It's expected that in November, California voters will pass Proposition 64, an initiative that would legalize the recreational use of marijuana in the state. The political reality is that with such…
To paraphrase George Orwell, while all acting may be equally hard, some roles are harder than others. Emmy voters took that philosophy to heart this year, particularly in the lead actress in a…
Every year there's talk about the need for new blood. But this was the year Emmy voters did something about it, and there were several notable breakthroughs in the supporting race. Riding the "Game…
Dying is easy, comedy is hard," goes the old adage. But that doesn't take into account the added burden of being a comedic actress these days, let alone a newcomer trying to find some Emmy love that…
Dueling leads always bring an extra edge to any show, be it comedy or a drama. If it's the former, the zingers and barbs carry more weight and land with greater impact between two actors on the same…
To the uninitiated, sound editing and sound mixing may seem to take a back seat to the more obvious, in-your-face visual components of TV dramas and comedies. Nothing could be farther from the truth…
It's the 25th year at Cannes for Jill Jones, exec VP of marketing and publicity for Mister Smith Entertainment. Before she joined Mister Smith, Jones, was exec VP of international marketing and…
Jamie Carmichael is a seasoned Cannes visitor — "it will be my 25th year in a row," he notes — and a veteran of the global film market. The Los Angeles-based exec will be on the Croisette with a lot…
With Cinemacon beginning this week, there will be much talk of summer blockbusters. But don’t count out the smaller films. Talk about mismatched opponents. In one corner you have box office monsters…
While Hollywood is loudly warring over Screening Room, another viewing revolution that promises to benefit indie cinema in particular has just arrived — Flix Premiere, which was launched April 4 in…
Eighteen months ago, Eugenio Derbez walked away from his life in Mexico City and his career as one of his country's most famous and successful comedy actors. "My wife and I were crying as we closed…
