Oprah made $13.8 million tweeting about how much she loves to eat bread.
Weight Watchers stock soars nearly 20% after Winfrey plugs a carb-friendly diet program.
On Tuesday, the new Weight Watchers owner posted and pinned a tweet claiming that she’s lost 26 pounds on the popular program, despite eating bread every day.
Immediately after her Twitter post, WTW stock soared, going up to nearly 20% percent for the day.
Here comes the math lesson. Winfrey owns 10 percent of the company, or 15 percent when stock options are exercised. Weight Watchers has 63,621,022 shares outstanding, which would mean Winfrey owns 6,362,102.2 of those, without even exercising her option.
That means on Tuesday, Winfrey’s shares jumped in value a total of $13,805,761.80. Not bad for 31-seconds worth of work, and what sounds like a ton of ciabatta.
“I understand the idea of filtering pain through comedy,” the actor told Men’s Health about playing the lead role of “Deadpool” following his dad’s death from Parkinson’s Disease last year. “Laughing can serve you in those dark moments and even help you crawl your way back out.”
Reynolds, who stars as the anti-hero in the upcoming comic book movie adaptation, admitted that his character’s quirky sense of humor helped him cope with losing his father.
“I think there’s something really relatable about that idea, that there’s something to be learned by taking life a little less seriously,” he shared.
“In my dad’s dying moments, we were making him laugh. We were all in there together, me and my brothers, just joking with him. And of course we end up busting each other’s chops. I recommended that the doctor’s raise Dad’s dose of Dilaudid in order to make my brother more tolerable,” Reynolds continued.
“It wasn’t a bad way to go. If I could have the same death as my father, I would do it right now.”
Ryan Reynolds’ dad had been battling Parkinson’s for 20 years, passed away at the age of 74 in October.
After welcoming their first child in 2014, Reynolds and his wife Blake Lively named their daughter James in his father’s honor.
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Casting directors are looking for guys with tattoos to play prison inmates on the new Robert De Niro movie, The Comedian.
Filming will take place late February in New York City, and according to the casting call producers are looking for “SAGAFTRA/NON-UNION Men with heavily tattooed hands and forearms to portray Prison Inmates for new feature film THE COMEDIAN.”
About The Comedian:
Jennifer Aniston will star opposite Robert De Niro in the drama The Comedian. De Niro will play a Don Rickles-style stand-up comic who specializes in insults, with the script’s stand-up material written by Comedy Central Roast mainstay Jeffrey Ross. Aniston will play a woman who becomes close to the comic after meeting him at a wedding.
To audition for a role on The Comedian, check out the casting call details below:
The Comedian Open Casting Call
Jennifer Aniston at the 67th Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. January 17, 2010 Beverly Hills, CA Picture: Paul Smith / Featureflash
Seeking SAGAFTRA/NON-UNION Men with heavily tattooed hands and forearms to portray Prison Inmates for new feature film THE COMEDIAN.
Work date TBD late February.
Please email submissions to comedian@gwcnyc.com with:
-your name
-your union status (SAGAFTRA or Non-Union)
-RECENT CANDID PHOTOS: 1 of your hands and forearms that show your tattoos and 1 regular photo that shows your current look
Please write in the subject line: “Facebook, Tattooed Inmates, [your name], [your phone number], [your union status].”
Everyone must be 18 or older and have 2 valid forms of US issued ID to work.
If you are not local and/or do not fit the description, do not apply
Do you think you are perfect for this role? Leave us a comment below and tell casting directors why you should be selected!
Should actors ask casting directors for lead roles in a TV show or movie?
Are you waiting to hear about the lead role you auditioned for and you don’t want to book anything else in the mean time?
Recently, Arvold Casting’s Erica Arvold recently revealed an inside tip on the film industry and answered the age old question: should actors ask about being upgraded from a non-speaking role to a speaking role?
In one word: No.
Arvold explains that casting directors are always considering to upgrade actors to bigger and larger productions.
So, actors shouldn’t have to worry about asking a casting director if they can get upgraded because casting directors are already considering it.
What do you think of the acting tip? Share with us your thoughts in the comments below!
Replay movie open casting call for sorority girls for a party scene in Atlanta, Georgia.
CL Casting is looking for sorority girls to work on a party scene filming in Atlanta, Georgia. Filming will start on January 27th through February 12th. Talents will be compensated $64/8 to work on the scene.
To audition for a role on Replay, check out the casting call details below:
Replay Movie Open Casting Call
Casting Sorority Girl Types!
