“Happy Thanksgiving,” director Tom Hooper said by way of introduction to an Alice Tully Hall packed with guild and Academy members this afternoon. He was on hand to present his latest film, an adaptation of the musical “Les Misérables,” his first effort since the Oscar-winning “The King’s Speech” two years ago and one of the awards season’s most anticipated titles.
Tom Hooper unveils 'Les Misérables' to over-the-moon, theater-loving NYC audience
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 2:57 pm · November 23rd, 2012
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Tech Support: 'Avengers,' 'Les Mis' and 'Skyfall' stir it up with others in Best Sound Mixing
Posted by gerardkennedy · 8:31 am · November 22nd, 2012
One of the most competitive crafts categories this year is an embarrassment of riches.
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Off the Carpet: Four score, er, more to go
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:40 am · November 19th, 2012
Four big entries remain — “Django Unchained,” “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,” “Les Misérables” and “Zero Dark Thirty” — each of them having been watched like a hawk as they race toward completion.
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Tech Support: 'Cloud Atlas' and 'The Hobbit' lead the race for Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Posted by gerardkennedy · 6:47 am · November 15th, 2012
The category gets a name change as a varied field takes shape.
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'Les Mis' and 'Atonement' producers Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner to receive PGA's highest honor
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:15 pm · November 14th, 2012
Will that be the only award they win from the Producers’ Guild this season?
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Roundup: Why 'Twilight' beats 'Star Wars'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:00 am · November 12th, 2012
Also: ‘Skyfall’ and ‘Lincoln’ score, and Weinsteins’ ‘Populaire’ lives up to its title
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New 'Les Miserables' trailer gets it primed for an Oscar push
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 5:37 pm · November 8th, 2012
Will it go the way of ‘Chicago’ or ‘Nine’ this season?
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Tech Support: 'Argo,' 'Les Mis' and 'Zero Dark Thirty' feature in the race for Best Film Editing
Posted by gerardkennedy · 7:49 am · November 8th, 2012
Other contenders include ‘Life of Pi,’ ‘Skyfall’ and ‘Flight’
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Roundup: Low screen count for high frame rate in 'The Hobbit'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 7:10 am · November 7th, 2012
Also: Hollywood under Obama, and ‘Skyfall’ still storming Britain
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Tech Support: 'Anna Karenina,' 'Les Mis' and 'Lincoln' lead the race for Best Production Design
Posted by gerardkennedy · 8:14 am · November 1st, 2012
Other contenders include ‘Prometheus’ and ‘Cloud Atlas’ as period, fantasy and contemporary mix it up.
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The Long Shot: A hazy shade of winter
Posted by Guy Lodge · 3:55 pm · October 31st, 2012
Should the annual December glut of prestige fare be discouraged?
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Roundup: The movies are dead, again
Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:26 am · October 30th, 2012
Also: Dressing ‘Les Mis’ and the new, non-sexist Bond
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Off the Carpet: Eye of the storm
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:10 am · October 29th, 2012
With a chunk of the season’s reveals behind us, there’s plenty more to come.
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The Long Shot: Pseu-pseu-studio
Posted by Guy Lodge · 3:38 pm · October 24th, 2012
What counts as a ‘studio movie’ in the Oscar race these days?
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Roundup: 'Ted' takes top honors in Hollywood Reporter Key Art Awards
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:14 am · October 19th, 2012
Also: New York Critics’ Circle sets a date, and farewell to ‘Emmanuelle’
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The Long Shot: Are the British coming?
Posted by Guy Lodge · 10:50 am · October 17th, 2012
In a weak year for UK, ‘Les Mis’ carries the Limeys’ Oscar hopes.
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Hathaway, Hanks and Berry get lead Oscar pushes for 'Dark Knight Rises' and 'Cloud Atlas'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 5:43 pm · October 12th, 2012
The studio steers clear of Hathaway’s ‘Les Misérables’ campaign
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Tech Support: 'Life of Pi,' 'Lincoln' and 'The Master' lead the race for Best Cinematography
Posted by gerardkennedy · 8:14 am · October 11th, 2012
This week’s edition of Tech Support surveys the field of Best Cinematography contenders, from westerns to war, bayous to Bond.
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