Bill Murray is probably the worst role model ever in this upcoming movie.
In the movie trailer for St. Vincent, a Catholic school teacher played by Chris O’Dowd explains sainthood. “A saint is a human being we celebrate for the sacrifices that they make, for their commitment to making the world a better place.”
St. Vincent is an upcoming American comedy film directed and written by Theodore Melfi. The film stars Bill Murray, MelissaMcCarthy, Chris O’Dowd and Naomi Watts. The film will be released on October 24, 2014.
Maggie (Melissa McCarthy) is a new neighbor, a single mother whose son Oliver gets bullied at school. Having learned that his bank account is overdrawn, Bill Murray offers to watch Oliver after school for a paltry $11 an hour. The unlikely nanny takes his charge to the racetrack, teaches him how to defend himself, and introduces him to Daka (Naomi Watts), a “lady of the night” who, as she explains in a somewhat exaggerated Russian accent, “works for the man.”
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Hogwarts won’t be able to help Emma Watson with this one.
Emma Watson the 24-year-old actress is under investigation for allegedly bringing her American housekeeper to work in London without proper documentation, according to The Independent.
The report arguess that the maid worked for Watson from September 2013 to February 2014, despite carrying only a tourist visa, which does not permit non-citizens to work in the U.K.
If found guilty, Watson could face a £10,000 (approximately $17,000) civil penalty.
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Casting directors are currently casting actors for an upcoming Utility Company Commercial filming in Miami, Florida.
Miami Talent Casting posted a casting call looking for actors to audition on Wednesday, July 2nd and Thursday, July 3rd.
Talents that are selected will be compensated $1,2000/day. All talents that are chosen must be available for a fitting on July 12th, and available for filming on July 13th or 14th.
Casting directors are looking for Male actors ages 30 to 59 for various roles in the commercial. For more details, check out the casting call below:
Miami Commercial Casting Call
Miami – Utility Company Commercial Rate: $1,200 per day
casting in person Wed July 2 and Thursday July 3
preselecting by pics.
Must be avail for fitting July12, shoots July 13 or 14
Role 1:Male / African American, Asian, Caucasian, Hispanic / ages 50 – 59
clean cut – no facial hair Wardrobe: OPEN COLLARED SHIRT – NICE – NEAT PRESSED
Role 2:
Male / African American, Caucasian, Hispanic, Ethnically Ambiguous / ages 30 – 39
European looking features – famous French or German Baker types – an old world kind of character guy
Wardrobe: NICE ARTSIE SHIRT WITH AN APRON / WE HAVE THE APRON. CLEAN CUT / NOT GRUNGY…
Role 3:
Female / African American, Caucasian, Hispanic / ages 35 – 45
Professional – Educated – Executive Looking – runs a very large company – nice looking yet still real..
SMART BUSINESS LOOK – NOT A DOWDY ACCOUNTANT – HAVE SOME PIZAZZZ..
Is Star Wars Episode 7 filming in Atlanta, Georgia?
Throughout Atlanta, Georgia there have been production and directional signs for ‘Star Wars 7‘. Is ‘Star Wars Episode 7’ filming in Atlanta?
Well before you get your Chewbacca costume out of the closet, it is unlikely that the movie is actually filming in the ATL.
Currently, Star Warsis filming in the UK at Pinewoods Studios. Despite, the new Pinewoods Studios complex that opened several months ago outside in Atlanta, we highly doubt that Atlanta is the filming location for Star Wars.
Photo Credit: OLV
There have been reports that the upcoming Star Wars movie may film in Arizona or Los Angeles. However, there have been no formal announcements saying that Star Wars will film in Atlanta.
Many people have speculated that it is a big prank just to get Star Wars fans excited. It is also believed that this could be a possible commercial filming in Atlanta.
Ultimately, for major motion pictures that are trying to keep the movie details a secret, they usually give secret names. For example, the Divergent Movie Series is secretly titled ‘Mineral‘ to protect the details surrounding the movie.
If you have any idea what these signs are for, we’d love to know! Leave us a comment below!