Exams are over and we need SORORITY GIRLS ready to PARTY!
However, the sorority girls stumbled into the wrong party and now look like outsiders. We are looking for young and polished university-type girls who like to dance.
Work dates (MUST work ALL 10 Days!): 1/27, 1/28, 2/1, 2/2, 2/3, 2/4, 2/5, 2/10, 2/11, 2/12.
Rate: $64/8 per day. Atlanta Location!
Submit at least 3 clear quality photos looking sorority/college ready to replaycastingatl@gmail.com. Include your full name, age, height, weight and contact info.
Subject: SORORITY SISTER
Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.
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TV show casting call for military types in Los Angeles, California.
Central Casting Los Angeles is looking for Caucasian, Asian and African American Women who appear to be 20s-30s to portray Military. Producers are looking for women that are 5’6 and taller.
To audition for a role on the Los Angeles filmed TV show, check out the casting call details below:
TV Show Open Casting Call
***Non Union Submissions***
Angie is taking submissions for a TV Show that is working on Friday 1/29. Location TBD.
I am looking for Caucasian, Asian and African American Women who appear to be 20s-30s to portray Military. Women must be 5’6 or taller. Please send an email to:
MTV’s Scream season 2 is looking for actors, models, and talent to be a part of the show’s core group of students. Producers are looking for men and women ages 18 and older who appear to be high school students on the upcoming scene.
Talents must register with Central Casting prior to filming. To register you can visit their offices located in New Orleans at Benson Tower – 1450 Poydras Street, Suite 1420. Registrations and updates are Monday – Thursday at 10 AM and 2 PM.
About MTV’s Scream:
The new MTV series centers around a a YouTube video going viral that soon leads to problems for the teenagers of Lakewood and serves as the catalyst for a murder that opens up a window to the town’s troubled past.
To audition for a role on MTV’s Scream season 2, check out the casting call details below:
MTV ‘Scream’ Season 2 Casting Call
***“S-2” – Student Submissions – filming in New Orleans – February – July***
We will start submitting photos to the director for consideration as part of our core group of STUDENTS.
STUDENTS – All ethnicities, men & women, 18 years old & older who appear to be high school students. Men should be clean shaven.
Come register or update your photo to reflect your current look in our office. We are located in New Orleans at Benson Tower – 1450 Poydras Street, Suite 1420. Registrations and updates are Monday – Thursday at 10 AM and 2 PM.
Please submit a current picture of yourself, phone number, and location to S2@CENTRALCASTING.COM with STUDENTS in the subject line.
Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.
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One Oscar Voter is bashing the #OscarsSoWhite viral campaign.
Stephen Verona, a member of the Academy’s directors branch, has just weighed in on the #OscarsSoWhite controversy and his response is far from neutral.
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In a report by The Hollywood Reporter, the director of The Lords of Flatbush, which featured Sylvester Stallone and Henry Winkler, finds the latest Oscars backlash offensive.
I never, never hire anyone because of their race, religion or political beliefs. To be lumped in as “racist” by the likes of Spike Lee and Jada Pinkett Smith is totally out of line. I believe talent is what should be honored — gifted individuals who help make movies great.
Try telling the NBA to hire more white, Latino, Chinese or Eskimo basketball players and see the backlash. And by the way, why doesn’t Spike Lee return his honorary Oscar if he’s so incensed? If people make better movies, they will be rewarded. That’s as simple as it can be.
The director is the latest industry insider to address the latest criticism and calls for change after the Oscar nominations were announced on January 14th, and not a single actor of color received a nomination for the second year in a row.
What do you think of the Oscar voter’s comments? Share with us your thoughts in the comments below!
Pinewood Studios is one of the biggest movie studios in the world but, now the company is looking into creating new and original TV content.
According to a report by the Hollywood Reporter, Pinewood Studios is teaming up with StoryFirst PST, a US owned media company, and will focus on “creating, developing and financing quality TV drama for the international market.” Now the company is developing and arranging long-term external financing from a group of investors and banks to invest directly into its company.
And Pinewood Studios is hiring some major talent for their new generation of original content. Helen Gregory, the British producer of several TV shows including the upcoming ABC series The Catch, has been named as the company’s new creative director.
“The global demand for high-end television continues to rise dramatically and, with HETV fiscal incentives available, the Pinewood television business will participate in this growing market,” said Pinewood Group CEO Ivan Dunleavy. “Pinewood Television’s offering will build on the financing experience that Pinewood and StoryFirst has developed to date.”
