Oscar nominations are coming this week for a ceremony with all the usual bells and whistles but also something special: a new category. No. Unlike the Screen Actors Guild's honor for best ensemble at ...

The first-ever nominees for the achievement in casting Oscar have been announced, and most nominees in the category are women. The Academy’s inaugural casting category shortlist included nine of 10 ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. When Oscar nominations were announced Thursday morning, there was a newcomer on the list of familiar categories: ...

You know the old saying about how you wait ages for a bus and then two come along at the exact same time? New Oscars categories are like that too. In the 77 years since 1949, the Academy Awards have ...

Laura Adler, an Emmy-nominated casting director and former administrator of Casting Society, died Thursday in Los Angeles following a brief illness. She was 65. A Casting Society rep confirmed the ...

Awards season buzz reached a fever pitch Thursday with the announcement of the 2026 Oscars nominations. It marked our first true glimpse at which movies and filmmakers will vie for Hollywood's most ...

'Hamnet,' 'One Battle After Another' and 'The Secret Agent' were also nominated for the inaugural category, which is the Academy's first new addition in 25 years. By Kirsten Chuba Events Editor For ...

ATLANTA - From a major stage production of Hairspray to film projects seeking real athletes and experienced bartenders, this week’s "Casting Call with Tess Hammock" features long-term theater work, ...

The original series ran from 1987 to 1993. Netflix is holding an open casting call for background actors to appear in its upcoming sequel series to A Different World, the classic ’90s sitcom. Set at ...

More stories by Kevin P. At long last, the Oscars are celebrating the essential work of casting directors, and with today's announcement of the nominations, the Academy has shed some light on how they ...

The local film and television industry is heating up with several new opportunities for background actors, specialized superfans, and behind-the-scenes professionals. From a high-profile dating show ...