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When referencing TV shows, audiences think of names such as Bryan Cranston, Jim Parsons, Debra Messing, and in recent years, Zendaya, Penn Badgley, and Jenna Ortega. With good reason, too, these performers give audiences their all in each of their respective series. But there’s also a percentage of performers that invest every ounce of their talent into their performances, yet seem to be on an extended hiatus. Here are 9 TV actors that need more roles....

When director Kevin Smith revealed at Sundance that he is self-distributing his horror movie Red State, he also announced that Hit Somebody will be his final movie as a director. Earlier today, Kevin Smith announced that he plans to bring back actors Ben Affleck and Matt Damon for cameo appearances in Hit Somebody. Here’s what he had to say about the actors portraying Boston hockey players in his movie. He even said that he would extend an offer to Bruce Willis, who starred in his movie Cop Out, to cameo in Hit Somebody....

According to Variety, Twentieth Century Fox has acquired the romantic comedy pitch Rebound Guy as a potential starring vehicle for Hugh Jackman. Jennifer Robinson and Dyanne Stempel will write the script, and Jackman and partner John Palermo will produce through their Fox-based Seed Prods. banner. Rebound Guy is the story of a carousing bachelor who only dates girls on the rebound, secure in the knowledge that they never want a serious relationship after a long commitment....

Our recent visit to Skywalker Ranch included tons of surprises, one of them being an appearance by actor Ian McDiarmid who sat down with the press to discuss his role playing ‘Emperor Palpatine’ in the Star Wars movies since the days of Return of the Jedi. Did you ever expect to revisit your role as Emperor after your work on Return of the Jedi was complete? Ian McDiarmid: It was extraordinary how I came to play the man in the first place....

IMAX Corporation and AMC Entertainment today announced an expansion of the companies’ joint venture agreement to include installation of between 15 and 25 new IMAX theatres in the United States. These theatres, which are part of an amendment to the parties’ original 2007 joint venture agreement, are in addition to AMC’s current roll-out of 104 IMAX joint venture theatres, 79 of which are in operation and 25 of which are expected to open by the end of 2010 in the United States and Canada....

Filmmakers have a habit of making going on the run look appetizing. Speeding off into the sunset, leaving a trail of exasperated cops in their wake with a trunk full of cash and the protagonist’s life still intact. Fleeing the law with incensed criminals is really just an excuse to drive recklessly, and occasionally stop off at a greasy roadside diner to allow the authorities to catch up. Few films have given a realistic representation of those on the run, who would most likely run out of clean pants and get a bad back from repeatedly sleeping in the car; God forbid the films where children accompany fugitives of the law....

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia returns with “Pop-Pop: The Final Solution” this Thursday, October 11th, kicking off the Season 8 premiere of this hit comedy. FX has provided us with new publicity stills (all of which, except for Rob McElhenney, are recycled, unused photos from last year), as well as photos from the premiere of this long-running sitcom, which finds the gang wearing the same wardrobe from last year. The second episode of the season is called The Gang Recycles Their Trash....

The Los Angeles Times and SCI FI Wire caught up with J.J. Abrams who discussed the upcoming sequel to Star Trek as well as Mission: Impossible IV. Abrams told the Los Angeles Times: SCI FI Wire also caught up with the busy director and discussed the Star Trek sequel: “The ambition for a sequel to ‘Star Trek’ is to make a movie that’s worthy of the audience and not just another movie, you know, just a second movie that feels tacked on....

Though Leonardo DiCaprio can largely thank Titanic for his international fame, director James Cameron says that he nearly sent DiCaprio on his way when the young actor brought a nasty attitude to his audition for the 1997 blockbuster. Sitting down for a reflection on his career with GQ, Cameron shared how his initial meeting with the “charming” DiCaprio was quickly overshadowed by their second encounter when the actor was invited back for a read with already-cast co-star Kate Winslet....

Few Hollywood filmmakers have found the kind of success in their careers that James Cameron enjoys. From his early days of creating the low-budget sci-fi thriller Terminator, Cameron has grown by leaps and bounds, and his ambition has only increased to present new kinds of stories in front of audiences and push the boundaries of special effects in movies. Despite being known as an action filmmaker, James Cameron’s filmography spans a wide range of movies, from the spy-comedy tone of True Lies to the epic romance of Titanic....