Pinewood Studios provides a ton of jobs and opportunities to Atlanta, Georgia. If it were not for Pinewood Studios, Marvel’s Ant-Man, Captain America: Civil War and Guardians of the Galaxy 2 would probably never have filmed in Georgia.
Pinewood Group is a U.K. based production facilities company most known for the studios, is the home of the James Bond franchise where much of Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
What do you think? Share with us your thoughts in the comments below!
Matthew Perry revealed that his memory of Friends is an extreme blur after years of substance abuse.
When asked what was his least favorite episode of the hit NBC comedy Perry said: “Oh, my goodness. I think the answer is: I don’t remember three years of it,” replied Perry, whose response prompted laughs at the 2-hour-39-minute mark of that morning’s broadcast. “So, none of those. … My answer to your question is: somewhere between [Seasons] 3 and 6.”
Matthew Perry said that time period is extremely hazy, alluding to previous rehab experiences to combat the abuse of alcohol and prescription medications. “A little bit of the time, I was a little out of it, yeah,” he added.
Perry was expected to join the original cast of Friends on Sunday night, when the sitcom appeared together at a tribute to producer-director James Burrows. However, Perry missed the reunion episode because he is currently in london rehearsing his new play “The End of Longing.”
However, A “Friends” reunion of the scripted variety, Perry asserted, might not be out of the question — if the price is right.
“I don’t know what the price would be,” Perry said during Friday’s radio guest spot. “I think the actors would actually be open to it. I do. I think we would be open to doing something, some kind of — maybe some TV special; I don’t know about a movie. It’s kind of tough, because it ended on such a high note that we don’t want to ruin it. So, we’d want to be really careful, because sometimes when you do a reunion, it’s terrible and it sort of ruins the memory of the good show that you’d done before. So, we’d have to be very careful.”
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Perry continued, “But I think the cast would be open to doing something like that at some point. We’ve talked about it a little bit, over dinner …. It’s a really good group. There isn’t a jerk in the group, and that really saved us for 10 years.”
Three years ago, Perry opened up his former home in an effort to help recovering drug addicts through meditation progreams and 12 step workshops.
What do you think of Perry’s comments? Share with us your thoughts on Friends in the comments below!
The reboot of the iconic action series has cast Straight Outta Compton breakout Corey Hawkins in the leading role.
Taking over for previous series star Kiefer Sutherland, Hawkins will play an entirely new character named Eric Carter in 24: Legacy. “Strong and smart, Eric came from a very rough background and turned his life around in the Army Rangers,” reads the official description. “Now back home in Virginia with his wife Nicole, he’s pulled back into action as his past comes looking for him.”
Carter will team up with the Counter Terrorist Unit to try and prevent an attack on American soil.
None of the original 24 cast is expected to appear in the new version, which Fox ordered to pilot earlier this month.
Unlike the first version of the series, where Jack Bauer (Sutherland) was basically a lone wolf lead character for nine seasons, the new 24 also has strong features a female co-lead role. If given a series order, 24: Legacy will also play looser with the show’s original “real time” format, which 12 episodes instead of 24.
Hawkins had a storyline on AMC’s The Walking Dead last year and a part of the action movie NOn-Stop.
He also played Dr. Dre in the critically acclaimed biodoc Straight Outta Compton. Hawkins was also cast in the upcoming film Kong: Skull Island.
It is important to point out that this month’s Television Critics Association’s press tour in Pasadena, Fox Television chairman and CEO Dana Walden and Gary Newman said they sought out a diverse actor for the leading role. “We wanted [the star] to be as different from Jack Bauer as possible, whether that’s an African-American or a Latino actor,” Walden said, with Newman adding: “As envisioned, the lead character would be diverse, so that will be our first effort in casting. As always, we’re going to cast the best actor we can find for the role. As you can imagine, bringing 24 back, we want to really try to create some distinction and make this feel different than Jack Bauer’s 24, so having a diverse actor in that lead role I think would be helpful in doing that.”
Meanwhile, Kiefer Sutherland is working with ABC for a new show called Designated Survivor, where he’ll play a man suddenly handed the presidency after a catastrophic attack during the State of the Union address.
What do you think? Share with us your thoughts in the comments below!
Commercial casting call for real blind or partially sighted men and women in Toronto, Canada.
