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Toronto film fest to open with World War One movie
"Passchendaele," starring and directed by Paul Gross, tells the story of an injured Canadian soldier.


Cannes pits Hollywood against obscure arthouse
Clint Eastwood is in the main competition with "Changeling," starring Angelina Jolie.

'Blindness' to open Cannes Film Festival
Julianne Moore, Mark Ruffalo, Danny Glover and Gael Garcia Bernal co-star in the movie.

Cannes Film Festival announces official lineup
American films include Clint Eastwood's 'Changeling,' Steven Soderbergh's two Che Guevara films.

Tribeca Film Festival undergoes a bit of refurbishing
The event, created to spur renewal after 9/11, faces a period of transition as it looks to the long term.

'What Just Happened?' may get a second chance at Cannes
The Barry Levinson helmed film starring Robert DeNiro had a lukewarm reception at Sundance.

Film fest seeks new chairman after death of Anthony Minghella
The Shanghai film festival to stage retrospective of the Oscar-winning director's works.

'South Central Farm' documentary screens at Palisades Film Festival
The doc chronicles the fight to save a Los Angeles community farm from being sold to developers.

SNL invades Tribeca Film Festival
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler's "Baby Mama" will open Tribeca.

The Coen brothers in the garden of good and evil
A turn to gravitas results in their most tragic, heartfelt work -- it's no country for the easy wisecrack.

The Oscars: A dark view on dark times
'No Country for Old Men' and other recent violent films reflect a post-9/11 world beset by war and fear.

Controversial Brazilian film wins at Berlin festival
'Elite Squad' faced an unsuccessful attempt by some officers to keep it out of theaters when released in Brazil.

Coen brothers' road less traveled leads to 'No Country for Old Men'
The filmmakers have developed a unique voice with their shared vision.

Drink your milkshake, friendo
Film fans embrace new catchphrases from recent movies, including "There Will Be Blood" and "Juno."

Gilroy and Clooney talk 'Clayton'
A leap of faith, a solid landing.

Snubbed by Oscar, but beloved
The deserving actors and directors that the academy forgot.

Worthy (digital) performances
Many agree that synthetic actors deserve awards. But everyone has a different ideas about appropriate categories and to whom the honors should go.

If looks could kill
Costume designer Colleen Atwood aims to slay 'em in 'Sweeney Todd.'

The look of 'The Great Debaters'
Production designer David Bomba on recreating 1930s Texas.

No bit players here
Hats off to the 'who-was-that-guy' actors who make movies feel real.

British Academy Film Awards swept away by "Atonement"
The tragic period romance nominated in 14 categories.




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

Actresses make the most of it
Movies gave them few great opportunities. Still, they gave strong performances and are earning appreciation.

Without fear
Tilda Swinton isn't drawn to glamorous roles, just the authentic ones. Like in 'Michael Clayton.'

Rising to the occasion
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.

A crossing in the desert
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

Queen for a year
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?

'Blood' bond
Paul Thomas Anderson and Daniel Day-Lewis are unafraid to break new ground with "There Will Be Blood."

James McAvoy makes us weepy
"Last year's Oscars were a bit of a blur. I'd come from Uganda that day... 50,000 people living in abject poverty and then you go to the Oscars."

Critics make much ado about Oscar
The strike isn't the only drama in Hollywood, the loudest fussing and feuding comes from the world of critics and Oscar prognosticators.

World of worthy films
The races are narrowing as the date draws near for the Academy to announce the top 5 films.

Keeping it moving
Film editor Michael McCusker on working with James Mangold and handling one challenge of remaking "3:10 to Yuma."

A gray day in Romania
'4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days' depicts a harrowing time in that nation's history.

Documentaries' stories don't end
Long after documentaries wrap, the relationships between filmmakers and subjects continue -- even if no one wants them to.

He puts out mob hits
Nicholas Pileggi wrote "Goodfellas" and "Casino" and instigated and executive produced "American Gangster."

AFI names the year's best in film and TV
The list includes 'Ratatouille,' 'Knocked Up,' 'The Sopranos' and 'Pushing Daisies.'

No time for cigars for director Denzel
Washington is busy putting the finishing touches on his 'baby,' 'The Great Debaters,' due out on Christmas.

Red carpet live: Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts and Charlie Wilson
The stars and the real life inspiration behind "Charlie Wilson's War."

Robert Redford: Up for the challenge
Amid the rumble of war, the 'Lions for Lambs' actor-director sought to emulate the civil drama of '12 Angry Men.'

One bear of a scene
Michael Fink on the computer generated intensity of the fight scene in "Golden Compass."

