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‘Powers’ Season 2 Casting Call for Kids for a Hospital Scene in Atlanta

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Playstation network’s Powers season 2 casting call for kids and extras in Atlanta

Rose Locke Casting is looking for actors, models, and kids to work on an episode filming in Atlanta, Georgia. Casting directors are looking for kids, business professionals, and extras on a collapsed building site.

Filming will take place between November 9th through November 10th. Extras that are selected will be compensated between $64/8 to  $120/8 to work on the upcoming scene.

‘Powers’ is based on Brian Michael Bendis’ comic, and features Sharlto Copley as a cop who works in the Powers division of the police force and deals with crimes involving those endowed with special powers. ‘Powers’ season 2 will return in 2016.

To audition for a role on Playstation Network’s Powers season 2, check out the casting call details below:

Playstation Network’s Powers Season 2 Casting Call

Playstation PowersKIDS
Seeking Kids ages 8-14 / All Ethnicities
Rate: 120/8
Date: Nov 10th
Location: Downtown
Subject: FOCUS KIDS

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
Seeking Men and Women
Ages 25-50 / All Ethnicities
Clean cut and sharp looking
Rate: 64/8
Date: Nov 10th
Location: Downtown
Subject: YOUNG PROFESSIONAL

 

HOSPITAL STAFF
Looking for those to portray Doctors, Nurses and Admins
Men and Women / Ages 25 and older
If you have experience please list in body of the email
Rate: 64/8
Date: Nov 11th
Location: Norcross
Subject: HOSPITAL STAFF

COLLAPSED BUILDING SITE
EMT’s/ Search & Rescue Workers / Firemen /Coroners
Seeking Men and Women
Ages 23 and over / All Ethnicities
If you have experience in any roles then please list in body of the email
and over / All Ethnicities
Rate: 64/8
Date: Monday Nov 9th
Location: NORCROSS
Subject: COLLAPSED

If you are interested in the above opportunities then please email
[email protected]
Include 3 pictures (head, body and profile) age, ht, wt and all contact info.

Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.

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[VIDEO] Donald Trump Raps to Drake in ‘SNL’ Hotline Bling Parody

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Despite critics bashing of Donald Trump’s appearance on Saturday Night Live, what is being the called the best skit on the SNL episode is the Drake parody of “Hotline Bling” music video.

In the sketch, starring Jay Pharoah as Drake, SNL poked fun at Drake’s dance moves from the viral music video released in October. “I’m proud of my dance moves,” he sings in the parody. “Because lots of people dance like this. Bet your father dance like me.”

The music video compares Drake’s dancing to that of a dad, a physics teacher and a drunk sports fan.

Donald Trump pops up and gives a sneak performance as one of the “tax guys” who can dance as well as the rapper in the Hotline Bling music video. He even gives a shout out to Drake by singing one of his lyrics, while he dances with Jay Pharoah, Taran Killam, Bobby Moynihan and Beck Bennett.

Martin Short also give a guest appearance as he plays Ed Grimley, a former character from the Saturday Night Live cast.

But, Donald Trump’s appearance on SNL has been bashed by critics calling it a low point for the NBC comedy series.

Daniel Hollway from TheWrap:

Nobody who watched Trump host the show in 2004, or who knows good comedy, or who has two working eyes and basic motor skills, tuned into this episode because he or she expected it to be good. And it was not.

A sketch sketch featuring Trump as a member of a funk band was bad in the way that only the worst “SNL” sketches can be, the kind that send viewers to the refrigerator or to bed.

We will have to wait and see how this will affect Donald Trump’s run in the the Republican primary.

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MTV ‘The Hills’ Reality Star Reveals Dark Side to Reality TV

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Reality star, Audrina Patridge (MTV’s The Hills) reveals the secrets behind working on a reality show.

When I was in high school Laguna Beach and The Hills were some of the most popular reality TV shows to ever rock my small high school classroom. Classmates all discussed their favorite reality star couples and what they would do if they were in their shoes. Frankly, a lot of the high school drama started to mirror episodes recently aired on MTV’s popular west coast reality series. But, years later, reality TV is dying and millions of people have moved on from the cast of The Hills and are now Keeping Up with the Kardashians.  But, one Hills reality star recently stepped out of the shadows to say that she will never let her kids do reality TV.

According to FoxNews.com, Audrina Patridge, best known for her role on MTV’s The Hills, opened up with Fox411 about her experiences on the reality series and she revealed that it’s not all that it’s cracked up to be.

“You completely lose all privacy,” Patridge told Fox News. “Everything you do and everything you say — everything is public and everybody is entitled to your life and putting an opinion on it and judging it. It kind of makes it hard. I made some silly decisions, and I had to do it on TV and it was a fine line between real and fake.”

Ultimately, she says the show made her tougher but also made her realize that she cannot trust anyone. “I was way too naive and too trusting and too nice,” she admitted. “You can’t just trust everyone.”

But, most importantly she revealed that she will never let her kids do a reality show. “I’m too protective and I know too much about it. I would never let my kids go into that.”

