Ethan Hawke Disses the Oscars: “It’s so asinine”
Most actors in Hollywood have learned not to bite the hand that feeds them—namely the Academy Awards. But Ethan Hawke had no problem criticizing the Oscars in a recent interview with Gotham magazine.
Book Review: ‘How To Audition On Camera’ by Sharon Bialy
How many times, as actors, have we wished that we could get an hour with a casting director, to pick their brain about what they look for, their pet peeves, and the tips they would offer. That’s exactly what this book is.
Commercial Actors Facing Hit From “Reality Commercials” Starring Non-Actors
We’ve all seen or heard “Not a Paid Spokesperson” during commercials, which indicates that the person in the commercial truly loves the product he or she is pitching — and is not just being paid to say that (of course, they are usually being compensated anyway). It’s often an effective way to sell products, but the rise of so-called “reality commercials” — that is, commercials that cast non-professionals as spokespeople for the product — is bad news for commercial actors (who are already seeing declining pay).
Jane Lynch to Make Her Broadway Debut in ‘Annie’
Jane Lynch will make her Broadway debut as Miss Hannigan in Annie.
Actor Yan England Takes Short Film to Oscar Finish Line
Yan England didn’t expect to go to the Academy Awards when he made his short film “Henry.” The 21-minute film is nominated in the live action short category with filmmakers such as actress Bryce Dallas Howard, whose film “When You Find Me,” is executive produced by her father Ron Howard.
New Undergraduate BFA Program at The New School Reflects the Realities of the Acting Job Market
Manhattan’s The New School has launched a new Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dramatic Arts program, which is an undergraduate version of its storied Masters of Fine Arts program.
Extras in China’s Hollywood Face Long Hours and Low Pay
Think you have it tough trying to make it as an actor in America?
Canadian Acting “Consultant” Accused of Scamming Foreign Actors for Immigrant Visas
the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office has accused actor Andrew Boryski of charging foreign actors hoping to move to Los Angeles thousands of dollars in an immigration visa scam.
Hugh Jackman Gets His Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Last Thursday was a good day for Hugh Jackman. In the morning, he was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy for his role in the upcoming Les Miserables and then later that afternoon, he received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Michael Shannon and Samantha Morton To Star in ‘The Harvest’
Academy Award Nominees Samantha Morton and Michael Shannon will star in The Harvest, a psychological thriller that questions the lengths parents will go to in order to save their only child.
Amputee Actors Help Train Soldiers for Treating Battlefield Injuries
Acting isn’t just a career option for those who want to appear on stage or screen, it has been a huge benefit for the medical community. In fact, people who have lost their limbs play an important role in training soldiers and others on the battlefield how to treat severe injuries.
What is ‘Stage 32’?
Let’s say you are looking to connect with a writer for a film project or maybe you’re in need of a director of photography who has their own camera package to shoot your project, you might want to look at Stage 32.
Matthew Fox on Playing the Heavy in ‘Alex Cross’: “It takes me a little while for the emotional stuff to bleed out”
Matthew Fox was busy filing two movies simultaneously early this year—World War Z and Alex Cross. Despite the horrible scheduling conflicts, he said in order to work on projects that excited him, it was definitely worth it.
New Book From Canine Star Uggie Details His Show Business Success
As you may know, Uggie, perhaps the most famous film pooch since Rin Tin Tin, has retired from major roles in film at the ripe old age of ten. What you probably do not know is that Uggie has written a book. Kind of. Uggie — My Story is a
Watch and Enjoy this ‘Seven Psychopaths’ Behind-the-Scenes Featurette
Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at Martin McDonagh’s Seven Psychopaths that features interviews with its stars Christopher Walken, Colin Farrell, Sam Rockwell and Woody Harrelson.
Actress Suing IMDb Hires New Lawyers to Proceed with Case
It’s been some time since we have had an update on the lawsuit filed by actress Huang “Junie” Hoang against IMDb for posting her actual date of birth on the internet’s most popular movie website.
California Governor Signs Law to Prevent Registered Sex Offenders from Working with Child Actors
It should be a no-brainer, but there were no laws on the books in California that prevented convicted child molesters from working with children in the entertainment industry.
Bank of America Sued by Child Actors for Depleting Trust Funds with Bank Fees
In the last several years Bank of America, one of the largest banks in the United States, has come under fire for a number of its business practices. The latest complaint aimed at Bank of America involves child actors, with the banking giant facing a class action lawsuit for charging child actors’ trust accounts with monthly service fees.
Biography: Annette Bening
Two-time Golden Globe-winner Annette Bening was most recently seen in Focus Features’ critical and commercial sensation The Kids Are All Right, in which she played opposite Julianne Moore and Mark Ruffalo. Her role as Nic earned her a Golden Globe and New York Film Critics Circle award, and Oscar, Screen Actors Guild, Critics Choice, and Independent Spirit nominations in the “Best Actress” category.
Biography: Antonio Banderas
Since his introduction to American cinema in the highly acclaimed Mambo Kings, Antonio Banderas is irrefutably one of the leading international actors of his generation. He has received critical praise for his performances in film, television and theater, as well as behind the scenes as a feature film director. In 2005, he was honored with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.