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The article informs that GSN and feature producer John Jacobs of Anger Management are heading to the Arctic Station. Producer has set up the animated pilot presentation at the cabler, with Sony Pictures TV to produce. Skein revolves around a military officer who, as punishment, is sent to a desolate station in the north where his only friend is a 7-foot-tall yeti. Pair watch TV endlessly via a satellite that picks up nothing but old gameshows. Jacobs described the project as a cross between Mystery Science Theater 3000 and Beavis and Butt-Head.

The article focuses on how stage actors and actresses prepare for their performances. According to Mark Rylance, he had to keep himself to himself in portraying his wild, demanding, and alcholic-fueled character in the theatrical production "Jerusalem." Brian Bedford mentions that she had to re-read the story of "The Importance of Being Earnest," in playing the character of Lady Bracknell to make a strong connection to her and start experimenting herself in preparation for her performance.

The article discusses the views of various film directors about the major challenges they faced in putting their respective ensembles together. Director of the film "Atonement," suggests that Jina Jay should find three different actresses to play the role of Briony. Casandra Kulukundis of the movie "There Will Be Blood," says director Paul Thomas Anderson wanted unknown actors and nonactors. Susie Figgis of the film "Sweeney Todd," says the picture was one of her toughest projects.

The article features the life and work of actor/director Al Pacino, the recipient of the 2007 American Film Institute (AFI) Life Achievement Award. Pacino's earliest memories of performing, his passion for the classics and stage acting, and his film credits and acting awards are highlighted. Pacino also shares his views about acting and fame, being an actor, and choosing roles.

The article presents a list of actors with supporting roles and their respective motion pictures in the U.S. The actors include Matt Dillon in "Crash," Paul Giamatti in "Cinderella Man," Clifton Collins Jr. in "Capote," Richard Jenkins in "North Country," Frank Langella in "Good Night, and Good Luck," Peter Sarsgaard in "Jarhead," Bob Hoskins in "Mrs. Henderson Presents," Donald Sutherland in "Pride & Prejudice," Ken Watanabe in "Memoirs of a Geisha" and George Clooney in "Syriana."

The article presents a list of lead actors and their respective motion pictures and television programs in the U.S. Among the actors include Philip Seymour Hoffman in "Capote," Heath Ledger in "Brokeback Mountain," David Strathairn in "Good Night, and Good Luck," Joaquin Phoenix in "Walk the Line," Viggo Mortensen in "A History of Violence," Russell Crowe "Cinderella Man," Jeff Daniels in "The Squid and the Whale," Ralph Fiennes in "The Constant Gardener," Terrence Howard in "Hustle & Flow" and among others.

An interview with actor and film producer Brad Pitt about his Academy Award nominated films "Moneyball" and "The Tree of Life" is presented. He mentions the challenges of collaborating with director Terrence Malick in "The Tree of Life." Pitt shares how he balances being a producer and actor in a film at the same time. He adds that "Moneyball" is a unique story and urged Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. to push through with the film.

The article focuses on the career of Mary Tyler Moore in dancing and acting. It mentions that the career of Moore has started in a commercials where she is dancing across the screen as an appliance mascot the Happy Hotpoint girl in 1950. It says that her career in acting began when she was casted by Robert Redford as a paralyzed and unconscionable mother Beth Conrad in the 1980 film "Ordinary People."

The article reports on the subcontracting deals between Technicolor Inc. and Deluxe Entertainment Services Group Inc. that would end their competition over 35 millimeter release printing, wherein, Deluxe will take over the release printing for major studios in Canada and the U.S. under the deal.

The article focuses on the statements by California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on his career to be pursued as he leaves his office and on his political life. Schwarzenegger notes that he may take several possibilities such as writing books and doing new movies. He notes that he does not concede his legacy as a reformer as he cites the 28 billion dollars deficit of the state. He adds that suspicion of people is present when an outsider enter in politics to help in fighting economic crisis.

The article profiles American actress Gwyneth Paltrow. It notes that though Paltrow was born to director-producer Bruce Paltron and actress Blythe Danner, she has proven herself in the movie industry because of her extraordinary talent, hard work, and unparalleled professionalism. Paltrow's role in the film "Shakespeare in Love" which gained her an Oscar award is also highlighted.

