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‘Drumline 2: A New Beat’ Casting Call for Dancers and Fans in Atlanta

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Drumline sequel, ‘Drumline 2‘ is currently casting people to appear in the movie in Atlanta, Georgia.

VH1 has given a green light to Drumline: A New BeatIt will be the next original movie to follow the widely popular TLC Biopic that was filmed in Atlanta, Georgia.

Nick Cannon is expected to make a return, reprising his role as well as executive producing.

Drumline 2, will focus on a female lead — Dani Bolton from Brooklyn — and her decision to defy her parents, go to school in New Orleans and bring a once-prominent drumline back to life.

CL Casting is looking for dancers to appea rin the feature film. Producers are looking for ladies ages 18 to 22 to play college student dance team members. Casting directors are alos looking for Fans to appear in the feature film.

For more details, check out the casting call below:

‘Drumline 2’ Casting Call for Dancers

DRUMLINE 2 TOMORROW….

DANCE TEAM!
ARE you an experienced dancer? Or do you look like one?
LADIES ONLY PLEASE…. AGES 18-22
Any Ethnicity!!!
Needed to play College Student DANCE TEAM MEMBERS
Subject: DANCE TEAM

If you fit the above description then please e-mail [email protected] – include 3 pics (head and body) age, ht, wt, and all contact info. Please put DANCE TEAM in the subject box.

‘Drumline 2’ Casting Call for Fans

Are you a Drumline Fan? Do you enjoy the beat of the drum? Are you Avail Thurs June 12th?

Then we want you – Seeking Drumline fans that can bring to life the excitement of watching these bands put on a show.

Please send 3 pics (head, body and profile) age, height, weight and all contact information to [email protected].

Subject: DRUMLINE FAN

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Netflix Original Series Casting Call in New York City

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Netflix Original series is seeking women to play female inmates in a production filming in New York City.

Details surrounding this production have not been released, however, according to Marvel.com, Marvel is filming several original Netflix series in New York City starting this summer.

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, The Walt Disney Company, Marvel and Netflix Inc. today announced that Marvel’s landmark live-action television series, which will bring Marvel’s “flawed heroes of Hell’s Kitchen” characters to Netflix, the world’s leading Internet TV network, will principally film in New York State. Produced by Marvel Television in association with ABC Television Studios, this groundbreaking series is Marvel’s most ambitious foray yet into live-action television storytelling and represents the largest film or television production project commitment in New York State history. [via]

 

Central Casting New York posted a casting call looking for women willing to portray inmates.

For more details, check out the casting call below:

Netflix Original Series Casting Call

Original NETFLIX Series seeking UNION and NON UNION FEMALES willing to portray inmates comfortable in their bra and underwear and/or completely nude. In order to be considered you must be *REGISTERED WITH CENTRAL CASTING.* Please email a candid *CLOTHED* photo to: [email protected] with the subject line INMATE. Please indicate the following:

*Name
*Contact Phone Number
*Are you comfortable with full nudity or just being in your bra and underwear?

CURRENTLY WE ARE ONLY SEEKING SUBMISSIONS FOR THOSE MEETING THE ABOVE CRITERIA. PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL FOR ANYTHING OTHER THAN THIS. ***AGAIN, PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL NAKED PHOTOS. YOUR SUBMISSION WILL BE DISREGARDED***

TO REGISTER WITH CENTRAL CASTING PLEASE VISIT:www.centralcasting.com
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Amazon Drama Pilot “Hysteria” Casting Call for Cops and Detectives in Austin, Texas

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Amazon Drama Pilot “Hysteria” posted an extras casting call in Austin, Texas seeking cops and detectives.

“Hysteria” centers on Dr. Logan Harlow, an exceptionally bright, driven, complicated, charming but socially awkward neurologist/psychiatrist at the University of Texas Medical School who travels to her hometown of Austin to investigate a mysterious epidemic among high school girls that may be spreading through technology.

Dr. Logan Harlow is played by Mena Suvari from “American Beauty”.

“Hysteria” hails from Invasion creator Shaun Cassidy, Alcon Entertainment and Universal Television

Casting directors are looking people to play cops, and detectives on the new TV pilot.

