Oscar Stuff
Women Talking, Top Gun Maverick Lead Sunset Circle Awards [AwardsDaily]
Babylon Featurette:
Cate Blanchett to Receive Desert Palm Achievement Award for ‘Tár’ at Palm Springs International Film Awards [Variety]
Governors Awards: Oscar Hopefuls Return in Huge Numbers as Academy Event Turns 13 [HR]
Academy Honors Michael J. Fox, Euzhan Palcy, Diane Warren and Peter Weir at Emotional Governors Awards [HR]
Movie Stuff
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon to Start Film Production Company
Unlike streaming services and most studios, they plan to share profits with their actors and off-camera artisans. [NY Times]
Other Stuff
Bob Iger has returned as CEO of Disney, effective immediately. Bob Chapek has resigned. [Variety]
“Careers Wane”: Gary Oldman Says He’ll Be Ready To Retire From Acting After End Of ‘Slow Horses’ [Deadline]
Today in Apology Culture
Quentin Tarantino Tells Off Critics Upset With N-Word Use and Violence in His Films: Go ‘See Something Else’ [Variety]
How Personal Baggage Will Impact Oscar Chances [HR]
Jack White Condemns Elon Musk for Twitter Decisions [Paste]
OPINION: Insert your apology here – Sorry, not sorry [Loyala Maroon]
Ticketmaster apologizes to Taylor Swift and her fans for ticketing debacle [CNN]