The Envelope In Print: The Acting / SAG Issue (Jan. 2, 2008)

Deadly duo Tim Burton and Johnny Depp are really out there (singing!) for "Sweeney Todd."

Tilda Swinton isn't drawn to glamorous roles, just the authentic ones. Like in 'Michael Clayton.'

In Lights, Camera . . ., a below-the-line craftsperson talks about a current film. This week: "No Country for Old Men" production designer Jess Gonchor on building a full-scale replica border crossing

Helen Mirren spent part of 2006 and '07 picking up awards for her roles as Elizabeth I and II. Was it a campaign to grease the skids to an Oscar win?

Going toe-to-toe with the intense Daniel Day-Lewis in 'There Will Be Blood' could be intimidating. Or it could be just a game.

Michael C. Hall, star of Showtime's "Dexter," says next season is wide open for his serial killer character.

A growing number of actors under 25 are delivering stand-out performances.

Think having the Academy Awards without writers is impossible?

Movies gave them few great opportunities. Still, they gave strong performances and are earning appreciation.

Will queen Cate be dethroned by bad reviews? Do the Screen Actors Guild noms affect the Oscars?

The Screen Actors Guild voters often foreshadow Oscar winners and tend to rubber-stamp past Emmy champs in the TV races.