Emma Stone is an American actor. Born in Scottsdale, Ariz., Stone began pursuing a career in entertainment at a young age, moving with her mother to Los Angeles to audition for parts as a child actor. In 2007, she made her feature film debut as the romantic interest of Jonah Hill’s lead in the raunchy comedy ”Superbad,” directed by Greg Mottola. Her standout supporting turn led to a line of comedic roles in titles such as “The House Bunny ” and “Zombieland,” culminating with her highly praised lead performance in the sex scandal high school comedy “Easy A” in 2010. Read More...
George Schenck, a TV writer, producer and showrunner on CBS’ police procedural “NCIS,” died at his home in Brentwood, Calif., on Aug. 3. He was 82.
Born on February 12, 1942, Schenck graduated from the University of Southern California with a degree in screenwriting and earned a graduate degree in the first class of the Film School’s new writers’ program. Read More...