VH1 lays off development and production executives in New York.
According to Deadline, VH1 is going for a whole new image and direction in the next coming months.
As many as 13 VH1 staffers have been let go, we have learned. That represents the bulk of the network’s New York development and production team who have overseen such series as Mob Wives.
VH1 recently hired Nina Diaz, the executive producer of Mob Wives as the Senior Vice President of East Coast Production and Development and Deadline reports that she is building a new New York development and production team.
“With ratings on an upswing and the pace of development increasing cross platform, we felt it was the right time to examine our overall production and development structure in New York,” VH1 said in a statement to Deadline. “It’s imperative we accurately structure our teams to deliver the content that our growing number of viewers want from VH1 today.”
So expect new and different programs coming from the East Coast and more television productions for your Iphone.
What do you think of VH1 laying off so many employees? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
Casting directors are seeking a female actress to work on a photo double to work on the Lifetime Network ‘Devious Maids’ in Atlanta, Georgia.
Devious Maids centers on four Latina maids with ambition and dreams of their own work for the rich and famous in Beverly Hills. The popular television series features Ana Ortiz, Dania Ramirez, and Roselyn Sanchez.
Cynthia Stillwell Casting is currently seeking new talent for ‘Devious Maids’. For more details, see the casting call below:
SCS seeking a PHOTO DOUBLE for Devious Maids/Season 2.
Casting directors and producers for “Taken 3″ are now casting stand-ins for Forest Whitaker and Maggie Grace for scenes in Atlanta, Georgia.
Liam will reprise his role as Bryan Mills in the motion picture, which is set to be released in January next year but the storyline is being kept under wraps.
However, according to DailyMail ”contrary to the title of the franchise’s third instalment, Liam previously revealed that he told producers he would only sign up for a third movie if ‘nobody gets taken’.”
Tammy Smith Casting is looking for two stand-ins to work as soon as Thursday, April 24th through the end of May in Atlanta Georgia.
For more details, check out the casting call below:
For the feature film “TAKEN 3”
Looking for the following 2 STANDINS to start working this THURS 4/24,
These characters work almost every day, so you must available and open thru the end of May (Mon-Fri).
**This Th/Fri we film in Covington, GA, but the rest of the filming is all in Atlanta.
Looking for :
1. 6’2 to 6’4 African American MALE (for Forest Whitaker)- approx size 44-48 coat and clean cut average length hair
EXPERIENCE as either a STANDIN, some THEATER/DRAMA experience or at least on set as an EXTRA is a must
PLEASE DESCRIBE YOUR EXPERIENCE in your submission.
Please submit to [email protected] and put “TAKEN STANDIN” in the subject.
CURRENT PHOTOS !!!!!!!!!!!!
(one of from shoulders up and one from the knees up)
NAME
PHONE NUMBER (s)
Email address
CITY and STATE where you live
AGE
Height
Weight
SIZES (list for photodouble work potential as well)
Men: Jacket, collar, sleeve, waist, inseam, shoe
Women: Dress size, Bust/Bra, waist, shoe
AGAIN- EXPERIENCE as either a STANDIN, some THEATER/DRAMA experience or at least on set as an EXTRA is a must,
PLEASE DESCRIBE YOUR EXPERIENCE in your submission.
NOTE: Pay rate is $80 for 8 hrs with O.T. after that.
Casting directors for “Being Mary Jane”- BET’s new hit television series, is now casting extras for upcoming scenes filming in Atlanta.
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.
Casting directors are seeking partygoer extras for a multi-millionaire event scene. Hylton Casting is looking for men and women in their 40’s to 60’s for scenes filming in Atlanta.
For more details, check out the casting call below:
For the TV series “Being Mary Jane” Season 2, we are casting partygoer extras for multi-millionaire event scenes – male and female, all ethnicities, ages 40s-60s. Filming will take place in Atlanta, GA on 4/28/14. The rate is $75/8 hours. You must be available for up to a 12 hour filming day or longer. This will shoot inside and outside and you must be comfortable standing for long periods of time.
Please go to HyltonCasting.com, click on the label Submissions and select Extras. Please list “Millionaire 4/28” as the extra role you are applying for.
Casting directors are now casting talents to work on a Phone Card Commercial filming in Miami, Florida.
