The producers of the ABC reality series Shark Tank Season 2 are on a nationwide search to discover the next successful - and possibly wealthy - entrepreneurs, inventors, businesspersons, dreamers, promoters, creators and innovators. In each episode, budding entrepreneurs are given the unprecedented chance to make their business ideas come true.


 
 




Alloy Entertainment has been trying for years to get "Pretty Little Liars" to the small screen, and now it is finally in pre-production with ABC Family. "Pretty Little Liars" is based off the books by Author Sara Shepard, and was inspired by her own upbringing in Philadelphia's Main Line, where she still lives today with her husband and three unruly dogs.


 
 



Casting directors for the HBO syndicated series "Treme" are conducting an open casting call on November 7, 2009. They are seeking local talent to work as background extras, stand-ins, and possible day-player speaking roles. David Simon co-created the project with longtime New Orleans resident Eric Overmyer, after the two former "Homicide" writers had discussed doing a show set in the Big Easy for years.


 
 





A Major Retailer is currently casting singers and dancers who know how to do "The Twist". This is a period spot, recreating the look from the 60’s. The commercial will shoot for 1 day in Portland, Oregon between November 4th, 2009 - November 6th, 2009. The auditions will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 and on Wednesday, October 28, 2009.


 
 




The television series The Wannabes staring the pop group Savvy are looking for students from 5th to 12th grade to appear in their show's music video shooting in Howell, Michigan on Thursday, November 5th, 2009. The series was created by writer/producer, Doreen Spicer (Disney Channel's hit movie "Jump In!" & "The Proud Family") and is directed by one of Disney Channel's finest directors, Eric Dean Seaton (Sonny With A Chance", That's So Raven, Cory in the House, Suite Life of Zack & Cody). The show is making its international debut in early 2010.





 
 




The party has started with the most anticipated music game of the year, as DJ Hero is now available at retail stores nationwide. DJ Hero provides consumers an opportunity to interact and listen to music unlike ever before. Free DJ Hero giveaways, contests, and tournaments will be listed here as available.


Details Here:

DJ Hero Giveaways



 
 




Riding the wave of a great summer in which two of its three new series debuted to strong ratings and earned second-season renewals, ABC Family has given the green light to a new Melissa Joan Hart/Joey Lawrence Pilot. In the untitled Hart-Lawrence multicamera project, the "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch" star will be co-executive producing the pilot with Joey Lawrence and Paula Hart (Melissa Joan Hart's mother and Executive producer of Sabrina, The Teenage Witch.)





 
 


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SPOTLIGHT ON SINGERS
An Ongoing Series Featuring Showcase Performances,
          Panel Discussions, and Demo "Roulette"        
          (Bring Your Demo, and It Might Be Selected to be Played)         

     “New Singer in Town? – What Do You Do?” 
A Roundtable Q & A Session with the 
AFTRA Los Angeles Singers Committee and AFTRA Staff
Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009
Frank Maxwell Boardroom
AFTRA Los Angeles
5757 Wilshire Boulevard, First Floor
Los Angeles, California
(Paid-Up Membership Card Required for Admission)

6:30p.m.
Registration

7:00p.m.
Artist Showcase Performance

Chris Mann
www.chrismannmusic.com

7:15p.m.
“New Singer in Town? – What Do You Do?”
A Roundtable Q & A session with the AFTRA Los Angeles Singers Committee and AFTRA Staff

We will be collecting questions for the panelists at the door,
so please come prepared with any and all questions you may have!

Moderated by
Dick Wells,  LA Singers Committee Chair

8:15p.m.
"Demo Roulette"
Bring Your Demo CD

Members' CDs will be randomly selected that evening (as time permits)
to have several short snippets played for the entire audience.

This is your opportunity to market yourself
to the Los Angeles singer community.

RSVP Here with Your Name, AFTRA ID #, and SPOTLIGHT ON SINGERS
Note: Seating is Limited. Reservations Will Be Accepted Until Room Capacity is Reached.

 
 
“Navigating Pilot Season”
A Players Directory & SAG Foundation
Joint LifeRaft Event

The SAG Foundation, in association with the Players Directory, brings you a comprehensive and enlightening LifeRaft “business of acting” discussion on the ins and outs of pilot season with some of the industry's best agents, casting directors, and managers.

Moderator:
Patrick Baca, CSA

Panelists:
Marc Chancer- talent agent, Origin Talent
Howard Meltzer-casting director-Hannah Montana
Paul Trusik-personal manager-TTM/Trusik Talent Management, Inc.
Mara Santino-personal manager, Luber Roklin Entertainment
Susan Schwarz-talent agent, SDB Partners
 Keli Lee- Executive Vice President, Casting, ABC and ABC Studio
 
Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Time: 7-9pm (Check-in 6:00-6:45pm)
Location: SAG Foundation Actors Center
5757 Wilshire Blvd. Mezzanine Level Los Angeles, CA 90036
Parking is available in the lot behind the building off of Curson. Parking will be validated.

For Union Actors Only Please!  Seating is limited!
RSVP’s will only be taken through
the SAG Foundation Site
To RSVP, log in to www.sagfoundation.org

(Members experiencing any technicaldifficulties with logging in to the SAG Foundation website can receivesimple instructions by viewing a brief video at http://www.sagfoundation.org/faq )
 
SAG Foundation 323-549-6482
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