For more details, check out the casting call below:

Amazon Drama Pilot “Hysteria” Casting Call

Beth Sepko Casting/Third Coast Extras is taking submissions for cop/detective types and rough looking types to work as extras on HYSTERIA, a new pilot starring Mena Suvari and executive produced by Shaun Cassidy. Shooting in and around the Austin, TX area this Thursday, 6/12.

-READ CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU SUBMIT-

You’ll need a flexible schedule with the ability to clear time for the WHOLE day and night this Thursday, 6/12. (We don’t get call times until the night before a shoot. Most call times are early morning.) You’ll need to have your own reliable transportation to get to the sets- either in Austin or outside of town on location.

Minimum pay guarantee for extras is $72.50 for 10 hrs.

Who we need:

– “Police Station 6/12” Men and women of all ethnicities, ages late 20’s +, with cop or detective type look.
– “Rough Visitors 6/12” Men and women of all ethnicities, ages 20’s + with a rough or tough look to play visitors at a police station.

To submit, email us at- [email protected] w/ subject heading “Police Station 6/12” or “Rough Visitors 6/12” and follow directions below exactly:

Please list your general availability for Thursday, 6/12. 

Please include: name, age, phone #, location (Austin?), and height/weight. Attach plenty of clear, well-lit, current photos in high resolution – including both close up photos AND full length photos that accurately display your look for the role you believe you are a good fit for.

IMPORTANT: Must be Texas resident w/ valid Texas ID (driver’s license, identification card, student ID) who lives in (or at least nearby) to Austin, TX since shoots days can change at the last minute. Please don’t submit if you’re not local to the area or nearby. Even if you’ve submitted or worked with us on a previous project, please follow directions and submit again for this project. We want your most updated info & current photos to show Director. Thank you!

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Honda Commercial Casting Call for Mothers and Daughters in Chicago

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TheOnion.com is looking for actors to work on a Honda Commercial filming in Chicago.

The Onion is an American digital media company and news satire organization. It runs an entertainment website featuring satirical articles reporting on international, national, and local news.

4 Star Casting is looking to cast a mother and child to work on the production filming on Tuesday, June 17th in Wells Park, Chicago.

Actors will be compensated $75/6 hours.

For more details, check out the casting call below:

CASTING CALL: THE ONION (4 episode web series for Honda promoting their line of motorcycles.)
PROJECT TYPE: Internet
UNION STATUS: Non-union
RATE: $75/6
SHOOT DATE: Tuesday, 6/17
LOCATION: Wells Park, Chicago, IL (Most likely)

YOUR CHILD MUST HAVE A VALID WORK PERMIT WITH 4 STAR CASTING OR AN AGENT.

ROLES – MOTHER AND CHILD
AGE: 25 – 45 (MOMS) AND 7 -12 (KIDS)
RACE: ALL
GENDER: BOTH
DESCRIPTION: Moms with their kids, playing in a park. Kids flying kites.

TO SUBMIT:

1. Send an email to [email protected].

2. Put the name of the role you are interested in for in the subject line. We would prefer mom/child combo, if you are just submitting for “mom” or “child” put “mom only” or “child only” in the subject line.

3. Put your name, phone number, email, height, weight and age in the body of the email and confirm you are available for the correct the date.

4. Attach a photo in jpeg format for everyone submitting.

5. You must list the name of the employers on the work permit, i.e. 4 Star Casting, LTA, BMG, etc.

You must be registered with us at www.4starcasting.com to be considered.

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FOX’s “Sleepy Hollow” Casting Call for Hunters in North Carolina

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FOX’s ‘Sleepy Hollow’ Season 2 posted a casting call for a male actor for a featured role.

This modern-day twist on Washington Irving’s classic, ICHABOD CRANE (Tom Mison, “Salmon Fishing in the Yemen”) is resurrected and pulled two and a half centuries through time to unravel a mystery that dates all the way back to the founding fathers. Revived alongside Ichabod is the infamous Headless Horseman who is on a murderous rampage in present-day Sleepy Hollow. Ichabod quickly realizes that stopping Headless is just the beginning, as the resurrected rider is but the first of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and only one of the many formidable foes that Ichabod must face to protect not only Sleepy Hollow, but the world (FOX).