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Pitch Perfect 2 posted a casting call for extras in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
The sequel to the movie centers on Fat Amy and Beca as they move to college. The upcoming movie is directed by Elizabeth Banks from 40 Year Old Virgin and The Hunger Games: Mockingjay.
Casting directors are looking for extras to work on the upcoming ‘Pitch Perfect‘ sequel filming in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Casting directors are looking for women with ball gowns and men with tuxedos. Filming will take place on Tuesday, July 8th through Thursday, July 10th.
For more details, check out the casting call below:
‘Pitch Perfect 2‘ Casting Call
NOW CASTING MORE DAYS ON PITCH PERFECT 2!
SHOOTS IN BATON ROUGE
PAY IS: $101.50/12
Please Read Carefully Before Submitting:
Dates to work: Tues July 8, Wed July 9, and Thurs 10
THESE ARE IN FACT DAY SHOOTS!
AGES 21 AND UP
******LADIES SHOULD HAVE BALL GOWNS OR FORMAL COCKTAIL DRESSES********
*******MEN MUST HAVE TUXEDOS OR NICE SUITS*********
Submission Instructions:
Email: [Casting call details removed at casting director’s request]
Subject: Kennedy Center
HAVE SOMEONE TAKE A PHOTO OF YOU IN THE SUIT/TUX/OR BALL GOWN TO BE CONSIDERED.
In your email include your name, age, NUMBER, height, city of residence, AND let us know if you have or have not worked on this show and if so, what scene.
PAY IS: $101.50/12hr day
NOTE: WE ARE NOT BOOKING EVERYONE FOR ALL THREE DAYS, MOST WILL AT LEAST GET BOOKED FOR JULY 8 AND 10 FOR SURE.
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Insurgent Movie casting call for firearms instructors in Atlanta, Georgia
‘Insurgent’ centers on Beatrice Prior as she must confront her inner demons and continue her fight against a powerful alliance which threatens to tear her society apart.
‘Insurgent’ features Shailene Woodley, Theo James, and Miles Teller. The upcoming ‘Divergent’sequel will be directed by Robert Schwentke
The upcoming production has been code-named “Mineral” in order to protect the production of the feature film.
Insurgent will hit theaters on March 20, 2015. The release date for Allegiant is March 18, 2016.
Casting directors are looking for firearms instructor and one tactical instructor to work on the upcoming movie. Instructors must be available from July 8th until July 14th.
For more details, check out the casting call below:
‘Insurgent’ Movie Casting Call
MINERAL SEEKS one firearms instructor and one tactical training instructor to work Tues 7/8, Wed 7/9, Thurs 7/10, Fri 7/11 and Mon 7/14. MUST be experienced in the area that you are applying for. If this is you, please submit 3 pictures of yourself, a little information about you, your height, weight, age, and phone number to [email protected]
Subject: Firearms Instructor (or! Tactical Training Instructor)
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Netflix ‘Sense 8’ is currently seeking extras to work on the new series filming in Chicago.
The new series is collaborated withBabylon 5‘s J. Michael Stracynski. According to TV Line, Sense8 will focus on eight characters from across the world, all connected by a very violent vision.
Each episode — shot in the UK, Seoul, Mumbai, Nairobi, Berlin, Mexico City, San Francisco and Chicago — will follow the characters’ separate stories, even as one entity tries to bring the octet together and another tries to kill them.
The eight dreams include “a closeted Mexican telenovela hunk, an Icelandic party girl, a German safe-cracker, a Korean businesswoman, an African bus driver and a transgender American blogger.”
A vision will most likely connect these characters. According to Io9, there are two visionaries who try to connect all of these people together. “The two sound like the yin and yang to this “vision.” One character is named Jonas, an African-American character who is allegedly the good guy. And his evil counterpart is named “Mr. Whispers.” One of them wants to unite the eight dreamers, the other wants to destroy them.”
Atmosphere Casting is looking for people to play police and medical personnel.