She is not alone. Justin Bieber recently called out the experience of being famous in Hollywood can have a detrimental impact on your psyche. For example, In an interview with Billboard magazine, Bieber said that Kylie Jenner’s personality has completely changed by growing up in front of a camera. “Look at her world. She has been living on TV since she was a kid. Everytime she’s looking around she sees a camera, and that’s affecting how she’s thinking and how she’s perceiving people and why she has to do certain things.  Situations that happen taint your mind, especially in this industry. Especially for girls.”

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$500,000 Photos and 5 Things You Never Knew About the Paparazzi

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The paparazzi reveal secrets to landing photos of celebrities!

The paparazzi are everywhere. If you are a celebrity working in Hollywood and New York City, then you are constantly coming into contact with photographers trying to get the best photo of America’s most beloved/hated celebrities.

5. What is the paparazzi?

Kevin Hart (TMZ)
Kevin Hart (TMZ)

According to Webster dictionary, paparazzi is “a photographer who follows famous people in order to take their pictures and then sells the pictures to newspapers or magazines”.

4. And the paparazzi are not the most liked group of people in Hollywood.

Paparazzi
Paparazzi

Kanye West is known for openly criticizing the paparazzi. In fact, West got into an altercation with a photographer and was later criminally charged. TMZ broke the story, Kanye was criminally charged with misdemeanor battery and pled no contest. He’s currently on probation. The attorney representing the photographer assaulted in the incident said the following after Kanye West apologized. “We believe that this case sent an important message. Celebrities are not above the law, and they have no right to physically attack someone simply because they were asked a question.”

Kanye West is not alone. Halle Berry promoted an Anti-paparazzi bill that was later turned into a law in California. Senate Bill 606, the Anti-Paparazzi bill, asked for an increase in penalties for anyone attempting to record or photograph a child because of their parent or guardian’s employment in a manner that “seriously alarms, annoys, torments, or terrorizes” them.

3. But, what are benefits to becoming a paparazzo?

According to a report by the NYPost, it’s a social-media hustle that can come with a $25,000 paycheck for the right picture.

2. Paparazzi finds celebrities on social media

Rihanna
Rihanna

Thanks to Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, paparazzi are following celebrities in order to gain hints about their location. Then photographers travel outside of their hotel, restaurant, or home in order to land the perfect picture.

From NYPost:

It was the “get” of the week: the first picture of Hannah Davis’ engagement ring from Yankee icon Derek Jeter.

“I was looking for them since the engagement rumors started,” said paparazzo Miles Diggs, who runs 247Paps.TV with his partner, Cesar Peña.

They monitored Twitter and Instagram for sightings until “she finally slipped up,” Diggs said.

On Halloween night, Davis posted a photo to Instagram: her dressed as an angel in a pink wig; him in a devil costume.
The next morning, he posted himself outside the hotel.Although she didn’t name the hotel, Diggs noticed distinctly patterned carpet and curtains in the background. He trawled Midtown hotel Web sites until he found rooms advertised with the same interior design.

“He came out first, then she finally came out and showed off that big ring,” Diggs recalled.

Snap! A $25,000 picture.

That’s right. The paparazzi are following your favorite celebrities on social media in order to guess where they are currently hiding. And if they are luckily enough, the paparazzi can land huge exclusive photo that can be sold online for thousands of dollars.

1. Photos are worth a lot of money but, social media is making it harder.

However, social media is making the value of paparazzi photos less valuable. “A picture that now costs $400 was worth $15,000 to $20,000” before Instagram, Peña told NYPost. “It was harder to get pictures, harder to get stories.”

BONUS: Paparazzi has secret agents

But, what about instances when celebrities don’t post photos on Instagram or on social media? How do the paparazzi figure out how where the celebrities are hiding out? Apparently, secret agents that pose as fans are constantly on the look out in certain neighborhoods.

Many of their tips come from what Diggs and Peña call their “little agents,” a half-dozen teens and college kids they’ve befriended who stalk celebs to take selfies with them.

No cash is exchanged, but Diggs and Peña will tip off the little agents when they spot their favorite celebrities.

“Their cut is being part of my crew. And they understand that,” Peña said.

You can read the full and interesting interview with celebrity paparazzi here.

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Spike Lee’s ‘Chiraq’ – The 4 Craziest Casting Calls

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The four craziest casting calls from the Spike Lee ‘Chiraq’ movie.

Anticipation for Spike Lee’s new movie Chiraq is heating up.

Despite, the fact that hundreds of people are upset with Spike Lee’s new movie, it is hard to deny the excitement building around Chiraq.

While the movie was filming in Chicago, 4 Star Casting, the extras casting company shared some amazing casting calls looking for actors, models and real people to appear in the movie. While the casting calls are vague, it will be interesting to see how Spike Lee takes a random group of extras and transforms it into a feature film.

Here are the 4 craziest casting calls from the upcoming Chiraq movie.

4. Bomb Squads

Last summer, 4 star casting was looking for real police officers and extras to play bomb squad members.

3. Suburban families

4 Star Casting was looking for a real surburban family types. Spike Lee was apparently interested in Caucasian men and women to play a typical suburban family. In addition, casting directors were looking for Caucasian kids ages 16 to 18 to work on the upcoming scene.

