Athena Studios to Transform Movie Studios to AI Data Centers
Athens, Ga. — When Athena Studios was announced in 2021, local leaders and filmmakers saw it as a turning point. Athens, long known for...
James Ransone, ‘The Wire’ Actor, Dies at 46
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James Ransone, the character actor best known as Ziggy Sobotka on The Wire, has died at 46.
He built a standout career across prestige TV...
Chris Pratt on Faith After Son Jack’s NICU Fight
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Chris Pratt says watching his son Jack “fight for his life” pushed him to recommit to God.
He shared the story in a personal essay,...
James Cameron Eyes Life After Avatar and Fire and Ash
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James Cameron says he’s ready to move beyond Avatar—without abandoning it completely.
He calls Fire and Ash a make-or-break moment for the franchise and admits...
Timothée Chalamet Trained 7 Years for Marty Supreme
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Timothée Chalamet says he spent six to seven years training for his role as a table tennis pro in Marty Supreme.
He compares the pressure...
HBO’s ‘The Pitt’ Season 2 Trailer: Fourth of July Chaos
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Premiere date is set: The Pitt Season 2 lands on HBO Max on January 8, 2026.
One-day pressure cooker returns: the entire season unfolds over...
Steven Spielberg’s UFO Film “Disclosure Day” Teaser Drops
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Universal Pictures released a teaser for Steven Spielberg’s new sci-fi film, “Disclosure Day.”
The story teases a world-changing moment where extraterrestrial life is proven real—and...
WBD Rejects Paramount’s $30 Offer, Backs Netflix Deal
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Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) rejected Paramount Skydance’s $30-per-share hostile offer, calling it “inferior” and too risky.
WBD’s board reaffirmed support for a Netflix deal that...
How to Watch ‘Fallout’ Season 2 Online for Free
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You can watch Fallout Season 2 on Prime Video starting Wednesday, Dec. 17 with weekly episodes.
The easiest “free” option is a Prime Video /...
How to Get Cast on ‘Magic Tree House’
Magic Tree House Animated Series in the Works With Spuree: Everything We Know So Far
A Magic Tree House animated series is officially in development,...
$3,000/Day Sydney Casting Call for Female Chefs (Vitamin Commercial)
Key Takeaways
Pay: $3,000 for 1 shoot day; $1,000/day for additional shoot days
Who they want: Real professional female chefs, ages 35–45
Location: Sydney, Australia (must be...
$10,000 Voice Over Research Project Casting Call (Nationwide)
Key Takeaways
Pay: Up to $10,000 (listing notes 20% per participant)
Type: NDA-protected voice research study (sociolinguistics + phonological theory)
Experience: No acting, no vocal training, no...
$1,000 Luxury Brand Handbag Commercial Casting Call in NYC
Key Takeaways
Pay: $1,000 / 8-hour day
Location: New York City (NYC-based talent only)
Who they want: Female talent ages 20–40 with a cool, non-traditional look
Campaign: Luxury...
Tyler Perry’s “Beauty in Black” Extras Casting Call in Atlanta
Casting Call Breakdown:
Role: Paid background extra portraying a store/workplace employee
Pay: $100 for 8 hours (time-and-a-half after 8 hours)
Who they want: Male or female, ages...
Carter’s Photo Shoot Casting Call in Miami: $850/Day for Families
Key Takeaways
Pay: $750 shoot rate + $100 fitting fee ($850 total)
Location: Miami, Florida (local hire only)
Who they want: Real families with babies, toddlers, and...
$10,000 Voice Research Study Casting: How to Apply Nationwide
Key Takeaways
Pays $10,000 for selected participants
Open to U.S. nationwide + UK applicants (no acting or vocal experience required)
If selected, you’ll record in San Francisco...
$8,000 Sydney Casting Call for Mediterranean Talent and Real Families
Key Takeaways
Pay: $6,000–$8,000 AUD per person (based on feature level)
Who they want: Mediterranean individuals (25–60), an older Mediterranean woman (70–90), and real Mediterranean families...
Monster High Commercial Open Casting Call: $2,300 Role
Key Takeaways
Pay: $2,300 per shoot (paid)
Talent: Girls ages 4–13, all ethnicities welcome
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada (within driving distance)
Usage: Digital + social, 1-year buyout
Vibe: High-energy,...
$300 Video Casting Call for Bilingual UGC Creators (Spanish & English)
Key Takeaways
Paid UGC casting call offering $200–$300 per video, with higher influencer rates available
Open to bilingual Spanish + English creators based in the U.S.
Focused...
Creators Coalition on AI: Hollywood’s Push for Ethical AI
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Creators Coalition on AI (CCAI) is a new creator-led hub pushing for clear rules on AI in Hollywood—not a blanket ban.
The coalition focuses on...