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‘Tiger’ Starring Mickey Rourke Open Casting Call in Cincinnati

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Mickey Rourke’s new movie Tiger will film in Cincinnati according to the Greater Cincinnati Film Commision.

Tiger features Janel Parrish of Pretty Little Liars will film for three weeks in Hamilton and Cincinnati, Ohio.

Tiger centers around the true story of a man who stand up for his beliefs and is banned from the sport of boxing, according to the announcement. To apply for an extra role email Becca Shahl at hamiltonmovie2015@gmail.com.

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This is the sixth movie to come to film in Cincinnati this year. The action feature film, Marauders starring Bruce Willis filmed in October and the Mariah Carey directed holiday movie, A Christmas Melody finished filming last month.

The announcement comes just days before another Cincinnati film, Carol is set to hit theaters on Friday. The Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara production premiered to high reviews at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival and has been gaining momentum at several other film festivals ever since.

Source: Cincinnati.com

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Senioa, Georgia Residents Bash ‘The Walking Dead’: “This Is Our Town”

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The Walking Dead has just got the okay to film in Downtown Senoia for at least another year.

According to the Newnan Times Herald, the Senoia City Council voted unanimously to extend the filming perfmit for the site until November 30th, 2016.

The Gin property residential development has been walled off for several months in order to create the community Alexandria. In fact, roads going into the development have been closed since August 2014, according to reports.

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But, not everyone is too happy with The Walking Dead filming in Senoia, Georgia. According to reports, Senoia residents such as Jennifer Robinson, “expressed concerns about the extension” with traffic problems, and “walker stalkers”.

Robinson had previously talked to the council about issues with traffic on Gin Street and other issues with “walker stalkers” – fans who travel to Senoia to see filming and try to catch glimpses of stars. The stalkers sometimes block traffic and disrupt residents.

Robinson said she was previously told that Stalwart would take care of the traffic issues. “I would think it would be up to the city,” she said. Police need to make sure people don’t stop in the road. She had previously asked for signs to be posted prohibiting stopping, standing, or parking.

“None of this has been dealt with at all,” Robinson said. Closing Gin Street “would be awesome in a way,” but it would also lead to traffic issues with people detouring.

“People are just parking all over our street. Nothing’s been done,” Robinson said. “You’ll bring it up, but nothing happens.”

In addition, some Senoia, Georgia residents, such as Doris Chapell, complain that the film crews are not courteous. “If they ever see us about to get close to the set we are looked at hard. This is our town,” she said. In addition, many of the residents feel like they are getting fairly untreated.

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“Chappell said she knows the filming brings in tourists, but “this is my town.” And it’s not good that the city isn’t getting any direct compensation for the filming, she added.”

However, despite traffic issues and a reported mean crew, property values in Senoia, Georgia have increased with a thriving downtown, restored building, and parking lots.

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Illinois Increases Film Tax Credits to Compete with Georgia

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Illinois increases their film tax credits in order to compete with Georgia.

According to reports, Illinois has reorganized their film tax credits in order to compete with Georgia and lure bigger movies and TV shows to the state.

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The newly established Illinois’ tax credit currently offers 30 percent on qualified expenditures in the state, including production, post-production and crew member salaries up to $100,000. Meanwhile, Georgia offers up to a 30 percent tax credit to film projects for productions that spend at least $500,000 in the state.

This newly established film tax credit for Illinois comes as Gov. Bruce Rauner lifted their previously established tax deferral on November 10th in order to promote job growth in Illinois. There is also a 15% “uplift” for salaries of individuals who live in economically disadvantaged areas, according to the report.

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Previously, Illinois faced a major budget crisis which halted all productions tax credits in the state. In an attempt to balance the budget, Rauner announced he would defer application approvals on the tax credit, which was supposed to remain in effect for another six years, according to reports.

The Chicago Sun-Times reported that production companies spent $2.8 billion in Illinois since the tax credit was introduced in 2008 however, tax payers are expected to lose $208 million due to the tax breaks.

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But, the film industry tax incentives is a risky business to partake in. For example, North Carolina and Louisiana invested in film tax incentives only to see their states succumb to the pressure of budget constraints. Eventually, this forced hundreds of crew workers and aspiring actors to travel to cities like Atlanta in order to find work in the film industry.

Meanwhile, Hollywood, California saw increase in on-location TV production of nearly 12% after expanding their tax credits.