Check out the Chiraq casting call below:

SUBURBAN FAMILY – SEE BELOW FOR SPECIFIC ROLES

DAD: Male, Caucasian, Ages 42-55, typical suburban dad type

MOM: Female, Caucasian, Ages 40-48, attractive suburban mom type, dark hair preferred

SON: Male, Caucasian, Ages 16-18, dark hair, clean cut

2. National Guard

Chiraq

In addition to a bomb squad Spike Lee was interested extras to play the National Guard. Chiraq casting directors were looking for men and women to play military types. Casting directors were looking for people between the ages of 17 to 40. Details surrounding their roles were not released but, casting directors needed extras to work for several days on the feature film.

1. Rally Supporters

Chiraq
Chiraq

Following in the heels of Ferguson, Missouri protests, casting directors were looking for extras to play Rally supporters. Chiraq casting directors were looking for extras to play rally attendees and producers were seeking extras between the ages of 25 to 50.

Again, details were not released but, according to the casting call it is safe to say it’s a huge scene.

Chiraq

Since Chiraq has finished filming, 4 Star Casting is now casting extras to work on Empire. If you are interested in working on a feature film or TV show filming in Chicago, check out the latest casting calls here.

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People are Pissed Off with Spike Lee’s ‘Chi-Raq’ Movie

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Dozens of people are pissed off with Spike Lee’s new movie Chi-Raq. 

If you didn’t already know, the main plot is based on the Ancient Greek play Lysistrata

Here’s a quick summary from Sparknotes:

Lysistrata has planned a meeting between all of the women of Greece to discuss the plan to end the Peloponnesian War. As Lysistrata waits for the women of Sparta, Thebes, and other areas to meet her she curses the weakness of women. Lysistrata plans to ask the women to refuse sex with their husbands until a treaty for peace has been signed. Lysistrata has also made plans with the older women of Athens (the Chorus of Old Women) to seize the Akropolis later that day. The women from the various regions finally assemble and Lysistrata convinces them to swear an oath that they will withhold sex from their husbands until both sides sign a treaty of peace.

Spike Lee released a video on Friday once again defending his new movie, Chi-Ra, after Chicago residents found the movie offensive.

“GOOD MORNIN’ CHICAGO. A Few Chosen Words From Me, Spike Lee,” he tweeted along with the 3-minute Vimeo video, in which he clarifies that the gangster film is “not a comedy,” in response to those who feel it is making light of violence in the city.

“There are very humorous moments in the trailer. Now some people are getting it twisted and think that this is a comedy. ‘Chi-Raq’ is not a comedy. ‘Chi-Raq’ is a satire and there is a difference between humor and comedy,” Lee said. “In no way, shape or form are we not respectful of the situation that is happening in ‘Chi-Raq.’ In no way, shape or form are we making light of the lives that have been murdered with his senseless violence. People, don’t get it twisted.”

Chicago rapper Rhymefest told Chicago Tribune that he is among several people offended by the trailer for the feature film starring Nick Cannon, Jennifer Hudson, John Cusasck, Wesley Snipes and Samuel L. Jackson.

“I think it’s irresponsible,” Rhymefest said. “The overwhelming majority of people on the South and West Side believe this is foolishness,” the rapper said.

But, Rhymefest is not alone. Here are just a few of the complaints:

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Critics Bash Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt’s New Movie ‘By the Sea’

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Critics Bash Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt’s New Movie ‘By the Sea’

Critics are bashing Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s new drama, By The Sea. 

Angelina Jolie’s new movie By the Sea premiered at AFI Fest on Thursday night, and the critics who attended the screening pretty much hated it.

According to Rotten Tomatoes, 1 out 7 reviews counted so far say the is garbage.

Justin Chang from Variety called the movie, “An unabashed vanity project that struggles to turn its own beautiful inertia into a virtue.”

Todd McCarthy from THR said By the Sea was “This languid piece of would-be art cinema will prove once again that even the biggest names in the world won’t draw an audience to something that, in and of itself, has no reason for being.”

In addition, TheWrap’s Alonso Duralde said By The Sea “Plays like an unconscious parody of Last Year at Marienbad, L’avventura and any number of other 1960s European dramas about beautiful people having existential crises on yachts and in villas.”

Ouch.

This could be bad news for Universal Pictures which is planning on spending $10 million in marketing in the United States alone with hopes of turning this melo-drama into an Oscar winner.

By the Sea centers around a relationship gone sour. With their marriage in trouble, an American writer (Brad Pitt) and his wife (Angelina Jolie Pitt) make new connections at a French resort.

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What do you think? Do you plan on seeing Angelina Jolie’s new movie By the Sea? Share with us your thoughts in the comments below!

Saturday Night Live with Donald Trump – 3 Facts You Should Know

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Saturday Night Live with Donald Trump – 3 Facts You Should Know

Donald Trump is headed to Saturday Night Live this Saturday and it is already creating a shit storm.

Trump announced his candidacy for president of the United States in the 2016 elections on June 16, 2015, from his headquarters in Trump Tower in New York City.

Trump launched his campaign declaring the official slogan, “We are going to make our country great again” with a commitment to become the “greatest jobs president that God ever created”.

Since then, Donald Trump’s political campaign is in full swing and with a year left before the Presidential election, Donald Trump is the front runner dominating the polls and beating Ben Carson, the former Republic primary leader.

