Casting Call: "Reed Between the Lines"

Season 2 of the BET Series "Reed Between the Lines" is filming now in the Atlanta area. Producers are looking for a very handsome Indian/Middle Eastern male, aged 30-50, to play a featured extra role as "Dr. Gupta." The actor must be comfortable kissing on camera. This role is scheduled to work the week of September 10. 

If you are interested, please visit RBTLExtras.wordpress.com and click on the label "Extra Submission Information" and make sure you include "Dr. Gupta" in the subject line of your e-mail. 

Casting Call: Iraq War Veterans Needed

There aren't a lot of details regarding this casting call but it certainly sounds interesting. One of the producers of the award-winning feature film "Snow On Tha Bluff" is looking for veterans returning home from Iraq or Afghanistan for an upcoming, documentary style feature. They are looking for veterans of all ages, races, and gender to speak about their life after returning home from battle. 

If you are interested in participating in this project, please send the following information to fuzzylogic0101@gmail.com. Make sure you put "veteran" in the subject line. 
- A brief description of yourself
- A few pictures or links to online videos of yourself
- Your age and address
- A quick description of where you served, some of your experiences and what it is you want to say to the world.

Crew Call: Reality Show Director

Georgia's new tax incentives are working and movie and television productions are coming to our state by the dozens. From what I'm hearing this fall is going to be another busy filming season in Atlanta and Georgia. A new reality show is scheduled to film in state starting in September and wrapping up by late October. Currently, the NY based production company behind this new series is looking for reality show directors. If you have experience directing reality shows, please send your resume to: cwresumes1234@gmail.com. 

Filmed in Georgia: "The Odd Life of Timothy Green"

This week, Disney released "The Odd Life of Timothy Green" featuring Jennifer Garner and Joel Edgerton. Filmed mostly in Newnan and Decatur, the movie is written and directed by Peter Hedges, the writer behind "What's Eating Gilbert Grape," "Pieces of April," and "Dan in Real Life." The film features a childless couple struggling with infertility when one day a child, Timothy Green, appears on their doorstep. The cast also includes Rosemarie DeWitt, Dianne Wiest, Ron Livingston, and rapper Common. 

I haven't had a chance to see this movie yet, but I have heard nothing but great things about this new classic from the Disney studio. 

Extra Casting Call: "42"

Do you love baseball and the 1940s? Then this extra casting call is perfect for you. A new feature film about the life of Jackie Robinson is needed hundreds of extras to work in Macon, Ga, Birmingham, Al, and Chattanooga, Tn. The movie, "42" is set to star Harrison Ford, Christopher Meloni, and Chadwick Boseman. For an application and clothing information, visit the "42" casting web site.

Reality Show Casting Call: "Big Brother"

Want to spend your summer making new friends or maybe I should say frenemies? CBS' "Big Brother" is looking for the next cast of the 14th season of their summer hit reality show. If you think you have what it takes to live in a house with a group of strangers, then you will want to head to Buckhead on Friday, May 4th for an open casting call. Join other aspiring contestants on Friday from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Fado's Irish Pub. If you are unable to attend the open casting call, you can also apply for the show online. Just check out this link to the Big Brother casting site.

Filmed in Georgia: "Firelight"

April has been a huge month for Georgia filmed movies both on the big screen and small. The last few weeks we've seen great success at the box office for "Think Like a Man," "The Three Stooges," and "American Reunion." Now, Hallmark's Hall of Fame movie "Firelight" is coming to a TV near you. Last weekend, "Firelight" premiered on ABC and this weekend it will be airing on the Hallmark Channel. 


Based on a true story, "Firelight" is about a counselor at a women's correctional center who helps the women gain self-respect by helping others. The counselor is played by Cuba Gooding, Jr.. Gooding's character encourages the women to join an elite team that fights forest fires and assists civilian victims of natural disasters. The movie also stars Q'orianka Kilcher, Dewanda Wise, and Rebecca Rivera.  The movie was filmed last fall in and around the metro Atlanta area. 

