television

Alexis Alexanian Elected New Board President of NYWIFT

New York Women in Film & Television's board of directors announces the election of Alexis Alexanian as its president; five new board members also elected.

Now Casting Principals, Extras, and Stand-Ins for NBC's 'Chicago Fire'

Paskal Rudnicke Casting is casting principal roles and Joan Philo Casting is casting extras for "Chicago Fire," a new NBC drama series shooting in Chicago.

USA Finalizes Orders for Two Single-Camera Comedy Pilots

"Paging Dr. Freed" and "Sirens," which aim for 2013 debuts, are the cable channel's first forays into original comedy programming in over a decade.

Now Casting Extras in Portland for Season Three of 'Portlandia'

SMH Casting needs extras for the third season of Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein's IFC sketch comedy series, which begins shooting this month in Oregon.

Take Advantage of Cable TV's High Batting Average

How cable shows such as "Mad Men," "Hot in Cleveland," and "Louie" are achieving critical and commercial success by taking big risks.

Comedy Central Picks Up Three New Series Starring Standups for 2013

Up-and-coming standup comics Anthony Jeselnik, Amy Schumer, and Ben Hoffman will each debut their new shows on Comedy Central next year.

FX President John Landgraf on Louis C.K. and 'Louie'

Landgraf, head of cable channel FX, talks about working with Louis C.K. and leaving the comedian alone to create each season of his acclaimed show "Louie."

Back Stage Featured on Season Finale of AMC's 'Mad Men'

In the June 10 finale episode of "Mad Men," Megan (Jessica Pare), aspiring actress and wife of Don Draper, reads Back Stage to find her next audition.

Performance Coach Trapper Felides on Coaching ‘The Next Big Thing’

Trapper Felides, whose new reality show, “The Next Big Thing: NY,” reveals his formula for success in the entertainment industry.

Meet the Man Behind 'Mad Men's' Michael Ginsberg

Actor Ben Feldman is stealing scenes as Michael Ginsberg, the new guy in the office on the AMC drama series "Mad Men."