awards season

'Beasts' Controversy Shines Light on Child Actors

Flap over indie hit’s awards eligibility turns spotlight on union rules.

Where the Oscar Race Stands Now

With less than six weeks before the end-of-year cutoff for eligible films, there are still four potentially major contenders in the race that virtually no one has seen.

How Sundance Affected the Oscar Race

2012 Sundance favorite “Beasts of the Southern Wild” stormed the Academy Award nominations, even as other Sundance faves—“Middle of Nowhere,” John Hawkes in “The Sessions”—were left out in the cold.

Oscar, 'Argo,' and the Poor Ben Affleck Theory

Some think 'Argo' winning is tied to Ben Affleck failing to land an Oscar nomination for directing; we examine this theory.

Dennis Christopher on Tarantino, DiCaprio, and 'Django Unchained'

The character actor is back on the big screen in Quentin Tarantino's "Django Unchained."

'Zero Dark Thirty,' 'Lincoln' Lead NYFCC Awards

'Zero Dark Thirty' was named Best Picture by the NYFCC today, tying with Steven Spielberg's 'Lincoln' for three wins.

Amy Adams, Anne Hathaway Open Up About Acting (Video)

Awards contenders Anne Hathaway, Amy Adams, Naomi Watts, Helen Hunt, Rachel Weisz, Marion Cotillard, and Sally Field talk to The Hollywood Reporter about fame, fear, and fighting for roles.

Damian Lewis Brings Depth and Mystery to 'Homeland'

Damian Lewis brings depth, mystery, and complexity to Nicholas Brody, the American patriot turned terrorist on Showtime’s “Homeland.” While filming in the U.K., “ ‘Homeland’ dropped into my lap,” Lewis says.

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.

'Kinky Boots,' 'Matilda' Lead 2013 Tony Award Nominations

New musicals "Kinky Boots" and "Matilda" the musical are neck and neck with Tony Award nominations with 13 and 12 nods respectively.