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An interview with actors Annaleigh Ashford, Murray Bartlett, Adrienne Warren and Manny Jacinto is presented. Topics discussed include the roles they portrayed that have opened doors for them, the things they learned from their selves while playing these roles, and the lessons learned from working with big stars.

The article interviews film director David Frankel, author Lauren Weisberger, screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna, actresses Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, Anne Hathaway, Gisele Bündchen, Stanley Tucci and Adrian Grenier. Frankel discussed his reactions after reading the manuscript of "The Devil Wears Prada" as well as his vision for the film. Other actresses considered for the role of Miranda Priestly include Michelle Pfeiffer, Glenn Close and Catherine Zeta-Jones.

An interview with Gemma Chan and Richard Madden, stars of the epic film "Eternals," directed by Chloé Zhao, is presented. Topics discussed include their friendship, their reaction to the news that they have been included in the cast, and the challenges they faced while playing their roles as immortals in the film.

The article presents an interview with actors Brie Larson and Samuel L. Jackson in which they discuss their lead roles in the 2019 motion picture "Captain Marvel." Topics include Jackson's work exploring the younger version of his character Nick Fury for the film as opposed to the older version he has played in eight other Marvel films, Larson and Jackson's work with actor Ben Mendelsohn in the film, and Jackson's interest in participating in a motion picture that Larson is writing and plans to direct.

The article focuses on actress Kate Winslet and the role she will portray in the film "Ammonite." She recalls recording a film-festival panel with costar Saoirse Ronan and director Francis Lee in her home wherein she is set to talk about her role as 1840s paleontologist Mary Anning and the romance she had with Ronan's repressed housewife. Winslet also describes the character of Mary in the film.

The article focuses on the film "Suicide Squad," written and directed by David Ayer. Topics covered include storyline of the film, background of the film, the challenge in lifting the box office performance of DC Entertainment films and description of the characters which include Deadshot played by Will Smith, Haley Quinn played by Margot Robbie and Joker played by Jared Leto.

The article features actress Aunjanue Ellis and her supporting role in the film "King Richard," directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green. Topics discussed include the award she received for her performance in the film, her preparation for the role, and the scene where she and co-star Will Smith had a confrontation.

An interview with actor Benedict Cumberbatch is presented. Topics discussed include his role as a 1930s Montana rancher in the film "The Power of the Dog," directed by Jane Campion, the vibe on the set of the film as the production was led by women director Campion and cinematographer Ari Wegner, and Campion's directing style.

The article features actor Ethan Hawke and his film and television projects in 2022. His projects for the year include Robert Egger's historical epic "The Northman," Rian Johnson's "Knives Out," Scott Derrickson's supernatural horror film "The Black Phone" and Marvel's Disney+ series "Moon Knight." Topics discussed include a brief history of his career in acting, and a description of his characters in "The Black Phone" and "Moon Knight."

The article presents a conversation between actor Will Smith and his co-stars in the film "King Richard," Saniyya Sidney and Demi Singleton. Topics discussed include the reason for Smith to take his role as Richard Williams in the film, Smith's experience with real-life stories in films, and Smith's advice to Sidney and Singleton for their career in acting.

The article presents an interview with actor Harrison Ford. Topics include his decision to return as the character Han Solo in the 2015 motion picture "Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens," his recovery from injuries suffered in a crash landing of his training fighter plane in March 2015 after it suffered engine failure, and similarities between Ford and the character Han Solo.

The article discusses the production and direction of the film "Mad Max: Fury Road" directed by George Miller and starring Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron. Topics discussed include the film's designation as an action movie, the ways in which gender is treated in the movie, and the use of motor vehicles in the film. The article also examines actor Mel Gibson, who starred in the original "Mad Max" films, the unique female character of Imperator Furiosa played by Theron, and the fact that some scenes in the film were filmed without a script to work from.

The article focuses on the iconic roles played by actor Don Cheadle in some of his films. These included "Devil in a Blue Dress," "Boogie Nights," "Rush Hour 2," "Ocean's Eleven," and "Crash." His insight about his role in the 2004 film "Hotel Rwanda," is highlighted. In 2021, Cheadle will star in the follow-up to the semi-animated 1996 film "Space Jam."

An interview with film director Justin Lin and actor Sung Kang of the Fast & Furious sequel "F9" is presented. Lin explains the development of the character of Han in the "Fast & Furious" franchise. They offered their insights about fans who have demanded justice for Han after he was thought to be killed in "Fast 6." They also discussed the changes in the character of Han in "F9."