The article presents the author's views regarding gender distinctions in Oscars. It presents various statements of actors and actresses regarding the separate acting categories of the Academy Awards. Moreover, it also discusses the number of actresses which garnered Oscar recognition for playing men such as Cate Blanchett for the film "I'm Not There," and Linda Hunt for "The Year of Living Dangerously."

The article profiles British writer and actress Emma Thompson. It states that Thompson received two Oscar awards and British Academy of Film & Television Arts awards. However, it indicates that she kept them on the mantelpiece since she is not allowed to show those awards. Thompson describes her home in London, England as a family home. It indicates that Thompson does not want to focus on one type of genre but she wants to explore new territories both in her acting and screenwriting.

The article presents an analysis of film actors who would likely win awards. The author reveals that many critics favor George Clooney for his performance in "Up in the Air." He also states that some noticed the outstanding performance of Jeff Bridges in "Crazy Heart." He mentions that Jeremy Renner could benefit from the success of his film "The Hurt Locker."

The article presents the nominees for the Golden Globes Awards on January 17, 2010. The author mentions the nominees in the drama actor category including Tobey Maguire, George Clooney and Colin Firth. He also discusses the nomination of Emily Blunt of "The Young Victoria" in the lead drama actress, which could help the film's sales.

The article focuses on the possibility of an upset in the Oscars. The author cites the nomination of actress Laura Linney for "The Savages" in 2008 despite her failure to secure nominations for the Golden Globes and Screen Actors Guild Awards. According to bloggers, surprises can happen especially if the film and performance connects with Academy members.

The article profiles actor Laz Alonzo. He shares that acting is always his biggest passion despite having a career as an investment banker. He reveals that the biggest opportunity that landed him in the acting industry is the film "Jarhead" wherein he was picked to do the role of a black Cuban. Alonzo notes that the films "Rocky" and "Gladiator" inspired him to pursue acting career.

The article offers opinions of television (TV) actress Patricia Arquette on her choice of playing the role of a psychic paralegal in the U.S. TV drama "Medium." According to Arquette, she liked the grounded portrayal of a middle-class household, and for her, the psychic phenomena was really interesting. Arquette mentions that she made the acting choice with creator and executive producer Glenn Gordon Caron after meeting the real-life character whose experiences inspired the show.

The article presents the marketing strategy for the upcoming ABC television program "Cougar Town," starring Courteney Cox. The author mentions that the marketing team of ABC has decided to create mock outdoor advertising materials for Jules Cobb Real Estate. Additionally, it notes that the team is preparing to launch a web site for the real estate agency.

The article reports on the team up of producers Gil Cates Jr. and Caitlin Murney in forming Ten/Four Pictures who aimed to develop, co-produce, and finance features in the $8 million-$15 million range. It notes that the shingle plans to deliver four features over the next three years in the wake of overall retrenchment by the majors from moderately price projects. It mentions that the duo selected the Ten/Four moniker due to Cates' birthday which fall in October and Murney's in April.

The article discusses actress Cameron Diaz's first time role as a fierce mother of three in the film "My Sister's Keeper" in her 15 year-career in the U.S. She hardly seems old enough to have teenagers but Diaz is headlining a family drama that might seem out of character. Director Nick Cassavetes stated that Diaz got that joy to live and it suits her and people love her for it.

The article reports that singer and performer Mary J. Blige signed a contract with the company WMA in the U.S. It indicates that the company will represent Blige for the expansion plans of Blige's entertainment company, Matriarch Entertainment. Moreover, it cites that the company will guide the singer as she expands into acting.

The article reports on the acting prowess of the actors which was demonstrated by independent films in the Spirit Awards for an audience grabbing film. It mentions that the performances of Melissa Leo in "Frozen River," Richard Jenkins in "The Visitor" and Michelle Williams in "Wendy and Lucy" has the ability to fascinate viewers. It also mentions that many nominees in the 2009 Spirit Award prefer to create a congenial and nurturing environment due to scarcity of budget for the films.

The article reports that Mickey Rourke has signed a contract to join the casts of "The Expendables," an action-adventure film directed by Sylvester Stallone for Nu Image/Millenium Films. Rourke will play the role of an unscrupulous arms dealer who will help a group of mercenaries to topple a South American dictator. Rourke also credited Stallone for helping him get back in the entertainment industry when he was given a role in "Get Carter."

