Eye on the Oscars: The Cinematographer• Lensers aren't afraid of the dark
• For 'Hugo,' depth adds to character
12/12/2011 12:00am PT
French VFX & Animation• Mooning over Melies
• Universal benefit in Mac Gruff accord
12/12/2011 12:00am PT
Eye on the Oscars: Best PictureFrom putting together a silent homage to classic Hollywood to making an epic war movie starring a horse, producing is an uphill battle. The heavy lifters behind this year’s contenders explain how they pulled it off.12/9/2011 12:00am PT
Eye on the Oscars: AnimationWith adaptations and sequels, toon studios win by keeping things fresh while protecting the brand12/8/2011 12:00am PT
Eye on the Oscars: The ActorA bad cop, beleaguered dad and beaten down baseball general manager trying to reinvent the game fill the bill this time around. Oh, and don't forget the FBI chief, a silent film star, sex addict and super spy on one last case12/7/2011 12:00am PT
Dealmakers Impact Report 2011This issue marks Variety's fourth annual Dealmakers Impact Report. Since we started the series in 2008, the industry, like the larger economy, has gone through a financial crisis followed by a tentative recovery.12/6/2011 12:00am PT
Eye on the Oscars: The ActressOscar vets and former noms go head-to-head with newbies hoping to make a big impression. 12/6/2011 12:00am PT
Holiday Gift GuideCorporate largesse at holiday time isn’t what it used to be but in the entertainment biz, gifting continues to be an essential nondenominational pastime.12/6/2011 12:00am PT
BAFTA Preview• Upsets at BAFTA on the wane?
• Open field for bevy of British runners12/5/2011 12:00am PT
Golden Globe Update• Nixing the hijinx jinx
• Contemporary directors: Stylists or shape-shifters?12/5/2011 12:00am PT
'The Closer' 100th Episode• TNT's blue streak
• Sedgwick confides on 'Closer' ramifications
12/4/2011 12:00am PT
3D Stereo Media 2011• Mart aims to boost indie 3D
• Verly looks beyond 3D to high-tech future
12/4/2011 12:00am PT
Fest Traveler: Dubai Intl. Film Festival• Star-powered event
• Variety International Star of the Year: Owen Wilson
12/3/2011 12:00am PT
10 Screenwriters to Watch 2011There is no set path to bigscreen success, and Variety's list of scribes poised for a breakthrough proves that: the scripters come from TV, the theater, acting and even those who order food for the office.12/2/2011 12:00am PT
Eye on the Oscars: DocumentariesDocu branch of the Academy hails newbies, snubs some 'sure things'
12/2/2011 12:00am PT
Eye on the Oscars: The Writer• Secrets exact grim toll
• Writers' words craft indelible images12/2/2011 12:00am PT
Kennedy Center Honors 2011Musicians dominate the honors, but then again, Meryl Streep sings, too12/2/2011 12:00am PT
Eye on the Oscars: The Director Preview• Art springs eternal
• Adaptability key when diving into the unknown12/1/2011 12:00am PT
Showbiz Wealth Management Report• Helping hand lifts bizzers
• Segal gets kudo as biz manager12/1/2011 12:00am PT
Britannia Awards • Bard barbs inspire teens
• Honoree David Yates
11/30/2011 12:00am PT