The Polar Express
So now the holidays are officially here (even though I’ve had a tree up since Halloween!) it’s time to hop on The Polar Express. Childhood dreams are what this Christmas is all about to me. I loved The Polar Express and had the chance to see it in 3D at Regal Imax Mall of Georgia. It was amazing. Everything came to life on that 5 story screen. Wouldn’t it be great to wake up and have that huge train pull up on your snow covered street? Imagine! CLICK HERE TO PLAY SONG!
I would sit in the dining car of course and enjoy my Good Measure Meal on the way to the North Pole. Then I’d have one of those delicious Hot Chocolate drinks…and then once I arrived I would want to see all the Elves making toys….I’d ask Santa for that small bell that only people who truly Believe can hear ringing.
What are you looking forward to this Holiday?
A True Christmas SPECTACULAR!
The Fabulous Fox is ready for Christmas!
I had the honor of attending a private full dress rehearsal for the Radio City Rockettes as they prepared for opening night of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular running through December 6th at The Fabulous Fox Theatre. I love this show! Being huge fan of Christmas and the holidays, I found myself smiling ear to ear as Santa and his sleigh made an entrance with of course his tiny reindeer Rockettes leading his sleigh!
And then the unveiling of the world famous Radio City Rockettes and those incredible legs!
Check out the lips on this bear–Pucker up for the holidays!
My favorite scene in the show is the Toy Soldiers. Rockettes learn to safely fall down once “shot” and the secret to walking like a toy soldier? Keep your leggs straight and no bending at the knees.
This is the tricky part! How to fall so no one gets hurt? (Tons of practice and a secret male toy soldier in back.)
Before you know it Santa’s back and has transported us to New York City for the Holidays!
And who else loves to wear red? Santa’s elves of course…but who knew they had legs like this!
Over 300 kicks a show per Rockette and you have to be able to kick to eye level…so limber up! An another Rockette secret? During kicks, the girls do not hold onto each other. Safety!
Treat yourself, friends, family to an early Holiday gift. The Radio City Rockettes Christmas Spectacular is absolutely FANTASTIC! You’ll love the feeling you have once you are there and see the magic of Christmas come alive in true Rockettes style. And yes, there is a chance of snow the entire run so dress warmly!
Look for Atlanta’s own Carolyn Simpson from Duluth, GA. A UGA grad, Carolyn has been “hunkering down” as a Rockette since 2005. Thank you Carolyn for my behind the scenes tour. The show was pure magic!
Get your tickets before they sell out!
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Everybody Dance Now!
Tonight come watch local celebs dance for a great cause! E.D.I.N. is hosting the first Celebrity Dance Challenge and my TV wife Holly Firfer is looking for your votes!! Also performing is Corinna Allen from CBS 46 “Better Atlanta”, Reggie Aqui from CNN.com, Veronica Best “model/actress”, Vincent Martinez “Urban Couture / Fashionado”, Ricardo Ullio “U restaurants” and Suchita Vadlamani from FOX 5 “Good Day Atlanta”. I will be one of the judges (I’ve been practicing my best “Fa-nom-i-nal” like Paula) along with Richie Arpino and Ofelia de La Valette. Q-100’s Jeff and Jessica Dauler are hosting and my favorite Bubba Carr will be performing. (You may know Bubba from his extensive dancing with Cher on her concert tours.) Musical guest Chase Mitchell singing his new single “Please Remember Me.” It will be great to watch weeks and weeks of preparation hit the stage. Doors open at 6:30 at the 14th Street Playhouse, 1280 Peachtree Street. So come after work, grab a drink and bid on some great silent auction items. For more information and behind the scenes video, CLICK HERE!!
Casting Calls!
Casting Call: FOX’s American Idol began auditions for the upcoming tenth season earlier this month and more auditions continue today in New Orleans followed by auditions on August 3 in East Rutherford, NJ; August 11 in Austin; and August 19 in San Francisco. Information about the auditions, including forms and requirements can be found online at americanidol.com. American Idol is produced by 19 Entertainment and FremantleMedia North America.