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This news comes as Australia announced their 40% film tax incentive program. It was originally reported that Marvel’s Thor sequel was going to film in Atlanta, Georgia. However, it was recently revealed last week that Marvel’s Thor film franchise sequel, Thor: Ragnarok will be filmed in the Gold Coast with no reports suggesting that Thor will be returning to the ATL. In addition, Australia government officials announced the new Alien reboot will also be filmed in Queensland, Australia.

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The biggest tax incentive is the “Producer Offset”. According to Screen Australia, the Producer Offset tax incentives provides a 40 percent tax rebate for feature films and a 20 percent tax incentives for any other production outside of feature films. That is approximately, 10% more than Georgia’s film tax credit which provides 30% to feature films, TV shows and other productions.

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Julia Roberts Didn’t Like Working with Guns on Set of ‘The Secret in Their Eyes’

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Julia Roberts didn’t like working with guns while filming ‘Secret in Their Eyes’

Julia Roberts is one of Hollywood’s biggest actresses with critically acclaimed hit movies such as Ocean’s Eleven and Pretty Woman. So, you would automatically assume that Julia Roberts would embrace any role that came her way. But, in the new movie ‘Secret in their Eyes, Roberts was not too comfortable with one thing on set, guns.

Julia Roberts plays Jess, whose life is turned upside down when her daughter was murdered. It’s been 13 years since her daughters death and nobody knows who killed her until a new lead pops up giving Jess, an FBI investigator, her partner Ray (Chiwetel Ejiofor) and District Attorney Claire (Nicole Kidman) a lead that could help them close the case once and for all.

As Jess’ line of work meant she uses guns on a regular basis, Roberts had to film several scenes with a gun. Of course, the actress used fake guns but that didn’t make a difference to her. “I realized when I have a gun in my hand I’m really unhappy,” she said.

Action movies is not something listed on Julia Roberts’ IMDB page. She was once called “America’s Sweetheart”. But, the actress playing Jess said it was a refreshing challenge for her, adding that she always saw the character as first and foremost a mother, someone who put family first.

Despite the fact that Secret in Their Eyes is an action thriller, Roberts considers the movie a “home is where the heart is” type of movie, which allowed for her to connect so quickly with the script.

She said there was something different and intriguing about Jess yet she was also somewhat familiar with the character.

Secret in Their Eyes hits theaters on November 20th and will be facing major competition riding against The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2, which made some studios question whether the movie was going to make it.

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‘Jack Reacher 2: Never Go Back’ Halloween Parade Scene Casting Call

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‘Jack Reacher 2: Never Go Back’ Halloween Parade Scene Casting Call in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Central Casting Louisiana is looking for actors, models, and talent to work on an upcoming Halloween parade scene filming between Tuesday, November 17th through November 20th.

Casting directors are looking fo ra ton of background extras to work on the upcoming scene filming New Orleans, Louisiana.

Jack Reacher 2 centers around Jack Reacher as he returns to the headquarters of his old unit, only to find out he’s now accused of a 16-year-old homicide.

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To audition for a role on Never Go Back, check out the casting call details below:

***Never Go Back Halloween Parade Open Call***

Still seeing people this week for featured spots:
Tuesday 11/17 & Wednesday 11/18 from 9 AM – 6 PM
Thursday 11/19 & Friday 11/20 from 10 AM – 5 PM

You MUST attend in order to be booked with your costume for filming in December!!

**Wear the costume you would like to work in. Bring multiple options if you have them. Wardrobe will take your photo.

Where: 1231 Prytania Street, 5th Floor
New Orleans, LA 70130
*Plenty of Street Parking

Look for a large, tan building with 2 green awnings. Please go through the unlocked door under one of the awnings.

Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.

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‘The Vampire Diaries’ Casting Call for Pregnant Women in Atlanta

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‘The Vampire Diaries’ Casting Call for Pregnant Women in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Vampire Diaries is looking for actors, models, and talent that are visibly pregnant to work as a photo double on an upcoming episode filming in Atlanta, Georgia. Casting directors are looking for women ages 18 to 35 to work on the scene.

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 VISIBLY PREGNANT Caucasian female to work as a photo-double on our upcoming episode.

PHOTO-DOUBLE: Caucasian Female; age 18 – 35, please include stand-in/acting experience if any in submission email.

MUST BE PREGNANT — please list how far along you are in pregnancy.