In order to prepare for this mega event, I have sat down and gone through 3 things you should know about Donald Trumps appearance on Saturday Night Live.

1. Donald Trump turned down certain skits.

Donald Trump
Donald Trump

According to reports, Donald Trump told reports that he turned down risque SNL sketch ideas. “I had to. There were a couple that were too risqué,” he told O’Reilly in an interview for “The O’Reilly Factor.” “Because you know, the poll just came down, I’m leading in Iowa, I want to stay leading in Iowa.”

But, this is not uncommon to have some back and forth with writing staff in the days leading up to the Saturday Night Live broadcast. As Variety pointed out, writers throw out dozens of ideas before an episode ever airs.

“They have 100 writers,” Trump told O’Reilly. “I walk into the room, there are 100 – and they’re all about 17 years old, OK? They’re all young and all up in your face. But they come up with many, many skits and you pick the ones you think you like.”

2. Protestors target Donald Trump at SNL

Donald Trump
Donald Trump

Activists plan to protest Donald Trump’s appearance on Saturday Night Live this weekend and are calling out the cast members for not supporting them. This protest stems from the Donald Trump’s hardline stance against illegal immigration and past derogatory statements made against Mexicans.

In June, Donald Trump said that Mexico sends immigrants to the United States who are “bringing drugs” and are “rapists”

“He doesn’t deserve an additional 90-minute campaign ad,” said Justin Krebs of the liberal group Move On, which collected 150,000 signatures on a petition against Mr. Trump’s appearance.

Donald Trump ignored these protests saying his appearance will boost Saturday Night Live Ratings.

3. Saturday Night Live is on high alert for hecklers.

Donald Trump
Donald Trump

Despite having Secret Service security detail and an “audience vetting process” Trump’s appearance could spark outbursts on live TV.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, protestors are rumored to sneak onto set of Saturday Night Live and will heckle the Presidential Republican Frontrunner.

In fact, Los Angeles activist, Luke Montgomery is offering $5000 to anyone that says “deport racism” or “Trump is a racist” on the air.

From THR:

The Los Angeles-based activist and founder of the anti-Trump campaign Deport Racism 2016 is offering $5,000 to anyone in the studio audience heard saying “deport racism” or “Trump is a racist” on the air. The group is one of several protesting Trump’s SNL appearance over “racist and xenophobic language” they say he’s used throughout his campaign — with Latinos and Latino-Americans targeted in particular. Montgomery’s is the only group, however, that is not calling on the network to cancel his appearance, but rather is encouraging hecklers to infiltrate and hijack the event.

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Live Action ‘The Little Mermaid’ Movie Coming Soon – 5 Facts You Should Know

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Chloe Grace Moretz will star in the upcoming Universal live-action movie, The Little Mermaid. 

According to reports, Richard Curtis from Love, Actually, is completing his deal to write the script for the film, which is based on the fairy tale written by Hans Christian Anderson.

The original story centers around a mermaid who saves a mwn from drowning and falls in love with him.

While the movie’s title has not been officially released, Universal has been working on this movie for a long time.

Sophia Coppola was initially expected to direct The Little Mermaid, but left due to creative differences. In addition, Universal wanted to cast a known star to appear in the movie while Sophia Coppola was interested in finding an unknown actress to play The Little Mermaid. 

And it’s no surprise Universal chose Moretz. She has been the go-to actress for the last 5 years. She will appear in the upcoming Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising, and The Fifth Wave, two movies that both filmed in Atlanta, Georgia.

There is no word when or where filming will take place on The Little Mermaid. 

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Why Actors Are More Likely to Fall in Love on Set

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Are you an actor? Is your significant other an actor? Well sit down, I have some news for you, actors are psychologically more likely to fall in love on set.

According to a psychology research study, a stage kiss is more than just a kiss.

It happens all the time. Two actors make a movie together in which they are playing lovers and reports later surface that they are in love. They break up with their partners to be together. And it all happened when actors were playing people in love, and had to act as if they were in love for weeks on end.

While there is no denying that people who play characters in love often fall in love in real life, for example, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie after Mr. and Mrs. Smith. But, is it because they were pretending to be in love and those feelings turned into reality? Or is it because actors are forced to spend long hours in a small place with the same person?

Are actors more likely to fall in love with their co-workers more than a regular 9 to 5 jobs?

According to a report by Psychology Today, the answer is yes.

Dr. John D. Mayer, Professor of Psychology and one of the original researchers behind Emotional Intelligence revealed the effects of kissing in front of the camera.

He claims that “Science knows!” whether actors are “faking it” for the screen. He proposes that actors must change their personalities to match the personalities of those they play, and that only a few actors work from the “outside in,” using physicality to portray a character. Instead, he writes, most actors rearrange their mental lives and emotions in order to portray character.

Consequently, it depends on the acting style. Technical actors, actors that concentrate on movement rather than emotion, are less likely to be affected by a stage kiss or starring in a romantic comedy. However, method actors, actors that use emotions to drive the character, are more likely to fall in love with their cast members.

In addition, the fact that method actors have to constantly put themselves in emotionally traumatic situations leaves actors more open to levels of stress a normal person could not typically handle. Which is why many psychologists speculate why so many actors suffer from some sort of mental illness.