An interview with actress Angelina Jolie is presented. She discusses the character development for her role as a villain in the motion picture "Maleficent," how motherhood changed who she is as a person, and the status of her health and the effect of her decision to have a preventive double mastectomy in March 2013.

The article explores the role of actor Lewis Tan in Simon McQuoid's "Mortal Kombat" movie to be released by Warner Bros. in theaters and on HBO Max on April 16, 2021. It discusses Tan's decision to perform the action scenes himself and the pressure of introducing Cole as a brand-new character to the franchise. It also describes his roles in other action films and the factors that influenced his understanding of the film industry, including being the son of fight choreographer Philip Tan.

The article discusses the 1979 motion picture "Breaking Away," providing comments from cast members reflecting on their experiences with the film. Actor Dennis Christopher, who played the character Dave Stoller in the film, comments on his experience riding bicycles in the film, his opinions on the celebrity life, and his role in the Quentin Tarantino directed film "Django Unchained." Additional comments are provided by cast members including Dennis Quaid regarding the popularity of the film, Jackie Earle Haley about the temper of his character Moocher, and Daniel Stern on his first film role experience.

The article presents a profile of the cast of the comedy film "National Lampoon's Vacation," including actors Chevy Chase and Anthony Michael Hall and actresses Beverly D'Angelo and Dana Barron. The article provides comments from the cast on several topics including the whereabouts of actor Randy Quaid, who played the character Cousin Eddie, their memories of shooting the film in remote areas of the American Southwest, and their personal relationships since the 1980s. Other topics addressed include an alternate ending to the film, characters played by actress Imogen Coca and actor John Candy, and the possibility of shooting an additional film in the Griswold family series.

The article presents an interview with actor Eric Stoltz and actress Mary Stuart Masterson, focusing on the topic of their 1987 film "Some Kind of Wonderful." The article presents comments from both actors on issues including their reflections on auditioning for the film, the similarities between the film and the motion picture "Pretty in Pink," and various versions of the script. They also address working with director John Hughes, the real-life romance of co-stars Lea Thompson and Howard Deutch, and their thoughts on where the characters Keith and Watts would be in 2012.

The article presents comments from several members of the cast and crew of the 1995 teen comedy film "Clueless," focusing on their reflections of their rationale for choosing to become a part of the film as well as their careers. Writer and director of the film Amy Heckerling discusses her difficulties in finding a production studio to support the film as well as her experiences in developing its cast of characters. Additional comments regarding the script, the teen language used in the film, and its legacy as a classic in the teenage film genre are provided by several individuals including actress Alicia Silverstone, actor Paul Rudd, and actor Donald Faison.

The article presents a profile of the motion picture actor Dolph Lundgren. Particular focus is paid to the recognition her received for playing the role of Ivan Drago in the film "Rocky IV" in the 1980s and his re-emergence as a star of the action film "The Expendables" in 2010. It also discusses how his intelligence is often overshadowed due to the roles he plays in action films, explores his background inn studying martial arts, and presents comments from fellow actors Sylvester Stallone and Jason Statham.

The article focuses on the 1987 motion picture "Fatal Attraction" and its two lead actors, Michael Douglas and Glenn Close. It is noted Douglas and Close remain close friends in 2011. Douglas and Close discuss the audition in which Close was cast as the villain of the psychological suspense film. Close states that she disagreed with the decision to have her character killed at the end of the film, but realizes it was best for its financial success.

The article discusses some of the most popular beasts, such as werewolves, vampires and aliens to appear in motion picture and television programs. Popular beasts include Eric Northam from the television program "True Blood," Damon Salvatore from the television program "The Vampire Diaries" and Edward Cullen from the motion picture "Twilight."

Several photographs are presented of actor Tracy Morgan portraying notable film and television characters including Maximus from the film "Gladiator," Forrest Gump from the film "Forrest Gump," and SpongeBob Squarepants from the animated television program "SpongeBob Squarepants," along with Morgan's assessment of each character.

An interview with actor J. K. Simmons is presented, wherein he discusses his portrayal of the character William Frawley in the drama film "Being the Ricardos," directed by Aaron Sorkin, his experience of watching "I Love Lucy" in syndication, and the conflict with the character of co-star Vivian Vance.

The article features actress Ruth Negga and her portrayal of housewife Clare in the film "Passing," directed by Rebecca Hall, and discusses the complexity of the film as captured in a scene of a reunion between Negga's character and her friend Irene, played by Tessa Thompson.

An interview with actress Dakota Johnson is presented. Topics discussed include her role in the Netflix film "The Lost Daughter," directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal, her first meeting with Gyllenhaal, her experience of wearing bathing suits several times during the set, the audience expected for the film, and the tattoo she gave to her co-star Olivia Colman.