For more details, check out the casting call below:
Netflix Sense 8 Casting Call
SENSE8 UPDATE: TUES 7/1
As promised, here is the SENSE8 availability form. We will be doing availability in blocks of 8 days to cover the shoot. This first form covers shoot days #1-8, July 10-21st.
We will post subsequent forms as we progress through the schedule.
This first block will need POLICE and MEDICAL personnel. Police on the 10th/11th, MEDICAL on 15th/16th/17th.
SENSE8 UPDATE: Sunday 7/13
As promised, here is the SENSE8 availability form for the second block of shooting.
We will be doing availability in blocks of 8 days to cover the shoot. This 2nd form covers shoot days #9 – 17, July 22 – 31st.
We will post subsequent forms as we progress through the schedule.
In this second round of availability, we will need GANG MEMBERS and PRISONERS on the 22nd, 23rd and 25th. DOCTORS AND NURSES on July 23rd. These dates are still TBD and may change.
Casting directors are looking for trade show models for an event in Washington DC.
Producers are looking for models available from July 14th through July 16th. Models that are selected will be compensated $225/day.
For more details, check out the casting call below:
Models Casting Call
Washington DC
Paradym Group is in need of 2 female Trade Show models between the age of 18 to 30 in Washington DC. The details are below:
· Dates needed – July 14th, 15th, and 16th
. Rate: $225 per day plus parking reimbursed
· Specific times needed –
Monday and Wednesday 10:30-5:30 / Tuesday 8:30 to 5:30pm
. Travel Reimbursements not provided – Must work as Local
· Specific wardrobe requirements – Booth attire is business casual. (No tennis shoes, flip-flops, T-shirts or shorts are allowed during expo. hall hours) but we’ll call it “attractive” business casual for the moment.
· Responsibilities – general discussions with passing partners to funnel them to staff members for a longer conversation, badge scanning, demand generation. The key thing with this conference is that it’s really about networking. The software we provide is very simple to understand (we move email from A to B)
If you are interested in being submitted to client for this event and ARE available for all the days of the event, please email [email protected] with your most recent photos along with putting your name and Washington Model in the subject line.
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New York City casting call for pregnant women for a feature film filming in July 2nd.
Central Casting is looking for real pregnant women to work on a feature film filming on Wednesday, July 2nd in Manhattan.
For more details, check out the casting call below:
New York City Casting Call
UNION/NON-UNION FEMALES TO PORTRAY REAL PREGNANT WOMEN FOR FEATURE FILM WORK WEDS 7/2 IN MANHATTAN! PLEASE SUBMIT CANDID SHOT TO [email protected] SUBJECT: PREGNANT LADIES PLEASE NOTE HOW FAR ALONG YOU ARE – PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU INCLUDE YOUR FULL CONTACT DETAILS!
THANKS!
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USA Network’s ‘Satisfaction’ Casting call for photographers in Atlanta.
The new drama on the USA network is described as a “provocative drama that explores modern marriage at its midpoint.” The new television series features Matt Passmore (“The Glades”) as Neil Truman and Stephanie Szostack, (“The Devil Wears Prada”) as Grace.
The USA network describes the series by answering the question, “What do you do when having it all is not enough?” by delving into their shocking and unconventional choices.
Casting directors are looking for an extra to play photographer’s assistant for a scene filming on Tuesday, July 8th.
For more details, check out the casting call below:
USA Network’s ‘Satisfaction’ Casting Call
SATISFACTION – TV SERIES
ATLANTA AREA, GA
TUESDAY, JULY 8TH
ROLE: PHOTOGRAPHER’S ASSISTANT
DATE: TUESDAY, JULY 8TH, 2014
FRESH FACES!!
HIP, TRENDY, ATTRACTIVE, YOUNG PROFESSIONAL MEN – Possibly like the one pictured below. PHOTOGRAPHY EXPERIENCE PREFERRED. AGES 25 – 35.