Overall, audiences are looking for realism when they watch a movie or TV show. When casting directors are deciding which actor would be perfect for the lead role, actors are forced to push the limits in order to create an interesting an entertaining experiences for audiences. However, certain acting styles can have a permanent effect on not only the actor but, the supporting cast and crew as well.

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Model’s Life Ruined After Commercial Goes Viral

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A model who appeared in a Taiwanese plastic surgery commercial says her life was ruined after the photos went viral.

In an interview with BBC News, model Heidi Yeh spoke out about what it was like when her photo went viral and turned into an internet joke after it was attached to a fake news story about a man who sued his wife for lying to him about getting plastic surgery before they got married.

Three years ago, Yeh was hired to do a modeling job for a plastic surgery office. She was matched with a man to play her handsome husband and three children who were later photoshopped to look different from their attractive parents. The bottom of the ad was, “The only thing you have to worry you about after plastic surgery is the explaining you’ll have to do to your children.”

“On the day of the photo shoot I had a rough idea of what it was about, but I was told the photo would only be used in print media and for one company,” Yeh told BBC, according to their translator. “I didn’t know that it would be used so widely on the internet and there would be so many made up stories about it.”

The ad would later go viral on a fake Chinese news website.

“Apparently, the parents in the ad have had plastic surgery, and not surprisingly, they both look extremely attractive,” the  reporter wrote [emphasis ours]. “But alas, plastic surgery, of course, does not change your genes.”

The report also said that the husband sued his wife for lying to him.

Evidently, it was all a hoax that dates back all the way back to 2004. According to the myth-debunking website Snopes, when Heilongjiang Morning Post published a story that claimed a Chinese man named Jian Feng had sued his wife successfully for hiding the fact she had undergone plastic surgery operations.

After Yeh’s plastic surgery commercial came out, suddenly the old story went viral. In 2013, the Irish Examiner, MSN, and other news media outlets all ran with the story. Though they were posting several photos attached to the hoax, including one of Yeh’s plastic surgery ad.

“I thought it was rumors,” Yeh told BBC when a friend told her that her picture was going viral. “Then I realized that the whole world was spreading the story and in different languages. People actually believed it and thought it was happening to me.”

Yeh’s photo would later become a meme. Her family, as well has her fiancé’s family, began to question if she ever had plastic surgery.

Yeh told reporters that since the photo went viral, she’s had trouble getting additional modeling jobs after previously working with major brands such as KFC and appearing in popular music videos.

Yeh also said she has trouble sleeping and suffers from depression. “I keep thinking, why is this happening to me,” she told BBC. “I decided to speak out because I wanted to give myself some courage to deal with this problem.”

Yeh is now suing the advertisement agency J. Walter Thompson for misuse of the photo, according to Shanghaist. She argues that the contract only stated the ad was going to run in print magazines, however, her photo has appeared in several other online ad campaigns.

She is currently asking for about $154,000 in compensation. Meanwhile, her agency is suing her for “untrue allegations.”

“I can’t bear to look at the picture,” Yeh told BBC. “I hope it will not appear anymore.”

You can watch the whole interview here.

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Top Casting Director Reveals Twitter Followers Are More Important than Talent

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Talent is no longer important in Hollywood and here’s why.

Nowadays, actors, models, and even athletes are getting discovered on social media. Casting directors are ditching open casting calls and producers are now searching online for the next Justin Bieber.

But, Hollywood is changing and it is slowly becoming apparent that talent no longer matters in the film and entertainment industry. Recently, casting directors revealed that Instagram followers were more important than talent.

Now, in a recent interview with TheWrap.com, veteran casting director Mike Fenton, the casting director behind iconic films such as One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and The Godfather Part II, revealed that “If it came down to two professional actors … we’d go with the one who could get the numbers,” pointing out that Twitter is more important than actual acting talent.

To make it in Hollywood, actors needed a demo reel, a headshot, good looks, and bonafide acting talent. But, in this new generation of social media, the difference between landing a movie role may come down to how many followers you have on Twitter.

 

Posted by Vin Diesel on Sunday, November 1, 2015

 

Vin Diesel is probably the king of social media in Hollywood with over 90 million Facebook followers. Which probably helps the actor land major motion picture deals despite never having a hit movie outside of the Fast & Furious franchise.

From The Wrap:

“There is no question that today if you have good numbers on social media, you have become a better choice to be cast,” veteran casting director Mike Fenton told TheWrap. “It would behoove actors to generate a social media presence.”

“If it came down to two professional actors, one of whom had great visibility in social media and one who was barely recognizable, we’d go with the one who could get the numbers,” Fenton said.

So it begs the question – why are non-talented actors more likely to get cast, than talented actors?

It all comes down to the built-in audience an actor, model, or talent may have.

By casting an actor that already has a social media following to appear in a production it is easier to market to a larger audience and therefore, make more money once the movie or TV show is released.

For example, as TheWrap pointed, Josh Peck a former Nickelodeon star, told his 13 million followers that he was attending a screening of one of his movies in Orlando, Florida. Over 1,000 fans showed up to the event and the movie sold out within hours.

