The work of the casting director has received increased attention in the industry this year, with the Academy’s long-demanded creation of a casting directors’ branch prompting many to suggest that ...

Ben Affleck’s “Argo” and David O. Russell’s “Silver Linings Playbook” may be last year’s movies, but they’re not finished winning awards yet. The two films, both Oscar winners in February, were ...

“Argo,” “Mud,” ”House of Cards” and “Kinky Boots” were among the winners as the Casting Society of America saluted work in film, TV and theater at its 29th annual Artios Awards. The kudos were handed ...

Last month, the Academy’s Board of Governors created a new branch for casting directors, 30 years after they were first invited to join the Academy. Few could argue that the move wasn’t overdue, but ...