ANNE HATHAWAY AT THE OSCARS: "THE DARK KNIGHT RISES" VS. "LES MISERABLES"

Anne Hathaway as Fantine in Les Miserables and Catwoman in The Dark Knight Rises

We're half-way through 2012 as a year of Film and although I have yet to be supremely-wowed yet by any performances to-date, we cannot deny that this is Anne Hathaway's year.  In just a few months' time, she may well be an Oscar Winner in the category of Supporting Actress with two well-placed gigs which with the correct campaigning will have her v. visible on the radars of Academy Voters.

Already having received universal praise for her performance as Selina Kyle/Catwoman in Warner Bros.' The Dark Knight Rises from Vanity Fair to President Obama, perhaps Hathaway's biggest shot is Tom Hooper's Les Miserables, due for a release mid-December via Universal Pictures?  The Studio appears to be confident enough in the 29-year-old Actress, using her highly emotive rendition of I Dream a Dream in the first cut of the Musical's Trailer, placing her front and center. It is impossible not to shiver hearing the tears in her voice.

The worst case scenario however for any Actor/Actress with two strong performances in one given year always is the Split Vote, which complicates matters slightly for Hathaway in the nomination process with two competing Studios campaigning for her. Ultimately though, it is difficult to foresee her being overlooked even with Voters being divided.

An Actor/Actress ultimately can receive only one nomination per category at the Oscars. Ask Kate Winslet for that matter who in the 2008-2009 Awards Season faced the dilemma of two Oscar-worthy performances in both The Reader and Revolutionary Road.  Her work in The Reader however ultimately prevailed with her being campaigned for the former and going on to win Best Actress.

(Photo credit: Universal Pictures/Warner Bros.)

FIRST LOOK: DANIEL DAY-LEWIS IN "LINCOLN"

Daniel Day-Lewis in Lincoln

Finally, he's back. The legendary Daniel Day-Lewis stars as Abraham Lincoln in surely what is to be another Oscar-worthy turn in LINCOLN.  This marks his first Film since 2009 Musical NINE. Disney just released this First Look at the phenomenal Actor in the role of the beloved U.S. President.

Disney issued a Press Release giving us some more clues to what we can expect here. The Drama focuses on the last four months of the President's life and the political strategizing he undertook at the close of the Civil War to ensure that slavery would be forever outlawed.

Steven Spielberg, who directed last year's Best Picture Contender for Disney, War Horse, says “Our Movie is really about a working leader who must make tough decisions and get things done in the face of overwhelming opposition.".

In addition to Day-Lewis, the Film sports an incredible Cast which includes Sally Field, John Hawkes, Lee Pace, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Jackie Earle Haley, David Strathairn, Jared Harris and James Spader. WOW.  The Starpower is immense.

Disney releases Lincoln on November 16, 2012, with a limited release on November 9, 2012 in select cities.

Like LINCOLN: The Movie on Facebook here.

(Photo credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada)

KEISHA CASTLE-HUGHES IN TORONTO FOR "REWIND"

Keisha Castle-Hughes & Mr. Will-W.

She holds the distinction of being the youngest Actress ever to have garnered an Oscar nomination and if she looks familiar, that's because many of you know her for her work in 2004's acclaimed Whale Rider.  Then at age 11, New Zealand-born Keisha Castle-Hughes rose to international stardom with her outstanding performance in that Niki Caro Film.  Since then, she has appeared in The Nativity Story and Star Wars III: Revenge of the Sith, juggling being an Actress and a Mother to Felicity-Amore.

The Actress currently is in Toronto working on a Pilot for SyFy Network Series Rewind, which has her starring as Priya, a Historian who travels back in time to change events in order to prevent a Terrorist Attack from happening. Think Quantum Leap, but more political.

The lovely Castle-Hughes is enjoying a break from filming right now and tells me she is having a wonderful time in Toronto, having enjoyed a bit of shopping, a Blue Jays Game yesterday and also a Marlies Game tonight with a close Friend.  She was even decked-out in a cute Marlies Toque, in full-on Torontonian mode!  To be honest, before today I didn't even know whether the Marlies were a Hockey Team or a Baseball Team and I like to consider myself a proud Torontonian! Go, Keisha!

Rewind is slated to wrap early May, and also stars The Help's Shane McRae.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will-W.)

