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Pitt and Clooney Team Up Again
rad Pitt has signed on to join his friend George
Clooney in the upcoming Coen brothers comedy
Burn After Reading, Variety reports.
The duo will join Frances McDormand in the
espionage-laced black comedy that follows a CIA
agent who misplaces the disc containing a book
he is writing. Clooney is set to play the agent
but it is unknown what role Pitt or McDormand
will portray.
As is the norm with the Coen brothers, Joel and
Ethan both shared writing chores, while Joel is
set to direct. Shooting is set to being in
August.
Pitt is currently completing Paramount's The
Curious Case of Benjamin Button in New
Orleans.
Kristen Karvouni becomes Secret Girlfriend
RTG's Kristen Karvouni recently completed
film "Secret Girlfriend,' a pilot for Fremantle Media's Atomic
Wedgie Channel, currently available on Sprint phone nationwide.
The pilot is one of Fremantle's most exciting new programs and is
being directed by Ross Novie (1st A.D. - Arrested Development,
Entourage). Karvouni, who is also an accomplished singer,
recently starred "Nameless" which is currently on the Festival
Circuit. She also starred recently in "Bar Starz" and was
featured in the campy horror "The Slaughter."
Streep, Hoffman in Doubt
Making ground on
the screen adaptation of the John Patrick
Shanley play, Doubt,
Miramax films have picked up both Meryl Streep
and Philip Seymour Hoffman to star. Doubt
takes place in a Bronx Catholic School in 1964,
where the principal (Streep), a nun who's a
strict disciplinarian, makes pedophile
accusations against a popular priest (Hoffman).
Still to be cast is a young nun caught between
them.
John Patrick Shanley will both adapt the script
and direct. Scott Rudin will produce in the
fourth project he has brought to Miramax.
Final deals are currently being negotiated with
both Streep and Hoffman in order to have
production ready to begin this December.
Streep has recently wrapped both Rendition and
the Robert Redford-directed Lions for Lambs. She
will next star with Pierce Brosnan in the
adaptation of Mamma Mia!
for Universal.
Capstone taps Sciole for Dead Lawyers
Capstone Entertainment
has tapped
Jennifer Sciole to star as Laura, the female
lead, in their upcoming thriller Dead
Lawyers. The film will be shot in
Florida this summer. Capstone is also in
talks with Kevin Pollak and several other
notables. The screen play, written by
George Larkin, tells the story of A pack
of lawyers who show up at a time share in
the
Hamptons, only to be trapped by the worst storm
of the season. They
find a dead woman on the couch, an apparent
suicide, only to find out she was murdered.
They also that there’s an extra guest at the
time share that does not belong, probably the
killer. Sciole, who recently starred in
Blood; A Butchers Tale, a "300" and "Sin
City" esque stylized horror, is also signed as
the lead in Miramba Films Flickering Candle
set to shoot in South Africa later this
summer and 2 Brothers Political Engagement
which is currently in development.
Natali, del Toro team up for Splice
Vincenzo Natali is set to write and direct the
science fiction flick, Splice for Steven Hoban
of Copperheart Entertainment and executive
producers Franck Chorot of Gaumont. Guillermo
del Toro, Don Murphy and Susan Montford also are
executive producing via their Angry Bulls
company.
The story explores a dark vision of the world of
genetic engineering in which two young
scientists become superstars by splicing
different animal DNA to create fantastical new
creatures. The Hollywood Reporter adds
they ignore the legal and ethical boundaries and
introduce human DNA into their experiment.
Casting is under way for Splice, which will be
live action, and shoot in the summer in Toronto.
Previous Headlines
 LaBeouf
joins the Indiana Jones Family
Shia LaBeouf has officially joined the huge
starcast of the fourth 'Indiana Jones' movie. Director Steven
Spielberg confirmed this news via the official IndianaJones.com
website.
"We are excited about bringing Shia into our Indy family. His talent
has impressed not only his audiences throughout his young career but
the directors, producers and fellow actors who have worked with him
in his television career and now his film career," Moviehole quoted
Spielberg, as stating in the website.
LaBeouf will play Harrison Ford's on-screen son in the movie, which
is being produced by Lucasfilm for Paramount Pictures.
"I was hoping the rumours were true, so I couldn't be more thrilled.
To be cast in an Indiana Jones film is like grabbing the brass ring
and holding on for the ride. I'll do my best to meet the high
standards that Steven, George, and Harrison have set and I can't
wait to take that giant step in front of the Indy cameras," Shia
said.
Meanwhile, LaBeouf will also star in DreamWorks pics, "Disturbia"
and "Transformers." The actor will also be providing the lead voice
in Sony's upcoming animated flick "Surf's Up!"
JENNIFER
SCIOLE “VAMPS” IT UP IN BLOOD
Fans of cult-classic vampire flicks will
be thrilled to hear that principal photography has completed on
Blood: A
Butchers Tale, the next generation in
vampire movies, The highly stylized film integrates all the schtick
that fans of old-fashioned vampire movies love, with
state-of-the-art technology, making it a fantastic hybrid of old and
new! The filmmakers are using the latest in CGI technology and the
new Silicon Imaging SI-2K Digital Camera, which shoots at higher
resolutions than HD, to blend stylized graphic and live-action
elements seamlessly. In addition, so
the experience can last years, the producers are releasing a video
game, Blood; Butchers Block simultaneously with the film. The
game’s story will pick up where the film leaves off. The producers
say they will likely bundle the game and the film.
The story revolves around “Sam,” (Aaron
Douglas) a simple butcher who discovers that the love of his life,
“Darcy,” (Jennifer
Sciole) is being seduced by a vampire. In typical cult, vampire
movie fashion, Sam begins a killing spree to systematically destroy
the remainder of the clan. Christa Campbell, Kim Coates and Emily
Perkins co-star in the production directed by Mark Tuit.
After wrapping shooting Blood, Sciole has
signed on to shoot five other feature films over the next 12 months,
including Flickering Candle (which will be shot in South
Africa), Political Engagement, and Dead Lawyers.
Sciole’s last project, Breaking the F-ing
Rules is currently in post-production with an anticipated
Fall/Winter 2007 theatrical release; and she was recently featured
in the season premiere of Entourage.
Lilly, Malkovich, Duris in 'Afterwards'
French filmmaker Gilles Bourdos (Inquiétudes, Disparus, Relâche)
will direct the supernatural thriller Afterwards this summer in
Montreal. Afterwards, which is co-produced by France's Fidélité
Films and Canada's Christal Film Productions, will be entirely shot
in English. It will star John Malkovich (The Libertine, Being John
Malkovich), Romain Duris (Molière, L'Auberge espagnole) and Canadian
Evangeline Lilly (Lost), who passed over several other enticing
Hollywood offers to makes her feature film debut in Afterwards.
The screenplay, written by Gilles Bourdos and Michel Spinosa, is an
adaptation of the French novel Et après... by Guillaume Musso. The
shooting will last 45 days, will begin in New York City on June 4th,
and will continue in Montreal as of July 7th. The Montreal portion
of the shoot is expected to last about 25 days. Key crew members
include Taiwanese cinematographer Mark Lee Ping-bin (In the Mood for
Love) and Montreal-based production designer Anne Pritchard.
Afterwards tells the story of Nathan (Romain Duris), a lawyer who is
absorbed by his work and finds himself drifting away from his
ex-wife
(Evangeline Lilly) and daughter. He meets Joseph Kay (John Malkovich),
a mysterious doctor who claims to be able to predict people's
deaths. Afterwards is produced by Marc
Missonnier and Olivier Delbosc for Fidélité Films, and by Christian
Larouche and Christian Gagné for Christal Films Productions. The
film will be distributed in Canada by Christal Films, and will be
released theatrically in 2008.
DiCaprio Linked to 'Body of Lies'
A film adaptation based on the novel "Body Of Lies" by David
Ignatius will soon have Leonardo DiCaprio onboard.
The Oscar-nominated actor will take on the role of an
ex-journalist-turned CIA agent conducting an investigation in Amman
while working with Jordan's intelligence force to help locate an
al-Qaeda leader who is reportedly planning an attack on American
soil.
Varierty reports that Ripley Scott will direct the film and William
Monahan will write the screenplay. Monahan and DiCaprio previously
worked together on this year's Academy Award winning movie "The
Departed."
Production will begin later this year in Morocco after DiCaprio
completes "Revolutionary Road," a movie he is set to begin shooting
with former "Titanic" co-star Kate Winslet this month.
Other filming locations for "Body Of Lies" will reportedly take
place in Washington D.C., Europe and the Middle East.
Spider-man 3 hits China first to reduce piracy
The
Shanghai Morning Post reports "Spider-Man 3" recently passed
examination by the State Administration of Radio, Film and
Television. It's slated to open in theaters on the Chinese mainland
on May 3, even though it won't be released in the United States
until May 4. This move is primarily to generate a strong boxoffice
before pirated copies have a chance to flood the market. Lead
actor Tobey Maguire and actress Kirsten Dunst are set to attend the
world premiere ceremony in Tokyo, capital of Japan, on April 16.
Sources from the distribution company, Columbia Pictures, say they
are working to incorporate a tour of the Chinese mainland into the
stars' itinerary.
High
Tech Horror/Thriller Film to be Bundled with Video Game
Blood; A Butcher’s Tale
went before cameras on March 17, utilizing the latest and greatest film
technology,
as
principal photography began on the visually inventive, highly stylized,
thriller-horror at the Pacific Gold Studios in Vancouver.
The film
will be the first in the Horror genre to have the look and feel
of 300 and Sin City. The filmmakers are using the latest
in CGI technology and the new Silicon Imaging SI-2K Digital Camera,
which shoots at higher resolutions than HD, to blend stylized
graphic and live-action elements seamlessly.
The
producers will also release a state-of-the-art pc video game
simultaneously with the film. The game,
Blood; Butchers Block
will be cross marketed with the film.
A
Hollywood fresh face, up-and-coming star
Jennifer Sciole
(Breaking
the F-ing Rules, Ella at Five) stars in the role of
Darcy, along with Aaron Douglas (Battlestar Gallactica) as Sam, Kim
Coates (Silent Hill, Black Hawk Down) as Andris, Christa Campbell
(Blonde Ambition, Wicker Man) as Lily, and Emily Perkins
(Gingersnaps) as Goth Chick. The
film is being directed by Mark Tuit and produced by Pacific Gold,
RTG Productions, and HandPicked Films.