The article presents the author's views and opinion on why many actors never earned Oscars. The author mentions great actors who did not get Oscars. The author comments that those people were not actors. The author notes that people today have a broader and more enlightened idea on acting skills and adds that acting skill set is expanding.

The article reports on the portrayal of Penelope Cruz as Maria Elena in Woody Allen's film "Vicky Cristina Barcelona." She explains that the strategy of Woody Allen of not having rehearsals for the film has proven to be a better approach. It also mentions that she is concerned with discovering the reality of the character's erratic nature.

The article reports on the portrayal of Amy Adams as Sister James in John Patrick Shanley's film "Doubt." It states that Sister James is caught in conflict between the other two characters. Adams explains that the conflict has introduced the idea of doubt and uncertainty into the mind of the lead role, which she had endured afterwards. It also notes that working with Meryl Streep and Philip Hoffman is a wonderful experience.

The article profiles actor Michelle Williams. It mentions that Williams was nominated at the Academy Awards for the film "Brokeback Mountain," showing a young maiden caught at a crossroads in her life and experiencing a difficult time moving on. Moreover, it regards that Williams will be one of the biggest movie stars in the future.

The article reports on the portrayal of actress Kate Winslet as April Wheeler in the film "Revolutionary Road," where she reteams with Leonardo DiCaprio. According to Winslet, the character's honesty and its level of brutality has struck her as well as April's strengths and weaknesses. It also mentions that she is the youngest person in the industry to earn five Oscar nominations.

The article profiles actor Samuel L. Jackson. It reiterates when he started his acting activities and how his career was shaped after he performed in "The Threepenny Opera," at Morehouse College during the 1970s. Jackson is known for his dedication, discipline, and passion for acting making him the hardest working man in the entertainment industry. Meanwhile, Jackson states that he considers his popularity as a blessing, but he will never let his celebrity figure overpower him.

The article provides information on Samuel L. Jackson, who was called as the hardest working man in show business. Jackson, who makes four movies a year insists that he does only the things he likes to do because he likes acting. He recalls back when he was in fourth grade and was always a part of a play having the role of a boy. Details regarding his achievements in theater and later in movies after college are discussed.

The article offers news briefs related to theater arts. It features the actresses Mercedes Ruehl and Lily Rabe who will take part at the Manhattan Theater Club production of "The American Plan" in January 2009. A workshop on a new live theater version of 1971 picture "Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song," by Melvin Peebles will be included at the 2008-2009 season at Off Broadway's Classical Theater in Harlem, New York.

The article reports on the "Shrek the Musical" cast changes that comes between the Rialto-bound musical's tryout run. It announced that Thesps Chester Gregory and Kecia Lewis-Evans have departed the musical, and Daniel Breaker stepping in for Gregory's roles as "Donkey." Shrek is produced by DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions and begins preview on November 8, 2008 in New York and opens at the Broadway Theater on December 4, 2008.

The article focuses on the role of Hilary Swank in the drama "Betty Anne Waters," to be directed by Tony Goldwyn. Swank will play the title role and will be the executive producer. Goldwyn believes that Swank has the spirit and matches the character. Other detail of the meeting on the project, Swank' past roles as well as the overview of the production and the story of the film are presented.

The article examines the television comedy actors in Emmy contention. The author points out that the new breed of television comedy actors have roots in theater, film and even television (TV) dramas. He cites the current nominees in the lead and supporting categories, which include Rainn Wilson, Neil Patrick Harris and Charlie Sheen. Wilson admits the changing nature of television comedy.

The article reports that Columbia Pictures Entertainment Inc. has set an untitled comedy based on Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes tales that will feature Sacha Baron Cohen and Will Ferrell as detectives. Etan Cohen is writing the script, whereas Judd Apatow and Jimmy Miller will produce. Baron Cohen and Ferrell played racecar drivers in the 2006 comedy "Talladega Nights," produced by Apatow and Miller.

The article reports that Will Smith has starred in three of the top 10 films released over the U.S. Independence Day. Smith has starred in Sony's production "Hancock," that is predicted to do big business in the holiday period. The release of the film "Hancock" is stated to have the advantage of coming into foreign markets as summer vacations of schools start.