Filmed in Georgia: "Think Like a Man"

Atlanta based production company Rainforest Films is set to release their next feature film, "Think Like a Man," this weekend. Filmed in Atlanta, the movie stars Kevin Hart, Gabrielle Union, Taraji P. Henson, Michael Ealy, Regina Hall, and Jerry Ferrara. "Think Like a Man" is based on the hugely popular Steve Harvey book so I'm sure this movie will top the box office charts.  

Crew Call: "Plus One"

It looks like Summer 2012 is going to be a busy one for film and TV production in Atlanta. "Plus One," an independent feature film, is accepting resumes for all crew positions. Shooting will begin in early June with prep work starting in late April. Please email resumes with cover letter to plusoneresumes@gmail.com. I couldn't find a lot of information on the film but as soon as I know more, I will update you. 

Filmed in Georgia: "The Three Stooges"

I started this blog in May 2010 and one of my first posts was about the Farrelly brothers take on "The Three Stooges." Today, the film opens nationwide and a whole new generation will learn about the slapstick comedy that made Larry, Curly, and Moe household names. "The Three Stooges" of 2012 stars Sean Hayes as Larry, Will Sasso as Curly, and Chris Diamantopoulos as Moe. Jane Lynch, Sofia Vergara, Jennifer Hudson, and Larry David also star in the movie. 

The production was filmed around the metro Atlanta area including Cartersville, Stone Mountain, a Buckhead mansion, and in midtown. As a fan of Sean Hayes and the original Three Stooges, I'm very excited to see how the Farrelly brothers have updated these iconic characters for today's audiences. 

 

Spotlight on Georgia Talent: Trisha Yearwood

Georgia native and country music superstar Trisha Yearwood is getting her own cooking show on Food Network. The show, "Trisha's Southern Kitchen," will premiere on Saturday, April 14 at 10:30 am.  In addition to her successful music career, Trisha has written two best selling cookbooks: Georgia Cooking in an Oklahoma Kitchen and Home Cooking with Trisha Yearwood.  Tune in to see this Georgia native as she shares her favorite family recipes and traditions with "Trisha's Southern Kitchen."

Crew Call: Reality Show Crew Needed

An LA-based production company will be filming a new reality show in Atlanta. Starting in mid-April, the production will film for nine weeks in and around the Atlanta area.  Currently, the positions they are hiring for are:


Director of Photography (experience in HD)
Camera Operators (HD video)
Assistant Camera Operator/DIT (HD video)
Production Sound Mixers
Segment Producers
Production Coordinator
Talent Coordinator
Production Assistants


Locals only should apply. Send your resume to divas@dslextreme.com. Reality show experience preferred.  

Filmed in Georgia: "American Reunion"

Last summer, Atlanta became East Great Falls, Michigan and the setting for the fourth installment of the "American Pie" movie  -"American Reunion." Opening this weekend, you can see for yourself how your favorite teenage movie characters have grown up. Has time been kind to Michelle, Jim, Heather, Oz, Kevin, Vicky, Finch, Stifler, and Stifler's mom? 


While in production, the movie filmed in Conyers, Rockdale County, Heritage High School, Newton County High School, Olde Town Conyers, Costley Mill Park, and other places around the metro area. Based off the trailer and the track record of the other "American Pie" movies, I'm sure this movie will be a big box office hit. 

Crew Call: “42”

Harrison Ford is heading back to the big screen and Georgia will be his co-star. The new feature film “42” brings the life story of Jackie Robinson and his history-making signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers. "42" will start production this spring in Georgia and crew positions are available. 

Chadwick Boseman will star as Jackie Robinson. The screenplay was written by and will be directed by Brian Helgeland, the Oscar-winning writer of “LA Confidential” and “Mystic River.”