Social media followers is more than an ego boost it is worth millions.

A single tweet can have thousands of people lining up in movie theaters and A list celebrities understand this. In 2014, Kevin Hart tried to negotiate for additional money form Sony Pictures to promote his movie, “The Wedding Ringer,” on social media. Apparently, this pissed off Sony executives who later called the actor a “whore” in an email that was leaked to the press.

While Kevin Hart’s demands sound egregious at the moment, they are illustrating Hollywood’s transition from talent to social media.

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‘The Crow’ Remake is Finally About To Start Filming

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Filming for the new ‘The Crow’ movie is about to start production.

It was reported, several years ago, that Hollywood was interested in remaking The Crow. The original 1994, movie starred Bruce Lee’s son, Brandon Lee, who would later die after getting accidentally shot on set by a defective prop gun.

The remake has been postponed several times but, production is scheduled to begin early next year.

Over the past few years, the remake has seen a fairly high turnover rate for its directors and actors.

/Film reports British filmmaker Corin Hardy got the gig last year after three other directors had quit. “The Crow is happening,” Hardy told Entertainment Weekly. “I’m going to make it! We were making it, and it was going very well, until this Relativity situation occurred.”

But, it is important to point out that many actors have quit the movie in the past few years. In fact, Bradley Cooper was once attached to star in The Crow. In addition to Bradley Cooper so was Channing Tatum, Tom Hiddleston, and James McAvoy.

From EW:

“That was to do with timing,” says Hardy, adding, with a laugh, “It’s another fresh start! Basically, keep watching, and early next year we’ll be cracking on again.”

Sounds like The Crow is cursed.

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NBC ‘Chicago PD’ Casting Call for UBER Drivers in Chicago

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NBC’s Chicago PD casting call for extras to work on an episode filming on Monday, November 9th.

Producers are looking for extras to play Uber drivers, a psychiatrist and bad guys. Filming will take place in Chicago, Illinois on the hit TV series.

NBC’s Chicago PD centers on the Intelligence team located at the District 21 of the Chicago Police department. This team fights the city’s major offenses including organized crime, drug trafficking, and high profile murders.

To audition for a role on ‘Chicago P.D.’ check out the casting call details below:

NBC ‘Chicago P.D.’ Casting Call

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***NBC’s CHICAGO P.D. CASTING ALERT***
CROSSOVER WEEK!!!

Seeking the following spots for MONDAY November 9th:

“THE SHRINK” — Looking for distinguished looking men and women ages 40s-60s with nice business attire to play psychiatrists along side Dr. Charles (Med). Must have more than one business type outfits. (please submit photos wearing your clothing options)

“UBER XL” — Looking for attractive male 30s-50s to play the driver of the Assistant State’s Attorney. Must have nice black, navy or great suits! Must have more than one suit option. (Please submit photos wearing your suit options)

“USUAL SUSPECTS 11/9” — Looking for our usual make up of bad guys, civilians, and lawyers to play inside the The 21st District.(If submitting to be a a lawyer, please submit photos in suits.)

So if you live in the Chicago area and have Monday Nov. 9th totally available, please submit the following info to [email protected] with the corresponding title in the subject line (Example: “THE SHRINK” if submitting for psychiatrist spot)

**ATTACH RECENT, WELL-LIT PHOTOS of yourself in appropriate attire
NAME:
EMAIL:
PHONE:
ZIP:
AGE:
HEIGHT:
WEIGHT:
FEMALES: Dress/Bust/Waist/Hip/Shoe Measurements:
MALES: Jacket/Neck/Sleeve/Waist/Inseam/Shoe Measurements:
CAR?: Year/Make/Model/Color: *Attach a photo of your car.
VISIBLE TATTOOS? *If yes, please describe size/placement or attach a photo.

If you are not local and/or do not fit the description, do not apply

Do you think you are perfect for this role? Leave us a comment below and tell casting directors why you should be selected!

$500 Modeling Job Casting Call for Models in Las Vegas

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Paradym Group is looking for tradeshow models for Power Gen 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada on December 8th and 9th.

“POWER-GEN International is the world’s largest power generation event focusing on the industry’s latest innovations, technical trends and business strategies. POWER-GEN International includes a broad range of qualified power professionals with the power to purchase. Throughout the years, POWER-GEN International has covered it all, providing a world stage for the innovations, ideas and solutions that have formed our industry.”

To audition for a role on the upcoming trade show, check out the casting call details below:

Power Gen 2015 Casting Call

Models that are selected will be compensated $250/day to work on the Power Gen trade show.

Las Vegas, NV.

Paradym Group needs 1 female tradeshow model for Power Gen 2015 in Las Vegas, NV. on December 8th & 9th.

Pay:250.00 per day + parking

Dates:
Tuesday – December 8th (11 AM to 6 PM)
Wednesday – December 9th (9 AM to 5 PM)

If you would like to be submitted to our client, please email [email protected] with recent photos. Include in the email subject line your NAME and “Power Gen 2015 Vegas”.

If you are not local and/or do not fit the description, do not apply

Do you think you are perfect for this role? Leave us a comment below and tell casting directors why you should be selected!