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: “PREGNANT PD”

(Please indicate whether or not you live in Atlanta if you have an out of state number)

Rate $150/8; overtime after 8hrs.

Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.

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NBC ‘Chicago Med’ Extras Casting Call for Doctors in Chicago

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NBC’s Chicago Med is looking for male actors to play doctors and technicians on an episode on Saturday, November 21st.

Casting directors are looking for background extras to play doctors on the upcoming scene. Producers are looking for guys that are 5’10 and size 40 jacket.

Chicago Med is an upcoming American medical drama television series created by Dick Wolf and Matt Olmstead as a spin-off from Chicago 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 Fireand Chicago P.D.

To audition for a role on ‘Chicago Med,’ check out the casting call details below:

NBC ‘Chicago Med’ Casting Call

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Casting Alert! Searching for males who can play ambulance air doctors/techs on Saturday, Nov. 21st. If you are 5’10 or under, and can fit a size 40 jacket send your photograph with your height, weight, age, phone number, city and state to Chimedextra@gmail.com and put “Air doctor/tech” in the subject line. This is for “Chicago Med”.

Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.

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NBC New Series ‘Game of Silence’ Atlanta Casting Call for Country Club Staff

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NBC’s Game of Silence is looking for extras to work on a country club scene in Atlanta, Georgia.

Game Of Silence is about a rising attorney on the brink of success who could lose his perfectly crafted life when his long-lost childhood friends threaten to expose a dark secret from their violent past.

Casting directors are looking for piano players and country club patrons to work on an upcoming scene filming on Wednesday, November 18th in Atlanta, Georgia. Producers are looking for men and women that are in their 30’s to 60’s to play country club patrons and country club staff.

To audition for a role on NBC’s ‘Game of Silence’, check out the casting call details below:

NBC ‘Game of Silence’ Casting Call

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UPDATE – FEW NEEDS – For today possibly – looking for an African American male good piano player for a double – good rate – send a photo of your hands and all contact info – PIANO in Subject

THEN FOR TOMORROW — Looking for a two caucasian males 30’s – 60’s and a female – 30’s to 60’s — to portray specific country club patrons – PATRONS in Subject

Now specifically looking for experienced waitstaff and bartenders to portray country club staff — COUNTRY CLUB STAFF in Subject

For all email photos and all contact info to: GOS1extras@gmail.com

Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.

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Showtime’s ‘Outcast’ Casting Call for Teen Photo Doubles

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Showtime casting directors are now casting teen photo doubles for ‘Outcast’.

Casting directors are looking for teen photo doubles to work on an episode on Tuesday, November 24th. Producers are looking for a Caucasian male actor that is 5’6 and approximately 120 pounds. Talents that are selected will be compensated $125. Filming will take place in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

Similar to The Walking Dead, Outcast is based on a comic written by Robert Kirkman and centers around Kyle Barnes, a young man who has been plagued by possession since he was a child. Now as an adult, he embarks on a journey to find answers, but what he uncovers could mean the end of life on Earth as we know it.

‘Outast’ Open Casting Call

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OUTCAST (Rock Hill) Seeking a PHOTO DOUBLE for Tuesday 11/24 filming. (Not today NEXT week). Teen Caucasian Male (can be 20’s or any age that matches description as face will not be seen), Red Hair, (a little longer style/ not short cropped hair), approx. 5’6, 120 lbs. Please include your wardrobe sizes and 2 CURRENT Photos -one of which is full length along with name, age, phone, height/weight,complete clothing sizes,city/state you reside.
Must be 100% available on filming date -even if needed during school hours. Pay Rate $125.
Submissions should be sent to outcastextras@gmail.com with heading PHOTO DOUBLE REQUEST.

Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.

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$500 Commercial Casting Call for Dancers in Jacksonville

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$500 Commercial Casting Call for Dancers in Jacksonville, Florida.

Martini Shot Casting is looking for hip hop dancers to work on a commercial filming in Jacksonville, Florida on December 2nd. Casting directors are looking for men and women between the ages 20 to 40 that know how to dance to work on the upcoming commercial. Auditions are scheduled to start on Wednesday, November 18th.

To audition for a role on the upcoming commercial, check out the casting call details below:

Commercial Casting Call

CASTING CALL!!
HIP HOP DANCERS WANTED! Ages 20-40, Male and Female
Regional commercial – Recognizable Name Company

Usage – ONE YEAR

Rate – $500 for one shoot day. If you are represented by an agent, please have them submit you!!

