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Natasha Henstridge on Staying Power: 'You Just Gotta Outlast 'Em'

June 16, 2025

Back in the summer of 1995, among the blockbusters like Batman Forever, Apollo 13, Pocahontas, Die Hard with a Vengeance, Crimson Tide and Braveheart filling the cineplexes, th ...

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Deadline

Glenn Close & Billy Porter Join Cast of Lionsgate’s ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’

Eight-time Oscar nominee Glenn Close and three-time Tony winner Billy Porter are the latest additions to the cast of Lionsgate’s anticipated The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.

Variety

Beyond Dakota, Pedro and Chris: ‘Materialists’ Casting Director Breaks Down the Supporting Cast and Building A ‘Tapestry of New York Personalities’

Casting director Douglas Aibel breaks down the process of casting several of the supporting characters who populate Lucy’s matchmaking world — and why each actor was right for their role.

Variety

‘Nobody Wants This’ Casting Team Used Clips Of Adam Brody And Kristen Bell’s Past Projects: ‘Everyone Could See The Chemistry Right Away’

Brett Greenstein and Collin Daniel have been collaborating now for 20 years and say two heads are better than one in a casting room. “Casting is so subjective and to have two sets of eyes on an audition always helps with perspective,” notes Daniel.

The Hollywood Reporter

Matt Cornett On ‘Summer of 69’ and Growing Out of Teen Roles

While Summer of 69 is firmly in the teen movie category, the former High School Musical: The Musical: The Series actor is personally in a bit of a transition period between high school roles and what’s to come next.