Jack Reacher: Never Go Back’ Casting Call for a TON of New Roles in New Orleans

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Want to hang out with Tom Cruise? Jack Reacher: Never Go Back casting call for extras in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Central Casting Louisiana is now casting extras to work on Tom Cruise’s new movie, Never Go Back, now filming in New Orleans, Louisiana. Casting director are casting a TON of extras and producers are looking for female lacrosse players, police officers, and extras to play military police for scenes filming between November 6th through November 24th in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Central Casting Louisiana is looking for actors, models, and talent to play military police on an upcoming scene filming in New Orleans, Louisiana on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 28th. Casting directors are looking for guys with military style hair cuts and that are clean shaven to work on the upcoming scene.

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To audition for a role on ‘Jack Reacher 2: Never Go Back’, check out the casting call details below:

Jack Reacher 2: Never Go Back

***Never Go Back*** Working in New Orleans/Baton Rouge multiple days in November***NEW FACES ONLY***

MILITARY POLICE- Currently casting men who appear to be in their 20’s – 30’s to play MILITARY POLICE . Men must be clean shaven with short hair, or willing to have a hair cut, and no larger than a 44 coat. Real military experience preferred but not required.

Please submit current picture(s), name, phone number and location to: [email protected] with MILITARY POLICE in the subject line.

 

 

***Never Go Back*** Working in New Orleans – Tuesday 11/10

OFFICER IN MESS HALL *NEW FACES ONLY* Currently casting Caucasian looking WOMEN who appear to be in their 20’s – 30’s to play OFFICER IN MESS HALL. You must be able to attend a wardrobe FITTING TODAY 11/6 BEFORE 5:30PM or Monday 11/9 in New Orleans. No larger than size 2 dress. Please submit current picture(s), name, phone number and location to: [email protected] with OFFICER IN MESS HALL in the subject line.

 

 

***Never Go Back*** Working in New Orleans – Tuesday 11/10 & Friday 11/13

Military Detectives : *NEW FACES ONLY* Currently casting men who appear to be in their 30’s – 40’s to Military Detectives. You must be able to attend a wardrobe FITTING TODAY 11/6 or Monday 11/9 in New Orleans. Men must be clean shaven with short hair, no larger than a 36 waist.
Please submit current picture(s), name, phone number and location to: [email protected] with Military Detective in the subject line.

***Never Go Back*** Working in Metairie – Tuesday 11/24
WOMEN any ethnicity, ages 18 and up who appear to be in High School to work as LACROSSE PLAYERS.
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If you are available, fit the above description, and have LACROSSE EXPERIENCE please submit a current picture of yourself (W/ LACROSSE GEAR), your name, phone number, and your location to [email protected] with FEMALE LACROSSE PLAYER in the subject line.

If you are not local and/or do not fit the description, do not apply

Do you think you are perfect for this role? Leave us a comment below and tell casting directors why you should be selected!

Netflix ‘Stranger Things’ Casting Call for REAL Football Players in Atlanta

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Do you play football? Netflix’s Stranger Things is looking for real football players in Atlanta, Georgia.

Casting TaylorMade is looking for actors, models, and talent to work on the new Netflix series, Stranger Things. 

Casting directors are looking for real football players to be filmed as they hold a football practice. All athletes must have matching equipment such as practice jersey’s, pants, helmets and pads.

Filming will take place on November 18th on Wednesday.

In the Netflix series Stranger Things, a family and town are rocked after a 12-year-old boy, Will (Schnapp), goes missing. His mother, Joyce (Ryder), siblings (Dyer and Heaton), and friends continue to seek answers, along with the town’s chief of police (Harbour). Will’s best friend, Mike (Wolfhard), is particularly determined to save his friend, and along the way, he encounters a girl with special abilities (Brown) and gets help from Dustin (Matarazzo) and Lucas (McLaughlin). Supernatural forces come into play as a mystery involving top-secret experiments unravels.

Netflix ‘Stranger Things’ Casting Call

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NOW CASTING A FOOTBALL TEAM – CLUB TEAMS / REC TEAMS / INTRAMURAL TEAMS / EXTRACURRICULAR / POP WARNER ETC ….
SHOOT DATE: November 18th, 2015 – Wednesday
ROLE: Casting 22 or more Males (high school age or older) to be filmed as they hold football practice / must have matching equipment such as practice jersey’s, pants, helmets & pads etc…
SUBJECT LINE: FOOTBALL TEAM
EMAIL: [email protected]

3 Up to Date / Recent Photos of Yourself + Photos of Car
(Well Lit & In Focus / Plain Background in Photo is Best)
-1 Headshot Style
-1 Medium Length
-1 Full Length Front
– Football Team Photo
1. Legal Name
2. Phone Number
3. Email
4. Age
5. Height
6. Weight
7. Top Size
8. Pant Size
9. Shoe Size
10. Hair Color
11. Current City
*please ONLY SUBMIT if you are 100% interested and available-you will be contacted by WEDNESDAY 11/11 to be booked.

If you are not local and/or do not fit the description, do not apply

Do you think you are perfect for this role? Leave us a comment below and tell casting directors why you should be selected!