Miami Talent Casting posted a casting call looking for people from Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, honduras, Nicaragua or Panama.
Talents will be compensated $200.
Check out the casting call below for more information:
Miami – Phone Card Commercial
TRUE Central American people:
Must be from Belize, Costa Rica,
El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua or Panama.
Rate: 200.00 – non union
Males between 25 to 45 years old.
no South Americans, Caribbeans, etc. Only Central Americans.
If you are available to attend the casting Wednesday,
April 23 between 10am – 5pm, send pic and contact. [email protected]
Casting director are seeking talent to work on a corporate production filming in Austin, Texas.
Michael Druck Casting posted a casting call for male and female actors to work on a production for Cisco Networks.
Filming is scheduled for Wednesday, April 23rd. Casting directors are looking for talents that are between 24 to 40 and have corporate type of wardrobe.
For more details, check out the casting call below:
PRODUCTION COMPANY: REVELATOR
CLIENT: CISCO NETWORKS
DATE: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23
TIME(S): 9 AM – 3 PM
SEEKING: MALES & FEMALES (ANY ETHNICITY)
AGE RANGE: 24 – 40
WARDROBE: CORPORATE TYPE
LOCATION: AUSTIN, TX
RATE: $50
Seeking Corporate type extras for Cisco Systems web video. Rate $50.00 per person. Will only be needed from 9am – 3pm. This is a great production company to be involved with. Great for those building their resume and or with the day off.
To submit please email [email protected] and put CISCO EXTRAS in the subject line. Please include a current photo and your best contact # and production will contact you if you are booked. Please only submit if you are available for the full six hours of shooting.
The Atlanta filmed production, “Devious Maids” sees a 15 percent increase in ratings for the show’s premiere episode.
The Marc Cherry series increased 15 percent in the key demographics over the show’s premiere.
The Lifetime series from the creator of “Desperate Housewives” saw a decent ratings bump in the 18 to 49 demographic.
The total viewers for the first episode of the second season was 2 million viewers. According to theWrap, “The “Devious Maids” season kickoff also showed improvement in other demos, inching up 6 percent with the 25-54 crowd with 916,000 demo viewers, 12 percent among women 18-49 with 706,000 and three percent in women 25-54, with 684,000 viewers in the demo.”
Ratings did slip in comparison to Season 1 season finale that had 3 million total viewers. But, the series grew significantly over time so expect the ratings to increase over time as well.
Did you watch the premiere? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
Last week, the Fast and Furious 7 Facebook page confirmed that Paul Walker’s brothers, Caleb and Cody, would be helping to finish Universal’s 7 Fast 7 Furious movie.
According to the post, they’d be helping to “complete some remaining action for their brother and fill in small gaps left in production.”
Vin Diesel recently released photos of the two brothers together on set.
When I heard the news, I left the production, grabbed a plane and took my family and Michelle back to LA… drove directly to his parent’s house…
His Father said, Paul loved you Vin… I awkwardly and nervously said, aw come on… then he said… you don’t have to get along every second to love each other… so true.
P.s. After spending time with his biological brothers, I must say to the parents, you raised some great kids.
Fast and Furious 7 is set for release April 10th, 2015.
What do you think of the brothers working on Fast and Furious 7? Share with us your thoughts in the comments below!
Expect Netflix prices to increase in the next couple of weeks.
CEO Reed Hastings recently spoke with analysts that the price of Netflix is going to increase due to the type of content on Netflix.
CEO Reed Hastings told analysts that the likely price increase is due to the fact that “over the last couple of years we’ve been improving the content selection on Netflix and broadening it.” For that to continue, “we have to eventually increase prices a little bit.” He’d consider having tiers of service but first wants to “be sure we grandfather [existing customers into the new system] cleanly.”
According to recent reports, it is expected that the price will increase by one to two dollars per month. Current customers could keep their $7.99 a month price “for a generous time period” if the fees for new customers go up — possibly “a one- or two-dollar increase, depending on the country, later this quarter” — CEO Reed Hastings and CFO David Wells say in a note to shareholders.