Ashli Bogart Extras Casting is currently looking for a Caucasian male actor, between 35 to 60 who is familiar with hunting. The talent must have experience and be comfortable with hunting rifles.

For more details, check out the casting call below:

WILMINGTON, NC- LOOKING FOR A CAUCASIAN MALE, AGES 35-60 WHO IS AVAILABLE TO WORK TUESDAY, JUNE 17th.

We are looking for a Caucasian male, between the ages 35 and 60 who is familiar with hunting. If you submit for this role you must have experience and be comfortable with hunting rifles. Also, those who submit must have a white collar/politician look.

***If you have and can present a Hunter’s Safety License it is a BONUS!

We always ask that you be available to work 12 plus hours. The pay is a guaranteed $64 total for up to 8 hours and time and a half after 8 hours.

If interested email [email protected]
Subject line: State Official

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS 10am WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11th.

The e-mail should include a recent photo (headshot), height, weight, wardrobe sizes, location, and contact information.

If you are not already in our database then sign up at www.extrassignup.comprior to e-mailing us.
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“Triple Nine” Casting Call for Teens, Toddlers, and Gangsters in Atlanta

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“Triple Nine” is currently seeking teens to work as extras for scenes filming in Atlanta, Georgia

Triple Nine is the latest production from Open Road Films which features Casey Affleck, Norman Reedus, Woody Harrelson, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Kate Winslet, Anthony Mackie, Aaron Paul, Teresa Palmer and from the cast of Batman Vs Superman, Gal Gadot (Wonder Woman).

Triple Nine centers on a crew of dirty cops that attempt a robbery. But, something goes terribly wrong.

Triple Nine

Extras Casting Atlanta is looking for African American or Hispanic moms, and African American teens for a game of pick up basketball.

For more details check out the casting call below:

999 Movie Casting Call

Upcoming for next week in Atlanta – we are looking for a African American or Hispanic young mom type teens or early 20’s with a toddler — Please send pics and ages of both —
Then looking for some African American males 15 – 19 years old for a small pick up basketball games —

Looking for a couple of men or women 40’s to 60’s homeless types and An African American male featured gang member (ideally tat’s generally 20’s to 30’s) all available next week in Atlanta with a possible fitting tomorrow — email a recent photo and all contact info to: [email protected]

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These 3 Actors Are the Only Actors That Increase How Much a Movie Makes

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Only 4 actors in Hollywood affect how much a movie will make, three of them increase it, while one female actress decreases the value of a movie.

Life is being directed more and more by mathematical calculations than by intuition or desires, and the entertainment industry is no exception.

In an article in The Economist, author Tom Whipple, examined the effects of algorithms- a process or set of rules to be followed in calculations. It is is used in various industries including the entertainment industry. The article in the Economist argues that movie stars are paid luxurious salaries because a mathematical equation tells them to.

Johnny Depp Black Mass

According to movie-analysis software, there are only three actors who make money for a film and there is at least one A-list actress who is worth not paying not to star in a feature film.

Here is how they do it.

Epagogix, is a movie-analysis company that analyzes how well a movie will do. When they are first given a job by a studio, the first thing that they they do is put a numerical value on thousands of factors, drawn from the script. For example,  “Are there clear bad guys? How much empathy is there with the protagonist? Is there a sidekick?”

These factors are then inputted into a computer and 83% of the time they are right.

According to his studies, a majority of the time it does not matter who stars in the feature film. Irrespective if it is George Clooney, Tom Cruise, or Robert DeNiro

There are only four exceptions to his rules. If you hire Will Smith, Brad Pitt or Johnny Depp, you will make a larger return on your movie in comparison to other Hollywood A-Listers.

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However, there is one actress who cannot be named, if she added to a movie, she actually causes a negative influence on a movie. “It’s very sad for her,” he says. But hers is a name he cannot reveal.”

Algorithms are everywhere, from Amazon, to Netflix, to Pizza Hut. Algorithms decide what would be the best route during rush hour traffic, what book you should read, what you should buy at Best Buy.

Brad Pitt

But, it is interesting to note that despite Hollywood promoting certain A-List actors in big budget movies, they have no financial effect and do not change the fact whether or not someone will see a movie. But, what does matter is the quality, and content of a movie, not the name of the actor.

