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Casting Young African-American Girl for Nina Simone Biopic

Zoe Saldana is set to star as Nina Simone in the film, and CD Heidi Levitt is casting an African-American girl to play the iconic jazz singer as a child.

Tim Grierson Reviews 'Premium Rush' and 'Hit and Run'

Tim Grierson reviews "Sleepwalk With Me," "Little White Lies," and "Somewhere Between."

Golden Globes Dates and Deadlines Announced

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association's 70th annual Golden Globe Awards will be presented Jan. 13, 2013. The nominees will be announced Dec. 13.

Mike Birbiglia Writes, Directs, and Stars in ‘Sleepwalk With Me’

Comedian and storyteller Mike Birbiglia opens up about the making of his new film, learning to laugh at himself, and going to comedy college.

SAG-AFTRA Honors Dick Van Dyke with Life Achievement Award

The 86-year-old stage, screen, and radio veteran will receive his award at the 19th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Jan. 27, 2013.

Mike Birbiglia on Making the ‘Once’ of Comedy Movies

The writer, director, and star of “Sleepwalk With Me” worked with casting director Jennifer Euston to cast comedians to portray comedians.

28th Annual Artios Awards Nominees Announced

CSA nominates CDs Bernard Telsey, Tara Rubin, Jim Carnahan, Francine Maisler, and more for 2012 awards honoring excellence in casting for theater, film, and television.

Movie Theaters Facing Debt or Closure During Digital Revolution

As the movie studios push for all-digital distribution, independent theaters struggle to afford new projection systems that will replace film prints.

Tim Grierson Reviews 'The Expendables 2' and 'The Odd Life of Timothy Green'

Tim Grierson reviews "ParaNorman," "Sparkle," "Compliance," "Cosmopolis," "Robot & Frank," and "Chicken With Plums."

James Marsden is Only Getting Better in 'Robot & Frank' and 'Bachelorette'

James Marsden, who can be seen in the upcoming indie flick "Robot & Frank," on imitating SNL characters to get girls and being typecast.