Biography: Gillian Jacobs
Gillian Jacobs vibrant presence has been noted by audiences in the film, stage, and television mediums.
Biography: Derek Luke
Derek Luke previously starred for Focus Features as real-life South African hero Patrick Chamusso in Catch a Fire. His performance brought him Satellite and Black Reel Award nominations, as well as the Breakthrough Award from the Hollywood Awards and the Star of Tomorrow Award from the Motion Picture Club.
Julianne Moore on Why She Likes Acting
“I really, genuinely like working. I like acting. It’s interesting to me”
The Amazing Spider-Man’s Sally Field and Martin Sheen on Why They Never Watch Dailies
When the respective careers of Sally Field and Martin Sheen are considered, the word “legacy” should immediately come to mind. With the combined acting careers of both incredible actors, there is more than one hundred years of experience in which to boast.
TV Comedy Actresses Roundtable with Zooey Deschanel, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Christina Applegate, Laura Dern, Jane Lynch, Martha Plimpton and Julie Bowen
In this interview, TV comedy actresses Zooey Deschanel, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Christina Applegate, Laura Dern, Jane Lynch, Martha Plimpton and Julie Bowen talk about their careers, acting and more.
Chloë Grace Moretz on the ‘Carrie’ Remake
Chloë Grace Moretz talked about her newest role in the remake of Carrie, the story of a shy teenager who is the butt of practical jokes at her small-town high school. When she develops telekinetic powers, the town and the students are about to experience one long, horrific night.
How Does Michael Shannon Describe Acting?
Michael Shannon was asked a handful of mostly New York-centric questions recently but this one about acting caught my eye.
Andrew Garfield on His Increased Profile and the Differences in Acting on Stage & Film
If you have yet to hear about this Andrew Garfield fellow, you obviously haven’t been paying attention to the significant coverage of his starring role in Broadway’s recent revival of Death of a Salesman and the even bigger coverage of his turn as Peter Parker in The Amazing Spider-Man.
Kate Winslet On Her Body, Her Confidence and Working with Big-Headed Stars
A few years ago a band called the Silver Brazilians released a song titled “Kate Winslet”, which served as an ode to the beauty of the titular Titanic actress. However, with lyrics like “Kate Winslet / You know you look so fine / When they talk about your weight girl / I wouldn’t pay no mind / I’m no diplomat / but you look better fat / Kate Winslet,” it does mention Winslet’s often-discussed figure in a less-than-flattering way.
Eugene Levy on ‘Cheap’ Humor and Working with Tyler Perry
I like Eugene Levy, I really do. It’s kind of hard to put that in writing though, because as endearing as Levy is in Christopher Guest’s mockumentries and as Jim’s Dad in the American Pie movies, he’s in some incredibly awful movies. The SCTV veteran has starred in such “gems” as Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd, New York Minute, The Man, Ri¢hie Ri¢h’s Christmas Wish, and Madea’s Witness Protection, which is now in theaters and is one of the most negatively-reviewed films of Levy’s career.
Falling Skies’ Noah Wyle On Fighting Aliens and Becoming the Show’s Elder Statesman
Actor Noah Wyle has been making the rounds in promotion of his starring role in the TNT series Falling Skies. Now in it’s second season, Wyle had some personal and professional obstacles to overcome when he first started on the set of the Steven Spielberg executive produced alien drama.
6 Things We Missed While We were Away
After being back on the east coast for almost 3 weeks – I was visiting my parents in Maryland and took a quick trip to NYC – we’re back in full-on posting mode. I tried to post as much as I could but you know the drill when you’re away, I’m sure.
Newsroom’s Jeff Daniels: “We get a new play, basically, 90 pages every two weeks. And there is little to no rehearsal”
Actor Jeff Daniels has been making the rounds in promotion of his latest role in Aaron Sorkin’s new hit HBO series, The Newsroom, that just managed to rake in 2.1 million viewers in its debut.
Sutton Foster on ‘Bunheads’ and Fame: ”When I decided to be an actor, I never thought about celebrity”
Despite winning two Tonys, Sutton Foster was ready for something different. She said that starring in the hit production of Anything Goes was wearing her out. “I did 300 performances,” she said. “Doing the same thing every night. I had to overcome a lot personally and professionally. I needed something new. I was thinking maybe I should take a year off and move to San Diego and work in a taco shack.”
Mark Wahlberg on Filming with ‘Ted’: “It took some getting used to but in the end it was a great experience”
One of the most anticipated films of summer 2012 is Ted, the first film directed by Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane. The movie is about a man named John Bennett whose childhood wish of his teddy bear coming to life has come true while he was an adult.
New Actors’ Treaty Protects the Intellectual Property Rights of Actors
While directors, screenwriters and musicians are protected by international copyright laws actors have been left vulnerable.
Are You Treating Your Career Like Your Loser Boyfriend/Girlfriend?
It’s really hard to meet the right person when you insist on staying with the wrong one. And the same goes for your acting career.
Tuition Hikes at UK Drama Schools Leads to Less Applicants
When jobless in a tough economic climate, sometimes the best plan is to go back to school. After all, getting a degree that you could use toward getting a better job when the economy eventually turns around rather than dedicating all your time and energy searching for a job that isn’t available at this time. However, despite that often-shared advice, drama school applications in the UK have fallen by as much as 14.2% for the upcoming academic year.
Gillian Jacobs on Her ‘End of the World’ Kissing Fest and the Upcoming Season of ‘Community’
Gillian Jacobs had to forget her inhibitions for her cameo in the new indie Seeking a Friend at the End of the World. The actress, who also plays Britta on NBC’s Community, plays a waitress who becomes involved in a end-of-the-world kissing fest… ok, orgy.
Brendan Griffin on the Long Trip to Success for ‘Clybourne Park’
Originally set for a 16-week run, Clybourne Park has recently been extended by three weeks because of strong sales. One of the actors enjoying that success is Brendan Griffin, who appeared in the original Playwrights Horizons production.