SUBJECT LINE: PHOTOGRAPHER’S ASSISTANT
Please Include 3 Photos of yourself (showing off your style and flair):
– 1 Head shot style
– 1 Medium
– 1 Full Length
**These photos should have been taken recently and MUST reflect exactly what you currently look like (well lit & in focus)
Please Submit to the email below and include the following:
1. Legal Name
2. Phone Number
3. Email
4. Age
5. Height
6. Weight
7. Hair Color
8. Top Size
9. Tattoos (Yes/No – Location on Body)
10. Pant Size
11. Shoe Size
12. Current City
13. Car (Year/Color/Make/Model)
If you have any photography experience, please list it in your submission as well.
PLEASE SEND YOUR SUBMISSION TO: [email protected]
SUBJECT LINE: PHOTOGRAPHER’S ASSISTANT
**NO SHOWS AND CANCELLATIONS – WE HAVE BEGUN ENFORCING A STRICT POLICY REGARDING NO SHOWS AND CANCELLATIONS. IF YOU DO NOT SHOW UP OR DO NOT GIVE NOTICE OF AN EMERGENCY WITH DOCUMENTED PROOF, YOU WILL BE TAKEN OFF OUR LISTS FOR WORK AND AUDITIONS PERMANENTLY, FOR THIS AND ANY OTHER PROJECT. UNFORTUNATELY, THIS KIND OF BEHAVIOR REFLECTS POORLY ON ALL OF YOU, AND ATLANTA’S BACKGROUND ACTORS AS A WHOLE.**
DO NOT SUBMIT IF YOU CANNOT COMMIT!!
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The Onion is currently casting actors for an upcoming production filming in Chicago.
Casting directors are looking for extras to play Comic Con fans in an upcoming production filming in Chicago.
4-Star Casting is looking for people ages 16 to 30 that are a a little nerdier and very sweet-faced (should look sweet, innocent, shy, enthusiastic).
For more details, check out the casting call below:
‘The Onion’ Casting Call
PROJECT: The Onion NON-UNION EXTRA ROLES: See below for description LOCATION: Chicago – The Onion Offices
Comic Con Fans (x3) AGE: 16-30 RACE: Any GENDER: Male and female DESCRIPTION: a little nerdier and very sweet-faced (should look sweet, innocent, shy, enthusiastic) RATE: $50/3 SHOOT DATE: Wednesday, 7/2 NOTE: Script includes sexually explicit material
If interested and available, please send an email to [email protected] and include:
1) The appropriate subject line
2) Your name, age, phone, email, height and weight
3) Attach a recent photo in jpeg format
4) For child submission, you must confirm you have a valid, Illinois work permit with either 4 Star Casting or an agency. List the name of the employer on the work permit.
Casting directors in Los Angeles, California are seeking extras to work on TV shows filming next week.
Producers are casting for two specific roles. Casting directors are looking for a photo double, and an experienced kitchen knife chopping double.
Central Casting is looking for talent to apply. To apply you must be registered. To register visit www.CentralCasting.com
For more details, check out the casting call below:
Los Angeles Casting Call
Elana is taking email submissions for 2 specific roles, please read the entire post prior to submitting. Both union and non union ladies may apply.
1. Nude Double – Caucasian looking woman appearing to be in her 30s to photo double an actress who will appear nude in some scenes. You must be between 5’5″-5’7″, preferably brunette, about 130lbs, in shape but not super defined, you must be able to do push ups, you would need to be available tomorrow 7/1 and also on 7/18.
2. Chopping Double – Caucasian looking woman appearing to have the hands of an 18 year old, with extensive kitchen experience that can chop things quickly while holding them with their knuckles. You should be about 5’2″ with preferably long dark hair. This is scheduled to work on Wed 7/9.
If you fit either of these roles please send a current photo (bikini for the nude doubles) with your best contact information to [email protected] using the category titles above as the subject lines.
Thanks!
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‘Ashby’ movie casting call for scenes filming in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Tona B. Dahlquist is currently casting extras those interested in working as extras in Tony McNamara’s upcoming comedy-drama ASHBY, set to star Mickey Rourke (The Wrestler, Iron Man 2), Nat Wolff (The Fault in our Stars, The Naked Brothers Band), Emma Roberts (We’re The Millers, Palo Alto) and Sarah Silverman (A Million Ways To Die In The West).