Jigsaw Casting is looking for people who are blind or partially sighted to be part of Public Service Announcement commercial filming in Toronto, Canada. Producers are looking for men and women ages 19 to 55 who are blind or partially sighted. Talents that selected will be compensated $800 if they are selected.
To audition for a role on the commercial, check out the casting call details below:
Commercial Casting Call
Jigsaw Casting Ltd. Is Seeking Individuals with Vision Loss for an Upcoming CNIB PSA!
Description
We are currently working on a PSA for CNIB and seeking people who are blind or partially sighted to be a part of our campaign. (If you already submitted in December or beginning of January you do not need to resubmit)
Roles
We are seeking males & females, 19-55 years old who are blind or partially sighted.
*Pays approximately $800 if selected
Details & Submission Information
If interested, you must submit in order to be invited in to audition. Please e-mail the following to: info@jigsawcasting.com
1. Your name,age and tell us a bit about yourself. What is your lifestyle as someone who is blind or partially sighted? Please specify if you use a white cane or a guide dog.
2. A clear photo(s) of yourself.No eyewear or hats please.
3.Your primary contact information(phone number & email address)*If you are a represented actor, please include your union status and your agent’s contact information
4. Please write ‘CNIB PSA’ in subject line of e mail, along with your name and age. (E.G. CNIB PSA – John Smith – age 30)
Submissions are due by: Monday, February 1st, 2016 at 9am (However the earlier you submit the better!)
You must be available for these key dates:
AUDITION: Saturday, February 6th, 2016 (at the CNIB Centre in Toronto)
SHOOT: Sunday, February 28th, 2016 (in Toronto)
Questions or Concerns
*If you have already submitted for this project, you do not need to resubmit your information
*Please note that you will not be compensated for the audition
*This is a union job. Real people will be permitted
*You must be a Permanent Resident or Canadian Citizen to participate
Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.
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Jigsaw Casting is looking for a Japanese gamer to work on an upcoming telecommunications commercial filming in Toronto, Canada. According to the casting director is looking for “a boy who is Japanese and can speak 1 line in Japanese as well. Age range is 12-14 years old. He expressive and emotive. He does not need to be fluent however he MUST be of Japanese descent and able to say the following line: “Kono otoko no yoidesu” In English means “This guy’s good”.
Talents that are selected will be compensated $1000 to work on the commercial.
To audition for a role on the upcoming commercial, check out the casting call details below:
Commercial Casting Call
Jigsaw Casting Ltd. Is Looking For a Japanese Boy for an Upcoming Telecommunications Campaign!
Roles
PP- Japanese Boy Gamer: Looking for a boy who is Japanese and can speak 1 line in Japanese as well. Age range is 12-14 years old. He expressive and emotive. He does not need to be fluent however he MUST be of Japanese descent and able to say the following line: “Kono otoko no yoidesu” In English means “This guy’s good”.
*Pays approximately $1000 if selected
Details & Submission Information
If interested, you must submit in order to be invited in to audition.
Please e-mail the following to: info@jigsawcasting.com
1. Your son’s name, age and acting resume (if he has one) or tell us a bit about your son.
2. Photo(s) of your son (Where we can clearly see your face. Ideally no hats or sunglasses)
3. Your primary contact information (phone number & email address) *If you are a represented actor, please include your union status and your agent’s contact information
4. Please write ‘PROJECT JAPANESE’ in subject line of e-mail, along with your name and age. (E.G. PROJECT JAPANESE– Tanaka Masahiro –age 12)
Submissions are due by: Friday, January 28th at 5pm (However the earlier you submit the better your chances!)
You must be available for these key dates:
AUDITION: January 26th (in Toronto)
RECALL: February 1st (in Toronto)
WARDROBE: February 5th (in Toronto)
SHOOT: February 9th (in Toronto)
Questions or Concerns
*If you have already submitted for this project, you do not need to resubmit your information
*Please note that you will not be compensated for the audition
*This is a union job. Real people will be permitted
*You must be a Permanent Resident or Canadian Citizen to participate
*If you have received this bulletin after the initial audition date, please call Caitlin at 416.360.0336 ext 230 as you may be able to attend the recall audition
Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.
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Mosser Casting is looking for real people who have bought or leased a new car in the past two years. Producers are looking for talent to work on the testimonial. Talents that are selected will be compensated $650 for their work on the commercial.
This is for a dealership commercial filming in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
To audition for a role on the upcoming commercial, check out the casting call details below:
Commercial Casting Call
Mosser Casting is working on a commercial where we need testimonials from people who have bought/leased a NEW vehicle in the past 2 years.
