THE OSCARS: BEST PICTURE
publication date: 1/07/09
~ Studios send a message to Academy
~ Producers' picks
EYE ON THE OSCARS: COSTUME & PRODUCTION DESIGN, ART DIRECTION & MAKEUP
publication date: 1/07/09
~ Films merge old hammers, new pixels
~ Local pros reduce real-life risks
~ Design spotlights
EYE ON THE OSCARS: WRITERS ROUNDUP
publication date: 1/06/09
~ Oscar contenders sound a mournful note
~ Oscar contenders move past racial labels
~ 'Doubt' smashes stereotype of black mother
EYE ON THE OSCARS: SONG AND SCORE
publication date: 1/06/09
~ Waning chart success for nominees
~ Classic scores given new life on disc
~ Singer and composer profiles
EYE ON THE OSCARS: MUSIC
publication date: 12/18/08
~ 'Australia' boasts a banquet of music
~ Coen's tunesmith sends up pol thrillers
~ Composer tackles 'Bolt' and 'Hancock'
GOLDEN GLOBES COUNTDOWN
publication date: 12/17/08
~ Golden Globes road takes sharp turns
~ HBO reigns despite new challengers
~ Best Picture Drama
EYE ON THE OSCARS: BEST PICTURE
publication date: 12/16/08
~ Clint Eastwood's imperfect world
~ 'Button' reimagines F. Scott Fitzgerald
~ Tough subjects a challenge for marketers
EYE ON THE OSCARS: THE SCREENPLAY
publication date: 12/15/08
~ Scribes earn their shot at Oscar gold
~ Vets cast dubious eye on rewriting
~ Original screenplays in the mix
EYE ON THE OSCARS: CRIX' PICKS
publication date: 12/15/08
~ Young reviewers put passion over profit
~ Vet critics adapt to challenging times
BAFTA: DOWN TO THE WIRE
publication date: 12/15/08
~ BAFTA's best not good enough for Korda
~ BAFTA's animation category grows up
EYE ON THE OSCARS: ART DIRECTION, COSTUMES & MAKEUP
publication date: 12/12/08
~ Dystopian designs dominate comic films
~ Murakami continues Bummy's legacy
~ Creating the Look
EYE ON THE OSCARS: VISUAL EFFECTS, SOUND & EDITING
publication date: 12/11/08
~ In f/x, practical aids digital
~ Action sound goes lean and mean
~ Time-jumping movies challenge editors
EYE ON THE OSCARS: ANIMATION
publication date: 12/10/08
~ Cartooning on a shoestring
~ Innovations pave way for future films
~ Academy makes way for 3-D
EYE ON THE OSCARS: THE ACTRESS
publication date: 12/10/08
~ Newbies battle for lead actress love
~ Leading Lights
~ Stellar Support
EYE ON THE OSCARS: THE WRITER
publication date: 12/09/08
~ Pondering power at a distance
~ Ordinary people, big dramas
~ 'Slumdog' scribe champions underdog
EYE ON THE OSCARS: THE ACTOR
publication date: 12/08/08
~ Superheroes soar in awards season
~ Leading Lights
~ Stellar Support
EYE ON THE OSCARS: THE INDIES
publication date: 12/04/08
~ New indies make splash with less cash
~ New indie faces in the awards races
~ Indies in the Oscar mix
GOLDEN GLOBES UPDATE
publication date: 12/03/08
~ Will indie implosion impact Globes?
~ L.A. Venues vie for kudofest biz
~ Junkets harness star power to start buzz
GOTHAM INDEPENDENT FILM AWARDS
publication date: 12/02/08
~ Gotham Awards go back to basics
~ Gotham Tribute Honorees
TV GLOBES CONTENDERS
publication date: 12/02/08
~ Crime drama stars seek Globes cred
~ TV Globes Contenders: Drama
~ TV Globes Contenders: Comedy
AMERICAN CINEMATHEQUE AWARD: SAMUEL L. JACKSON
publication date: 12/01/08
~ Cinematheque salutes Samuel L. Jackson
~ Samuel L. Jackson: too good for #2?
~ Directors love action with Jackson
GOLDEN GLOBES PREVIEW
publication date: 11/24/08
~ Should the HFPA split into two groups?
~ A look back at last year's lost Globes
~ NBC needs Globes to regain stamina
EYE ON THE OSCARS: PREVIEW
publication date: 11/24/08
~ Oscar vets remember how it used to be
~ The Gold Standard
BIFAS
publication date: 11/24/08
~ Nolan, Meadows straddle genres
~ Indies believe children are the future
~ 2008 BIFA nominees
AWARDS SEASON TALENT PREVIEW
publication date: 11/19/08
~ Actors try to emulate political personas
~ Comeback tales a Hollywood tradition
~ Hip clip can nab awards, draw auds
EYE ON THE OSCARS: MUSIC
publication date: 11/18/08
~ Thomas Newman delivers film trifecta
~ Stage-to-screen scores pose challenges
~ Composers cautious with Holocaust films
GLOBAL CONTENDERS
publication date: 11/17/08
~ World directors take dark view of U.S.
~ Boyle gets cultural help on 'Slumdog'
~ International contestants
BAFTA PREVIEW
publication date: 11/17/08
~ BAFTA plays favorites with talent
~ Genre films face uphill kudos climb
~ Studios rely on screeners for BAFTA
EYE ON THE OSCARS: ANIMATION PREVIEW
publication date: 11/14/08
~ Studios enter multiple toons in Oscar race
~ Directors use animation in docus
~ Cartoon Contenders Chart
BEN STILLER: MUSEUM OF THE MOVING IMAGE HONOREE
publication date: 11/12/08
~ Ben Stiller builds a diverse portfolio
~ Red Hour clocks in with diverse slate
~ Critical analysis: The everyman in Stiller
COUNTRY MUSIC ASSN. AWARDS
publication date: 11/12/08
~ Top agencies take on Nashville stars
~ Darius Rucker's country comeback
~ CMA at 50: Org's toppers look back
AWARD SEASON FOCUS: THE WOMEN
publication date: 11/11/08
~ Actresses transition into complex roles
~ Walker and Alberti up female d.p. profile
~ Oscar wealth not evenly distributed
BRITANNIA AWARDS
publication date: 11/6/08
~ Sean Penn fights the underdog fight
~ Off the beaten path, Frears beats the odds
~ Inner City Cinema helps revitalize park
HOLLYWOOD AWARDS
publication date: 10/27/08
~ HFF unleashes art, ups star quotient
~ Honoree profiles
~ 10 Actors to Watch
AWARD SEASON OVERVIEW
publication date: 10/27/08
~ Oscar contenders skip festival route
~ 2008 issue pics have Oscar precedent
AWARD SEASON LAUNCH
publication date: 10/24/08
~ Will Oscar recognize superhero perfs?