Blood; a
Butchers Tale, is the harrowing tale of Sam (Douglas), a simple
butcher who discovers that the love of his life, Darcy (Sciole),
is being seduced by a vampire (Coates). As he investigates further
he realizes that his destiny is to become the destroyer of this
blood thirsty race. Sam begins a killing spree with the slaughter of
his beloved wife, then her blood addicted lover. Sam then makes it
his duty to systematically destroy the remainder of the clan, until
he hesitates about killing Lily (Campbell), the last of her race.
Helplessly he falls in love with Lily and learns to respect her
desire to be normal. Eventually Sam must battle with the possibility
of repopulating the planet, with the exact race he set out to
destroy.
Sciole is
signed to star in five features during the next year, including
“Flickering Candle” which will be shot in South Africa, Political
Engagement filming in San Antonio, Dead Lawyers, Crimson and Beneath
Justice. She has a supporting role in the soon to be released
“Breaking the F-ing Rules” with John Melendez, Mark Cuban, and
Jeffery Ross; and she is featured in the upcoming season premiere of
Entourage. Campbell and Coates are heading to Bulgaria right
after "Blood" wraps to shoot the Cuba Gooding, Jr and Ray Liotta
flick, Hero Wanted. Douglas begins the final season of
Battlestar Gallactica this Summer.
Hand Picked Films and RTG
Productions jointly control the distribution rights to the project,
and plan to begin talks with distributors worldwide next week.
 Wahlberg
is Happening
Mark
Wahlberg has signed on to star in director M. Night Shyamalan's
apocalyptic thriller The Happening, reports Variety.com.
The
film centres on a man (Wahlberg) who takes his family on the run
from a natural crisis that presents a large-scale threat to mankind.
"Mark
has a unique blend of charisma, humanity, authenticity and
skillfulness as an actor," Shyamalan told Variety. "All of which
coalesced at this moment in his career, making him the perfect
person to take on the role of Eliot Moore, the science teacher at
the center of this event."
The
Happening is scheduled to begin shooting in Philadelphia in August,
with a June 2008 date targeted.
 Valley
of Angels wins Best Feature at NY Int'l Indy Film Festival
‘Valley of Angels’ has been awarded the Grand Jury Award for Best
Feature at the NY Int’l Independent Film & Video Festival held in
Los Angeles in March 2007. Danny Trejo has won the Best Actor in a
Feature Film Award for his portrayal of ‘Hector’ in the movie.
The also features up-and-coming star, Raul Perez.
The feature, written and directed by Jon Rosten, premiered at the
festival. The script had previously won the Grand Prize (top script
of 1,000 entries) in the Spring 2004 Writemovies.com International
Screenwriting Competition (under the title ‘The Edge of Nowhere’).
It was lensed by ASC award-winning cinematographer Armando Salas.
Deadly Jellyfish halts Fool's Gold
The discovery of deadly species of jellyfish is spreading along
Australia's coastline as a result of global warming has halted
production of a Hollywood film, Fool's Gold, starring Kate Hudson
and Matthew McConaughey, who were originally due to be filmed
swimming in the sea yesterday.
Irukandji jellyfish are among the world's most toxic creatures. The
size of a thumbnail and translucent, they are all but impossible to
detect in the water - but pack a potentially lethal punch belying
their tiny size.
Until recently it was thought that they were confined to Australia's
northern tropical waters, but marine biologists have now found them
off Queensland's Fraser Island - a popular tourist spot about 400
miles south of their previously assumed range.
Peter Boyle dies at 71
Actor Peter Boyle, most recently seen as the father on "Everybody
Loves Raymond, died at New York Presbyterian Hospital, his publicist
said last night. He had been suffering from multiple myeloma and
heart disease.
Boyle was nominated for seven Emmys for his work Frank Barone on the
hit CBS show, but never won. He won an Emmy in 1996 for Outstanding
Guest Actor in a Drama Series for an appearance on "The X Files." He
most recently appeared in the Christmas comedy "The Santa Clause 3:
The Escape Clause" playing Father Time. According to IMDB, John
Lennon was the best man at his wedding back in 1977. In a career
spanning 50 years, Boyle was known for comedic roles in movies such
as Mel Brooks' 1974 cult classic ``Young Frankenstein.'' He also
appeared in ``Taxi Driver'' in 1976 and ``Monster's Ball'' in 2001.
Boyle was on ``Everybody Loves Raymond'' from 1996 to 2005.
He is survived by his wife Loraine and two daughters, Lucy and Amy.
 More
legal woes for 'Borat'
In the same week a judge rejected a request by two University of
South Carolina fraternity brothers to cut their scenes from the film
or block the comedy's DVD release, another suit has been filed
against the film in South Carolina. A man claims he was
accosted by the star of the spoof documentary Borat while using a
restroom at a restaurant last year, according to a lawsuit. The
scene with the man, who is not identified in the suit, doesn't
appear in the movie but has been shown on Comedy Central and various
video-sharing websites, said lawyer Jonathan Milling. "He has been
contacted by numerous people who have recognized him," Milling said.
The plaintiff, a South Carolina resident, says British comedian
Sacha Baron Cohen posed as a bathroom attendant at Ristorante Divino
in October 2005, invading his privacy and staring as he used a
urinal. The plaintiff was told a crew was filming a documentary on
tourism but he never saw cameras, which were hidden in the restroom,
according to the lawsuit. The lawsuit makes no mention of a consent
waiver and Milling said his client was not paid. The man is suing
both the restaurant and 20th Century Fox, seeking compensation, an
injunction blocking filmmakers from including the footage on the
film's DVD release and removal of the clip from Internet sites.
 'Political
Engagement' first to utilize the new San Antonio Film District
The new
romantic comedy feature film “Political Engagement,” currently in
development by politician turned movie producer and director Gregory
Parker, and his brother Christopher Parker of Two Brothers
Productions has committed to be the first major feature film to
utilize the new Film District organized by the city of San Antonio,
Texas. The SA Film District has been set up as a 501
non-profit corporation in order to provide strong tax benefits for
film projects. The SA Film District houses the largest
studio in Texas, many production suites, access to the Alamo Dome,
River Walk, Downtown San Antonio, ranches, lake
houses, and vacation homes
all over Texas. According to Mark Sullivan, a representative
for the district, said " the
assembly-line process of the S.A. Film District helps provide you
with all your production needs- from accounting to wardrobe. Think
of it as a sheltered environment for creating; or as a nice, safe
backyard with all the toys you need already laid out for you, and a
nurturing caretaker to help you."
 “Political
Engagement” is about a divorced Mayor of Atlanta, who is in a very
close campaign for U.S. Senate. He finds that his womanizing ways
has caused him to lose favor with voters. In an effort to regain
that favor and win the election, he enlists the
aid of his
ex-wife and plans a fake engagement. The theatrical release is
planned to coincide with the Presidential Election of 2008. To
provide a twist, Two Brothers Productions will actually run a
candidate in the election under the pseudo name, Chris Palmer, the
lead character in the film, which will blur the line between reality
and fiction. The producers have signed actress
Jennifer Sciole
for the supporting role of Emily Basil (Chris Palmers Aide), and
they are currently in talks with several "A List" actors for the
lead roles of Chris Palmer and Catherine Mason. Pictured are
Gregory Parker and
Jennifer Sciole.
 Roberts
finds 'Hapiness'
Julia Roberts will produce and
possibly star in a feature adaptation of Lolly Winston's bestselling
novel "Happiness Sold Separately." The story centers on a
suburban wife and her withdrawal from her husband as he begins an
affair with the nutritionist at their gym. Scott Coffey will write
and direct. Fox Searchlight is rumored to be in talks to
distribute.
Roberts will be in theaters this weekend voicing the title character
in Charlotte's Web. She is currently in production on
Charlie Wilson's War starring Tom Hanks and is attached to star
in and produce The Friday Night Knitting Club.
 Jada
gives back to alma mater
Jada Pinkett Smith has donated $1 million, to her alma mater, The
Baltimore School for the Arts. The money will go towards a new
theatre, which Mrs. Smith asked to be dedicated to deceased rapper
Tupac Shakur. Shakur, a classmate of hers, was murdered in a
drive-by shooting in Los Angeles in 1996. The generous donation
comes from the foundation of Will and Jada Smith, based in
Baltimore. Pinkett Smith is known for roles in Ali, Collateral, the
Matrix series and Madagascar, as well as for her union with fellow
actor Will Smith.
 Sundance
Announces Competition Lineup
John
Cusack, Kate Beckinsale, Heather Graham and Dakota Fanning are among
the stars appearing in films that will compete for top honours at
the 2007 Sundance Film Festival.
The
lineup announced Wednesday includes writer-director James C.
Strouse's topical drama "Grace Is Gone," starring Cusack as a father
who must deal with telling his two young daughters that their mother
has been killed in Iraq.
The
film is one of 16 in the dramatic competition for American fictional
films at Sundance, the nation's top showcase for independent cinema.
The festival runs Jan. 18-28 in Park City, Utah.
Also
competing is Alfredo de Villa's "Adrift in Manhattan," starring
Graham in an ensemble drama set among New Yorkers at crossroads;
David Gordon Green's "Snow Angels," featuring Beckinsale and Sam
Rockwell in the story of a teenager whose life is intercut with that
of his former babysitter and her estranged husband; and Fanning in a
yet to be titled movie.
Sundance organizers also announced a slate of 16 films each in the
festival's American documentary, world documentary and world
dramatic competitions.
Nicole Kidman at top of Best-Paid List
Nicole
Kidman has replaced Julia Roberts as the highest-paid actress in
Hollywood. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Kidman's $17
million was $3 million short of Roberts's salary when she appeared
on the list last year. This year, however, Roberts took the year off
to spend it with her 2-year-old twins. Tied for No. 2 on the 2006
list were Reese Witherspoon, Renee Zellweger, Drew Barrymore and
Cameron Diaz, each of whom receives $15 million per film.
Murphy to Reprise Axel in Beverly Hills Cop IV
Eddie Murphy has signed with Paramount to reprise his role as in the
action-comedy Beverly Hills Cop franchise.
