Unfortunately, Criticism of ‘The Hunger Games’ Casting Brings Out the Worst in People
But would you expect outrage — and outright racism — from fans of a novel when an African-American actor is cast in the role of an African-American character?
Taylor Kitsch: “I’m very proud of ‘John Carter.’ Box office doesn’t validate me as a person, or as an actor”
Despite the movie’s misfortune, Kitsch says he has “absolutely no regrets” about his film debut, even adding, “I would do John Carter again tomorrow. I’m very proud of John Carter. Box office doesn’t validate me as a person, or as an actor.”
Philadelphia Theater Company Uses the Internet as a Part of the Performance
The internet has dramatically changed most aspects of communication and entertainment over the last two decades. Even theater, which has remained remarkably loyal to its Greek origins over the last few thousand years, is now being changed by the internet, especially when it comes to New Paradise Laboratories, a Philadelphia-based theater company that is using the internet and social media to present its plays.
Bryan Cranston Speaks Out Against ‘Detachment’ Director Tony Kaye: “I don’t believe that I’ll be working with him again”
While speaking to reporters on the set of his upcoming film Get a Job, Cranston about Detachment and Cranston expressed surprise that the interviewer liked the film, revealing, “I haven’t seen it. I’m surprised to hear that [you liked the film] actually.”
IMDb Errors and Revealing Personal Information Remain Issues for Actors
IMDb, one of the most popular websites on the internet, has come under fire for in recent months, not only because of its now-famous age discrimination filed by Junie Hoang but also from other complaints, like those from Texas Councilman Shane Scott, who IMDb confused with the same-name soft-core aduly film actor.
Where Did IMDb Come From, Anyway? A Brief History of the Most Popular Movie Website
The Internet Movie Database — one of the most popular websites on the internet, with more than 110 million unique users per month — is the first, and often last, stop for anyone looking for information about any movie, television show, actor, or production member.
*SPOILERS* How Did The ’21 Jump Street’ Filmmakers Arrange Its Surprise Cameo?
Although it isn’t a huge secret now — and it was rumored for months during the film’s production — the new film sequel to the 1980s television series 21 Jump Street features three surprise cameos, one of whom is among the most famous actors in the world.
Long-Empty 42nd Street Theatre to Be Revived as ‘Broadway Sensation’ Attraction
Sandwiched between the American Airlines Theatre at 227 West 42nd Street and the Foxwoods Theatre at 213, the Times Square Theatre at 217 has been empty since the 1990s.
Kevin Nealon Talks Stand-Up, ‘Weeds’ and Why It’s Important to Think Before You Speak
Comedian Kevin Nealon spent nearly a decade on Saturday Night Live, and though he hasn’t been on the weekly comedy series in years he is in one of the busiest parts of his career in 2012.
Paul Giamatti Will Star in ‘Hamlet’ During the 2012-2013 Season of the Yale Repertory Theater
Paul Giamatti will make his debut in the role during the 2012-2013 season of the Yale Repertory Theater.
Another IMDb Blunder: Texas Councilman Listed as Softcore Adult Film Actor with Similar Name
San Marcos City Councilman Shane Scott faced when Brad Rollins, the publisher of local paper San Marcos Mercury, discovered that acting credits for the “Skinemax” series Life on Top were listed in Scott’s IMDb profile.
Kevin Spacey: “If we don’t reach out to make theatre affordable to the young generation we will lose them all”
“When I look around at Broadway and the West End, theatre is becoming an exclusive club,” says Spacey
‘Once’ Star Steve Kazee: “I’ve had some ups and down on Broadway, and I had sort of sworn it off”
Steve Kazee, an actor who previously thought he had done his last Broadway show says that when it comes to acting sometimes the last place you’d expect to be is where you eventually end up
Emily Blunt Explains Why She Wanted Her ‘Salmon Fishing in the Yemen’ Role
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Ewan McGregor on His ‘Salmon Fishing in the Yemen’ Character and Learning How to Fish
Ewan McGregor plays “Britain’s leading fisheries expert,” and he explains how he created his persona for the very scientific character.
‘Carrie’ Star Molly Ranson Explains why the 2012 Off-Broadway Revival is More Successful Than the 1988 Broadway Original
The current off-Broadway revival of the infamous Carrie — based on the Stephen King novel and subsequent classic film –has already ran longer than the sixteen previews and five performances that the 1988 Broadway production ran, so the new production at the Lucille Lortel Theatre can already take that success into account.
To Play Emily Blunt’s Sister in ‘The Five Year Engagement’, Alison Brie Got a Vocal Coach: Emily Blunt
Los Angeles native Alison Brie plays the sister of Emily Blunt’s character in the upcoming comedy The Five-Year Engagement. While the funny Brie makes a great addition to the cast, there was a significant problem that Brie had to face: London-born Blunt’s British accent.
Ed Helms: “I like the challenge of playing someone who’s really unattractive in a lot of ways”
Helms talks about starring in the film, directed by Jay and Mark Duplass, and about his character.
Jason Segel on ‘Jeff, Who Lives at Home’: “When I read the script, I felt a little bit scared as to whether or not I’d be capable of acting it”
Falling firmly in the Duplass’ “mumblecore” style (who came up with that term, anyway?), Segel stars as 30 year-old Jeff, who as you might guess, still lives at home.
Cristin Milioti on Broadway’s ‘Once’: “Legit musicals are not quite my forte. It’s really a happy accident that the way I sing just worked for this”
In the lead female role as the show makes the move to Broadway is Cristin Milioti, an off-Broadway regular who talks about how she ended up in a musical even though she doesn’t fit the typical perception of a Broadway star.