DENIS VILLENEUVE BEGINS PRE-PRODUCTION ON "AN ENEMY" STARRING JAKE GYLLENHAAL

Denis Villeneuve & Mr. Will-W.

Although it doesn't begin filming in Toronto until late May, Director Denis Villeneuve is in Toronto beginning Pre-Production on his upcoming Thriller An Enemy, starring Jake Gyllenhaal. Villeneuve was spotted walk along King Street earlier today with a Friend, presumably heading to Dinner. The three-time Genie Award Winner, represented us well at the Oscars in 2010 with his acclaimed Feature, Incendies in the Best Foreign Picture Category.

An Enemy will have Gyllenhaal starring as a Man who sees his own Double on a Rental DVD, going on a search to find him, only to turn both their lives upside-down. The Film, which is set to wrap mid-July, is just one of many exciting Projects slated for Toronto over the next few months! 

 Click here to read more about what's coming to our City!

(Photo credit: Mr. Will-W.)

"WAR HORSE" AVAILABLE ON DVD, BLU-RAY, ON-DEMAND & DIGITAL APRIL 3, 2012

War Horse 4-Disc Combo Pack

One of my favourite Films of 2011 will soon see a DVD/Blu-ray release and Fans of the Film have every reason to be excited. Best Picture-nomianted War Horse from Director Steven Spielberg will be available in a gratuitous a 4-Disc Combo Pack (2-Disc Blue-ray + 1 Disc DVD + Digital Copy) which includes the following: 

• A Filmmaking Journey - Academy Award®-winning Director/Producer Steven Spielberg provides a unique and unprecedented look into the making and filming of War Horse. 

• Editing & Scoring - Multi-Oscar® winners Michael Kahn (Film Editor) and John Williams (Composer) discuss specific aspects of editing the film and composing music for War Horse, as well as the secret to their long and successful collaborations with Steven Spielberg. 

•  The Sounds of War Horse - Seven-time Academy Award®-winning sound designer Gary Rydstrom takes us through the sophisticated sound design he created for War Horse

• Through The Producer's Lens - Producer Kathleen Kennedy shares the photos she took during filming and recounts how she discovered the source material, as well as her appreciation of Steven Spielberg's vision, the team that sounds him, and why War Horse appealed to her. 

• War Horse: The Look - Director/Producer Steven Spielberg introduces us to his creative team of production designer Rick Carter, Costume Designer Joanna Johnston and Director of Photography Janusz Kaminski, who discuss what it took to design the look for the film. 

• An Extra's Point of View - Film extra Martin Dew explains how and why he was brought in -along with a hundred other men- to be featured alternately as both German and British Soldiers.

Read my Review of War Horse here.

War Horse will be available on DVD, Blu-ray, Digital and On-Demand April 3, 2012.  Order it here.

(Photo credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada)

ENTER TO WIN A "THE MUPPETS" BLU-RAY COMBO PACK

The Muppets Wocka-Wocka Value Pack

One of my favourite films of 2011 can soon be owned and I want to give Readers a chance to win a copy of it, courtesy of Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada! Join Walter, the world's biggest Muppet Fan, his Brother Gary (Jason Segel) and Gary's Girlfriend, Mary (Amy Adams), from Smalltown, USA, on their vacation to Los Angeles. Together, they discover the nefarious plan of Oilman Tex Richman (Chris Cooper) to raze Muppet Studios and drill for the oil recently discovered beneath the Muppets' former stomping grounds. To stage a Telethon and raise the $10 million needed to save the studio, Walter, Mary and Gary help Kermit reunite the Muppets, who have all gone their separate ways: Fozzie now performs with a Reno Casino Tribute Band called the Moopets, Miss Piggy is a plus-size Fashion Editor at Vogue Paris, Animal is in a Santa Barbara clinic for Anger Management, and Gonzo is a high-powered plumbing Magnate.

Fresh off its win at the 84th Academy Awards in the category for Music (Original Song) with Man or a Muppet, The Muppets will be available on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD, Digital Download and On-Demand formats, March 20, 2012.

In addition to owning the $150-million-grossing Box Office Smash, those who purchase the 3-Disc Wocka-Wocka Value Pack, get all sorts of stellar goodies, including:

"THE ARTIST" SWEEPS THE 84TH ACADEMY AWARDS

Meryl Streep at the 84th Academy Awards

Winning the coveted Best Picture at the 84th Academy Awards as predicted, was Michel Hazanavicius' The Artist, which after sweeping many major precursor ceremonies leading up to the Oscars, was the favourite to win tonight. To date, the Film has grossed $76 million worldwide since its November 25, 2011 release and it will be interesting to see if it experiences a post-Oscar boost in coming weeks.  It also was victorious for Directing, Costume Design and Score.