~ Red-carpet photogs make stars shine
~ Anya Sarre makes red carpet 'pop'
DGA HONORS
publication date: 10/16/08
~ DGA Honors transcend glitterati
~ Honoree profiles
VARIETY'S U.K. ACHIEVEMENT IN FILM
publication date: 10/13/08
~ Ralph Fiennes' constant shape-shifting
~ Fiennes keeps theater door open
~ Fiennes makes time for global causes
ONE SHOW ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS
publication date: 10/07/08
~ Branded entertainment increases
~ One Show judges weigh choices
~ One Show finalists
EMMY STYLE / FALL FASHION
publication date: 9/19/08
~ '90210' graduates to higher fashion
~ 'Women' share a common thread
~ Style seniority on the red carpet
THE HUMANITAS PRIZE
publication date: 9/17/08
~ Humanitas has new ambitions
~ Humanitas finalists
IMAGEN AWARDS
publication date: 08/21/08
~ Latinos making progress in Hollywood
~ Writer hits universal themes
~ 'Betty' gives vet second act
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: DOWN TO THE WIRE
publication date: 08/20/08
~ Cable could make play for Emmycast
~ Do Emmy noms boost cable ratings?
~ 'Rock' on a roll with walk-ons
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: THE WRITER & THE PRODUCER
publication date: 08/19/08
~ Top TV shows rip up old blueprint
~ TV writers rigorous about research
~ They're real, and they're spectacular
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: THE DIRECTOR
publication date: 08/18/08
~ TV's showrunners outrank directors
~ Visual landscapes impress
~ Helmers bring historical figures to life
THE ALMA AWARDS
publication date: 08/15/08
~ 'Luna' box office sparkles
~ Alma Awards recognize 'Ugly Betty'
~ Latinas strut stuff at Alma Awards
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: REALITY/NONFICTION
publication date: 08/15/08
~ Reality hosts get an Emmy category
~ Reality roundup
~ Nonfiction contenders
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: CRIX' PICKS
publication date: 08/14/08
~ Power of the pundit class has its limits
~ Critics weigh in on drama nominees
~ Critics weigh in on comedy nominees
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: THE ACTOR
publication date: 08/13/08
~ Standups no longer rule sitcom world
~ Men of few words make big impression
~ 'Daisies' Pace looks to freshen race
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: THE ACTRESS
publication date: 08/12/08
~ Older actresses dominate drama noms
~ Lawyer, cops vie for kudo credibility
~ Ensemble efforts not rewarded this year
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: THE NOMINEES
publication date: 08/11/08
~ Can cable cash in on Emmy noms?
~ TV Acad splits 'special class' category
~ Miniseries continue to thrive on cable
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: CREATIVE ARTS NOMINEES
publication date: 08/6/08
~ D.p.s. take auds to extreme realities
~ Opportunities aplenty for choreographers
~ Canceled 'Creature' nabs nomination
TCA AWARDS
publication date: 07/18/08
~ TCA press tour politics a changin'
~ TCA Awards low key but influential
~ TCA writers find few post-strike pilots
DAYTIME EMMYS LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: REGIS PHILBIN
publication date: 06/20/08
~ Regis a master of morning banter
WOMEN IN FILM / CRYSTAL + LUCY AWARDS
publication date: 06/17/08
~ Few female ensemble films
~ Funds get doc filmmakers to finish line
~ Film professonals lend talents to PSAs
PEABODY AWARDS
publication date: 06/13/08
~ How to hook highbrow audiences
~ 'Planet' puts nature in sharper focus
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: DRAMA
publication date: 06/12/08
~ TV dramas skewer the married state
~ Collaborators on working with Beatty
~ Beatty the politico focuses on policies
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: COMEDY
publication date: 06/11/08
~ TV comedy's ratings renaissance
~ Foreign laugh pros not lost in translation
~ Returning Series
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: GUEST STAR
publication date: 06/10/08
~ Guest spots can lead to full-time roles
~ Stuntcasting a quick fix for ratings
~ Standout guest star performances
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: MADE-FORS AND MINIS
publication date: 06/09/08
~ Stellar ratings rock originals
~ Minis to Watch
~ TV Movies to Watch
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: THE ACTOR
publication date: 06/06/08
~ TV characters weave a tangled web
~ Emmys elude a few good men
~ Actors always in Emmy contention
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: THE ACTRESS
publication date: 06/05/08
~ Portrayals of moms on TV gets real
~ How to give characters a complex
~ Actresses always in Emmy contention
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: THE WRITER
publication date: 06/04/08
~ TV writers embrace technology
~ Supporting players seek Emmy love
~ Writers face tough post-strike world
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: REALITY/NONFICTION
publication date: 06/03/08
~ Emmy reality host race wide open
~ Hubbub over nonfiction faking fizzles
~ 'Ice Road' creator keeps on truckin'
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: BELOW THE LINE
publication date: 06/02/08
~ 'Battlestar Galactica' music takes off
~ Shaffner shines a light below the line
~ Techs get respect for Emmy contenders
EMMY PREVIEW
publication date: 05/28/08
~ Niche shows threaten Emmy audience
~ Host award brings reality to Emmy
~ Short seasons intrigue TV powers
THE TONY AWARDS
publication date: 05/19/08
~ Intimate outdoes spectacle at Tonys
~ Broadway productions go big
~ Actors find steady work in NY theater
DAYTIME EMMY UPDATE
publication date: 05/08/08
~ CBS dominates Daytime Emmy noms
~ Kudofest preps for party atmosphere
~ Daytime Emmy Awards nominations
BRIT COMEDY
publication date: 04/30/08
~ Hollywood set to honor Brit wit
~ Who will be the next Ricky Gervais?
