Completing the roll-out of performance announcements for the upcoming 87th Academy Awards, it has been revealed that The Lonely Island (Akiva Schaffer, Andy Samberg, and Jorma Taccone) will join Canadian indie rock group Tegan and Sara to perform the Oscar-nominated song “Everything is Awesome” from “The LEGO Movie” on the show.
Andy Samberg and The Lonely Island to join in on 'Everything is Awesome' at the Oscars
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 12:33 pm · February 6th, 2015
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Redemption is coming for the Ryan Phillippe and Mike Myers drama '54'
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 11:45 am · February 6th, 2015
Mark Christopher talks about the restoration of his cut of 1998’s “54” starring Ryan Phillippe.
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Stop embarrassing yourselves by writing about the nonexistent 'Norbit' effect
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:55 am · February 6th, 2015
It’s that time of year again. Final ballots are on their way to Academy members and some nominees have misfires opening in the theaters. So lazy writers are trotting out the old “‘Norbit’ effect” nonsense.
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10 awesome Grammy-nominated movie songs the Oscars ignored
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:00 am · February 6th, 2015
The Grammys have a history of nominating some great movie songs in their visual media category that the Oscars passed on.
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Harvey Weinstein has an Oscar prediction for you
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:00 pm · February 5th, 2015
HitFix talks to The Weinstein Company Co-Chairman Harvey Weinstein about “The Imitation Game,” attacks on historical accuracy in films like “American Sniper” and “Selma,” using the awards season as a vital part of his business model and what he expects to happen at the 87th Oscars.
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Film music critics nominate 'Maleficent,' 'Dragon 2' and 'Hunger Games' scores
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 5:27 pm · February 5th, 2015
The 2015 International Film Music Critics Association awards nominations have been revealed, and it’s James Newton Howard’s “Maleficent” that led the way with four mentions.
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Amy Pascal's departure makes Hollywood almost a boy's club again
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 11:06 am · February 5th, 2015
Amy Pascal is on her way out of Sony Pictures and we wonder why Hollywood’s movie studios are starting to resemble a boys’ club.
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'Apes,' 'Big Hero 6' win big at 2015 Visual Effects Society Awards
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:29 pm · February 4th, 2015
The Visual Effects Society handed out top honors Wednesday night to films such as “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes,” “Interstellar” and “Big Hero 6.”
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First Look: Ian McKellen is Sherlock in new clip of 'Mr. Holmes'
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 3:24 pm · February 4th, 2015
Bill Condon may have just given his old “Gods and Monsters” friend Ian McKellen his best shot at an Oscar nod with the new drama “Mr. Holmes” which premieres at Berlin on Sunday.
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Cinematographers pick the best-shot films of all time
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 11:31 am · February 4th, 2015
A few years ago industry cinematographers were asked to pick the best-shot films of all time in two eras, and then followed up with a modern assessment.
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First image of Meryl Streep rocking out in 'Ricki and the Flash' arrives
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:18 am · February 4th, 2015
The first image of Meryl Streep in Jonathan Demme’s “Rick and the Flash” has been revealed. Will the film extend her insane Oscar nomination record to 20?
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McConaughey, Blanchett, Leto and Nyong'o set to present at the Oscars
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:56 am · February 4th, 2015
The Academy has announced that, naturally, last year’s quartet of acting Oscar winners will be presenting at the upcoming 87th annual Academy Awards.
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Ryan Gosling's 'Lost River' is finally on its way but remember, you're supposed to hate it
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 9:00 am · February 4th, 2015
Ryan Gosling’s “Lost River” is coming to SXSW in March and then to theaters in limited release and for digital download on April 10.
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What is the best-edited film of all time according to those who do the job?
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:43 pm · February 3rd, 2015
A three-year-old collective of the best in film editing (chosen by film editors) is a lot of fun to chew on.
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Adorable kids reenact Best Picture nominees
Posted by Louis Virtel · 5:02 pm · February 3rd, 2015
Children reenact all eight Best Picture nominees. Their version of “Whiplash” might be better than the real thing.
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Watch: Patricia Arquette's hilarious story of realizing her Oscar nom was real
Posted by Louis Virtel · 4:47 pm · February 3rd, 2015
The “Boyhood” actress finally came to grips with her Oscar nomination during one very funny, loud dinner.
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Terrence Malick's 'Voyage of Time' is coming to IMAX and with Brad Pitt too
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 4:09 pm · February 3rd, 2015
Terrence Malick is cutting a special version of his non-narrative work “Voyage of Time” for IMAX screens that will be narrated by Brad Pitt.
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Santa Barbara to honor below-the-line talent at first-ever Variety Artisans showcase
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:50 am · February 3rd, 2015
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival will be honoring below-the-line talent Tuesday evening at the first-ever Variety Artisans Award showcase.
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