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Monday, September 1, 2014

Telluride: 'Red Army' Joins 'Keep on Keepin' On' at Top of Heap of Best Doc Oscar Contenders by Scott Feinberg

Gabe Polsky's film explores the lives and careers of five Russian hockey stars before and after their devastating loss to America in the 1980 Olympicsread more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:45PM

Telluride: Hilary Swank Angles for Another Shot at Oscar With 'The Homesman' by Scott Feinberg

The 40-year-old already has two best actress statuettes on her shelf, and is in fine form as a woman trying to do "a man's job" in Tommy Lee Jones' westernread more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:27AM
Sunday, August 31, 2014

Telluride: 'Foxcatcher' Lands Stateside, Trio of Actors Strongly Embraced by Scott Feinberg

Steve Carell, Channing Tatum and Mark Ruffalo all look like serious Oscar contenders for their work in the film that won Bennett Miller Cannes' best director prizeread more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:54AM

Telluride: A Film Fest That Knows How to Party by Scott Feinberg

Hosts included THR and the UCLA School of Theater, Film, and TV; the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences; Sony Classics; and Fox Searchlightread more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:24AM

Telluride: 'Birdman' Flies Into Fest, With Slightly Bumpier Landing Than in Venice by Scott Feinberg

Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu's genre-defying film provides Michael Keaton with a fascinating comeback role that could lead to his first-ever Oscar nominationread more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:12AM
Saturday, August 30, 2014

Telluride: 'Rosewater' Director Jon Stewart Receives Hero's Welcome by Scott Feinberg

The popular funnyman dropped by the Rockies for the world premiere of his feature directorial debut, which he shot during his 2013 hiatus from 'The Daily Show'read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:14AM

Telluride: Benedict Cumberbatch Leads Weinstein's 'Imitation Game' Into Oscar Fray by Scott Feinberg

The Brit, who bagged his first Emmy this week, now looks poised to snag his first-ever Oscar nomination for his performance as WWII hero Alan Turingread more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:07AM
Friday, August 29, 2014

Telluride: Fest Kicks Off With 'Wild,' Reese Witherspoon Returns to Oscar Discussion by Scott Feinberg

The A-lister returns to form after a turbulent nine years since her Oscar-winning performance in 'Walk the Line'read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:59PM
Thursday, August 28, 2014

Telluride: The Movies the Hottest Filmmakers Want to See by Scott Feinberg

Jon Stewart, Mike Leigh, Bennett Miller, Errol Morris and Megan Ellison sound offread more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:29PM

Telluride: The Lineup, Packed With Awards Contenders, Is Unveiled by Scott Feinberg

Reese Witherspoon, Jon Stewart, Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Scorsese all have films that are world premiering in the Rockiesread more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:00AM
Wednesday, August 27, 2014

John Lasseter Dismisses Notion of Rift With Marvel Over 'Big Hero 6' by Scott Feinberg

The Disney/Pixar chief and his filmmakers also revealed new footage of their upcoming superhero--or "supernerd"--Oscar hopefulread more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:53AM
Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Telluride: 'Wild' World Premiere Will Kick Off Fest by Scott Feinberg

Reese Witherspoon's Oscar hopeful takes the "Patron Preview" slotread more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:45PM

Emmys: If the Results Indicate Anything, It's That the Voting System Is Broken by Scott Feinberg

THR's awards analyst found many of the TV Academy's picks inexplicable and suggests a few ways that the voting system could be changed to produce a more just set of winnersread more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:58AM
Sunday, August 24, 2014

Remembering Richard Attenborough, Giant and Champion of British Stage and Screen by Scott Feinberg

THR's Scott Feinberg reflects on the matinee idol-turned-filmmaker who became one of the finest actors' directors of his time, guiding four thesps to the Oscarsread more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:13PM
Thursday, August 21, 2014

Greenwich Film Fest Lands Elvis Mitchell as Director by Scott Feinberg

The recently established event also set the dates for its first edition in the summer of 2015read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:43PM
Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Lauren Bacall, Political Activist: She Knew How to Whistle... and Speak Her Mind by Scott Feinberg

The film legend, who died Aug. 12, was politically active--often controversially--before it was common for celebs to involve themselves in such mattersread more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 05:00AM
Wednesday, August 13, 2014

New York Film Festival Announces Full Slate by Scott Feinberg

Thirty titles will screen at the 52nd edition of America's second-oldest film festival, including many carryovers from Cannesread more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:01AM