The article discusses how many of the actors in popular television programs play characters that have secrets. It is noted that dramas and characters on television that are built around multifaceted secrets has become a trend. Particular attention is paid to the effective use of secrets on the television program "Lost," especially in the character of Benjamin Linus played by Michael Emerson.

The article discusses why several critically acclaimed actors fail to receive an Emmy Award nomination. It is noted that there are several actors on shows admired by audiences that sometimes fly under the radar of those involved in the nomination process. Particular attention is paid to the fact that not a single performer on the Home Box Office television series "The Wire" has ever received a nomination in its first four seasons.

The article explores whether the new generations of actors and actresses in the U.S. used the school of Method acting, the approach to stage and screen performance. Veteran actor Frank Langella believes that younger performers do not need specific method to achieve believability and that the Method is not anymore a viable course for them. On the other hand, 23-year-old actor Paul Dano thinks that the method still works for some younger actors, citing Daniel Day-Lewis as its contemporary example.

The article reports on the trend in the motion picture industry in the U.S. which put little attention to the roles of actresses in films. This can be observed in several films like "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford," "There Will be Blood," and even in "Knocked Up," which is apparently about a woman. It is also noted that even in coming up with best actress nominees is a struggle, since there are few films that emphasizes the role of an actress.

The article focuses on Ty Pennington, an actor in the television program "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" in the U.S. Pennington has studied graphic design and fine art in college. He became interested in renovating houses and acting in commercials while working at a design firm. Pennington, who portrays the role of a host and head carpenter on "Extreme," has likewise appeared on the reality series "Trading Spaces."

The article discusses the difference between acting and visual effects (VFX). Acting is an organic, spontaneous craft that depend on human beings and environment while VFX applies technology and expands on meticulous planning which works on strips and bare environment. According to film actor Sarah Connor, working with virtual sets is better because it can give them freedom to move compared to using the advances in VFX.

The article focuses on Al Pacino's performance in the film "The Godfather: Part II," directed by Francis Ford Coppola. The comments of critics on Pacino's portrayal of lead character Michael Corleone is highlighted. The Part II was compared with the original movie in terms of plot, setting, Pacino's performance, and Coppola's direction.

The article describes the strong grounding in theater of Hollywood actor/director Al Pacino. He trained at the Actors Studio in the 1960s under Lee Strasberg and managed to work with exceptionally eclectic range of playwrights and styles in the theater worlds of New York and Boston. Pacino's determination to immerse himself in a role and his populist approach to William Shakespeare are also discussed. His notable theater and film performances in the 1960s and 1970s are also highlighted.

The article reports that drama personality Forest Whitaker will star in the theatrical production "The Great Debaters." Whitaker will co-star with Hollywood actor Denzel Washington. Washington is also the director of the theater. The drama is Whitaker's second high-profile alignment. The deal, however, is yet to be finalized. In the theater, Whitaker plays the father of one of the students from a small college.

The article offers news briefs related to the actors in the U.S. Toby Jones and Lena Headey will play staff members in the film "St. Trinian's." Leelee Sobieski will star in the film "Walk All Over Me." Loan Gruffudd will voice the lead role in the film "Agent Crush."

The article highlights the changes announced by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences' board of governors concerning the race for the 2007 Emmy Awards. The Academy's blue ribbon panelists can now make the nomination vote for comedy and drama actor/actress at their homes. Casting directors and directors are no longer allowed to vote on actor/actress nominations. Other changes affect the number of final nominees, and the essays and tapes to be submitted by some nominees.

The article presents information on Jamie-Lynn Sigler, a 16-year-old budding actress, who acted in a script titled "The Sopranos." The show is based on the lives of opera singers. Sigler auditioned for, and was ultimately cast in the television show. It is stated that the series would launch Sigler's professional career. In the show, Sigler plays the role of Meadow Soprano, along with her brother Robert Iler. Both of them want to make a career in acting for supporting their family.

The article reports that Forest Whitaker is acting with Keanu Reeves in a new film "The Night Watchman" that is scripted by James Ellroy and directed by David Ayer. The film is co-financed by Fox Searchlight and New Regency. The film is Whitaker's first since he won the Oscar for "The Last King of Scotland." The forthcoming films of Whitaker are also mentioned.