If you are interested in working on this new production from Legendary Pictures, send your resume for crew positions to 42resumes@gmail.com. 

Crew Call: Lifetime's "Steel Magnolias"

Atlanta is in full blown and new productions are coming to town. The Lifetime Network is remaking the 1989 hit film "Steel Magnolias" with modern twist and a predominatly black cast. Production will begin next month and will star Queen Latifah, Phylicia Rashad, Alfre Woodard, Jill Scott, Adepero Oduye, and Condola Rashad. 


Resumes are now being accepted for all crew positions, if you are interested send resumes and cover letter to steelmagprods@gmail.com. 

From Georgia's Golden Isles to The Hamptons

Georgia is known for its beautiful coast and pretty soon the rest of the world will get a glimpse of the Golden Isles when it stands in for The Hamptons. "Royal Pains," the hit TV series from USA Network, is set and filmed in New York's Hamptons. This month, the show will be traveling to Georgia to film for a week. 


"Royal Pains" is looking for several hundred extras from March 19 - 25. They are looking for people ages 20-50 who are very fit. Extras will need to wear fashionable clothes for filming. Please send your photo and bio to royalpainsga@gmail.com. 

Six Degrees of Separation

Many, many years ago there was a very popular "Six Degrees of Separation" game with Kevin Bacon. Bacon has had such an expansive career in both film and television that he is six degrees away from every major star in Hollywood over the last 30 years. Now, you have a chance to get one degree closer to Kevin Bacon when he comes to Atlanta to film a new TV pilot for Fox. 


Currently, the producers are looking for featured roles for scenes filming in Atlanta next week. They are looking for "Judge" type older gentleman with grey hair and two male lawyer-types who are clean cut, with great suits. For the lawyer types, they are looking for men in their 30s to 50s. 


The untitled pilot was created by Kevin Williamson, the creator of the Atlanta filmed CW's "The Vampire Diaries." Williams has many screenwriting credits including "Scream" and "Dawson's Creek."

Extra Casting Call: "Revolution"

NBC is set to film a new pilot in Atlanta. The new series, "Revolution," from J.J. Abrams and "Supernatural" creator Eric Kripke will star Giancarlo Esposito and Billy Burke. The hour-long pilot will be directed by Jon Favreau. Currently, the show is looking for children extras ranging in age from 2 to 14. If your child is interested, submit a photo including the age, height, weight, sizes, and parent/guardian contact informaiton to contactatl@tscasting.com. Please use Minor in the subject line. Filming for this show will begin March 17. 


"Revolution" is being described as an action drama following a group of characters struggling to survive and reunite with loved ones in a world where all forms of energy have mysteriously ceased to exist. Hopefully, this show will choose to call Atlanta home in the future. 

Filmed in Georgia: "Wanderlust"

Ok, I will admit it I'm a huge Jennifer Aniston fan. So I always take note when I hear about a new movie that she is in. But this time her new movie was filmed in right here in Clarkesville, Georgia. "Wanderlust" will be in theaters this weekend and pairs Aniston again with Paul Rudd. Alan Alda, Lauren Ambrose, Linda Lavin, and Justin Theroux also star in this romantic comedy about a couple who moves from Manhattan to a rural commune where free love rules. 


Check out both Jennifer's interview on GMA where she talks about the film and filming in Georgia and the trailer. 

The Walking Dead is a HUGE Success

Wow is all I can say about February. It might be a short month on the calendar but it is a big month for Georgia productions. Many projects are gearing up so stay tuned for extras casting and crew calls in the next few weeks. 


Recently, the midseason premiere of AMC's "The Walking Dead" broke cable records. On Sunday, February 12 more than 8 million viewers tuned into the Season 2 premiere. The show gained over half a million more viewers since the Season 2 premiere in October 2011. With the show's success, I hope we will see this production return to Atlanta and Georgia for the filming of Season 3. 

