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Monday, February 13, 2017

Oscars scorecard: ‘La La Land’ wins at BAFTAs to pull further ahead but ‘Lion’ is on the rise by Paul Sheehan

Breaking down the precursor awards — both nominations and winners — as well as the top Oscar nominations by categories gives us 35 key races that will determine the strongest …

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BAFTAs: Backstage with ‘La La Land’ winners Emma Stone, Damien Chazelle, Justin Hurwitz by Paul Sheehan

“La La Land” took home five BAFTAS including Best Picture as well as Best Director for Damien Chazelle who joined his leading Emma Stone backstage as she celebrated her Best Actress…

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Sunday, February 12, 2017

2017 BAFTA Awards: ‘La La Land’ wins 5 including Best Picture, ‘Moonlight’ shut out by Paul Sheehan

Oscar frontrunner “La La Land” went into Sunday’s BAFTA Awards with a leading 11 nominations, and won five awards: Best Picture, Best Director (Damien Chazelle), Best Act…

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Guild awards scorecard: Oscar frontrunner ‘La La Land’ is 6 for 8 so far with ADG win by Paul Sheehan

Before final Oscar voting kicks off on Monday (Feb. 13), we’ve heard from eight industry groups (producers, directors, actors, casting directors, cinematographers, film editors, produ…

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Saturday, February 11, 2017

BAFTA predictions: ‘La La Land’ will tie record with 9 wins including Best Picture by Paul Sheehan

“La La Land” reaped a leading 11 BAFTA nominations and we are predicting it will prevail in nine of those races on Sunday (Feb. 12), thus tying the record set by “Butch C…

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Friday, February 10, 2017

‘Mary Poppins Returns’ begins filming with Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Meryl Streep by Paul Sheehan

Filming has begun on “Mary Poppins Returns” with Emily Blunt taking on the title character that won Julie Andrews an Oscar more than half a century ago. Broadway sensation a…

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Experts predict ‘La La Land’ will sweep BAFTA Awards on way to Oscars by Paul Sheehan

Oscar frontrunner “La La Land” is predicted to win a jaw-dropping nine awards at the BAFTAs on Sunday including Best Picture according to experts’ picks at Gold Derby. The…

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Thursday, February 9, 2017

Art Directors Guild Awards preview: Oscar frontrunner ‘La La Land’ will win here first by Paul Sheehan

“La La Land,” which is far out in front to win the Oscar for Best Production Design according to our experts, is all but certain to win at the Art Directors Guild  Awards on Sa…

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Guild awards scorecard: Oscar frontrunner ‘La La Land’ is 5 for 7 so far by Paul Sheehan

Before Oscar nominations were announced on Jan. 24, we’d already heard from the casting directors and since then six more guilds (producers, directors, actors, cinematographers, fil…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 02:00PM

Oscar Best Original Screenplay battle: ‘Manchester By the Sea’ regains lead over ‘La La Land’ by Paul Sheehan

“Manchester By the Sea,” the longtime Oscar frontrunner for Best Original Screenplay, has regained some of the ground it had lost to “La La Land” since nominations w…

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Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Viola Davis (‘Fences’) just latest in line of leading ‘supporting’ performances at Oscars by Paul Sheehan

Much has been made of the placement of “Fences” star Viola Davis in the Supporting Actress category, with some aruging it’s tactical and others saying it’s appropriate. Fo…

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Experts’ Oscar predictions: 10 wins for ‘La La Land’ listed in order of likelihood by Paul Sheehan

“La La Land” earned 14 Oscar nominations, tying the record of “All About Eve” (1950) and “Titanic” (1997). And with two bids for Best Song, it has the po…

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Monday, February 6, 2017

DGA Awards pick ‘La La Land’: Oscar Best Picture preview again? by Paul Sheehan

In the 68-year history of the DGA Awards, the guild has honored the helmer of the eventual Oscar Best Picture 53 times. That success rate of 78% far eclipses that of both the PGA (19/27 = 7…

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Guild awards scorecard: ‘La La Land’ is 5 for 6 after DGA win, ASC loss by Paul Sheehan

Before Oscar nominations were announced on Jan. 24, we’d already heard from the casting directors and since then five more guilds (producers, directors, actors, cinematographers and…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 12:00PM

Oscars scorecard: ‘La La Land’ wins at DGA Awards to pull further ahead of ‘Moonlight,’ ‘Manchester by the Sea’ by Paul Sheehan

Breaking down the precursor awards — both nominations and winners — as well as the top Oscar nominations by categories gives us 35 key races that will determine the strongest …

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 09:30AM
Friday, February 3, 2017

Oscar Best Original Screenplay battle: ‘Manchester By the Sea’ just ahead of ‘La La Land’ by Paul Sheehan

