Oscar 2012: 15 Documentaries on Academy's Short List

Fifteen films in the documentary feature category will advance in the voting process for the 85th Academy Awards, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Monday. One hundred twenty-six pictures had originally qualified in the category.

Les Miserables: Interview with Oscar Director Tom Hooper

I saw the stage musical on a very hot day in August. There were those three or four moments where the nerves in my spine were set on fire, and it was extraordinarily emotional. I was struck by how unbelievably addictive the melodies were–Tom Hooper

Oscar 2012: Producers Guild Nominees for Best Docu

The Producers Guild of America (PGA) has unveiled five feature documentary nominees. The contenders for the 2013 docu prize are: Aaron Yeger’s “A People Uncounted,” Dror Moreh’s “The Gatekeepers,” Jon Shenk’s “The Island President,” Marius Markevicius’ “The Other Dream Team” and Malik Bendjelloul’s “Searching for Sugar Man.”

Skyfall Breaks Records: Most Popular Bond Ever?

The 23rd James Bond film, “Skyfall,” scored the 50-year-old franchise’s biggest domestic opening with an estimated $90 million.

Oscar 2012: Haneke's Amour Dominates European Film Award Nominations

Michael Haneke’s drama “Amour” dominated nominations for this year’s European Film Awards, Europe’s equivalent of the Oscars, scoring in six categories.