Casting Call: Doron Ofir and partner True Entertainment, an Endemol Company, are seeking compelling true stories and personalities about the world of high fashion for a new television project, A Thousand Words: A Model Story (wt). Men and women, at least 18 years old and appearing younger than 25, who were at the top of their modeling careers but lost it all suddenly are encouraged to apply. The project is seeking ex-professional models with a real portfolio of covers and runway gigs that had something stall their career resulting in a lost dream. Whether it was a bad attitude, a substance abuse problem, unfair agents, conflicts with photographers to simply changing career paths, the project will offer these ex-models a second chance to regain their career. Those interested in applying, should contact Doron Ofir directly via phone at 323-203-1302 or email at Doronofircasting @me.com .
Casting Call: Twentieth Television said MySpace Karaoke is teaming with Don’t Forget the Lyrics! as the musical game show launches in syndication on VH1 this fall. MySpace will be the official music platform and casting partner for the show. Interested contestants can audition for the show through the MySpace Don’t Forget the Lyrics! community page at www.myspace.com/dontforgetthelyrics . MySpace Karaoke will also be the official music engine that selects the music for the game show.
Casting Call: Logo is casting for matchmakers and dating experts to appear on a new matchmaking series. The series is looking for a fun, trendy, outgoing and outspoken gay man from the New York City area who considers himself an expert in dating. Open casting calls will be held this Thursday and Friday. Requirements for the position include: must be between 25 and 40 years old; must be outgoing and fun with a witty sense of humor; have strong opinions about fashion and style, matchmaking and dating and relationship protocols; and must be local to the NYC area. Send an email right away to Wings.INC@hotmail.com and include a recent photo, email contact, phone numbers and where you currently live. Also explain why you would be perfect for the show in 50 words or less and include your top three dating “don’ts.”
Casting Call: A new competition series showcasing a top Hollywood entertainment career coach is looking for skilled professionals in the entertainment industry who are interested in upping their roster of contacts and jobs. The show seeks five outgoing and ambitious candidates who are either directors or below-the-line crew members. Candidates must live in Los Angeles and be available from August 26 to 29. Interested applicants can send an email to: casting@TheGreenlightCoach.com and include name, age, contact numbers, recent photo, classification(s) and why you would be great on the show.
Casting Call: CMT is casting immediately for ordinary people to appear on the network’s upcoming show Your Chance to Dance. Regular people will be trained by top choreographers to perform a tribute to a popular music video and each episode will feature five groups performing routines in front of a live audience. The audience will vote for their favorite group with the winner receiving $10,000. For more information about the show and how to become a contestant, send an email right away to FunNewShow@gmail.com.
Casting Call: NBC gives Atlantans the chance to win millions on its hit primetime competition series “Minute to Win It” by holding a casting call in Atlanta on Saturday June 26th, 2010. The casting call is being held at Hard Rock Cafe Atlanta from 10 am – 2 pm. Download and bring your application for with you.
Casting Call: Oprah looking for next show host on OWN network! Auditions in person this Saturday, June 26th at Kohl’s in Roswell, GA. (Oprah will NOT be there.) Although Gail could be shopping for bargains!
Casting Call: WE tv is casting for a new web series titled You’re Wearing That? featuring mothers and daughters in need of a makeover who want to rid themselves of bad fashion. This web series will precede a television series scheduled to begin in the fall on WE tv. The web show is looking for mothers and daughters who would like a makeover with the help of expert Lucienne Salomone. Send an email to motherdaughtercasting@onescribemedia.com and include the mother and daughter’s names, contact information for both, location, a photo of mother and daughter and a brief description of why you want to be on this series.
Casting Call: Audition dates are set for the 10th anniversary of FOX’s American Idol beginning July 17 in Nashville. Other dates and cities for American Idol auditions are July 21 in Milwaukee; July 26 in New Orleans; August 3 in East Rutherford, NJ; August 11 in Austin; and August 19 in San Francisco. In addition, American Idol is expanding the age range of participants to 15 to 28 years old for men and women eligible to work in the US. Some restrictions apply, it is best to visit americanidol .com for more information.