Above this, the much-watched Actor in a Leading Role category went to a deserving Jean Dujardin for his unforgettable portrayal of Silent Film Actor, George Valentin in The Artist.  "Woh! I love your Country!", proclaimed the French Actor.

Winning Actress in a Leading Role as Margaret Thatcher in The Iron Lady, was the legendary Meryl Streep in her third Oscar win ever. Although many believed that Viola Davis would win the Award following her Golden Globe victory for The Help, alas Streep's superb performance would prevail in the category. This Actor/Actress sweep for The Weinstein Co., also is a big score for Canadian Distributor Alliance Films which handled both The Iron Lady and The Artist in these parts.

At 82 years of age, Toronto-born Christopher Plummer would win his first ever Oscar for Actor in a Supporting Role as a terminally-ill Gay Man in Beginners. Octavia Spencer like Plummer, repeated her feat of a Golden Globe/Oscar-double for her performance in The Help, winning Actress in a Supporting Role.

Hugo might not have been a massive Box Office success, nor did it win Best Picture, but the gorgeous Martin Scorcese Film but it sure gave The Artist a run for its glory tonight, winning five awards including: Cinematography, Visual Effects, Sound Editing, Sound Mixing and Art Direction.

For a complete list of Winners, click here.

To see some of the gorgeous Red Carpet Victresses tonight like Jessica Chastain, Penélope Cruz, Michelle Williams, Angelina Jolie and Milla Jovovich, visit Zimbio here.

(Photo credit: Getty Images)

UGGIE BITES HARVEY LEVIN OF "TMZ"

Uggie on TMZ

One of the greatest cinematic performers of 2011 won't be gracing tomorrow's Red Carpet at the 84th Academy Awards. Uggie, the brilliant Jack Russell and star of The Artist has been snubbed by the Academy, failing to receive an invite to partake in any of the celebrations, sparking an outcry from his  Supporters.  One of his biggest champions is Harvey Levin of TMZ who created this well-intentioned Video pleading for Uggie to garner some recognition, but unfortunately things sour near the end of it with the recent Golden Collar Award Winner nipping Levin as he leans-in to pet him. 

Watch the Video below:

It's Karma, Bitches.

(Photo/video credit: TMZ)

MY PICKS FOR THE 84TH ACADEMY AWARDS

The 84th Academy Awards Official Poster

Being less than a week away, I've compiled my picks for the 84th Academy Awards. Admittedly, I haven't seen the Documentary and Short Film nominees so I am unable to comment.   I predict another sweep for The Artist, specifically for Best Picture, Actor in a Leading Role, Directing, Costume Design and perhaps a couple technical categories.  Although I think Viola Davis did a fantastic job on The Help, I still feel at this point Meryl Streep should edge her out for Actress in a Leading Role based on her powerful portrayal of Margaret Thatcher in The Iron Lady.

Cannot wait to pop the Champagne and celebrate another year of Cine-memories!

Here are my picks:

BEST PICTURE
The Artist


ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE
Jean Dujardin
The Artist


ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE
Meryl Streep
The Iron Lady


ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Octavia Spencer
The Help


ANIMATED FEATURE FILM
Rango
Gore Verbinski

CELEBRITY STYLIST BRAD GORESKI IN TORONTO

Brad Goreski in Toronto - February 2012

The Pride of Port Perry himself, Brad Goreski returned home to Canada - even if just briefly - to lend his support for a Friend. And it would happen that the Friend in question is none other than Vancouver-raised "It" Designer Jason Wu, who introduced his Jason Wu for Target Collection at a one-day-only Pop-Up Shop at 363 King Street West.  It is said that up to 3,000 pieces were made available, none more than $45, resulting in a turnout so substantial that original plans to open 12 to 6 PM had to be curtailed.  All sales proceeds will be going to the United Way, a perfectly good excuse to look charitable.

Brad Goreski & Mr. Will-W.

Other than always looking impeccable, the handsome Stylist to the likes of Kim Kardashian, Shay Mitchell, Jessica Alba, Shay Michell, Demi Moore and more, has been busy working on his own Bravo Reality TV Show, It's a Brad Brad World (set to premiere this Fall in Canada), in addition to a new Book titled Born to be Brad, out March 6, 2012.

