awards season

Final Academy Award Predictions

A look at who we think will take home the gold Sunday night.

Best of the Week Ahead: Feb. 21–27 (Slideshow)

The 85th Academy Awards, Film Independent Spirit Awards, screenings of Oscar-nominated short films, the L.A. debut of Eugene O’Neill’s “Early Plays,” comedian Colin Quinn at the Creek and the Cave, and Pilobolus performing at Pepperdine are what we’re looking forward to this week.

5 Things You Might Not Know About Robert De Niro

Robert De Niro landed his seventh Oscar nomination for “Silver Linings Playbook,” his first nod since 1991’s “Cape Fear.”

'Argo,' 'Zero Dark Thirty' Top WGA Awards

Writers Chris Terrio and Mark Boal won top honors at the ceremony Sunday night.

The Home Stretch: Editing and Sound Awards Presented

Awards were presented rewarding the best in editing and sound at ceremonies held Saturday night.

Analysis: WGA Award Predictions

The WGA Awards will be held this Sunday, Feb. 17, with ceremonies on the East and West Coasts honoring writers.

Tom Hooper on Anne Hathaway's 'Les Miz' Oscar Audition

After wondering if the actor used the Oscars to audition for 'Les Miz," we posed the question to the film's director.

5 Steps To Becoming An Oscar-Worthy Actor

As an actor-entrepreneur in the entertainment business, it's important to be nominated or win an award. It's not just acceptance by the community; it's a signpost for others to hire you.

Can Anne Hathaway Lose at the Oscars?

Hathaway (and President Lincoln himself, Daniel Day-Lewis) will almost certainly win on Oscar night, but some surprises could still be in store Feb. 24.

Jacki Weaver On Joining the 'Silver Linings' Family

Jacki Weaver talks about joining the cast of "Silver Linings Playbook" and working with Bradley Cooper and Robert DeNiro.