The comedy-drama Ashbyfollows the relationship between a high school student, to be played by Nat Wolff, and a retired CIA assassin who only has months to live.
Casting directors are looking for a ton of extras to work on a scene Sunday, July 6th.
For more details, check out the casting call below:
‘Ashby’ Movie Casting Call
ASHBY -NEEDING FOR SUNDAY 7/6 FILMING…
* 2 Diner Waitress in their 50’s.
* 10 Older Diner Parons (mostly men ) with cars
* 8 Kindergarten Kids (should be of Kindergarten age)
we will also cast 2 Moms .
* 1 Kindergarten Teacher
* 1 Male Crossing Guard
* 1 Bartender (40’s larger Male)
* 3 Male Bar patrons.
AVAILABLE ON SUNDAY? Fit something listed? If so, submit your photo and information -Name, Age, Phone, Height/Weight, Clothing Sizes, Color/Make/Model/Year Vehicle you drive, City/State you reside -to us at [email protected] with heading AVAIL ON SUNDAY.
Casting directors are looking for kids for a photo shoot in Atlanta, Georgia.
New Life Casting is looking for babies that are infants to 12 months old.
“As one of the world’s fastest growing toy companies, Kids II® is dedicated to meeting the evolving needs of parents everywhere. Over/During the past 40 years, we have developed more than 75 award-winning products that have revolutionized the industry time and time again. Today, Kids II designs products for some of the industry’s hottest brands like Bright Starts™ and Baby Einstein™. Our products are sold in more than 25 countries. We remain committed to energizing parenthood for the next generation of moms and dads.”
For more details, check out the casting call below:
Babies Photo Shoot Casting Call
NLC is searching for babies for Kids2 photo shoots in the Atlanta area.
Please send photos of babies: infant-12 months old….all races..by Wednesday, end of day.
Note: the 4-9 month old range, or what we call “gear sized” under 28″-29″…. is what’s always needed the most. If under 7 months, please note if they are sitting up.
Select babies that Kids II would like to see will be given a time block with the address and casting specifics.
Send at least 2 photos with the name of your child, dob, current weight, length and your contact info. We’d really like to see happy babies…The photos do not have to be professional but of good quality. Please use this photo as an example of what we’re looking for. Please email info to [email protected].
Please do not submit if you’ve already worked with Stacey Perlino.
Please NO HATS OR BOWS.
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Adam Richman from ‘Man Vs. Food’ has his show cancelled after Instagram comments.
Adam Richman‘s new show ‘Man Finds Food‘ was supposed to premiere on July 2nd but the show was indefinitely postponed after the host’s comments on Instagram.
The Travel Channel has not reported when the show would air.
“The show will not be airing on July 2,” Richman, the “Man vs. Food” host, said on Facebook. “Still waiting for a airing date for the show. Stay tune (sic) MFF fans!”
Adam Richman drew outrage in response to fans criticizing his use of the hashtage #thinspiration.
“Had ordered this suit from a Saville Row tailor over a year ago. Think I’m gonna need to take it in a little…#thinspiration” he wrote.
Instagram users immediately called him out for using the word which is used in pro-anorexia groups. After the coomment Richman began lashing out on others.
“Maybe you’ll acknowledge that just because someone is on TV, they are no less worthy of human kindness, respect, forgiveness or patience,” he told one user. “Give me a f—ing break. If anyone acts like a c— I’ll call them one. It’s not misogyny, it’s calling a spade a spade…if my use of the hashtag offended you, it was unintentional & for that I’m sorry.”
He also told a user to commit suicide.
“Grab a razor blade and draw a bath,” he wrote. “I doubt anyone will miss you.”
Richman later apologized and deleted all of his Instagram messages related to the incident.
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Another TV production leaves Atlanta, Georgia for Los Angeles.
