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Between the Lines: Mastering Beat Shifts for Stronger Performances

Between the Lines: Mastering Beat Shifts for Stronger Performances

Art of Acting Your Career
November 07, 2025

Breaking down a script or scene into beats is one of the early techniques taught to actors when scoring a script. Beat changes are often heralded by a character’s change of t ...

Casting Alert: A$AP Rocky Live Event and Major Brand Commercials Seek Diverse Talent

Casting Alert: A$AP Rocky Live Event and Major Brand Commerc...

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How Ilona Smyth Built a Casting Empire From the Ground Up

How Ilona Smyth Built a Casting Empire From the Ground Up

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Casting Insights: 'Hedda' with Des Hamilton and Jo Harris

Casting Insights: 'Hedda' with Des Hamilton and Jo Harris

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'Stranger Things 5': Netflix Makes Chilling First Five Minutes Available

Stranger Things Season 5 Part 1 releases November 27, but fans can now view the first five minutes in its entirety on Netflix’s YouTube channel.

The Hollywood Reporter

Next Gen 2025: The 8 Hottest Young Stars in Hollywood

From festival regulars like Tom Blyth and Havana Rose Liu to prestige TV players (see: ‘The Studio’s Chase Sui Wonders), these are the rising stars gracing screens and piquing industry interest.

The Hollywood Reporter

'Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair' Trailer Released

Quentin Tarantino’s new version of his action classic two-part film has a trailer and release date.

Variety

Meghan Markle Returning to Acting for Amazon Movie With Lily Collins and Brie Larson

Meghan Markle is returning to the screen with a small cameo role in the feature Close Personal Friends.

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Between the Lines: Mastering Beat Shifts for Stronger Performances
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Casting Alert: A$AP Rocky Live Event and Major Brand Commercials Seek Diverse Talent
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How Ilona Smyth Built a Casting Empire From the Ground Up
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Casting Insights: 'Hedda' with Des Hamilton and Jo Harris
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Inside 'Sinners': Casting Director Francine Maisler on Reuniting With Ryan Coogler
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Acting Up: 'Death by Lightning': Michael Shannon & Matthew Macfadyen Electrify in Netflix’s Forgotten-History Thriller
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Essential Tips for Getting Brilliant Commercial Headshots
Advice Headshots Your Career
An actress and an actor taking notes from their director while rehearsing a scene on a theater stage.

How to Take a Note from Your Director Quickly and Well
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Casting Alert: Major Hip Hop Artist Music Video, SAG Commercial and Hair Appliance Ad
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Cassandra Kulukundis on Experimenting in Self Tapes: 'I Get to Know You Better'
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How to Act Truthfully in Horror & Fantasy Genres with Casting Director Suzanne Smith | 'How We Role'
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November 2025: Activities for Every Day This Month
News and Trends The Industry
Retired casting director Jane Jenkins sitting on a white chair outside in a black sweater and pink scarf, hand on her chin.

Jane Jenkins Reflects on Her Incredible Casting Career
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casting director Georgia Topley standing in the doorway of her home.

Georgia Topley: 'Everyone Wants You to Give Your Best Performance'
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Jennifer Lopez with clawed hands embraces Tonatiuh in Kiss of the Spider Woman.

Bernard Telsey, Adam Caldwell On the Casting of 'Kiss of the Spider Woman'
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