Rehearsal (12/1) will be paid, rate to come.

Shoot Day – December 2

Shoot Location – JACKSONVILLE, FL

UPDATED: Travel will be paid for anyone outside a 75 mile radius of Jacksonville. This includes hotel but not per diem.

In person Audition is TOMORROW – Wednesday 11/18. Please message me for full details. If you send a taped audition you will not need to come to the in person audition.

UPDATED – Please bring one picture or headshot to the casting along with your music. If you do not bring music, you will dance to BLACK EYED PEAS – PUMP IT. One min routine is all that is needed.

***Taped submissions will be accepted until 8pm TONIGHT (11/17)!!!

To apply email: casting@martinishotcasting.com

Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.

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Reality Show Casting Call for People Looking for Love in Atlanta

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Do you want to have your own reality show?

Well the creator of Survivor, The Voice, and Shark Tank is working on a new TV show filming in Atlanta, Georgia. Casting directors are looking for single men and women who are ready for an incredible search to find the love of their life.

To audition for a role on the upcoming reality show, check out the casting call details below:

Reality Show Casting Call

NOW CASTING NEW MARK BURNETT RELATIONSHIP SHOW!

Mark Burnett (Survivor, The Voice, Shark Tank) presents a new relationship show like no other.
Now casting single men and women who are ready for an incredible search to find the love of their life.

Have you been looking for LOVE in all the wrong places?
Are you up for an ADVENTURE of a lifetime?
Is it time to find your SOUL MATE?

To apply and receive more information about this amazing opportunity, please email the following information to: michelle@kasstinginc.com
1. Your name (first and last)
2. Contact phone number and email
3. Occupation
4. City & State where you live
5. Recent photo
6. How did you hear about us?: Marinella Hume Casting

Please submit/share!

Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.

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Fox’s ‘Sleepy Hollow’ Season 3 Atlanta Casting Call for CSI Types

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‘Sleepy Hollow’ season 3 is looking for extras to play CSI types in Atlanta, Georgia.

Fox’s Sleepy Hollow is looking for extras to work on 2 separate days in Atlanta, Georgia. Casting directors are looking for extras to play FBI agents, CSI types and other featured roles in the hit FOX TV series. Filming this week in Atlanta, Georgia.

‘Sleepy Hollow’ is a modern day version of Washington Irving’s ‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow’. A police lieutenant searches for the Headless Horseman after he beheads the sheriff.  ‘Sleepy Hollow’ stars Tom Mison, Nichole Beharie and Orlando Jones.

To audition for an extra role on ‘Sleepy Hollow’, check out the casting call details below:

‘Sleepy Hollow’ Season 3 Casting Call

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***SLEEPY HOLLOW***
is seeking EXTRAS for 2 separate days. Please read carefully and make sure you are submitting to the correct day.

For Thursday in Loganville, GA, seeking:
1. Men and women to play FBI Agents to be booked WITH your car. Must be at least 18 to apply. All ethnicities.
You MUST have a car that is NOT red/white/black. You must have a sleek, business/professional look and own your own suit.
Rate: $64/8 + $25 auto bump
SUBJECT: FBI w/ Car

2. Customer types, all ethnicities, all ages 18+, to be booked WITH your car. You MUST have a car that is NOT red/white/black.
Rate: $64/8 + $25 auto bump
SUBJECT: Customers w/ Car

3. Store Employee types, all ethnicities, all ages 18+
Rate: $64/8
SUBJECT: Employee

For Friday in Rex, GA, seeking:
1. Police Officer types, all ethnicities, all ages 18+
MUST come in for a paid ($16) costume fitting in Conyers, GA prior to work date.
Rate: $64/8 + $16 fitting bump
SUBJECT: SHPD

2. CSI types. Must have a sleek/professional look about you and be in shape. All ages 18+ and all ethnicities.
Rate: $64/8
Subject: CSI

Email: mhc.sleepy@gmail.com
SUBJECT: (Choose from above)
**NOTE: If you are submitting with your car, we need to see PHOTOS of YOU AND your car.

Email us your:
Name
Age
Phone
Current City
Height/Weight
All Sizes (include jacket, waist, and shoe)
3 photos of yourself And photos of your car <–if submitting w/ car

Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.

