Lawrence was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, the daughter of Karen (née Koch), who runs a children's camp, and Gary Lawrence, who once owned a concrete construction firm, Lawrence & Associates. She acted in church plays and, by the age of 14, had decided to pursue an acting career, persuading her parents to take her to New York City to find a talent agent. Although she had no training or experience, she received high praise from the agency for which she auditioned. She graduated from high school two years early in order to begin a career in acting.
The Past: Winters Bone, X-Men: First Class
The Future: The Hunger Games, The Silver Linings Playbook
Jennifer Lawrence chats with Access about being cast as Katniss Everdeen in "The Hunger Games." What was it like for her as a fan to land such a coveted role? Plus, what has been her favorite weapons training so far? Lastly, why did she think it was funny when fans were upset that a blonde had been cast in the role?
Remember Jennifer Lawrence is Raven, aka Mystique in X-Men, a metamorph – or shape-shifter – who can assume the form of any object or creature she chooses. Check out this hi-def interview with Jen and David Letterman back on May 19, 2011:
Celebs in the news: Julia Louis-Dreyfus speaks out against the Tar Sands Keystone XL pipeline and urges people to join the action to surround the White House on November 6, 2011.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, known for her role as Elaine on the popular sitcom "Seinfeld," has released a video urging President Obama to reject the permit for the proposed Keystone XL pipeline. She joins a number of other celebrities and activists who have spoken out against the pipeline, and will be participating in the November 6 Tar Sands Action protest at the White House.
In the video, Dreyfus recalls when Obama said "Let us be the generation that ends the tyranny of oil." But, she says, "Big Oil is still pretty much running the show." She says that by rejecting the pipeline, Obama has a chance to "make good on [his] word."
Louis-Dreyfus asks Obama, "Denying the permit for a brutally stupid, money-grab like the Keystone XL pipeline is a no-brainer, right Mr. President?"
Heartthrob Chris Hemsworth hails from Melbourne, Australia. His first Hollywood appearance was in Star Trek (2009) but it was his titular role in Thor (2011) which propelled him to prominence worldwide.
The past: Thor, Star Trek The future: Rush, The Expendables 2, The Avengers
Here is Chris Hemsworth's interview on The Morning Show which aired 30th April, 2009 where he talks about where he's been and where he's going.
....and did you know he could dance?
Exclusive behind the scenes footage as Kristen Stewart kindly greets her fans after taping a segment for Jimmy Kimmel Live. She even gives hugs to two girls who flew in to Brazil to meet one of their favorite Twilight stars!
Kristen Stewart past: Twilight, New Moon, Into The Wild
Kristen Stewart future: Snow White and the Huntsman, The Twilight Saga, On the Road
Dig a little deeper and watch this Cineplex interview featuring Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart
Meet Gabriella Montrose. She is a young English actress, trained in both the US, at the esteemed Lee Strasberg Institute in Los Angeles, and at The Oxford School of Drama in the UK. She just wrapped on European Broadcast Ltd's latest feature film "Island.' Island is a based on Lord of The Flies and is looking at an early 2012 release.
For a taste of Gabriella's acting prowess, check out her performance in this Trip-Hop music video entitled "Thoughts Within A Thought":
On the set of Island.
Island is an upcoming 2011 British disaster-thriller film, directed by Rehan Malik and produced by Leon Hady. Documenting the breakdown of a society of teenagers while they are trapped inside a school, the film is comparable in style to Williams Golding's 1954 novel Lord of the Flies. Among a young ensemble cast, the film stars Gabriella Montrose, Matthew Ferdenzi, Robbie Curran, Thomas James Longley and Lauren Kellegher, and is currently scheduled to premiere at the end of 2011, before going onto film festivals in 2012. The world has been almost completely devastated by nuclear war. Inside a now all but desolate school building, a small group of teenage students, unaware of what is going on outside, await the return of their group leaders. As time passes and no one comes back for them, the children's suspicions arise. While some attempt to build order until rescue comes, a few begin to re-discover their natural animal instincts.
Daniel Radcliffe stars in a new thriller based on Susan Hill's 1983 novel "The Woman In Black".
It opens February 3, 2012 nationwide. Synopsis: A young lawyer (Daniel Radcliffe) travels to a remote village where he discovers the vengeful ghost of a scorner woman is terrorizing the locals.
