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After several months of bickering, name-calling and no small amount of expert analysis that’s been right far more often than not, senior editor Neil Turitz and senior staff writer Dina Gachman wrap up this year’s awards season coverage with a comprehensive discussion of all things Oscar. Strap yourselves in and get your office pool ballot ready. Some serious knowledge is about to be dropped on you.
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Before taking on the position of editor at SSN Insider, Diane Panosian worked in TV production and home entertainment. She’d always wished to work on the Oscars, and when the opportunity arose to assist the supervising producer of the Academy Awards, she jumped at the chance. Now, she takes you behind the scenes on the eve of the Big Night.
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Maybe you’re going to the Academy Awards this year, and if that’s the case please have fun and take lots of photos. If you’re not, and you want a little live(ish) comedy to go along with your Oscar-watching experience, there are some very funny people you should follow on Twitter who can make that happen. So check out our picks for the five best people to follow on Twitter during this year’s Academy Awards.
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We’ve almost made it. The Oscars, the main event is on Sunday, ending the awards season in a brilliance of gold at the Dolby Theater. During the course of SSN’s Phase 2 of coverage, we’ve interviewed countless nominees. Throughout the road to Oscar we learned about their challenges (you can read that article here) and also things that surprised us and the nominees during development, production, post and release.
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It’s always interesting to find out what someone’s biggest challenge was on a particular film or in his or her career as a whole. Some of their answers are relatable to any filmmaker, some are humorous, and some are enlightening and instructive. What was it like getting into character, editing a harrowing scene, or getting a passion project onto the page? Find out all that and more in this sampling from SSN’s Phase 2 Spotlight interviews.
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Getting Oscar-ready may require fittings, special diets and fitness training sessions. However, the gifting suites and lounges in Los Angeles held in the days leading up to the Academy Awards also ensure celebs get pampered with manicures, spray tans and facials while browsing for accessories to wear on the red carpet like watches, jewelry and handbags.
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