As usual, the academy favored performers who embodied the roles of real people, awarding the golden statuette to French newcomer Marion Cotillard for her role in “La Vie En Rose.” This was ...

The 80th Academy Awards will air on ABC at 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24. Leading this year’s list of nominated films with eight awards is “There Will Be Blood” and “No Country for Old Men.” ...