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Happy Oscar Week: All That Glitters Is Goldie
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More ‘Mando,’ but No Movies? • As ‘Star Wars’ focuses more on streaming shows, plans for its cinematic universe keep being revised
His Show of Shows • ‘History of the World, Part II’ enters the Mel Brooks Universe at ludicrous speed
Debra Ever After • How the founder of Martin Chase Prods. rebooted her career after three decades in Hollywood
Everything Everywhere All at the Oscars • Our final picks for winners at the 95th ceremony
My First Oscars • Walking into the Academy Awards is like no other experience in Hollywood. Here, directors and stars remember how it felt to attend the big show.
EXPOSURE
The Glory of Goldie • In a rare interview, the ‘Private Benjamin’ star looks back at her trailblazing career, from her MIA Oscar night to fighting back against Harvey Weinstein’s bullying
The Hand-Off • An X-rated ‘Cowboy,’ Bob Hope and a changing Hollywood — looking back at the 1970 Oscars
Va Va Voom • Who won? Who cares! These memorable Oscar looks will never go out of style.
Red Carpet Ready • Celebrity stylists predict free-spirited fashion and vintage elegance will take the spotlight at the Oscars
What’s for Dinner? • Wolfgang Puck delights in serving awardwinning bites to Academy Award attendees
95th Academy Awards Ballot
Illinois Film Offices Attract With Plenty of Perks • From Chicago to the west and south, state offers easy shooting access and incentives
The City Is the Star • Chicago plays itself in iconic films and TV shows
Tax Incentives, Diversity Initiatives Encourage Illinois Production • State works toward training talented crew for years to come
Work Development Programs Strengthen Production Allure • Ambitious plans set for pipeline to bring in future generations
State Preps for Growing Production by Upgrading Facilities • Additional soundstages, studio complexes built for TV and commercials
Chicago Stages Seed Talent • Steppenwolf, Second City and smaller theaters feed a vibrant artistic scene
Maestros of Makeup • Variety’s ‘Red Carpet Ready’ launches with intel about artists who create iconic fashion looks
GET GLOWING
Locations Play Big Role in Awards Hunt • Productions crave creativity, infrastructure and incentives
Promo Pros Keep Audiences Engaged • Publicists rise to new challenges in boosting entertainment content
Series Mania Opens Up to the World • New narrative and visual modes from across the globe to premiere at French event
2023 Oscar Nominated Short Films: Animation
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