Casting Call: Oxygen announced casting is quickly happening over two weeks for the network’s new wedding planner show featuring Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott. The show is seeking engaged couples living in the Southern California area with wedding dates from September through November. The preferred couples are those who want more than a traditional wedding and have a theme or a unique twist planned representing the bride and groom such as a Vegas wedding, a Bollywood theme, a BBQ cookout wedding or other ideas. The selected couples will receive wedding consultation from Tori and Dean who will create a wedding based on the couple’s own story. Interested couples should submit a brief bio including name, age and occupations, a description of their story and why they need help and what they consider to be an ideal wedding. Also include contact numbers and recent photos of the couple. Send the email to weingradcasting@gmail.com.
Casting Call: Not in ATL but close: A major cable TV network seeks energetic and environmentally-aware families living in the suburban Chicago, Washington, D.C. and Nashville areas, who have outdated kitchen and/or laundry appliances. Selected families, who must own their homes, will appear on television and receive updated, environmentally-friendly appliances. Interested applicants should submit a photo of their kitchen or laundry room, a brief family bio along with a family photo to tvlocations@yahoo.com.
Casting Call: Food Network seeks professional chefs to compete in a new edition of the series Chopped. Experienced chefs must be dynamic, outgoing and have the ability to create a $10,000 meal out of the show’s mystery baskets. Chefs, male or female and of any ethnicity and cooking specialty are encouraged to apply. More information about the show can be found at www.foodnetwork.com/chopped and to apply directly visit www.choppedcasting.com .Bon Appetit!
Casting Call: Doron Ofir Casting and MTV announced the official Jersey Shore (yeah!) open casting calls will happen in Las Vegas and Atlantic City during Memorial Day Weekend. Jersey Shore is looking for additional roommates to join the current season. The casting calls are taking place May 30 with one at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City from 11a-8p and the other at the Bare Pool Lounge at The Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas in association with The Light Group from 11a to 7p. Applicants must be 21 years or older. Interested applicants should email their questions about these open casting calls to: OfficialJerseyShoreCasting@gmail.com.
Casting Call: OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network announced nationwide auditions for its upcoming original competition series Your OWN Show: Oprah’s Search For The Next TV Star. Applicants, who are at least 21 years old, can audition online starting now through June 26 by uploading a three-minute audition video via Oprah.com. The website contains an editing toolkit with tips and techniques outlined by celebrities such as will.i.am, Lisa Ling and Peter Walsh with the goal to help contestants enhance their audition videos. Online submissions will be voted on by the public and the five contestants who receive the most online votes will be flown to Los Angeles to audition for Mark Burnett Productions. In-person auditions will also take place at four select Kohl’s Department Stores, the show’s presenting advertising partner, on June 5 in New York City; June 12 in Dallas; June 19 in Los Angeles; and June 26 here in Atlanta. Complete details for the auditions can be found at www.Oprah.com .
Casting Call: Living Proof Hair Care is seeking a passionate and enthusiastic male hair stylist to sell the company and its products on TV. The spokesperson should have presence, charisma, a strong sense of style and a love of beauty products! Male candidates must be able to connect with customers and be able to educate and sell the company’s products on TV and in person. This person must be articulate and confident with presenting scientific and technological information. East Coast candidates are preferred as the job requires frequent travel to Philadelphia and Boston. TV and film hair stylists are encouraged to apply. Wana do it? Electronic submissions are preferred; email a photo that is not older than six months, resume or bio and a short letter detailing background and interest to Sean De Simone at Livingproofstylist@gmail.com. Hard copy submissions can be mailed to: Sean De Simone Casting, P.O. Box 20347, New York, NY 10009.
Casting Call: A television show is seeking guys and girls aged 21 to 30 living in Brooklyn, NY. Interested applicants must be smart, funny and single who want to have a great summer in Brooklyn and in addition must be available for an 8-week production schedule beginning in July. Send your name, age, three photos and describe why you are perfect for the show to: brooklynbeachcasting@gmail.com or visit RPDBcasting .com.