~ U.S. networks channel British content
GLAAD MEDIA AWARDS
publication date: 04/25/08
~ 2007 shows steady progress for gay cause
~ From Oprah to the Oscars
~ Gay characters just another slice of life
MERYL STREEP: LINCOLN CENTER FILM HONOREE
publication date: 04/14/08
~ Meryl Streep as actor and coach
~ Gala to be Keys' 30th, and last
TONY AWARDS PREVIEW
publication date: 04/14/08
~ 8 musicals seek Tony nominations
~ Drama takes back Broadway
~ Triple revival threat for Tony voters
NICKELODEON KIDS' CHOICE AWARDS
publication date: 03/28/08
~ Nick, Disney share talent, exposure
~ Kid star fandom challenges publicists
~ Nick broadcast gets interactive
DAYTIME EMMY PREVIEW
publication date: 03/26/08
~ Daytime Emmys add court category
~ Talkshow split gives gabbers new life
~ 'Guiding Light' modernizes production
FILM INDEPENDENT'S SPIRIT AWARDS
publication date: 02/22/08
~ Spirit Awards bring edge
~ Wilson prepares for first hosting gig
~ Grant Nominees: The Producer Award
HONORARY OSCAR: ROBERT BOYLE
publication date: 02/22/08
~ Robert Boyle aimed for higher truth
OSCAR WILDE AWARDS
publication date: 02/21/08
~ Oscar Wilde Awards honors Brooks
~ U.S.-Ireland Alliance goes beyond film
~ Meaney goes Gaelic for 'Kings'
OSCAR'S BIG WEEK
publication date: 02/19/08
~ Oscar soiree scene less crowded
~ Oscar week event calendar
~ The red carpet at Oscar time
NAACP IMAGE AWARDS
publication date: 02/14/08
~ Current stars blur the racial divide
~ Black actresses cross from stage to TV
~ 2008 NAACP Image Awards honorees
EYE ON THE OSCARS: OSCAR WRAP
publication date: 02/14/08
~ 2007 had strong gender divide
~ Emmys love the Oscar broadcast
~ How we got here: the major categories
EYE ON THE OSCARS: THE LOOK
publication date: 02/13/08
~ Costume designers tart up the past
~ Art pros debate to build or not to build
~ A banner year for cinematographers
EYE ON THE OSCARS: MUSIC
publication date: 02/12/08
~ Acad music branch courts controversy
~ Best Score
~ Best Original Song
EYE ON THE OSCARS: ACTOR / ACTRESS
publication date: 02/11/08
~ Nominees bring authenticity
~ Best Actor
~ Best Actress
EYE ON THE OSCARS: DOWN TO THE WIRE
publication date: 02/11/08
~ Oscar nominees learn to accentuate
~ Speculation on next year's contenders
~ 'Blood' flows without quick cuts
GRAMMY AWARDS
publication date: 02/08/08
~ Herbie finds inspiration in Joni
~ Ailing music bix calls for overhaul
~ 50th Grammys poised for its 'moment'
EYE ON THE OSCARS: THE WRITER/WGA
publication date: 02/08/08
~ Screenwriters reveal fantasy scripts
~ Nominated writers owe debt to books
~ WGA-YouTube photo gallery
EYE ON THE OSCARS: TECH ROUNDUP
publication date: 02/07/08
~ Silence part of storytelling in 'Old Men'
~ Digital penguins primped for closeups
~ Oscar sound noms mix action, subtlety
EYE ON THE OSCARS: THE DIRECTOR
publication date: 02/06/08
~ Oscar directors shun studio shackles
~ Director profiles
ICG PUBLICISTS AWARDS
publication date: 02/05/08
~ Publicists adapt to new media frenzy
~ Ford cracks whip again
~ Apatow benefits from box office success
EYE ON THE OSCARS: BEST PICTURE
publication date: 02/05/08
~ Best Picture nominees
~ Oscar power players
EYE ON THE OSCARS: THE NOMINEES
publication date: 02/04/08
~ Road to Oscars tough to navigate
~ Category-by-category analysis
PRODUCERS GUILD AWARDS
publication date: 02/01/08
~ PGA Awards honor arthouse crowd
~ PGA stays neutral in the strike culture
~ PGA Award honorees
BAFTA AWARDS
publication date: 02/04/08
~ BAFTA Awards full of contradictions
~ BAFTAs hit high notes at the Opera
~ The Carl Foreman Award nominees
EYE ON THE OSCARS: TALENT RACE
publication date: 02/04/08
~ Foreign stars cash in on Oscar noms
~ Film critic quotes on lead acting nominees
SAG AWARDS
publication date: 01/25/08
~ SAG recognizes stunts for first time
~ SAG's show touts 75th anniversary
~ Wide age range in SAG feature race
DGA AWARDS
publication date: 01/24/08
~ Guild choices put untapped on map
~ Labor lawyer DGA's biggest star
~ Focus on the way we were
GOLDEN GLOBES
publication date: 01/11/08
~ Globes is latest victim of WGA strike
~ Hollywood's suite life goes on
~ Globe noms keep films on Oscar radar
EYE ON THE OSCARS: NOMINATION WRAP
publication date: 01/09/08
~ Oscar accountants lift veil on voting
~ Oscar's short films spark long careers
~ Bang-up films end on a whimper
EYE ON THE OSCARS: PRODUCERS ROUNDUP
publication date: 01/08/08
~ Some producers make it personal
~ Brevity is the soul of film development
~ TV & legit producers on the pics
EYE ON THE OSCARS: SOUND, EDITING AND VISUAL EFFECTS
publication date: 01/08/08
~ Details important in sound editing
~ Uphill fight for editors on the edge
~ Genre pairs expose secrets of sound
EYE ON THE OSCARS: THE LOOK
publication date: 01/07/08
~ Crews use different corners of Gotham for films
~ Variety looks at how 12 films from 2007 overcame their unique visual challenges.
EYE ON THE OSCARS: NOMINEES FINISH LINE
publication date: 01/07/08
~ Years after the kudos races are forgotten, these moments will remain in moviegoers' memories
AWARD SEASON FOCUS: ACTOR AND ACTRESS
publication date: 01/04/08
~ Despite HFPA's lighter side, Oscar will be watching
~ SAG turns blind eye to comedy
~ Spirit Awards steer clear of studio power
~ An inside look at how pundits with radically different positions concur on the year's best performances
EYE ON THE OSCARS: DIRECTORS ROUNDUP
publication date: 01/04/08
~ Directors personalize their material
~ Theatre's best salute filmmakers who inspired
~ Secret docs reveal efforts to cheer up Oscar
EYE ON THE OSCARS: CINEMATOGRAPHY
publication date: 01/03/08
~ D.P.'s known for epic visions go intimate, and vice versa
~ Spotlight on lensers whose artistry stands out in a year of exceptional work
GOLDEN GLOBES CRIX' PICKS
publication date: 01/03/08
~ Musical/comedy categories big draw for auds
~ A look at what film critics have to say about the Golden Globe nominees
EYE ON THE OSCARS: SONG AND SCORE
publication date: 01/02/08
~ Music-driven movies roared in 2007
~ Song, score rules constantly in flux
~ End credit songs disappearing?