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Build-A-Bear Workshop Commercial Chicago Casting Call for Teens

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Build-A-Bear Workshop commercial casting call for teen actors in Chicago, Illinois.

Build-A-Bear is looking for teen actors, models, and talent to work on an upcoming Internal Marketing Video filming in Woodfield Mall, Chicago. Talents are getting paid $75/4. If your child is upgraded to a principal role, the rate would be $250/4.

Casting directors are looking for teens ages 13 to 16 to audition for a role on the upcoming Build-a-bear commercial. Filming will take place on Sunday, November 22nd at 7:00 AM.

At Build-A-Bear Workshop you can make your own stuffed animal friends like bears, bunnies, dogs and more! Make a wish and add a heart – a Build-A-Bear Workshop trademark. Then dress them up in furbulous furry fashions!

To audition for a role on the upcoming Build-A-Bear commercial, check out the casting call details below:

Build-A-Bear Commercial Casting Call

PROJECT: Build-A-Bear
Usage: Internal marketing video
ROLE: NON-UNION EXTRA
SHOOT DATE: Sunday, 11/22/15
TENTATIVE TIME: 7:00AM
LOCATION: Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg, IL 60173
RATES: $75/4
NOTE: If your child is upgraded to principal, the rate would be $250/4
PARKING: Free
MEAL: Breakfast provided

If you do not properly submit, and answers all the questions we are asking, you will not be considered. If you worked the recent Build-A-Bear commercial, you may still submit for this project.

LOOKING FOR THE FOLLOWING TYPES:

YOUNG TEENS 11/22
Male/Female, Any Ethnicity, Ages 13-16

If interested and available, please send an email to commercials4extras@gmail.com with the following:

1) Please put the role you are submitting for in the subject line.

2) Include your name, age, height and weight and along with email, phone number and zip code.

3) Please confirm you are available and have transportation to location (you must answer this question, we will not consider you submission without this response).

4) Send a photo in jpeg format

5) For minors (15 years and younger), please give us the name of the employer listed on your work permit. If you do not have a work permit, do not submit. If you do not list a work permit, we will assume that you don’t have one, and you will also not be considered.

6) Confirm you have availability on date listed.

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

Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.

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Husband of 9/11 Hero Sends Award Back Because of Caitlyn Jenner

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Man returns 9/11 hero wife’s Woman of the Year award because the same award was given to Caitlyn Jenner.

A man whose NYPD officer wife was killed on 9/11 has just returned her posthumous “Woman Of The Year” award from Glamour magazine after the publication agave the same award to Caitlyn Jenner.

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James Smith, wrote in a now deleted Facebook post that his wife died while rescuing people from the Twin Towers on September 11th. The 38-year-old was the only female New York City Police Department officer killed.

In addition, James believes that Glamour “trivialized the transgender experience”.

From BuzzFeed:

As a police officer in NYC, my precinct covered a shelter for transgendered youth. On several occasions I responded there to take reports or give aid to suicidal youths. I listened to their stories of physical, emotional and sexual abuse. Young people thrown out of their houses or fleeing from unlivable conditions. They didn’t have the luxury of being part of the Kardashian circus. They weren’t living in a Malibu Barbie beach house surrounded by what passes for family in Hollywood. They were truly brave people fighting hourly for existence. When Mr. Jenner said the hardest part about being a woman was figuring out what to wear, he proved to me that he is not truly a woman, and had not earned the right to call himself one. He trivialized the transgender experience as I had witnessed it, and he insulted women in general. Glamour honored Laverne Cox last year, and it was a good choice which I applaud. Contrast her story to Jenner’s. I truly believe Jenner’s award was a publicity stunt and cheapens a once prestigious award.

Many of the commenters on Smith’s post supported his open letter.

Glamour responded to BuzzFeed news by saying the following:

Glamour was proud to honor Police Officer Moira Smith in 2001 and we stand by our decision to honor Caitlyn Jenner among our class of winners in 2015. Caitlyn Jenner has helped shine a light on the problems faced by transgender youth and given voice to a community that is often unheard.Glamour’s Women of the Year Awards recognizes brave, bold women who in their individual ways have all made a significant difference in the world.”

Ultimately, Glamour stands by their decision to give Caitlyn Jenner the award despite the recent backlash.

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R. Kelly Says Those Child Sex Allegations Only Happened Because He’s Famous

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R. Kelly opened up about his previous allegations of sex crimes against children in a recent interview with New York Magazine.