What do you think? Who do you think the actress is that causes for a movie to do worse? Why do you think Will Smith, Brad Pitt or Johnny Depp increases the value of a movie? Share with us your thoughts in the comments below!

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Watch: Lebron James’ Basketball Comedy ‘Survivor’s Remorse’ Trailer

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LeBron James’ basketball comedy ‘Survivor’s Remorse’ reveals their first Starz’ Teaser.

Starz released the first trailer for its new scripted comedy series, “Survivor’s Remorse“, which shows an inside look into the world of professional basketball.

The half-hour series centers on a newly signed professional basketball player, Cam Calloway played by Jessie Usher as he tries to balance success, relationships, and family.

The show is produced by LeBron James, Tom Werner, Mike O’Malley, Maverick Carter and Paul Watcher.

Filming is currently taking place in Atlanta, Georgia.

Hylton Casting is seeking extras for various roles in the television series.

Watch the trailer below for the new Starz network series ‘Survivor’s Remorse‘.

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FX will Support Tracy Morgan, “His Show Will Be Waiting for Him”

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FX supports Tracy Morgan and says “his show will be waiting for him” when he recovers.

Tracy’s Morgan‘s horrific car accident the past weekend raise a lot of questions about the future of his 10-episode FXX series, which was set to begin production this August for a premeire in January.

But, FX Networks have announced that they will stand by the actor.

The only thing we are concerned with is the health and recovery of Tracy Morgan and the victims of this tragic accident. We will support Tracy and his family in every way possible throughout his recovery. At the point when Tracy has recovered and decides that he is ready to go back to work, his show will be waiting for him. Right now our thoughts and prayers remain with Tracy, the other victims of the accident, and their families.

Tracy Morgan has been in critical condition and recently underwent surgery on his leg following a car crash early Saturday morning that killed Morgan’s friend, mentory, and comedy writer James McNair.

Kevin Roper, the Walmart truck driver who drove into the back of a limo carrying Tracy Morgan early Saturday Morning, had not slept in at least 24 hours by the time of the accident.

Walmart president recently said in a statement that the company “will take full responsibility” if it’s ruled that Walmart’s truck caused the accident.
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‘That 70’s Show’ Star, Husband Sues Rehab for Wrongful Death

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‘That 70’s Show’ Star died from a multiple drug overdose, now her husband is filing suit.

Lisa Robin Kelly died in August after entering a rehab facility. The troubled actress who played Laurie Forman on the FOX series, “That 70’s Show,” died of a multiple drug intoxication, according to the Los Angeles County coroner’s department.

Kelly was 43 when she passed away in August 2013, after entering a rehab facility to fight her drug addiction. Her rehab was preceded by a history of legal and substance-abuse.

Prior to checking into the rehab facility, Kelly was replaced on “That 70’s Show” for the series sixth season, she made national news for her erratic behavior and was arrested in 2012 for assaulting her husband.

The charges were eventually dropped, but she did tell “Good Morning America” that she had developed a drinking problem after suffering a miscarriage.

“I had lost a baby, and as a result of that, I lost everything, and I was abusing alcohol, which I no longer do,” Kelly, who claimed to be sober for three months at the time of the interview, said. “With ‘That ’70s Show,’ I was guilty of the drinking problem and I ran. And I am not running from this. And I have paid my dues. And if I can make it through this, I can make it through anything.”

Now, her husband claims that Lisa Robin Kelly died from negligent care. In a wrongful death lawsuit filed in superior court in Los Angeles on Monday, Robert Gilliam says that facility Pax House and its operators, “carelessly and negligently owned, managed and operated the subject facility and/or were negligent in the hiring, retention, training, and supervision of their agents, employees, servants, and/or independent contractors whom they assigned to care for patients.”

The lawsuit claims that Kelly was “neglected in for an unreasonable amount of time” while at the facility.

Due to Kelly’s death, the lawsuit says, Gilliam has “sustained damages resulting from the loss of love, affection, society, comfort, support, right of support, expectations of future support and counseling, companionship, solace and mental support.”

 

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Disney’s Lion King is Getting a Sequel, ‘Lion Guard’

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Disney is currently in production for a ‘Lion King’ sequel, ‘Lion Guard’

The Lion Guard is Disney’s sequel to the nearly billion dollar-grossing Lion Kingfeature film.