Three years ago, Netflix tried increasing their prices and that did not go very well. This time it is apparent that CEO Hastings is trying to gradually increase prices to their customers. The previously rate hike was park of an attempt to split the company’s DVD-by-mail and streaming service. Over time Netflix was able to recover from the increase in prices. Since there has been increase in subscribers, Netflix believes that customer loyalty will not affect the number of subscribers, if the prices only increase by a dollar or two.
Many analysts expected that Netflix would raise prices given the increase of licensing costs and producing shows such as ‘House of Cards’.
What do you think of the increase in Netflix prices? Share with us your thoughts in the comments below!
Filming for the new Steve Jobs movie is quickly moving forward.
According to Deadline, Danny Boyle, the director and producer known for Slumdog Millionaire (2008), Trainspotting (1996) and 127 Hours (2010), is being considered to direct the new Steve Jobs movie.
The Hollywood Reporter reports that Leonardo DiCaprio is the number one choice to star as Jobs in the movie.
There is no word confirming that Leonardo DiCaprio will work on the project or if he is interested in portraying Steve Jobs. It is also reported that Leonardio DiCaprio is committed to working on The Revenant alongside Aljeandro Gonzalez Inarritu this fall, so everything may not work.
Aaron Sorkin wrote the Steve Jobs movie, which is based on Walter Isaacson’s bestselling biography, which was authorized by Jobs himself.
What do you think of Leonardo DiCaprio portraying Steve Jobs? Share with us your thoughts in the comments below!
The lawyer representing the man accusing Bryan Singer of sexual abuse, announced on Monday that he has filed three more sex abuse lawsuits against three producers and TV executives.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Jeff Herman, the lawyer representing Michael Egan, the man accusing Bryan Singer, reported that he has filed three additional sexual abuse lawsuits against TV exec Garth Ancier, former Disney TV president David Neuman and Broadway producer Gary Goddard.
Ancier is a veteran programmer who oversaw the launch of Fox television and The CW, and also served as president of BBC Worldwide America. He created The Ricki Lake Show and, at Fox TV, 21 Jump Street and In Living Color.
Neuman is the former president of Disney TV, and also worked as chief programming officer for CNN. Goddard, who directed the 1987 movie Masters of the Universe, has produced several off- and on-Broadway shows. He created numerous attractions for Universal Studios, including the Jurassic Park ride.
The lawsuit claims that the three men were part of the same Hollywood sex ring that allegedly includes Bryan Singer. Herman asserts that Egan was sexually abused by all three men at a home in California and in Hawaii, during that point in time force was used. The suit against Gary Goddard also includes that Egan was 15 at the time.
Two of the three accused have responded to the upcoming lawsuits. The Hollywood Reporter reached out to all three new defendants and/or their representatives.Goddard’s attorney Alan Grodin said in an email, “Gary is in China right now and we will have a proper statement in due course but needless to say this is without merit.”
Neuman, on Twitter said “Hey everyone: obviously I have to be talking to and through lawyers, but I just want everyone to know right now that the disgusting allegations made against me are COMPLETELY FALSE. Also very shocking in that they don’t just stretch the truth, they are whole-cloth lies with zero basis in reality or truth. Sickening, and very evil, for anyone to lie like that, let alone in a legal document. Stay tuned; I will set the record straight. And thank you to the many friends who have reached out to me with messages of faith and support. I deeply appreciate it.”
The X-Men director, Bryan Singer’s attorney claims that Singer was not in Hawaii during the 1999 sex parties.
Singer’s lawyer, Marty Singer (no relation), said that he had credit card receipts, telephone records and production schedules, along with more than 100 witnesses, proving that Singer was not in Hawaii — and was mostly in Toronto working on the first X-Men movie — when the parties attended by then 17-year-old Egan took place.
But, Jeff Herman argues that he has eyewitnesses to Singer’s presence at 1999 sex parties in Hawaii, contradicting those statements.
But, this looks like an uphill battle for both sides. Bryan Singer’s attorney has pointed out that Jeff Herman, attorney for the man suing the “X-Men” director was suspended in Florida for “engag[ing] in conduct involving dishonesty [or] deceit,” according to The Hollywood Reporter.
What do you think? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
Casting directors are seeking talent for a Disney commercial filming in Orlando, Florida.
