film

Zac Efron Leaves 'High School Musical' Behind for 'The Paperboy'

Efron’s singing and dancing days are on hold while the heartthrob explores the dark side in Lee Daniels’ controversial new film opposite Kidman and Matthew McConaughey.

Oscar-Nominee Jennifer Lawrence Is In a League of Her Own

Jennifer Lawrence has a good excuse for running late to our interview. The actor whom everyone wants to meet was on her way to the lounge of a five-star hotel for our appointment when she had the opportunity to be introduced to the creator-star of “Girls,” Lena Dunham. “I had ...

5 Keys to Doing Your Prep Work

Maxine Peake, starring in Tribeca selection "Run & Jump," shares advice and stories about staying true to yourself as an actor and succeeding at making it into a career.

Bryan Cranston Says Acting Takes ‘Total Dedication'

Bryan Cranston, who won his first SAG Awards on Sunday night, said he has no plans to take a vacation from acting anytime soon.

Casting Kids and Teens for Larry David’s HBO Movie

Sande Allesi Casting is casting child actors and adult stand-ins for “Clear History,” an HBO movie written by and starring Larry David that begins production in the Boston area this month.

Casting Extras for ‘The Hangover Part III’ in Arizona & Vegas

A film with the working title “Untitled Warner Bros. Project,” believed to be the third film in the “Hangover” franchise, is holding open calls in Ariz. and accepting online submissions in Las Vegas.

Why Casting the 'Old-Fashioned' Way Is Important

I often feel hemmed in by the business of having to package films with star talent and completely bypass the casting process to get films made. Too rarely do we get the opportunity to open the casting process up like we did and truly dig deep to find the best ...

How Megan Charpentier Got Scary for 'Mama'

But in her new film “Mama,” she takes on her most challenging role yet. In the film, she plays Victoria, who is found in the woods five years after disappearing, along with her sister Lily.

How David O. Russell's 'Silver Linings Playbook' Was Cast

Based on the novel by Matthew Quick, the film centers on a former teacher (Cooper) who moves home after being released from a mental institution.

How Casting Director Nina Gold Cast 'Les Misérables'

Finding the right faces to embody the iconic parts that make up the world of musical phenomenon “Les Misérables” proved to be quite a feat for casting director Nina Gold.