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The CW’s ‘Jane The Virgin’ TV Trailer is Finally Here [VIDEO]

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The CW Network just released the new trailer for the new series ‘Jane The Virgin’

‘Jane The Virgin’ is the next television series picked up by The CW Network. The series is based on the successful Venezuelan telenovela and centers on the unforeseen events causes a hard-working, religious young Latina woman to be accidentally artificially inseminated.

The comedic series is produced by CBS Television Studios. From writer/executive producer Jennie Snyder Urman, director/executive producer Brad Silberling and executive producers Ben Silverman, Gary Pearl and Jorge Granier.

Watch the trailer below:

The CW Network Unleashes a New Trailer for ‘The Flash’ [VIDEO]

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Comic Book readers rejoice, The CW Network has unleashed the new trailer for the television series ‘The Flash’.

The new series features Grant Gustin, Candice Patton, Jesse L. Martin, Rick Cosnett, and Danielle Panabaker. The pilot was directed by David Nutter and produced by Greg Berlanti, Andrew Kreisberg, David Nutter, and Melissa Kellner Berman.

The new TV series based on the DC comic book series, The Flash, and centers on the scientist Barry Allen played by Grant Gustin, who is given the power of super speed, which transform him into the Fastest Man Alive.

Flash is produced Bonanza Productions in association with Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros TV based upon characters published by DC Entertainemnt.

The series comes from writer/executive producers Greg Berlanti and Andrew Kreisberg, director/executive producer David Nutter and executive producer Sarah Schechter.

Watch the trailer below:

Disney Teases Fans with a New Cinderella Trailer [VIDEO]

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Disney just released a preview on the new movie Cinderella.

The new tester for the feature film is directed Kenneth Branagh starring Lily James as a socially awkward, animal loving character.

The film is also co-starring Richard Madden and is set for release on March 13th.

Check out the trailer below:

‘Black Mass’ Starring Johnny Depp Casting Call for Latin Dancers in Boston

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Casting directors for the new Johnny Depp feature film, Black Mass is now casting dancers in Boston, Massachusetts.

Johnny Depp will star in the film as the infamous mobster Whitey Bulger. Dakota Johnson, Juno Temple, Jesse Plemons, Joel Edgerton, and Guy Pearce also star.

“Black Mass” centers on the true story of Billy Bulger, Whitey Bulger, FBI agent John Connelly and the FBI’s witness protection program that was created by J. Edgar Hoover [IMDB].

Casting directors are seeking women ages 45 and older who are bilingual in Icelandic.

For more details, check out the casting call below:

C.P. Casting is SEEKING for the movie “Black Mass” – Filming in Massachusetts  –

AN EXPERIENCED DANCER WHO IS A
BEAUTIFUL LATIN FEMALE, 26-34 YEARS OLD

for one day of work in Boston in mid-July 2014

Send an EMAIL with recent PHOTOS and a PHONE NUMBER and DETAILED INFO.
about your DANCE EXPERIENCE TO: [email protected]

This work is for a latin female dancer who 
CURRENTLY LIVES WITHIN 50 MILES OF BOSTON, MA

Be sure to include ALL the info. requested AND where you currently LIVE

Don’t forget to leave us a comment below!

Source: C.P. Casting, Inc.

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$19,000 Pharmaceutical Commercial Casting Call

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Mark Summers Casting is currently seeking models and actors for a pharmaceutical commercial.

Casting directors are seeking former models, and actresses that are able to act. Although their are no speaking lines on the production, producers are looking for women that are able to act.

Models/actors that are selected will be compensated over $19,000 for their work.

For more details see the casting call breakdown below (IF YOU DO NOT FIT THE DESCRIPTION, DO NOT APPLY):

[Casting call details removed at production’s request]

Industrial Web Video Acting Audition Casting Call in Chicago

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Casting directors are seeking talent for an Industrial Web Video filming in June.

ExtraOrdinary Casting is looking for talent to work on a  production and they are seeking extras and actors for featured roles.

For more details, check out the casting call below:

This next one is for and Industrial Web Video shooting in June (NON-Union). We need to submit by this Friday. This is an early post (for a change).

Please read below thoroughly before you submit.

