Carol Littleton receives MPEG honor
Film editor and former president to be feted
The Motion Picture Editors Guild will honor film editor and former president Carol Littleton with its Fellowship and Service award.
Film editor and former president to be feted
The Motion Picture Editors Guild will honor film editor and former president Carol Littleton with its Fellowship and Service award.
Oscar ballots by the numbers
A guide to the Academy's preferential system
Some mysteries of the universe are eternal: How does the Academy's Oscar voting system work?
A guide to the Academy's preferential system
Some mysteries of the universe are eternal: How does the Academy's Oscar voting system work?
Few frontrunners for revamped Oscars
Will the new Governors Awards infuse Oscar night?
Here's the conundrum: 10 best-picture slots and not much out there yet that's screaming "Oscar!"
Will the new Governors Awards infuse Oscar night?
Here's the conundrum: 10 best-picture slots and not much out there yet that's screaming "Oscar!"
Film funding fickle
Fine movies forced to to seek money abroad
In the tortuous world of specialty film financing, some are contorting themselves even further.
Fine movies forced to to seek money abroad
In the tortuous world of specialty film financing, some are contorting themselves even further.
Pics re-examine the '60s
Directors take fresh look at familiar decade
When Carey Mulligan signed on to play the sophisticated English schoolgirl in "An Education," she immediately had to set her friends straight on what kind of '60s movie she was making.
Directors take fresh look at familiar decade
When Carey Mulligan signed on to play the sophisticated English schoolgirl in "An Education," she immediately had to set her friends straight on what kind of '60s movie she was making.
Place plays a power role
2009 films use far-flung sites to enhance stories
International locations have played a role in the stories of countless Oscar-winning pics. This year's contenders were shot in environments as far-flung as a shantytown in South Africa for Neill Blomkamp's "District 9" and the sandblasted streets of Amman, Jordan, for Kathryn Bigelow's "The Hurt Locker."
2009 films use far-flung sites to enhance stories
International locations have played a role in the stories of countless Oscar-winning pics. This year's contenders were shot in environments as far-flung as a shantytown in South Africa for Neill Blomkamp's "District 9" and the sandblasted streets of Amman, Jordan, for Kathryn Bigelow's "The Hurt Locker."
Award contenders on location
A look at the location behind 'Cheri,' 'District 9'
Films of 2009 took advantage of locales to complement stories and augment personnages. Here is a list of possible contenders:
A look at the location behind 'Cheri,' 'District 9'
Films of 2009 took advantage of locales to complement stories and augment personnages. Here is a list of possible contenders:
'Downfall' parodies up
Viral satires prompted by scene from Hitler biopic
The 2004 Oscar foreign-language film nominee "Downfall," depicting Adolf Hitler's final days, is certainly an unlikely source for a mass Internet comedy explosion.
Viral satires prompted by scene from Hitler biopic
The 2004 Oscar foreign-language film nominee "Downfall," depicting Adolf Hitler's final days, is certainly an unlikely source for a mass Internet comedy explosion.
15 docs on Oscar shortlist
List will be whittled to five nominations
Among the overlooked titles are "Capitalism: A Love Story" and "Anvil! The Story of Anvil."
List will be whittled to five nominations
Among the overlooked titles are "Capitalism: A Love Story" and "Anvil! The Story of Anvil."
Oscar likes fresh faces
Vets face challenges from talented newcomers
In the lead actress category, the Oscar almost always goes to the ingenue.
Vets face challenges from talented newcomers
In the lead actress category, the Oscar almost always goes to the ingenue.
Award candidates lead by acting
Thesps must not only act but establish tone on set
To millions of movie fans, stars are synonymous with the roles that made them famous. Think Humphrey Bogart in "Casablanca" or Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones.
Thesps must not only act but establish tone on set
To millions of movie fans, stars are synonymous with the roles that made them famous. Think Humphrey Bogart in "Casablanca" or Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones.
Multiple nominations don't scare studios
Candidates in same category don't guarantee Oscar doom
Many might say that having multiple potential Oscar nominees from the same film competing in the same acting category is a curse in blessing's clothing.
Candidates in same category don't guarantee Oscar doom
Many might say that having multiple potential Oscar nominees from the same film competing in the same acting category is a curse in blessing's clothing.
Kid casting challenges
Finding right child at right time takes persistence
Casting, difficult under any circumstance, is that much harder when a youngster must fill a major role. And the stakes are even higher when a film's success pivots on such a part -- as is the case with several big pics this year.
Finding right child at right time takes persistence
Casting, difficult under any circumstance, is that much harder when a youngster must fill a major role. And the stakes are even higher when a film's success pivots on such a part -- as is the case with several big pics this year.
Supporting Actor Race
No Oscar on these fellows' mantels -- yet
No Oscar on these fellows' mantels -- yet.
No Oscar on these fellows' mantels -- yet
No Oscar on these fellows' mantels -- yet.
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