Sean Penn Says Most Actors Are Doing ‘a bunch of monkey f–– rat movies’
Sean Penn is a polarizing figure in the film industry not only because of his political opinions, but also because of his opinions on the industry as a whole.
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.
Understudies and Standbys Talk About Their Often Thankless Job
For Broadway audiences, there might not be anything more disappointing than an announcement that one of the main cast members of the show you’re seeing has been replaced for the performance you are seeing. It’s particularly frustrating when the cast member being replaced is the major star that convinced you to buy the ticket in the first place.
Zero Dark Thirty’s Jason Clarke Talks Character Research
After starring with Jessica Chastain in 2011’s Texas Killing Fields and this year’s Lawless, actor Jason Clarke teamed up with the leading lady again this year for Zero Dark Thirty, a film about the hunt for Osama bin Laden.
Jessica Chastain on Not Acting Vulnerable in ‘Zero Dark Thirty’
I don’t think any actress has had the rapid career trajectory of Jessica Chastain — in 2010 she was a virtual unknown, and in a few weeks she will likely be nominated for an Oscar for the second consecutive year. She’s already been nominated for many other awards for Zero Dark Thirty, in which she stars as a CIA operative named Maya who was instrumental in locating Osama bin Laden’s hiding place.
Yvonne Strahovski on Prepping for Her Role on ‘Dexter’
Let’s be clear about one thing—Yvonne Strahovski has learned a thing or two about how to get away with murder after playing a serial killer (and a girlfriend to one) on Showtime’s Dexter.
Review: ‘Hyde Park on Hudson’
If you’ve ever wanted to watch a former president get a handjob, well you are in luck my friend, because the new film, Hyde Park on the Hudson, is now in theaters.
Review: ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’
If you’re a fan of the series, you’re bound to love it. If not….
How Christopher Walken Prepares for a Role and Why He Wishes He Could Use Cue Cards On Set
Christopher Walken wants everyone to know that he understands why people might think he’s a tad creepy—it probably doesn’t help matters that his new film is called Seven Psychopaths.
Ian McKellan Talks Gandalf, Retiring and Why Coming Out Helped His Acting
Ian McKellan is back reprising his role as Gandalf in the highly-anticipated release of The Hobbit.
Amanda Seyfried Talks About Unwinding on the Set of ‘Les Misérables’
Actress Amanda Seyfried probably never envisioned herself as one of the stars of the film adaptation of the beloved musical Les Misérables when she was appearing in small roles on soap operas as a teenager
Dominic West on His Early Film Roles: “I was a disaster”
Dominic West is quick to admit that he struggled early on in his career, in movies like 28 Days and Mona Lisa Smile. Despite his high-wattage costars, Sandra Bullock and Julia Roberts, West felt out of place.
Alan Cumming on ‘Any Day Now’ and Perfecting a Queens Accent
Instead of taking it easy on his breaks from appearing on CBS’ hit drama, The Good Wife, Cumming uses his time to take on demanding projects, like the new film, Any Day Now.
First Look at ‘Game of Thrones’ Emilia Clarke as Holly Golightly in ‘Truman Capote’s Breakfast at Tiffany’s’
Here are the first photos of Emilia Clarke (Calisi from HBO’s Game of Thrones) as ‘Holly Golightly.’
Christopher McDonald, Peter Gerety and Peter Scolari Join Tom Hanks in Broadway’s ‘Lucky Guy’
Bosom Buddies Reunion! Ok, not exactly but if you’re a fan of the sitcom that starred Tom Hanks and Peter Scolari, this is as close as we’ll get. Additional casting has been announced for the Lucky Guy, the show that will mark Hanks Broadway debut. The new play, by the
Dont Cry For Them? ‘Evita’ To Close on Broadway
It was announced yesterday that the 2012 Tony Award-nominated production of Evita, starring Ricky Martin (Che), Elena Roger (Eva) and Tony Award-winner Michael Cerveris (Perón), will play its final performance on Saturday, January 26th.
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.
Shia LaBeouf Will Be Making His Broadway Debut Alongside Alec Baldwin in ‘Orphans’
Shia LaBeouf will make his Broadway debut this spring in Orphans. Directed by Daniel Sullivan, LaBeouf will star alongside Alec Baldwin in the Lyle Kessler play.
Actress Sues Cinemax Alleging that She Was Bullied into Performing Sex Scenes
Earlier this week a lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles Superior Court against Time Warner, HBO, Cinemax and the production company True Crime LLC by an actress claiming that she was bullied into appearing nude and performing simulated sex on an episode of the Cinemax series Femme Fatale as well as being sexually harassed and placed in a dangerous work environment.
Hugh Jackman Explains Why Shooting ‘Les Mis’ Was More Physically Demanding Than ‘Wolverine’
Despite being well-known for his absolute love of musicals, Hugh Jackman has never appeared in a film version of a musical until this month’s Les Misérables, one of the most successful stage musicals of all time. Jackman explains to Movieline why doing a musical is harder than an X-Men movie… and it’s not because Jean Valjean, who he plays in Les Misérables, lacks retractable claws.