Some years it's clear that a single film is the front-runner to win the most Oscars. This year, there's a 900 pound gorilla.
La La Land got another big boost over the weekend, when its director, Damian Chazelle who the award for best director from the group that really matters, The Director's Guild. It's yet another indication that the movie will have a very good night at the Oscars. And it could make for a little history. If Chazelle wins, the 32-year-old will become the youngest director ever to win an Academy Award.
In other industry news, Vanity Fair's Rebecca Keegan tells us about Disney chief Bob Iger, and his attempt to thread a pretty tight needle. Iger is the only Hollywood CEO to serve on President Trump's business advisory council, and he's getting some heat for it. Keegan says Disney's situation is somewhat unique among studios, since it has massive theme park operations in sites across the globe. And she notes that few are as politically savvy as Iger, who some think may be preparing to run for Governor of California.
Click on the blue bar to listen to the full conversation with Rebecca Keegan.