Goreski flew back to Los Angeles tonight to gear-up for an exciting weekend at the Oscars, for which he'll be styling a few high-profile Starlets, although he is unable to reveal whom exactly.

Donning one of his signature Bow Ties, Goreski was wonderful to stop and say "hello" - coincidentally both of us holding Starbucks.  And as I cabbed-off to work, unintentionally trailing his Town Car, he was fantastically gracious to Tweet the below to me:

See Goreski's appearance on Global Television's The Morning Show - a first for him - earlier today here.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will-W.)

JEAN DUJARDIN IN "FUNNY OR DIE: VILLAIN AUDITIONS" SKETCH

Jean Dujardin's Villain Auditions

Funny or Die has released this amazing Sketch of Best Actor Frontrunner Jean Dujardin being simply amazing.  Following in the footsteps of past Oscar Winners Javier Bardem and Christoph Waltz, who had successful careers in Europe before crossing-over into American Cinema as Villains, this pokes fun at that expectation with him auditioning for a series of ridiculous sequels to Hollywood hits. Love this. Love the accent. I even love the little mock Deadline Blog Post shown at the end. Completely ridiculous.

Dujardin.  Best Actor.

Watch and laugh below:

Jean Dujardin's Villain Auditions from Jean Dujardin

(Photo/video credit: Funny or Die)

18TH ANNUAL SCREEN ACTORS GUILD AWARDS RECAP

Viola Davis - 18th Annual SAG Awards

The 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards were held at The Shrine in Los Angeles earlier this evening, with Winners being determined by 2,100 Actors voting to honour their Peers for their brilliant work.  Viola Davis was Queen of the Red Carpet in a gorgeous white Marchesa dress, while her The Help Co-star Emma Stone looked stunning also in a black Alexander McQueen number.  Although the Ladies of Bridesmaids won over the audience re-enacting a drinking game on-stage around the word "Scorese", it was the Cast of The Help which was awarded Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.

Viola Davis was a bit of a surprise winning Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role in The Help (defeating Meryl Streep) and Jean Dujardin for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role in The Artist. Both wins for further solidify that they too just  might win Best Actress and Actor at next month's Academy Awards.

A recurring theme among tonight's SAG Award Winners was that it's never too late to be recognized.  For one, 82-year-old Christopher Plummer earned his first SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role in Beginners.  Some also might have been surprised that 90-year-old veteran Actress Betty White won Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series for Hot in Cleveland, beating-out Julie Bowen, Sofia Vergara, Tina Fey and Edie Falco. Another late to gain recognition is 62-year-old Jessica Lange, honoured for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series with American Horror Story.  

MICHEL HAZANAVICIUS WINS DIRECTORS GUILD OF AMERICA AWARD FOR "THE ARTIST"

Michel Hazanavicius

Congratulations again to The Artist which saw its Director Michel Hazanavicius win the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Film tonight. If you weren't convinced that this is your clear favourite for Best Picture at the upcoming Oscars, this should finally convince you.

Other Winners named this evening at Los Angeles' Grand Ballroom include Canada's Jon Cassar awarded in the category of Movies for Television and Mini-Series for his work on The Kennedys, filmed here in Toronto Summer 2010.  Patty Jenkins who helmed 2003's Monster - which saw Charlize Theron win an Oscar in the category of Best Actress - also earned a win for Dramatic Series with The Killing, for which she directed the Pilot.

For a full list of Winners, click here.

(Photo credit: The Weinstein Co.)

JOHN HAWKES GETTING MAJOR BUZZ OUT OF SUNDANCE FOR "THE SURROGATE"

Still from The Surrogate

When a Film gets a standing ovation at the Sundance Film Festival, we take notice over here. Oscar-nominated John Hawkes has been on a long road to success and recognition and a couple of his latest works, Winter's Bone and Martha Marcy May Marlene have raised the 52-year-old Actor's profile significantly. The Surrogate has him starring as Mark O'Brien, a Poet and Journalist suffering severely as a result of a fight with Polio, who hires a Woman (Helen Hunt) to help him lose his Virginity, on his road to fully becoming a Man.  Hunt shockingly spends much of her screen time fully nude in this role.

