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Iran May Sue Hollywood Over Several Movies, Not Just 'Argo' 9 weeks ago

"Argo" is just one of many films that have offended Iran over the years and a lawyer representing the country in a possible...

By Greg Gilman

'Argo' Facing Possible Lawsuit From Iranian Government

March 12, 2013 By Greg Gilman 9 weeks ago

Iranian media reports the government is angered over the "unrealistic portrayal" of the country in Ben Affleck's Oscar-winning film

'Jack the Giant Slayer' Packing Puny Punch at Weekend Box Office

March 2, 2013 By Todd Cunningham 10 weeks ago

The pricey CGI epic will top the weekend box office but is on pace for just $24M. Openers "21 & Over" and "Last Exorcism" looking at around $8M. "Phantom" flops big-time

10 Moments to Remember From a Long, Strange Awards Season

February 26, 2013 By Steve Pond 11 weeks ago

The new schedule confused things, the Best Director nominations shocked people, and the movie that was in trouble in January came roaring back in February

Oscar Winners' Annual Revenue Bump Won't Come at Box Office

February 26, 2013 By Todd Cunningham 11 weeks ago

Analysis: With most of the Oscar winners having already cashed in on their nominations at theaters, studios will focus their marketing muscle on DVD and download revenue

Oscars 2013: Inside the After-Parties (Photos)

February 25, 2013 By Mikey Glazer 11 weeks ago

Elton John clears $6 million net on viewing and after-party, a Barbra Streisand supergroup at the Governors Ball, Seth's overnight orchestra, and the late-night scene at the Chateau

Iran State TV Blasts 'Argo' Oscar Win

February 25, 2013 By Alexander C. Kaufman 11 weeks ago

Iran state television called "Argo" an advertisement for the CIA

Oscars 2013: On a Night the Academy Spreads the Wealth, Ben Affleck Gets Last Laugh

February 24, 2013 By Steve Pond 11 weeks ago

"Argo" is the least-awarded Best Picture winner since "Crash," but Ben Affleck puts the Academy's Best Director snub behind him to gain redemption -- and maybe a little revenge

TheWrap's Complete Coverage of the 2013 Oscars

February 24, 2013 By TheWrap Staff 11 weeks ago

Winners, analysis, photo galleries -- and the toilet that overflowed, flooding the Dolby Theatre

Oscars Telecast Review: Guys, It's Not About You

February 24, 2013 By Tim Molloy 11 weeks ago

Seth MacFarlane and producers focused too much on themselves at the expense of the nominees

'Argo' Wins Best Picture Oscar

February 24, 2013 By Steve Pond 11 weeks ago

“Argo” has become the fourth film in history to win the Academy Award for Best Picture without a Best Director nomination

Oscars 2013: Signs Point to an 'Argo' Triumph, But Can You Trust the Signs?

February 24, 2013 By Steve Pond 11 weeks ago

A lengthy, confusing Oscar season was turned upside down by a revamped voting timetable and knocked for a loop by baffling Best Director nominations

10 Secrets of the Oscar Envelope: 'It's Engineered like a German Car'

February 24, 2013 By Mikey Glazer 11 weeks ago

Seen by billions but touched by few, here's an exclusive hands-on tour of the most famous envelope in the world.

'Identity Thief' Holding Off 'Snitch' at Soft Oscar Weekend Box Office

February 23, 2013 By Todd Cunningham 11 weeks ago

The Melissa McCarthy-Jason Bateman comedy is on track for $13M with "Snitch" close behind; "Good Day to Die Hard" takes a tumble

'Amour,' 'Argo' Win at Cesar Awards

February 22, 2013 By Tim Kenneally 12 weeks ago

Michael Haneke's drama "Amour" wins five awards, including Best Movie

Why 'Beasts of the Southern Wild' Is the Box Office Winner in Oscar's Best-Picture Race

February 22, 2013 By Brent Lang 12 weeks ago

Ranking the Best Picture nominees in terms of return on investment yields some box office surprises

With 6 $100 Million Nominees, Oscar's Slate Is One of the Richest Ever

February 21, 2013 By Steve Pond 12 weeks ago

"Silver Linings Playbook" is the unprecedented sixth $100 million Best Picture nominee, but will that translate into hit ratings?

What Happens When Factually Flawed Films Hit Our Classrooms?

February 21, 2013 By Suzette Valle 12 weeks ago

Should teachers pick up the pieces and seize these inaccuracies as opportunities to discuss them in class and correct them?

Partying Down During Oscar's Walk-Up Week (Photos)

February 21, 2013 By Mikey Glazer 12 weeks ago

From Jessica Chastain chatting up Harry Potter, to Steven Spielberg and J.J. Abrams hunkering down together, to awards winners with trophies riding shuttle buses -- a continuously updating gallery of the scene leading up to Oscar night.

The Oscar Nominee Who's Absolutely Sure to Lose

February 20, 2013 By Lucas Shaw 12 weeks ago

With editing nominations for "Argo" and "Zero Dark Thirty," William Goldenberg hopes to lose to himself

Oscar Predictions: There's Room for Surprises in Between Those 'Argo' Wins

February 19, 2013 By Steve Pond 12 weeks ago

"Argo" tops the list of what will win, but Oscar voters aren't entirely predictable -- and we'll also tell you who we think should take home the gold

Oscar Party List 2013: The Shindigs, From Intimate to Sprawling

February 19, 2013 By Mikey Glazer 12 weeks ago

Your guide to five days of Oscar celebrations broken into Nominees, Decision Makers, the Scene and Oscar Sunday

What Surprises Wait in 'Argo' Oscars? And What's Behind the Big Ad Spend? (Video)

February 18, 2013 By Steve Pond 12 weeks ago

As the Oscar voting draws to a close, there has been a frenzy of advertising around an Oscar race that is supposed to be a done deal for "Argo." What gives?

The Oscars Endgame: An Expensive Way to Make a Last Impression

February 18, 2013 By Steve Pond 12 weeks ago

Thanks to the Academy's Directors Branch, rival films are adjusting their ads and spending big bucks in an attempt to score an upset victory -- and WB is spending big to prevent it

Cinema Editors Cut to the Chase: It's 'Argo,' Again - and 'Silver Linings Playbook,' Too

February 16, 2013 By Steve Pond 12 weeks ago

"Argo" wins ACE Eddie award for drama, "Silver Linings Playbook" for comedy; "Brave" wins for animation, and "Breaking Bad" and "Nurse Jackie" take TV honors