“Manchester By the Sea,” the longtime Oscar frontrunner for Best Original Screenplay, is losing ground rapidly to “La La Land.” Of our 23 Oscar experts derived from …

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 05:15PM

Best Costume Design Oscar: ‘La La Land’ win would be first for contemporary film in 22 years by Paul Sheehan

As per the predictions of our Oscar experts, Mary Zophres is the frontrunner to win Best Costume Design for her contemporary creations on display in “La La Land.” This one-t…

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Thursday, February 2, 2017

Guild awards scorecard: ‘La La Land’ is 4 for 4 with wins at PGA, SAG, ACE, CSA by Paul Sheehan

Before Oscar nominations were announced on Jan. 24, we’d already heard from the casting directors and since then three more guilds (producers, actors and film editors) have revealed …

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 12:00PM

American Society of Cinematographers Awards prediction: Oscar frontrunner ‘La La Land’ will win by Paul Sheehan

Oscar frontrunner Linus Sandgren (“La La Land”) is all but certain to win the American Society of Cinematographers award for Best Feature Film at the 31st annual edition of thes…

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Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Oscar Best Picture preferential ballot could mean win for ‘Hidden Figures’ over ‘La La Land’ by Paul Sheehan

After its surprise SAG Awards win for Best Ensemble, “Hidden Figures” may well pull off an Oscar upset for Best Picture over the frontrunner “La La Land.”  Its key …

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 01:30PM

Directors Guild of America Awards predictions: Damien Chazelle (‘La La Land’) will win on way to making Oscar history by Paul Sheehan

Oscar watchers are sure to be in attendance at the Beverly Hilton Saturday (Feb. 4) for the 69th annual Directors Guild of America Awards. Since the guild aligned itself with the academy …

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Oscars scorecard: ‘La La Land,’ ‘Hidden Figures,’ ‘Fences,’ ‘Moonlight’ win at SAG Awards by Paul Sheehan

Breaking down the precursor awards — both nominations and winners — as well as the top Oscar nominations by categories gives us 35 key races that will determine the strongest …

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 10:30AM
Sunday, January 29, 2017

Oscars scorecard: ‘La La Land’ wins both PGA and ACE Eddies Awards by Paul Sheehan

Breaking down the precursor awards — both nominations and winners — as well as the top Oscar nominations by categories gives us 35 key races that will determine the strongest …

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 08:45AM
Saturday, January 28, 2017

ACE Eddie Awards winners: ‘La La Land’ and ‘Arrival’ win this important precursor prize by Paul Sheehan

Winners of the 67th annual edition of the Golden Eddie Awards bestowed by the American Cinema Editors were announced Friday, January 27. These kudos, honoring the best cutting in film and te…

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Friday, January 27, 2017

Producers Guild of America Awards: ‘La La Land’ is Best Picture frontrunner with 1-to-3 odds from Experts by Paul Sheehan

With 1/3 odds from our Experts (journalists who cover film awards year-round), “La La Land” is predicted to win Best Picture at the Producers Guild of America Awards  on Saturd…

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Thursday, January 26, 2017

If ‘La La Land’ sweeps Oscars, Ryan Gosling could pull off Best Actor upset by Paul Sheehan

Casey Affleck has been the Oscar frontrunner for Best Actor all awards season for his heart-breaking performance in Kenneth Lonergan’s “Manchester by the Sea.” His closest riv…

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Wednesday, January 25, 2017

ACE Eddies Awards preview: ‘La La Land’ and ‘Arrival’ will win this important precursor prize by Paul Sheehan

The American Cinema Editors hand out the Eddie Awards on Friday (Jan. 27). Oscar watchers are sure to be in attendance as they are keenly aware that ACE is aces as one of the best indicator…

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Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Oscar nominations by studio: Summit tops with 22 (including 14 for ‘La La Land’), Paramount at 18, A24 at 10 by Paul Sheehan

Summit Entertainment was the big winner among studios in Tuesday’s announcement of the nominations for the 89th Academy Awards. It scored 22 in total: a record-tying 14 bids for &…

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Oscar nominations by movie: ‘La La Land’ leads with record-tying 14 bids by Paul Sheehan

“La La Land” leads Tuesday’s nominations for the 89th annual Academy Awards with 14 bids, tying the record of “All About Eve” (1950) and “Titanic”…

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Monday, January 23, 2017

Oscars for ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ and other Disney blockbusters? by Paul Sheehan

Disney, that ever-expanding force to be reckoned with in Hollywood, has had a very good year with its films grossing over six billion dollars. And with films such as “Spider-Man: Homecomin…

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Critics awards scorecard: ‘La La Land’ ties ‘Moonlight’ with London win by Paul Sheehan

Critics groups continue to weigh in with their picks for the best pic of the year as well as other achievements in film. The latest to be heard from is the London Critics Circle, which wen…

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