casting directors

The (Artios Awards) Show Must Go On

Due to Hurricane Sandy, the 28th Annual Artios Awards became a West Coast event, where winners included Jennifer Euston, Mark Saks, and Susan Shopmaker, among others.

Casting Goes On, With or Without Electricity

The casting process continues, even as casting directors such as Laura Rosenthal struggle to call in actors.

New York Artios Awards Names 2012 Host and Presenters

Victor Garber will host and Nina Arianda, Cheyenne Jackson, and Cristin Milioti are among the presenters at the CSA’s 28th annual Artios Awards ceremony Oct. 29 in New York City.

NBC Pilot From Former ‘House’ Producer Hires CD

Casting director Amy Lippens will cast “I Am Victor,” an NBC drama pilot described as “House as a divorce attorney.”

Using Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube?

" We're entering a new era where everyone is using MySpace, Facebook, and Twitter, and it would be silly not to take advantage of that." -- Sean Marks, Barbara McNamara Casting

Seth Yanklewitz Takes Charge at Fox

CD Seth Yanklewitz was named Fox's VP of Casting thanks to Zooey Deschanel and the "New Girl" pilot.

New Film Celebrates Late, Great Casting Director Marion Dougherty

Backstage speaks with filmmaker Tom Donahue about “Casting By,” his new documentary about influential Hollywood casting director Marion Dougherty that also examines the mysteries of the casting profession.

On the Red Carpet at the Artios Awards (Slideshow)

Hurricane Sandy might have shut down the festivities in New York, but the stars still came out in L.A. on Monday night to celebrate this year’s best achievements in casting at the 2012 Artios Awards.

Comedies Starring Adam Driver, Damon Wayans Jr. Begin Casting

Nancy Foy and Alexa Fogel will cast "Let's Be Cops," while Jeanne McCarthy and Nicole Abellera will cast "The Coward."

Adam Sandler Comedy Western, 'Maze Runner' Adaptation Get Casting Directors

"Ridiculous 6," starring Adam Sandler, will be cast by Demo/McCarthy, while "The Maze Runner" will be cast by Denise Chamian.