In under a month after the California Film Commission $100 million Film and TV Tax Credit program in a lottery, has picked up several new programs. Including the upcoming FOX’s Beach Boys and Universal’s Scarface reboot. These are two out of 11 feature films getting a piece of the $100 million incentives.
But, another production is jumping ship from Atlanta and moving to Los Angeles. BET’s Being Mary Janewill be moving from Atlanta to Los Angeles for its upcoming third season thanks to California’s tax credits.
‘Being Mary Jane’ centers on Mary Jane Paul, a successful TV news anchor who runs into modern day experiences that men and women can both understand and engage in. This intense drama shows Mary Jane juggling her life, her relationships, and her personal commitments.
Now the series will find a new home in Los Angeles instead of the Peach state.
Gabrielle Union‘s BET drama just received a green light to film a second season a few months ago, and according to reports the show will also receive a third.
The TV and Film Commission has revealed that a total of 26 productions will receive cash from California’s Film and TV tax credits. That is 26 out of a record 497 applications.
According to Deadline, here is the full list of shows and movies that will receive funding and will film in Los Angeles:
This 100 million dollar incentive is a movement by California representatives to reclaim productions that have left the state and film in places like Louisiana and Georgia.
This would be the third show in the last two years that has left Atlanta for Los Angeles. Previously, MTV‘s Teen Wolf, was filmed in Atlanta, Georgia but was later filmed in Los Angeles. It was reported in June that BET’s ‘Let’s Stay Together‘ will film in Los Angeles.
As it is right now, 26 projects at least have the go ahead to make their movie or show in California. Increasing the amount offered for incentives can make a real difference, according to Paul Audley, president of Film LA: “California’s current incentive program makes it hard to attract and retain new pilots and TV series. The data make plain why an expanded film incentive is needed to bring this part of the industry back.”
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Casting directors are seeking spanish speaking actors for a commercial filming in Nashville, Tennessee.
Casting directors are looking for Hispanic male actors in the 40s to 60s for a production filming in Nashville. Producers are looking for someone that is tough but approachable, down to earth, intelligent. Someone who fits the bill as a lawyer. Handsome, Authoritative & Trustworthy.
Talents that are selected will be compensated $1,000 plus an addition $500.00 +15% to $750 .00 +15% (depending on the market) per market usage.
For more details check out the casting call below:
Commercial Casting Call
SPANISH SPEAKING SPOKESPERSON (NON UNION):
Usage T.V. new media, internet, print, etc (on camera session + usage)
Race: Hispanic
Sex: Male
Age: 45-65
Language: Must be able to deliver script speaking Spanish.
Ideal Characteristics: Tough but approachable, down to earth, intelligent. Someone who fits the bill as a lawyer. Handsome, Authoritative & Trustworthy.
Examples types – Spokesman: Someone that fits the above description, open to seeing all possibilities.
RATE FOR TALENT: $ 1,000.00 + 15% for day of shooting. Usage T.V. new media, internet, print, etc (on camera session + usage)
$500.00 +15% to $750 .00 +15% (depending on the market) per market usage . / 2 year annual buyout
These spots are to be sold per small market in various markets in the USA. A generic spot to be adjusted to numerous law offices in various markets.
There will be a rate for shooting and then a negotiation of usage on a per market/client basis.
WARDROBE FOR AUDITION– wear what is appropriate for the spot. Suit and tie.
Everything should read the same below when putting talent on camera, except that each actor should do 4 reads back to back.
Start with a more normal first read and with each read showing more urgency and a forceful hard sell. Make sure they leave themselves room to progress in the read.
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FOX Cancels the new series ‘Hieroglyphs‘ before it even aired
The new adventure drama Hieroglyph, which previously bypassed the pilot stage and had been given a 13 episode series order by FOX has now been cancelled.
The series was created by Travis Beacham (Pacific Rim) was scheduled to debut later on this year.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, only the first episode of Hieroglyph had been filmed before FOX decided that the storylines and plans for the series wasn’t “meeting a certain level of creatively.”