It is said following a screening earlier this week, the audience gave Hawkes and the Film a standing ovation.  One of my favourite Critics, Peter Debruge at Variety Magazine Tweeted, "If it were running in this year's Oscar race, THE ARTIST would be toast.".  Big Fan of The Artist, so we'll have to see about that!

Fox Searchlight paid $6 million for U.S. distribution of The Surrogate, from Director/Writer Ben Lewin. The Deal is said to be the largest thus far at the Festival. Crossing fingers it'll surface this September at TIFF!

(Photo credit: Suchmuch Films/Rhino Films)

JEAN DUJARDIN IN FEBRUARY 2012 ISSUE OF "GQ"

Jean Dujardin in GQ

The Star of The Artist himself graces the February 2012 issue of GQ looking amaze.  Just Oscar- nominated for the category of Actor in a Leading Role, Dujardin looks supremely dapper in Suits by Prada, Armani, Isaia and more in photos by Carter Smith.

In the Piece by Mary Kay Schilling, we learn that the Actor got his start in France doing James Bond Spoofs, also by The Artist Director Michel Hazanavicius and before that, he did Stand-up Comedy.  In terms of Style, he reveals he's a huge Fan of Paul Newman.

Does Dujardin plan to move to Hollywood now that his Career stateside is flourishing? "Oh, no, I am too Parisian. And I think the French would be angry if I left. I hope they would be angry", he says.

Click here to read more.

(Photo credit: GQ/Carter Smith)

2012 OSCAR NOMINEES ANNOUNCED

Jennifer Lawrence announces 2012 Oscar Nominees

The 2012 Oscar nominations were announced bright and early this morning with the help of The Hunger Games Star Jennifer Lawrence and the surprises just wouldn't quit! Martin Scorcese came out on-top with an impressive eleven nominations, including Best Picture. Many also were surprised to see the sudden presence of Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close, which has been a non-presence much of Awards Season, only to pop-up finally for the coveted prize - a brilliant campaign by Warner Bros. to shape perceptions with as late a release as possible. Nonetheless, The Artist which has swept Best Picture awards coast to coast leading up to this, receives a stellar ten nominations. It is without a question the one to beat, although other Nominees The Descendants, Midnight in Paris, War Horse, Moneyball, The Tree of Life and The Help might have something to say about this.

Everyone is talking about some surprising omissions, namely both Michael Fassbender and Carey Mulligan for their mesmerizing work in Shame.  Elizabeth Olsen who is astoundingly good in Martha Marcy May Marlene also was nowhere to be found either and some are saying that Fox Searchlight which handled distribution for both Films in the U.S., had tapped-out its resources campaigning for its Prize Horse, The Descendants. Also, The Adventures of Tintin, widely considered a contender for Animated Feature Film at one point was overlooked altogether this year.

There were some real pleasant surprises to be had this morning, especially for Actor in a Supporting Role with Jonah Hill (Moneyball), Kenneth Branagh (My Week with Marilyn), Max von Sydow (Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close) and Nick Nolte (Warrior) all popping-up based on their powerful performances, to join category favourite, Christopher Plummer (Beginners).  Despite Warrior failing to garner critical and commercial success, it is thrilling that Nolte gets his due recognition as an alcoholic Father on-the-mend, hoping to repair his relationships with his two Sons.

MICHAEL FASSBENDER ON "THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER"

Michael Fassbender

Michael Fassbender covers this week's issue of The Hollywood Reporter, chatting with Pamela McClintock.  In the Interview, we learn that he's actually an Adrenaline Junkie, obsessed with Speed! During his break from filming recently, he escaped to Hawaii, which coincidentally is where fellow Golden Globe Nominee George Clooney shot his winning Film, The Descendants. "I was strapped to the instructor, who was behind me. For 50 seconds, you're free-falling, and your brain is saying, 'What are you doing?'". Lucky Instructor.

Fassbender also reveals that if he could take one person to the Oscars as his Date, it would be his Mother. Hilariously, we learn also that his Father also was "proud" after seeing his super-talented Son's full-frontal scene in Shame at the Venice Film Festival. 

Click here to read more and see some Outtakes from the Photoshoot too!

(Photo credit: The Hollywood Reporter/Brian Bowen Smith)

WHO PARTIED WHERE AFTER THE GOLDEN GLOBES?

