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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.

Christopher Plummer’s 2010 Performance of ‘The Tempest’ to Screen One Night Only: “There were only two days in which we were able to film this”

Have any plans on June 14? At 7:00 PM (local time) in North America there will be a one-night-only screening of the 2010 Stratford Shakespeare Festival production of The Tempest starring Christopher Plummer as Prospero in 565 movie theaters. Plummer recently spoke about the experience of being filmed while performing on stage and what his view is of filming live theatrical performances.

Greta Gerwig on Starring in Independent Films: “I think each movie is its own beast”

Indie darling Greta Gerwig’s latest film, Lola Versus is now playing in theaters — or, more accurately, in four theaters in New York and Los Angeles, which is typical for most of Gerwig’s films (though it expands to sixty theaters this weekend).

Steve Kazee on the Screen-to-Stage Transformation of ‘Once’: “I knew from the beginning that we were going to be something completely unique”

The show’s star — who is up for a Tony for Best Actor in a Musical — is Steve Kazee, who spoke about the difference between the original film and the musical and what sets Once apart from other adaptations.

Greta Gerwig Says Acting is Like a Fencing Match

While Parker Posey has long been referred to as Queen of the Indies, one can make an argument that in the last several years Greta Gerwig has staked an impressive claim on the title herself.

Archaeologists Discover Remains of Shakespeare’s Curtain Theatre

With most of the world’s eyes on England because of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and its associated pageantry, Archaeologists in London have made a very timely discovery relating to one of England’s most famous icons, William Shakespeare.

Josh Lucas on Producing: “I like building a project and putting the people together. I like the dynamics. In fact, it has made me much less self indulgent as an actor”

While Josh Lucas might be best known for his role in 2000’s American Psycho, the Arkansas-born actor has kept himself busy appearing in films like A Beautiful Mind, Poseidon, The Lincoln Lawyer, and J. Edgar. He has also appeared in a number of smaller, independent projects, including Hide Away, an introspective drama which is now in limited release.

‘Psych’ star James Roday and director Matt Shakman Buy Hollywood’s El Centro Theatre

James Roday, the star of USA’s television series Psych, and former child actor turned television director Matt Shakman are the proud new owners of Hollywood’s historic El Centro Theatre.

English Actor Disappears Minutes Before His Show’s Debut Performance

Stage fright is very common — even the most comfortable stage veterans get the live performance jitters. Having anxiety before taking the stage is one thing, but English actor Ben Stirling took stage fright to a whole new level earlier this month

Martin Starr: “I’m allergic to money, because the choices that I make usually concern the people and the project itself, rather than the financial gain that is projected”

Starr admits that very often those small roles don’t pay much, but that doesn’t matter much to him.

Scarlett Johansson and Chris Pine (or Possibly Jeremy Renner) to Star in Broadway Revival of ‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’?

It’s being reported that Scarlett Johansson is in talks to star as Maggie the Cat, with Chris Pine or Jeremy Renner in talks to play her husband, Brick.

Jim Parsons on Starring in Broadway’s ‘Harvey’: “The jump-out-of-bed happiness I feel transcends any nerves about taking on a history-laden role”

Though the play is best known for its 1950 film adaptation starring James Stewart, Parsons talked about both his concerns and excitement with stepping into the role.

Tom Berenger on ‘Hatfields & McCoys’ and the Language in the Script: “Everyone was challenged with some of the very interesting expressions”

Tom Berenger stars as Devil Anse Hatfield’s uncle Jim Vance, one of the key members of the legendary real-life family feud. Berenger spoke about the miniseries and why he was so drawn to it.

James Earl Jones: “The real part of theater is being onstage with your fellow actors”

James Earl Jones admits that after all these years he is still driven by the performances of other actors.

Jason Butler Harner on Starring in the Off-Broadway Play, ‘Cock’: “I was looking for a play that reminded me that I am an actor”

Harner praises the emotional content of the show and how an audience member’s personal feelings play into that.

Tony Nominee James Corden on his Broadway Success: “I’m from the smallest town outside London. This really shouldn’t be happening to anyone from my town”

Though it was a big hit across the pond, One Man Two Guvnors still seemed to come out of nowhere to become a critical hit on Broadway.

Edward Norton on Wes Anderson’s ‘Moonrise Kingdom’: “The bigger challenge for the actor in Wes’s films is to strike the balance between whimsy and melancholy”

Edward Norton is such a great fit for Wes Anderson’s trademark style that while watching a screening of Moonrise Kingdom I was surprised that it had taken Norton and Anderson so long to work together.