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2025 Writers Guild Awards Nominations
The 2025 Writers Guild Awards nominations have finally been revealed.
Elton John Talks Collaborating With Brandi Carlile On Oscar Shortlist Personal Anthem “Never Too Late”
With over five decades of iconic popular music that includes several hit Broadway shows, one critically adored biographical feature film, and unforgettable duets with the likes of John Lennon, George Michael, Patti LaBelle, and Britney Spears just to name a few, it’s a testament to his genius that legendary musician Elton John is still standing and eager to make new music.
Cinema Audio Society Reveals Nominations for 61st Annual CAS Awards, Honoring Outstanding Sound Mixing in 2024
The Cinema Audio Society today announced its nominees in seven categories for the 61st Annual CAS Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing 2024.
MPSE ANNOUNCES NOMINATIONS FOR THE 72ND ANNUAL MPSE GOLDEN REEL AWARDS
Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE), the premier organization of entertainment sound editing professionals since 1953, announced today the nominations for the 72nd Annual MPSE Golden Reel Awards, honoring outstanding achievement in sound editing, sound design, music editing and foley artistry in film, television and gaming.
Longlists, 2025 EE BAFTA Film Awards
Ahead of the 2025 EE BAFTA Film Awards ceremony the following films will advance to the nominating stage of voting. This is the initial longlisting round where a total of 235 films were submitted for consideration.
Karol G Announces 2025 Documentary: It’s a ‘Dream Come True’
The Colombian superstar’s “relentless journey” will be chronicled in the Netflix project.
The Best Documentaries of 2024
What the best documentaries of 2024 add up to is nothing less than a feast of reality.
‘Elton John: Never Too Late’ Burnishes a Career (but Charmingly)
The star is in positive, future-looking mode in this Disney+ documentary, directed by his husband, David Furnish, and R.J. Cutler.
Nominees Announced for the 6th Annual SCL Awards®
On behalf of the Society of Composers & Lyricists, it is my great pleasure to announce the nominees for our 6th Annual SCL Awards. Not only do I want to thank everyone who entered, but also the vast number of you who took the time to review the entries and cast your votes.
97TH OSCARS® SHORTLISTS IN 10 AWARD CATEGORIES ANNOUNCED
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced shortlists in 10 categories for the 97th Academy Awards®: Documentary Feature Film, Documentary Short Film, International Feature Film, Makeup and Hairstyling, Music (Original Score), Music (Original Song), Animated Short Film, Live Action Short Film, Sound and Visual Effects.
Elton John’s Full Coming-Out Story Is Finally Revealed
The director of the new Disney+ documentary “Elton John: Never Too Late” tells the story of how he uncovered audio from the rock star’s fateful decision to go public.
Internet’s Luigi Obsession, Biden Pardons, and Guest R.J. Cutler
Kara and Scott discuss President Biden’s clemency announcement, Rupert Murdoch’s succession scheme backfires, and GM scraps its Cruise robotaxi program. Plus, the entire internet tries to analyze Luigi Mangione — Scott and Kara have opinions about that. Also, President-elect Donald Trump has named Andrew Ferguson to lead the FTC, and our thoughts on Time’s Person of the Year. Then, Friend of Pivot R.J. Cutler joins to discuss his latest documentaries on Martha Stewart and Elton John.
Why Elton John found himself ‘squirming’ at parts of the candid ‘Never Too Late’
Elton John admired many things about John Lennon, but one quality really inspired him early in their friendship: the fact that the former Beatle still loved making music, was still politically active — and still had a purpose.
R.J. Cutler’s Wild 2024: From Elton John to Martha Stewart to Dodgers v. Yankees
R.J. Cutler had a busy 2024. He released two high-profile movies: “Martha,” which chips away at the steely façade of Martha Stewart, and “Elton John: Never Too Late,” which follows the rock star’s final tour while flashing back to his incendiary early career.
Why Martha Stewart Came Around to Loving Her Netflix Documentary
Filmmaker R.J. Cutler tells the Daily Beast he’s “thankful” Stewart has stopped trashing his movie about her in the press—and thinks he knows why.
Always a Girlboss, Never a Tradwife
A new Netflix documentary explores the cost of Martha Stewart’s chase for domestic perfection.
2024 Hollywood Music In Media Awards Winners
Hans Zimmer and Emilia Pérez took home three trophies each to lead the winners at the 2024 Hollywood Music in Media awards, which honor the year’s most memorable film and TV music moments.
Doc Talk Podcast: R.J. Cutler Responds To Martha Stewart’s Criticism Of His Netflix Doc, Shares Scoops On Elton John, Billie Eilish Films
Cutler joins the latest edition of Deadline’s Doc Talk podcast to address Martha Stewart’s criticisms.
The Dangerous Art of the Documentary: R.J. Cutler
Director R.J. Cutler returns to the show to discuss his two latest biopic documentaries, “Martha” and “Elton John: Never Too Late.”
What Martha Stewart tells us about modern American icons
It’s a story about America, starring a self-made billionaire. A former stockbroker, they built an empire based on the cult of their personality, and then tapped working-class aspirations to see that empire soar.