awards season

6 Actors Who Squandered their Oscar Win (Slideshow)

With Oscar nominations around the corner, we look at six actors who followed up their wins with less-than-memorable performances

'New Girl' Star Zooey Deschanel Found Success Her Own Way

Zooey Deschanel, who stars as Jess on "New Girl," shares how following your own path is the key to acting success.

Eddie Redmayne Self-Taped His Audition for 'Les Misérables'

Eddie Redmayne did not get the part he wanted or the one he initially auditioned for in Tom Hooper’s much-anticipated film adaptation of the musical epic “Les Misérables.” But he didn’t care.

Farshad Farahat Shares His 'Argo' Experience

Hello, Backstage! My name is Farshad Farahat, and I want to share my experience in "Argo" as Azizi, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard interrogating the seven escaping Americans in the climactic airport scene.

‘Girls’ Creator-Star Lena Dunham: Auditions are Like ‘Internet Dating’

The writer, director, producer, and star of HBO’s “Girls” opens up about avoiding auditions, the value of improv, learning to act through directing, and more.

2013 Oscar Nominees Announced (Complete List)

“Lincoln” leads all films with 12 nominations and “Silver Linings Playbook” nominated in all four acting categories for the 85th annual Academy Awards.

How Casting Director Avy Kaufman Cast 'Lincoln'

After Lewis signed on to star in the title role, Kaufman was hired to compile the rest of the cast.

Early Screenings of 'Les Misérables' Play to Oscar Buzz

Screenings of the highly-anticipated “Les Misérables” have begun, and the raves have begun to pour in.

‘Lincoln’ Leads Golden Globes With Seven Nominations

See the full list of film and television nominees for the 70th annual Golden Globe Awards, which were announced early this morning.

Razzie Awards Nominate 'Twilight,' Adam Sandler, Tyler Perry for Worst of 2012

Nominees have been announced for the 33rd annual Razzie Awards, honoring the “Worst Achievements in Film” of 2012.