This would shoot for one day sometime in Mid-February. Pay is $650, if chosen. Looking for people 25-75 years old. Must not have been featured in a dealership commercial in the past year or one that is currently airing.
If interested in being considered and fit the above criteria, please send a RECENT PICTURE (No hats or sunglasses in the picture and it should already be cropped so that it’s just you) to mossercasting.talent@gmail.com with the following information:
-Name
-Age
-Location
-Phone number
-Name of dealership where you purchased/leased your vehicle
-Vehicle make, model, color and year
-What year you purchased/leased your vehicle
-A brief description of your experience when buying/leasing your vehicle.
PLEASE PUT THE NAME OF THE DEALERSHIP WHERE YOU BOUGHT/LEASED YOUR VEHICLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE. Also denote if you are represented by a talent agent.
Thanks!
NBC’s hit TV series Chicago Medis now casting real families for recurring roles in Chicago, Illinois.
NBC’s Chicago Med is looking for men and women to play family members on an episode filming on Tuesday, January 26th in Chicago, Illinois. This is a recurring role for the next 10 days.
Chicago Med is an upcoming American medical drama television series created by Dick Wolf and Matt Olmstead as a spin-off fromChicago Fire. Chicago Med is described as “an emotional ride through the day-to-day chaos of the city’s most explosive hospital and the courageous team of doctors that holds it together.” It is said to tackle cases inspired by topical events and intertwine with characters from Chicago Fire and Chicago P.D.
To audition for a role on NBC’s ‘Chicago Med’, check out the casting call details below:
NBC ‘Chicago Med’ Casting Call
Casting Alert! Searching for men and women who haven’t worked on “Chicago Med” to play family members. This will start tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan.26th and work almost every day through the next ten days, no weekend. If you can work send a recent color photograph with your height, weight, age, phone number, city and state to xtra1casting@gmail.com and put “Family member 1.26th…”
Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.
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San Francisco casting call for models to work on the upcoming RSA conference.
The Paradym Group is looking for female trade show models to work at the RSA conference in San Francisco, California.
RSA Conference conducts information security events around the globe that connect you to industry leaders and highly relevant information. We also deliver, on a regular basis, insights via blogs, webcasts, newsletters and more so you can stay ahead of cyber threats.
Casting directors are looking for female trade show models to work on events starting April 20th through April 23rd. Models will be compensated $250/day for a total of $750.
To audition for a role on the upcoming modeling job, check out the casting call details below:
San Francisco Modeling Job Casting Call
San Francisco, CA.
Paradym Group is looking for a few Female Trade Show Models to work at the RSA show in San Francisco 4/20 to 4/23.
I need to have female models available for RSA at Moscone:
3/1/16 10:00 am – 6:00 pm (250.00 full day)
3/2/16 10:00 am – 6:00 pm (250.00 full day)
3/3/15 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (250.00 full day)
750.00 total (clear) plus parking covered.
Job duty: Taking surveys on a provided iPad for software companies.
If you are available and want to be submitted to the client, email john@theparadymgroup.com with recent photos and resume. In the email subject line include your “Name” and “RSA San Francisco”
Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.
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CL Casting is looking for a rock band in the Altanta, Georgia area to work on a small production filming in the ATL. Producers are looking for a band that is looking to gain some exposure and work on the new series Replay.
To audition for a role on Replay, check out the casting call details below:
Replay Casting Call
**CASTING LOCAL ATLANTA BAND**
Do you have a band that is rocking the faces off of Atlanta? Is your band ready for some great exposure? Seeking an up and coming, local band from Atlanta. Should be a band that is already established and made a name for themselves in our local market and possibly beyond. Include a little background about your band and possibly some video or audio of your band’s work. To submit, please email us 3 photos of the band along with all members names, ages, and a current phone number for everyone to ReplayCastingATL@gmail.com. This is a paying gig.
Subject: LOCAL ATLANTA BAND
Films: January 27th, 28th and February 1st, 2nd, 5th, 11th, and 12th
Band MUST be available all days to be considered.
Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.
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Fox is now casting Los Angeles actors for a popular TV show.
Central Casting Los Angeles is looking for attractive Los Angeles men and women to work on a scene filming in LA. Producers are looking for talent to appear to be in their 20’s to 40’s to work on the FOX TV series.
Details surrounding the project have not been released.
To audition for a role, check out the casting call detials below:
Los Angeles Casting Call
**** NON UNION SUBMISSIONS ****
If selected, will work on Wednesday 1/27.
