Finally...THE BOX has ARRIVED!!!

After 2 years the much atticipated film from the NE film community is coming out tomorrow!! This was a very fun set that most of us worked on and also A LOT of people got much face time. The story is great a "retelling / reworking" of the "button button segment" of the twilight zone. If anyone knows the full story of this movie it should be very "edge of your seat" if done right. So once you see the film post your thoughts!

People taking pictures on set..

This is starting to become a big problem on set as of late. As we all know when we start a job we are specifically told no cameras, among other things. This happens prior to booking and we are reminded prior to the working day. We all know that because it is just given that we know what the rules are. Now the conterversey is people are snapping shots of actors while on set while we are working. That is a huge no-no, but even more so those people are taking those shots and putting them on facebook, myspace, and twitter, that's just not smart. This is because the people that hire you and tell you the specific rules on set are also "your friends" on these social networks and now you are caught "red-handed". So be smart..you know clearly when you are on set you are working and they (the film) are expecting you to act professional. Remember you represent yourself and more so the acting community of NE.

Don't take specific acting classes for a possible job..Do it for the training..

This has been going on for a very very very long time over 20 years that I know of personally and that is actors taking acting classes at specific locations to get a job from them. That is a myth to say the least, I am not saying not to take those classes but do not spend your money going there thinking that you will get a acting job from them guarenteed. Why I find this funny is that people get "pissed" because they spent $300 + to take acting classes from a particular casting director's agency and they did not get a JOB from them. Are you kidding me?!?! Take those classes if you like, they are very good but don't think they going to offer you a role on a silver plate. They might notice you and offer you an audition or two but the rest is up to you. Some people complain about the stupidest things..the bottom line is you are taking classes to extend and expand your craft,the rest is up to you. Think of it this way you own a business, you train yourself to get the jobs to support your business and then after your focus is for your business to get bigger and better jobs..the same holds true for the life of an actor.. there is no FREE LUNCH!

Questionable Movies Heading Into NE.

Along the rumor mill lately we are hearing about some projects that might be hinting their arrival here in good ole' beantown. As some of you might recall JLo was to come on by this past year to film "The Governess" well it never happened and news is that the prject has resurrected, so we should be hearing about that in the near future. I have been getting emails on the "Three Stooges" project and if they are filming in RI...nothing is confirmed on that project as of yet or where it might be filming, I will let you know when I find out. The "Lincoln" biopic another picture that was slated for this Fall has also been quiet as of late..but I have a feeling we will be hearing something about that project sooner than we think..that is a film that has been in the making for ages. Last but not least the rumored Departed prequel and sequel. The only thing I can say on that rumor is that it's being penned but a few things on this. 1) Scorsese not attached yet 2) Most likely if it does happen, this time around I would believe that most of it will be filmed in Boston and 3rd) If it is that Scorsese is attached I believe that he is going to do other projects before he does this (that is again if he is to be attached to this film). So that some news on some of the more rumored films slated to come hear some sooner some much later but I am sure there are going to be a lot of projects filming here in between. More news as it arrives!

I don't think I have to explain this..

I just heard this morning of a person being thrown off set for suggesting something to the director of all people. Guys and gals we know what the rules are and we all obey them, but sometimes a first timer might get overly excited and do the unthinkable. To the person that was thrown off, let it be a lesson..I know these people(directors, actors,etc) are human but on sets these people are untouchable.

Do NOT double book yourself...

First of all glad to seeing most of you on current sets lately..glad you are enjoying this blog. I apologize that I haven't been too frequent with it, but I will do my best to inform you. The subject to today's blog is simple and apparently is becoming a problem on sets lately and that is people double booking themselves. Look...there are A LOT of jobs lately in this state and we should all be grateful that we have this great opportunity, so there is plenty to go around. But when people double book you give birth to two problems.. One. Your reputation to casting directors.. If you have a night shoot on one night and the next day you have booked yourself on another project with a call time of 5am and you are still working on that overnight..you got a problem. Most likely you will be sleep deprived and won't show or you simply can't because your on another set. This causes the casting agent to be short on their numbers and also makes them look bad. So guess who's not getting any future calls for any movies? Most likely you :( 2nd. You are cheating out your co-workers, by double booking you are clogging up space that could be available for another person. Don't do that...you will be found out and you will gain a rep which no one wants. As much as someone does not like a "ball bog" that doesn't pass the ball on the basketball court..same holds true in this business.

The Invention Of Lying "CAVEMEN SCENE" is being given it's own short story

One of the sad news I heard earlier in the year is that the infamous "caveman scene" in the upcoming "The Invention Of Lying" was being cut out. BUUUTT word has just come out that it will appear on the DVD in it's own short story/documentary of sorts. I am sure they have lots and lots of footage from those 3 awesome days that they are going to put a fantastic mockumentary together. CAVEMEN REJOICE!