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Disney Plus Gives Parents A Coronavirus Lifeline Launching ‘Frozen 2’ Three Months Early

March 13, 2020 10:23 pm

Over the past few days, the nation has seen "normal" take a dangerous turn with millions of people taking unheard of safety precautions as fears about the coronavirus mount and numerous events have been cancel...

‘Mulan,’ ‘Antlers’ &, Yes, ‘New Mutants’ Pushed Due To Coronavirus Concerns

Gregory Ellwood

March 12, 2020 8:06 pm

Awards Campaign, News

You have to start to wonder if Josh Boone's long-delayed "New Mutants" was ever meant to be seen on the big screen. Along with "Mulan" and Searchlight Pictures' "Antlers," Walt Disney Studios has pushed the th...

CinemaCon Canceled As Coronavirus Hits Tom Hanks & Hollywood

Gregory Ellwood

March 11, 2020 11:36 pm

Awards Campaign, Festivals, News

After the coronavirus global pandemic forced the postponement of Coachella, SXSW and the cancelation of numerous other events, Hollywood's biggest industry showcase, is off. The National Association of Theate...

SXSW 2020 Canceled Due To Coronavirus Concerns

Gregory Ellwood

March 6, 2020 5:23 pm

Awards Campaign, Festivals, News

Concerns over the increase of Coronavirus cases are taking their toll on live events across the world and the United States. Late Friday, in something of a surprise, the City of Austin canceled the annual SXSW...

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‘Amazing Stories’: Reboot Starts Off With Melodramatic ‘The Cellar’ [Review]

Gregory Ellwood

March 6, 2020 9:33 am

Awards Campaign, News, Reviews, Television

Unless you are a massive Steven Spielberg fan or a connoisseur of television history you've probably never watched or likely even heard of the original "Amazing Stories." The anthology series was best known fo...

Kelly Reichardt On The 16-Year Journey Of ‘First Cow’ & Those Delicious Oily Cakes [Interview]

Gregory Ellwood

March 5, 2020 11:54 am

Awards Campaign, Features, Interviews, News

Yes, a cow is a pivotal part of Kelly Reichardt's acclaimed seventh film, "First Cow," but the period drama is much more than that. Based on a portion of "The Half Life" by Jonathan Raymond, who co-wrote the s...

Benh Zeitlin Reflects On Giving Seven Years Of His Life For ‘Wendy’ [Interview]

Gregory Ellwood

February 27, 2020 10:08 am

Awards Campaign, Interviews, News

With less than 24 hours before its theatrical debut, the reviews for Benh Zeitlin's "Wendy" are decidedly mixed. That's slightly unfortunate because out of the 25 or so films I saw at the 2020 Sundance Film Fe...

‘Hunters’: David Weil On The Jewsploitation Label & Unique Tone Of His New Series [Interview]

Gregory Ellwood

February 21, 2020 11:01 am

Awards Campaign, Interviews, News

David Weil certainly isn't a recognizable name even in Hollywood circles but based on what he's got in the pipeline that may soon change. Before today Weil had never seen a project hit the big or small screen ...

Logan Lerman’s Unexpected Comeback Begins With ‘Hunters’ & ‘Shirley’ [Interview]

Gregory Ellwood

February 20, 2020 10:17 am

Awards Campaign, Interviews, News

Did you know that Logan Lerman starred in two of the bigger hits of 2014? Do you even remember? The two films were Darren Aronofsky's "Noah" and David Ayer's "Fury." And don't be discouraged if you don't re...

Daisy Ridley, Robyn, Whoopi Goldberg, Jeff Goldblum & AOC Among ‘Drag Race’ Season 12 Guest Judges

Gregory Ellwood

February 13, 2020 12:03 pm

Awards, Awards Campaign, News

The Emmy-winning "RuPaul's Drag Race" is returning for a 12th season a week from Friday and VH1 revealed what might be its most stellar lineup of judges ever. The network already revealed that Nicki Minaj wil...

New Oscar Rules 2020: Anything Is Possible After ‘Parasite’

Gregory Ellwood

February 12, 2020 10:00 am

Awards, Awards Campaign, News

How long can Hollywood ride the "Parasite" Best Picture Oscar-winning high? Can we bottle it? Have it delivered via Postmates? Because this town hasn't felt this light in ages. Of course, it won't last long f...

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Visual Effects Society Scratches Back At Oscars For ‘Cats’ Bit

Gregory Ellwood

February 10, 2020 7:27 pm

Awards, Awards Campaign, News

Judging by the haughty press release sent out this afternoon from the Visual Effects Society (VES), someone seems pressed. Or perhaps they got their tail stepped on. Or maybe they didn't get their back scratch...

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Renee Zellweger’s Comeback Peaks With Second Best Actress Win [Oscars 2020]

Gregory Ellwood

February 9, 2020 11:14 pm

Awards, Awards Campaign, News

Capping a remarkable comeback following a six-year hiatus, Renee Zellweger won her second Academy Award for portraying the iconic Judy Garland in "Judy." In an Oscar race that barely featured even a hint of c...

Joaquin Phoenix Becomes Second Actor To Win An Oscar Playing The Joker [Oscars 2020]

Gregory Ellwood

February 9, 2020 11:07 pm

Awards, Awards Campaign, News

11 years after Heath Ledger won a posthumous Oscar for playing the Joker in Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight," Joaquin Phoenix became the second actor to win an Academy Award for playing the almost 80-year...

Laura Dern Wins Best Supporting Actress For ‘Marriage Story’ [Oscars 2020]

Gregory Ellwood

February 9, 2020 9:19 pm

Awards, Awards Campaign, News

The third time was the charm for Laura Dern. The daughter of Hollywood royalty Diane Ladd and Bruce Dern, the younger Dern won the 2020 Oscar in the Best Supporting Actress category for her role as the decided...