In the interview, the Pied Piper says that the only reason he was facing charges of sexually abusing chusing is because he’s famous.

When New York Magazine brought up his alleged sex crimes and alleged marriage to Aaliyah when she was only 15, he called it all a bunch of “rumors”.

“That’s a rumor that comes from the Earth, like all rumors… It’s not true. I love women, period. If I wasn’t a celebrity, people wouldn’t be saying these things about me.”

The interviewer countered the claims made by bringing up accusations by R. Kelly’s brother and one-time manager that Kelly regularly engaged in sex with underage girls.

R. Kelly ignored this and said that it was just someone trying to get back at R. Kelly.

“All those people have been fired by me. If you’re going to ask me these questions, you have to make sense out of it. It wasn’t until after they got fired that they said these things. Go figure.”

In 2013, the journalist that broke the story of R. Kelly’s alleged sexual misconduct, spoke out against R. Kelly’s trial and subsequent acquittal in a 2013 interview with the Village Voice.

“I think in the history of rock & roll, rock-music or pop-culture people misbehaving and behaving badly sexually with young women, rare is the amount of evidence compiled against anyone apart from R. Kelly…we’re not talking about rock-star misbehavior, which men or women can do. We’re talking about predatory behavior. Their lives were ruined.”

(Via NME)

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How Being an Instagram Star Nearly Made a Model Anorexic

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Becoming an Instagram star can make you millions of dollars in a matter of a few months. But, one Instagram model is telling all in a recent video.

Model Essena O’Neill, who recently quit Instagram reveals the dangerous ways she dieted in order for the Internet approval.

Essena O’Neill uploaded “You’re My Inspiration” video on her new website.

The 19-year-old revealed measures she took to achieve a “Dream” body. O’Neill revealed she severely restricted her calorie intake by having “really, really small meals” or “skipping them entirely”.

She would also look at photos of models on other social media networks and save them as her mobile phone screensaver to be her “inspiration”.

O’Neill said she had  ‘A lot of the time they were tanned with tight stomachs, firm breasts and nice slim thighs,’ she said. ‘Thigh gaps were a big thing when I was younger.’

She added: ‘I would look at these images and I would put them on my phone screensaver and I would use them as a reminder to be strong, and strong to me at that time meant skipping meals. It meant eating as [little] as I could.’

Then her problematic eating issues, became reinforced as many other people called her body an inspiration.

‘It’s very heartbreaking to think that maybe young girls would have done the same thing to people before me,’ she said.

‘That whole cycle of ‘love yourself’ that a pretty, beautiful model is telling you that…Come on, I can’t be the only one seeing the insanity in that. How easy is it for me to upload a picture like this and say, “Morning run, breakfast smoothie, have a good day”? They were the captions I was putting up. I’d be like, “love your body, treat your body with respect”. But my self-love was just how I looked in images. I personally didn’t have a relationship with health and fitness that wasn’t aesthetics based.’

Essena argues that other fitness bloggers are encouraging people to be healthy but she was actually killing herself.

‘How is this even glorified?’ she said. ‘There are so many inspirational, beautiful, loving, full-of-life beings that don’t meet these impossible standards. And they deserve to feel beautiful. […] I can’t say I’m an inspiration for meeting society’s impossible standards for women.’

Essena O’Neill currently has over 570,000 Instagram followers, over 250,000 followers on YouTube and around 60,000 dedicated Snapchat contacts.

But, the working model decided to quit social media in order to expose the dark side to being Insta-famous.

She now hopes to initiate a movement where an individual’s worth cannot be determined by how they look or how many followers they have, giving people the opportunity to be free and learn from others instead.

Anorexia Nervosa is a dangerous disease.

According to the Mayo Clinic, Anorexia is characterized by having abnormally low body weight, a fear of gaining weight, and a distortted perception of body weight. ‘To prevent weight gain or to continue losing weight, people with anorexia usually severely restrict the amount of food they eat. They may control calorie intake by vomiting after eating or by misusing laxatives, diet aids, diuretics or enemas. They may also try to lose weight by exercising excessively.’

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‘Memento’ Remake Movie Coming Soon Without Christopher Nolan

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In a world of reboots, no movie is safe. Memento remake movie coming soon.

According to reports, Hollywood is looking into rebooting the cult classic Christopher Nolan movie, Memento.

Nothing is sacred.