‘Beverly Hills Cop IV’ will have Lorenzo di Bonaventura return as
producer working closely with Murphy to update the property. di
Bonaventura has a production deal with Paramount.
‘Beverly Hills Cop,’ released in 1984, grossed more than $234.7
million domestically and another $81 million overseas. The second
installment, released in 1987, took in more than $153.6 million in
the U.S. and another $146 million overseas.
No. 3 did not fare too well only grossing $44 million domestically –
some attribute to the fact that Jerry Bruckheimer was not involved
with the pic like he was with #1 and #2.
Bruckheimer will probably not be involved in the new
movie.
"Axel Foley is one of the great action-comedy characters, a
character that Eddie loves. I'm lucky enough to help bring it back,"
di Bonaventura said. "This genre is missing from the landscape."
Murphy is next seen in ‘Dreamgirls’ and in post production with ‘Norbit.’
 Clooney
Adds to Busy Schedule
George
Clooney has signed on with Warner Bros. to star in and produce one
film while directing another, which will have him booked solid for
the next few years. “White Jazz”, a Warner Independent
Pictures film, will be produced by and star Clooney in 2008. It is
another in a series of crime novels from James Ellroy that have made
it to the big screen. Ellroy has also had “L.A. Confidential” and
“The Black Dahlia” morphed into movies. Clooney will be playing a
corrupt police lieutenant in the film. The second movie will partner
Clooney with buddy Jerry Weintraub in the Warner Bros. Pictures film
“Belmont Boys.” Weintraub was the producer of the box-office
blockbuster “Ocean’s Eleven” which starred Clooney. Clooney will
then direct “Belmont Boys” which just happens to be written by Brian
Koppelman and David Levien, both wrote “Ocean’s Thirteen”, once
again starring Clooney. “Belmont Boys” is the story about seven
thieves who regroup after 30 years to finish a job they left undone.
 Weinstein
Inks Italian Distribution Deal
According to the Hollywood Reporter, the Weinstein Company just
completed a three-year deal with 01 Distribution. The deal
gives the Italian company rights to eight Weinstein films in Italy.
No
terms were disclosed. The Hollywood Reporter stated that
Weinstein films are expected to be hitting Italian cinemas via the
new deal beginning early next year. Titles on tap include the Emilio
Estevez-directed drama "Bobby," Michael Moore's heath-care system
documentary "Sicko" and Scarlett Johansson starrer "The Nanny
Diaries," directed by Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini.
The deal was signed during the Venice International Film Festival
but first made public Thursday. Harvey Weinstein pictured.
'30' Rock gets Pickup
Tina Fey's '30 Rock' received a little breathing room when NBC
ordered three additional scripts yesterday. The order follows
last month's order of three scripts, making to total of additional
scripts to six.
'30 Rock' struggled on Wednesdays before being moved to Thursdays
where it will follow Scrubs beginning this week.
Film Giant Altman Passes
Robert Altman, who died Monday night at 81, was a great
anti-establishment maverick. Altman's massive body of work,
including "M*A*S*H" and "Gosford Park," stand as one of the most
important in American cinema.
Altman died in Los Angeles from an unspecified cancer, according to
a release from his production company, Sandcastle 5: "He had lived
and worked with the disease for the last 18 months, a period that
included the making of his film 'A Prairie Home Companion.' His
death was nevertheless a surprise: Altman was in pre-production on a
film he had planned to start shooting in February."
Jolie makes surprise visit in Cambodia
Angelina Jolie took a break from filming 'A Mighty Heart' in India
to make a surprise visit to Cambodia to work on a conservation
project. The 31-year-old actress - who has a child with her
partner Brad Pitt -has promised up to $1,3-million over five years
for a forest conservation program that was approved by the Cambodian
government in 2003.
Comcast and Disney forge distribution deal
Entertainment giant Disney and Comcast reached a
multibillion-dollar distribution agreement for Video on Demand. It
marks the first time Disney offers ABC broadcast programs over a
cable video-on-demand service.
As
part of the deal, the nation's largest cable operator also agreed to
buy Disney's nearly 40 percent stake in the E! Entertainment
Television channel for more than $1.2 billion. Comcast has held a 60
percent interest in the channel.
Casino Royale Hijacked by Pirates
James Bond has been hi-jacked by pirates, just days after the
release of Casino Royale. Cambridge-based Envisional has
found that at least two pirated versions of the film have already
been made available for free - and illegal - downloading
on well-known public websites such as Mininova and TorrentSpy and
across a wide range of peer to peer networks. 'The first version was
made with a camcorder - secretly shot in a cinema, probably over the
heads of the paying audience - with video that may have came from
Russia, synced up to a poor quality English soundtrack. By the
end of the weekend, the two copies were being spread around, and by
Sunday they had been downloaded some 200,000 times, Envisional
claimes.
Cohen now Britains Highest Paid Celebrity
Sacha Baron Cohen has become Britain's highest paid
actor after securing himself a deal with Universal that
will pay him over $30 million.
The wage is based on deal for the rights to his new
movie Bruno, plus a hefty 'back-end' deal which will see
Baron Cohen pocket 15 per cent of box office takings,
according to the London Daily Mail.
The deal puts him well above No. 2 on the list of high-paid British
actors, a position held by both Ewan McGregor and Keira Knightley.
RTG Adds New
Talent Agent, Publicist, Casting Director Services
RTG
has added new features to it's website which will now include pages
for Talent Agents, Publicists, and Casting Directors to view the
representation and production opportunities available with RTG.
Darren VanCleave, RTG President, said "with our talent management
and production divisions, we have quite a few needs. In the
talent division, we are constantly seeking to improve the agency
representation of our talent as their careers accelerate. In
addition, we invest in and develop about ten to twenty unknown
actors each year; and most of them have no agency representation.
Our production division is involved in a slate of approximately
eleven films that are currently in different stages of development
and production. We are constantly seeking top casting
directors. Our thought was, why not promote it on our website?
We plan to improve the pages over the next few months so that it
will become a good resource for agents, publicist and casting
directors. I think it will take a few weeks to get a feel on
exactly how we should do it. Hopefully we will get some
feedback from the different communities."
Liberty for Sciole
Jennifer Sciole has signed to star in 'For Liberty.' Sciole will portray Susannah
Wilkerson Dickinson, one of the few survivors of the Battle for the
Alamo in 1836. Sciole said "the film not only has a
great story, but it will also give a unique perspective to the
history of Texas and Mexico." Susannah Dickinson was an
amazing woman." There is actually a city in Texas named for
her. Dickinson, was captured by Santa Anna at the Alamo and
was taken to Mexico. When she refused Santa Anna's proposals to be
her lover and raise her child, she was released and sent back to
Texas with a letter for the Texas Army warning them to surrender of
die. 'For Liberty' is being produced by SF Productions, a Texas based company and will be filmed in Texas and Mexico on a $3.5 million budget. Filming is expected to begin in the second half of 2007.
www.jennifersciole.com.
 Milne
Signs to
Star in
Krampus
Brad
Milne
recently
signed
on with
the
KRAMPUS
team.
He's now
attached
to five
films at
various
stages
of
development
scheduled
to
shootthrough
2007.
KRAMPUS,
written
by
Amanda
Carver
is set
in
Texas
based on
a devil
born of
Austrian
legend.
Brad
will
play the
lead
Charles
Watkins.
More
info at
this
link:
http://myspace.com/krampusthemovie
Recently
Brad
wrapped
shooting
on
Zombine
Nation
where he
played
bounty
hunter
Demon
Jones.
The film
was shot
in L.A.,
Santa
Clarita,
and
Catalina
Island
(town of
Avalon).
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McGurk Will Run New
Studio-Distributor, Overture Films
Starz, LLC and Liberty Media Corp,
announced the formation of a new
motion picture studio, Overture
Films, which will produce, acquire
and distribute eight to twelve
full-length feature films a year.
The studio will form collaborative
relationships with film-makers and
empower them to produce quality
films that take creative risks and
break new ground. Overture
Films will be headed by Chief
Executive Officer Chris McGurk and
Chief Operating Officer Danny Rosett.
Both are industry veterans with
significant experience in film
production, marketing and
distribution.
McGurk said, "Unburdened by the
infrastructure and red tape of big
studios, Overture Films will provide
a unique opportunity for creative
talent to return to the fundamentals
of film making: original stories,
gifted actors and innovative
directors."
"At our studio the creative talent
will be central not just in making
the films but in helping to develop
and execute the marketing and
promotional campaigns, including the
Internet. Overture Films will
embrace and empower talent as true
partners in the entire process of
making and distributing films."
He added that domestic and
international theatrical
distribution will also be handled by
Overture. The target is for about 60
percent of the films to be original
productions, with the other 40
percent acquired. The studio will be
based in Los Angeles, and releases
will begin in mid-2007.
 Cage
is new Sadhu
Nicolas Cage is about to have his
second acting role in comic
book-based film feature after "Ghost
Rider." Variety has revealed that
Virgin Comics is set to bring one of
its graphic novels to the big screen
as a starring vehicle for the
Oscar-winning actor
Entitled "The Sadhu" just like the
series' title, the epic project will
have its script written by spiritual
author Deepak Chopra, the father of
the series' creator and writer
Gotham Copra. Meanwhile, Cage is
plotted to play lead character James
Jenson, a soldier who becomes a
spiritual warrior.
In terms of producing, Cage's Saturn
Pictures partner Norm Golightly will
seat as producer alongside Gotham
Chopra and Virgin Comics CEO Sharad
Devarajan.
RTG Productions, Result Talent
Group on the Move
RTG will be relocating to a new
Beverly Hills office beginning
November 15th. The production
and boutique talent management
company is moving from an office
near Warner Bros. Studios to a
Camden Drive location in Beverly
Hills. The new address is 468
N. Camden Dr., Suite 300J, Beverly
Hills, CA 90210. The new phone
number is (310)601-3186. The
new phone number will be operating
after noon on Nov. 15th.
 Bond
Leaving Pinewood?
Just as 'Casino Royal,' the 21st
Bond film, premieres tonight in
London, the producers of the show
say they may move the production out
of Britain.
Michael
G Wilson
and
Barbara
Broccoli,
who own
the
rights
to the
lucrative
franchise,
have
announced
that it
could be
the last
time
that a
Bond
film is
shot in
Britain.