Casting Call: A new kitchen makeover show is being prepped for a major network and is casting immediately. The production company is asking people to nominate their friends or loved ones; people who love food and have a passion for cooking but have an ugly kitchen and are desperate for a new kitchen. If you are interested in nominating a cook and also being a part of the installation team, send your name, address, phone number, occupation, age and relationship to the nominee. In addition submit your nominee’s name, address, occupation and age; two photos (max) of yourself and two photos (max) of your nominee; photos of your nominee’s kitchen (3 max); and explain why you are nominating this person, describing their love of cooking, favorite foods to make, favorite restaurants/chefs and what he/she doesn’t like about their present kitchen. Include as much personality and details as possible. Only submissions including these details will be considered. Email all information to kitchenmakeovershow@gmail.com. The production company will be shooting in New York City, Boston, Atlanta, Philadelphia, New Haven, Washington, D.C. and Chicago. Also include the name of your city in the subject line.
Casting Call: Doron Ofir Casting launches the North East Casting for the docu-series Living Arrangements in cooperation with 495 Productions. The casting call seeks sons and daughters who are at least 25 years old and living with their parents. Send your name, phone number, two photos, location and a description of your living situation along with a brief bio of yourself to LivingArrangementsCasting@gmail.com.
Casting Call: CMT announced it is casting for a new reality dance show where amateur dancers are preferred and can win $10,000. Those who enjoy dancing like their favorite celebrities on music videos, movies and TV should sign up for an audition by sending an email to getupanddanceoncmt@gmail.com. Interested participants can also submit a homemade video of you and your friends dancing like celebrities.
Casting Call: Doron Ofir Casting announced the North East Casting for the VH1 docu-series My Big Friggin Wedding with 495 Productions. The series seeks couples who are planning weddings with lots of class and over-the-top attitude. Couples must be at least 21 years old. To apply, send an email to www.bigfrigginweddingcasting.com.
Casting Call: World of Wonder Productions (Million Dollar Listing) is working on a new high-end real estate docu-series set in New York that follows the lives and careers of top real estate agents. The producers are seeking prominent realtors in New York who are involved with high-profile clients and deals. Only realtors with a constant flow of listings and who are major players in the real estate world will be considered. To apply, send an email to NYREALTORCASTING@gmail.com along with a brief bio of your experience, where you live and where you work. Describe your listings and neighbors, clients, social circle and you would be great on the show. Also include a recent photo and contact numbers where you can be reached.
Casting Call: Doron Ofir Casting and MTV are casting for Jersey Shore, looking for new roommates for the Summer. Applicants must be at least 21 and appear to be younger than 30 years old. Candidates must apply online and follow the directions found at www.jerseyshorecasting.com .
Casting Call: Doron Ofir Casting announces a pair of casting searches for two new food series. Both series are looking for professionals who have a broad knowledge of food such as executive-level chefs, sous chefs, cooks, grill masters, bakers, professional food bloggers, food critics, competitive cooking winners or caterers.
- Series one is a buddy tasting road trip seeking a duo with outgoing, adventurous personalities, talent and food expertise. The selected couple can be cousins, friends, rivals or married.
- The second series is looking for bold individuals who are funny, adventurous with larger-than-live personalities with a passion for food and a willingness to try the newest, biggest and best culinary finds in the world. All interested applicants must apply online via www.foodhostscasting.com.
Casting Call: CBS is hosting an opening casting call for Big Brother 12 in New York City on April 10, beginning 12 noon at Roy Arias Studios, 300 W. 43rd St., NYC, 5th Floor, Suite 505. Producers are seeking males and females, age 21-60 who are attractive, fun, outgoing, energetic with personality-plus. Also, having a New York accent is considered a plus. During the on-camera auditions, be prepared to talk with producers for about two minutes on why you would be a great house guest and what makes you unique. Visit www.CBS.com and download the online application, have it filled out and bring it with you to the audition along with a photo ID.
Casting Call: Executive producers for FOX’s musical series Glee are hosting national casting calls, searching for young talented performers to fill new roles during the show’s second season. Starting yesterday, amateur and professional performers, age 16 to 26, are invited to submit five-minute audition videos via MySpace at myspace.com/gleeauditions . The deadline to submit videos is April 26, 2010. The submitted videos must include a one-minute explanation why the participant wants to be on the show and a 4-minute demonstration of their singing ability by performing one of Glee’s hits such as True Colors, You Can’t Always Get What You Want and Lean on Me. The singer must sing a cappella or with a single instrument accompaniment via MySpace Karaoke or by uploading their own pre-recorded videos.