We only need those that have worked with us (to know your dependability) since this is a small shoot. And, you need to be able to make yourself totally available on June 10, 22 & 23.

If selected, you will most likely only work one day. However, we do not know which day yet. If you cannot make yourself available all 3 of these days, please do not submit.

Rate of Pay is $90 for Background Talent and $200 for ‘Featured’ Non-Speaking Roles!

If you ‘only’ want to submit for ‘featured’, please note that in your email. This is a flat rate for the day. However, does not look like your scenes will take much more than 1/2 day.

Do not know what time in the day or night yet. Parking will be provided.

However, make sure you eat before you arrive or bring a snack. It should move pretty quickly.

Only the emails we receive at the following: [email protected]

They will go through us, Production, Director, then the Client.

We will be looking to cast all ethnicities, NON-Union, 18–Elderly; Business Types, Academic Types, Hipster Types, Casual to Elegant Looks; Mom Types; Tourist Type; Bohemian looking girl and guy in their 20s with tattoos and piercings; athletic looking guy (30–60); late 30s–40 woman cellist (not playing – just carrying). If you have a cello-note in your email. 7-month or younger (BABY) must be Work Permitted with us. Have time to do so; Boys & Girls (12–16 years old)-need Work Permit.

Don’t forget to leave us a comment below!

Source: ExtraOrdinary Casting

Liquor Commercial Acting Audition Casting Call in Austin, Texas

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Producers for an upcoming popular liquor brand is casting models, dancers and actors for a commercial filming in Austin, Texas.

Michael Druck Casting is casting talent to appear in an upcoming liquor commercial. Filming is scheduled for Monday, May 19th through Wednesday, May, 21st. Actors are seeking a ton of extras to appear in the series.

For more details check out the casting call below:

A LEADING LIQUER BRAND IS SHOOTING A COMMERCIAL IN AUSTIN MONDAY, MAY  19TH, TUESDAY, MAY 20TH, AND WEDNESDAY, MAY 21ST. AND IS SEEKING A WIDE VARIETY OF EXTRAS.

RATE IS  $200.00 per day .

EVERYONE MUST BE AT LEAST 21 YEARS OLD TO PARTICIPATE

MONDAY, MAY 19TH

GROUP 1 – URBAN HIP HOP EXTRAS

MALES/FEMALES ALL ETHNICITIES FOR AN URBAN-STREET RAPPER SCENE.

DESCRIPTION:  HIP ANDCOOL STYLE. PEOPLE WHO WOULD GO SEE A RAPPER.

GROUP 2 – SALSA DANCERS & HISPANIC EXTRAS & OTHER ETHNICITIES

HISPANIC MALES AND FEMALES & REAL SALSA DANCING COUPLES

TUESDAY, MAY 20TH

GROUP 1 – JAZZ CLUB

MALES/ FEMALES ALL ETHNICITIES

DESCRIPTION: THOSE WHO WOULD FREQUENT A JAZZ CLUB.

GROUP 2 – DANCE CLUB HIPSTERS

MALES/ FEMALES ALL ETHNITIES – HIPSTERS, DANCE CLUB ATTIRE,THINK RED RIVER, E 6TH ST CROWD. THIS IS FOR YOU!!!

WEDNESDAY, MAY21 

GROUP 1 – COUNTRY

MALE/FEMALES – ALL ETHNICITIES

SEEKING BOTH YOUNG COUNTRY HIPSTER FANS AS WELL AS TRADITIONAL COUNTRY WESTERN FAN CROWDS.

ANY WHISKEY SHIVERS FANS OR BROKEN SPOKE REGULARS? THIS IS FOR YOU!

GROUP 2 KARAOKE

MALES/FEMALES – ALL ETHNICITES. OPEN AND FUN CROWD.

How to Apply:

TO SUBMIT PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] AND INCLUDE A TWO CURRENT PHOTOS, IN ADDTION TO YOUR BEST CONTACT PHONE NUMBER. PLEASE PUT GM EXTRA AND WHICH DATE(S) YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR IN THE SUBJECT LINE. EX: GM EXTRA MONDAY

IF YOU ARE AVAILABLE MULTIPLE DAYS PLEASE STATE SO IN YOUR EMAIL. YOU WILL BE CONTACTED BY OUR CASTING DEPT IF YOU ARE BOOKED.