Wilson
blames
the
proposed
move on
a
combination
of
increased
costs in
the
capital
and the
Government's
stance
on film.
"London
is the
most
expensive
city in
the
world
right
now," he
says.
"To
bring
talent
here and
put them
up here
for long
periods
of time
and the
cost of
doing
business
here is
a
factor.
"The
Film
minister
position
is a
stepping
stone
for
junior
ministers
to start
to get
into
Government.
It's
hard to
find
anyone
there
for more
than a
year.
That's
just the
way it
is."
If Bond
does
emigrate,
it will
leave a
gaping
hole at
his
iconic
home at
Pinewood
Studios
in
Buckinghamshire.
Of the
20 other
Bond
films,
19 have
been
filmed
at
Pinewood
ever
since
the
first -
Dr No -
was made
in 1962.
 Dan Rather Joins Team Cuban
Dan Rather left the CBS TV network after decades of reporting and anchoring for one of the oldest of the old media. Now he's about to reappear on a new network, this one with HD content.
Rather's going to host a weekly news magazine on Mark Cuban's HDNet. Cuban's net provides only HD content. His cable and satellite channel is available through Time Warner, Charter, Adelphia, DirecTV, Dish Network and other distributors.
So we may get answers soon to intriguing media puzzles. Do viewers care about picture quality? How big a deal is HD to the user? Are HD and low-def YouTube video opposing or complementary trends?
And as for "Dan Rather Reports" it premieres at 8 p.m. EST on tonight, November 14. Then it repeats three times during the week. Rather is promoting his new show with the catch phrase "quality news with integrity." In an interview with the Baltimore Sun, Rather said that such reporting "has gone badly out of style" because of the cost, time, and controversy -- "and these huge international entities that now control about 85 percent of American media are controversy-averse." Not so the entrepreneurial maverick Cuban (owner of the Dallas Mavericks basketball team), who, Rather observed, owns the whole company. "He's not answerable to anybody but himself. ... He's smart, and he's got guts." He said that when he left CBS he wanted to tie up with "the 21st Century equivalent of [former CBS Chairman] Bill Paley or [CNN founder] Ted Turner ...some titan of business who felt that business had to have a public-service component."
RTG Productions Opens
Spanish/English Translation Services
Office
RTG this week opened it's new
Translation Services Division in
Monterrey, Mexico. RTG's
President, Darren VanCleave, said
"we believe that there is a
tremendous need for good, accurate,
affordable, and fast Spanish
translations, especially for the
entertainment industry." "The
growth of the Latin/Hispanic market
is accelerating, and I see the
entertainment industry, especially
between the U.S. and Latin America
becoming very integrated."
"There will be greater need for
translation of subtitles, scripts,
screenplays, contracts, etc...
bi-directionally between Spanish and
English." "At RTG, our model
is the model that Andy Grove created
at Intel; we will be faster, better,
and less expensive than any of our
competitors."
Monica Aguirre will head the Mexico
operations. If you want to
reach the RTG Mexico office from the
U.S., call (281)360-1127.
 United Artist Reborn Under Cruise Wagner Leadership
Tom
Cruise and his producing partner Paula Wagner have been put in
charge of United Artists, a film studio that was formed 85 years ago
by actors Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, and
D.W. Griffith.
The
development is a major comeback for Cruise and Wagner after ending
their 14-year producing deal at Paramount Studios.
MGM
said that Cruise and Wagner have taken an ownership interest in UA,
but did not specify financial terms. The pair will have full control
of the production slate, which is expected to be four films a year.
Sciole to star in 'Blood'
RTG's Jennifer Sciole will star as Erin in the feature horror
'Blood.' Sciole just completed John Melendez's 'Breaking the
F-ing Rules,' as Maria. Blood marks the sixth film Sciole has
booked this year. The film is being produced by Pacific Gold
Entertainment and Pathway Films, and will start production in early
December or January in Vancouver. Pacific Gold and Pathway
will also release a video game, Blood: Butchers Block,
simultaneously with the film. The producers are currently in
talks with several "name actors" to fill the other lead roles.
Blood is the harrowing tale of
Sam, a simple butcher who discovers that the love of his life is
being seduced by a vampire.
www.jennifersciole.com
 Sex
and the City Movie is a Go
The Sex and the City Movie is back
on track. OK! Magazine reported
Thursday, attributing the
information to "a studio insider,"
that the movie is a go and will
feature the popular HBO series'
original four stars, Sarah Jessica
Parker, Kristin Davis, Kim Cattrall
and Cynthia Nixon.
Based on the novel of the same name
by author Candace Bushnell, the
television show ran from 1998 until
2004 and is now in reruns on TBS.
The magazine said the project has
been fraught with rumors and
innuendo, and word was that the
movie would never get off the ground
until the quartet figured out their
schedules and intentions.
Perez in 'Valley of Angels'
RTG's Raul Perez will have his big
screen debut on Monday, November
6th, in the first screening of
'Valley of Angels,' starring Danny
Trejo and George Katt. Perez
plays the role of Carlos in the
in the story of a
young drug dealer living the wild
life in upscale West LA searches for
enlightenment and a path out of his
very dangerous world.
'Valley of Angels' was directed by
Jon Rosten and produced by Armando
Salas.
The
screening will be held at Warner
Brothers Studios on Monday at 7:30
p.m.
 Show
Me Yours makes fans part of the Show
Chum, Ltd. launched a new digital
platform, Show Me Yours, yesterday
that allows viewers to upload self
generated content on their MuchMusic
Channel. SHOW ME YOURS makes fans
part of the show by allowing them to
upload videos and photos from their
mobile phone, desktop, or straight
from their webcam to muchmusic.com,
with the best clips airing on TV.
With SHOW ME YOURS, anyone in Canada
can be the star of their favorite
program, and Canadians can see what
other MuchMusic fans from across the
country are posting. This
interactive application starts with
a bang, with the extreme sports and
music show MUCHADRENALINE - the show
that takes viewers to the hottest
events, profiles the biggest
athletes and shows the latest gear -
now gives them a chance. SHOW ME
YOURS hosts user-generated content
that integrates with other Much
programming as well, including the
daily fan and celebrity
showcase,MuchOnDemand. Now, viewers
can make video requests and ask
questions of MOD guests from their
cell phones or home computers.
 Jennifer
Sciole 'Breaking the F-ing Rules' with John Melendez
RTG's up-and-coming star, Jennifer Sciole, has signed on to play the
role of Maria in the feature comedy, 'Breaking the F-ing' rules
starring John Melendez, Jim Jay Bullock, Bellamy Young, and Mark
Cuban. Sciole stated, "I'm excited to work on this project
with John." "I've been a fan of his comedy since his days of
Stuttering John on Howard Stern. In this one, I get to use a special
talent that I have- crossing only one eye. Normally I use the
talent to scare away guys in bars, now it's going to get a big
screen debut. I was originally called to audition for the lead
role of Jennifer, but I was filming out of state at the time.
I told my manager that I wanted to work on this one, even if I it
was a small role. Maria is a fairly small supporting role, but
she's funny! I'm looking forward to meeting Mark Cuban and the
rest of the cast. Jim Jay Bullock and I are both cast in
another feature that should be filming before the end of the month."
The film, produced by Melendez, Caron Feldman and Lewis Bailey, will
be directed by Michael Delorenzo. Principal photography begins
October 15 in Los Angeles.
Mary Hart gets new deal
CBS Paramount's has signed the 25 year Entertainment Tonight anchor,
Mary Hart, to a new multi year contract. The CEO of CBS
Television Distribution Group, Roger King, stated "She (Hart) is as
enthusiastic today as she was 25 years ago when she joined 'ET' and
created a television icon together. Mary is one of the premier
talents in our business." Hart joined the CBS Paramount
Domestic Television syndicated newsmagazine show in June of 1982 as
a correspondent, and in less than two months was named as co-host.
 Brad
Milne signs on for 'Horrorween'
Brad Milne was recently booked on the
'Horrorween' project as the Dementia's Banker. 'Horrorween' is at
the forefront of changing the way Hollywood films are produced,
distributed and publicized. 'Horrorween' goes to camera fall/winter
2006. Directed by Joe Estevez, Written by Ed Meyer, Story by Jason
Sanchez, Executive Producer Ed Meyer, and Music by George Clinton.
Milne is currently filming the lead role in Zombie Nation. In
addition, Milnes most recently released project, 'The Slaughter,'
has been a big hit on the festival circuit.
For more info about the project visit
www.horrorween.com
Big Box-Office for Scorsese
Martin Scorsese finally scored the allusive big box-office with 'The
Departed' this past weekend with $27 million in receipts. The
film, starring Jack Nicholoson, Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon and
Mark Wahlberg beat most analysis expectations and was more than
triple Scorsese's previous bet, the $10.3 million opening of 'Cape
Fear.' Scorsese, who is recognized as one of the top directors
and producers in Hollywood history, despite his awards and critical
acclaim, has never had a big opening box office.
The Departed finished first in the Box-Office standings over the
weekend displacing last weekends top film, 'World Trade Center.'
New Line's 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning' finished
second.
Sienna Miller Apologizes to Pittsburgh
After dubbing their city "S**tsburgh," Sienna Miller has apologized
to the residents of Pittsburgh for her remarks in a recent magazine
interview. The 24-year-old British actress, in town shooting
the screen adaptation of Michael Chabon's novel "The Mysteries of
Pittsburgh," called the city a name that sounds like Pittsburgh, but
contains an expletive. Her comments appear in the latest edition of
Rolling Stone, which hit newsstands Friday. Miller told
Rolling Stone, "Can you believe this is my life? Will you pity me
when you're back in your funky New York apartment and I'm still in
Pittsburgh? I need to get more glamorous films and stop with my
indie year." Her remarks touched a nerve there, where residents are
fiercely loyal to their hometown. Miller's comments appeared in the
city's two major daily newspapers and a television news anchor
offered to take Miller around town to show her the sights. "I think
obviously we have a great town, and I disagree with her comments,"
Mayor Luke Ravenstahl said, adding she should see the town. "I'm
sure in her short experience here she hasn't had the opportunity to
do that," he said. "If she would have, I think she would have found
that Pittsburgh is a great place to live." On Friday, Miller
apologized in a statement issued by her publicist, saying she was
referring to the fact that the production was shooting mostly at
night and she had not had a chance to fully explore the city.
