New York Film Critics Circle Awards 2011

The New York Film Critics Circle today announced its 2011 via Twitter, and Michel Hazanavicius's critically acclaimed film "The Artist" took home the prize for best picture. Emmanuel Lubezki won best cinematography for Terrence Malick's "The Tree of Life."

Steven Zaillian and Aaron Sorkin can share the award for best screenplay for "Moneyball." Brad Pit was named best actor for his performances in "Moneyball" and "The Tree of Life". The NYFCC selected Michel Hazanavicius of "The Artist" for best director.

Meryl Streep won best actress for her role as Margaret Thatcher in "The Iron Lady." Jessica Chastain took home best supporting actress for three films: "The Tree of Life," "The Help" and "Take Shelter." Albert Brooks was named best supporting actor for "Drive."

"Margin Call" was voted best first film, and Werner Herzog's "Cave of Forgotten Dreams" won best non-fiction film. "A Separation" took the award for best foreign film. The NYFCC did their best to race to the polls and be the first to announce their 2011 winners.

'Tree of Life' wins Palme d'Or at Cannes

Terrence Malick's metaphysical drama "The Tree of Life," which stars Brad Pitt and Sean Penn, nabbed the grand prize at this year's Cannes Film Festival. This might come as a shock to many as it was reported that some members of the audience booed the film when it concluded.

The Grand Prix Award at this year's Cannes fest went to "Once Upon A Time In Anatolia" by Nuri Bilge Ceylan and "The Kid with a Bike" by Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne. Nicolas Winding Refn won best director for "Drive." The Jury Prize was awarded to Maiwenn's "Poliss."

Meanwhile, Jean Dujardin took home the award for best actor for his performance in "The Artist," while Kirsten Dunst won best actress for "Melancholia" (the new Lars von Trier movie). The award for best screenplay went to "Footnote" by Joseph Cedar.

Kim Ki-Duk took home the Un Certain Regard Prize for "Arirang." The same award was also handed to Andreas Dresen for "Halt auf freier Strecke." The Special Jury Prize went to Andrey Zvyagintsev's "Elena." The 64th edition of the Cannes Film Festival ran May 11 to 22, 2011.

Ron Perlman to join Ryan Gosling in 'Drive'

Ron Perlman is attached to star in Nicolas Winding Refn's upcoming action thriller "Drive," which also stars Ryan Gosling, Bryan Cranston and Carey Mulligan. It's based on the novel by James Sallis.

Gosling plays a Hollywood stuntman who spends some of his time as getaway driver during robberies. One day things spin out of control, and he finds himself on the run with an ex-con’s girlfriend (Mulligan).

Hossein Amini penned the script. Perlman, who plays Clarence 'Clay' Morrow on "Sons of Anarchy," has "Season of the Witch," "The Riot" and "Conan" coming soon. (Source: ScreenDaily)

Carey Mulligan joins Ryan Gosling in 'Drive'

Actress Carey Mulligan is in talks to join Ryan Gosling in "Drive," an action thriller based on the novel by James Sallis. Bryan Cranston is also boarding the project, which Nicolas Winding Refn is direcrting.

Gosling plays a Hollywood stuntman who spends some of his time as getaway driver during robberies. One day things spin out of control, and he finds himself on the run with an ex-con’s girlfriend (Mulligan).

Hossein Amini penned the script. Mulligan, the star of "An Education," will next be seen in Oliver Stone's "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps." Cranston is starring on "Breaking Bad." (Source: Risky Business)

Hugh Jackman set for 'Wolverine' sequel

Wow, I guess Hugh Jackman really is the man right now. It may be a little to early to crown him king of Hollywood, but according to Variety, Jackman's about ready to star in pretty much anything. First of all, we found out yesterday that he is in talks to star in "Ghostopolis." Another project he will be boarding is a "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" sequel, which the trade says will center on the samurai story line from the comics.

But wait! Jackman's got more in store for you. He will also star in Fox's "Personal Security," which follows a detective who's ordered to play bodyguard for a spoiled teen heiress. Another flick he's considering is "Drive," in which he would play a race car driver who spends his nights driving getaway cars. And finally, he will also appear in "Carousel," a new version of Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic. You go Jack!