Extra Casting Call: "Drop Dead Diva"

Lifetime's "Drop Dead Diva" has been a success in the ratings and for television production in Atlanta. The show's stars and crew are headed back to town to work on the new season so naturally they will be needing extras. Bill Marinella Casting will be interviewing extras on February 18 from 10 AM to 1 PM at the Peachtree City Farmer's Market. They are looking for people of all ethnicities  - ages 18 and up. Make sure you show up dressed to impress in business attire and have two forms of identification. 

Urgent Extra Casting Call: "Vampire Diaries"

The hit CW series, "Vampire Diaries," is filming this week in the Atlanta neighborhood of Decatur and they are needing extras for a hospital scene. Cherrix Casting is currently casting extras for this scene and others. If you are interested, e-mail a recent photo along with your age, height, weight, all clothing sizes and phone number to vampirediariescasting@gmail.com. 

Casting Call: Top Chef

Do you love to cook? Do you dream of owning your own restaurant? Then this casting call might just be for you. Bravo's hit series, "Top Chef" is looking for new contestants for its 10th season. So pack up your knives and clear your calendar on February 25. Auditions will be held at Empire State South. For more details, visit BravoTV.com. 

Get Ready to Run For Your Lives Atlanta

Well, it seems like the world is going crazy for vampires and zombies. Fortunately for Atlanta, this craze has brought two television shows to town - "Vampire Diaries" and "The Walking Dead." Now, the "Run For Your Lives"zombie infested 5K obstacle course race is being held on March 3. If you think you have what it takes to run for your life from, you can sign up online. One things for sure, this is a very unique way to get some exercise and have a little fun. 

Crew Call: A.C.O.D.

Get ready Georgia, another movie production is coming our way and they are looking for production crew members. Black Bear Pictures is now accepting resumes for crew positions for the "A.C.O.D." "A.C.O.D." stands for Adult Children Of Divorce and stars Adam Scott of "Parks & Recreation" fame. The script is written by Ben Karlin ("50/50"), Stuart Zicherman and Teddy Schwarzman. The film centers around a man who has been caught in the middle of his parent's ugly divorce for over 20 years. Richard Jenkins has also signed on to the movie. 


The movie will begin production in March. Send resumes to film@georgia.org and for more information, visit: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1311060. 

It's Oscar Time

Well, tomorrow morning the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will announce the nominees for this year's Oscars - to be official its the 84th Annual Acadey Awards.  I'm pretty sure the silent film The Artist will be a sweep at this year's Oscars, but just for fun here are my predicitions for nominations. 


BEST PICTURE

The Artist, The Weinstein Company; Thomas Langmann
Bridesmaids, Universal; Judd Apatow, Barry Mendel & Clayton Townshend
The Descendants, Fox Searchlight; Jim Burke, Alexander Payne, & Jim Taylor
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Columbia; Cean Chaffin, Scott Rudin
The Help, Touchstone; Michael Barnathan, Chris Columbus, Brunson Green
Hugo, Paramount/GK Films; Tim Headington, Graham King & Martin Scorsese
Midnight in Paris, Sony Pictures Classics; Letty Aronson & Stephen Tenenbaum
Moneyball, Columbia Pictures; Michael De Luca, Rachel Horovitz & Brad Pitt

ACTOR

George Clooney, The Descendants

Leonardo Di Caprio, J Edgar

Jean Dujardin, The Artist

Woody Harrelson, Rampart

Brad Pitt, Moneyball

ACTRESS

Rooney Mara, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo

Meryl Streep, The Iron Lady

Tilda Swinton, We Need to Talk About Kevin

Michelle Williams, My Week with Marilyn

Viola Davis, The Help

SUPPORTING ACTOR

Albert Brooks, Drive

Jonah Hill, Moneyball

Christopher Plummer, Beginners

Nick Nolte, Warrior

Kevin Spacey, Margin Call

SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Berenice Bojo, The Artist

Jessica Chastain, The Help

Melissa McCarthy, Bridesmaids

Janet McTeer, Albert Nobbs

Octavia Spencer, The Help

 