Martin Sheen Goes to College
The star of the TV drama series "The West Wing" and dozens of
Hollywood films, began a new career today as a full-time college
student.
Sheen, 66, recently finished seven seasons
playing President Josiah Bartlett on the
Emmy-winning TV series, registered at
National University Galway in western
Ireland, where he will be studying
philosophy, English literature and
oceanography as part of a bachelor of arts
degree.
The university president, Iognaid O.
Muircheartaigh, said he expected students to
give Sheen enough space to enjoy his new
life of learning. "He's never been to
college and wants to come here to be a
regular student. It is a great privilege to
have him here, but we want to provide him as
natural an experience as possible."
Sheen attended high school in his native
Dayton, Ohio, but never attended college. He
has said he deliberately flunked his
entrance exam to the University of Dayton so
that he could pursue his dream of acting in
New York City.
Love Finds Sciole
Jennifer Sciole as signed to do the feature film 'The Shades of
Love.' Sciole will star as a singer in the reverse
"chick flick" directed by Robert Mann. The film will walk
audiences through a simple twist of fate, where three friends have
their world turn upside down. One friend meets the girl of his
dreams only to lose her suddenly. The next friend has his
heart broken when his first and only love betrays him by falling in
love with someone new. The third friend is hit hard by the
realization that the woman he thought he hated is getting married
and buried feelings begin to rise. Faith, conviction, and love
will stand trail against all odds when The Shades of Love take hold.
Brian Austin Green, Ben Feldman, Nicholle Tom, Mircea Monroe, Bonnie
Summerville, McKenzie Astin, JM Bullock and Andrew Keegin are also
starring in the film. Production begins next week in Los
Angeles.
The Latest $100 Million Blockbuster
"Invincible" took in $17 million at the box office last weekend -- a
respectable opening, sure. But it's nothing compared to the more
than $100 million dollars in sales the latest edition of the Madden
football video game took in during its first week.
"Madden NFL 07," which
was released on August 22, sold more than two million copies in its
opening week, according to the game's publisher, Electronic Arts.
The figure represents a 12% increase over last year.
To compare it to this year's Hollywood releases, only "Pirates of
the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest," "The Da Vinci Code," "Superman
Returns" and "X-Men: The Last Stand" made more than $100 million in
their first seven days.
Mos Def Arrested for Impromptu Performance
Rapper and actor Mos Def was arrested Thursday night after
performing his song "Katrina Clap" without a permit outside the MTV
Video Music Awards.
Mos Def and his entourage rolled up on a flatbed truck outside Radio
City Music Hall in New York at 10 p.m. Thursday night and began an
unscheduled performance for the crowd of fans outside the venue.
A spokesperson for the New York Police Department told MTV News that
police officers asked Mos Def and the people he was with to shut
down their show because of crowd conditions.
A publicist for the rapper called the arrest "unjust." Donavan
added that the rapper was in the middle of performing when
approached by the police, but he shut everything down as soon as he
was made aware of the situation. "His staff and team were willing to
comply, as well but the police overreacted," Donavan said. "Mos Def
was not charged but given a summons for operating a sound
reproduction device without a permit — which he is going to
contest."
Aniston and Nike Close to Deal
Jennifer Aniston is reportedly set to sign a multi-million dollar
deal with sports giant Nike. The Hollywood beauty, 37, is in talks
with the firm over an international campaign, which will include a
coveted advertising spot during the televised Super Bowl final in
February.
According to internet reports, Aniston will donate a large
proportion of her fee to cancer charities. Aniston is a keen runner
and regularly appears in tabloid magazines jogging around her
Malibu, California, home. Earlier this week, rapper Eminem announced
he was designing limited-edition trainers for Nike, with proceeds of
the sales going toward charities in his native Michigan.
 RTG
Does the Emmy's and Watches First-Time Winners Shine
The RTG Family hit the Emmy Red Carpet on Sunday. All that
attended had a wonderful time. "The Governors Ball was the
best I've ever seen," said actress Jennifer Sciole. In
addition, the groundbreaking action series "24," which turns one
dangerous day into a season, ended Sunday with a bang as it won
Emmys for best drama series and best actor for Kiefer Sutherland.
"The Office" was honored as best comedy although its star, Steve
Carell, lost the award for best actor in a comedy series to Tony
Shalhoub of "Monk."
Sutherland and Shalhoub picked up their statuettes in front of an
average of 16.1 million viewers — a 14 percent decrease from last
year — according to Nielsen Media Research. One Emmy frontrunner,
the sexy medical drama "Grey's Anatomy," was shut out from the
awards.
"Every once in a while you'll have an evening that just reminds you
that you're given too much and this is that evening," Sutherland
said. "This experience on '24' has been nothing but remarkable for
me."
Backstage, he told The Early Show national correspondent
Hattie Kauffman, "On a night like tonight, you just can't help but
be really humbled by it, which is very if funny, because normally,
you kinda think you would stick your chest out. But, I got up there,
and all the oxygen had left my body."
"The Office" was honored as best comedy although its star, Steve
Carell, lost the award for best actor in a comedy series to Tony
Shalhoub of "Monk."
Sutherland and Shalhoub picked up their statuettes in front of an
average of 16.1 million viewers — a 14 percent decrease from last
year — according to Nielsen Media Research. One Emmy frontrunner,
the sexy medical drama "Grey's Anatomy," was shut out from the
awards.
 " For
"24," the three Emmys it won Sunday, including a directing trophy,
were vindication after five seasons of keeping audiences on the edge
of their couches as stalwart agent Jack Bauer (Sutherland) saved
America from terrorism.
Although Emmy nomination rule changes left some grumbling about
snubbed shows including "Lost," the revisions may have opened the
door for an offbeat series like "The Office," a smart satire about
cubicle life, and for "24" to prevail.
Mariska Hargitay of "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" and Julia
Louis-Dreyfus of the freshman comedy "The New Adventures of Old
Christine" struck Emmy gold with lead actress awards for drama and
comedy, respectively.
"Well, I'm not somebody who really believes in curses — but curse
this, baby!" said Louis-Dreyfus, hoisting her trophy as she scoffed
at the so-called "Seinfeld curse" said to have prevented the stars
of the '90s hit comedy from launching successful shows of their own.
 In
addition, she told Kauffman it was a big deal because, "I've never
been a lead actress before, to tell you the truth!"
The Emmy ceremony initially followed a predictable path Sunday as
Shalhoub won his third acting trophy for "Monk" and departed series
"Will & Grace," "The West Wing" and "Huff" earned bittersweet
toasts.
Until the finale, the surprises in the ceremony were courtesy of
host Conan O'Brien and his comedy bits, including a running gag that
had Bob Newhart's life threatened if the show ran long.
Winning didn't take the sting out of cancellation for at least one
star.
"It's not supposed to work this way, is it, when you say goodbye to
something?" said Blythe Danner, named best supporting actress in a
drama for "Huff."
"I guess I have to thank Showtime, even though they canceled us,"
Danner said, with a smile.
A teary-eyed Megan Mullally was honored for her supporting actress
work in the sitcom "Will & Grace," which wrapped up its eight-year
run.
Alan Alda was named best supporting actor in a drama for his role as
a Republican presidential candidate on "The West Wing," canceled
after seven seasons.
Alda wasn't on hand to accept the award. But he might have become
blasé: In recent years, he also had an Oscar nomination for his role
in Martin Scorsese's "The Aviator," a Tony nomination for his
Broadway performance in David Mamet's "Glengarry Glen Ross," and
another Emmy bid for "West Wing" — none of which he won.
His win was the 26th Emmy for the White House drama, a drama series
record. The show had been tied with "Hill Street Blues" and "L.A.
Law" with 25.
Jeremy Piven of "Entourage" was named best supporting actor in a
comedy.
 The
ceremony opened with a taped comedy bit in which O'Brien was seen
sipping champagne aboard a jetliner. "What could possibly go wrong
tonight?" he says — before the plane crashes onto an island
resembling the one in ABC's drama.
After being greeted by "Lost" star Jorge Garcia, O'Brien fled
through a mysterious hatch and ended up crashing through other
series such as "The Office," "24" and "House."
"Subject could be anemic, possibly albino," was the diagnosis of
"House" star Hugh Laurie.
Tom Cruise, Paramount Cut Ties
The latest Hollywood breakup is a big one. Tom Cruise and his
partner Paula Wagner have split from their long time studio
relationship with Paramount. Sumner Redstone, Chairman of
Paramount said of the 14 year relationship with the Mission
Impossible star: "As much as we like him personally...we thought it
was wrong to renew his deal." "It's nothing to do with his acting
ability. He's a terrific actor," Redstone continued. "But we
don't think that someone who effects creative suicide and costs the
company revenue should be on the lot." Redstone was
referring to his belief that Cruise's star power was seriously
damaged by his public outbursts. Paula Wagner responded to
Redstone's comments saying it was Cruise/Wagner Productions that
decided against renewing the contract with Paramount in favor of
seeking independent financing.
Annie McKnight great in Material Girls premiere
RTG's Annie McKnight lit up the silver screen last week in Material
Girls, starring Hillary Duff and her sister. Annie is in a
supporting role as the jailer in the comedy. McKnight recently
appeared in In Justice and Everybody Hates Chris. The comedian
has also starred in the Tony Smith/Dale Lewis feature, Julia's Home,
as well as Hair Show, For da Love of Money, Two Degrees, Born to
Race, and Crimes of the Heart. Annie is also a stand up
comedian and begins a month long tour in mid- September.
 Buscemi
Will Try To Expose Chuck and Larry
Steve Buscemi added to a slew of projects he's working on and signed
on with Universal's faux gay marriage comedy, I Now Pronounce You
Chuck and Larry. Universal announced the
casting yesterday, and Buscemi joins the cast along with Dan Akyroyd.
Adam Sandler and
Kevin James are already on board to play the happy couple, while
Jessica Biel will be the obligatory hot chick. Steve will be a
city official trying to expose their plan to cheat the system with a
boy boy marriage. Dan is a random fire department captain.