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO FORWARD THIS ALONG TO ANYONE YOU THINK MIGHT BE INTERESTED.

 

Model Photo Shoot Casting Call for Models in St. Petersburg, Florida

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The HSN is now seeking models to work on a production filming in St. Petersburg, Florida.

The Diamond Agency is looking for models for a photo shoot.

According to the casting notice “this is a B&A (Before and After Photo Casting). These are not live shows. B&A photos are shot in one half day. The purpose is to show product results “before” and “after” on models.”

Talents will be compensated between $90 to $150 per show.

For more details, check out the casting call below:

Trish McEvoy Makeup (B&A)

This is a B&A (Before and After Photo Casting). These are not live shows. B&A photos are shot in one half day. The purpose is to show product results “before” and “after” on models.

LIVE Shoots Generally Pay In The Range of
$90-$150 PER SHOW (Depending on Vendor)

If booked, this B&A will shoot : Before shots- TBD; After Shots- July 17th 12 am-3am, 1 pm-3 pm, 9 pm-11pm; June 18th 5 am-7am, 10 am-12 pm, 7 pm-9pm

Models cannot have done another makeup line B/A in the past 3 months. They also cannot currently be working for another makeup line partner at HSN.

Model must go to the call with no makeup on their faces. Don’t use any skincare products that day. They need very dry looking skin, in need of moisture. Products will be tested on models at the casting!

Please bring comp card and/or snapshot with you.

Products: Trish McEvoy Makeup

Model description:

  • Female models ages:  40+

DRESS: Nice, Upscale Casual

Click Here to Apply!

‘Being Mary Jane’ Season 2 Casting Call for Chauffeured Licensed Drivers in Atlanta

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‘Being Mary Jane’ is currently seeking a chauffeured licensed drivers to work on a scene in the new television series.

Casting directors are seeking male talent that has a chauffeur license. Filming is scheduled for Wednesday, May 14th in Atlanta, Georgia.

For more details check out the casting call below:

For the TV series “Being Mary Jane” Season 2, we are casting a male extra, ages 30 and over, who has a chauffeur license to work in scenes filming on Friday, 5/16/14 and Monday, 5/19/14, in Atlanta, GA. The rate is $75.00 for 8 hours, with overtime after 8 hours. This will have an evening call time and you must be available for up to a 12 hour filming day or longer each day.

To submit, please go to HyltonCasting.com, click on the label Submissions and select Extras. Please list “Chauffeur 5/16 and 5/19” as the extra role you are applying for.

https://hyltoncasting.com/submissions/extras/

BET’s ‘Being Mary Jane’ comes from the producers of the award-winning, BET comedy The Game. The hit series was recently renewed for a second season and features the talented Gabrielle Union.

‘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.

‘Pitch Perfect 2’ Casting Call for Rebel Wilson’s Stand-In

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‘Pitch Perfect 2′ is now filming in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and producers are casting stand-ins.

Pitch Perfect 2 star Rebel Wilson is returning to the stage with  Anna KendrickElizabeth Banks, and Brittany Snow in the new sequel to the hit movie.

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.

Caballero Casting is looking to cast Rebel Wilson’s stand-in in the movie.

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For more details, check out the casting call below:

NOW CASTING A STAND IN for REBEL WILSON ON PITCH PERFECT 2!!

We are currently looking to cast a STAND IN that has open availability from May 20th-July 22nd, Monday through Fridays and can work locally in Baton Rouge, LA.

You must be able to attend an interview in Baton Rouge, LA tomorrow, 5/15 sometime in the afternoon. We will only invite you to the interview if we think you are a good match.

Email: [Casting call details removed at casting director’s request]

Subject Line: Amy Stand In

Include: Name, Contact #, height/weight, pant size, the city you currently reside in, and a head shot and full body photo!

DO NOT SUBMIT IF YOU DO NOT HAVE OPEN AVAILABILITY!!!

If you are unsure who Rebel Wilson is, please visit her IMDB page so you can see some photos!

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2313103/

Don’t forget to leave us a comment below!

