film

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.

Learning to Fight on Film Between Batman and Bane in ‘The Dark Knight Rises’

Actor Haaron Hines on how a casting notice on Backstage.com for the summer blockbuster “The Dark Knight Rises” introduced him to a career as a movie stuntman.

Mike Pesca Reviews 'The Master' and '10 Years'

Mike Pesca also reviews "Arbitrage" and "Step Up to the Plate."

Mike Birbiglia to Host IFP’s 2012 Gotham Awards

The comedian and writer-director-star of the new film “Sleepwalk With Me” will host the 22nd annual Gotham Independent Film Awards Nov. 26 in NYC.

‘Room 237’ Explores Wild and Wonderful Theories Behind ‘The Shining’

A new documentary at the Toronto International Film Festival explores conspiracy theories in Stanley Kubrick's "The Shining." Backstage spoke with filmmaker Rodney Ascher about his film and the enduring legacy of Kubrick's masterpiece.

Ari Graynor Is Taking Your Calls

Accomplished scene-stealer Ari Graynor lands her first lead role in “For a Good Time, Call…” and returns to Broadway in “The Performers.”

VIDEO: Actors Share Backstage Stories at TIFF

At an after party co-sponsored by Backstage, the stars of “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” talked about their own personal experiences with the magazine.

VIDEO: Emma Watson, Nina Dobrev Share Style at TIFF

The stars of Summit Entertainment’s “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” spoke to us at an after party co-sponsored by Backstage following the world premiere of the film on Sept. 8 at the Toronto International Film Festival.

AFI Awards 2012 Dates and Deadlines Announced

The American Film Institute’s annual AFI Awards will be presented Jan. 11, 2013. This year’s honorees in film and television will be announced Dec. 10.

Toronto Dispatch: ‘The Impossible’ Triumphs, Catherine Keener and Christopher Walken Charm

"The Impossible," starring Naomi Watts and Ewan McGregor, is prime Oscar bait, and Christopher Walken and Catherine Keener delight in "A Late Quartet."