According to Deadline, production for the sequel, has started his week. The new production will be aimed at youngsters and families, and the new made-for-TV movie is expected to premiere in fall 2015, with a spin-off for early 2016 on the Disney Channel and Disney JR.

The Lion Guard centers on Kion, the second born cub of Simba and Nala. Kion takes the role as the leader of the Lion Guard, the bravest ands martest lions whose job is to preserve the Pride lands. Instead of assempling a team of young lions, Kon goes in a different direction by gathering a diverse group of firends, Bunga, a honey badger, Fuli, a confident cheetah, Behste, a hippo, and Ono, an egret.

Stories will include appearances from all of the Lion King favorites including, Mufasa, Timon, Pumbaa, Rafiki, Zazu and Kion’s older sister Kiara.

Lion Guard
Disney

Lion Guard‘ and series were developed by Ford Riley from Special Agent Oso. Howy Parkins will direct the production with Christopher Willis working as the composer in the production.

Few if any entertainment brands can match The Lion King, which has grossed $987.4 million globally since its release two decades ago. The Tony Award-winning musical is the highest grossing Broadway production in history, with the North American tour and the Broadway show each surpassing $1 billion in ticket sales and global ticket sales surpassing $5 billion worldwide from 22 productions. [via]

“The story of The Lion King has deeply touched families around the world,” said Nancy Kanter, Executive Vice President, Original Programming and General Manager, Disney Junior Worldwide. “We look forward to introducing a whole new generation of kids to both the Disney legacy characters and to new friends and heroes.”

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Warner Bros. Feature Film Casting Call in London

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Casting directors are looking for male actors for a Warner Bros. feature film, filming this summer in the UK.

Mad Dogs casting is currently seeking muscular, built and Caucasian men that are 6’4 to 6’6.

Details surrounding the production have not been released yet, but we will keep you updated.

For more details, check out the casting call below:

Warner Bros. Feature Film Casting Call

Are you 6ft4-6ft6 male?
Muscular, impressively built and caucasian?
Have a lot of free time over summer and fancy a good wager on a massive Warner Bros film?
THEN WE NEED YOU!

If this sounds like you, or you know someone who would be perfect, please send an email to hannah@maddogcasting. Please DO NOT email if you do not fit this criteria!

Enjoy the sunshine Mad Dogs!

Hannah

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Photo Shoot Casting Call in Atlanta Georgia

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Photo Shoot casting call for men and women in Atlanta, Georgia

Extras Casting Atlanta is currently seeking men and women of all ethnicities ages in their 50’s to 70’s to work on a still shoot filming in Atlanta.

Casting directors are looking for amputees, Indian, and Asian talents but all talents are welcome to apply.

For more details, check out the casting call below:

Photo Shoot Casting Call

For an upcoming still shoot looking for men and women all ethnicities 50’s to 70’s great rate.

To include some amputees and specifically an Indian and Asian male and female but all types very much encouraged to apply – email a recent photo and all contact info to: [email protected]

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“Drumline 2” Casting Call for Nick Cannon’s Photo Double

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Drumline 2: A New Beat‘ is currently seeking a photo double for Nick Cannon.

CL Casting is looking for a photo double for Nick Cannon.

VH1 has given a green light to Drumline: A New BeatIt will be the next original movie to follow the widely popular TLC Biopic that was filmed in Atlanta, Georgia.

Nick Cannon is expected to make a return, reprising his role as well as executive producing.

Drumline 2, will focus on a female lead — Dani Bolton from Brooklyn — and her decision to defy her parents, go to school in New Orleans and bring a once-prominent drumline back to life.

APhoto Double, someone who is similar in appearance, in his or her place instead. A photo double will go through the Makeup and Costume the same as the star, and gets to be in the movie as well.

CL Casting is looking for an African American male actor to work as a photo double for Nick Cannon.

Producers are looking for a male talent that is 6’0, size 38R suit, with a 30/32 size paints.

