Oscar Beat '08


Writers Guild, Cinematographers Announce 2009 Nominees

Writers Guild, Cinematographers Announce 2009 Nominees

Today brings a host of new awards nominations with both the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the American Society of Cinematographers (ACE) announcing nominees for their respective 2009 awards.

By Neil Miller on January 7, 2009 | Comments

Producers Guild Noms Give Dark Knight Fans Oscar Hope

Producers Guild Noms Give Dark Knight Fans Oscar Hope

Fans of The Dark Knight were pleased to find out that The Producers Guild of America (PGA) nominated it as one of the five best films of the year, right alongside Slumdog Millionaire, Frost/Nixon, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Milk.

By Neil Miller on January 6, 2009 | Comments

Academy Announces 7 Visual Effects Oscar Finalists

Academy Announces 7 Visual Effects Oscar Finalists

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has released the names of the 7 finalist in the Visual Effects category.

By Neil Miller on January 6, 2009 | Comments

Hollywood Trades are Clearly in the Tank for Frost/Nixon

Hollywood Trades are Clearly in the Tank for Frost/Nixon

Over the past two weeks, both THR and Daily Variety have been taken over by Universal and Imagine Entertainment’s Frost/Nixon, a serious Best Picture candidate. The question becomes whether or not this kind of advertising coup is fair to other films.

By Neil Miller on December 19, 2008 | Comments

The 14 Must See Movies of Awards Season 2008

The 14 Must See Movies of Awards Season 2008

Are you an awards season junkie? Do you love to be able to sit there and look smart in front of your friends and family, most of whom only make it out to the movies once a year to see the latest Jim Carrey comedy, by being able to talk endlessly about all of the “important” movies of the year? If so, consider this your awards season to-do list.Fr

By Neil Miller on December 14, 2008 | Comments

Oscar Beat: 15 Finalists Announced for Visual Effects Oscar

Oscar Beat: 15 Finalists Announced for Visual Effects Oscar

The Academy has announced its 15 finalists for the Best Visual Effects Oscar, and we know one film that can be eliminated right off the bat… Here’s a hint: it stars Keanu Reeves.

By Neil Miller on December 12, 2008 | Comments

Breaking: Hugh Jackman to Host the Oscars?

Breaking: Hugh Jackman to Host the Oscars?

According to reports from inside the Academy this afternoon, they will be officially announcing shortly that actor Hugh Jackman (Australia, Wolverine) will host the 81st installment of the famed awards show.

By Neil Miller on December 12, 2008 | Comments

2008 Golden Globe Nominations: Ledger, Cruise, Dexter!

2008 Golden Globe Nominations: Ledger, Cruise, Dexter!

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced their nominees for the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards today, laying out what is generally regarded as a relatively accurate precursor to the Academy Awards nominations.

By Neil Miller on December 11, 2008 | Comments

Los Angeles Film Critics Name WALL-E Best Picture

Los Angeles Film Critics Name WALL-E Best Picture

Yesterday the Los Angeles Film Critics Association announced their 2008 awards, recognizing Pixar’s WALL-E as best picture.

By Neil Miller on December 10, 2008 | Comments

The Dark Knight Scores Some Oscar Eligibility

The Dark Knight Scores Some Oscar Eligibility

The musical score from The Dark Knight is still getting play on my music list, now it’s going to get a chance at an Academy Award.

By Adam Sweeney on December 9, 2008 | Comments

Oscar Beat: Slumdogin’ in DC, Heath Ledger, Man on Wire and Oscar Snubbery

Oscar Beat: Slumdogin’ in DC, Heath Ledger, Man on Wire and Oscar Snubbery

Not a necessarily large update from the awards season warpath today, but there are quite a few different stories to talk about.

By Neil Miller on December 8, 2008 | Comments

Oscar Beat: Tropic Thunder’s For Your Consideration Ads

Oscar Beat: Tropic Thunder’s For Your Consideration Ads

First order of business is to let you know that we did not make the following Oscar advertisements. They are, however, quite funny.

By Neil Miller on December 7, 2008 | Comments

Oscar Beat: NBR Names Slumdog Millionaire Best Film

Oscar Beat: NBR Names Slumdog Millionaire Best Film

It is that time of year again — time to kick the tires and light the fires on my Oscar Beat column, the official home of the chase for the little golden man.

By Neil Miller on December 5, 2008 | Comments

14 Animated Films Put Up Their CGI Dukes for Oscar Gold

14 Animated Films Put Up Their CGI Dukes for Oscar Gold

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, better known to many of us as The Academy, has announced the 14 submitted films for the Best Animated Feature Award that will be handed out next February.

By Neil Miller on November 11, 2008 | Comments

Discuss: Should Wall-E Shoot for Best Picture?

Discuss: Should Wall-E Shoot for Best Picture?

Disney is looking to nab the Best Animated Feature nod and consideration for the Top Prize at the Oscars. Is it a good idea?

By Dr. Cole Abaius on October 28, 2008 | Comments