Casting Call: The series WCG Ultimate Gamer is back and is hosting open casting calls nationwide next month:
- Los Angeles on April 7 at Radisson Hotel Los Angeles Westside from 9a-6p. Email: WCGLosAngeles@gmail.com.
- New York City on April 10 at Samsung Experience, Time Warner Center from 930a-6p. Email: WCGNewYork@gmail.com.
- Chicago on April 10 at Inn of Chicago Magnificent Mile from 9a-6p. Email: WCGChicago@gmail.com.
- Atlanta on April 10 at Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center from 9a-6p. Email: WCGAtlanta@gmail.com.
Casting Call: LOGO, World of Wonder and Doron Ofir Casting are searching for beautiful, amazing up-and-coming drag queens across the US who are at least 21 years old to compete for the title of America’s Next Drag Superstar. If you want to apply for season three, starring RuPaul, visit www.RuPaulsDragRaceCasting.com .
Casting Call: Spike TV is seeking undiscovered comedic talent for its new late-night talk show developed and executive produced by Thom Beers, of Original Productions (The Deadliest Catch, Ax Men). The network is looking for two guys in their late 20s to mid-30s who are likable and have that regular-guy appeal along with being funny. Selected candidates will be flown to L.A. for a screen test with network executives. Open casting calls will happen March 22 and 23 in Chicago and Atlanta. For more information, contact the casting company, Metal Flowers Media via their website at www.metalflowersmedia.com or calling 323-785-2500 or sending an email to sniffsniff@metalflowersmedia.com.
Casting Call: NBC is casting for its new edition of The Apprentice (love Celeb Apprentice) and is looking for business professionals who have been affected by the economic downturn (who hasn’t!) and are ready to go to work again. People of all ages are welcome to apply from recent college grads to executives who are 40+. There will be national open casting calls and more information can be found at nbc.com. Candidates can also apply by sending an email to ginacasting@yahoo.com and include a recent photo, updated resume and a brief personal and professional bio explaining how the economy has affected your employment, lifestyle and family. The show’s producers are looking for real stories from business pros who are eager to turn their lives around.
Casting Call: A cable network is casting for a cool new show about the growing problem of shopping and spending addiction in America. The show is looking for women and men age 25-45 that are drowning in debt and have a spending addiction affecting their family and friends. Those selected to appear on the show will receive free help from experienced professionals. To apply for the show, send an email to both the following emails: BDCcasting@gmail.com and Twinsworld1@aol.com, put “Shopping” in the subject title and include your name, where you live, age, occupation, contact info, a description of your spending problems (when it began, how it affects your life) and why you think you would be good on the show. Also include your marital status, if you have children and if you live in a house or an apartment.
Casting Call: An upcoming docu-series, Married By 30 is being developed by an upscale US cable network and is seeking fun, outgoing women who are wanting to get married by the time they reach 30 years old. Interested women should be between 27-29 years and live in the NY/Tri-state area and all ethnicities are welcome to apply. Please send an email to marriedby30@gmail.com right away and include full name, phone number(s), age, occupation, current hometown, a recent photo (not older than 6 months), a link to your website (if available) and a paragraph describing why you want to be Married By 30.
Casting Call: Bonanza Productions Inc. is hosting an open casting call seeking physically-challenged boys aged 10-13 who use a wheelchair to play an 11-year old character in a new 30m comedy pilot created by and starring Paul Reiser (Mad About You) for NBC. The character is described as a sweet, funny, intelligent kid who has a positive outlook. He loves sports, music and everyone he meets including adults. He also remembers everything and is very inquisitive, though he can also become anxious and obsessive about things. The character has also used a wheelchair since birth, so the casting agents are only looking for boys who use a wheelchair. The online search is now open and continues through March 19, 2010. Production for the pilot will take place in Los Angeles over one week, starting April 7. For more information or to submit, visit www.tvpilotcastingcall.com.
Casting Call: HGTV is hosting an All-American Handyman (or Woman) Contest and is looking for charismatic, energetic, non-professional handymen and women to participate in this competition series. Applicants must have strong carpentry skills, experience with tools, creativity and top-notch problem-solving skills. The winner will receive a major prize package. To enter, visit www.HGTV.com/handyman .
