‘Star Wars: Episode VII’ casting for lead and supporting roles taking place in Los Angeles and London

Star Wars Episode VII Casting Calls and Auditions
Star Wars: Episode VII begins filming January 21, 2014.
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Lucasfilm, an owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, in association with Bad Robot Productions, Genre Films, and Kasdan Pictures are in pre-production on the highly anticipated epic feature film “Star Wars: Episode VII”. Despite the recent change in writers, shooting will still commence on January 21, 2014. Casting calls have been issued and auditions are taking place for starring and co-starring roles. The primary filming locations will be at Pinewood Studios in the UK, with additional shooting in New Mexico, and in Los Angeles. J.J. Abrams has constructed production facilities at his Bad Robot Santa Monica headquarters specifically for Star Wars: Episode VII. The extras will be cast throughout production in London and New Mexico. Film crew resumes can be submitted via email to the production office.

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National talent search in Australia for singers to sign recording deals with Warner Music

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Grammy Award winner Kylie Minogue is a superstar recording artist signed with Warner Music.
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The search is on in Australia for singers who could possibly become the next huge superstar recording artist. Music producer/manager David Caplice has entered into a creative joint venture with Warner Music Australia to scout and develop exciting new pop talent for the world stage. Open auditions are now scheduled across Australia through the month of July, 2013. The qualities being sought are singers of any genre or style who are 12 years of age and older, ability to dance or learn to dance, some acting skills, good stage presence and performance skills, and a strong desire to succeed as a performer.

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Casting for ‘Transformers 4’ actors and extras underway in Austin, TX

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Michael Bay is directing his fourth Transformers film.
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Di Bonaventura Pictures and DreamWorks SKG in association with Hasbro are set to begin production on the Paramount Pictures science fiction action film “Transformers 4“. Casting directors are auditioning actors in Los Angeles, as well as Austin, TX where filming will take place beginning late May, 2013. The extras will be cast throughout filming. Additional shooting will take place in various locations including China. This project is currently being referred to as “Untitled Transformers Sequel,” and will the first feature film to be shot using smaller digital IMAX 3D cameras.

Disney casting for musical feature film ‘Into The Woods’ starring Johnny Depp

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Johnny Depp will star in his first musical since “Sweeney Todd: The Demon of Fleet Street”.
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Lucamar Productions in association with Marc Platt Productions are currently in the pre-production phase on the highly anticipated live-action musical feature film “Into The Woods” starring Johnny Depp and Meryl Streep. The movie is an adaptation of the Tony Award winning Broadway musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine. Disney Casting directors in New York and Los Angeles are auditioning actors/singers for starring and co-starring roles. Additional casting will take place in London, UK where filming will take place beginning in September, 2013. The extras, photo-doubles, and stand-ins for the film’s stars will be cast in London.

Disney Channel casting starring roles for new series ‘Fantasma’

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From the producers of “Wizards of Waverly Place” starring Selena Gomez.
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Auditions for the brand new Disney Channel half-hour comedy sitcom pilot “Fantasma” are now underway for the series regulars. Casting is taking place in Los Angeles, where the show will be videotaped. Both union and non-union extras will be hired when shooting begins in July, 2012. The storyline follows a family that moves into an old house, and they soon discover that there is a perky teenage girl already living there – and she just so happens to be a ghost!

Disney Channel’s dance competition ‘Make Your Mark: Shake It Up Dance Off’ underway

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Caroline Sunshine of the Disney Channel series “Shake It Up“.
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Kids and tweens now have the opportunity to shake it up and break it down with the return of Disney Channel’s popular dance competition “Make Your Mark: Shake It Up Dance Off.” Last year, more than 12 million viewers watched the two-night finale event, skyrocketing it to #1 among Kids 6-11 and Tweens 9-14 for both nights. This year, kids once again have the opportunity to compete for the Grand Prize – a performance in an episode of Disney Channel’s top-rated series “Shake It Up.”

FOX hit musical comedy-drama ‘Glee’ casting new regulars for season four

The smash hit musical comedy-drama television series “Glee” is casting new series regulars to make up the new high school glee club for the show’s fourth season. Filming is scheduled to start in late July, however rehearsals will possibly begin in early July. The show’s extras will be cast closer to the start of shooting in July. “Glee” is filmed at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles utilizing a single-camera setup. Season 4 of “Glee” will launch on a new night and time on Thursday September 13, 2012 at 9:00-10:00pm ET/PT.

ABC Family casting actors and extras for new ballet series ‘Bunheads’

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Two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster plays the lead role of Michelle.
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ABC Family is now in production on a new ballet drama series called “Bunheads”, and the casting directors are auditioning actors for co-starring, guest starring, and day player roles. Extas and stand-ins are also being cast throughout the season. The show centers on a Las Vegas showgirl who impulsively marries a man named Hubble Flower and moves to his sleepy coastal town of Paradise, California after he passes away. She inherits his house, his mother Fanny Flowers along with her dance studio and students.

Kids and teens talent search for Disney Channel and Disney XD shows

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Among Disney Channel movies to be cast is Ashley Tisdale‘s “Adventure Quest”.
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Disney Channel and Disney XD are searching for talent ages 9-18 years for possible upcoming projects. The casting directors are looking for male and female talent of any ethnicity and dialect. In addition to acting talent, they will be looking for those with strong singing, dancing, and athletic abilities of any type. They will consider all talent, both experienced and inexperienced with these particular skill sets. Also welcome are newcomers that have done Community Theatre, Acting workshops, etc. Videotaped auditions are also being accepted from talent who can not travel to the auditions.

2012 U.S. Auditions and Open Casting Calls for Universal Studios Singapore

Every Universal Studios Singapore performer job is an amazing experience!
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Universal Studios Singapore is a theme park located within Resorts World Sentosa on Sentosa Island, Singapore and features cutting-edge rides, shows and attractions based on your favorite blockbuster films and television series. The United Stated auditions team is seeking top talent for their shows. Open casting calls are scheduled for Los Angeles, Chicago, and Orlando in late April, 2012. Universal Studios is the parent company of Universal Pictures.