Actress Beverly Roberts, 95, Dies
Beverly Roberts, who played rugged dames in Warner Bros. potboilers of the 1930s, died July 12 in her sleep of natural causes in Laguna Niguel, Calif. She was 95.
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'Chess in Concert' Hitting the Big Screen
Movie theaters will be alive to the sound of "Chess in Concert" after alternative content distributor More2Screen and Warner Music Entertainment struck a theatrical distribution deal.
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Movie Studios Try to Harness 'Twitter Effect'
Audiences are voicing snap judgments on movies faster and to more people than ever before on Twitter, and their ability to create a box office hit or a flop is forcing major studios to revamp marketing campaigns.
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'Futurama' Casting for New Actors
"While replacing these talented actors will be difficult, the show must go on. We are confident that we will find terrific new performers to give voice to (creators) Matt (Groening) and David (Cohen)'s brilliantly subversive characters."
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Agents of Change: Philanthropy in Hollywood
Operation Amped is sponsored by William Morris Endeavor. As such, it is one of a host of philanthropic organizations across the city and indeed the whole country that have benefited from the major agencies' largesse.
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A Few Streets to the Left of 'Avenue Q'
"Are there any children in the audience?" a Kermit-the-frog clone asked in recent show. When spectators answered "No," the green-coated puppet announced, "Thank God," before belting out the lyrics of "Whiskey Bar" by The Doors.
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Exhibitors and Sponsors at This Year's Actorfest
Please check back for a list of exhibitors and sponsors who will be available at this year's Actorfest.
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Actorfest LA Registration Is Now Open!
Back Stage is proud to announce that the website for Actorfest LA 2009 is now live. However, registration will begin shortly.
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Actorfest NY Registration Is Open! Register Now!
Back Stage is proud to announce that the website for Actorfest NY 2009 is now live.
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The Last Word: What Was Your First Acting Job in NY?
For an upcoming installment of our Last Word column, Back Stage wants to know: What was the first acting job you booked after arriving in NY?
