Open Casting Call for Sony feature film "Straw Dogs"

Sony/Screen Gems announces the movie "Straw Dogs," written and directed by Rod Lurie, and it is slated to begin filming in Shreveport, LA on August 17, 2009. This film is a remake of the 1972 version which starred Dustin Hoffman.

Glorioso Casting, LLC (Harold & Kumar 2, The Mist, The Expendables) is conducting the local casting in Bossier City, LA for the film with open auditions scheduled on July 11. People of all ages and ethnicities are encouraged to attend as there is a need for more than 1,000 extras in several of the scenes as well as featured extras. (See Special Needs Below).

Where:

Louisiana Boardwalk
540 Boardwalk Blvd.
Bossier City, LA 71111
Suite 310 (across from RUE 21 and The Nike Store)

When:

Saturday July 11, 2009
11:00am – 5:00pm

What to bring:

Bring a recent non-returnable photo (4" x 6" preferred). If you do not have a picture, one will be taken for you. Applicants may also bring a photo of their car to be considered for the film.

Special Needs:

Everyone should register! However we do have a strong need for:

• FOOTBALL PLAYERS: 18 - 23 years to look high school age. Real football players are encouraged to attend.
• CHEERLEADERS: 18 - 23 years to look high school age. Real cheerleaders are encouraged to attend.
• REFEREE'S: REAL football referees are encouraged to attend.
• TOWNSPEOPLE: Adults, 18 and over, are strongly encouraged to attend. Children may sign up as well but parents/guardians must be present.

NOTE: They will have 4 days of NIGHT SHOOTING the week of August 17th, 2009 and they will need a large amount of extras. These are PAID positions. All who attend will be considered for the film!

Principal Actor Casting (Los Angeles):

Bialy / Thomas Casting
20th Century Fox
10201 W. Pico Blvd. Bldg. 310, 1st Fl, Ste. B
Los Angeles CA 90035

America's Largest Country Music Talent Search

The 28th annual Colgate Country Showdown is coming to Raton, New Mexico. KBKZ-FM will host the America's largest country music talent search and radio promotion. Approximately $200,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded nationwide, including the grand prize of $100,000 cash to the national winner, presented at the National Final televised special.

There is no charge for the event. Sponsors include Phillips Broadcasting owners of KBKZ-FM "Coyote Country" and the Raton Chamber and Economic Development Council. A cash prize of $300 will be awarded at the local competition, with the winner representing Raton in the state finals at the Sky City Casino near Grants, New Mexico, later this summer.

Designed to find the most promising country music talent in the United States for the past 28 years, the Colgate Country Showdown gives aspiring artists a chance to launch their professional careers. Thousands of performers compete annually for the Country Showdown title.

Open to vocal performers, the Colgate Country Showdown welcomes individual acts or groups the chance to compete. Acts must not have performed on a recording that has charted in the top 100 county format of Billborard, Radio and Records, or the Gavin Report within 18 months preceding the local competition. A $15 entry fee is required of all acts entering the Colgate Country Showdown competition.


Where:

Ripley Park
North Second St. & Savage Avenue
Raton, NM 87740

Click Here for directions.


When:

Saturday, July 4, 2009
2:00pm

Registration deadline is Friday, June 26. For more information and a registration application, call 1-800-791-8028.

2009-2010 NHL Dallas Stars Ice Girls Auditions

The NHL Dallas Stars Ice Hockey Team will hold open auditions July 11, 2009 for women who would like to be considered for the upcoming NHL season.

Requirements:

• 18 years of age on or before July 11, 2009.
• High school graduate or a G.E.D.
• If selected, must reside in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area and have reliable means of transportation.
• Must be willing to attend all practices, games, and other related activities.

Where:

Dr Pepper Star Center
12700 N Stemmons Fwy
Farmers Branch, TX 75234-5806

When:

Preliminary Round: Saturday, July 11 9:00am-5:00pm
Semi-Final Round: Sunday, July 12 9:00am-5:00pm
Finals: July 14-17 7:00pm-10:30pm

Interested applicants should complete the Application and Waiver and return them to the Dallas Stars office.

Click Here for Application Form.
Click Here for the Waiver and Release Form.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5pm on Thursday, July 9, 2009

Mail or Deliver to:

Dallas Stars Hockey Club
Attention: Dallas Stars Ice Girl Auditions
2601 Avenue of the Stars
Frisco, TX 75034

You will receive an e-mail to confirm the receipt of your application.

Please bring the following to the audition:

• Drivers License for identification
• Personal Items such as make-up,etc.
• Water, snacks and a lunch
• Hockey skates (if you own them)
• Hockey skates will be available from the StarCenter for the skating portion of the audition

Your make-up should be in shades that compliment and accentuate your natural beauty. Your hair should be in a current hairstyle that compliments your features and does not hide your face. Your nails should be painted in a neutral shade of polish or with a French or American style manicure.

What To Wear:

• Dance/yoga style pants Midriff-baring top (Dance or athletic bra top)
• Dance or athletic shoes (dance sneakers, jazz shoes or tennis shoes)
• Sweater or light jacket
• You will need to wear the same attire for both days of the auditions
• Select attire for the audition that is eye-catching & unique

For questions or concerns please email IceGirls@DallasStars.com

Open Casting Call for feature film "Bending Spoons" in Saginaw, Michigan

An open casting call will be held next Saturday for a new movie being filmed in mid-Michigan.

The movie, called “Bending Spoons,” is produced by Saginaw Township native Mark Rupp.

Already cast in the film, a comedy-drama, is Oscar winner Celeste Holm, Richard Pryor Jr., Lucille Ball's granddaughter, Katharine Luckinbill, and "Matlock" director Daniel Roebuck

“It's an independent film and we have Academy Award and Emmy Award winners in the cast,” said Mark Rupp, executive producer of Bending Spoons. “We will be filming August and September and are doing initial casting the weekend of June 27th.”

Roles are open for bikers, nurses, doctors, grandparents, parents and bodybuilders, as well as children 5 and older, who must come with a parent or legal guardian.


Where:

Pitt and Balcony Theater
805 N Hamilton Street
Saginaw, MI 48602

When:

June 27, 2009
Starting at 10:00am


A closed casting call takes place the next day, Sunday, June 28, 2009