DIRECTING

Michel Hazanavicius, The Artist

Alexander Payne, The Descendants

Martin Scorsese, Hugo

Woody Allen, Midnight in Paris

Terrence Malick, Tree of Life

ANIMATED FEATURE FILM

The Adventures of Tintin, Steven Spielberg & Peter Jackson

Kung Fu Panda 2, Jennifer Yuh

Rango, Gore Verbinski

DOCUMENTARY – FEATURE FILM

Bill Cunningham New York, Philip Gefter, Richard Press

Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory, Joe Berlinger, Bruce Sinofsky

Project Nim, James Marsh, Simon Chinn

Undefeated, Daniel Lindsay, Seth Gordon

We Were Here, David Weissman

COSTUME DESIGN

The Artist, Mark Bridges

The Help, Sharen Davis

Hugo, Sandy Powell

Jane Eyre, Michael O’Connor

Pirates of the Carribean: On Stranger Tides, Penny Rose

CINEMATOGRAPHY

The Artist, Guillaume Schiffman

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Jeff Cronenweth

Hugo, Robert Richardson

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, Hoyte van Hoytema

Tree of Life, Emmanuel Lubezki

So, who do think will get a nod from the Academy and who do you think will be snubbed tomorrow morning?

Extra Casting Call: "Teen Wolf"

If you know what a crosse is and what On-The Fly sub means, then you might just be the lacrosse player that Extras Casting Atlanta is looking for. The MTV hit series "Teen Wolf" is looking for real lacrosse players to be extras on the show. They are looking for males between 18-25 on January 18 and January 30-31. You MUST have experience playing lacrosse. If you are interested, submit your picture, age, height, weight, phone number and availability to: TeenWolfExtras@gmail.com and use Lacrosse in the subject line. 

Filmed in Georgia: "Joyful Noise"

While Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah seem to be an unlikely musical pairing, these two music legends turned actresses are sharing the big screen in "Joyful Noise." The movie hits theaters this weekend and was filmed around the Atlanta area in 2011. "Joyful Noise" is about a small town choir preparing for a national choir competition. Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah play battling choir directors intent on winning. "Joyful Noise" is Dolly Parton's first film in almost 20 years. I have feeling this upbeat (and musical) movie will be a big hit at the box office. 

Living Social Deal: 3 Hour Class on How to Audition

I don't know much about the team at Studio 27 but they are offering a great deal with Living Social today. For $29, you can choose from three coaching options to help you make your dreams of becoming a star a reality. The first option is to attend a 3 hour class on how to audition for TV and film roles. If you want to learn more about acting, signing or modeling, you can choose a 90 minute private coaching session. Or if you want to really more about the craft, you can take one month of acting classes. No matter what your interest this is a great way to get started. 

Extra Casting: "Single Ladies"

Want to be an extra on VH1's hit show "Single Ladies?" The show is looking specifically for "super attractive African American women ages 25-35 height and weight proportionate” for a shoot on January 20. If you are interested and available, please e-mail three photos, dimensions, and contact information to singleladies2atl@gmail.com and use "HOT" in the subject line.  

Paula Deen Lightened Up

If you are a fan of Savannah's favorite celebrity chef Paula Deen and trying to cut back in the New Year, then the Cooking Channel has the right show for you. Paula's son, Bobby Deen is taking on the big challenge of lightening up his famous mother's butter heavy and calorie laden recipes. "Not My Mama's Meals" with Bobby Deen premieres on January 4 at 9 PM. I'm a huge fan of Paula and Bobby Deen so I'm looking forward to seeing this new show and getting a few new healthy recipes for 2012. 

Check out this clip of Bobby Deen on ABC's The Chew talking a little bit about his mom and the new show.