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News & Updates Christopher Plummer Nominated for Best Supporting Actor Oscar

Having just won a Golden Globe Award, Christopher Plummer was nominated for an Academy Award for Actor in a Supporting Role for his outstanding part in Mike Mills' BEGINNERS.

Slideshow Beginners NYC Red Carpet

On May 24th, the latest film from writer/director Mike Mills, Beginners, held a special screening at the Tribeca Grand Hotel in New York City. Check out the photos from the red carpet.

Beginners: Portrait of a Graphic Designer

Slideshow Mike Mills, Graphic Artist

Before becoming a feature filmmaker, writer/director Mike Mills honed his aesthetic sensibilities as a graphic artist, working on posters, album covers, skateboards, music videos, and TV commercials.

video Cosmo the Dog for Beginners

Mike Mills, Ewan McGregor and more chime in on working with Beginners’ Jack Russell star and his trainer, Mathilde De Cagny.

video Los Angeles for Beginners

Director Mike Mills gives a tour of the LA spots that ended up in his film Beginners.

Videos Watch videos from Beginners

Check out clips "Club Akbar", "Fatherly Advice", Red Carpet Premiere interviews and more.

Slideshow Dog + Man: From The Odyssey to Beginners

In Beginners, the dog Arthur and the human Oliver create an emotional bond that echoes back all the way to Homer.

people in film Ewan McGregor

The Scottish actor brings talents, looks, and most of all charm to his varied films.

people in film Christopher Plummer

Congratulations to Christopher Plummer for winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor! From Von Trapp to Don Juan, from Sherlock Holmes to Santa Claus, Mr. Plummer seems to have played nearly everyone in the history of Western Civilization. Read more about his award-winning versatility in our People in Film slideshow.

people in film Mélanie Laurent

The multi-talented French actress from film to song.

Slideshow Fathers & Sons

The emotional tension between father and son, a theme explored in Paul Weitz's BEING FLYNN, has been at the core of a number of powerful films. We look at 19 of them.

Inside Our Movies Beginners: Director’s Statement

Director Mike Mills shares his personal insight on the film Beginners including early letters to actors Ewan McGregor and Christopher Plummer.

Inside Our Movies From Start to Finish, the Inspirational Journey of Beginners

The cast and crew of the movie Beginners reflect on the creative process.

Inside Our Movies Q&A with Christopher Plummer

Christopher Plummer talks about his character, Hal, and working with the cast an crew of the movie Beginners.

Slideshow Artists Using Film, from Dali to Mills

Mike Mills, the writer/director of Beginners, started as a graphic artist. Many other artists have turned to film to expand and evolve their vision.

More On beginners

Story

When it comes to relationships, we’re all beginners. From writer/director Mike Mills comes Beginners, a comedy/drama about how deeply funny and transformative life can be, even at its most serious moments.

Beginners

Latest News & Press

Ellen Toasts Christopher Plummer

Posted by Peter Bowen | February 29, 2012

USA Today Spotlights Christopher Plummer

Posted by Peter Bowen | February 21, 2012

LA TIMES visits BEGINNERS Home

Posted by Peter Bowen | February 17, 2012

FOCUS Takes Home Three BAFTAs

Posted by Peter Bowen | February 13, 2012

Christopher Plummer on ELLEN

Posted by Peter Bowen | January 30, 2012

Filmmaker: MIke Mills Big Gotham Night

Posted by Peter Bowen | December 5, 2011

Next Step, Spirit Awards

Posted by Peter Bowen | November 30, 2011

Hitfix: Focus' "Big Night" at Gothams

Posted by Peter Bowen | November 30, 2011

BEGINNERS Canine Talent

Posted by Peter Bowen | November 21, 2011

Australia's The Vine picks Mike Mills's Brain

Posted by Peter Bowen | August 2, 2011

Ewan McGregor to be a presenter at Hero Dog Awards

Posted by Peter Bowen | July 29, 2011

Time Out London takes time for Mike Mills

Posted by Peter Bowen | July 29, 2011

Caryn James takes a video of Ewan McGregor

Posted by Peter Bowen | July 25, 2011

Mike Mills enters the Den of Geek

Posted by Peter Bowen | July 21, 2011

Ewan McGregor talks with BBC

Posted by Peter Bowen | July 20, 2011

Mike Mills tells Little White Lies

Posted by Peter Bowen | July 19, 2011

Creative Review has designs on BEGINNERS Mike Mills

Posted by Peter Bowen | July 19, 2011

Stylist.com sits down with Mélanie Laurent

Posted by Peter Bowen | July 19, 2011

W Mag Photo Op with Mike Mills

Posted by Peter Bowen | July 8, 2011

Mike Mills talks Dogs in Australia

Posted by Peter Bowen | July 6, 2011

Beginners' Lesson From Ewan McGregor

via Advocate | Jun 30, 2011

Beginners' Mike Mills Keep Fast Company

Posted by Peter Bowen | June 27, 2011

Be GOOD: Share your Dog's photo

Posted by Peter Bowen | June 14, 2011

Be You, Buy ME with Mike Mills

Posted by Peter Bowen | June 13, 2011

Associates and Fans Friend Mike Mills

Posted by Peter Bowen | June 10, 2011

Paste: Mike Mills “I’m my funniest with my dog”

Posted by Peter Bowen | June 7, 2011

Mike Mills is answering fan questions at our Facebook page. Check out his video response last week, and post your question on our wall.

via Facebook | Jun 6, 2011

Los Angeles Times Focuses on Cosmo

Posted by Peter Bowen | June 6, 2011

CBS Sunday Morning Awakes to Christopher Plummer

Posted by Peter Bowen | June 6, 2011

NPR Fresh Air: Mike Mills on the Radio

Posted by Peter Bowen | June 3, 2011

Los Angeles Times: Mike Mills “It's still really alive in me”

Posted by Peter Bowen | June 3, 2011

Beginners’ Ewan McGregor is an Angeleano