The Hieroglyph’s series order, came around during the ex-entertainment chairman Kevin Reilly argued to change the standard pilot process for new shows. Reilly stepped down as chairman at the end of last May in what was commented as a “voluntary” decision. Although reports show that Reilly had been arguing against FOX Networks Group CEO Peter Rice over certain show cancellation decisions.
It is rumored that Hieroglyph was one of Reilly’s passion projects. Now there is no replacement lined up.
Here’s the trailer for Hieroglyph:
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These 10 actors don’t watch the movies that they are in
It may seem pretty crazy to us, but it’s pretty common among many top actors to have never seen their own movies. But, the reasons for this vary.
Many actors are often insecure about their work and most of them don’t want to see their face projected on a movie screen to be overanalyzed and critiqued by movie critics.
Other actors worry that watching themselves on screen will somehow negatively effect future movie roles. If an actor is too critical of themselves they may become too self-aware of how they look from the outside and it may affect whether or not they take another role in the future.
You would assume that most actors would be excited to see the final product of a movie they have been spending long days and nights making, but for many professional actors that is not the case. Some actors simply enjoy acting, but not the movie itself. Once they are done shooting a production they are moving on to the next project.
Two actors that technically do watch their own films but don’t seem thrilled about it include Tom Hanks, and Robert DeNiro.
Tom Hanks was asked in an interview which one of his old movies does he enjoy to watch again:
Oh, I don’t watch any of my old movies. The one that I might watch with great affection is a little movie I directed, That Thing You Do, which I’m not in that much. I loved doing it so much that when I watch it now it still brings a smile to my face. I don’t watch my own performances – who does that? That would be madness. I’ve seen all the movies once, but I don’t need to see them again, because they don’t change.
Robert De Niro agreed and said watching himself in a movie is boring.”I don’t like to watch my own movies— I fall asleep in my own movies.” This almost seems hard to believe with cult classics like The Godfather and Taxi Driver how can you fall asleep?
Here are 10 actors that don’t watch their own movies
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10. Andrew Garfield
In an interview with the Hollywood Reporter for the movie Never Let Me Go, Andrew Garfield told reporters that “I haven’t actually seen the movie. I try not to.” Garfield fears that he’ll learn or see something about himself which will mess with his head. He added, “I don’t want to be aware of what I’m doing. As soon as I am, I’m less open.” However, he was pressured by the makers of The Social Network to attend a screening of the film, “They made me watch that one,” he admits.
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9. Jared Leto
Jared Leto won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in Dallas Buyers Club, but he probably never even saw what he looked like in the movie. Despite playing a unique and challenging role, Jared Leto said that process of making movies is different for him in comparison to other actors.
Well, the experience for me making a film is the most profound one. I really don’t have any business watching the movie so much. Maybe I could watch it for entertainment purposes, but you have so little input and control of the final product once you’re done that I feel like I just would rather leave it alone. It kind of leaves me in a place where every film I do, I’m kind of having to reinvent and figure out how to start again fresh, and hopefully not repeat myself.
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8. Julianne Moore
Moore is one of those actors that is more interested in acting than filmmaking. Julianne Moore is more likely to walk the red carpet during the premiere and leave before the movie begins.
I haven’t seen any of my own movies… I can’t sit there for a premiere or anything. I like being in the movie more than I like watching them. That’s my big thrill, rather than seeing the finished product.
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7. Megan Fox
Megan Fox from the Transformers movies admitted that she is really insecure about seeing herself on the big screen. Despite being a huge sex symbol she still feels vulnerable seeing herself on the big screen.
I never (look at myself), even in still photographs. I don’t look at anything. I panic if there is a monitor in the room I immediately go into like an anxiety attack. I’m insecure, I think most actors are pretty insecure.
She admitted that she did see Transformers 2. But, she admitted it took an entire glass of champagne, so that she could get through it.
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6. Joaquin Phoenix
The Hollywood A-List actor known for Signs and Her, admits that he is interested in seeing what he looks like on camera. But, at the end of the day he feels that it will negatively effect him in all future productions.