Casting Call: A TV pilot is looking for overweight families who are ready to get in shape. Interested families must submit details on how they got so out of shape and those with teenagers are considered a plus. Selected families will be given the tools to change their lives forever. Send the family description and a family photo to tvpilotcasting@earthlink.net.
Casting Call: A new show, with the working title New You, is looking for shy girls who are tired of sitting on the sidelines and ready to find their dream man. This show will be inspiring and with the help of a celebrity mentor, the selected woman will gain confidence and step into the spotlight. If you live in the Los Angeles area and want to be on the show, visit www.newtvcasting.com or call 818-325-6920. Interested applicants can also send an email to thenewyoutv@gmail.com.
Casting Call: An upcoming new television series with an inspirational theme for a major cable network is seeking families who are experiencing hard economic times and are presently down on their luck. The chosen families for this series will be given a fresh start on life with a new home, new jobs and relocated to another state. The series needs families with at least four members and children age 5+. Send an email to freshstartcasting@gmail.com and include a description of your family with information on
Casting Call: A television series for a major cable TV network is looking for engaged couples getting married this spring who want to work with three expert wedding planners for a dream-come-true wedding. The couples will have three wedding designers to chose from, plus receive $10,000 toward their wedding budget. Send an email to TVcouples@gmail.com and include names and ages of the couple, contact numbers, emails, your story and why you would like to appear on the show along with two photos of the engaged couple.
Casting Call: A wedding show on a major cable TV network is casting for wedding designers/planners who have personality-plus and creative visions working in the Southern California area. Wedding planners/designers who are interested in competing with others in their profession to create a dream-come-true wedding for a couple should send an email to Tvweddingplanner@gmail.com and include name, company name, number of years in business, contact numbers, email, city and state and why they would be great on the show.
Casting Call: Evident Entertainment is looking for couples or event coordinators who are planning or have just recently celebrated a double wedding for an upcoming television project. Interested participants (two brides and two grooms or any combo involving two couples) can live anywhere as long as there is willingness to share the process with production cameras from start to finish. Note: This is not a “Bridezilla” type of show. Please send an email to info@evidentent.com and more details about the show will be provided.
America’s Got Talent AUDITIONS Today through 7 p.m. downtown Americas Mart, Building 2 West. Click Here for INFO! Sunday, February 21, 2010.
Casting Call: The series Great Yoga Teachers is due to re-launch and is looking for yoga teachers who have acting experience to host upcoming episodes. The show needs teachers of all styles for all markets. Interested applicants should send an email to inquiry@greatyogateaches.com and include your name, age, yoga background, on-camera experience, city/town, a recent photo and contact numbers.
Casting Call: A new competition series featuring a top Hollywood entertainment career coach, seeks skilled professionals in the entertainment industry who are interested in increasing their number of new contacts and jobs. The show is looking for outgoing, ambitious candidates who are actors, directors, writers, production designers, camera operators, editors, costumers and more. Participants must be available between April 27 to May 10 and live in Los Angeles. Those interested, can send an email to casting@TheGreenlightCoach.com and include name, age, classification(s) and why you would be great on the show in addition to a recent photo and contact numbers.
Casting Call: A new competition series for the Logo Network is seeking floral, plant and garden artists who possess personality-plus. The show will consider male and female professionals or those with a special artistic flair for gardening and landscaping. The winner of the competition will receive the #1 Floral Designer title and a large grand prize. Applicants should send an email to castingflowers@gmail.com and include name, age, occupation, your city/town and why you would be great on the show. Also include a recent photo and your contact numbers.
Casting Call: Original Productions, the production company behind Discovery Channel’s series The Colony, is casting for the show’s second season. Casting directors are looking for skilled professionals who are willing to participate in a social experiment over a 60-day period. Open casting calls will take place this Saturday at the Fairfield Commons Mall in Dayton; Denver Pavilions in Denver; and The Galleria in Houston from 11a-7p. Interested applicants can also visit www.metalflowersmedia.com and apply online or call 323-785-2500 for more information. Casting for The Colony will conclude on March 3.
asting Call: Several audition dates for the seventh season of FOX’s So You Think You Can Dance series are set for next month: Dallas on March 10; Nashville on March 14; Chicago on March 18; and Los Angeles on March 26. For the most up-to-date information on the venues as well as eligibility rules, applicants should visit fox.com/dance.