Frontrunner Casting posted a casting call looking for male and female talents to work on a commercial filming Tuesday, April 22nd in Orlando, Florida.
Casting directors are seeking Hispanic and African American actors.
For more details, check out the casting call below:
NOW CASTING: DISNEY
ROLE: ADULTS
MALES AND FEMALES
HISPANIC AND AA
AGES: 29-50
SHOOT DATE: TOMORROW 4/22/14
LOCATION: ORLANDO, FL
CALL TIME: 10:00 AM
RATE: $100/5hrs
IF YOU ARE AVAILABLE PLEASE EMAIL A PHONE NUMBER, NAME, AND PHOTO OF YOURSELF INTO [email protected]
Casting directors for Drop Dead Diva are seeking talent to work on the final weeks of filming.
Marinella Hume Casting posted a casting call for male actors to work as extras on a country club/courtroom scene filming in Peachtree City, Georgia.
The part comedy and drama, from Sony Pictures TV, centers on a shallow model who dies suddenly in an accident and is reborn in the body of a brilliant plus-sized attorney.
Check out the casting call below:
DROP DEAD DIVA NOW CASTING!!! SHOOTS IN PEACHTREE CITY, GA!
It’s the last few weeks of the show, guys. Thanks for a wonderful season so far!!! If you haven’t had the chance to be on the show, we are looking for CAUCASIAN MALES, Ages 25-45 that are available TOMORROW. This is for a courtroom spectator/country club scene. Must be available ALL DAY. Please email a few recent, clear, photos (don’t have to be professional), your name, age, height, weight, neck size, waist size, and CONTACT NUMBER. Please also include your LOCATION, and try and dress the part in your photos so we can see what you would wear!
Casting directors are now casting models for a petite catalog photo shoot in Miami, Florida.
Miami Talent Casting posted a casting call for petite size models to work on an upcoming photo shoot. Talents will be compensated $500 for their work. Casting will occur in person April 30th and the photo shoot will happen on May 22nd.
For more details, check out the casting call below:
Miami – Petite Catalog Photo Shoot
Non union – pay rate $500
casting in person April 30, shoot May 22
Females, Caucasian, Hispanic, Ethnically Ambiguous ages 22 – 30
Seeking Caucasian and Latin models, blondes and brunettes,
ages 22-30, petite sizes and height between 5’2″ – 5’5″.
Editorial types preferred. Will be modeling dresses and tops [email protected]
Casting directors and producers are seeking talents for an infomercial filming in Miami, Florida.
Talent Powerhouse posted a casting call seeking a male actor to be a spokesperon for a Sports Nutrition product. Talents will be compensated $1,000 and paid travel for a 30 minute video. The product is Test Stack No. 17.
Filming is scheduled for May 2014 in Miami, Florida. The product is a sports nutrition product for men that raises testosterone naturally.
For more details, check out the casting call details below:
NATIONWIDE – SPORTS NUTRITION PRODUCT – Infomercial
TRAVEL EXPENSES PAID !
½ hour infomercial for the product Test Stack No.17
Non-Union – Pay Rate: $1000 for 30 minute video
+ a bottle of the product
Travel provided if out of state – Shoot/Start Date: May 2014 in Miami, Fla.
Test Stack No.17 is a sports nutrition product for men
that raises testosterone naturally. [email protected]
send pics, fitness resume, before and after pics if you have any also.
director is pre-selecting talents by pics and resume,
to later do a self taped audition.
SPOKESPERSON
Caucasian Male, no accent, 25 to 45, not a ton of tattoos
or other body distractions (odd hair, visible piercings, etc.).
Would be great if he had a before picture where he was too
skinny or too fat (a transformation story), and fitness credentials.
Basically, we’re looking for a Billy Mays type, please google him for reference.
Casting directors are seeking talent to work on scenes on the FX TV series “The Bridge” filming in Las Vegas.
“The Bridge is a present-day crime thriller exploring the tensions on the U.S.-Mexico border. When an American judge known for her anti-immigration views is found dead on the bridge connecting El Paso and Juarez, Sonya Cross (Diane Kruger) from El Paso PD must work with her Mexican counterpart from Chihuahua State Police, Marco Ruiz (Demian Bichir), to catch a serial killer operating on both sides of the border.” (FX)
Lorrie Latham and Julie Ann Barbarito are seeking Background Talent who are 18 years & older, with their own cars for a shoot this Wednesday April 23rd, in Las Vegas, NM
If interested & available, submit photos of yourself and vehicle, including your stats and contact info., via email to [email protected].