For more details, check out the casting call below:

Drumline 2 Casting Call

PHOTO DOUBLE NEEDED TOMORROW AND THURS

African American Male – NICK CANNON
Ht 6’0
38 R suit
pants 30/32 or 
small shirt

If you fit the sizes and feel you are a good match them please e-mail [email protected] – include 3 pics (head and body) age, ht, wt, and all contact info. Please CANNON in the subject box.
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RJ Mitte Tells His TV Dad Walter White Happy Father’s Day [VIDEO]

RJ Mitte, in partnership with Screen Junkies created a moving tribute to his TV father, Walter White.

Ice Cube’s Son to Play Ice Cube in ‘Straight Outta Compton’

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Ice Cube’s Son will play Ice Cube in ‘Straight Outta Compton’.

Straight Outta ComptonThe NWA biopic, has been in development for several years. But, recently production really ramped up. There were several open casting calls in Los Angeles, Chicago, and in New York.

Now according to TheWrap, O’Shea Jackson aka, Ice Cube JR, will play his father in the film, which is currently set up at Universal with F. Gary Gray, the director of The Italian Jobdirecting. Ice Cube’s son probably landed the role because, his dad is producing the feature film.

Gray (“The Italian Job”) is directing from a script by Jonathan Herman, which Ice Cube has previously described as a comprehensive “dramatic story that encompasses hip-hop, dope-dealing, Reaganomics, AIDS, LAPD, rap feuds, FBI, PMRC, the Parental Advisory stickers on the records… all of it.”

Ice Cube revealed in February that he was pushing for his son to play him in “Compton,” telling The Guardian ”I’ve been trying to get that pushed along. Just wanna make sure that he’s the best man for the job.”

Eazy-E’s son has also been lobbying for a role but TheWrap hears that an unknown actor is poised to win the part, and that Universal could announce the main cast before the end of the week. It would mark the end of a long search, as casting director Cindy Tolan held an open casting call in Gardena, Calif. in March seeking appropriately-aged African-American males, with no experience necessary.

N.W.A. is the group that gave rise to greats such as Easy- E, Dr. Dre, and Ice Cube. Now, the film directors are looking for aspiring actors who can effectively act and portray these rap icons when they were part of N.W.A.

 

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‘Scandal’,’Grey’s Anatomy’ Creator, Says ‘Stop Dreaming’ [VIDEO]

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The creator of “Grey’s Anatomy”, and  “Scandal”, Shonda Rhimes tells graduates to stop dreaming and start doing.

The queen of ABC drama delivered a serious reality check during a commencement speech at Dartmouth College.

Shonda Rhimes, graduated from Dartmouth in 1991 and she admitted she had a hard time and debated with herself about doing the speech, but she did it because she welcomed the challenge.

In the speech, she admits to never dreamed about being a TV writer.

“You know what I wanted to be? I wanted to be Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison. That was my dream,” she asserted.

She would also say that years later, after becoming a TV writer, she would have dinner with her role model.

“All she wanted to talk about was ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’” She remembered, “That never would have happened if I hadn’t stopped dreaming of becoming her and gotten busy becoming myself.”

Her words point out that if you wish to obtain something, you must go out there and work on it.

Check out the commencement speech below to learn what “Grey’s Anatomy” creator believes it takes for success.

 In May 2007, Shonda Rhimes was named one of TIME magazine’s 100 people who help shape the world. 

Shonda Rhimes’ new show for ABC is the legal series How to Get Away with Murder, which will debut in the 2014-15 season.

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Want to Star in a Nickelodeon Movie? Create a YouTube Channel

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YouTube star lands a movie on Nickelodeon.

17-year-old, Lia Marie Johnson, YouTube star with a subscriber account of 900,000 subscribers has just signed a deal with Nickelodeon, giving her a TV movie.

Johnson is popular around teens for her involvement in the webseries produced by AwesomenessTV. Along with producing web shows, she works with Nickelodeon sketch series.

The Nickelodeon movie will be based on Lia Marie Johnson‘s popular Terry the Tomboy character.

“Terry the Tomboy embraces one of Nickelodeon’s many hilarious characters that has experienced enormous popularity on our air and online,” said Russell Hicks, Nickelodeon’s prexy of content development and production. “Our audience will soon see a new side to Terry’s offbeat world where she must decide between being true to herself – or changing to obtain acceptance from others.”

