Since Tuesday, multiple fires raging across Los Angeles, spurred by high winds, have resulted in thousands of burned homes and businesses, over 130,000 evacuees, and five deaths. The Eaton Fire, which is either burning or prompting mandatory evacuations in Altadena, Pasadena, and La Cañada Flintridge, is particularly impactful to the animation community, as large numbers … Read more
After Sunday’s Golden Globes ceremony, Hollywood has officially entered the “playoff” stage of Oscar season. With over two dozen films vying for nominations across all Academy Award categories, the next week is make-or-break for awards campaigns. AMPAS members will begin voting on the nominations on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 9 a.m. PT. Studios are pulling … Read more
Robbie Williams’ Oscar hopes have been dashed after his song “Forbidden Road” from the film “Better Man” was disqualified from consideration for Best Original Song. Variety has learned that the Academy deemed the song ineligible due to its incorporation of material from a pre-existing song. Academy Rules Violated According to Academy rules, songs submitted for … Read more