~ Studios bend rules for shot at Oscar
EYE ON THE OSCARS: WRITERS ROUNDUP
publication date: 01/02/08
~ Bird wants respect for toon scribes
~ Solving the screenplay puzzle
~ Hard time for films on kids' crimes
~ The ultimate Oscar quiz
GOLDEN GLOBES COUNTDOWN
publication date: 12/19/07
~ Analyses of Globes categories
~ Cable dominates Globe TV race
~ Golden Globes nominees
EYE ON THE OSCARS: BEST PICTURE
publication date: 12/18/07
~ More boutiques battle for top awards
~ Academy bends on 'rule of three'
~ Film femmes marginalized by testosterone
EYE ON THE OSCARS: SCREENPLAY
publication date: 12/17/07
~ Screenplays focus on fractured families
~ Screenwriter profiles
BAFTA: DOWN THE WIRE
publication date: 12/17/07
~ Oscar buzz influences BAFTA race
~ Lack of atonement could cost Wright
EYE ON THE OSCARS: CRIX' PICKS
publication date: 12/17/07
~ Awards season inundated by critics
~ Euro fans find thin air in blogosphere
~ Critics' winners and noms
EYE ON THE OSCARS: ANIMATION
publication date: 12/13/07
~ Animated films pull marketing stunts
~ Academy celebrates overseas animation
~ Commentary: Bill Plympton on 2-D
EYE ON THE OSCARS: MUSIC
publication date: 12/12/07
~ Films thrive on singular musical vision
~ Acad rule strikes sour note to some
~ Composers lower film score volume
EYE ON THE OSCARS: VISUAL EFFECTS
publication date: 12/11/07
~ Vfx supervisors increasingly important
~ Dirt adds realism to CG creations
~ Should Oscar honor animation effects?
EYE ON THE OSCARS: THE WRITER
publication date: 12/10/07
~ More scripts take nonlinear route
~ Scribes break language barrier
~ Scripts of quirky films fare well
EYE ON THE OSCARS: THE ACTRESS
publication date: 12/10/07
~ Lead Actress
~ Lead Actress Dark Horses
~ Supporting Actress
EYE ON THE OSCARS: TALENT RACE
publication date: 12/10/07
~ Performers give struggling films hope
~ Stars see challenged as a challenged
~ Nonfiction roles get reprised regularly
EYE ON THE OSCARS: FOREIGN LANGUAGE
publication date: 12/10/07
~ Fringe benefits of Oscar submission
~ Foreign-language contenders
EYE ON THE OSCARS: THE ACTOR
publication date: 12/07/07
~ Lead Actor
~ Lead Actor Dark Horses
~ Supporting Actor
EYE ON THE OSCARS: BASED ON A TRUE STORY
publication date: 12/07/07
~ Experts weigh in on reality-based films
~ Actors sound off on playing real people
~ To hell, with the truth
EYE ON THE OSCARS: DOCUMENTARIES/IDA AWARDS
publication date: 12/07/07
~ Will weak box office end flock to docs?
~ Oscar's documentary shortlist
~ 2007 IDA Award winners and finalists
EYE ON THE OSCARS: THE INDIES
publication date: 12/06/07
~ Independents dominate awards race
~ Indies in the awards mix
~ Award winners around the world
EYE ON THE OSCARS: DIRECTOR
publication date: 12/05/07
~ Are directors given too much rope?
~ Directors in the Oscar race
~ Crossovers take control of the helm
TV GLOBES CONTENDERS
publication date: 12/04/07
~ TV executives adapt to TiVo
~ New show capsules: Broadcast
~ New show capsules: Cable
GLOBES RACE
publication date: 12/03/07
~ Comeback year for angry speeches?
~ Musicals orchestrate Global movement
~ Filmmakers give birth to maternity
SAG AWARDS PREVIEW
publication date: 11/30/07
~ Big casts make for major challenges
~ Even TV dramas need comedy
~ Actors on Actors
GOLDEN GLOBES PREVIEW
publication date: 12/03/07
~ Globes set to fete Steven Spielberg
~ Gotham tributes
~ Gotham nominees
GOTHAM AWARDS
publication date: 11/27/07
~ Gotham Awards are Brooklyn bound
~ Awards publicists rule Globes race
~ Globes returns to Sunday night slot
BIFAS / THE VARIETY AWARD: DANIEL CRAIG
publication date: 11/26/07
~ BIFA noms backed by American funding
~ BIFA switches London venues
~ 2007 BIFA Nominees
EURO CINEMA / EUROPEAN FILM AWARDS
publication date: 11/26/07
~ Euro filmmakers embrace identities
~ Eurimages tries to cut the red tape
~ EFA Nominations List
EYE ON THE OSCARS: PREVIEW
publication date: 11/26/07
~ The Oscars still growing at 80
~ Chinese feast on Oscar hype
~ Crowded Oscar race this year
AWARDS SEASON TALENT PREVIEW
publication date: 11/19/07
~ Music films perked by performances
~ Veterans fill award race with class
~ Same film nominees battle it out
THE CONTENDERS
publication date: 11/16/07
~ Does awards season chatter matter?
~ Under the radar candidates
~ Academy rules clash with foreign films
AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS 35TH ANNIVERSARY
publication date: 11/16/07
~ New tune at American Music Awards
~ AMAs set to show off Nokia Theater
GLOBAL CONTENDERS
publication date: 11/12/07
~ U.S. wants talented foreign directors
~ Hollywood more accepting of accents
~ Global contender profiles
BAFTA PREVIEW
publication date: 11/12/07
~ Expired Oscar films enter BAFTA race
~ BAFTA screener piracy a concern
EYE ON THE OSCARS: ANIMATION PREVIEW
publication date: 11/07/07
~ Academy struggles to define animation
~ Is animation stuck in Oscar ghetto?
