2 Teens Win the National High School Musical Theater Awards
You’ve heard of the Tonys, Emmys and Oscars, but have you ever heard of the Jimmy Awards? If you are performer in high school, you know exactly what the awards are all about.
Interview: Brea Grant On Her Directorial Debut ‘Best Friends Forever’ and How The Whole Experience Made Her a Better Actor
Brea: “I think all actors should direct something, even if it’s a short… because you learn so much”
Review: ‘Pacific Rim’
Pacific Rim is the movie of the summer. It’ll turn you into a kid again, smiling from ear to ear as you leave the theater.
True Blood’s Newest Cast Member, Rob Kazinsky, Talks About His Audition
Rob Kazinsky is the newest cast member of the HBO vampire drama, True Blood. The British actor hasn’t had any trouble becoming part of the team, who have worked together for six seasons.
Jesse Eisenberg: “I’m happiest rehearsing a play—I wish we didn’t then have to show it to an audience”
Jesse Eisenberg got his inspiration for acting from a clown—who just happened to be his mom. She worked as a professional clown at children’s parties when Eisenberg was growing up in Queens.
Q & A: Jason Gann Talks ‘Wilfred’, Why He Quit Twitter and How He’s Willing To Do Anything On-Camera “As Far As Gross Out Stuff Goes”
Jason: “We’re constantly trying to hone our craft and make a better show”
Q & A: Diane Kruger on ‘The Bridge’, Playing a Character with Asperger’s and How Becoming an Actor “Never Even Seemed a Possibility”
Diane on her character: “My instincts tell me to say things with intention sometimes, which is totally wrong for this character”
Watch Two Songs From the Upcoming Broadway Musical, ‘Big Fish’, Starring Norbert Leo Butz
Big Fish, starring Norbert Leo Butz and Kate Baldwin, is headed to Broadway this September!
Ron Perlman on Working with Guillermo del Toro: “I know I’m in the hands of somebody who understands my wheelhouse and understands my approach to everything”
There are plenty of naysayers who seem to think Pacific Rim is some kind of Transformers ripoff, but they must not be paying attention. First of all, Pacific Rim has a lot more in common with Godzilla movies and, more importantly, it is directed by visionary filmmaker Guillermo del Toro.
Steve Carell on ‘The Way, Way Back’ and Playing the “Straight Man”
Steve Carell didn’t always know he was going to be a comedic actor. “I wasn’t a class clown, I never developed this comedic flair as a kid,” he said.
Watch This Dogs Death Scene. Brilliant! (video)
Watch this dog play dead. He’s better than most actors!
Donal Logue on Juggling Two Shows at Once and Why He Wrote a Book In Between Acting Jobs
It would be surprising if Donal Logue has much of a social life anymore. He recently wrote a young adult novel, runs a trucking company, and stars in not one, but three cable TV series.
Liev Schreiber on Taking His Roles Home, Why He’s Cast as Menacing Characters and Working on ‘Ray Donovan’
Liev Schreiber is earning rave reviews for his portrayal of the title character in Showtime’s new drama, Ray Donovan. But the character’s darkness could start to wear on the actor if he doesn’t separate fact from fiction.
Sam Rockwell Talks ‘The Way Way Back’ and the Inspiration for His Character
Sam Rockwell who practically walks off with the whole film, turning in a go-for broke performance as a loveable loser and mentor to the film’s adolescent protagonist, played by newcomer, Liam James.
Actors Find Growing Audiobook Industry a Lucrative Way to Use Their Talents
It’s almost a throwback to the days of the radio drama: actors who primarily act with their voice in audiobooks. And now that audiobook sales are booming, an actor can actually now make a steady income by reading aloud. The New York Times recently profiled New York City actress Gabra
Kerry Washington on Her ‘Scandal’ Character: “I have to learn things to be her all the time”
Kerry Washington had some pretty important roles in her career, including starring as Olivia Pope in ABC’s runaway hit, Scandal. “I have to learn things to be her all the time,” the actress admitted in an interview with Vanity Fair. She’s done preparation for the role by reading Jeffrey Toobin’s
Steve Carell on ‘Despicable Me 2’ and Doing More Dramatic Work to Keep Things “Interesting”
Even though Steve Carell has made his name as a comedic actor, he has never been worried about getting typecast as Michael Scott from The Office.
Elisabeth Moss Talks ‘Top of the Lake’ and How She’s “Not Beautiful Enough [to become a big star]
Elisabeth Moss is constantly getting confused for her alter ego, Peggy on AMC’s Mad Men.
If He Could, Alec Baldwin Would Quit Acting
Alec Baldwin is constantly getting into trouble with his social media habits. He once got kicked off an airplane for refusing to stop his game of Words with Friends on his cellphone, and last week he went on a tirade against a journalist who said his wife was texting during James Gandolfini’s funeral. Baldwin is now claiming he will never turn his Twitter feed back on.
Ruth Wilson on Her ‘Lone Ranger’ Role: “I had no expectation of getting it. I just put myself on tape and hoped for the best”
Considering Disney put a halt on pre-production of The Lone Ranger in 2011 because of its ballooning budget, it makes sense that the production would end up hiring lesser-known actors for the supporting roles. English actress Ruth Wilson plays the Ranger’s love interest — but the wife of his brother (played by Armie Hammer and James Badge Dale, respectively). She is best known for her appearances in BBC television movies and the series Luther.