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Anne Hathaway's Fit Philosophy

When it comes to collecting Oscar gold, Les Misérables star Anne Hathaway will be one to watch this Sunday.

When it comes to collecting Oscar gold, Les Misérables star Anne Hathaway will be one to watch this Sunday. And while we'll be admiring her fashion choices on the red carpet, we'll also be eyeing her fit physique. Since training for her role as Catwoman in The Dark Knight Rises, Anne's become a fan of fitness and clean eating (her monthlong starvation diet for her Oscar-nominated role notwithstanding, of course). How does she do it? Here's how Anne stays healthy, happy, and fit.

A new love: Before training for The Dark Knight Rises, Anne Hathaway didn't exactly love to work out. In fact, she said she hated exercising but eventually changed her mind. "There's a workout hump where you're so weak that you hate everything, and everything's painful, and you look like an idiot," she said about her training regimen. Now Anne's "that person" who loves to exercise and likes to do Bikram yoga to stay fit.

Fitness dedication: To get in shape for her Catwoman role, Anne did stunt training five days a week and danced for an hour-and-a-half daily. She also lifted weights and practiced martial arts and yoga. Her intense regimen helped her realize that even in Hollywood, it's not always about your dress size. "I've always thought that skinny was the goal, but with this job, I also have to be strong," she told Harper's Bazaar in 2011.

Her diet: When she's not depriving herself to drop 25 pounds in just over a month — as she did to portray dying prostitute Fantine in Les Misérables — Anne's diet is a lot less dangerous (about her two-week starvation, Anne said, "I don't recommend [it]. . . . You can be too thin.") Except for a stint eating meat in her early 20s, Anne Hathaway usually sticks to a plant-based diet. The "commitment-shy" vegetarian sometimes struggles with sticking to her convictions, but since reading Eating Animals by Jonathan Safran Foer, she has become even more dedicated to her vegetarianism. When Anne wants to indulge, she turns to vegan desserts — she's a huge fan of vegan New York City bakery Babycakes.

Being comfortable: Getting older has helped Anne feel more comfortable in her own skin. "I'm turning 30, and — I hope this isn't obnoxious to say — I feel prettier and much more myself. I guess I just feel much more satisfied with less now," she said recently in Vogue.

What to Rent

What to Rent: New DVDs This Week

Hope Springs, Butter, and V/H/S are also available on DVD this week.

Hope Springs, Butter, and V/H/S are also available on DVD this week.

The Dark Knight Rises

Director Christopher Nolan brings his Batman trilogy to a stunning conclusion with The Dark Knight Rises. Christian Bale reprises his role as the masked vigilante who must break out of reclusion to again fight for the safety of Gotham. This time he's battling against Bane (Tom Hardy), a madman who has motivated a whole army to fight against the city's upper class. The film earned accolades not only for its A-list cast (Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marion Cotillard, and Anne Hathaway all join), but also for its tight storytelling and jaw-dropping visuals. The DVD contains a featurette called "The Journey of Bruce Wayne."

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The Odd Life of Timothy Green

Jennifer Garner and Joel Edgerton star as a couple unable to conceive, who magically find the son they've always wanted has appeared to have literally grown in their backyard. Though they're initially confused, they embrace Timothy, who is ambitious, talented, and contains all the qualities they could have hoped for. The story is cute but its also unavoidably schmaltzy and is likely to trigger tears form viewers both old and young. The DVD includes a music video from Glen Hansard and deleted scenes.

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Video: Top Pop Culture Halloween Costumes — Fifty Shades of Grey, Game of Thrones, and More!

Need inspiration for a pop culture-inspired Halloween costume?

Need inspiration for a pop culture-inspired Halloween costume? We're showing you the simple steps it takes to achieve looks like Fifty Shades of Grey's Anastasia Steele, Game of Thrones' Daenerys Targaryen, pageant queen Honey Boo Boo Child, modern Catwoman Selina Kyle, and New Girl's Jess. The Buzz's Becky and Shannon have your complete Halloween how-to, so watch our editors transform into these popular characters now!