Please enter FX The Bridge in the subject line. These are paying roles. Exact rate to be determined.
Producers and casting directors for CBS ‘Under the Dome’ are seeking trucks to appear in the television series filming in Wilmington, North Carolina.
CBS Under the Dome is based on Stephen King’s bestselling novel about a small town that is suddenly and inexplicably sealed off from the rest of the world by a massive transparent dome.
Casting directors are looking for talent to work on an upcoming scene filming tomorrow, Tuesday, April 22nd in the Wilmington, North Carolina area. NCasting is looking for people 20 years and older to work on the scene.
For more details, check out the casting call below:
CASTING CALL TOMORROW (TUES) 4/22 I have a few spots available to work in the Burgaw area… I am looking for 20’s year old and up to work. I need men and women and all ethnicities. If we booked you last week to work today either by sending you a link to sign up with or on set Thursday then please do not resubmit as you are already booked…
If you have not been book and are available for 12 or more hours please email [email protected] subject line your “SEX/AGE/ETHNICITY”. Along with a head shot and full body shot and the following info:
FULL NAME:
AGE:
PHONE NUMBER:
LOCATION:
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
SIZES/MEASUREMENTS:
MAKE/MODEL/COLOR OF VEHICLE:
HAVE YOU BEEN IN SEASON 1 OR SEASON 2 OF UTD:
IF SO WHICH SCENES:
Casting directors and producers for the HSN Network are seeking female models for a TV production filming in the Orlando/Tampa area.
The Diamond Agency posted a casting call looking for models to work on a before and after production for the Home Shopping Network. Models will be compensated between $90 to $150 per show depending upon the production.
For more details check out the casting call below:
Casting Room: Blue meeting room at HSN
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 : July 10th (show times TBD)
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: Smashbox Makeup: Eyeliner/Shadow, Brow Tech, Mascara, Foundation
Model description for EYELINER/SHADOW:
Female models ages: 25-45
Nice eyelid space
Model description for BROW TECH:
Female models ages: 25-45
Sparse brows
Model description for MASCARA:
Female models ages: 25-45
Long lashes
Model description for FOUNDATION:
Female models ages: 25-45
Redness/imperfections to the skin
Fair- Medium complexion
DRESS: Nice, Upscale Casual
IMPORTANT REMINDER: Models are not permitted to bring Children or any additional people with them to the casting or on property. If anyone needs to drop models off, they will have to wait for them in the car across the street off campus.
Casting directors are now seeking African American kids for a TV commercial filming in Baltimore.
Carlyn Davis Casting posted a casting call looking for African American 6-year old girls for a TV commercial filming Tuesday, April 29th in Baltimore.
For more details, check out the casting call below:
We are looking for NON-UNION African American females, approximately 6 years old, for a TV commercial shooting in the Baltimore area on Tuesday, April 29, 2014.
For consideration or for more information please email [email protected] with the child’s headshot if they have one, and a recent snapshot. Please put “Commercial casting – Baltimore” in the subject of the email.
Casting directors are seeking talent for a series of industrial production shoots in Maryland.
Casting directors are casting talent for non-speaking principal roles. Auditions are scheduled for Thursday, April 24th in Potomac, Maryland.
For more details, check out the casting call below:
We are looking for NON-UNION talent for a series of industrial shoots. Auditions will be held in Potomac, MD on Thursday, April 24, 2014. These are non-speaking principal roles.
We are looking for the following types of talent:
Girls, 7-8 years old, any ethnicity, playing in the yard/street. Shoots sometime between May 6-9, 2014.
Mom – female, 25-40 and Son – male, ~8-10. We are looking for actual Mother/Son pairs. They are putting together/packing a care package together. Shoots sometime between May 13-15, 2014.
For more information or for consideration, please email [email protected]m with your headshot/resume. Please put “Non-Union Industrial Shoot” in the subject line of the email.
We are looking for Washington, DC local talent only at this time.
