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Consider this the @KekePalmer study guide. For our latest cover, @UCLA’s newest artist in residence is passing along lessons from 25 years of building a career on her own terms. Read the full story—and take notes—here: bit.ly/4k2cTJt
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Whether you’re a practiced voice actor with years of experience and dozens of credits to your name, or you’re only just now trying to break into voiceover work, a home studio setup can do wonders for you and your voice acting career. Read here: bit.ly/4ivG45r
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A Netflix feature film with Nick Jonas attached is casting twins aged 15 to 22 months for the lead role of Abigail Benton! Pays up to $39,773. Parents and guardians, apply for your children by November 18: bit.ly/4AfLFnB
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Disabled characters deserve space to be messy, complicated, and sexual. Ruth Madeley unpacks the power dynamics of her most intimate scene in @AppleTV’s #BeingHeumann and the importance of portraying disabled characters’ sexuality on screen. Read more: bit.ly/4z3JrGO
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Let the story carry you. Sam Rockwell shares a lesson from John Malkovich on trusting the work—and yourself. Watch our full interview with the “Wild Horse Nine” star here: bit.ly/48tz9F3
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We needed this reassurance today. Happy birthday, Emma Stone 🎉 Revisit our 2024 cover story here: bit.ly/3WhDkkD
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A big break can be years in the making—just ask Anthony Ippolito. The “I Play Rocky” star shares how years of auditions and a self-tape nobody asked for led to playing Sylvester Stallone. Listen to our new @InTheEnvelope episode here: bit.ly/4AApHft
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“The Cat in the Hat” hits theaters today! Bill Hader shares why staying true to a scene’s emotion makes for better comedy—and how experimentation kept his voice acting performance energized. Watch our full interview: bit.ly/3UHluqT
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Memorization gets you started, but listening, communication, and resilience help you keep growing. Here's our list of 10 essential acting skills for you to master: bit.ly/4AXPzTa
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A new month is a good excuse for a fresh start. Apply to this week’s trending gigs here: bit.ly/4fxEvC2
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Sometimes the biggest star is just passing through. Matt Damon and David Letterman’s background appearances on #TheGildedAge got us thinking about the TV cameos and surprise guest stars we still talk about. Who showed up on your screen and made you immediately hit rewind?
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If you're getting into user-generated content, or UGC, this is the guide you need. We break down seven UGC platforms, what they offer, and how to find one that fits your work: bit.ly/4rSduiS
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Siân Heder’s new movie #BeingHeumann, on @AppleTV Nov. 13, shines a spotlight on one of the most underrated civil rights activists of all time. She and her cast tell us all about the life and times of Judy Heumann and the seismic sit-in for Section 504: bit.ly/4z2sJrA
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Coming up on @InTheEnvelope: Anthony Ippolito, star of Amazon MGM Studios’ “I Play Rocky.” The full episode drops this Thursday at 11 a.m. EST—be the first to hear it here: bit.ly/3WHFr1i
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Voiceover artists, this casting call is for you. ABC News is seeking talent to read memoir excerpts for a two-hour TV news special. Expires November 28. Apply now: bit.ly/4yRLxtl
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Greg Focker is becoming the parent he feared. Ariana Grande joins Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro in “Focker-in-Law,” hitting theaters Nov. 25. Here’s what to know about the next “Meet the Parents” movie: bit.ly/4eDNMJw
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From Batman’s growl to Rosa Diaz’s deadpan delivery, a deeper voice can change how a character comes across. Here’s how actors can make their voices sound deeper: bit.ly/4jd8eEq
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Want to become a content creator? Start here. Check out our full guide: bit.ly/474rtZv
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“The Gilded Age” cast is bringing the heat with these acting hot takes! Celebrate today’s Season 4 premiere with Carrie Coon, Donna Murphy, and more weighing in on acting’s most divisive topics.
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Happy birthday, Toni Collette! Celebrate with a closer look at the instinct and versatility behind her work. Read here: bit.ly/4AG7jm9
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Your perfect Halloween watchlist is here. These scary, strange, and iconic TV episodes deliver a complete spooky-season fix in one sitting for tonight. Which one are you watching first?
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