The real woman behind 'Lars'
Writer Nancy Oliver's first film, 'Lars and the Real Girl,' has been well-received by critics. It's about time.

Sean Penn's go-to guy
Producer Art Linson knows how to get things done. His latest project: Penn's 'Into the Wild.'

Writers reveal scenes that made their scripts
A single image or narrative moment can be the key that unlocks the story. Writers describe how it happens.


Sundance 2008 lineup
Short film program includes Kirsten Dunst's directorial debut, "Welcome," starring Winona Ryder.

Slamdance announces 2008 lineup
'Just Add Water' is part of the features competition and special programs.

Diablo Cody inks out her husband
The stripper-turned-screenwriter pulls a midseason 'Wino Forever.'

Zadan and Meron make hits into hits
Craig Zadan and Neil Meron have spun Broadway yarns 'Chicago' and 'Hairspray' into Hollywood gold.

No academy CDs? Play live!
Studios can no longer send out music CDs to academy voters, so they're inviting them to intimate concerts instead.

'Into The Wild' in unison
Eddie Vedder identified with Chris McCandless, the subject of Sean Penn's film. So the soundtrack came easily.

Pitch perfect: These composers strike the right note.
Film music can't be too sharp or too flat

Love, desire and danger compose 'Lust, Caution'
Composer Alexandre Desplat on Ang Lee, collaboration, and evoking danger and despair through music.

Songs to leave you 'enchanted'
For 'Enchanted,' Menken and Schwartz wrote songs to make you believe.

Indie angst girl Ellen Page takes a comic leap in 'Juno'
The star of "Hard Candy" does a big-screen about-face.

'The Band's Visit': Too English for its own good
Dialogue rules will keep the lauded Israeli film out of the running for a foreign-language Oscar or Golden Globe.

Sundance 2008 lineup
Non-Competition Films: Premieres, Spectrum, New Frontier and Park City At Midnight

Sundance 2008: Documentary and dramatic competition
Top indie film showcase taps black comedies and ideological films about rape, government secrecy, sexual addiction, suicide, murder and drugs.

Fiennes and Farrell film to open Sundance
'In Bruges' is the first feature for director Martin McDonagh.

Sean Penn has more to 'Milk' than awards circuit
The 'Into the Wild' director is cast as Harvey Milk in a new Gus Van Sant film.

It's a crowded field
The Oscars' acting races are packed with real drama.

Benicio Del Toro
There's a new movie to promote ("Things We Lost in the Fire"), but he'd rather talk Stooges.

Real estate broker Steve Samuels knows development
Samuels made sure "Michael Clayton" and "In the Valley of Elah" happened.

A new passion, a busy life
Nicole Kidman was in an acting malaise, choosing some roles she calls mistakes. Then came "Margot at the Wedding."

Making this 'Kite' fly
Directing a James Bond film can't be harder than capturing "The Kite Runner's" spirit.

Eyes on the prizes
To pick Oscar's favorite, focus on films that generate the most passionate support.

Mapping out a 'Golden Age' war council scene
Production designer Guy Hendrix Dyas explains how a sculpture laid the groundwork for scene in "Elizabeth: The Golden Age."

Deadly coif medicine
In "No Country for Old Men," hairstylist Paul LeBlanc gave Javier Bardem the bob of a lifetime.

Oscar gets in 'toon
Pete Hammond smells a rat, and not just in the best animated film race.

Golden Globes actually goes global
The best motion picture race takes in a broader swath of world cinema due to a change in the Hollywood Foreign Press Association rules.

Mel drives-by Denzel and Russell at 'American Gangster'
Elizabeth Snead on the red carpet.

An exclusive scene from 'Into the Wild'
Take a look at a clip from Sean Penn's acclaimed film starring Emile Hirsch.

Oscar's Build-a-Buzz Workshop
Pete Hammond reports on how awards campaigners use celebs to keep box office duds alive. (Hint: Make stars like Blanchett appear publicly, early and often.)

Watch out for ... Ellen Page
The star of "Juno" on being girlie but, she hopes, not too corny.

Academy reveals Oscar doc short subjects
Eight non-fiction short films make the cut.

Categorical Denial
Pete Hammond on why Cruise, Redford and Streep are going for Oscar supporting noms.

Academy alters documentary rules
Branch cuts multi-city rollout requirements in an effort to simplify guidelines.

AFI Fest unveils lineup
'Juno' jumps into centerpiece gala spot between 'Lions' and 'Cholera.'

Career crisis after Oscar?
Scoring an Academy Award doesn't guarantee Hollywood's most coveted roles. Just ask Adrien Brody, Cuba Gooding Jr. and Joe Pesci.

