Movies & TV

Collecting autographs is an old, old passion. It makes you feel connected somehow. People like to get near celebrities and short of meeting them in person, an autograph will fill the bill. Many...

To fans, topflight female actresses like Demi Moore, Meryl Streep and Signourney Weaver represent Hollywood at its best--yet a different reality persists behind the red carpet glitter and glitz....

Do you want to become a Hollywood actress? With over 30 years experience as a writer, producer, director I've known and worked with lots of actresses. Some are focused on achieving success and...

You've written a script or you have a great TV show idea--now you need the producer to make your dream a reality. A producer is the person who shepherds a movie or TV show from idea to finished...

This step by step description provides a brief overview of how to get into the acting field.

This article is designed to help you decide if your urge to relocate to LA is based on reality or just another Hollywood dream.

In Tinsel Town, the term "it's all about who you know" is definitely applicable when pitching a script to a TV or film studio. Also, you need to have an agent before producers will consider your...

Working in movies whether it is television or film is not as challenging as one might think especially if a strong desire or talent to contribute is already there. The desire has to come first, as...

It has been more than 40 years since Hollywood's first interracial kiss on the big screen in the blockbuster "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?" broke new ground and stirred debate across the United...

People come to Hollywood from all over the world to see the stars. One of the most exciting ways to catch a glimpse of your favorite celebrity is on the red carpet of a movie premier. The most...

I was born and raised in LA and have seen many celebrities out and about in LA. Here are some tips for places to go to maximize your celebrity sightings.

Tourists seeking the glamor of old Hollywood often make it a point to visit classic "movie star" hangouts. Many of the Los Angeles-area destinations that were frequented by screen legends have...

Hollywood typically hosts fundraisers of all types---from casual to high profile---to raise money for specific events. One of the best ways to make money is to hold a movie screening fundraiser.

Hollywood relationships never seem to last very long but that does nothing to quell the public's interest. The following twosomes will be remembered through time as some of Hollywood's most famous...

Celebrities are all over Los Angeles but there are places that they go that you have more of a chance to see and meet them. Here are some tips that will put that chance in your favor.

Stars and executives who attend the Academy Awards in Hollywood receive a goodies bag full of all kinds of expensive toys. You probably don't have that kind of money to throw around, but if you...

Wondering how to become an actress? The 21st century has made it possible for the small town gal without any access to Hollywood or top acting schools to be discovered and find her way onto the...

Nearly all of us have a favorite movie or movie star. It would be so nice to have portraits, scene stills or movie posters to hang on the wall, wouldn't it? Well, I have great news for you! You...

Acting classes are essential if you are thinking of working in Hollywood. Acting is a skill that hundreds of people come to Los Angeles to try and only a handful succeed. One way actors and...

Have you ever watched a spectacular stunt in a movie or TV show and thought to yourself, I can do that?! Although there are many easier ways to earn a living, here's a breakdown on how to crash...

So you want to break into show biz, but your not quite sure how to do it? Remember that very few people make it in hollywood, so be sure you are acting because you enjoy it. Acting can be a very...

Enacted in 1927, the Cinematograph Films Act attempted to strengthen the British film industry by placing limits on how many foreign films could be exhibited throughout Britain.

Universal Studios Hollywood is a movie studio and family theme park in Los Angeles. Universal Studios Hollywood offers a guided theme tour, as well as various rides based on Universal Studios movies.

The Sundance Film Festival has risen from humble roots to become one of the most notable film festivals in the world. It takes place every January in Park City, Utah, though it has grown beyond...

For as long as there have been movies, the public has been fascinated with the bigger-than-life personalities that star in them. It used to be easier to make a personal connection with favorite...

Every year Forbes Magazine ranks the highest paid actors and actresses in Hollywood based on their earnings from the previous year. In the last ranking, from June 2007 to June 2008, Will Smith...

Is it really possible to get into movies and TV with no acting experience? Yes, indeed, anyone can be an extra---and actually get paid to work with the likes of Julia Roberts and Jack Nicholson....

Whether you've been seduced by the glamor of Hollywood or the bright lights of Broadway and decided that acting is your true calling, it's important that you neither ignore the realities of...

Ever since the invention of the Kinetoscope in the 1890s, people have been transfixed by the concept of moving pictures that tell a story. Although the budgets have gotten bigger, the stars have...

Many people dream of moving to Hollywood and becoming famous in the movies. It takes hard work and determination to break into movies no matter who you are, but for teens, becoming an actor or...

Thousands of people pack their bags every year and set off for Hollywood in search of fortune and fame. Many of them never make it. It takes persistence and the ability to continue in the face of...

So, you want to win on America's biggest stage? Good luck. You'll need it. But, there are also steps you can take. Consider the following steps, as they seem to be present in all auditioners that...

I believe most people know someone who desires to become a actor or actress in Hollywood or they themselves which to become one so that they may achieve all of the fame, fortune and prestige that...

Becoming a Hollywood Singer or Actress may be difficult, but with these tips it will be a whole lot easier!

If you have dreams of someday making it big in Hollywood, then you should read this first...

Hollywood's Biggest Award Winning Movies Are All Based On True Stories. Think your life or the life of someone you know has what it takes to make it to the big screen? Learn how you can sell your...

So you want to become the next Hollywood darling? No more what ifs! It's all here waiting for you: black tie dinners, red carpets, a Grammy - an Oscar, rubbing elbows with the likes of Brad Pitt...

Are you a Conan O’Brien fan? Would you love to have Tonight Show tickets to see his show live and in person? On June 1st 2009, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno is being taken over by Conan O’Brien...

Have your friends and family told you that your child is extremely talented and ought to be Hollywood? Is your child beautiful (not just to you), talented, have a winning personality? If so,...

Just like writers need a literary agent to really succeed in the industry, so do actors. A Hollywood agent will help their clients to locate the best possible auditions and the chances of landing...

Would you like to become a Hollywood star? It all begins with the audition. Newbies to the Hollywood scene often make mistakes that immediately mark them as amateurs. Learn the audition tips...

The world of Hollywood is full of stories and other content that is produced for movie theaters, TV and the Internet. Writing for Hollywood is a competitive business that involves making...

Getting in the Hollywood business can be tricky, but having a few gigs under your belt and putting together an impressive resume, complete with a head shot, is a great way to get a foot in the...

The life of a Hollywood executive may seem fast paced and glamorous, but there are hundreds of entertainment jobs in the film industry that go unnoticed and unknown. From the humble PA's, to the...

The Hollywood studio system invests in films, develops them, shepherds them through production, and distributes them all over the world. Find out how the big studios, including Warner Brothers,...

Actors who are not conventionally "pretty" by Hollywood standards are often called character actresses. There are actually more parts for character actresses than there are for so-called leading...

The term "Bollywood" refers to movies made in India, and more specifically the filmmaking industry based in Mumbai (Bombay). As a nation, India is wild about movies--as passionately as France and...

Let’s be frank. Television is fun. It brings us the world an provides us with an opportunity to see and use our imagination. Live audiences are bring thousands of people to Los Angeles to enjoy on...

Thinking about becoming an assistant in Tinseltown? Well look no further! I will give you first-hand info on the steps you need to take to become the next hot Hollywood assistant. Check out more...

Celebrity blogs may seem like a dime a dozen, because they are a dime a dozen. It's an easy topic to blog about every day because there are always so many crazy things to write about. Here is how...