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Besides the weather which is getting better and hopefully we don't get any more snow, how about the film business?! The film business which was looking a lot like the mid to late 90's just jumped back up from a slump. As you can see from yesterday's blog and the constant rumors on new projects coming in, things are looking good. The Governess and The Fighter seem that those two big project might be shelved at the moment but I think we might see them come to light in the near future. Plus you need to keep in mind with the success of Mall Cop that brings in an attraction from Hollywood, on the other hand if we had a series of flops well that would be another story. Always remember there are plenty of jobs behind the camera also, so I think in the end we should be ok.

It seems there doesn't appear to be a day where we do not get an email for an audition, etc. Places like Boston Casting are constantly looking for people especially for Edge of Darkness. This is a great thing and I hope this continues, more chances, more jobs. If you haven't signed on to these casting agencies e-mail list blasts you are losing out, so after reading this sign up! Have a great weekend!

The Following is from Boston Casting MTV AND FREMANTLEMEDIA NORTH AMERICA (The Producers of American Idol ) DIAL UP "THE PHONE" WITH EXECUTIVE PRODUCER JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE Inventive 'Movie-Like' Reality Game Show To Premiere Fall 2008! Casting calls will take place in the Boston area. Searching for outrageous, athletic, and adventurous constestants for this groundbreaking and highly anticipated reality competition. "The Phone" takes viewers on a wild, cinematic 'run for your money' ride as contestants go on a no-holds-barred race against time. Reminiscent of films like "Bourne Identity" and "The Game", two contestants will join forces and hit the ground running for their chance to win a huge cash prize! MUST BE 18 AND OLDER: PLEASE BRING A RECENT PHOTO WITH NAME AND CONTACT INFO BRIEF PARAGRAPH DECRIBING YOUR PERSONALITY, ATHLETICISM AND COMPETTITIVE NATURE Open Call Info: Saturday, August 16th 10-5pm Hard Rock Cafe Boston 22 Cli...

Boston Casting is preparing for the upcoming feature "Four Single Fathers" shooting this month. In preparation for upcoming roles of Police Officers we're looking to compile a group of our local actors who have experience portraying Police Officers on camera, as well as current or former actual Police Officers in the area, or anyone who can accurately portray an officer on camera. If possible, please have a picture of you in uniform on your Agency Pro profile so that we may present the director with submissions. **WE WILL NOT BE MAKING SELECTS, ALL CHOICES WILL BE MADE BY THE DIRECTOR!** **PLEASE NOTE!!!** We will also be using this pool of actors in consideration of the OTHER upcoming feature "Edge Of Darkness" with Mel Gibson filming late summer which also has many Police roles as well. PLEASE! NO PHONE CALLS FOR THESE ROLES! If you are having trouble submitting to this event via Agency Pro you may send your submission ! to : greg@bostoncasting.com

As you might notice every week we put a new survey to this blog covering different topics. This past week the survey was "who is your favorite casting agency" and the winner is....(drum roll please) BOSTON CASTING! winning by a nose from LDI Casting. So thank you for those of you that voted a please look at our new poll on your right.

Angela Peri is by far one of the best people in this business. I have worked for Angela and I also consider myself an old friend from the begining. This person pretty much gives everyone a shot and that to me is very important. She is a person that goes at a very nice way about her business and is very well respected. So here's to you Angela, and best of luck to you in this exciting time in Boston.

Good morning just want to let you know that there is an open call that Boston Casting is having for the movie "Mall Cop" starring Kevin James. The movie will be shot at the Burlington Mall, I would assumr when the mall is closed. But the open call is today from 10am to 4pm: The following information is below. OPEN CASTING CALL FOR A NEW COLUMBIA PICTURES COMEDY TO BE FILMED @ THE BURLINGTON MALL OPEN CALL SATURDAY MARCH 1,2008 10:00 AM - 4 PM HILTON GARDEN INN 5 WHEELER RD. BURLINGTON,MA. for directions: www.hiltongardeninn.com FOLLOW THE SIGNS TO EXTRAS CASTING PLEASE BRING A PHOTO AND RESUME FILM SHOOTS MARCH 31-JUNE 3

Actors are people and so are Superstars, but almost being in this industry for nearly 20 years. I have seen actors that are now has-beens and at time total egotists to people that were major movie stars that were unbelievably nice to everyone. So here is my to 10 thus far: 1 Ben Affleck 2. Cameron Diaz 3. Dustin Hoffman 3. Kate Hudson 4. Forrest Whittker 5. Matt Damon 6. John Travolta 7. Jeff Bridges 8. Dane Cook 9. William H. Macy 10 Keith Carradine

BOSTON CASTING IS SEEKING 3 ROLES TO WORK IN TWO FEATURE FILMS ("THE PROPOSAL” AND "MALL COP") SHOOTING FROM APRIL-JUNE. ROLES: PRECISION DRIVERS BLONDE RUSSIAN PEOPLE TEENAGE (AGE 13-18) INDIAN GIRLS (FROM INDIA PLEASE) Go to www.bostoncasting.com