
SURPRISE PARTY As Capt. Jack Aubrey in ''Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World'' (Nov. 14), Russell Crowe fights French sailors with the help of former hobbit Billy Boyd and the crew of the HMS Surprise Next Photo
Master and Commander: Stephen Vaughan

WRITE STUFF Crowe signs autographs outside the February 2001 premiere of ''Proof of Life'' in Sydney Next Photo
Russell Crowe: Dave Morgan/Globe Photos

WHEN IN ROME As the vengeful Maximus, Crowe unleashed hell -- and won a Best Actor Oscar -- for 2000's ''Gladiator'' More Photos
Gladiator: Jaap Buitendijk
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EW's New Issue
Ben Affleck comes clean on his life as a tabloid star
Nov 14, 2003
Awaiting the release of his thriller ''Paycheck'' Ben Affleck talks about his long-term career plans (well hellooo, Mr. Congressman)
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EW's New Issue
Meet Hollywood's young up-and-comers
Nov 14, 2003
Three women -- Evan Rachel Wood, Scarlett Johansson, and Ludivine Sagnier -- have taken Hollywood by surprise with their unexpected choices and uncommon roles. And the average age of this trio? 19.
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EW's New Issue
EW gets the secrets of ''LOTR'' sets
Nov 14, 2003
Husband-and-wife team Dan and Chris Hennah designed the set of the Paths of the Dead in ''The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King'' with a little bit of help from blowtorches and spraypaint
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Movie News
An early look at the Oscar competition
Nov 14, 2003
An early look at the Oscar competition and why the screener debate won't slow a packed Academy Awards race
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Movie Commentary
10 movies we can't wait to see
Nov 25, 2003
We count down the most promising films in a holiday season packed with goofy slapstick, big-budget spectacle, and Oscar-courting drama
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