Source: Caballero Casting

FX ‘Chozen’ and FXX ‘Legit’ Cancelled

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FXX has cancelled Legit and the animated series Chozen.

Last night’s season finale of Legit will also become the series finale for comedy series. Deadline reports that FX has chosen to cancel the sophomore comedy show along with the FX animated series Chozen.

Chozen wrapped their 10 episodes in March 31st and the show centered on a gay white rapper who is fresh out of prison. The show featured Eastbound and Down’s Danny McBride.

Legit centered on the wild adventures of Jefferies, an Australian comedian living in Venice California with his divorced best friend.

FX Network CEO, John Landgraf said in a statement that FX and FXX planned on increasing the amount of original content in the next year. So, with the cancellations of both series, expect a ton of new shows to join the networks.

 

OWN Teams With Michael Sam for a New Docu-Series on the First Openly Gay Football Player

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Oprah Winfrey to film a documentary on the first openly gay football player, Michael Sam

Oprah Winfrey’s OWN is teaming up with Pilgrim Studios and filmmaker Amy Rise to produce a multi-part originals docu-series about Michael Sam, the first openly gay football player to be drafted into the NFL.

The new series is set to take a person look at the gay football players as he enters the world of professional football.

According to deadline, cameras are expected to follow Sam as he works to earn his spot on the St. Louis Rams while under the scrutiny and pressure of being the first openly gay player in the NFL.

“We are honored that Michael is trusting us with his private journey in this moment that has not only made history but will shape it forever,” said Oprah Winfrey.

 

‘Exorcism of Emily Rose’ Director’s New Movie ‘Deliver Us From Evil’ Looks Terrifying [VIDEO]

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Watch the new trailer for ‘Deliver Us From Evil’

Scott Derrickson from The Exorcism of Emily Rose directs the new summer horror film about a Irish Catholic Cop who teams up with a renegade priest to investigate a demonic plague spreading across New York City.

Derrickson wrote the script along with Paul Boardman, his previous collaborator on the hit movie Exorcism of Emily Rose.

Deliver Us From Evil features Eric Bana, Edgar Ramierez, Olivia Munn and Joel McHale.

Deliver Us From Evil hits theaters on July 2nd.

Check out the new trailer:

‘Trailer Park Boys’ Season 9 Casting Call for Extras in Nova Scotia

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The first week of filming of the ninth season of the Trailer Park Boys started today and casting directors posted a casting call for extras to fill the set in the show.

All extras must be residents of Nova Scotia and legally able to work in Canada. Talents must also have their own transportation and able to work a full day.

According to Truro Daily News, here is what they are looking for:

Roles needed for Day 1 of filming include yoga seniors, bowling seniors and massage parlor customers. Seniors denote people 65 years or older, or who appear to be of that age. Applicants must be able bodied and without any serious health problems.

Seniors interested in applying for yoga scenes must be in good shape and do some mild stretching.Bowling seniors don’t have to be good at the sport, however, experience with bowling is a plus. The massage parlour customers are also seniors.

Yoga seniors are also needed for Day 3 of filming, set for Friday, but don’t necessarily have to be the same from Day 1.Also needed on Day 3 are angry seniors: “You’re mad and you hate crappy sandwiches,” reads the casting call.

Day 2 casting call is looking for a newborn baby. The newborn has to be at least 15 days old, by law, and no more than six weeks. The newborn baby will be part of an indoor birth scene, with a private quite area when the baby is not needed on set.

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According to Hennessey Casting,  expect to work a full day could mean from 5:30 a.m. (or earlier) for a minimum of four hours, or up to 12 to 14 hours or more. Once work has started, cast is unable to leave the set.

How to apply:

  1. To apply for the roles, visit www.hennesseycasting.com to create a new or access an existing account.
  2. Once logged in, select “Trailer Park Boys Week One BG Requirements.”
  3. Applicants can select as many of the roles available as long as they fit the description.

Those selected will be contacted to confirm availability for the day required, and call time, location and wardrobe notes will be available the night before.

MTV ‘Finding Carter’ Casting Call for Goths and Artsy Extras in Atlanta

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Casting directors for the new MTV television series ‘Finding Carter’ are seeking young adults in Atlanta.