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CASTING CALL FOR LEAD ROLE IN UPCOMING
“REAL STEEL” MOVIE STARRING HUGH JACKMAN
DREAMWORKS STUDIOS LOOKING FOR YOUNG MALE ACTOR (AGE 10 – 14)
LOS ANGELES, CA (February 4, 2010) – DreamWorks Studios has launched a nationwide casting search to fill a lead role in its upcoming movie “Real Steel,” it was announced today by DreamWorks Studios.
Actors interested in the role have two ways to audition. Beginning immediately, individuals can submit a videotaped audition through www.realsteelcasting.com. Complete instructions are available on the website.
Additionally, two open call auditions will be held starting on Sunday, February 14, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois and then on Saturday, February 20, 2010 in New York, New York. No acting experience is necessary for interested actors, nor are they required to prepare anything for the audition.
Role to be cast is ‘Max’: Male, 10-14 years old. He’s a street-smart, tough, charming kid with a hard, untrusting outer shell which hides a warm enthusiastic spirit beneath. He is a complicated, strong-willed and resourceful boy.
Details on the open call auditions are as follows:
CHICAGO
Sunday, February 14, 2010
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Chicago Academy of the Arts
1010 W Chicago Street
Chicago, IL 60642-5490
(Parking behind building)
NEW YORK
Saturday, February 20, 2010
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Shetler Studios
244 West 54th Street
12th Floor
New York, NY 10019-5515
Complete details on the auditions are available at www.realsteelcasting.com. All videotape submissions will become the property of Dreamworks Studios and will not be returned.
The new sport of robot-boxing is the backdrop for the sports drama “Real Steel” about a former boxer (Hugh Jackman) who gets one last shot at the title when he teams up with his long-lost son (‘Max’) to train a unique robot for the upcoming Real Steel World Championship. Film is being directed by Shawn Levy (NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM) and produced by Don Murphy, Susan Montford and Shawn Levy. Steven Spielberg, Robert Zemeckis, Jack Rapke, Steve Starkey, Josh McLaglen, and Mary McLaglen are all executive producing. John Gatins has written the script.
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Casting Call: Chef Gordon Ramsay and the producers of NBC’s The Biggest Loser are seeking amateur chefs to appear on the upcoming cooking competition series, MasterChef on FOX. The show will highlight people who are great cooks though have never had formal training. Auditions are scheduled in several cities across the US next month. To audition, send an email to masterchefcasting@gmail.com and include your name, age, occupation, current photo, contact number and a brief description about your cooking experience and style. Also, please put the city and state where you reside in the subject line of the email. Auditions begin January 10 in Boston, Dallas, New York City and Seattle followed by auditions in Atlanta, Miami and Denver on January 16; more auditions take place in Kansas City on January 17; New Orleans on January 23; Chicago and San Francisco on January 24; and in Los Angeles on January 31. Full details on the auditions and the show can be found at Fox.com/casting.
Casting Call: HGTV and Mark Burnett Productions are now casting for its design competition series HGTV’s Design Star: Season 5. The show is seeking interior designers/decorators, design enthusiasts, architects and artists to compete in a series of design challenges to win their own HGTV show. Auditions for the fifth season will be January 9 in Los Angeles at The Beverly Garland Holiday Inn, 4222 Vineland Ave, North Hollywood, California from 9a-3p. A second audition will be January 16 in New York City at Shetler Studios, 244 W. 54thSt, 12th floor from 10a-4p. Those interested in applying, can visit HGTV.com for more information.
Casting Call: MTV is seeking a newlywed couple to appear on an upcoming episode of the network’s award-winning docu-series True Life. The ideal couple should live in the Northeast and appear to be between the ages of 18-28 and have just gotten married or are about to tie the knot. The documentary will follow young couples through their wedding and immediately after as they adjust to their new life together. Interested couples or if you know of one, should send an email to newlywed@mtvn.com along with names, contact info in addition to relating what your expectations of newlywed life are/were. MTV is producing the show in-house and this episode is tentatively slated to air next spring.