Celia is currently taking submissions for a FOX show. She is looking for ATTRACTIVE MEN & WOMEN that appear to be in their 20’s to 40’s. MUST be very upscale, hip, & trendy (think Hollywood trendy). Men no waist size bigger than a 36. Women no bigger than a dress size 8.
If this is you, please send a current photo of yourself in your trendy attire to CeliaBsubmissions@centralcasting.com
SUBJECT LINE: TRENDY GRNFD
Don’t forget to include your FULL NAME & CONTACT INFO.
Thanks & Happy Submitting!
Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.
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Florida Senator is pushing for the state to boost their film industry.
Last week, an influential senator argued “as loudly as I can” that the state needs to provide assistance in the TV and film industry, as representatives review Gov. Rick Scott’s push for $250 million in business-recruitment incentives.
According to local CBS reports, representatives across Florida are joining together to boost their film industry. For example, Senate Transportation, Tourism and Economic Development Appropriations Chairman Jack Latvala and Senator Nancy Detert are teaming up to boost Florida’s film industry.
“Other people, we hear a lot about their priorities: the governor’s priorities, the speaker’s priorities and the president’s priorities and other senators’ priorities,” Latvala said. “Well this is Sen. Detert’s last year here. And you know this is an important issue for her. And I’m going to support her on this because I think it’s also an important issue for our state. And we can’t look at economic development without including it.”
The new proposal seeks to create the Entertainment Action Fund within the Department of Economic Opportunity and for a film and entertainment commissioner to be named by Enterprise Florida, Florida’s public/private economic development agency.
While the proposal doesn’t put a dollar figure on the entertainment tax incentives, it would allow the state to pay up to 30% of production companies’ costs in Florida.
The governor would be able sign off on recommended projects under $2 million. House and Senate leaders would be able to advise the governor on projects between $2 million and $5 million. Projects seeking more that $5 million would have to go before the Joint Legislative Budget Commission, which is made up of House and Senate members.
This is a completely different kind of program in comparison to the previous 2010 incentive program in which $296 million was set aside and spent in a matter of a few months.
The new program is being labeled as a “pay as you go” program which would only allow money to be available once a company meets their contractural obligations, according to reports. “This new language is a film-reform bill, it’s not a film-incentive bill,” she said. “It doesn’t put money into a previously bad program. It reforms the entire program in order to build film in Florida as an indigenous industry, same as manufacturing, same as any industry that creates jobs.”
But, not everyone is excited about this program and are skeptical about funding the film industry with groups calling the program a giveaway of “taxpayers’ hard-earned money to Hollywood executives.”
The lack of funding in Florida has put Florida’s film industry in trouble as producers are choosing to film in their TV shows and movies in states like Georgia and Louisiana, which provide a far more lucrative tax incentive program for filmmakers.
What do you think of the new program? Share with us your thoughts in the comments below!
The Vampire Diaries are looking for featured extras to work on a scene filming between Wednesday, January 27th and Tuesday, February 10th.
Producers are looking for guys in their mid to late 40s with acting experience to play dead. Talents will have artificial blood and special FX make up allied.
Season 7 of The Vampire Diaries centers around the departure Elena. Season seven begins with some characters will recover while others can’t move on. As Lily tries to drive a wedge between the Salvatore brothers, we’ll see if Stefan and Caroline’s love story is strong enough to survive.
To audition for a role on The Vampire Diaries, check out the casting call details below:
The Vampire Diaries Casting Call
VAMPIRE DIARIES (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY) is looking for a FEATURED EXTRA MALE. We are still scheduling, but shoot date will fall BETWEEN Wednesday, January 27th and Tuesday, February 10th. Please see below for specifics…
FEATURED MALE: mid to late 40s; Open ethnicity; Acting experience preferred. (Please list exp or attach resume to submission.)
Must be comfortable with playing dead — this includes having artificial blood and SPFX makeup applied to your person.
If available email recent photo, include name, age, phone, height, weight, all clothing sizes, (including shoes), tvdextrascasting@gmail.com; MUST LIVE IN ATLANTA AREA: SUBJECT LINE: “FEATURED MALE”
(Please indicate whether or not you live in Atlanta if you have an out of state number)
**Please be mindful of the photos you submit, as they will be presented to the Director/Producers. Make sure you have adequate lighting and that your face is clearly visible in all photos.**
Rate $125/8; overtime after 8hrs; and BUMPS applied where applicable