Anna Kendrick sits down with Shawn Edwards to discuss the honesty and truth to the film 50/50.
ANNA KENDRICK (Katherine) can next be seen in Summit Entertainment's dramatic comedy 50/50 with Seth Rogen and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. The young starlet has a slew of other new projects lined up including a starring role in End of Watch opposite Jake Gylenhaal; the crime drama will be directed by David Ayer. She is also voicing a character in the Focus animated feature Paranorman as well as starring in the apocalyptic comedy Rapturepalooza (Lionsgate). Kendrick has also joined the cast of the recently announced romantic comedy What to Expect When You're Expecting (Lionsgate), based on the bestselling book series.
Here's a much longer interview with Anna Kendrick:
Stunt rehearsal video of Milla Jovovich in preparation for the next installment of the Resident Evil series. Resident Evil: Retribution scheduled to be released September 14, 2012, is a sequel to "Resident Evil: Afterlife 3D", which had an opening of $73.2 million worldwide in just three days. It all starts in the gym!
Upcoming actor and model Thomas James Longley, who appeared in the horror film "Sparrow" (2010) will soon be seen as Craig in the apocalyptic thriller "Island" later this year. He is also a model for REISS fashion house. Thomas James Longley (born 22 April 1989) is a British actor and model. Hailing from the historical English city of Canterbury, he grew up performing in plays throughout the Kent and London fringe scenes. Most recently, he has appeared in the independent British films Sparrow (2010) and Island (2011). In 2011, he became one of the new faces of Reiss fashion house. Longley was actually considered for a role in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, but ultimately lost out to Frank Dillane.
Thomas also starred in the film Sparrow where six teenage friends, Matt, Cindy, Kirsty, Duncan, Sitcom, and Dawn set off on a camping trip in the forest. However 'Camp Happy Dreams' turns out to be 'Camp Nightmare' as legend states it's the site of a presumed historic murder. The teenager's disbelief in this urban legend is soon changed when strange happenings begin to occur to each of them......
Several other sources of interest regarding Thomas James Longley include:
Celebs in the news: Julia Louis-Dreyfus speaks out against the Tar Sands Keystone XL pipeline and urges people to join the action to surround the White House on November 6, 2011.
Exclusive behind the scenes footage as Kristen Stewart kindly greets her fans after taping a segment for Jimmy Kimmel Live. She even gives hugs to two girls who flew in to Brazil to meet one of their favorite Twilight stars!
Island is an upcoming 2011 British disaster-thriller film, directed by Rehan Malik and produced by Leon Hady. Documenting the breakdown of a society of teenagers while they are trapped inside a school, the film is comparable in style to Williams Golding's 1954 novel Lord of the Flies. Among a young ensemble cast, the film stars Gabriella Montrose, Matthew Ferdenzi, Robbie Curran, Thomas James Longley and Lauren Kellegher, and is currently scheduled to premiere at the end of 2011, before going onto film festivals in 2012. The world has been almost completely devastated by nuclear war. Inside a now all but desolate school building, a small group of teenage students, unaware of what is going on outside, await the return of their group leaders. As time passes and no one comes back for them, the children's suspicions arise. While some attempt to build order until rescue comes, a few begin to re-discover their natural animal instincts.
Stunt rehearsal video of Milla Jovovich in preparation for the next installment of the Resident Evil series. Resident Evil: Retribution scheduled to be released September 14, 2012, is a sequel to "Resident Evil: Afterlife 3D", which had an opening of $73.2 million worldwide in just three days. It all starts in the gym! 
Upcoming actor and model Thomas James Longley, who appeared in the horror film "Sparrow" (2010) will soon be seen as Craig in the apocalyptic thriller "Island" later this year. He is also a model for REISS fashion house. Thomas James Longley (born 22 April 1989) is a British actor and model. Hailing from the historical English city of Canterbury, he grew up performing in plays throughout the Kent and London fringe scenes. Most recently, he has appeared in the independent British films Sparrow (2010) and Island (2011). In 2011, he became one of the new faces of Reiss fashion house. Longley was actually considered for a role in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, but ultimately lost out to Frank Dillane.