The series centers on a teenager who learns that her mother abducted her as a child. The series was developed by and scripted by Emily Silver (Bones) and executive produced by Terri Minsky.

‘Skins’ actor Kathryn Prescott stars as Carter. Alexis DenisofMilena GovichCynthia WatrosAnna Jacoby-Heron and Zac Pullam co-star in the new MTV series “Finding Carter” (The Hollywood Reporter)

Casting directors are seeking artsy or goth extras to portray high school students in the new MTV series.

Check out the casting call below:

CL casting seeking a fee ARTSY or GOTH young adults to portray high school students in a hit television show! UNIQUE TYPES

MALE OR FEMALE (all ethnicities)
AGES 18-22 (please do not apply if you are under 18 years old)
Must be able to pull off a high school look

HAVE TO BE A FRESH FACE…. NEVER BEEN ON FINDING CARTER

Works FRIDAY , MAY 12th in Atlanta

Please submit 3-4 photos of yourself in form fitting clothing. Make sure all of the photos are clear, well-lit, and show what you currently look like. Please list your height, weight, age, email address, and phone number in the body of the email to [email protected]

Subject: ARTSY HIGH SCHOOL

Please forward to all your ARTSY, BABYFACED friends who wanna be on camera!

Don’t forget to leave us a comment below!

Source: CL Casting

‘The Originals’ Season 2 Casting Call for Chess Players and Extras in Atlanta

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Casting directors are seeking extras for an upcoming scene in ‘The Originals’ second season filming in Atlanta.

The Originals is a spin-off from The Vampire Diaries and set in New Orleans, The Originals centers on the Mikaelson siblings, otherwise known as the world’s original vampires: Klaus (Joseph Morgan), Elijah (Daniel Gillies), and Rebekah (Claire Holt).

Casting directors are seeking extras to portray NOLA street pedestrians, tourists, and edgy types. Casting directors are also seeking chess players for a scene in the show as well.

Check out the casting call details below:

Street Pedestrians Casting Call

For “The Originals”- tomorrow, THURS 5/15
-NOLA Street pedestrians and tourists and edgy/artsy types!
in CONYERS, GEORGIA

***PLEASE READ CAREFULLY***

Casting for WOMEN and MEN, ages 20 to 60 to be some local NOLA types and some edgy/artsy types as well as some normal tourists or residents of the city
(FILMING IN CONYERS GEORGIA!!)

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NOTES:

-This is daytime filming STARTING IN THE MID-AFTERNOON and will film until 9pm or so

– A FEW of you will be booked WITH your cars, so please list CAR info as requested below

-New faces OR repeats ok, as long as you were NOT there today or have not been featured or anyone that plays another specific featured group of extras on the show…you know who you are!!

-Pay rate is $60 for 8 hrs with OT after that. IF selected to be booked with your car, there is an add’l car $bump

– THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE CALL- if it is raining, we will play as “IT’S RAINING”
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Please submit to [email protected]
and put “ON THE STREET” in the subject.

PLEASE MONITOR YOUR EMAIL FOR A BOOKING EMAIL today!
Thank you!

CURRENT PHOTOS !!!!!!!!!!!!
(please include at least two- one that shows face and hair length (NO hats or sunglasses or other people in the photo) AND one that is from the knees or waist up)
A MORE SERIOUS PHOTO (no smile) would be appreciated.

Then please list the following:
NAME
Phone Number
Email address
CITY and STATE where you live
AGE
Height
Weight
—-AND—–

LIST YOUR CAR INFO:
COLOR, YEAR, MAKE and MODEL
(and if you don’t have a car, then say “NO CAR”- so that we know you just didn’t forget to list it)

NOTE: YOU MUST BE WILLING TO WORK IN CONYERS as a LOCAL- Pay rate is $60 for 8 hrs with OT after that with an add’l $15-$25 car bump IF you are selected to work with your car

Chess Players Casting Call

***SPECIAL ABILITY POSTING***
for “The Originals”- REAL CHESS PLAYERS NEEDED
for this FRIDAY 5/16
in MONROE, GEORGIA (near Conyers)- DAYTIME FILMING

***PLEASE READ CAREFULLY**
***ALSO- Please SHARE this post- we would greatly appreciate spreading the word!

Casting MEN that are REAL CHESS PLAYERS, any ethnicity, ages 18-80!!
to be featured extras playing a game of chess- we need REAL CHESS PLAYERS for the tech advising aspects of the game for the scene as well. We will be choosing one that is older man, age 65 and over that is playing against a younger man!

