Kristopher Tapley
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Listen: Director Dean DeBlois on Bringing the 'How to Train Your Dragon' Series to a Close
Director Dean DeBlois stops by Variety's "Playback" podcast to discuss "How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World." → Read More
Studios Close Ranks as As Specter of Streaming Looms Over Oscars
At a Netflix soiree following the 91st Academy Awards, which saw the streaming titan's best shot at Oscar glory to date — the critically acclaimed "Roma" — fall to Universal's populist favorite "Green Book," a prominent filmmaker waved me to a secluded spot for a quick postmortem: "What happened... → Read More
Studios Reclaim the Oscars With 'Green Book,' 'Black Panther,' 'Bohemian Rhapsody'
From "Green Book" to "Black Panther" to "Bohemian Rhapsody," major studios won the day at the Academy Awards. → Read More
Alfonso Cuaron Wins Second Director Oscar: 'Being Here Doesn't Get Old'
"Roma" helmer Alfonso Cuaron has claimed the directing Oscar for the second time in his career. → Read More
'Green Book' Director Credits Viggo Mortensen After Winning Best Picture Oscar
Universal's "Green Book" was the last film standing Sunday night at the 91st Academy Awards. → Read More
Rami Malek Remembers Freddie Mercury After Winning Best Actor Oscar
Rami Malek has won the best actor Oscar for his portrayal of rock star Freddie Mercury in the Queen biopic "Bohemian Rhapsody." → Read More
Spirit Awards Showcase Oscar Players and Also-Rans, With Heavy Hitters on Deck
The Independent Spirit Awards provided a showcase for Oscar players and non-players alike, with big-studio entries on the Oscars horizon. → Read More
Oscars: Kendrick Lamar and SZA Will Not Perform 'Black Panther' Song (EXCLUSIVE)
Despite the Academy's efforts to secure Kendrick Lamar and SZA for a performance of the Oscar-nominated song "All the Stars" from "Black Panther" on the upcoming Oscars telecast, the duo will not be a part of the show, Variety has learned. → Read More
Listen: Conversations With This Year’s Spirit and Oscar Nominees
Variety's "Playback" podcast rounds up chats with a number of this years Spirit Award and Oscar nominees. → Read More
‘Black Panther,’ ‘Crazy Rich Asians,’ ‘Westworld’ Among Costume Designers Guild Winners
"Black Panther," "Westworld" and "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" were among the Costume Designers Guild winners this year. → Read More
Final Oscar Predictions: Who Will Win, and Who Should?
Variety's Awards Editor makes his final calls in all 24 Oscar categories. → Read More
‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Leads MPSE Golden Reel Awards for Sound Editing –
Musical biopic "Bohemian Rhapsody" walked away with a pair of awards at the MPSE's Golden Reel Awards for sound editing. → Read More
Writers Guild Makes It Official: This Is the Most Wide-Open Oscars Race Ever
The major guild and industry group prizes have each gone to a different film for the first time ever. → Read More
‘Bohemian Rhapsody,’ ‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ Among Cinema Audio Society Winners
"Bohemian Rhapsody" and "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" were among this year's Cinema Audio Society award winners for sound mixing. → Read More
'Vice,' 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' Lead Make-Up and Hair Stylists Guild Awards Winners
"Vice" and "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" each walked away with two prizes at the sixth annual Make-Up and Hair Stylists Guild Awards. → Read More
American Cinema Editors President Denounces Oscars Plans: ‘Please Consider an Alternative’
The American Cinema Editors organization, has issued a statement denouncing the Academy's controversial Oscars plans. → Read More
Chris Cornell Documentary in the Works From Brad Pitt and Peter Berg (EXCLUSIVE)
A new documentary film on the life of Chris Cornell is in the works. It will be produced by Cornell's widow, Vicky, Brad Pitt and Peter Berg. → Read More
Listen: Oscar Nominee Paul Schrader Reflects on the Long Journey of ‘First Reformed’
Oscar-nominated writer-director Paul Schrader stops by Variety's "Playback" podcast to discuss "First Reformed." → Read More
Film Academy Reacts to Category Presentations Controversy: ‘There Has Been a Chain of Misinformation’ –
The officers of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' board of governors has sent a letter to is membership attempting to assuage concerns about the decision to hold four Oscar presentations off the live air telecast on Feb. 24. → Read More
Oscar Nominees Furious Over Exclusion From Telecast: 'Another Slap in the Face'
"It's another slap in the face to the craft," said one guild director of the decision to air certain awards during commercial breaks. → Read More