~ Animation voice experts debate tricks
~ View animation contenders chart
MUSEUM OF MOVING IMAGE: SALUTE TO TOM CRUISE
publication date: 11/06/07
~ Black-tie fete for top gun Tom Cruise
~ Add studio chief to Cruise's resume
~ Like past stars, Cruise stays on top
BRITANNIA AWARDS
publication date: 11/01/07
~ BAFTA honors Denzel Washington
~ BAFTA names Winslet 'Artist of the Year'
~ BAFT honors 'Bond' director
AWARD SEASON OVERVIEW
publication date: 10/29/07
~ Plane pain a global dilemma
~ Debating film criticism
~ Fashion's fresh faces
AWARD SEASON LAUNCH
publication date: 10/25/07
~ Acad votes for Industry-friendly films
~ Flurry of niche films fight for attention
~ NY's Film Forum fuels award hopes
~ Award season starts with strike jitters
HOLLYWOOD FESTIVAL & AWARDS
publication date: 10/22/07
~ Hollywood fest spotlights new talent
~ A look at the honorees
U.K. FILM ACHIEVEMENT: PAUL GREENGRASS
publication date: 10/15/07
~ Greengrass has Hollywood adventure
~ Greengrass' film roots in N. Ireland
AMERICAN CINEMATHEQUE AWARD: JULIA ROBERTS
publication date: 10/12/07
~ American Cinematheque lauds versatile actress
~ Writer describes Julia's Broadway vibe
~ Movie icon Julia Roberts sets style
FALL FASHION: THE LOOK OF AWARDS SEASON
publication date: 09/07/07
~ Style experts forecast fresh looks for Emmys
~ Laura Linney's looks in 'Diaries'
~ Christina Applegate's fun fashion on 'Who?'
~ George Clooney in lawyer suits for 'Clayton'
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: DOWN TO THE WIRE
publication date: 08/22/07
~ Rotating Emmys show tough to market
~ Frosh noms face sophomore challenges
~ Parties face changes with Nokia move
~ Emmy contenders DVD collection
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: THE DIRECTOR
publication date: 08/20/07
~ Emmy looks fondly on series debuts
~ Swinging singles lead comedies
~ Emmy nominees run rare 7-way race
~ Veterans take first shots at Emmy gold
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: REALITY & NONFICTION
publication date: 08/17/07
~ Reality TV dares to exploit risky behavior
~ 'Idol' trying to beat 'Race' to finish line
~ 'Griffin' looks to dethrone 'Makeover'
~ 'Planet Earth' winning world of praise
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: CRIX' PICKS
publication date: 08/16/07
~ Academy ignores pundits' pleas
~ Critics pick best series, actor and actress
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: THE ACTOR
publication date: 08/15/07
~ Right mix births Emmy contenders
~ Character flaws fuel familiar faces
~ Shatner found among the 'Lost' cast
~ Record books ready to be written
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: THE ACTRESS
publication date: 08/14/07
~ Rich roles tempt actors to film, TV
~ Carmela Soprano's charm in play for last time
~ Shades of 'Grey' for ABC's hospital gal pals
~ A breakdown of the nominees' chances
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: THE NOMINEES
publication date: 08/13/07
~ Emmy's kudo-deficit disorder
~ Emmy nominations list swells
~ Big events shocked the pants off audiences
~ Unsteady lies the comedy crown
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: CREATIVE ARTS
publication date: 08/08/07
~ Cast chemistry essential to hit shows
~ Reality craftspeople not represented
~ TV sways fashionistas
~ 'Robot Chicken' pushes envelope
IMAGEN AWARDS
publication date: 07/27/07
~ Latinos: 'Sheik' to chic
~ ABC spells hope for diverse America
~ Ulloa wakes up L.A.'s TV scene
~ 'Cane' creator finds sweet spot
TCA AWARDS
publication date: 07/20/07
~ Critical favorites face firing line
~ Second looks reward slow starters
~ TCA won't stigmatize web writers
~ TCA Program of the Year candidates
HUMANITAS PRIZE
publication date: 06/26/07
~ Humanitas Prize eyes 'Mash' writer
~ Nominations list
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: DRAMA
publication date: 06/14/07
~ TV series find ways to break the genre mold
~ Top TV directors juggle different series
~ A look at the freshman class of Emmy contenders
~ Quality TV doesn't translate into Emmy noms
WOMEN IN FILM/CRYSTAL + LUCY AWARDS
publication date: 06/14/07
~ For female directors, independent is beautiful
~ Capturing the feminine mystique
~ A look at the honorees
~ New WIF President: Jane Fleming
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: COMEDY
publication date: 06/13/07
~ Why don't smart comedies draw big audiences?
~ Comedy king TBS scores original hits
~ New irony saps Emmy's love for 'Leno'
~ 14 veteran comedies with shots at an Emmy
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: MADE-FOR-TV MOVIES AND MINISERIES
publication date: 06/11/07
~ HBO reigns miniseries, other networks shift focus
~ ABC's 'Roots' sprouted new thinking
~ Miniseries, Movies: The Candidates
~ 'Scrubs' star Chalke applies 'Lipstick'
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: BELOW THE LINE
online-only report
~ Filming TV series 'Planet Earth'
~ 'Heroes' set a challenge for crew
~ Single-camera shakes-up below-the-line
~ Fx techs forge lasting careers on TV
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: THE ACTOR
publication date: 06/08/07
~ Who deserves Emmy's vote in ensemble casts?
~ Casting directors on what makes a leading man
~ A look at recent bad guys on TV
~ Profiles of potential Emmy contenders
AFI LIFE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: AL PACINO
publication date: 06/06/07
~ Pacino tackles each role like a novice
~ Legend of Pacino's early work lives on
~ Actor's turn in 'Godfather II' a masterpiece
~ AFI's departing chief looks back
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: THE ACTRESS
publication date: 06/06/07
~ Female comedy leads decrease
~ Supporting players eye film futures
~ Veterans dominate Emmy actress honors
~ A look at the contenders
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: THE WRITER
publication date: 06/05/07
~ Writer-performers stage balancing acts
~ Strike talk echoes alarms from years past
~ New TV shows with Emmy potential
~ Hit series lead to writer typecasting
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: REALITY & NONFICTION
publication date: 06/05/07
~ Will 'Idol' be upstaged again at the Emmys?
