All articles tagged with #actors
Seven A-list actors, including Dwayne Johnson and Jacob Elordi, discuss their career journeys, challenges, and the importance of taking risks and embracing rejection in Hollywood, with a focus on their recent performances and aspirations for Oscar nominations.
UK actors' union Equity voted overwhelmingly to refuse digital scanning to protect their likenesses from AI exploitation, signaling potential industrial action and negotiations for new protections amid growing industry concerns about AI's impact on performers' rights.
Neil Newbon criticizes the use of AI in video game performances, emphasizing that AI-generated voices are dull and undermine actors' livelihoods, advocating for fair compensation and authentic human performances in gaming.
Broadway actors will receive a 3% annual pay increase over three years under a new contract, which also includes improved health benefits, paid personal days, and limits on consecutive workdays, following negotiations between Actors' Equity and the Broadway League. The contract is subject to member approval by October 30, with potential retroactive pay increases and other industry improvements.
Broadway musicians and actors are considering strikes due to unresolved contract negotiations, which could disrupt NYC's theater scene despite a record-breaking season, as they seek better wages, healthcare, and job protections amid rising costs and stalled talks.
Broadway faces a potential strike this fall as unions representing actors, stage managers, and musicians are in contentious contract negotiations with producers, driven by disputes over pay, health care, and working conditions, with the possibility of some shows continuing during a strike.
The article lists 17 actors who used prosthetic body parts such as boobs and penises for various roles in film and television, highlighting the behind-the-scenes efforts to create realistic or scene-appropriate appearances.
Sean Astin, known for roles in 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'Stranger Things,' has been elected as the new president of SAG-AFTRA, succeeding Fran Drescher, in a significant leadership change for the union representing around 160,000 entertainment professionals.
The article lists 27 actors whose careers were significantly damaged or ended due to poorly received films, including Geena Davis, Kevin Costner, Elizabeth Shue, David Caruso, and others, highlighting how critical failures can impact even established stars' careers.
The article discusses actors who were expected to become major stars but didn't achieve widespread fame, exploring their careers, personal choices, and circumstances that may have hindered their rise to the A-list.
The article discusses actors who were pushed by Hollywood to become A-listers but ultimately did not achieve that status, highlighting names like Victoria Justice, Cara Delevingne, Gina Carano, and others, and exploring reasons such as industry politics, lack of charisma, or poor career choices.
The article ranks the top 10 wrestlers who transitioned into acting, highlighting stars like Dwayne Johnson, John Cena, and Hulk Hogan, and discussing their careers and versatility in Hollywood.
The article celebrates the 30th anniversary of the film 'Clueless' by updating on the current lives and careers of its main cast members, highlighting their achievements and changes over the years.
The article details various high-profile Hollywood scandals involving actors who left their spouses for co-stars, including Ewan McGregor with Mary Elizabeth Winstead, LeAnn Rimes with Eddie Cibrian, Billy Bob Thornton with Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt with Angelina Jolie, and others, highlighting the dramatic and often controversial nature of these relationships.
The article ranks actors who have portrayed Superman in live-action and animated formats, highlighting their unique contributions to the iconic role, from the original George Reeves to the upcoming David Corenswet, emphasizing their performances' impact on the character's legacy.