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Kristen Stewart Behind the Scenes for ‘Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk’ (See)

Kristen Stewart says appearing in “Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk,” provided a rare opportunity to work with director Ang Lee, who is noted for such films as 2012’s “The Life of Pi” and “Brokeback Mountain,” for which he won a Best Director Oscar. In fact, Stewart says she jumped at the part even though she has only three scenes in the wartime drama about a veteran’s return to his hometown. Stewart co-stars with lead actor Joe Alwyn, Garrett Hedlund, Vin Diesel, Steve Martin and Chris Tucker....

Spielberg’s ‘Lincoln,’ Ang Lee’s ‘Life of Pi’ Top Oscar Nominations

Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln led the pack with 12 Oscar nominations followed by Ang Lee’s “Life of Pi” with 11 as the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences unveiled its choices for the 85th Academy Awards. Although mostly predictable, there were a few surprises. Just over 5,700 voting members will make their choices from nominations announced this morning (Jan. 10) from the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater. Emma Stone and this year’s host Seth McFarland did the honors....