Sciole Celebrates Vince's Birthday Go Go Style on Entourage
RTG's Jennifer Sciole finally got to appear on her favorite
television comedy, Entourage, in Episode 313 which is unofficially
titled "Vince's Birthday." The episode will be the first
episode to air in season 3.5. Pictured left, on set at the
Queen Mary, in her Entourage wardrobe, Jennifer was thrilled to be
Amber the Go Go.
Sciole said; "Entourage is
my favorite show on television and I have a couple of friends in the
cast. I really wanted to be on the show, even in a small role. It
was fun to do, the producers are fantastic, and Julian Farino is a
great director." "I guess I could be called a true fan- I have the
check framed on my office wall." Sciole recently signed to star in
the feature thriller "Beneath" being produced by Hand Picked Films. She is also signed to star in the
feature comedy from 2Brothers Productions that will begin shooting
early next year, "Political Engagement."
 Suvari
and Nolte Join 'Mysteries'
Jon Foster has landed the lead in
the feature adaptation of Michael Chabon's "The Mysteries of
Pittsburgh," with Nick Nolte and Mena Suvari also scoring major
roles. Adapted and directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber ("Dodgeball:
A True Underdog Story"), "Pittsburgh" will begin shooting in -- go
figure -- Pittsburgh on Sept. 5. In addition to the new
casting additions, the film was already set to star Sienna Miller
and Peter Sarsgaard. Chabon's debut novel focused on one wild and
sexually adventurous summer in the life of a recent college graduate
named Art Bechstein (Foster). Miller and Sarsgaard play charismatic
couple Jane and Cleveland, who draw Bechstein into their circle.
Suvari plays the artsy Phlox, Bechstein's occasional girlfriend,
while Nolte will be his potentially dangerous mobster father.
"Pittsburgh" is produced by Michael London's Groundswell Prods.
 Milne
Grabs Lead as Demon Jones in ZN
Brad Milne continues to book lead
roles. His latest is “Demon Jones”, the starring role in Zombie
Nation, written and directed by Bob Carter, produced by Becky Bascom
and Adam Green, Amazon Productions. Demon and his partner and
co-star “The Babe” Estephania LeBaron (The Alamo) are bounty hunters
on a routine mission collecting bond jumpers, one of them on
Catalina Island. They discover someone on the island is harvesting
Zombies.
Milne most recently starred in
the festival circuit horror hit 'The Slaughter.'
Perez to Makes Directorial Debut with "Yo Te Necesito"
The very talented actor, writer, Raul Perez is making his
directorial debut with Johnny Martinez's "El Rebelde" music video "Yo
Te Necesito." The video is being produced by Ameego
Productions. Perez recently starred in the feature film, "Two
Hitmen." He also has a screenplay "Devil Dog," a military
action venue that is getting some very strong praise and
consideration around Hollywood.
 Earl
Goes to MySpace
My Name is Earl and Producer Greg Garcia have entered the
increasingly popular and trendy social networking scene on
MySpace.com. NBC and 20th Century Fox are contributing sneak
previews, merchandising and myspace member activities to the My Name
is Earl site. This month, through September 5th, they are
encouraging MySpace fans to add Earl as a friend from some great
prizes. Five fan photos will be selected weekly to be featured
on the Earl page. Also, three fans will have their picture put
in Garcia's production company logo on separate weeks.
Finally, the best prize of all, the first winner will appear in the
show's season premier on September 21st. As the site say's,
"Getting good karma couldn't be easier." Visit the site at
http://www.myspace.com/mynameisearl
Also, be sure to visit RTG Actors on MySpace:
Jennifer Sciole,
Brad Milne,
Raul Perez,
Kristen Karvouni,
Oli Goodwill
Goodwill a big hit in Call Me When You're Sober
Could we have the next British
Sex Symbol in the making? RTG thinks so! Oli Goodwill
has received an average of 800 fan emails per day (799 from young
women) since the release of the new Evanescence Video, Call Me When
You're Sober, had it's debut on MTV this past Monday. On
MySpace.com there's already a 45 page discussion board about Mr.
Wolfie- Oli. When asked about all of the attention he is
getting, Oli stated: "I'm not used to this much attention. I keep
thinking to myself, this is how I wanna live everyday! Also coming
from a bunch of crappy jobs back home in UK and also here in LA I am
able to appreciate it so much more." Watch for the multi
talented song writer, drummer, actor in "Courting White" that is
currently on the festival circuit.
Click to see the video
McConaughey's
Stingray Helps Katrina and Rita Victims
A true Texan with a big heart and
movie superstar Matthew McConaughey sold one of his prize
possessions to help the victims of Hurricane's Katrina and Rita.
McConaughey sold his 1971 Corvette Stingray convertible on EBay for
$61,600. He is donating the proceeds from the sale to Oprah
Winfrey's Angel Network which directly supports the Katrina and Rita
hurricane victims on the Gulf Coast which were devastated by the
storms last summer. There's still so much work to be done,
it's good that big names like Winfrey and McConaughey have not
forgotten. Thanks Matthew- from another Texan who's family is
still on the Gulf Coast and has lived through the devastation.
It's a Nacho LIbre VMA
MTV announced today that Jack
Black will host the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards. The show will
be held at the Radio City Music Hall in New York on August 31.
In a statement released by MTV, Black was quoted saying he plans to
control "the thunder." "I've got my top men working on it as
we speak in my thunder laboratory. Radio City Music Hall will
never be the same." Black starred in the recent hit comedy
Nacho and King Kong. His next film, Tenacious D in the Pick of
Destiny will release in November. The president of MTV,
Christina Norman, was quoted saying, "Jack Black is the perfect mix
of comedy, rock, irreverence, and star-power that will set the tone
for an amazing show."
Pam Anderson and Kid Rock Tie the Knot again, and again,
and...
Former Playmate and Stacked star,
Pamela Anderson, and Rock and Roll Superstar Bob Ritchie aka Kid
Rock, will wed and wed over again four times over the next two weeks.
It all started this past weekend on a yacht in St. Tropez. From
there they will do it three more times in Malibu, Detroit, and
Nashville. This is the second time around for Rock and
Anderson, who were an item in 2002 and split in 2003. Rumor is
that Rock and Anderson ran into each other this month in St. Tropez
on a yacht owned by a mutual friend.
 Mike
Foy Guest Stars on "The Shield"
RTG client, Mike Foy, will appear in "The Shield" Season Finale of
season 5, or season 5.5, entitled "Spanish Practices." Mikes
character is Bones, a street kid that finds a dead body and uses it
to pull a prank on a Korean shop owner. Mike wrapped shooting
on Wednesday of this week.
The shield airs on the FX network and stars Michael Chiklis, Forest
Whitaker, CCH Pounder, and Catherine Dent. The first 11
Episodes of the Shield aired earlier this year. The airdates
of the 10 new season 5.5 episodes have not been announced.
 Ledger
is the Joker
Warner Brothers confirmed
yesterday that Harth Ledger wil be playing Batmans adversary, the
Joker, in the next installment of the Batman franchise "The Dark
Knight." Batman Begins director Christopher Nolan and
Christian Bale as Batman will be returning for the sequel.
Nolan and Bale recently worked together on "The Prestige," which is
due out in October.
Batman Begins has taken in more
than $370 million worldwide. They hype around this next
installment should be even bigger. The last time that Batman
and Joker faced off was in 1989 with Michael Keaton as Batman and
Jack Nicholson as the Joker.
 Jennifer
Sciole Shows Her Moves on HBO's "Entourage"
Up and coming starlet, Jennifer Sciole, just completed filming
episode 313 of HBO's hit series "Entourage." Sciole got to
show her dance skills as Amber the Go Go Dancer at Vince's (Adrian
Grenier) Birthday Party aboard the Queen Mary. Sciole said
that she really loved working with the crew and director Julian
Farino, "they are the ultimate professionals." She went on to
say "I have wanted to be on Entourage since watching the pilot
episode. I think it's the best comedy on television.
This is a small role, but I'm glad I got to work with Julian and the
rest of the crew. Plus, I'm close friends with one of the
stars, so it was fun to be able to see him work. I would have
done if for free- don't tell my manager!"
ABC drops Mel Gibson Holocaust Miniseries
According to Reuters, ABC announced today that it has pulled a
miniseries that is being developed by ICON, Mel Gibsons production
company, about the Holocaust. ABC spokeswoman, Hope Hartland,
stated "Given that it has been nearly two years and we have yet to
see the first draft of a script, we have decided to no longer pursue
this project with Icon." ABC/Disney did not give any further
reason for its decision, which comes days after Mel Gibsons
controversial arrest.
Oli Goodwill Stars in new Evanescence Music Video
The hot British import, Oli Goodwill, is starring in the new
Evanescence Music Video that will debut in August. Oli is the
lead character "Wolf" Guy. Oli is already well recognized in
the Asian markets for his work in the B'z Videos.
RTG executives believe that Goodwill is well on his way to being the
next big leading man from across the pond. He has signed to
star in two feature films that will begin production in late 2006
and early 2007.
Milne Completes Learning Tree Project
Leading man, Brad Milne, last week completed eight days of shooting
a lead role in a series of industrial films for Learning Tree
International. Brad is also star of the new horror film, "The
Slaughter," that is getting rave reviews and winning awards on the
festival circuit. This week and next Brad will be teaching an
actors workshop for aspiring actors in San Antonio, Texas.
Brad, who is an established screen and stage star in Canada and
Texas, relocated to Los Angeles within the past year to make his
mark on Hollywood. He's well on his way!
Aguilar to Cast "Let it Ride"
Andrew Aguilar has reached an agreement with producer Tony Smith to
do the casting for his upcoming film "Let It Ride." Smith is
also the producer of the upcoming Tommy Hilfiger feature "RAGS."
"Let it Ride" will be directed by another "RAGS" team member, Dale
Lewis. Andrew stated, "I'm really excited to work with Tony
and Dale. They are two of the most creative and progressive
people I've met in Hollywood." "This is going to be a great
flick." "Let it Ride" is set to begin production in August.
RTG President, Darren VanCleave, said "Andrew is a fantastic casting
director- I call him the "Busy Bee" because of the way he works.
The Producers also love what he does with the projects. It's
nice to see someone that is going to be a major casting player
develop. We love having in in our family; this is the eighth
or ninth job Andrew has book in the past few months, so he keeps us
busy."