AMBI Pictures has announced they will produce the remake and this is expected to be the start of a long list of potential remake movies. Apparently, AMBI Pictures owns the exclusive rights to over 400 movies including ruel Intentions, Donnie Darko, Rush and Sliding Doors, among others.

This all started after a filmmaking fund started last week to gain the rights to 400 movie library. Afterwards it was announced that Memento would be their first production.

Memento starred Guy Pearce as a man who suffers from amnesia but struggles to figure out who killed his wife as he plans for revenge. The movie is told out of order until the very end.

Memento was nominated for best screenplay and best editing and landed Christopher Nolan to A-list status. It made $25.5. million in the US box office, qualifying it as a break out independent hit movie.

Here’s why Hollywood wants to remake Memento:

Memento is a masterpiece that leaves audiences guessing not just throughout the film, but long after as well, which is a testament to its daring approach. We intend to stay true to Christopher Nolan’s vision and deliver a memorable movie that is every bit as edgy, iconic and award-worthy as the original. It’s a big responsibility to deliver something that lives up to the mastery of the original, but we are extremely excited and motivated to bring this puzzle back to life and back into the minds of moviegoers.”

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‘Empire’ Season 2 Chicago Extras Casting Call for a HUGE Concert Scene

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Are you ready to party with the cast and crew of ‘Empire’?  Casting directors are looking for extras that are interested in getting paid to go see a concert featuring Jamal, Tiana and Laura.

Casting directors are looking for teens to appear in the audience ages 16 to 19.

Filming will take place between November 12th and November 23rd in Chicago, Illinois.

‘Empire’ centers around a hip hop music and entertainment company, Empire Entertainment, and the drama among the members of the founders’ family as they fight for control of the company. The hour-long family drama was created by Lee Daniels and Danny Strong, and stars Terrence Howardand Taraji P. Henson.

Auditions start this week. To audition for a role, check out the casting call details below:

Fox ‘Empire’ Season 2 Casting Call

CASTING CALL: EMPIRE!
LOCATIONS: CHICAGO & SUBURBS
DATES: 11/12 TO 11/23

NOTE: On Wednesday, 11/18, we have a concert scene with Jamal, Tiana and Laura, and we are looking for teens in the audience, ages 16 – 19, female/male, and any ethnicity. You must have transportation to Joliet.

To be considered, you MUST also send in a submission email to extras4empire@gmail.com with the following:

1) Subject Line: Empire Survey Photo 213

2) Name, age, height, weight, phone number, email address and zip code.

3) A recent photo of yourself in a jpeg format. No selfies. No sunglasses or hats. We need to see your face.
If we already contacted you about a booking, you do not need to fill out the survey for this episode.

Are you registered with us? If not, go to our website and follow the instructions to register with our company.

YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE COMPLETING THE SURVEY.

If we do not have your registration, you CAN NOT be considered.
This serves as an availability check – not a booking. If we are able to book you, it will be on the project we chose based on your responses.

There are 3 steps involved in working on the show:
1. AVAILABILITY CHECK (OR COMPLETING SURVEY)
2. BOOKING EMAIL
3. CALL INFO
Here’s an explanation of what those steps are!
1. AVAILABILITY CHECK:
A few days before each episode shoots, you will receive an availability check for the dates we need you. You will need to respond with your availability for those dates ASAP. Or complete a survey with your availability.
An availability check does NOT mean you are booked!
Once we receive everyone’s availability, we will book people based on the needs of the production for those days.
2. BOOKING EMAIL
If you are booked, you will receive a BOOKING EMAIL. It will give you the details of the days you are booked to work. You must respond to your booking or you will be replaced.
If you respond to the AVAILABILITY CHECK or FILL OUT SURVEY, and don’t receive a booking email, it means that you are not needed for that particular episode. We will do our best to get a booking email to you no later than 48 hours of the shoot date.
If production has last minute changes, this can sometimes lead to a cancellation. We will do our best to book you at a later date if this happens.
3. CALL INFO
The day before your booking you will receive your CALL INFO. You can expect this email to arrive some time between 8:00PM and 11:00PM. This is because we do not get the official call times until they are finished filming on that current day. When you receive your CALL INFO email you are REQUIRED to respond. This is how we know you have received the information and that you will be there.

