Recent Headlines

Categories

Archives

More...

Recent Comments


Satire

« The Senate's "Zero Dark Thirty" Investigation: A New Kind of Blacklist? | Main | Garcetti Unveils First TV Spot »

The Oscar Race's 2013 Twist: Seeking the D.C. Endorsement

By: Ted Johnson
Published: Fri, February 08, 2013, 11:46 AM
| Comments ( 0 )

Share

DanieldaylewisPoliticians scramble to earn celebrity endorsements, but the situation is reversed this Oscar season, as Hollywood seeks the nod from the political elite. If they weren't blatantly saying "go see this film," they have helped elevate the profile of projects as more than just a typical movie.

Here's a rundown of which political star has given the stamp of approval to an Oscar contender.

White House photo: Daniel Day-Lewis views the Gettysburg Address in the private residence at the White House last November. President Obama had just hosted a screening of "Lincoln" at the Family Theater.

Posted: Fri, February 08, 2013, 11:02 AM

Share

Comments

The comments to this entry are closed.


Share
Print Variety
Bookmark
Get Variety:
Variety AppsVariety DigitalNewsletters
Subscribe
Subscribe to this blog's feed

About

Wilshire & Washington highlights the enduring relationship between entertainment and politics. More than a mere curiosity, the intersection of these worlds play out daily in fund raising, celebrity causes, show business lobbying and creative expression. Variety managing editor Ted Johnson provides the daily dose with contributions from reporters in L.A. and D.C.

Winner, Blog of the Year 2008, Southern California Journalism Awards.


Politicos and personalities join Ted Johnson and co-hosts Maegan Carberry and Teresa Valdez Klein for a lively weekly debate on BlogTalkRadio. Wednesdays at 8:30 a.m. Eastern/7:30 a.m. Pacific, and available all the time on the player below.