Pic features the title character dealing with her first crush. Johnson stars with a mix of established thesps and AwesomenessTV players: Charlie Depew, Noland Ammon and Audrey Whitby. Awesomeness topper Brian Robbins exec produces with Joe Davola and Shauna Phelan. Wade Randloph (“Rick and Morty”) penned the script.

The Terry the Tomboy movie will air on Nickelodeon on June 21.

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Halle Berry has to Pay $16,000 in Child Support

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Halle Berry has been ordered to pay Gabriel Aubry $16,000 a month for child support.

A Los Angeles court on May 30 ordered the Oscar-winning actress to pay a large sum of money a month to support their daughter Nahla, 6, until she turns 19 years old or graduates from high school, according to People.

Also, the court ordered Aubry pay $115,00 in retroactive support.

Halle Berry, gave birth to Nahla in 2008 after dating the Canadian model Aubry for two years. The couple would later break up in 2010.

Currently, the couple shares equal custody of their daughter. The couple reached a custody agreement in 2012 after a physical fight between Halle Berry‘s now husband Olivier Martinez.

Halle Berry won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in Monster’s Ball and became the highest paid actress in the 2000’s. Gabriel Aubry was a successful male model, working for Tommy Hilfiger, Gianni Versace, Calvin Klein, DKNY, Valentino, Trussardi,Nautica, Exte, Joop, Massimo Dutti and Next. The two met during a Versace photo shoot. 
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Here’s James Franco’s Story About a One Night Stand with Lindsay Lohan

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Hollywood Actor, James Franco wrote a short story titled, “Bungalow 89” in Vice’s new fiction issue.

This short story is supposed to be fictional but it contains several biographical details about a character called, “Lindsay Lohan.”

Bungalow 89” reads more like a drown out over explanation from James Franco that he did not sleep with Lindsay Lohan, despite what her “sex list” may say.

Apparently, Franco and Lohan were both guests at a hotel, and Lohan would not give up on trying to sleep with him. According to his short story, this is what he said:

Once upon a time a guy, a Hollywood guy, read some Salinger to a young woman who hadn’t read him before. Let’s call this girl Lindsay. She was a Hollywood girl, but a damaged one. I knew that she would like Salinger, because most young women do. I read her two of the Nine Stories, “A Perfect Day for Bananafish” and “For Esmé—with Love and Squalor.” “Bananafish” was great because it has a nagging mother on the other end of the phone line, nothing like Lindsay’s real mother, but still, the mother-daughter thing was good for her to hear. And there’s the little girl in the story, Sibyl, and the pale suicide, Seymour, who kisses her foot and talks about bananafish with her, those fantastic phallic fish who stick their heads in holes and gorge themselves—it should be called “A Perfect Day for Dickfish”—and then, bam, he shoots himself.

But, just to make himself clear, he continues to describe what happened, pointing out that they did not sleep together:

Now we were lying in bed. I wasn’t going to fuck her. She had her head on my shoulder. She started to talk. I let her.

In March of 2014, In Touch Weekly, claimed to have a list of 36 famous sexual partners. Included on that list was James Franco.

Franco had his first major role in “Daniel Desario”, on the short lived TV serie Freaks and GeeksIn 2001, he won a Golden Globe Award for his work on James DeanHe would later star as Harry Osborn in the Spider-Man trilogy and work on Pineapple Express, Milk, and Rise of the Planet of the Apes. 

Despite Franco’s work on Vice’s fiction issue, he wants to let you know that he did not sleep with Lindsay Lohan. But, his description of Lindsay Lohan reads more like non-fiction than anything else.

I ran my fingers through her hair and thought about this girl sleeping on my chest, our fictional Hollywood girl, Lindsay. What will she do? I hope she gets better. You see, she is famous. She was famous because she was a talented child actress, and now she’s famous because she gets into trouble. She is damaged. For a while, after her high hellion days, she couldn’t get work because she couldn’t get insured. They thought she would run off the sets to party. Her career suffered, and she started getting arrested (stealing, DUIs, car accidents, other things). But the arrests, even as they added up, were never going to be an emotional bottom for her, because she got just as much attention for them as she used to get for her film performances. She would get money offers for her jailhouse memoirs, crazy offers. So how would she ever stop the craziness when the response to her work and the response to her life had converged into one? Two kinds of performance, in film and in life, had melted into one.

To read the full short story, click here.

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