~ Bravo's formula takes flight on 'Runway' rise
~ WGA stoppage to spur demand for reality
~ A look at the reality, nonfiction series and specials contenders
ROAD TO THE EMMYS: THE PRODUCER (online-only report)
publication date: 06/01/07
~ TV producers keep costs down
~ TV producers share cross-cutting strategies
~ Jason Katims on running 'Friday Night Lights'
~ A look at six producers on the verge of forging their own TV empires
THE ALMA AWARDS
publication date: 06/01/07
~ Alma Awards increases TV nominations
~ Alma awards returns with film nominees
~ The nominees
EMMY PREVIEW
publication date: 05/30/07
~ TV success depends on quality, network
~ Essay option among Emmy's new rules
~ Emmy award season anxiety
~ Cablers hope fancy packages will put smaller shows on voters' radar
TAURUS WORLD STUNT AWARDS
publication date: 05/25/07
~ How the fall guys learned to stop worrying and love pixels
~ Movie danger smashes through gender barrier
~ Burt Reynolds: lifetime achievement award
THE DAYTIME EMMYS
publication date: 05/07/07
~ Emmys channel daytime's traumas
~ New Emmy category for morning crew
~ Soap operas: Actors' training ground
~ Lifetime Achievement Award: Lee Phillip Bell
~ Daytime Emmy nominations
TONY AWARDS PREVIEW
publication date: 4/30/07
~ Musicals run gamut from frothy pop to edgy art -- and pose Tony voting crunch
~ Broadway producers take chances
GLAAD MEDIA AWARDS
publication date: 4/13/07
~ New heroes bend the rules
~ Risk-takers who should be honored
~ GLAAD celebrates diversity in music
~ Village People celebrate milestone
NICK KIDS' CHOICE AWARDS 20TH ANNIVERSARY
publication date: 3/30/07
~ Kids' Choice Awards grows up
~ Kudocast sees ratings, sponsors grow
~ Saturday's all right for Kids' Choice ratings
~ Nickelodeon Awards get international makeover
NAACP IMAGE AWARDS
publication date: 3/2/07
~ NAACP noms overlaps with Oscar
~ Minority leads top priority for NAACP
~ NAACP toasts law enforcement actors
~ 'Girlfriends' speaks to style, not issues
EYE ON THE OSCARS: SHERRY LANSING
publication date: 2/23/07
~ Lansing focuses on philanthropy
~ Lansing's highlight reel
INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARDS
publication date: 2/23/07
~ Wide range of indies compete in Spirit
~ Dern associated with indie film, Lynch
~ Spirit Awards rock bleep free
~ Tyro helmers brew powerful punches
OSCAR'S BIG WEEK
publication date: 2/20/07
~ On Oscar's party crawl, faux pas can spoil it all
~ Big biz crashes the bashes
~ No good deed goes unpartied
~ Facial fests for celebrity skin
EYE ON THE OSCARS: HOW IT WORKS
web only: 2/20/07
~ Oscar's accounting and recounting
~ Burgeoning animation and vfx fields capped at three noms
~ Sound 'bake-off' muted
EYE ON THE OSCARS: DOWN TO THE WIRE
publication date: //07
~ Nommed pics powered by foreign influences
~ Kudocasts warming global auds
~ Non-U.S. helmers provide new direction
~ A 2008 Oscar preview
EYE ON THE OSCARS: THE WRAP
publication date: 2/16/07
~ Nominees borrow unscripted techniques
~ The nominees: How we got here
~ Morricone composes music revolution
~ Hosting can be a tricky duty -- DeGeneres aims to be the balm, not da bomb
EYE ON THE OSCARS: THE WRITERS
publication date: 2/15/07
~ How to win auds, subvert genres
~ Quadriplex of 'Babel'
~ 'Sunshine' in high gear on low funds
~ War stories from a non-vet
EYE ON THE OSCARS: THE LOOK
publication date: 2/14/07
~ Costumer designers crack contempo code
~ Org honors skills Oscar takes for granted
~ Art Direction Oscar noms walkthrough
~ A look at the ASC Awards
EYE ON THE OSCARS: MUSIC
publication date: 2/12/07
~ Oscar choices sometimes an anomaly
~ Academy voters dare to 'Dream' -- a look at Oscar's song nominees
~ Music globetrotters in spotlight -- a roundup of Oscar's score contenders
EYE ON THE OSCARS: TALENT RACE
publication date: 2/12/07
~ Cast hunt sends out global S.O.S.
~ First-times mix it up with veterans
~ Oscar's sole survivor
~ Stage stalwarts give pix Tony feel
WGA AWARDS
publication date: 2/9/07
~ Scribes work to make pics look 'unscripted'
~ Writer vibe bolsters WGA platform
~ Risky writing puffs up Peacock
~ Screen Laurel Honoree Robert Benton and TV Laurel Honoree John Wells
THE GRAMMY AWARDS
publication date: 2/9/07
~ NARAS' premier showcase faces changing market forces & riches of niches
~ Luring a fickle TV viewing public
~ A look at the Lifetime Achievement Honorees
~ For all his era-defining song craft, Eagles co-founder is a collaborator at heart
EYE ON THE OSCARS: SOUND & VISUAL EFFECTS
publication date: 2/8/07
~ Nominees mix hundreds of audio tracks into a seamless sound
~ F/x maestro Muren still pushing envelope
~ Pros invent new 'Pirates' system
~ 'Poseidon' team commanded visual effects
ICG PUBLICISTS AWARDS
publication date: 2/7/07
~ Praisers pick year's best film and TV publicity, among other kudos
~ Lifetime Achievement Award: Ganis' roots feed Academy post
~ Television Showmanship Award: Tassler eyes diverse schedule
~ Motion Picture Showmanship Award: Big year for Sony ups ante
EYE ON THE OSCARS: ACTOR AND ACTRESS
publication date: 2/5/07
~ Behind the red-carpet romps, the honorary awards and the Q&As; is a stealth pursuit of Oscar
~ A look at the actor, actress, supporting actor and supporting actress nominees
BAFTA AWARDS
publication date: 2/5/07
~ Though Mirren's 'Queen' may prevail, 'Last King' and 'Royale' subjects stir the pot
~ Britain explores blight while escapism escapes
~ BAFTA looks to stem low ratings
~ New host Ross 'defines' BBC
EYE ON THE OSCARS: THE DIRECTOR/DGA AWARDS
publication date: 2/2/07
~ When Scorsese first emerged, the helmer was king
~ Digital haze clouds guild's forecast
~ DGA Honorary Life Member: Carl Reiner
~ Eight-time DGA nominee Schlamme brings his time-saving camera style to 'Studio 60'
EYE ON THE OSCARS: THE NOMINEES
publication date: 1/31/07
~ Close best picture race brings optimism to all
~ Could 'Departed' deliver the gold in the director's category?