Ricky Gervais on Stardom After 40 and the Road to His 21st Emmy Nom, for 'Derek' by Scott Feinberg

The irrepressible Brit, a best actor in a comedy series nominee for his perf as the titular nursing home employee on Netflix's dramedy, spouts off about his life and work — and cracks jok…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:00AM
Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Lauren Bacall (1924-2014): An Appreciation by Scott Feinberg

THR's awards analyst Scott Feinberg reflects on the life and legacy of the screen legend, who was one of the last and best remaining ties to Hollywood's Golden Ageread more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:54PM
Monday, August 11, 2014

Robin Williams' 'Dead Poets Society' Nemesis Pays Tribute (Exclusive) by Scott Feinberg

Norman Lloyd, now 99, recalls the making of the iconic scene in which Williams' students rise, in defiance of Lloyd's headmaster, and say, "O Captain! My Captain!"read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:19PM
Sunday, August 10, 2014

FEINBERG FORECAST: Emmy Projections in the Minis/Movies Acting Categories by Scott Feinberg

Will a British invasion turn the tide on HBO's winning record? Can a comedic performance override Emmy’s dramatic minis/movies legacy? THR’s awards analyst looks deeper.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:00PM
Thursday, August 7, 2014

Emmys: Cicely Tyson Reflects on Her Legacy, Race in Hollywood and Breaking Down Barriers by Scott Feinberg

The best actress in a miniseries or movie Emmy contender also tells THR how she feels about being a hero and inspiration to many women of color in Hollywood, from Viola Davis to Kerry Washin…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:00AM

FEINBERG FORECAST: Emmy Projections for the Reality Categories by Scott Feinberg

Can NBC's "The Voice" and "Project Runway" hosts Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn triumph again? Does the success of a series correlate with the prospects of its emcee? THR's awards analyst investiga…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00AM
Tuesday, August 5, 2014

FEINBERG FORECAST: Emmy Projections for the Supporting Acting Categories (Comedy) by Scott Feinberg

Will two "Modern Family" thespians cancel each other out? Do sketch series specialists even stand a chance? THR's awards analyst breaks it all down.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:00AM
Monday, August 4, 2014

Emmys: 'Fargo's' Colin Hanks on 'Demoralizing' Cold Weather and Mastering an Accent (Q&A) by Scott Feinberg

The "Dexter" alum talks to THR about his work as a police deputy on FX's adaptation of the beloved Coen brothers movie, for which he received his first-ever Emmy nomination.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:15PM
Sunday, August 3, 2014

Ryan Murphy Talks Autobiographical Elements in Projects, How 'The Normal Heart' Ended Up on HBO, Emmy Nominations (Q&A) by Scott Feinberg

Three Murphy projects — "American Horror Story: Coven," "Glee" and "The Normal Heart" — collectively received 34 Emmy nominations in July, more than the total number accorded to all of t…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:35AM
Thursday, July 31, 2014

FEINBERG FORECAST: Emmy Projections for the Supporting Acting Categories (Drama) by Scott Feinberg

Will a series' snub kill a nominee's chances? Can "Breaking Bad" thesps win an entire year after its finale? THR's awards analyst parses out the favorites.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:30AM
Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Crystal Hefner Leads a Tour of the Playboy Mansion's Zoo (Video) by Scott Feinberg

Mrs. Hugh Hefner offers THR a guided tour around, and inside, the animal enclosures in the backyard of one of the most famous estates in the world, which is one of the few private residences…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:41AM

Jessica Lange to Receive Santa Barbara Film Fest's Kirk Douglas Award by Scott Feinberg

The 65-year-old two-time Oscar winner and two-time Emmy winner, who recently received an Emmy nomination for "American Horror Story: Coven," will be presented with the honor at a black-tie g…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:30AM
Friday, July 25, 2014

FEINBERG FORECAST: Emmy Predictions in the Lead Comedy Acting Categories by Scott Feinberg

With more dramatic entries in the comedy races than ever before, how should voters parse the "funniest" performers? THR's awards analyst investigates.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:00AM
Thursday, July 24, 2014

Toronto Film Festival's Anti-Telluride Policy May Be Backfiring (Analysis) by Scott Feinberg

Longtime Telluride friends Jason Reitman and Noah Baumbach appear to be siding with Toronto, but Canadian filmmaker Jean-Marc Vallee, whose "Dallas Buyers Club" premiered at Toronto last yea…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:00AM

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