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There is an article that was put in the Boston Herald from a state rep that just doesn't paint a great picture for future studios.. I just got the memo this morning and I will get that link of that article from the herald so you guys can read it. After reading it..it made me sick. So with that being said if anyone else has a link to this current article please post it. In the mean time I will try to locate it again myself. That goes to tell ya when it comes to politics..when something sounds too good it probably is.

from what i am hearing is that this production is not affected by the strike if it happens. if that is the case the original plan is that the show will be filming from july to sept. i will keep you posted on any new information. hollywood we need more tv shows here in new england!

Not that it shouldn't be happening all the time. Some people mention to me they want to do film and that's it. My response is "you do everything because you do not know where anything can lead you." So with that being said make sure you have your headshots at every tv studio / casting director that deals with commercials. Because it's not only a quick and good gig, there is good money behind it also, I don't care if you union or not the money is great!

According to a report heard today it seems that many film and television productions including Scorsese's "Shutter Island" are rushing to finish their projects. The reason for the rush is the supposed SAG strike in a few days, I really hope this does not happen. My question is what happens to films like "surrogates" will that just shut down? Because that movie is slated to film here until August. If there is a strike lets hope it's quick. Hopefully Gov. Patrick's trip to Hollywood was effective and we can count on more pictures coming here.

It seem if everything goes right (hopefully no strike) this August will host two major pictures The Edge Of Darkness and The Prince Of Providence with Robin Williams. I believe LDI will be casting for Prince but that is not official yet. I also had heard that if a stike does happen this project will not be affected, so I assume that is good. I will keep you informed in reguards to future

Just wanted to throw out a thank you to those who played the scavenger hunt yesterday in town because some of those people are readers on this blog. The weather was great, the game was wild and it was truly a great time so congrats to "The Brat Pack" for winning yesterdays event. For more info. on the game and other games we offer go to www.cashunt.com.

The whole idea about this thing we do is going for parts. If we continue to do extra work we will be extras for life. Always remember most major actors might have done an extra job here or there but they mostly went for the throat and did non-stop auditioning. The same holds true for us, if you want to succeed in this business, you go for the roles. But it's really not here in Boston, you have to make the sacrifice and go to NYC or LA. So if you have no responsibilites and can do it GO FOR IT!

The latest poll had asked readers if SAG should make it harder to join 55% said no while 44% said yes. My opinion is they should make it a "tad" harder and from the last background meeting SAG had given in April it sounds as they are going to do so. What that exactly means we would have to wait and see, for those that joined SAG recently congrats! For the people that are looking to join I would do so before the rules change. As always please direct your attention to the right for the new poll.

Ricky Gervais released even more footage from those great days on the cavemen set for the Karl documentary. Check it out here is the link! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5p5cIyoF9I That was such a great day (even though it was freezeing with hardly any clothes on) it was so worth it! Enjoy! and to my fellow cavemen and to all our TRUTH friends! UGH! UGH! UGH!

Now that things have silenced a bit here in beantown. We all wait as to what is going to happen in the not for sure future, consider this the off season. This is the time where training should be kicked into high gear or new marketing campaigns should get a make over. If this is your only form of living and you have no work...get a day job because there is no telling as to when the strike will end. So sit back enjoy the next few months, do summer stock, dinner theater, etc. There is plenty of alternatives to choose from.

Sorry it has been a few days since my last blog, but I must saying this blog has been pretty lively as of late. Mass. has gotten a little dry other than ashcliffe and surrogates everything else is gone, as if it was a dream. Let's just hope this feeling does not last and we get a second wind for the rest of 2008. I know with strikes looming things might get stale but I hope that is only temp. Some people have asked me what do I think about the studios coming here? I love it and I hope that it happens, but it's up to the politicans. I know that there are protests, and petitions, etc. But one thing I know is that the "power of the people" is in a weak state right now, it is really to the higher ups. Remember when it comes to the top dogs they want to know what's in it for them, it's all about money sometimes. All we can do is shout and inspire the movement, but unless your hat is in the ring your a nobody to some of these people.

What I have heard as of late is that the upcoming strike might not be as long as some people are projecting. Certain aspects have already been cleared. So, with that being said it might no be as long as a process as the previuos writers strike. I think that strike did so much damage that SAG probably does not want to go down that road but we will see.