~ 'Pan's' B.O. helps pic's cause in foreign language category
~ Iraq, religion prove worthy topics in docu race
SAG GUILD AWARDS
publication date: 1/26/07
~ Films are rich with ensemble casts
~ Acceptance speeches at the SAG Awards
~ SAG honoree Julie Andrews has worked hard to broaden her family-friendly image
~ Actors guild salutes unsung heroes
PRODUCERS GUILD AWARDS
publication date: 1/19/07
~ PGA recognizes only one of 'Departed's' producers
~ Hollywood org honors vidgame producer
~ Producers with the noms
~ An Inconvenient Truth, Ron Meyer and Jerry Bruckheimer feted
GOLDEN GLOBES / CECIL B. DEMILLE AWARD: WARREN BEATTY
publication date: 1/12/07
~ Why Oscar glory could run through the Globes' comedy/musical categories
~ Parties launch in outer space
~ HFPA has room for many views
~ A look at the film and television nominees
EYE ON THE OSCARS: NOMINATIONS WRAP
publication date: 1/11/07
~ It's a risky strategy but December pics can often shake up race
~ The front-runner distinction can be less a guarantee and more of an albatross
~ From 'All Quiet' to 'Ryan,' a soldier's conscience seeks out humanity in times of war
~ A sampling of some of the most nominated films that have covered the battles from Europe to the Pacific
EYE ON THE OSCARS: DIRECTORS' ROUNDUP
publication date: 1/10/07
~ Producers reveal how they wooed, won the right directors
~ When veteran directors were starting out
~ What if auteurs picked the wrong projects?
~ Who will the Academy vote onto the Kodak stage?
EYE ON THE OSCARS: THE LOOK
publication date: 1/9/07
~ 'Bobby' re-creates a single day in '68 while 'Dreamgirls' rockeets through 10-year span
~ Fairy tales tackle both sides of fantasy
~ 'Curse,' 'Marie Antoinette' embellish directors' creative imagining of what might have been
~ Cautionary tales offer conflicting visions of London's potential fate
EYE ON THE OSCARS: NOMS FINISH LINE
publication date: 1/8/07
~ Big names in contending roles may give Oscar extra sparkle
~ Multiple performances may yield award payoffs
~ Movie titles' similiarities are eerily similar
~ Talent talk up their films during awards season
EYE ON THE OSCARS: WRITERS' ROUNDUP
publication date: 1/8/07
~ Oscar-blessed producers go on shopping spree with new projects
~ Novelists second-guess 2006 scripts
~ Writers-turned-critics rate the competition
~ A heavily edited history of how Oscar has honored, ignored great screenwriters
THE GOLD STANDARD
publication date: 1/5/07
~ To put �06 in context, Variety talked to some of the smartest people on the planet, who had two things in common: a deep appreciation of movies and a safe distance from the moviemaking � and hyping � machinery. Among the list: athletes, animators, moguls, fashion designers, politicians, writers.
EYE ON THE OSCARS: SOUND & VISION
publication date: 1/5/07
~ As local directors up the epic stakes, extras, not CGI, still dominate massive battle scenes
~ 'Feet' team taps new techniques
~ Period-pic sound means research, clever tricks and even danger
~ New tools give artists, mixers more options
EYE ON THE OSCARS: THE CINEMATOGRAPHER
publication date: 1/4/07
~ Cinematographers turn to new cameras, experimental formats in pursuit of better storytelling
~ Daily Variety takes to 15 lensers about facing the challenges, aesthetics and problem-solving behind some of this year's most visually compelling pix
EYE ON THE OSCARS: SONG AND SCORE
publication date: 1/3/07
~ Shore, Santaolalla tune up guitar family for film scores
~ Concert composers practice economies of scale
~ Pondhoppers' chops travel well
~ International talents use the currency of the realm to build film scores
GOLDEN GLOBES CRIX PICKS
publication date: 1/1/07
~ Bloggers develop love or hate relationship with early reviews
~ As papers consolidate, readers receive less-varied opinions
~ Critics in U.S., Europe don't always agree but they take the craft seriously
~ Box office equals coverage
BAFTA DOWN TO THE WIRE
publication date: 1/1/07
~ With limited limited box office impact for BAFTA winners, sometimes an award is just an award
~ Late arrivals get screened out
EYE ON THE OSCARS: TRUE STORIES
publication date: 12/21/06
~ Contenders mine the past to comment on today's current events
~ Some tales scribes could tell using events from 2006
~ A look at how authenticity gets weaved into this year's group of films
GOLDEN GLOBES COUNTDOWN
publication date: 12/20/06
~ Globes throws kudos race a curve
~ A breakdown of the major categories
EYE ON THE OSCARS: THE SCREENPLAY
publication date: 12/18/06
~ Oscar race pits honored scribes against upstart newcomers
~ A look at the original screenplay contenders
~ A look at the adapted screenplay contenders
EYE ON THE OSCARS: CRIX' PICKS
publication date: 12/18/06
~ Is this film criticism's greatest generation?