Thanks,
Erin, Jess and Amanda
CLICK ON LINK TO COMPLETE SURVEY:

https://docs.google.com/…/1mz082uNFn8iFCArI89vB-9z…/viewform

If you are not local and/or do not fit the description, do not apply

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‘House of Cards’ Season 4 Baltimore Casting Call for Cops, Janitors

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Netflix is looking for extras to work on the hit TV series ‘House of Cards’ filming in Baltimore, Maryland.

Netflix’s ‘House of Cards’ season 4 is looking for extras to play police officers and janitors on an upcoming scene filming on Tuesday, November 17th in Joppa, Maryland. Marinella Hume Casting is now casting featured roles on the upcoming HOC episode.

Kevin Spacey plays a Democrat from South Carolina who creates an elaborate plan to get himself into the highest position of power in the country, with the help of his wife, Mrs. Underwood. Season 3 ended with Underwood seeking re-election and it seems that in Season 4 of House of Cards, he had won the election.

To audition for a role on the upcoming season of ‘House of Cards’, check out the casting call details below:

‘House of Cards’ Season 4 Casting Call

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***Casting For Tomorrow Tuesday – 11/17 Joppa, MD***

POLICE OFFICERS
Must fall within these size ranges.
Jacket:40R-46L
Shirt: 15.5neck x 34sleeve – 17.5neck x 35sleeve
Waist-32-40

JANITOR

Please submit SIZES and the following ASAP to mhc.drama@gmail.com:
Subject Line:
“Police – 11/17”
“Janitor – 11/17”

NAME:
AGE:
CELLPHONE:
JACKET:
SHIRT:
WAIST:
INSEAM:
LOCATION(CITY/STATE):
SAG/NON UNION
LAST TIME HIRED FOR SHOW AND WHAT ROLE:
2 recent clear photos taken in front of a plain background (1 close up/1 head to toe):
***PAID UP SAG MEMBERS PLEASE SUBMIT TO sag.mhc@gmail.com

If you are not local and/or do not fit the description, do not apply

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ABC ‘Nashville’ Season 4 Extars Casting Call for a Wedding Planning Scene

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ABC ‘Nashville’ Season 4 Extars Casting Call for a Wedding Planning Scene in Nashville, Tennessee.

ABC’s hit TV series Nashville is looking for extras to work on scenes filming between Wednesday, November 18th through Tuesday, December 1st in Nashville, Tennessee.

Casting directors are looking for extras to play wedding planner assistants. Extras that are selected will be compensated $64/8 for their work on the Nashville.

To audition for a role on ‘Nashville’, check out the casting call details below:

ABC Nashville Casting Call

NASHVILLE, TN Casting Notice – ABC Television series “Nashville” for work on WEDNESDAY 11/18/15, THURSDAY 11/19/15, FRIDAY 11/20/15, WEDNESDAY 11/25/15, MONDAY 11/30/15 -AND- TUESDAY 12/1/15. *MUST be able to make it to ALL work dates. NO EXCEPTIONS!! (**These work dates are the day before and the Monday after Thanksgiving so please be aware of that & check your availability before submitting!) —YOU WILL ALSO BE REQUIRED TO ATTEND A WARDROBE FITTING (we do not yet have that fitting date)

We do not have Call Times yet so you would need to be fully 100% available on work dates. You MUST have open/flexible availability if submitting so that you can work WHATEVER the call times & wrap times end up being. If not, please DO NOT SUBMIT!

Pay rate for EXTRAS is $64.00 for 8 hours ($8.00/hour with a 8 hour guarantee). Overtime will be paid after 8 hours. You will receive a check in the mail usually 10-14 business days AFTER you work.

Location is in the NASHVILLE, TN area.
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*FEATURED EXTRAS*:
WEDDING PLANNER ASSISTANTS: female, all ethnicities, age range mid-20s – early 30s, upscale, conservative, classy, professional, business type. MUST have nice upscale attire!!

To submit for work – Please EMAIL US ASAP to: nashvilleextras@gmail.com with subject line WEDDING PLANNER ASSISTANT. You MUST include first & last name, a valid contact number and a RECENT photo of yourself. **MUST HAVE AN UPDATED PROFILE in the OLC database!! We will NOT consider anyone without an updated profile!

***THIS WILL BE PICTURE PICKED BY OUR DIRECTOR so please make sure your photos reflect what you currently look like and the image that we are trying to present!!***

**PLEASE DO NOT send more than one email! PLEASE DO NOT email if you don’t fit these casting requirements or are not available on the listed work date!! Thanks! **

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