Casting Call: FOX is calling all cooks at any level to appear with Chef Gordon Ramsay on Gordon Ramsay: Cookalong Live airing December 15 at 9p. The network is looking for people who have a passion for cooking but lack certain skills; those who always wanted to work with a professional chef; and fans of cooking shows who watch for inspiration and for recipes to create dishes or entire meals. FOX is looking for couples, families, best friends and individuals. For full information, visit FOX.com/casting.
Casting Call: Oxygen announced a national search for male and female contestants to appear on the second season of Dance Your Ass Off begins later this month. The series wants people who love to dance and are ready to loose weight. Open casting calls and dates include November 21 in Los Angeles; December 5 in Dallas; December 12 in Chicago; and December 18 in New York. For more information and how to apply, visit http://dyao.oxygen.com/extras-dyao-casting-update. Dance Your Ass Off is produced by Magical Elves.
Casting Call: A new kids’ game show called House of Fun, from the producers of NBC’s My Dad is Better Then Your Dad and American Gladiators and set to air on a major cable network, is casting high-energy boys aged 13-15 who live in the Los Angeles area. Participating boys will have fun while playing cool games and winning prize money. Parents, if your son loves adventure and is a little rambunctious at times, send an email to houseoffuncasting@gmail.com. Along with the email include your name, address, phone number, a recent family photo and a brief description of your family and your son. Casting will take place during the next two weeks.
Casting Call: ABC’s reality series The Bachelorette is currently casting for the next season and is looking for attractive, outgoing singles that have personality-plus between 21 and 40 years old. The show is looking for the 25 guys as well as the bachelorette. Interested candidates should send a brief bio along with a recent photo to sunnywillebrand@gmail.com or attend an upcoming open casting call in Chicago, Kansas City, Cleveland or Minneapolis. Other cities are TBA and more information about the open casting calls can be found at www.thebachelor.tv .
I came unglued

I was in my basement today and went for the Gorilla Super Glue. My “gut” said I should put on some gloves. My rushed adult said “don’t need em.” I applied a dot of super glue and then found it needing a little sticky adhesive so I applied wood glue. I picked up the tiny decorative piece I was glueing and you guessed it, my index finger and thumb stuck together. Give yourself the “OK” sign and that’s how my left hand looked. OMG! No Facebook or Twitter!!
First, DON’T PANIC!!! Of course there was no telephone number on the small tube. So I casually got online and pecked out google for “gorilla glue help” and found their website. I dialed them up and as the lady said “good afternoon” I blurted out HELP ME!! She told me to get acetone (fingernail polish remover) and warm soapy water. As I talked to her, I went further in their website and found first aid. “Don’t panic” said the instructions. Of course, I WAS NOT GOING TO PANIC!! I phoned back again. I calmly said “You’ve probably heard this before…but I got my fingers stuck together…I am soaking in acetone as told and warm soapy water. I need some reassurance. She gave me their medical toll free number. I phoned them. They said “we suggest you don’t use solvents of any kind, including acetone!!” HELLLOOOOOOOO!!! Two previous phone calls and a website first aid page said “use acetone.” She gave me different tips to try. Use gritty soap…use a dry towel. All the while I am soaking in acetone. I thanked her for reassuring me and hung up. I got liquid soap and hot water and soaked…20 minutes, 30 minutes, and slightly trying to wiggle my fingers. Call in the prayers! I prayed for help, and not to be SO STUPID!!.
45 mniutes later I came unglued! How did I do it? I googled “super glue help” and read that acetone does indeed disolve the polymers in glue. So I got a cue tip and soaked it in acetone (with aloe) and kept dipping and rubbing the cue tip across the point of contact. I “attacked it from all sides.” I could see some loosening and the light at the end of the tunnel. When I “broke free” I was overjoyed!!! By this time it was after 5 and that was excuse enough to open the wine and celebrate. And thankfully just in time for dinner! My Good Measure Meal would give me all the nutrients I needed to feed my body and brain and make better choices in my life. And trust me, when you’re working with super glue, wear gloves.

