Taylor Swift Donates $1M to AHA After Dad’s Bypass
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Taylor Swift donated $1 million to the American Heart Association (AHA) in honor of her dad, Scott Swift, after his...
Actors Reportedly Consider Boycotting Netflix Deal as SAG-AFTRA Weighs Possible Strike
Actors Reportedly Boycott Netflix Deal as Strike Concerns Grow
Hollywood actors could once again be heading toward labor unrest. According to multiple reports, performers represented...
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
Takeaways
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,...