I just think there’s a number of dangers in [watching yourself]. … I don’t ever really want to see myself as the camera sees me … I don’t want to watch myself. Of course, there’s a part of you that’s curious for a second, and I constantly have to tell myself, ‘No,’ because it stands a greater chance of having a negative effect on future work.
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5. Nicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman admitted that when she was filming on a particular movie she was unable to get emotionally connected the character and feared what she would look like on screen. So instead of watching the movie, she decided to just never watch the movie at all.
I can’t look at this movie and be proud of what I’ve done. I sat there and I looked at (husband) Keith (Urban) and went, ‘Am I any good in this movie?” It’s just impossible for me to connect to it emotionally at all.
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4. Harrison Ford
Despite working on some of the biggest movies in Hollywood history, Harrison Ford admitted that he has never seen his work on the Indiana Jones series.
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3. Angelina Jolie
Angelina Jolie is not that interested to see how her movies turn out. Pointing out that:
I like the process of doing them more than watching them. I don’t really like to watch movies. But I love to watch Brad’s movies…
She pointed out while filming the action movie ‘Wanted’ she did not feel that connected the production to watch it.
I never like to watch myself ever. I still haven’t seen Wanted. I heard it was fun. I feel like I did something right if I can watch something and feel removed enough. I can watch this movie. I’m proud of this. I think it’s a really beautiful film. You’d have to ask Brad, but I think he likes this one.
2. Jesse Eisenberg
While promoting his new movie The Double during an appearance on The David Letterman Show, Jesse Eisenberg revealed that he hasn’t seen the movie, nor any other movie he has worked on. Just like Andrew Garfield he admitted that he was forced to watch The Social Network.
We had to go to a public screening of The Social Network at Lincoln Center, and I hated it. I mean, I know it’s a good movie because people say it, but I can’t look at my face.
But, what’s even more interesting is that he does not watch movies at all.
I’ve watched one movie in the past several years…
I just stopped watching movies altogether. So I’m not aware of anything that’s going on in the movies right now. I don’t know. I just stopped watching them.
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1. Johnny Depp
Johnny Depp admitted that he has never seen any of the movies he has been in.
In a way, once my job is done on a film, it’s really none of my business. I stay as far away as I possibly can… I don’t like watching myself.
So in other words, Depp has barely seen any Tim Burton movies?
I made a choice a long time ago, that I was better off not watching my films, which is a drag because you miss out on a lot of your friends’ incredible work. But I feel like it would just harm me. I would rather stay as ignorant as possible about the result of anything because once you’re done playing that character, it’s really not your business anymore.
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Google Glass will be banned from all UK movie theaters.
If you just bought a Google Glass for around $1500, don’t bring it to the movies anytime soon. UK cinemas are getting ready to ban the headsets in fear that the devices will be used to pirate copies of Hollywood Blockbosters.
Two years since, Google Glass unveiled the device in Britain, it looks like Google has to overcome a huge hurdle.
Google Glass allows the wearer to read emails, take videos, and access the internet with a display fixed above the right eye.
But, it also allows people the ability to record people without their knowledge, with a stroke of a finger. This has prompted security concerns and movie theaters are alarmed that criminals could use the device to pirate and distribute copies of hit movies.
Google Glass only lasts about 45 minutes following continuous recording, make it extremely unlikely that anyone could record an entire movie. But, it is believed that gangs can combine video sourced from one movie tehater with images and sounds from another to produce counterfeit productions.
According to Independent criminals that illegally record movies are advanced in their techniques and developing ways to avoid getting caught:
Cinema staff have been given a guide to spotting pirates. Illegal recorders often sit in the centre of the cinema and shield themselves by having accomplices sit on either side of them. Some have even used small children to disguise their intent.
This is not the first time movie theaters got upset about Google Glass. In January, a man was interrogated by the FBI after wearing his Google Glass while watching ‘Jack Ryan’ in the movie theater.
If you’re debating about purchasing Google Glass, this is what you may just be missing out on:
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