Plus Features

Eye on the Oscars: Writers' RoundupPlaywrights, novelists, journos and other scribes weigh in on the year's top scripts. 12/18/2012 12:00am PT

Golden Globes Countdown 2013• Making history less of a lesson
• Corporate baddies suit up this season12/18/2012 12:00am PT

Eye on the Oscars: Below the Line• Pros restage Mideast woes
• Revolutionary spirit drives 'Les Miz' biz 12/15/2012 12:00am PT

Eye on the Oscars: The Contenders II• Nominations date luster worth fluster?
• Nervous time for awards hopefuls 12/15/2012 12:00am PT

Eye on the Oscar: The Talent• You schmooze, you (might not) lose
• In the mix: Lead actor
• In the mix: Lead actress12/14/2012 12:00am PT

Eye on the Oscars: Foreign Language• Veterans push past obstacles
• Families' flailing grades12/14/2012 12:00am PT

Eye on the Oscars: The DirectorThe year's most lauded auteurs reveal how they overcame daunting directorial challenges. 12/13/2012 12:00am PT

Walk of Fame Honors: Hugh Jackman• Superhero turned 'Miz' wiz
• Jackman brings stage chops to 'Les Miserables'12/13/2012 12:00am PT

Eye on the Oscars: Music• Soundtracks fuel narrative drive
• Elfman's full deck12/12/2012 12:00am PT

World of Wonder's 21st Birthday• Docs rock for productive pair
• Celebs' tales told without snark12/12/2012 12:00am PT

Dealmakers Impact Report 2012As the industry emerges from the doldrums, dealmaking activity continues. Variety profiles the men and women behind some of the most significant showbiz deals of the past year.12/11/2012 12:00am PT

Eye on the Oscars: Art Direction, Costume and Makeup• All the film's a stage
• Shopping meets showbiz at the Grove12/11/2012 12:00am PT

Eye on the Oscars: Foreign Language• How to tackle a tyrant
• Taking a page from Hollywood, and vice versa 12/8/2012 12:00am PT

Eye on the Oscars: The Cinematographer• Nature in its unbridled glory
• 'Playbook' gets in your face 12/8/2012 12:00am PT

Fest Traveler: Dubai Film Festival 2012• Gulf films boost Dubai fest slate
• Dubai souk seeks out European crowd
12/8/2012 12:00am PT

Les Arcs European Film Festival 2012Gallic alpine village hosts hot co-production market and boosts profiles of Euro features. 12/8/2012 12:00am PT

Entertainment Content Protection Summit 2012• Pirates get six strikes
• Hackers find profit in entertainment databases
12/6/2012 12:00am PT

Eye on the Oscars: The Director PreviewBroadway helmers salute their movie brethren and 2012's most challenging pics. 12/6/2012 12:00am PT

10 Producers to Watch 2012Joined by a love of the movies, these wildly diverse producers are gaining notice for the ambition, taste and promise of their projects.12/5/2012 12:00am PT

Eye on the Oscars: Vfx, Sound & Editing• Editors take auds into heroes' minds
• Vfx thrive on technical difficulties12/5/2012 12:00am PT