James Gunn’s relationship with the cast of Guardians of the Galaxy has never been in doubt. Whether it is defending them on social media or singing their praises for their work on the Marvel franchise and other ventures. Now it looks like he is ready to take some of them with him on his DC adventure, as he hinted that he would love to work with them again in his “other job....

Juno director Jason Reitman has started the new shingle, Right of Way Films, closing the door a couple of months ago on his previous banner, Hard C, where he parted ways with his longtime producer, Dan Dubiecki. According to Variety, the West Hollywood-based outfit has a development partnership with Indian Paintbrush, the financing and production company headed by billionaire Steven Rales. Helen Estabrook will run development for Right of Way....

Jason Schwartzman is a very accomplished actor who has had a long and successful career. He first came on the scene after his brilliant comedic performance in Wes Anderson’s Rushmore. Schwartzman is known for his comedic performances, but he can also handle drama. He has worked with several prominent directors, and he also has some very exciting projects coming up including Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis. At the same time, Schwartzman is a very accomplished musician....

MOVIEWEB VIDEO OF THE DAY Kripke: “I would love a Jared cameo! He’s always welcome on the show. Up to now, the guy is on a network show that has however many episodes — like, a lot more than eight. So he’s working all year and now he’s producing his spinoff and he’s got a whole empire going on over there. He’s been a busy man. And it’s been hard to even figure out any time that he’s free....

Steven Spielberg’s 1993 classic Jurassic Park, based on the book of the same name by Michael Crichton, is widely regarded as one of the best films to come out of the 1990s. It’s one of Spielberg’s best, and over the last thirty years the film has firmly solidified its place in both film history and overall pop culture. Whether it be the result of iconic moments like the steps of the T-Rex reverberating in a cup of water, or just the truly astounding charisma that Jeff Goldblum emanates in every scene he’s in, Jurassic Park really connected with people upon its release, and it continues to make waves today....

Karen Gillan recently took to Twitter to provide fans with a first look at her upcoming sci-fi movie, Dual. Gillan will have a double role in the movie and will battle her clone in a duel to the death. Dual is written and directed by Riley Stearns (The Art of Self-Defense, Faults) and also stars Breaking Bad’s Aaron Paul in the lead. The rest of the cast includes Martha Kelly (Baskets), Beulah Koale (Hawaii Five-0), and Jesse Eisenberg (The Social Network)....

Kate Hudson has had a very impressive career thus far. The Golden Globe and Critics’ Choice Award-winning actress has been acting professionally for around two and a half decades, and in that time has been in dozens of films and TV shows. Perhaps first known for her famous mom, actress Goldie Hawn, as well as stepdad Kurt Russell, Hudson had her breakout role in the 70s-based rock and roll film Almost Famous, where she played Penny Lane, a young but wise groupie following the fictional rock band Stillwater on tour....

It’s been several decades since Katey Sagal sang back-up for Bob Dylan, Bette Midler and Etta James, but the Sons of Anarchy star says that in spite of her success as an actress, music is still her true passion. So it’s with that in mind that a touring show was put together - Katey Sagal: An Evening of Music and the Cast of Sons of Anarchy. The first tour dates will consist of a Midwest run April 18 through 21 (dates and information below)....

Academy Award and BAFTA winning filmmaker Kevin Macdonald has boarded the Tuff Gong Pictures / Shangri-La Entertainment Bob Marley documentary Marley. Director of two of the most acclaimed documentaries of recent years, One Day in September and Touching the Void, Macdonald will join with the Marley family, Chris Blackwell and Steve Bing to direct what will be the ultimate, authorized documentary film on the life, legacy and global impact of a true legend, one of the most influential singers, songwriters, musicians and activists in history....

Lance Reddick is our new Albert Wesker, and the actor couldn’t be more excited to take on the iconic Resident Evil role. Netflix unveiled a slew of big announcements as a part of the streamer’s Geeked Week event. This included a major update on Netflix’s live-action Resident Evil series, with all of the leading cast members being revealed. An image of the cast all together was also released by the streamer....