Box Office

The Expendables 2 Stays Fierce at Number One at the Box Office

For the second week in a row, The Expendables 2 claimed the top spot at the box office, earning $13.5 million.

For the second week in a row, The Expendables 2 claimed the top spot at the box office, earning $13.5 million. In fact, all of last week's top four remained in their spots from last week: The Bourne Legacy took in $9.3 million, ParaNorman earned $8.6 million, The Campaign came in fourth place at $7.4 million, and The Dark Knight Rises sneaked back into the top five with $7.1 million. Surprisingly, none of this week's new releases (including Premium Rush, with $6.3 million, and Hit and Run, with $4.7 million) cracked the top five.

Box Office

Bourne Busts to the Top of the Box Office

Turns out the Bourne franchise doesn't need Matt Damon to open big.

Turns out the Bourne franchise doesn't need Matt Damon to open big. The Bourne Legacy took the top spot this weekend with $40.3 million, followed by fellow new release The Campaign, which earned $27.4 million. The Dark Knight Rises is still hanging tight in the top three with $19.5 million, and Hope Springs took $15.6 million in its opening weekend. Family film Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days rounded out the top five with $8.2 million.

Box Office

Box Office: The Dark Knight Holds onto No. 1

The Dark Knight Rises held tight to its top spot at the box office, despite a steep drop in profit from last week.

The Dark Knight Rises held tight to its top spot at the box office, despite a steep drop in profit from last week. The Batman flick earned $36.4 million this weekend, followed by new releases Total Recall and Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days, which earned $26 million and $14.7 million, respectively. Ice Age: Continental Drift took in $14.7 million in its fourth weekend in theaters, and The Watch rounded out the top five with $6.6 million.

Box Office

Box Office: The Dark Knight Rises Shuts Down Competition

Christopher Nolan's third Batman flick The Dark Knight Rises maintained its top spot at the box office in its second week of release.

Christopher Nolan's third Batman flick The Dark Knight Rises maintained its top spot at the box office in its second week of release. The film earned $64 million, bringing its total gross to a cool $289 million. Ice Age: Continental Drift came in at a distant second, earning $13.3 million, followed by new release The Watch, which took in $13 million. Fellow opener Step Up Revolution made $11.8 million, and the comedy Ted held onto fifth with $7.4 million. In other box office news, Magic Mike crossed the $100 million mark in its fifth week of release.

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Geek Fashion

Vintage Batman Takes a Fashionable Turn

Everything old is new again, especially when it comes to the Batman of yesteryear.

Everything old is new again, especially when it comes to the Batman of yesteryear. DC Comics has teamed up with the UK fashion label Lazy Oaf in honor of The Dark Knight Rises. The duo's vintage Batman prints and silhouettes make for a retro line that even non-Batman fans will covet, offering a very different look from the usual Caped Crusader costume.

Box Office

Box Office: The Dark Knight Rises Opens Big

Despite last week's tragic movie theater shooting, The Dark Knight Rises earned $160.8 million in its opening weekend, falling slightly shy of its $190 million expectations.

Despite last week's tragic movie theater shooting, The Dark Knight Rises earned $160.8 million in its opening weekend, falling slightly shy of its $190 million expectations. Ice Age: Continental Drift followed in second place, with $20.4 million, while The Amazing Spider-Man took third with $10.8 million in its third week. Ted and Brave snagged fourth and fifth places, earning $10 million and $6 million, respectively.

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Editor's Pick

From Tumblers to Hot Rods: The Many Faces of the Batmobile

Even off the convention floor, San Diego Comic-Con is filled with plenty of sights for those who didn't snag a ticket to the main attraction.

Even off the convention floor, San Diego Comic-Con is filled with plenty of sights for those who didn't snag a ticket to the main attraction. One of the coolest sights we found? All of Batman's Batmobiles on display for free to any passersby. From the classic hot rod of the 1960s TV series to Christian Bale's bulky cruiser, read on to see the bat-craftsmanship up close.