The Envelope In Print: Oscar Nominee (Jan. 31)

January 31, 2007

ACADEMY AWARDS

Can Borat save the Oscars?

Oscar organizers are not, of course, required to reserve a role at the telecast for Sacha Baron Cohen.

January 31, 2007

CORNER OFFICE

'Sunshine's' go-to guy

John Sloss has been called independent filmmaking's consigliere.

January 31, 2007

ACADEMY AWARDS

Wrangling celebrities during award season is much like herding skittish, overly pampered cats. Veteran event organizers must coax stars early and often with the soft purr of endearments, and the scent of a gravy train worth of media coverage.

January 31, 2007

CONTENDER Q&A

From exile and back

Jackie Earle Haley had been away from Hollywood nearly as long as he was in it. The actor, who got his start doing TV commercials at age 6, is best known as the motorcycle-riding tough kid in "The Bad News Bears" and the frustrated blue-collar townie Moocher in "Breaking Away."

January 31, 2007

ACADEMY AWARDS

The mark of a pro

When protagonists grow up, they become antagonists.

January 31, 2007

FASHION

Fashion flashback

The ratings may go up and down; actors may win or lose. But no matter what happens, the Academy Awards are always the most anticipated, globally watched and talked-about fashion show in the world.