Movies and TvShows featuring "acting" theme.

A doctor and his recently-deceased patient are reborn as twins to a famous Japanese musical idol and navigate the highs and lows of the Japanese entertainment industry as they grow up together through their lives.

PBS SoCal and Variety take you inside the biggest movies and T.V. shows of the past year through candid conversations with today's hottest actors. Hosted by Variety Film Awards Editor Clayton Davis and Variety Chief Correspondent Elizabeth Wagmeister, each episode brings together pairs of actors engaging in intimate one-on-one discussions about their craft and work.

Some of this year's most talked about talent open up about the challenges and triumphs of creating critically acclaimed series and performances.

Eiji Kitahama joins the drama club with dreams of having a harem like the ones from his favorite manga. Rin Nanakura, an underclassman, finds herself crushing hard on Eiji, and tries on different personas in his presence to win him over. No matter how she acts, one thing is certain—her feelings for Eiji continue to grow stronger. Will she ever be able to tell him the truth and be herself?

Her father passed away very early and her mother lives and works in a crowded Chinese restaurant. Kitajima Maya, a 13-year old girl, has to carry the burden of making ends meet as she fights against her ill fate. However, she is able to overcome the trials and tribulations in her life with her passion and enthusiasm. She happens to encounter the reclusive actress Tsukikage who decides to train and mould her into the foremost actress of her generation.

Rebelde is a popular telenovela set in an upper-class private school in Mexico City. It follows the lives of a group of students as they navigate teenage angst, romance, and the pressures of high society.

Skip Beat! is a story about Kyouko Mogami, a girl who decides to get revenge on her childhood friend and aspiring musician Shoutaro, after he betrayed her. She enters the showbiz industry to prove him wrong and becomes an actress. Along the way, she discovers her passion for acting and finds love and success in Tokyo, Japan.

The Day I Became a God is a TV show about a girl named Hina who suddenly appears in the life of Yota Narukami and claims to be a god. Hina predicts that the world will end in 30 days and enlists Yota's help to fulfill her bucket list before the apocalypse. As they spend time together, they encounter various challenges and develop a unique bond.

Reality competition which purpose is to find the best drag entertainer of Chile. The contestants are required to sing live, lip-sync, dance or perform impersonations.

RuPaul's Drag Race is a reality competition show where drag queens from all over the world compete in various challenges to become America's next drag superstar. They showcase their skills in lip-syncing, acting, dancing, sewing, and more, while also embracing their individuality and creativity. The show brings together a diverse group of talented performers who showcase their fashion, beauty, and wit in the hopes of winning the title and a cash prize.

Armed Girl's Machiavellism follows the story of Fudo Nomura, a delinquent student who is forced to attend a school where the girls are armed with weapons. He must navigate the dangerous world of sword fights, harem, and martial arts while dealing with his own past.

Yuhi Yugure and Yasumi Utatane, high school classmates and co-hosts of a weekly radio program, paint a picture-perfect friendship for their listeners. Yet, in reality, they couldn’t be more different. Their off-air dynamic is a whirlwind of chaos and insults. As their tumultuous relationship unfolds, they navigate the turbulent waters of friendship and rivalry in the cutthroat realm of showbiz.

It seems like a fairy tale story. Plucked from obscurity by the legendary actress Chigusa Tsukikage, 13-year-old Maya Kitajima is given the chance of a lifetime and the opportunity to study at a legendary acting school. She'll also find an archrival, however, and Ayumi Himekawa is as determined to be the greatest actress of her generation as Maya is. To succeed, each girl must conquer every acting challenge placed in front of her and then push even further as they aim for the same ultimate goal: the role of the Crimson Goddess in the play of the same name, a part created by Chigusa herself. All the world is the stage as the ultimate dramatic rivalry begins in the original anime classic.

Starlight is a play loved throughout the world. Karen and Hikari make a promise with each other when they're young that one day they'll stand on that stage together. Time passes, and now the girls are 16 years old. Karen is very enthusiastic about the lessons she takes every day, holding her promise close to her heart. Hikari has transferred schools and is now away from Karen. But the cogs of fate turn, and the two are destined to meet again. The girls and other Stage Girls will compete in a mysterious audition process to gain acceptance into the revue.

DAKAICHI -I'm being harassed by the sexiest man of the year- is a TV show that follows the story of a man who becomes the target of harassment from the sexiest man of the year. As he navigates through the challenges of dealing with this situation, he also discovers love and romance along the way.

While Sidney and her friends visit the Hollywood set of Stab 3, the third film based on the Woodsboro murders, another Ghostface killer rises to terrorize them.

“Hit It Off” is a captivating reality show that pairs up actors to undergo intensive training and enhance their acting skills. Over a dozen talented young actors coexist in a shared living space, showcasing to the audience the behind-the-scenes reality of an actor's life. Throughout their journey, the participants engage in daily activities that allow them to forge deeper connections with their fellow actors. Each individual enters the show with the goal of finding their ideal screen partner, delivering exceptional performances, and solidifying their commitment to becoming outstanding performers. In the grand finale, a panel of one hundred esteemed audience members will have the privilege of determining which team deserves the coveted title of “The Best Screen Partners".

Yuya is part of the idol duo ZINGS, but his laziness and disdain for fans puts him in danger of getting blacklisted. That is, until he meets Asahi, the ghost of a former idol who’s eager to stage her own comeback by possessing Yuya's willing body!

Acting for a Cause is a live read series of classic plays and screenplays created, produced, directed and hosted by Brando Crawford featuring young Hollywood actors such as Academy Award Nominee Florence Pugh, Emmy Nominee Margaret Qualley, and 80 other young Hollywood stars. Each reading is organized to raise money for a specific charity. The readings garnered over 500,000 viewers between the first play read on March 27, 2020 and the last announced read on July 31, 2020. The reading series was a direct response to the 2020 Coronavirus pandemic and launched Brando Crawford's career as a director and producer.