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Bette Midler Will Perform ‘Mary Poppins Returns’ Nominated Song On Oscars

February 16, 2019 10:34 pm

The Academy revealed today that two-time Oscar-nominee Bette Midler will perform on the 91st Academy Awards. The Tony, Emmy and Grammy winner will step in for Emily Blunt to sing the nominated song "The Place ...

‘The Favourite’s’ Sandy Powell Turned A Bedcover Into An Oscar Nom [Interview]

Gregory Ellwood

February 15, 2019 10:27 am

Awards, Awards Campaign, Interviews, News

Sandy Powell is one of the coolest people I've ever met. There's no debate. The three-time Oscar-winning costume designer oozes style and sophistication the moment she arrives in a room. And when you speak to...

Final 2018 Oscar Nominations Predictions: ‘Roma,’ ‘Burning,’ ‘A Star Is Born’

Gregory Ellwood

January 18, 2019 10:44 am

Awards, Awards Campaign, News

After countless screenings, Q&A's, red carpets, screeners, hand holding, for your consideration ads, talk show appearances and cocktail parties, between 160 and 190 contenders are going to be rewarded with ...

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2019 Best Sound Editing Oscars Predictions

Gregory Ellwood

January 17, 2019 4:11 am

Awards, Awards Campaign, News

"First Man" seems like the expected winner, and its our prediction, but "Black Panther" could easily take this as could "A Quiet Place" or even "Roma." A ton of Oscar pools are going to be decided on this categ...

2019 Best Sound Mixing Oscars Predictions

Gregory Ellwood

January 17, 2019 3:25 am

Awards, Awards Campaign, News

Because it has "live music" Academy members should vote for "Star is Born" here. That being said, if they really don't like the movie (which is possible based on some snubs) "First Man" or "Bohemian Rhapsody" (...

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2019 Production Design Oscars Predictions

Gregory Ellwood

January 17, 2019 2:19 am

Awards, Awards Campaign, News

This category will likely go to either of the ADG winners: "The Favourite" or "Black Panther." We expect those films to split this category and costumes and think "Favourite" will prevail here. "First Man" woul...

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2019 Best Original Score Oscars Predictions

Gregory Ellwood

January 16, 2019 4:27 am

Awards, Awards Campaign, News

In a perfect world, Nicholas Britell would win this walking away. The problem is there is great concern that a signicant number of Academy members simply didn't go see or watch their screener for "Beale Street....

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2019 Best Original Song Oscars Predictions

Gregory Ellwood

January 16, 2019 3:58 am

Awards, Awards Campaign, News

This is the biggest lock of the night. If "Shallow" doesn't win it's one of the biggest upsets in Oscar history. The song just won the Grammy in this equivalant category against insane competition including la...

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‘Black Panther,’ ‘Drag Race’ Among 2019 Costume Designer Guild Awards Nominees

Gregory Ellwood

January 10, 2019 2:19 pm

Awards, Awards Campaign, News

The Costume Designer Guild became the second to last guild to announce their year-end awards on Thursday (the VFX society is the straggler) and peppered in some unexpectedly fun players amongst the expected nom...

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‘Mary Poppins Returns’ Songwriters Explain Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ’30s ‘Patter’

Gregory Ellwood

December 27, 2018 2:27 pm

Awards, Awards Campaign, News

Tackling a sequel to a beloved classic is difficult for a writer or director, but imagine the responsibility of composing new songs to an iconic musical that has wowed generations for over 50 years? That was t...

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