Nefilm.com has been around for sometime now, and is a great outlet for jobs. No matter what kind of job you are looking for in this industry they usually cover all bases. Just a big note there is a new agency that I am getting word is the lastest scam. I am waiting for more information on this "agency" and I will do my homework to see if it is actually true, being that this agency is from out of town. I'll keep you posted.

This blog is meant to inform, educate, and at times be controversial. I had put an blog yesterday in regards to the opinions of how SOME new sag members treat other people on the set ( and I am not saying the old don't do it. I just hate it either way when I and many more see it.) Now with that being said I don't mind criticism to myself or even debates I find them healthy, but what we got was a Firestorm of a war on both sides of the subject. To the point there were very harsh words between to unknown commentors, at that point I did the best thing and pulled the whole blog out. Now I will say this once and that's it if we raise a subject to debate it should be healthy and we should see all sides. But the moment I see a threat or a very ugly exchange you will be kicked off. I don't care about criticism, everyone is entitled to their opinions. But the things that are brought up on this blog are from the new and from the old that approach me and tell me what's o

I get e-mails weekly as to where is the best place to submit themselves for future crew work. The best place I know of is is Central Booking, for a fee they will have you on file for future jobs. Always keep in mind once you get used and you are good enough, your phone will continue to be ringing. Keep on with it once you do deal with them. for more info go to their website.

To all my fellow cavemen that played in "This side of the Truth", first of all hope you all are doing well. If you might remember other than the actual movie being filmed Ricky was filming a small documentary about his friend Karl. The following video is behind the scenes of those actual days we had worked, it was just shown on the BBC. enjoy it:) UGH! UGH! UGH! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9t4ICzdKqw

A local independent horror film is looking for Men, age 18 to 25. Looking for personable, fun people. Film will be shot in early July over a few days. Some pay, but budget is small. Please email headshot and resume. Contact: Michael at Grim Films, Email: Contact , Website: http://www.driveinhorrorshow.com/

Hachiko is back in RI and I got word that LDI is looking for some people to play background. If interested please got to LDI's website for more information. For people asking about wes craven's new movie that is not shooting in RI, it is shooting in CONN.

Facebook has become the "IT" place to network with other entertainment co workers here in Boston. There are many groups and events that always get posted so I reccomend you attend them if you want to net work with other people. If you haven't signed up to facebook, I suggest you do. For those that are already on facebook continueing your networking.

I was just in a borders bookstore today and as I was leaving I saw a book which I should have picked up called.......oh my god I forgot! Great, I will let you know when I find out the title, but it's all about movies that have been filmed in boston! It is such a great book because it tells you about all the movies that have been filmed here and all the hub bub that came along with the productions. I should have picked it up but I was in a rush, skimmed right through it and I was like WOW! I can't believe I forgot the title but it was something like backdrop boston or something like that, when I go back to that book store and pick it up and let you know the title.. It would be a book I am sure all of you will love. I REMEMBER It's "Big Screen Boston" PICK IT UP!

All films have either wrapped or are wraping except for "The Surrogates" which a lot of people have not worked on because of specifics they are looking for. Now at the end of the month we have the strike that could either be good and end quickly or do some serious damage for future projects. So lets refelect on a great first part of the year and lets hope and pray for a just as great second half. But in the meantime you serious actors out there piviot yourself towards theater. Because any artist can tell you in any field of the arts "there is never any completion in training in the arts". There is plenty of work summer stock, summer theater, etc. Anyone can walk across the screen or be a party guest, or be a cop, etc, etc, etc. But theater you are thrown into the fire and that's true acting, that is if you are serious about this craft.

In our recent poll as to "what has been your favorite movie set this far? No surprise "This side of the Truth" wins , and I agree with that win fully. Like I had mentioned before in a previous post, it certainly was a great and fun set to work on. To my surprise was that mall cop came in second. (I would personally say "The Proposal") The reason for that was there were a lot of people that did not like that set (Mall Cop), and the negative press it got on treatment. I had worked on that set for 2 days and really saw nothing that wrong, but I guess many did. So once again thank you for placeing your vote and take your attention to the right side of the blog for the latest survey.