Who blew big bucks on films? Who made them? And what does that red carpet cost, anyway?

Most of the action on the Oscar stage is choreographed and rehearsed. But the party after the ceremony was far from scripted. (AP) Watch Video

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Brothers Ethan and Joel Cohen were the big winners at the 80th Oscars—their film No Country for Old Men took home four statues in all. (AP) Watch Video

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These executives are redrawing the lines and, in the process, redirecting box-office receipts. Read Story

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It’s not who wins or loses, but how much everything costs. View Interactive

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The film world's best and worst financial performances of 2007. Read Story

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Fred Schruers blogs on the inner workings of the awards. Read Blog

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How H. Stern’s jewelry coordinator gets the company’s million-dollar
baubles onto the napes of Angelina Jolie and Catherine Zeta-Jones. Read Story

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The red carpet is rolling out and fan bleachers are being assembled on Hollywood Boulevard, as preparations get underway for the 80th annual Academy Awards. (AP) Watch Video

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Oscar-nominated filmmaker Michael Moore tells reporters that bringing Fidel Castro to the Oscars would be a "ratings grabber." (AP) Watch Video

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Daniel Day-Lewis is a near shoo-in for taking home the award for Best Actor. But what about the other nominees? Three critics weigh in on who will win some of the major prizes at Sunday's Academy Awards. (AP) Watch Video

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Three times just may be the charm for composer Alan Menken. He's nominated for three Academy Awards in the original song category for Walt Disney's musical hit 'Enchanted.' (AP) Watch Video

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Stars like George Clooney, Ruby Dee and Laura Linney discuss what it means to be nominated for an Academy Award. (AP) Watch Video