Spotlight on Los Angeles Acting Schools and Coaches

Spotlight on Los Angeles Acting Schools and Coaches

MARK W. TRAVIS 10322 Mary Bell Ave. Shadow Hills, CA 91040 mark@markwtravis.com www.markwtravis.com 818-273-9273 6 students per class; private coaching available; All levels; Auditing is permitted; Ongoing; Work study is available For the past 22 years, Mark W. Travis has been involved in the development of solo shows for hundreds of actors and performers.

Appreciation: The Odd Couple’s Jack Klugman, an Actor Who Could Crack Wise – with Heart

There have not been many TV sitcoms like The Odd Couple, a comedy, based on the play and then film by Neil Simon, about two divorced roommates in New York City; not many TV good-time hours have been premised on the idea of loneliness. Fortunately, Jack Klugman, who died Monday at age 90, was not like many stars–a leading man, rough-voiced, with a face like a weathered stone, who could play ...

Durning, King of Character Actors, Dies in NYC

(LOS ANGELES) — Charles Durning, the two-time Oscar nominee who was dubbed the king of the character actors for his skill in playing everything from a Nazi colonel to the pope, died Monday at his home in New York City. He was 89. Durning’s longtime agent and friend Judith Moss told The Associated Press that he died Monday of natural causes in his home in the borough of Manhattan. Although he ...

Ben Affleck Drops Out of Kristen Stewart Romantic Comedy: Three Actors that Could Take His Place

Kristen Stewart is seeking a new co-star after Ben Affleck dropped out of the upcoming romantic comedy "Focus." The actor-director cited scheduling conflicts as his reason for leaving the project, which would have seen him play a con artist that falls for his younger protégé. Of course, losing Ben won't kill this movie. There are a number of intriguing actors that could take his place alongside ...

Ricky Gervais to star in Muppets movie - British Comedy Guide

British Comedy GuideRicky Gervais to star in Muppets movieBritish Comedy GuideThe British comedian, who has been performing a series of stand-up shows in Scandinavia this month, has recently finished filming a series of Derek, his Channel 4 comedy series about a retirement home worker. Writing on his blog and referring to Karl ...Ricky Gervais' Muppet ConnectionNBC Chicagoall 120 news articles »

PRG at The British Comedy Awards 2012 - L&Si Online (press release)

PRG at The British Comedy Awards 2012L&Si Online (press release)Sadly the show's creator Michael Hurll passed away in September this year. Hurll launched the British Comedy Awards to raise the profile of home-grown comedy talent, produced by his own independent production company for ITV and latterly Channel 4.

Channel 4 shelves final episode of Full English - British Comedy Guide

British Comedy GuideChannel 4 shelves final episode of Full EnglishBritish Comedy GuidePosting on the show's Facebook page, producers of the comedy say: "Episode 6 was the best in the series. We say 'was' because due to legal and OFCOM concerns Channel 4 are now choosing not to air it. Which means the series is now abruptly over." ...and more »

Jack Whitehall to play Princess Di - Chortle

ChortleJack Whitehall to play Princess DiChortleWhitehall broke the news on E4 after being crowned King Of Comedy at the British Comedy Awards. he said: 'I play Princess Diana in the up-and-coming Psychobitches on Sky Arts. Great show; created by Jeremy Dyson who co-created The League Of ...Sky Arts ordered full series of PsychobitchesSuch Small Portionsall 2 news articles »

Sacha Baron Cohen, 'The Thick of It' Actors Honored at British Comedy Awards

Sky show "Hunderby" was named best new comedy program and best sitcom. read more

Golden Globe noms: Familiar list of A-list contenders

"A-list" actors, actresses expected to be among nominees, from Daniel Day-Lewis to Helen Mirren

2013 SAG Award Nominees: Full List Of Screen Actors Guild Awards Nominations

"Lincoln," "Les Miserables" and "Silver Linings Playbook" led the pack as top nominees among the other 2013 Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations. The Steven Spielberg drama, the musical and the dark romantic comedy each received four nominations for the SAGs along with "Argo" and "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel."

The British Comedy Awards: the contenders - Telegraph.co.uk

Telegraph.co.ukThe British Comedy Awards: the contendersTelegraph.co.ukThe last big awards show of the year has arrived. By its very nature The British Comedy Awards is usually the most entertaining of the crop. No turgid bad jokes and emotional speeches here. Jonathan Ross hosts the proceedings tonight, but who are the ...The Thick Of It triumphs at British Comedy Awards as Ali G returnsMetroVic and Bob to be celebrated at British Comedy AwardsDigital Spy UKMalcolm Tucker and the The Thick of It triumph at the British Comedy AwardsThe IndependentContactmusic.comall 139 news articles »

SAG Awards 2013: The complete list of nominees

Steven Spielberg's "Lincoln," the musical epic " Les Miserables " and the romantic comedy "Silver Linings Playbook" dominated the 2013 Screen Actors Guild Award nominations with four nominations apiece. Also honored with ensemble nominations were the casts from "Argo" and "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel."

The 2013 Screen Actors Guild nominations: 5 surprises

The nominees list offers unexpected news both good and bad for Joaquin Phoenix, Javier Bardem, and Zero Dark Thirty

The problem with the British Comedy Awards - The Guardian (blog)

The Guardian (blog)The problem with the British Comedy AwardsThe Guardian (blog)The British Comedy Awards are riddled with these near-theological discriminations. Although the categories of Comedy Drama and Comedy Panel Show have been dropped this year – the first of these decisions preventing recognition of the genius of Fresh ...

Eddie Murphy Tops 'Overpaid Actors' List

Eddie Murphy - who was a top box office draw in his Beverly Hills Cop days - is now Hollywood's most overpaid actor, according to Forbes magazine.

British Comedy Awards: The serious business of finding new ways to make ... - The Independent

The IndependentBritish Comedy Awards: The serious business of finding new ways to make ...The IndependentBut this year's British Comedy Awards nominations are out nonetheless, so somebody has taken on the unenviable task of watching dozens of hours of sitcoms, sketch shows, panel shows and stand-up, and drawn up a shortlist. It makes for sobering reading, ...

Third series for Sarah Millican - Chortle

Radio TimesThird series for Sarah MillicanChortleBut the first was certainly a ratings hit, attracting more than 2million viewers and earning Millican the title Queen Of Comedy at last year's British Comedy Awards – a title she is in the running for again this year. Her second series will air from ...Sarah Millican Television Programme gets third seriesSuch Small Portionsall 4 news articles »

British Comedy Awards: Twenty Twelve to take on The Thick of It - Telegraph.co.uk

Telegraph.co.ukBritish Comedy Awards: Twenty Twelve to take on The Thick of ItTelegraph.co.ukThe BBC's Olympics-based comedy series Twenty Twelve will take on the broadcaster's political satire The Thick of It in three categories at this year's British Comedy Awards. Both programmes are nominated for Best Sitcom, while Hugh Bonneville, Jessica ...British Comedy Awards: Olivia Colman nominated twiceBBC NewsBritish Comedy Awards 2012 nominations revealedRadio TimesTwenty Twelve trumps The Thick of It in British Comedy award nominatonsThe GuardianChortle -ATV Today -Entertainmentwiseall 35 news articles »

Film Club to show British comedy - OCRegister

Film Club to show British comedyOCRegisterThe Film Club will meet at Clubhouse 3 Dec. 5 and 6. Judy Dench and Bob Hoskins star in "Mrs. Henderson Presents" (2005). Having already cultivated an offbeat reputation among high society in 1930s London, Laura Henderson embarks on her latest ...