Harvey Weinstein passes on a film pitch -- it was a spy novel -- from President Obama. In Paris, he's made a member of French Foreign Legion

"The Lorax" leads the box office -- and has the biggest opening of 2012; "Project X" debuts with a strong $20.8 million

The Weinstein Co. stands to gain some $20 million at the box office for "The Artist" following its best picture win. It will be in 2,000 theaters this Friday

The Oscar winning director of "The Artist" called Billy Wilder the perfect director and said he next wants to remake "The Search"

Winners, analysis, photo galleries -- and five things that should have been cut

Many stars attended the 84th Academy Awards on Sunday night, but only a lucky few walked away with golden statuettes. Click through our photo gallery to relive their victories

The French actor was virtually unknown in the U.S. but picked up momentum as "The Artist" won awards

Jean Dujardin captures Best Actor, Meryl Streep picks up Best Actress, with Christopher Plummer and Octavia Spencer taking home supporting actor trophies

Michelle Williams, Jean Dujardin, Christopher Plummer and Shailene Woodley win acting awards

After a long, grueling season, it all comes to an end with the Spirit Awards on Saturday and the Oscars on Sunday

Here are the talking points for the best of this week's parties before and after the Oscar ceremony

Netflix and The Weinstein Company strike a multi-year deal bringing some of its latest titles exclusively to the red envelope