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Richard Gere On How He Approached 'Arbitrage' (Video)

Actor Richard Gere shares how he approached his character in the film, "Arbitrage."

AFI Names 10 Best Films and TV Programs of 2012

“Argo,” “Django,” “Les Miz,” and “Dark Knight Rises” among film honorees; “Breaking Bad,” “Girls,” “Louie,” and “Walking Dead” named some of the best TV.

Potential Contenders for Female Actor in a Leading Role (Slideshow)

From Jennifer Lawrence in "Silver Linings Playbook" to Marion Cotillard in "Rust and Bone" to Keira Knightly in "Anna Karenina," Backstage takes a look at the stand-out leading female performances of the year.

‘Zero Dark Thirty’ Wins Two More Top Prizes, Emmanuelle Riva Sweeps

Three critics groups announce winners.

Potential Contenders for Male Actor in a Leading Role (Slideshow)

From Ben Affleck in "Argo" to Hugh Jackman in "Les Miz" to Denzel Washington in "Flight," Backstage takes a look at the standout performances of leading men in film this year.

2012 Broadway Original Cast Recording Grammy Nominees (Slideshow)

With the recent announcement of the 55th Annual Grammy Awards nominees, we take a look at the musicals that are nominated this year for Best Musical Theater Album.

Video Exclusive: Behind the Scenes With 'Hitchcock' Ensemble

The stars and director of 'Hitchcock' talk about bringing legends to life.

Sally Field On Fighting For Her Role in 'Lincoln'

There are few female actors more highly regarded than Sally Field, winner of two Academy Awards and three Emmys. Yet Field says she still has to fight for roles, including her current turn as Mary Todd Lincoln in Steven Spielberg’s “Lincoln.”

Anne Hathaway Jokes 'Not Collapsing' Was Her Biggest Challenge on 'Les Misérables'

Anne Hathaway was 7 years old when she saw the musical “Les Misérables” for the first time. “I remember it being soul-stirring—though I couldn’t have really known what a soul was then—and very emotional. I loved it,” Hathaway says. Twenty-plus years later, Hathaway is Fantine in ...

Hugh Jackman Says Doing 'Les Misérables' Was a 'No-Brainer'

When director Tom Hooper was looking to cast his Jean Valjean in “Les Misérables,” he quickly realized only one man could pull off the physicality, the dramatics, and the singing.