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IMPORTANT TO NOTE:

>> if you know anyone that is older that plays chess and doesn’t drive, and you also want to work as an extra, in this case, we can book you as an extra on that day (regular rate of $60) AND that older person to make it easy for transportation, etc…

>> Photos need to be selected and we will notify you if you are being submitted to the director and producers

>>Pay rate is $125 (with overtime after 8 hrs- you must be available the entire day, as a normal film day can run up to 12 hrs approx)

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Please EMAIL ASAP to [email protected]
and put “CHESS” in the subject.

CURRENT PHOTOS- Please make sure you send a good face photo from the shoulders up, with no other people in the picture
AND
a photo of you, from the waist or knees up in a pleasant look. Your hair length should be visible in at least one photo.

Then please List the following:
NAME
PHONE NUMBER (s)
Email address
CITY and STATE where you live (to verify you are local…this Facebook page is followed by people from all over)
AGE
Height
Weight
SIZES:
Men: Jacket, Shirt (collar x sleeve), pants (waist x inseam) and shoe size

AND
LIST your experience playing chess, how long, how often, if you play in tournaments ,etc…

NOTE: YOU MUST BE WILLING TO WORK IN MONROE, GEORGIA as a LOCAL

Don’t forget to leave us a comment below!

Source: Tammy Smith Casting Atlanta

10 Interesting TV Facts You Did Not Know

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Nielsen has just released their annual report on the State of the Media and some of the statistics are shocking.

The report analyzes and crunches the numbers for how much television the average person watches or how much money a TV series makes off of commercials, etc.

In the last couple of years the  number of channels available for people has increased which, has allowed for companies to connect with people in different ways.

With the rise of Netflix and Video Game consoles, people are now able to watch television shows off different kinds of devices and platforms. But, with so many different ways that a person could watch a television show, how do advertisers connect with their target audience? According to the report, shorter 15 second commercials are just as effective as longer 30 second commercials. The best commercials were those that entertained first and then informed the consumer; The more entertaining the commercial, the more likely a person was to remember the product or brand. This then translates into an increase in the number of advertisements on television as it has increased to 15 minutes of commercials every hour.

That despite the increase in the number of channels an average household has, people have remained constant about which channels they watch. (For example, the average number of channels in 2013 is 189 but the average person watches only 17 channels).

The most popular type of show people currently watch are Dramas. People are actively setting their schedule around television drama series. That is why so many networks put their best dramatic series on Sundays to capture people’s attention.

Here are ten facts that we discovered about TV consumption in 2013 from the Nielsen report. If you are someone that enjoys learning today’s trend, it is worth checking out the entire report.

1. Advertisers spend the most on the Drama genre.

2. Asian-Americans watch more media on their mobile device than any other ethnicity, averaging 4 hours per person per month. While, African Americans watch the most Netflix than any other ethnicity.

3. The Number of Hours of TV the average viewer watches per month: 175

4. The average cost for a 30 second advertisement on Primetime is $7,800

5. The average person watches 3 and half hours of Youtube per month

6. The average number of channels a person watches is 17.5

7. You watch more commercials now than you did last year.

8. Companies spent $78 Billion dollars on TV Ads.

9. Most watched TV Night is Sunday. The least watched TV Night is Friday.

10. The Average person watches 18 hours of Netflix and Hulu per month.

 

‘How I Met Your Dad’ is Not Happening Anymore? Why CBS Did Not Pick Up HIMYM Spinoff

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It looks like a How I Met Your Mother spinoff is not going to happen.

According to recent reports from Deadline, CBS is not satisfied with the How I Met Your Dad pilot episode. So much so they are even planning on selling it to another network. Despite, suggestions and options to refill the television pilot with a new cast, writers, etc. CBS executives have not made a decision. To make matters worse, CBS has to make a decision by today.

Spinoff pilot How I Met Your Dad had been in no-man’s land since last Friday, when the networkmade its new series pickups and it was not among them.