Uggie at The Weinstein Company's 2012 Golden Globes After Party

The Weinstein Company's 2012 Golden Globes After Party was the place to be last night at the Beverly Hilton Hotel! Everyone showed up including Winners Meryl Streep (Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture Drama), Michelle Williams (Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture Musical/Comedy), Kelsey Grammer (Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series Drama), Jean Dujardin (Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture Musical/Comedy). Even adorable Jack Russell Terrier Uggie, Star of The Artist arrived in a little Bowtie! OMG.

Alexander Skarsgård, Paris Hilton, Nicki Hilton, Katherine Heigl, Cory Monteith, Mark Salling, Ewan McGregor, Jeremy Irons, Kathy Griffin, Diddy, Gerard Butler, Thomas Jane and many more. The former Actress and Playboy Model known as Lindsay Lohan might even have walked the Red Carpet too...

Our Girl Kathleen Robertson who stars in Golden Globe-nominated Boss, celebrated her Co-star Grammer's Victory looking amaze in white!  We just chatted with her the other day - check it out.

Click here to see the Red Carpet Photos!

That can't possibly be all right?  Tilda Swinton, Charlize Theron, Orlando Bloom, Melissa McCarthy, Miranda Kerr, Emma Stone, Sofia Vergara, Kate Beckinsale, Amy Poehler, Jeremy Irvine, Jon Hamm, Jessica Alba, Heidi Klum, Tina Fey, Matt Leblanc, Jessica Chastain, Zooey Deschanel, Connie Britton, Paul Giamatti, Leonardo DiCaprio, Amy Poehler, Will Arnett, Viola Davis, Kim Kardashian and more were spotted at the glam InStyle and Warner Bros. 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards After Party.

FEW SURPRISES AT GOLDEN GLOBES: "THE ARTIST" & "THE DESCENDANTS" HEAD-TO-HEAD TO WIN OSCAR

Michelle Williams Backstage at 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards

The 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards went down earlier this evening at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles and there were few surprises to be found with Oscars Frontrunner The Artist winning Best Motion Picture Comedy or Musical and its closest competitor The Descendants winning Best Motion Picture Drama.

The Artist also won for Best Original Motion Picture Score (Ludovic Bource) and Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture Comedy/Musical (Jean Dujardin), while The Descendants won Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture Drama (George Clooney). Clooney upon accepting his award told fellow Nominee Michael Fassbender, "Thanks for taking over the frontal nudity clause" - referring to that one's daring performance in Shame. "If you want to go play Golf with your hands behind your back, go right ahead!".

Michelle Williams won Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture Comedy/Musical for her outstanding portrayal of Marilyn Monroe in My Week with Marilyn, while current Oscar favourite for Best Actress, the formidable Meryl Streep for The Iron Lady, won Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture Drama - her eighth Golden Globe. A humble Streep made note of some additional performances she felt were of note this year among her Peers, including Adepero Oduye's work in Pariah and Mia Wasikowska as Jane Eyre.  "In any other year they would be awarded", she told the audience.

Modern Family won Best Television Comedy or Musical for a third consecutive year, while Showtime's Homeland won two awards for Best Television Drama and Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Drama (Clare Danes).

MICHAEL FASSBENDER ON FEBRUARY 2012 ISSUE OF "INTERVIEW" BY JOSH BROLIN

Michael Fassbender in February 2012 Issue of Interview

For those of you who follow my Blog, it is no real mystery that I have a clear and present fondness for Michael Fassbender.  The brilliant Actor is still gaining tons of buzz for his startling portrayal of a Sex Addict in Steve McQueen's Shame and on January 20, 2012, he will be seen in Action Flick Haywire alongside Mixed Martial Arts Star Gina Carano, Ewan McGregor, Channing Tatum, Michael Douglas and more.

On the February Issue of Interview Magazine, Fassbender chats with his Friend Josh Brolin whom he met in Toronto back in 2008 at TIFF.  Fassbender reveals to Brolin that after filming Prometheus in London earlier last year, he took a break, Motorcycling his way through Europe.  He says, "I did 5,000 miles with my dad. We went through Holland, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia, Montenegro, Italy . . . and then I did Spain and France by myself. It was a trip—you would have loved it.".  Both Brolin and Fassbender worked together on 2010's Jonah Hex.

Brolin also relays a message from his Wife Diane Lane to Fassbender on his work in Shame after the Couple saw it together at a 10:00 AM screening. 

Click here to read more.

(Photo credit: Sebastian Kim/Interview Magazine)