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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.

Episodes Submitted by Drama Emmy Nominees Revealed

Emmy judges are required to watch one episode that the acting nominee selects from the eligible season. Here's a look at the episodes that were submitted by acting nominees in drama categories this year.

Late Summer Roundup of New Cable TV Pilots and Series

Cable networks like FX, Lifetime, TV Land, AMC, SyFy, TNT, MTV, and Nickelodeon are attracting top talent from film and broadcast TV for new projects.

ABC Recasting Roles for Season Two of Tim Allen's 'Last Man Standing'

Three actors have been replaced and another role is now being recast in the ABC sitcom, which stars Tim Allen and returns for its second season this fall.

Bill Hader Talks 'SNL,' Emmys, and the Origin of Stefon

Bill Hader was shocked to hear he earned him an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for "Saturday Night Live."

Comedian W. Kamau Bell Is 'Totally Biased' on FX

The sociopolitical comedian has relocated from the Bay Area to Brooklyn for his TV debut, hosting his own late-night comedy show.

CDs Laura Schiff and Carrie Audino Help Create the ‘Mad Men’ World

They recently spoke to Back Stage about working with Matt Weiner, avoiding stunt casting, and finding the perfect actor to play Don Draper’s new wife.

Emmy Nominee Jeff Greenberg Casts the Funny for ‘Modern Family’

Leading up to the Emmys, Back Stage will be speaking with nominated casting directors. "Modern Family" CD Jeff Greenberg shares his secrets.

Tony Winner John Gallagher Jr. Stars in HBO’s ‘The Newsroom’

The seasoned theater actor spends his time as senior producer Jim Harper in HBO’s "The Newsroom."

New Hispanic Net MundoFox Hires Adriana Ibanez as EVP of Programming

The former Telemundo exec will oversee programming and acquisitions for the new Spanish-language network MundoFox, which is scheduled to launch in August.