Hugh Laurie is now television’s highest paid actor
Reports say Sheen was making $1.25 million per episode, while Laurie earns around $400,000 per episode or $9 million a year for his work on “House”.
AFTRA Again Kick’s SAG To The Curb This Pilot Season
SAG President Ken Howard said he hoped the two unions would merge before next year’s awards ceremony.
Elizabeth Hurley Joins NBC’s ‘Wonder Woman’ As “the evil villain”
Elizabeth Hurley will join the cast of NBC’s Pilot “Wonder Woman” as a villain.
Christopher Sieber leaves “Chicago” to take over for Jeffrey Tambor in “La Cage Aux Folles”
Christopher Sieber will leave his role as Billy Flynn in Chicago, to take over the role from Hoch.
Broadway and Warner Bros. wage war over Daniel Radcliffe
A source at the studio revealed, “Warner Bros. is furious that Radcliffe committed to Broadway when he should be promoting ‘Harry Potter.’
Diane Lane is the new Martha Kent
“We are thrilled to have Diane in the role because she can convey the wisdom and the wonder of a woman whose son has powers beyond her imagination.”
Guy Pearce candidly reflects on his career in Hollywood
“When I say to people, oh, I’m terrible in that movie, they say, oh, you wouldn’t be able to tell, and I go, well, I can tell you that I was good in “LA Confidential” and “Memento,” but I was crap in such and such, whatever. I just think, let’s not waste time, let’s just say how it is.”
’47 Ronin’ Adds Four Japanese Cast Members
Japanese actors Hiroyuki Sanada, Kou Shibasaki, Tadanobu Asano and Rinko Kikuchi have joined the cast of the 47 Ronin, the upcoming Universal picture starring Keanu Reeves.
Further Delays for “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark”?
The producers of Broadway’s “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark”, the most expensive Broadway production in history, are considering a delay of the musical’s opening night for a sixth time.
Jeffrey Tambor exits “La Cage aux Folles”
The musical’s producers released a statement citing Tambor “was experiencing complications from recent hip surgery and the pain and the challenge of performing in a musical eight times a week proved to be too physically demanding.
2011 Independent Spirit Awards Winners
Here’s the winners of last nights Independent Spirit Awards. There were no real surprises – Winters Bone took both supporting actor nod which was nice to see.
Alec Baldwin on co-hosting the Academy Awards: “It was very intimidating for me”
Baldwin adds, “the Oscars are different from other award shows in that some of these people are going to win this award and it’s going to shoot them into the stratosphere. It’s going to change their lives.”
Before The Oscars: Melissa Leo
How did this year’s Academy Award nominees begin their acting careers? Find out in The Daily Actor’s “Before The Oscars” special feature.
Johnny Depp is asked about quitting acting. He Answers
While out promoting his new animated film, Rango, Johnny Depp was asked what it would take for him to quit acting. Surprisingly, he had an answer.
SAG Press Release: Members Overwhelmingly Ratify Basic Cable Live Action Agreement
SAG Members Overwhelmingly Ratify Basic Cable Live Action Agreement
Meet 14-year-old “True Grit” Oscar nominee Hailee Steinfeld
“I was in my bed and I heard my parents cheering in the other room — that’s how I woke up,” Steinfeld says. “The first thing that I did, I started crying.”
Before The Oscars: Colin Firth
How did this year’s Academy Award nominees begin their acting careers? Find out in The Daily Actor’s “Before The Oscars” special feature.
Warning: Eating Popcorn While Watching ‘Black Swan’ May Lead To Death
Tragic shooting in Latvian movie theater, as credits roll on “Black Swan”.
SAG Press Release: Why Wisconsin Matters To You
the Governor of Wisconsin has written into the budget that the unions there can’t have any collective bargaining (by which, unions can resolve disputes and help workers when they negotiate everything from sick leave, safety conditions and fair wages).