February is Masters Month for Actors
Right now, this month, being an actor is like being a sports fan in late April. Agents are talking themselves hoarse and typing their fingers bloody trying to get their clients a star-making role in a network pilot. More »

Tony Sheldon on Judy Garland in 'A Star Is Born,' Colin Bates in 'Billy Elliot'
Judy Garland in "A Star Is Born" never fails to exhilarate me and leave me shattered at the end of the film. It seems to be the pinnacle of her career and shows absolutely every facet of her talent. More »

Kenneth Branagh Takes On a Legend
After Golden Globe and SAG award nominations, Branagh is being recognized by the Academy for his funny, furious portrayal of Sir Laurence Olivier in "My Week With Marilyn." More »

'Happy Endings' Guest James Wolk Is Open to Pilots
"It's like taking a bite of great food, and you want more," the "Lone Star" vet tells THR. "I'm excited for people to see me in that light and thankful for the experience -- because now I want to get back to that." More »

2 More Autism-Friendly Shows Planned For Broadway
Two more autism-friendly performances of Broadway musicals will be offered this spring and fall following the success last year of the first showing of a Broadway show specially altered for those diagnosed with the disorder. More »

'Revenge' Star Gabriel Mann Teases Upcoming Nolan Flashbacks
The actor says his character's mysterious relationship with Emily's father will become clear and teases what can be expected when "Knots Landing's" William Devane guest stars on the ABC series. More »

VIDEO: Camping It Up With 'Joyful Noise' Director Todd Graff
"It's all going to the same playbook over and over," admits "Joyful Noise" director Todd Graff. "Not only is it people performing, but performing in competitions and benefits and big final numbers." More »

The Berlin Film Festival: Why It Still Matters for Hollywood
The A-listers will be out in force, the films will go on to awards-season glory, and the European Film Market will be a dealmaking juggernaut when the 62nd annual showcase begins Feb. 9. More »

TV Pilots 2012: The Complete Guide
Projects from Shonda Rhimes, Kevin Williamson, Ryan Murphy, Josh Schwartz and Greg Berlanti highlight the comedy and drama offerings for the five broadcast networks. More »

'A Better Life' Star Demian Bichir's 30-Year Journey to the Oscars
The surprise best actor contender beat out Michael Fassbender and Leonardo DiCaprio for a nomination, leaving many wondering, "Who is Demian Bichir?" More »

'Smash' EPs on 'Glee': 'The World Is Big Enough for Both These Shows'
Creator Theresa Rebeck, songwriters Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman tell THR how the series has changed since its inception at Showtime, comparisons to the Fox hit and just who the series is made for. More »

Meaghan Rath Is Not Your Typical Ghost on 'Being Human'
The Montreal-native portrays a ghost who lives with a vampire and a werewolf. Even though Rath has been acting regularly in Canada over the last decade, she is still considered a new face in America. More »

Supermodel Sara Ziff Starts Labor Movement With The Model Alliance
As New York prepares for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week to kick off on February 9, some models who will walk those runways are putting together a different kind of industry event. More »

Pilots Overwhelmingly AFTRA for 4th Year in a Row
About 80% of broadcast network pilots are being produced under AFTRA jurisdiction this year, a slight dip from recent years – but still a polar opposite from 2008, when about 90% were SAG. More »

VIDEO: 'Best Man' Cast Meets the Press
Taking a note from Vidal's 1960 drama about a presidential convention, the event was held like a press conference with cast member Donna Hanover, a reporter and TV host as well as an actor, taking on moderator duties. More »

'Priscilla Queen of the Desert' Ticket Giveaway
Flavorpill is offering you the chance to win tickets to the Broadway musical "Priscilla Queen of the Desert." All you have to do is like Flavorpill on Facebook. More »

PHOTO GALLERY: Back Stage Hosts Cocktail Hour With Entertainment Pros
Back Stage invited New York casting directors, agents, managers, and producers to The Ainsworth on Thursday night for an evening of cocktails and networking. More »

Marylouise Burke Takes on Another Character Role in 'Rx'
Veteran actor Marylouise Burke is working now more than ever. "I was always a character actress, even when I was an ingénue," she says, laughing. More »

Kevin Smith Engages Fans at 'Live From Behind' Event
Director/writer/podcaster Kevin Smith spoke live at the Scotiabank Theatre in Toronto on Thursday. However, "Silent Bob" fans could view the three-hour event from 300 movie theaters across North America. More »

How Two Background Players Met, Married, and Made Money
Joan Preston never thought she'd find romance—let alone a husband—on a set where she was working as a background player. But that's precisely what happened. More »

The Creator of 'Smash' Knows Her Way Around a Play
While America awaits the debut of the TV series "Smash," its creator is well ahead, planning tiny details of Episode 13. More »

Playwrights and Theaters Join Japan Benefit Push
Celebrated playwrights including Stephen Sondheim, Tony Kushner and Edward Albee have joined a fundraiser to mark the anniversary of a devastating earthquake in Japan. More »

5 NFL Stars Who Became Movie Stars
Super Bowl Sunday is upon us, a special, heartwarming time to gather with friends, eat too much queso and make ridiculous side bets on how long the national anthem will last and who will be forced to punt first. More »

Agent to Actors: 'I Will Drop You' During Pilot Season
Deadline.com's Nikki Finke acquired a strongly worded email from self-employed agent Ryan Hayden to his clients. Hayden admonished actors for bothering him about "small stuff" during this year's busy pilot season. More »

Louis C.K.'s Advice for Surviving the Pilot Process
Louis C.K. makes television his way. At least, that's been his model for success in two seasons of his acclaimed FX comedy series, "Louie." More »