The tragic aftermath of human carelessness travels around the world in the multi-narrative, critically acclaimed drama Babel from filmmaker Alejandro González Iñárritu. Also on DVD: The Prestige, A Guide To Recognizing Your Saints, Flushed Away, Man of the Year, For Your Consideration, Crossover, Shut Up and Sing, Keeping Mum and American Hardcore.

Paul Greengrass' harrowing 9/11 drama United 93 was named film of the year by British critics last night. The film picked up the top prize at the annual London Film Critics' Circle Awards, beating rivals The Queen, Volver and Little Miss Sunshine. Judge Marianne Gray praised the film, saying "It's an incredibly good film. It's perfectly directed by Paul Greengrass and it's a ripping story."

Academy awards for outstanding film achievements of 2006 will be presented on Sunday, February 25, 2007, at the Kodak theatre at Hollywood & highland center, and televised live by the ABC television network at 5 p.m. PST (8 p.m. EST), beginning with a half-hour arrivals segment, “The Road to The Oscars.” Babel is nominated for seven Oscars, including Best Picture. Nominations By Category - 79th Awards

Happy Birthday to The Prestige actress Scarlett Johansson (1984), Canadian figure skater David Pelletier (1974), German tennis champ Boris Becker (1967), actress Mariel Hemingway (1961), actress Jamie Lee Curtis (1958), Talking Head Tina Weymouth (1950), E Street native and Soprano "Little" Steven Van Zandt (1950), tennis star Billie Jean King (1943), Monty Python alum Terry Gilliam (1940), actor Robert Vaughn (1932), actress Geraldine Page (1924), and the comedian who got the least amount of respect, Rodney Dangerfield (1921; d. 2004).

The Batman Begins sequel is shrouded in such secrecy that Heath Ledger is being forced to prepare for his portrayal of villain The Joker based on a glimpse of the script. The Aussie actor reveals secretive director Chris Nolan refused to let him leave his house with the script for The Dark Knight and so he's planning the character based on memory.

Hugh Jackman feels he is far too "boring" to warrant any media attention and feels sorry for the photographers who spend all day following him. The star's chauffeur became concerned after being followed by the paparazzi, but the actor assured him they would be more interested in his Prestige co-stars.

"I can't stand the sixties. The forties and fifties, yes, but there's nothing from the sixties I value." Paul Simon slams the decade that made him a star. "They are usually kinda chubby... and they have a lot of equipment." Madonna on how she out-runs the paparazzi during her daily jogs.

Christian Bale has finally shown his mom he's made it in Hollywood by sharing the big screen with veteran rocker David Bowie. The actor's mom Jenny has always praised her son's career, but his latest role alongside the singer left her beaming with maternal pride.

Hugh Jackman missed out on getting acting tips from screen legend Michael Caine on set because the pair was so busy drooling over their female co-stars. The star teamed up with Caine on new magician movie The Prestige and confesses he was initially nervous about the encounter.

The Prestige co-stars Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale told each other what they were being paid to star in the film, to check they weren't being ripped off. The pair play rival magicians who battle each other in the new movie, and were keen to make sure they picked up the same salaries.