 7th
Annual Moondance International Film Festival Moves to Hollywood
The 7th annual Moondance International Film Festival is
scheduled for June 8-11 at Raleigh Studios in Hollywood. This year
marks the festival’s permanent move from its previous home in
Boulder, Colorado, and the quality of the films, workshops, panels,
gala awards ceremony and reception and parties will capture the
excitement and glamour of Hollywood while maintaining the feel of a
local, intimate setting.
Jennifer Sciole one
of the stars of the upcoming feature "Political
Engagement," will
host the awards ceremony and reception on Sunday, June 11, at the
Camden House in Beverly Hills; where she will present the York
Entertainment award, a $100,000 distribution package, to the top
film screened at the festival. The festival will feature eleven
world premieres and one U.S. premiere film. A total of 159
films will be screened, including 19 feature films, 27
documentaries, and 113 short films. Among the screening are
"Forget About It," starring Burt Reynolds, Raquel Welch, Richard
Grieco, and Charles Durning; "Blue Butterfly," starring William
Hurt; and "The Ameteurs," starring Academy Award Nominee Jeff
Bridges, Ted Danson, Brad Garrett, Joe Pantoliano, Patrick Fugit,
Glenne Headly, Lauren Graham, and Valerie Perrine. For details
and schedule go to
www.moondancefilmfestival.com.
Alba Takes Over for Lohan
Jessica Alba has grabbed the role that LIndsay Lohan dropped in the
new film "Bill." Lohan quit work on the film very abruptly
Tuesday just as shooting was to begin. Her reasoning was the
first-time directors weren't well known and she only wants to work
with big-name directors. Alba worked with the producers of
Bill on the film Awake. The film also stars Amanda Peet and
Aaron Eckhart. The production was able to resume on Thursday-
48 hours after Lohan quit.
Lohan has already began work on her next project, "Georgia Rule,"
starring Jane Fonda and Felicity Huffman.
Kindl Stars in "Event"
Travis Kindl
completed filming of the Golden Era Production, "Event," this
week. Kindl, who has also been featured in "The O.C."
"Criminal Minds," and "Without a Trace," is beginning to break-out
as a young talent and does excellent work according to the producers
of "Event." Result Talent Group is also excited about Kindl's
potential in the booming Hispanic Television and Film market.
Kindl, who is fluent in Spanish, is a double-threat being able to
deliver strong performances in both the traditional media and the
Latin Media.
"24" Headed to the Big Screen
According to Daily Variety, a full length feature version of the hit
Fox TV series "24" will hit theaters next year. The creators
of "24" are rumored to be writing the script for the feature this
summer before production of the television series begins.
Daily Variety reported that the film will abandon the 24-hour plot
line and focus on Jack Bauer. No casting has been done, but
fans hope to see the very talented actors Keifer Sutherland, D.B.
Woodside, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Roger Cross, James Morrison and most of
the regular cast.
Karvouni's Star Shines in "Bar Starz"
Up-and-coming actress
Kristen Karvouni
is starring in the soon to be released feature "Bar Starz,"
produced by Corner Stone Pictures and OBX Productions.
Karvouni plays a Hollywood Starlett in the comedy that looks
at the adventures of some seriously odd club denizens.
Karvouni is also a classically trained singer and stage performer.
Result Talent Group believes that she is a true "triple-threat"
talent. Karvouni is currently being considered for a lead role
in the stage productions of "Rent" and as Jasmin in Disney's "Aladin."
Auditions on Internet are Helping Producers
Technology is beginning to change the traditional way that
casting is done for Film and Television. Every day more and
more auditions are being recorded on camera and sent to producers
and casting directors via a DVD, email, or actually posted on the
internet. Of course, for major productions, nothing will take
the place of a face to face meeting. The new technology allows
producers, directors, casting directors, and talent to cut cost and
make some of the first-round auditions much easier. For
example, Result Talent Group routinely records auditions for clients
with a high quality digital video camera and places them on the
internet in a Flash ShockWave format for producers and casting
directors. Arturo Hansen of RTG states "we've done five
auditions this week that we taped and posted on the internet." "It's
so easy; I can have the audition taped and online in less than an
hour." "More importantly, it works." "I believe, at last
count, RTG clients have had 9 call-backs and booked 4 jobs from 14
video/internet audition done in the past 30 days." "Our
clients in LA are able to audition for projects in New York, our
clients in Texas are auditioning for projects in LA, and so on...,
it really expands the opportunities for the productions, the actors,
and cuts down on travel expense."
Perez Leads in Two Hitmen
Raul Perez is starring in the
film "Two Hitmen" which begins filming this Sunday in Los Angeles.
Perez, who is also starring in the pilot prison drama "Eden" that is
currently in production, is splitting his time between both sets.
In addition, Perez is getting great reviews on his screenplay,
"Devil Dog." Erika Garza of RTG says "Devil Dog is
generating a lot of interest. We've had some very well known
actors calling and making pitches for parts in the projects and
several production companies expressing interest. I'm sure we
will see this one in production really quick; it's just that good!"
Hawn and Russell Team in Ashes to Ashes
Goldie Hawn is making her debut
as a director in the film Ashes to Ashes, which she wrote. She
has also cast her longtime mate Kurt Russell to be the star.
Both actors are appearing in the film which is a comedy about a New
York widow who brings her late husband's ashes to rest in India.
Russell said that his stepdaughter, Kate Hudson, will not be in this
one, but they are working on a project for the whole family next.
Oli Goodwill to star in "The Commons"
The up-and-coming young star from
England, Oli Goodwill, has been cast in the lead role of Caleb for
the feature film "The Commons." The film is being produced by
The Duce Club Production Company and will be directed by Jason
Randall. "The Commons" is a story of 1 apartment complex
and the lives 8 college students. The Junkie, The Lush, The Dealer,
The Idol, The Stranger, The Cheater and The Lovely's. Everyone has a
secret, everyone has a problem, and everyone is connected to one
another. A story of 1 weekend about tears and fears, love and hate,
truth and lies, happiness and sorrow, life and death. Everyone has
something in common with each other and it's all about to come full
circle. Filming is set to begin in June.
Mike Myers close to becoming Pitka the Marriage Guru
It looks like Mike Myers will close a deal soon to be back on the
big screen as a self help guru called upon to help couples with
romantic problems. The untitled film with Paramount will also
be produced and co-written by Meyers. This is his second deal
with Paramount this year. He has also signed to star in "Robot
Uprising." As he did with the Austin Powers character, Myers
has created and workshopped the Pitka character at several theaters
in and around Manhattan. This is the first writing project for
Myers.
Spike TV's "Murder
Investigator" Taps Raul Perez
Raul Perez has been cast to star
as in the new Spike TV Pilot "Murder Investigator." Perez's
character is Jose, a 19 year old illegal Mexican immigrant and known
criminal.
Last week, Raul G. Perez, completed a lead role in "The
Tone Scale," an Industrial Film produced by Golden Era Productions.
RTG President, Darren VanCleave, said "Raul has fantastic skills.
In addition to the "Eden" Pilot he just booked, he is up for some
pretty big projects and the feedback I get from CD's and Producers
is outstanding. Because he speaks fluent Spanish, he is also
pretty hot in the Latino market." Perez will be starring
in the prison drama "Eden" which will be directed by Susanna Lo.
The pilot episode is set to begin shooting in June.
24, The Soprano's, My Name is
Earl, and The Office lead TCA Noms
This year, NBC leads the list with 10 nominations on the strength of
its strong comedy series. Freshmen series, "My Name Is Earl" and
second year comedy "The Office" each received three nods.
Long-running drama "The West Wing" received two nominations,
including Heritage Award. Veteran favorites, "The Sopranos"
(HBO) and "24" (Fox), also earned three nominations apiece.
Mary Lynn Rajskub of "24" will open the TCA Awards show which will
be held at the Ritz Carlton Huntington Hotel in Pasadena on July
23rd.
NBC has two series,
"The West Wing" and "Will & Grace," nominated for a TCA Heritage
Award, which recognizes a long-standing program that made a lasting
cultural or social impact. Also nominated in this category is "The
Hallmark Hall of Fame," most of which have aired on CBS.
Jason Trevits in Al Pacino's "Salomabe?"
RTG's rising star, Jason Trevits, last week filmed a supporting role
in "Salomabe?," the behind-the-scenes look at Al Pacino's stage
production of Oscar Wilde's "Salome." Trevits stated, "It was
thrilling to be directed by an Oscar Winner and a man I believe to
be one of the best actors of our era." The film is being
produced by Navidi-Wilde Productions, Ltd, and stars Al Pacino,
Kevin Anderson, Jessica Chastain, Joe Roseto, and Jack Stehlin.
 Semper
Fidelis Productions court Sciole
Jennifer Sciole is close to completing a deal with Semper Fidelis
Productions, a Texas based production company, to star in
their film "For Liberty." Sciole will portray Susannah
Wilkerson Dickinson, one of the few survivors of the Battle for the
Alamo in 1836. Sciole said "the film not only has a
great story, but it will also give a unique perspective to the
history of Texas and Mexico." Susannah Dickinson was an
amazing woman." There is actually a city in Texas named for
her. Dickinson, was captured by Santa Anna at the Alamo and
was taken to Mexico. When she refused Santa Anna's proposals to be
her lover and raise her child, she was released and sent back to
Texas with a letter for the Texas Army warning them to surrender of
die.
www.jennifersciole.com.
 Milne
Starring in two upcoming films, Death Junction II and The Network
Effect
Death Junction II: Vegas Returns
(in production) Twenty-five years ago
Chris Silver watched as his father was brutally beaten by Neo-Nazi
gang members. Growing up in his crime-ridden neighborhood, he did
the only thing he knew: organize and fight. Fifteen years later, he
became Eddie Vegas, a powerful young gangster. He controlled
segments of organized crime until a bloody fight between several
rival gangs forced him into the shadows. Today, Vegas emerges to
reclaim his place. THE NETWORK EFFECT (in development) Trent
Matthews, an ambitious entrepreneur, creates a seemingly flawless
enterprise challenging the world’s most powerful investor, Donald
Merchant. Sensing a threat to his monopoly, Merchant sets out to
obliterate Matthews and his company. Merchant’s global swarm of
lawyers and spies circle, strike, weaken and terminate their
opponents. Matthews discovers Merchant’s empire isn’t just after
money and power, but something no one imagined.
www.bradmilne.com.