Contenders attempt to stifle the hype
In his Envelope debut, Pete Hammond surveys the field as Hollywood hopefuls take cover.

'Elizabeth' on the red carpet
Cate Blanchett dishes about royal life.

'Bowling for Columbine' and 'Hoop Dreams' top group's list of 25 best documentaries
The International Documentary Assn. marks its 25th anniversary with the film rankings.

Hollywood Film Fest rounds out honors
Ellen Page, Richard Gere, Marc Foster, Diablo Cody in the mix.

Watch out for... Marion Cotillard
She's the darling of film festivals with her portrayal of Edith Piaf in 'La Vie en Rose.'

Coppola's comeback in Rome
The director's first movie in a decade, "Youth Without Youth," will premiere at the Rome Film Festival next month.

American directors dominate NY Film Fest
Joel and Ethan Coen's "No Country for Old Men" is the festival's centerpiece.

Ang Lee's 'Lust,' built on trust
The director pushes his actors to the limit in 'Lust, Caution,' a tale of sexual roles, violence and deception. On the set, they believe in him.

Watch out for... Diablo Cody
This former stripper turned screenwriter of "Juno" could be a contender.

Israel picks 'The Band's Visit' for Oscar slot
Debut film about a traveling marching band has won acclaim on the festival circuit.

Germany goes to 'Heaven' for Oscar
Country hopes to follow up "Lives of Others" victory with this Cannes winner.

France picks 'Persepolis' as Oscar entry
Festival darling will close NY fest.

Academy draws on cinematic artistry
An exhibit of storyboards and sketches will showcase three legendary film illustrators.

Actors behind the camera
Sean Penn, Helen Hunt and David Schwimmer are among those actors moving into directing roles.

Redford film 'Lions for Lambs' to premiere at London fest
The war on terrorism saga stars Tom Cruise and Meryl Streep.

'Lust, Caution' wins Venice Film Festival
Brad Pitt, Ang Lee, Cate Blanchett and Brian De Palma win top honors in Venice

'Cholera' confirmed for AFI closing night
Actors Javier Bardem and Liev Schreiber expected to attend U.S. premiere.

Tim Burton honored in Venice
Johnny Depp, the director's favorite leading man, presented the award.

'The Visitor' has its papers in order
The new drama has its world premiere Friday night at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Argento is man of the witching hour
The Italian horror auteur returns -- at last -- to his 'Three Mothers' trilogy.

Telluride Film Festival unveils slate
Sony Pictures Classics dominates the event with six entries.

'Lions for Lambs' to open AFI Fest
The Tom Cruise-starrer is not scheduled for any other fall festival.

Venice Film Festival Opens
The 75th festival unveils "Atonement," starring Keira Knightley and James McAvoy.

Directors Guild bans DVD screeners
Guild says it must "(Maintain) a level playing field."

Ang Lee contender gets NC-17 rating
Classification could limit film's visibility.

Toronto touts prestige pics
Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, George Clooney and Sean Penn descend on Toronto.

Telluride opens Backlot
Festival will mix new films with an historic Academy exhibition in its new venue.

Danny DeVito to be honored
The actor will receive an award at the Karlovy Vary Fest for his contribution to film.

Humanitas prizes awarded
'Freedom Writers' and 'Venus' tie for feature film honors.

Venice Film Festival to honor Bertolucci
The award marks the 75th anniversary of the film festival.

Pacino receives AFI's Life Achievement Award
Past honorees include Sean Connery and Martin Scorsese.

Jail-bound Paris upstages MTV Movie Awards
The heiress becomes the target of a relentlessly sour awards show.

'Babel,' 'Ugly Betty' lead honors at ALMA Awards
America Ferrera named outstanding actress.

Will Hollywood's bad girls lay low on MTV weekend?
Paris and friends go MIA at the annual show.

'4 Months' a small but popular winner
The documentary about abortion takes the Palme d'Or, heralding Romania's emergence in movie-making.

'Ocean's' gang gets giddy
Star-studded cast serves up laughs during Cannes news conference.

Victoria, Cameron join MTV presenters
Jessica Biel and Mandy Moore will also be among the show's celebrities.

'Superman' soars at Saturn Awards
"Children of Men" wins best science fiction film; "Heroes" tops television.

'Four Minutes' tops 'German Oscars'
"Perfume: The Story of a Murderer" leads with six prizes at Lola Awards.

'Taxi' tops Tribeca Film Festival
"My Father My Lord" named best narrative; Fred Durst's directorial debut honored.

'Departed' scores at Poe Awards
HBO's "The Wire" honored in best television feature/miniseries teleplay category.

MTV Movie Award noms unveiled
"300" leads field with five nods; "Pirates," "Borat," "Blades" also honored.