The article features pop superstar Lady Gaga and her portrayal of socialite Patrizia Reggiani in the film "House of Gucci," directed by Ridley Scott. Topics discussed include her interest in portraying the character, her preparations for the role, the box office success of the film and her approach to acting.

The article features actor Mahershala Ali and his portrayal of two roles, a dying man and his clone, in the science fiction film "Swan Song," directed by Benjamin Cleary. Topics discussed include the challenge faced by Ali in portraying the two roles, and his goal of finding variations between these two roles.

The article presents thoughts from actor Joseph Sikora on how his character Tommy Egan in the "Power" spin-off "Power Book IV: Force" would fare on his other shows and films, like "Frasier," "Jack Reacher" and "Ozark."

The author reports on evil characters which have been portrayed in motion pictures in 2007. Characters in various films are discussed including "No Country for Old Men" and "There Will be Blood." The reaction of audiences to the characters in these films are mentioned. The author's opinions regarding the lack of background information regarding the main characters in these films are mentioned. INSET: Color Them Bad.

The article discusses the topic of naked fighting scenes in movies. The film "Eastern Promises" is categorized as a Russian Mafia drama set in London, England and contains naked male characters fighting. The history and evolution of naked fighting scenes is discussed including other films with these shots.

This article presents photographs of, and information about, characters from the "Harry Potter" book series and the accompanying films. Characters like Hermione Granger, Draco Malfoy and Lavender Brown have information about their academic status, and activities at Hogwart's school, presented below their photographs.

The article highlights the work of British comedian Sacha Baron Cohen who plays the character of Borat in the film "Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan." The question of whether or not American moviegoers will understand the satire is posed. While reports from test screenings describe audiences who find the film very funny, it is asserted that not everyone shares an appreciation for the cringe-inducing humor, namely the government of Kazakhstan.

The article presents an interview with actress Kirsten Dunst. She comments on those who criticizes her film Marie Antoinette, a biopic of French Queen Marie Antoinette. She details her experiences shooting for the film. She considers her role in the movie as one that allowed her to be just herself and she thinks it is the most satisfying part.

Focuses on the character portrayed by actor Bob Hoskins in the motion picture "Unleashed."

Comments on the portrayal of motion picture characters by actors in the U.S.

The article focuses on a scene in the film "Ghostbusters: Afterlife," directed by Jason Reitman, which features the character of actor Paul Rudd's encounter with a group of anthropomorphic marshmallow men at Walmart. Topics discussed include the behavior of the marshmallow men as described by visual-effects producer Kerry Joseph, the efforts of Joseph's team in designing the marshmallow men, and Reitman's vision for how the marshmallow men should behave.

The article features the cast and their roles in the film "Eternals," which includes Gemma Chan who plays the role of Sersi, Richard Madden as Ikaris and Angelina Jolie as Thena.

The article describes the character played by actor Ryan Reynolds in the comedy film "Free Guy."

The article features director Zack Snyder and his statements on his film "Army of the Dead," released in theaters and scheduled for release on Netflix on May 21, 2021. It discusses the creation of the city of Las Vegas, Nevada by Snyder and his crew for the film, the character played by Richard Cetrone in the film, and the cast and their roles.

Discusses the recent trend in 1997 of producing motion pictures based on comic-book characters. The popularity of supervillains; The film based on the character Spawn; Blade; Badrock; Avengelyne; Venom.

An interview with actress Laura Dern about her film "Marriage Story" is presented. Dern provides an overview of the film's story and main characters portrayed by Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson, compares her character in the movie and her character in the television series "Big Little Lies" and mentions her intention to direct a film in the future.

The article describes changes made by director Malcolm D. Lee to the image of Lola Bunny in his film "Space Jam: New Legacy" and how it is different from the image of the animated character in the first "Space Jam" film.

The article discusses actor Christian Bale and his work for his roles in several motion pictures including "Out of the Furnace" and "American Hustle." Topics include his detailed preparation and studying of each character he plays, the variety in the roles he takes on including that of Moses in the motion picture "Exodus," and his relationship with his daughter Emmeline.

The article provides a profile of three actors who portrayed the character Boba Fett in films from the Star Wars trilogy including "The Empire Strikes Back," "Return of the Jedi," and "Attack of the Clones." Actors profiled including Jeremy Bulloch, Dickey Beer, and Daniel Logan. Their comments on topics including the Boba Fett costume, requests from fans of the film series, and their memories of shooting the films are provided.