A recent AI image of Donald Trump as a Christ-like figure has sparked ridicule rather than outrage. Unlike past controversies ...

The veteran casting director heard her name called for a collaboration with her regular auteur boss Paul Thomas Anderson on his ‘One Battle After Another.’ By Chris Gardner Cassandra Kulukundis made ...

It was one of the funniest lines of the night: “This is freaking insane, and I have one before you, which is also crazy.” Toward the end of her acceptance speech, Cassandra Kulukundis, onstage as the ...

Casting can make or break a film. From the leads down to the supporting characters, ensuring every role feels authentic and lived in is vital to the storytelling, and that's the casting director's ...

(NEXSTAR) – For the first time in more than two decades, the Academy Awards is introducing an all-new competitive category at the Oscars. Beginning with the 2026 ceremony, the Academy of Motion ...

Think of your favorite movie. Maybe you love it for the plot, or the nostalgia you get from watching it again and again. Now think of that same movie, but all the actors have been shuffled: An ...

What once involved an actor and a casting director in a room is now a technologically advanced exercise with pros and cons for performers. By Esther Zuckerman See more of our coverage in your search ...

Casting directors Francine Maisler (“Sinners”) and Nina Gold and Douglas Aibel (“Jay Kelly”) were among the film winners at the 41st annual Casting Society Artios Awards. The ceremony honors top ...

Contenders say the criteria for judging the category can vary from, say, the number of newcomers to the seamlessness of the ensemble. Contenders say the criteria for judging the category can vary from ...

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: ...

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 ...

"Marty Supreme" (A24), "Sinners" (Warner Bros.) and "Wicked: For Good" (Universal Pictures) “Hamnet,” “Marty Supreme,” “Sentimental Value,” “Sinners ...