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  • Table of Contents
    January 27, 2012
  • Cover
    Michael Fassbender
  • Features

    1. Fassbender on Fire

      Fassbender on Fire

      One of the most gifted actors today, the star of "Shame," "A Dangerous Method" and the upcoming "Prometheus" has the industry in awe.

    2. An Actor on His Directors

      An Actor on His Directors

      "The common link" says the actor, "is that they all have a confidence in what they're doing that allows you to trust them."

    3. Sundance: Cautious Optimism

      Sundance: Cautious Optimism

      SUNDANCE: Four trends to watch as more movies look for buyers, more buyers look for movies, and no one wants to overpay in Park City.

    4. A Day-And-Date Success Story

      A Day-And-Date Success Story

      SUNDANCE: Since the financial thriller "Margin Call" proved it's a lucrative way to go, more producers will chase video-on-demand deals at this year's fes...

    5. Twitter Roll

      Twitter Roll

      SUNDANCE: Savvy buyers and sellers use Twitter feeds for spontaneous, and strategic, buzz.

    6. Shh! How to Slack Off at Sundance

      Shh! How to Slack Off at Sundance

      SUNDANCE: Park City offers more than a few distractions for those seeking an escape from the biz.

    7. The Films With Buzz

      The Films With Buzz

      SUNDANCE: These 10 titles are looking like the hottest picks of the bunch.

    8. The Six Faces to Watch

      The Six Faces to Watch

      SUNDANCE: Odds are good that this year's fest will be a major launching pad for these actors and directors on the brink of the big time.

    9. Producers to Know

      Producers to Know

      SUNDANCE: Getting films made has never been harder, but these 11 Park City-bound vets find ways to get it done.

    10. The Boxer Behind Hollywood

      The Boxer Behind Hollywood

      He makes a million each time Manny Pacquiao fights. Now, battling Parkinson's, legend Freddie Roach steps into the ring for an HBO series.

    11. So What's On Your Mind, Spike Lee?

      So What's On Your Mind, Spike Lee?

      After a long hiatus and on the eve of "Red Hook Summer's" festival debut, the director talks about "The Help," "Inside Man's" (nonstarter) sequel and the ...

  • Departments

    1. Mega Movies + New Directors = Big Drama

      Mega Movies + New Directors = Big Drama

      THE REPORT: Problems plague "John Carter" and "47 Ronin" as studios place $200 million-plus bets on untested auteurs.

    2. THR Heat Index

      THR Heat Index

      THE REPORT: CBS' critically savaged "Rob" debuts with a muy bueno 13.5 million viewers. Could Rob Schneider become a TV star?

    3. Overheard at TCA

      Overheard at TCA

      THE REPORT: David Axelrod crashes, HBO dodges a "Luck" bullet and Univision fumbles with J.Lo as the winter press tour winds down.

    4. Disney Angers Spielberg

      Disney Angers Spielberg

      THE REPORT: Director Steven Spielberg confronts Rich Ross for his silence on MT Carney's ouster.

    5. Rick Perry Owes Me $2 Million!

      Rick Perry Owes Me $2 Million!

      THE REPORT: "Machete" producer Rick Schwartz recalls how the Texas governor went back on his word.

    6. What Really Happens at a White House Screening

      What Really Happens at a White House Screening

      THE REPORTER: "Red Tails" director Anthony Hemingway recalls his presidential screening.

    7. 7 Days of Deals

      7 Days of Deals

      THE REPORT: It took nearly a century, but film and television actors might finally be close to joining forces in a single union.

    8. Yes, I Did Say That!

      Yes, I Did Say That!

      THE REPORT: Did Meryl Street really swear at the Golden Globes?

    9. Golden Globe Arrivals

      Golden Globe Arrivals

      ABOUT TOWN: This year’s Globes lived up to its reputation as the town’s splashiest bash.

    10. Golden Globes Party Scenes

      Golden Globes Party Scenes

      ABOUT TOWN: Revenge of the agents was a big element of this year’s Globes afterparty scene.

    11. Rambling Reporter

      Rambling Reporter

      ABOUT TOWN: Patton Oswalt has outed himself as the most prominent fan of PBS' "Downton Abbey. "

    12. Hitched, Hatched, Hired

      Hitched, Hatched, Hired

      ABOUT TOWN: Inside the industry's celebrations and news.

    13. 'The Artist' is Not invincible

      'The Artist' is Not invincible

      THE RACE: Rivals, are you listening? Here are five ways to check the Oscar momentum of the film fresh off its Golden Globes triumph.

    14. Executive Suite: Andy Forssell

      Executive Suite: Andy Forssell

      THE BUSINESS: Inside the online TV juggernaut as it branches into original programming and plans to spend $500 million in 2012.

    15. TV's Undercover Mogul

      TV's Undercover Mogul

      THE BUSINESS: Comedian-turned-entrepreneur Byron Allen bags $100 million a year on shows you very likely have never heard of.

    16. How I Voted

      How I Voted

      THE BUSINESS: An Oscar-winning actress shares her nomination ballot with THR and explains her favorites.

    17. How to Hit the Slopes in Style

      How to Hit the Slopes in Style

      HOLLYWOOD HIDEOUTS: Park City, Mammoth and Tahoe are getting even more elevated.

    18. What to Pack for Sundance Ski Week

      What to Pack for Sundance Ski Week

      HOLLYWOOD HIDEOUTS: A few new looks that deliver both warmth and style.

    19. The Costumes of 'W.E.'

      The Costumes of 'W.E.'

      HOLLYWOOD STYLE: How costume designer Arianne Phillips worked with Dior, Cartier and others to capture the sparkle of Wallis Simpson.

    20. Ultrasuede

      Ultrasuede

      FILM REVIEW: Despite a dynamic subject and insightful interviewees, this Halston tribute is diminished by its amateurish director.

    21. Made in Utah

      Made in Utah

      BACKLOT: Filmmakers are flocking to the state in quest of mountain scenery and desert profits.

    22. 'CSI's' Big Star on the Next Chapter

      'CSI's' Big Star on the Next Chapter

      BACKLOT: Emmy winner Marg Helgenberger says goodbye to crime scenes on her way to the Walk of Fame.

    23. 8 Decades of The Hollywood Reporter

      8 Decades of The Hollywood Reporter

      In 1992, "Reservoir Dogs" was the surprise hit of Sundance