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Networks Developing Comedy and Drama Projects for 2013 Pilot Season

Check out which new TV projects ABC, NBC, Fox, CBS, and the CW picked up for development this week.

Anna Camp Pushes Her Boundaries in 'Pitch Perfect' and 'The Mindy Project'

Anna Camp chats with Backstage about her new movie, "Pitch Perfect," her new TV series "The Mindy Project," and opening new chapters in life.

The Contract Specifics of Guest-Starring Roles

Working Actor Michael Kostroff explains how guest-starring roles on TV shows are contracted and how TV work could affect being cast in serious films.

How Celebrities on TV Affect the Unknown Actor's Career

The money may be great for movie stars on TV, but Secret Agent Man says the pay’s not too shabby for newbies either.

How To Make Your Mark On a Character During Pilot Season

I’ve seen many a time when casting had a particular type in mind for a role, and then went in a completely different direction because the actor gave such an extraordinary read, and most of all, brought a uniqueness to the character that they hadn’t seen.

The Major Players in Pilot Season Auditions

When you get to the studio and network tests, these are the faces you’ll be seeing before you—hopefully—get the role.

Megan Hilty Worked Hard to Become a 'Smash'

She may play a schemer on “Smash,” but Megan Hilty got where she is through hard work and talent.

'New Girl' Star Zooey Deschanel Found Success Her Own Way

Zooey Deschanel, who stars as Jess on "New Girl," shares how following your own path is the key to acting success.

Meet the Stars of the Winter TV Season

Sutton Foster, Josh Gad, Shay Mitchell, Danny Pudi, and Antony Starr talk about the shift in the television industry, the benefits of putting yourself on tape instead of auditioning in the room, and the importance of Twitter.

‘Mad Men’ Star Christina Hendricks on Auditions

The Emmy-nominated actor explains how playing Joan Holloway on five seasons of AMC’s “Mad Men” has changed her audition experiences.