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Laura Carmichael as Lady Edith  Photo Copyright: ITV VIA DIGITAL SPY Downton’s Laura Carmichael (Edith) discusses her character’s happiness. $250 + Makeup Artist Robin Mathews = Dallas Buyers Club Oscar Nom. Have a Theater degree? Hollywood may be the perfect next step. These TEN new grants from Tribeca Film Institute are much appreciated! 2013 Scientific & Technical Oscars were awarded. All...

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WEEKLY ROUNDUP

Photo via CraveOnline Jessica Lange loves being a witch and aspires to have “No goals!” in life. Ellen is bringing a lesbian female lead to NBC. Hello diversity! The Hollywood myths used against female directors. ((insert angry face)) Read both this & this opinion on having a successful acting career. Agree? Highlights from TheWrap power breakfast 2013....

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WEEKLY ROUNDUP

Photo via Fox Searchlight 12 Years A Slave’s Lupita Nyong’o’s portrayal of Patsey is superb. And, Costume Designer Patricia Norris discusses the movies costume challenges. The Conde’ Nast internship news is major! Will this influence TV/Film internships? Aspiring female Directors should consider becoming a Gamechanger. Octavia Spencer talks sin, karaoke and the “magical negro” concept. Does comedian Aparna Nancheria’s New York...

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