‘The Vampire Diaries’ Extras Casting Call for a Mental Hospital Scene

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‘The Vampire Diaries’ season 7 casting call for extras to work on a mental hospital scene filming in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Vampire Diaries is currently looking for actors, models, and talent to work on a scene filming on Tuesday, November 10th in Decatur, Georgia. Producers are looking for extras to play hospital patients that have “spiked hair, hair with bold colors, unique clothing styles; punk styles, etc” to play extras at a mental hospital.

In addition, casting directors are looking for extras to play orderlies between the ages of 21 to 45.

Season 7 of The Vampire Diaries centers around the departure Elena. Season seven begins with some characters will recover while others can’t move on. As Lily tries to drive a wedge between the Salvatore brothers, we’ll see if Stefan and Caroline’s love story is strong enough to survive.

To audition for a role on The Vampire Diaries, check out the casting call details below!

The Vampire Diaries Casting Call

VAMPIRE DIARIES (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY) is looking for CHARACTER TYPES to work TUESDAY November 10th in Decatur, GA. Will work a min 6-8hrs. Expecting morning call.

PATIENTS: male/female; ages 21-32; open ethnicity– looking for edgy looks (ex. spiked hair, hair with bold colors, unique clothing styles; punk styles, etc); will play patients in mental hospital

ORDERLIES: MALE; ages 21-45; open ethnicity — strong build

If available email recent photo, include name, age, phone, height, weight, all clothing sizes, (including shoes), [email protected]; MUST LIVE IN ATLANTA AREA:
SUBJECT: “MENTAL HOSPITAL” (Include the role you are submitting for in the SUBJECT LINE as well)

(Please indicate whether or not you live in Atlanta if you have an out of state number)

Rate $60/8hrs; overtime after 8hrs

If you are not local and/or do not fit the description, do not apply

Do you think you are perfect for this role? Leave us a comment below and tell casting directors why you should be selected!

‘Blind’ Starring Demi Moore Open Casting Call in NYC

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‘Blind’ Starring Demi Moore Open Casting Call in NYC

Blind starring Demi Moore and Alec Baldwin casting call for extras in New York City.

Alec Baldwin and Demi Moore’s new movie, Blind is now casting extras to appear in the new feature film filming in New York City. Casting directors are looking for Wall Street Business types to work on a scene filming on Saturday, November 7th in Manhattan, NYC.

Blind centers around the story of a novelist (Alec Baldwin) who was blinded in a car crash that killed his wife. Several years later, he rediscovers his passion for life and writing when he embarks on an affair with the neglected wife (DemiMoore) of an indicted businessman (McDermott), according to deadline.com.

To audition for a role on Blind, check out the casting call details below:

Blind Open Casting Call

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Seeking Non Union Men and Women to portray Wall Street Business types for work on the feature film, “BLIND” starring Alec Baldwin and Demi Moore. Works tomorrow, Saturday 11/7 in Manhattan. Must have full professional business attire.

If available and interested please email [email protected] with the following:
-Full Name
-Phone Number
-Union Status
-Current Selfie Photo of yourself
-Confirm you have full business attire

Please change the subject line to “Facebook, Name, WALL ST TYPES 11/7”

If you are not local and/or do not fit the description, do not apply

Do you think you are perfect for this role? Leave us a comment below and tell casting directors why you should be selected!

HBO’s ‘Divorce’ Starring Sarah Jessica Parker Casting Call for Indian Families in NYC

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HBO’s ‘Divorce’ Starring Sarah Jessica Parker Casting Call for Indian Families in NYC

HBO ‘Divorce’ starring Sarah Jessica Parker casting call for Indian families in New York City.

Sarah Jessica Parker’s new HBO TV series is now casting Indian actors, models, and talent to work on an upcoming episode filming in New York City.

Producers are looking for Indian between 45 to 60 years old to work on the new TV series filming this November.

HBO casting directors are also looking for Indian children between the ages of 5 to 10 work on the new HBO series, Divorce. 

According to Deadline, HBO’s Divorce, centers around “Frances (Sarah Jessica Parker), a woman who suddenly begins to reassess her life and her marriage, and finds that making a clean break and a fresh start is harder than she thought.”

To audition for a role on HBO’s Divorce, check out the casting call details below:

HBO Divorce Casting Call

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Seeking Indian Children (Ages 5-10) for FEATURED work on the new HBO series “Divorce” starring Sarah Jessica Parker: Shoot Date is TBD, but will be one day at the end of November.

If available and interested please email [email protected] with the following:
– Full Name of Child
– Phone Number
– Union Status (Nonunion or SAG)
– Current Selfie
– Age of Child
– Please note whether or not your child has a trust account and work permit

Please change subject line to: “Facebook, Name, Featured Indian Child”

Seeking Indian Men (Ages 45-60) for FEATURED work on the new HBO series “Divorce” starring Sarah Jessica Parker to portray Indian Father types: Shoot Date is TBD, but will be one day at the end of November.

If available and interested please email [email protected] with the following:
– Full Name
– Phone Number
– Union Status (Nonunion or SAG)
– Current Selfie & Full Body Shot

Please change subject line to: “Facebook, Name, Featured Indian Father”

If you are not local and/or do not fit the description, do not apply

Do you think you are perfect for this role? Leave us a comment below and tell casting directors why you should be selected!

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