~ Picks from Pedro to 'Prairie': Discussion on the films of 2006
~ Fanboys to men? Upstart sites edgy but maturing
~ A list of selected critics' winners and nominees
EYE ON THE OSCARS: BEST PICTURE
publication date: 12/15/06
~ Filmmakers examine maternal heroines in all of their imperfect glory
~ The best films about WWII mine moral complexities
~ Iraq has largely eluded the grasp of Hollywood
~ What the critics say
EYE ON THE OSCARS: THE ACTRESS
publication date: 12/13/06
~ A list of the lead actress contenders and dark horses
~ A look at the supporting actress contenders and dark horses
~ Best Actress 1964-1970: When femmes achievements flowered
EYE ON THE OSCARS: VISUAL EFFECTS
publication date: 12/12/06
~ New techniques make visual effects more actor-friendly
~ Swarms of digital extras use artificial intelligence systems
~ Miniatures, practical effects remain center stage in CGI age
~ Digital compositing changes location shooting
EYE ON THE OSCARS: THE ACTOR
publication date: 12/11/06
~ A list of the lead actor contenders and dark horses
~ A look at the supporting actor contenders and dark horses
EYE ON THE OSCARS: FOREIGN LANGUAGE
publication date: 12/11/06
~ Foreign films refuse to be relegated to subtitles ghetto
~ Acad gets taste for non-native tongues
~ A list of the foreign language contenders
~ A look at four pics that prove the medium can have an impact
EYE ON THE OSCARS: TALENT RACE
publication date: 12/11/06
~ Ensemble pics may not deliver big paydays, but they can polish a resume with shiny kudos
~ Overseas stars refuse to wait for Hollywood call
~ Small, big screens offer actors more juicy roles
~ Actors may learn their art in school but the education never stops
EYE ON THE OSCARS: DOCUS / IDA AWARDS
publication date: 12/07/06
~ Nearly a third of the 15 docus short-listed for an Oscar nom are centered on Iraq
~ IDA awards cache conjures acquisitions
~ A look at the 15 films vying for nomination in Oscar's docu feature category
~ IDA award winners and finalists
EYE ON THE OSCARS: THE DIRECTOR
publication date: 12/06/06
~ Public funds fuel Brits' private visions
~ Daily Variety checks in with 10 of the top contenders in the helmer race
~ A look at the other directors in the contender mix
~ First-time feature helmers field pics with breakout potential
TV GLOBES CONTENDERS
publication date: 12/4/06
~ Critics praise new series, but viewers deliver different verdicts
~ Survey shows HFPA members are more in touch with U.S. shows
~ Breakthrough actors
EYE ON THE OSCARS: THE INDIES
publication date: 12/4/06
~ Foreign-made pics dominate this year's crop of indie contenders
~ Foreign-made indies rarely score on Oscar night
~ Indies in the kudo mix
~ Key prizewinners at the world's Big Five film festivals
GOLDEN GLOBES RACE
publication date: 12/4/06
~ Serious works sell abroad
~ Members transcend borders with votes
~ Kazakh cinema has been blossoming since the end of the '80s
~ 'Borat's' goading works as global Rorscharch test
GOLDEN GLOBES PREVIEW
publication date: 12/01/06
~ How do marketers switch from selling tasty tentpoles to fiber-rich fall films?
~ Crix groups seen as becoming a major influence on HFPA's younger voters
~ NBC awards presentation draws big, upscale on the coasts but soft red-state numbers are a drag
~ So what do Globes goers get for $80 mil?
EYE ON THE OSCARS: MUSIC
publication date: 11/30/06
~ 'Dreamgirls' taps into the '60s girl-group zeitgeist
~ Movie music mavens mull the state of a changing biz
~ Alt rockers flock to the movies
~ Movie music expert Jon Burlingame mines the vaults for a few overlooked gems that escaped the Acad's grasp
GOTHAM AWARDS
publication date: 11/29/06
~ Indie org's kudofest widens eligibility scope to include big films from the majors
~ Gotham Tributes
AWARD SEASON TALENT PREVIEW
publication date: 11/28/06
~ After a few lean years, ultra-competitive lead actress race becomes a study in excellence
~ Children are being cast in complex roles with perfs that have adults taking notice
~ Talent previously passed over may now have a chance
~ Real-life figures pose unique acting challenge
EYE ON THE OSCARS: PREVIEW
publication date: 11/27/06
~ Big studios wage a comeback after last year's niche knockouts
~ Acad's rulemakers play with foreign-film eligibility
~ December rears its head with an annual surprise that never fails to alter the race
~ At long last, a popular Broadway tuner hits the bigscreen
EUROPEAN FILM AWARDS
publication date: 11/27/06
~ Nearly two decades in, EFAs still tweaking the mix of showbiz & glamour
~ After years of working in U.S., directors give native countries another shot
~ Roman Polanski and Jeremy Thomas: achievement kudos
~ Suave role as Bond villain brings Danish star Mikkelsen to int'l attention
BIFAs/Helen Mirren -- U.K. Film Achievement
publication date: 11/27/06
~ Quest for U.S. financing compels BIFA to redefine British indie film
~ Producers vexed by rebate's long delay
~ 'Queen' perf crowns Mirren's remarkable career
BAFTA UPDATE
publication date: 11/27/06
~ Host of U.K. candidates could trump Stateside rivals for BAFTA glory
~ Foreign fare could break out of its category box
INTERNATIONAL TELEVISION REPORT
publication date: 11/20/06
~ Popular upscale Yank skeins are defining global nets
~ With 'Taken,' 'Brothers,' Spielberg makes minis a major event
~ Beating the telenovela bushes for another 'Betty'
~ Variety spotlights current crop of overseas movers and shakers
THE CONTENDERS
publication date: 11/17/06
~ Action, comedy and musical contenders suggest wide range of kudos options
~ A list of films that are likely to nab nominations
~ Jam-packed animation race offers plenty of options for category's likely five slots
~ As nonfiction profile grows, rule changes squeeze smaller pics
~ Academy regs revamp in foreign category addresses international film biz realities
EYE ON THE OSCARS: GLOBAL LOCATIONS
publication date: 11/13/06
~ Improved conditions, gripping tales fuel moviemaking boom in Africa
~ On the fly, Uganda invents film industry
~ Americans dial up dialects to take on meaty roles
~ Tourist spots nab starring roles
BAFTA PREVIEW
publication date: 11/13/06
~ Blighty awards campaign loses its swag -- and then some
~ Kudocast goes begging for auds
EYE ON THE OSCARS: ANIMATION PREVIEW
publication date: 11/08/06
~ Toonmakers labor to make furry heroes stand apart from the pack
~ Animation category could swell if hybrids qualify
~ CG pics woo auds with extra dimension, but Acad can't consider format separately
~ A look at the cartoon contenders
CMA AWARDS/NASHVILLE STYLE/COUNTRY MUSIC
publication date: 11/6/06
~ Sweet-talkin' net lures CMAs from CBS
~ Celebs poised to amp ratings
~ Hall of Fame also contains some 'ungodly oversights'
~ Pic producers careful in portrayals of Nashville
AWARD SEASON OVERVIEW
publication date: 10/30/06
~ Now ubiquitous, career honors spawn their own quirks and qualms
~ Prestige pix ponder prime preem position
~ New York orgs help little pics become big contenders
~ Conventional wisdom says the red carpet is good for your career. This PR guru says it depends.
AWARD SEASON LAUNCH
publication date: 10/25/06
~ Helmers Lee, Scorsese and Stone share NYU roots � and a resurgent Oscar season
~ Lionsgate's aggressive screener strategy with 'Crash' spawns imitators
~ Award season calendar
~ A guide to the guilds, academies, institutes and associations behind the trophies
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