SAG National Board of Directors Unanimously Establishes Merger Task Force
Guild Task Force to work directly with AFTRA counterparts to develop formal merger plan for approval by National Boards in January 2012.
Taylor Kitsch: “I really feel like I am where I’m at because no one will outwork me”
” I will do absolutely anything to get where I need to be. It’s a rare quality now.”
Networking Made Easy
The key to being a genuine networker, is to become a master at making introductions.
Mad Men’s Aaron Staton Goes Virtual for the New Game from Rockstar – LA Noire
On the set of Mad Men playing account executive Ken Cosgrove, Aaron Staton deals with multiple cameras but probably not 32 at one time.
An Interview Tip for Actors – Don’t Always Talk About Your Resume
During an interview you have an opportunity to show a new or interesting side of your personality, but most actors don’t know where to begin or what to say.
Chris Colfer – The Busiest 20 Year-Old in the Business
During the interview, he also states that “I’ve tried being other people, but being myself just suits me best.”
Robert Pattinson talks about, what else? Elephants
In a recent sit-down with USA Today, Twilight star Robert Pattinson opened up on a variety of subjects, including everything from elephants to the music he’s been listening to lately.
Robert Redford Talks “The Conspirator”
With his new film, The Conspirator, director Robert Redford tells the tale a woman on the other side of John Wilkes Booth, who shot and killed President Abraham Lincoln at Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C. in 1865.
It’s Really Hard to Say “Goodbye” (Especially When Millions of People are Watching You)
Don’t you wish you could skip from the meaty part of the exchange to pressing that little red button on your phone? For a lucky few, there is a way; get cast in a Hollywood picture.
Audiences Letting Broadway Come to Them
“We thought it would be a great marketing tool, particularly for the road, and we were enamored of the idea of capturing the original company,” Memphis co-producer Sue Frost is quoted as saying.
Don’t Be An Emotionless Zombie!
As actors, the conduit through which we tell stories and express is through feeling.
Daniel Radcliffe: “This is a Huge Year for Me”
“I wanted to make sure people knew that I wanted to work and I didn’t necessarily want to take the easy option of just immediately signing up to a ten-part fantasy series,” the English actor explained.
“Law & Order: Criminal Intent” tackles “Spider-Man: Turn off the Dark”
While no one will come right out and say the episode is inspired by the Broadway show, CI’s musical Icarus has a high maintenance director over seeing the extravagent production who has recently fallen off the wagon , and a rock-star composer named “Arno”.
Screenplay: ‘The Adjustment Bureau’
Director: George Nolfi
Cast: Matt Damon, Emily Blunt, Anthony Mackie, John Slattery, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Michael Kelly, Terence Stamp
Amy Poehler Talks “Parks,” Gives Advice to Aspiring Actors
Amy Poehler: “Honestly, genuinely be prepared to be broke for, like, 15 years. If you can create your own stuff and work with the right people, something will happen.”
‘Thank You’ Cards – Politeness Goes A Long Way
Sending a ‘Thank You’ card not only acknowledges that you are thankful for being given the opportunity to audition, but also reminds the casting director of your name and face
Laryngologist Offers Advice for Singers
“Don’t abuse your speaking voice,” “Warm up at the same time every day,” “Sing within your vocal range,” “Drink lots of water,” “Don’t smoke” and “Drink moderately and avoid loud bars.”
Screenplay: ‘Battle – Los Angeles’
Director: Jonathan Liebesman
Cast: Aaron Eckhart, Michelle Rodriguez, Ramon Rodriguez, Bridget Moynahan, Ne-Yo, Michael Peña
Writers: Chris Bertolini
Interview: Morgan Spurlock “We talked to a couple actors who shall remain nameless… They didn’t wanna go on camera and talk about this”
The filmmaker talks about why certain actors didn’t want to go on camera for an interview and how he see’s the future of product placement!
‘Jerusalem’ Comes to Broadway
When Jerusalem opens Thursday night, New York will no doubt find a fresh and able cast directed by Ian Rickson, including Mackenzie Crook (star of runaway hit sitcom The Office), John Gallagher, Jr., and Max Baker, ready to offer unusually bright theater in the Broadway main ring.