Interview: Actor Tyler Langdon on Playing a Character with Social Anxiety in ‘Nerve’ and Getting Cast in ‘The Incredible Burt Wonderstone’
Tyler chats with us on how he managed to make that leap from indie film festivals to multiplexes
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Joe Manganiello on ‘Magic Mike,’ ‘True Blood’ and Hanging Out With Wolves
Actor Joe Manganiello has learned to take a light-hearted approach to his career. How could he not? He plays a werewolf on HBO’s True Blood and a stripper in Steven Soderbergh’s new movie Magic Mike.
‘Rock of Ages’ Director on Tom Cruise: “He’s probably genetically predisposed to sing, but no one’s ever asked him to before”
There are a lot of famous actors in the film adaptation of the Broadway musical hit Rock of Ages, but the one who steals the show is Tom Cruise. Cruise completely owns another role as rock god Stacee Jaxx, even though many wouldn’t initially think of Cruise as a good choice for the Axl Rose-like role.
John Slattery on the ‘Mad Men’ Season Finale and His Nude Scene
John Slattery is grateful his character wasn’t killed off during this past season of AMC’s Mad Men. He talked recently that the cast is always prepared that they might be the ones to get the cut, like Jared Harris’ Lane Pryce did.
Hugh Jackman on ‘Les Miserables’: “I think we’re going for something risky and we’re doing something that’s never been done before”
Hugh Jackman recently appeared back in New York to accept a special Tony award, but he’s mostly been in London shooting the film adaptation of the Broadway classic, Les Miserables.
Aubrey Plaza on Her Unique Characterization(s), Recent Success and Upcoming Steps In Her Career
Aubrey Plaza’s rise in the comedy sphere has been marked by a distinct flavor, all her own. Demonstrating her incredible dead pan humor as “Julie Powers” in Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World, “April Ludgate” in “Parks and Recreation,” and even as a snarky bookstore customer in the Fred Armisen/Carrie Brownstein half-hour single cam comedy “Portlandia,” Plaza has indeed established herself as a (hilarious) member of the next comedy generation. Plaza also stars in the new Colin Trevorrow film, Safety Not Guaranteed.
The Science is in: Get Out of Your Dorsolateral Prefontal Cortex
You want to access your potential? You want to tap into your creative genius? You want to book a job? It’s simple. Get out of your head.
Chris Rock Says Voicing Animated Characters: “The easiest job in the world”
By the time most franchises reach the third film, audiences are either sure they’ve seen enough (does anyone really want to see a Men in Black 4?) or still clamoring more. In the case of Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted, which topped the box office this past weekend, the franchise might still have legs.
British Robert Pattinson Needed a Dialect Coach to Sound British
Twilight star Robert Pattinson might make a convincing vampire, but he needs some help sounding British—even though he’s from the United Kingdom.
Seth Rogen on his ‘Take This Waltz’ Role: “I can confidently say I did more research for this movie than any movie I’ve ever done”
After starring in more serious comedies like Funny People and 50/50, Seth Rogen continues exploring his “dramedy” muscles in Take This Waltz. He stars alongside Michelle Williams as husband and wife Lou and Margot in the film, which was written and directed by actress Sarah Polley. Rogen talks a bit about how he got the role and the surprising amount of research that went into it.