However, there had been little back-and-forth between CBS and studio 20th Century Fox TV over the past few days. There was an offer from the network to re-pilot the project, something CBS has previously done successfully with The Big Bang Theory and, most recently, with newly picked up comedy The McCarthys.

But I hear that came with no commitment to go to series, whichHIMYD producer 20th Century Fox TV was unwilling to do, given the project’s pedigree and auspices, HIMYM creators Craig Thomas & Carter Bays and Emily Spivey.

I hear 20th TV was willing to take a series order with the commitment to retool the pilot, something CBS is currently doing with The Odd Couple, which it owns. That pilot, picked up for midseason, is being reworked, including recasting two parts.

It is also reported that there were parts of the show that did not seem to work out according to CBS entertainment president, Nina Tassler.

The new How I Met Your Dad is based on the show How I Met Your Mother but this time the story is told from a mother’s point of view and features a new group of New York friends who hang out. The cast is expected to featured Greta Gerwig, Drew Tarver, Tiya Sircar, Nick D’Agosto and Andrew Santino.

 

Edward Snowden Movie Coming Soon From James Bond Producers and Sony Pictures

One day after the release of Glenn Greenwald’s novel on Edward Snowden, Sony Pictures acquires the rights to the book No Place To Hide: Edward Snowden, The NSA, And The U.S. Surveillance State.

Sony Pictures wants to tap into the NSA rogue agent, Edward Snowden. The upcoming movie will center on the largest leak of intelligence documents and the young NSA analyst contractor behind the scandal.

NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden: 'They're going to  say I aided our enemies' - video interview

The movie will be produced by the producers of the James Bond spy franchise, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli.

With the deal, Wilson and Broccoli will shift from their iconic fictitious 007 to a real spy story: Greenwald’s book, which hit shelves yesterday, chronicles his involvement in working with Snowden to break numerous stories about the U.S. government’s intelligence-gathering operations in the UK’s The Guardian. It is a thrilling personal narrative of the events as they unfolded and an important historical reflection on the broader implications of the NSA’s intelligence-gathering methods that have since come into question.

“Glenn Greenwald’s No Place To Hide is a terrifying personal account of one of the most relevant political events of our time,” Wilson and Broccoli said in the announcement of the upcoming movie. “We are thrilled to be working with Glenn to bring this important story to the screen.”

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“Edward Snowden’s explosive revelations have raised important questions about the role of government in protecting its citizens and the balance between national security and personal freedom,” said Columbia Pictures president Doug Belgrad.

 

“We are extremely proud that Michael, Barbara and Glenn chose Sony to bring this riveting story to the big screen, and believe that Glenn’s account of this incredible international event will make for a gripping and unforgettable film.” Elizabeth Cantillon, Columbia Pictures’ EVP Production, will oversee for the studio.

Glenn Greenwald recently won the Pulitzer Prize for his reporting on the NSA scandal.

‘Conan’ Renewed on TBS Through 2018

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Can you ever see life without Conan O’Brien on TV? Well have no fear TBS has renewed the Conan show for another 4 years.

Conan O’Brien launched his late-night show on TBS in 2010. After a year, his contract was renewed through April 2014.

Now, TBS is throwing all the chips in for Mr. O’Brien renewing his contract until 2018.

O’Brien has a dedicated fan base with an average audience of 862,000 viewers an episode, according to Deadline.

 Year to date, Conan is averaging a modest 862,000 viewers in Live+7. His strength is in younger viewers, topping a number of late-night competitors among adults 18-34 including The Late Show With David Letterman, The Late Late Show With Craig FergusonJimmy Kimmel Live!, The Arsenio Hall Show, Chelsea Lately and Watch What Happens: Live. Conan also has been a digital juggernaut, with O’Brien counting 10.7 million Twitter followers, more than any other late-night star on cable.

The Head of Programming for TBS, Michael Wright recently commented on Conan O’Brien, “Conan has not only brought an incredibly young audience to TBS but has also created a digital presence that draws millions of fans to his unique brand of comedy.” said head of programming Michael Wright.

Conan O’Brien is also expected to tape an episode on the road at the upcoming Comic-Con in Los Angeles.