Philip Seymour Hoffman

Actor Stephen Lang performing in an "amp suit," with director James Cameron by his side

Digital doubles become star players in Hollywood

If an actor's movements and face are captured by a computer and digitally recreated by teams of computer animators, who gets the Oscar? Improvements in digital technology are raising that question by putting more and more digital doubles on screen.

Digital doubles become star players in Hollywood

The French president turns to a rap expert to give his speeches more punch

The French president turns to a rap expert to give his speeches more punch

When actor Philip Seymour Hoffman died, Hunger Games was not finished. Enter his computer double

When actor Philip Seymour Hoffman died, Hunger Games was not finished. Enter his computer double
Philip Seymour Hoffman

Philip Seymour Hoffman's tragic death is an ominous sign of heroin's expanding reach

Philip Seymour Hoffman's tragic death is an ominous sign of heroin's expanding reach
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Amy Ryan and Philip Seymour Hoffman on 'Jack Goes Boating'

Amy Ryan and Philip Seymour Hoffman on 'Jack Goes Boating'

The singular film director Charlie Kaufman

The screenwriter behind "Being John Malkovich" and "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" makes his directorial debut.

The singular film director Charlie Kaufman