Henry Eshelman Teams with Siri
Garber in Platform Media Group
Platform Media Group Inc. (“PMG”), an entertainment & marketing
subsidiary of investment conglomerate Spackman Group, announced it
has
acquired
The Public Eye,
a
boutique public relations firm founded by PR veteran Henry
Eshelman following his
recent departure from B|W|R Public Relations in March. This
acquisition is subsequent to PMG’s purchase in January of
Platform Public Relations Inc.,
a celebrity public relations firm founded by Hollywood
publicist
Siri Garber. Since October of last year, PMG has been making
serial acquisitions of high caliber entertainment marketing firms
and integrating such operations into one formidable
non-traditional marketing agency with global reach. Other
acquisitions include such players as Mantra Media, Inc. and Faya
LLC. PMG, the
combined company, provides to its roster of blue chip clients
a comprehensive suite of non-traditional marketing solutions which
include
entertainment and talent public relations, event marketing,
production, corporate branding
and media property.
Click here
for the complete press release
NBC Announces Fall Line-up/Shake-up
 NEW
YORK -- NBC is shaking up every night of their fall line-up to get
back into a competitive primetime position with a new primetime
schedule that includes four new dramas and two comedies. "We
have hit a gold mine in terms of drama development," NBC
Entertainment president Kevin Reilly told reporters during a
conference call this morning in advance of NBC's formal 3 p.m.
presentation today at Radio City Music Hall. "This year we had more
good pilots than we had time slots to move them in."
Milne Signs on as Spokesperson for New World Healing (Homeopathic Herbal Medicine)
 New
World Healing (Homeopathic Herbal Medicine), a company created by Jonathan Dracup (founder of www.buycheapsoftware.com) a world leader in
online PC software sales, have signed RTG client
Brad Milne as their
Global Spokesperson. Look for Brad’s infomercials on the company’s
soon to be launched web-store and television during summer 2006 and
beyond. He also has two independent features slated for release
this summer/fall: The Slaughter in which he plays an ensemble-lead
“Carl Stevens” a greedy real estate mogul. Brad is joined by three
other RTG clients: Tiffany Tejeda, Kristen Karvouni, and Jessica
Harbeck who exotically lure demon’s from beyond in the opening
sequence of the film. The Slaughter was recently picked up by
Spotlight-Pictures. His other scheduled summer/fall release is
Street Monk, in which he plays “Johnny Rivers” a hit man looking for
a way out of the system. For more on Brad’s career visit his
website at www.bradmilne.com .
Hanks Say's Critics are making
"A Very Big Mistake"
 Tom
Hanks believes that critics of his new movie The Da Vinci Code are
making "a very big mistake." The film has received a big
Catholic backlash ahead of its worldwide release next week.
Hank is insisting it is much more than a religious rant. He told
London's Evening Standard newspaper, "We always knew there would be
a segment of society that would not want this movie to be shown. But
the story we tell is loaded with all sorts of hooey and fun kind of
scavenger-hunt-type nonsense. If you are going to take any sort of
movie at face value, particularly a huge-budget motion picture like
this, you'd be making a very big mistake. It's a damn good story and
a lot of fun... all it is is dialogue. That never hurts."
Sciole Attends 2006 NCLR ALMA
Awards
 RTG's
Jennifer Sciole attended the National Council of La Raza ALMA Awards
last Sunday. Sciole, who is of Spanish/Italian descent stated,
"I'm so happy that the ALMA awards are back and I'm proud to be here
supporting my friends and the NCLR." The National Council of
La Raza, the country's largest Hispanic advocacy organization,
created the ALMA Awards in 1995 to honor Hispanic performers and
promote positive images of Hispanics in entertainment. The
show was hosted and produced by Eva Longoria and will air Monday,
June 5, 2006 on ABC. Sciole said that a big highlight of the
evening was a special tribute to Marc Anthony, and that Anthony's
comments on the stage were "moving." ALMA stands for American
Latino Media Arts and also means "soul" in Spanish.
"Seinfeld" Cast Together Again
for "Saturday Night Live"
 Julia
Louis-Dreyfus reunited with her co-stars from Seinfeld when she
guest hosted US comedy show Saturday Night Live this weekend. During
her opening monologue the actress, who played Elaine Benes on the
hit series, showed a video clip of her bumping into co-star Jason
Alexander and talking about the "Seinfeld Curse." The curse
states that no Seinfeld star - including Louis-Dreyfus,
Alexander, Michael Richards or Jerry Seinfeld - has ever gone on to
star in a successful sitcom. After the two chat, Alexander is hit by
a cab. Back in the studio, the actress insists she doesn't believe
in the curse, before a stage light falls next to her. The culprit is
revealed to be Jerry Seinfeld, who cut the light down with a pair of
hedge clippers. Louis-Dreyfus started her career on Saturday
Night Live 21 years ago and made history by becoming the first
female cast member to return to host the show. In another memorable
moment, former US Vice President Al Gore was featured in the opening
skit, appearing in a parallel universe where he was successfully
elected as the US President. The comedy sketch showed what a
Gore-run US would look like including no global warming, cars that
run on rubbish, ridiculously low gas prices and a $11 trillion
budget surplus.
Kindle and Markel Book Leads
in Affinity, Reality, and Communication
  New
RTG clients Travis Kindle and Einav Markel booked lead roles after
completing their first audition as an RTG Talent. RTG
President Darren VanCleave stated, "that's exactly what we expect
from our talent. We find really talented individuals and help
them take their career to the next level." VanCleave continued
to say, "we believe that Travis and Einav are headed towards big
careers. Both of them are bilingual. Travis is fluent in
Spanish, which will really accelerate his career with the booming hispanic television and film market. Einav is fluent in Hebrew
and several other middle eastern languages." Affinity, Reality
and Communication will be produced by Golden Era Productions.
Five RTG Clients Star in MTV Johnny Hallyday Music Video
  
Thomas Lambertsen, Oli Goodwill, Travis Kindle, Jason Trevits, and
Sean Sobek all starred in the new Johnny Hallyday Rock and Roll
Music Video produced by MTV. The producers needed five good
looking guys that were also great actors, and of course, called on RTG.
At RTG we want our MTV! Casting Director Andrew Aguilar said
"we always look forward to having RTG talent involved in our
projects. The talent -and when I say talent I'm talking about
real skills- is top notch." "Tom, Travis, Sean, Jason, and Oli
all did a great job!"
Tommy Hilfiger in "Rags"
 Tommy
Hilfiger has invested $20 million into the new film, Rags. The
fashion maker recently sold his corporation for $1.6 billion and
says, "Now that I closed the deal to sell my fashion company, I plan
to invest more personal time and capital in productions within my
own entertainment company. I opened Tommy Hilfiger Entertainment six
years ago; we've been involved in the music business and we've done
some television, but now I'd like to become more serious about
media." Rags will be produced by the very talented Tony Smith
and is set to go into production in the summer in New York.
According to Hilfiger, "Rags" is the fashion version of the motion picture
"Wall Street." Hilfiger will make a cameo in the film. RTG President Darren VanCleave said, "I've had a chance to read the
script and it's excellent! With Tony producing and Dale Lewis
directing, the audiences will be in for a real treat when Rags hits
the big screen."
The Honig Company Signs Actress
Jennifer Sciole
for Public Relations Representation
Sciole to Appear in Upcoming Film 'Political
Engagement'
LOS ANGELES, May 6 /PRNewswire/ -- The Honig Company, Inc., a
leading independently owned public relations agency, announced
today it has signed Jennifer Sciole as a client and will handle publicity for
the film and television actress.
"Jennifer is fast becoming one of today's rising young stars,"
said Steve Honig, president of The Honig Company, Inc. "She has
been working non-stop the past year on several projects that
will be released during the next 12 months."
Sciole has appeared in numerous television series, such as "the
new pilot "After Midnight- Life Behind Bars," "Nip/Tuck,"
"Everybody Loves Raymond," "Third Watch" and "Once and Again,"
as well as soon-to-be-released films including "Poseidon,"
"Superman Returns," "Richard III" "Ella at Five," "Winning
Hand," and "The Boss," and Sciole is about to start
filming a major role in "Political Engagement," a comedy about a
womanizing politician who enlists the help of his ex-wife to
fake an engagement to gain the support of voters and win a seat
in the U.S. Senate. In addition, she has signed to star as the
lead female in "Flat Screen," a feature action thriller
beginning which will follow "Political Engagement."
The Honig Company, Inc., is a full-service public relations,
promotion and communication agency that represents clients in a
wide variety of industries. The company helps clients market
their products and services, build their businesses and handle
communication-related matters. Founded in 2004, the company has
offices in Los Angeles and New York with a staff of nine
seasoned professionals. More information can be found at
www.honigcompany.com.
RTG Talent Stars Shine in Cannes bound "Slaughter"
   The
Slaughter is having a special screening on Thursday, May 11, at 7 p.m.
at the Fine Arts Theatre in Beverly Hills. RTG's own
Brad Milne has a lead role in the old school camp-o-rama
bloodfest. Sundance alumni filmaker
Jay Lee slashes,
drowns, spears, rips, squishes and burns people in The Slaughter. A
turn of the century ritual to raise the feminine evil goes horribly
awry and leaves a she demon dormant on the ceremonial grounds. Sixty
years later a young couple moves into a house built on the ancient
grounds and their daughter's murder leaves the house abandoned for
yet another forty years. Now, six fun loving college students are
hired to clean up the house for a
greedy real estate mogul who plans to sell it for a large
profit. They unwittingly awake the demon and only the ultimate
sacrifice can save the world from a future of unspeakable evil.
Tiffany Tejeda, Jessica Harbeck, and Kristen Karvouni, also RTG
clients, are featured in the film. Entertainment Industry
Professionals are invited. There is no charge. - but make sure
you RSVP to HQ at 323-857-6769.
SPOTLIGHT Pictures is premiering the film at the Cannes Film
Festival later this month. The RTG clients starring in the
film are pictured above, from left- Brad Milne, Carmit Levite,
Tiffany Tejeda, Jessica Harbeck, and Kristen Karvouni.
Click Here for The Slaughter Official Website
Click Here to View the Trailer
Raul Perez to Star in Eden
Raul Perez has signed to star
in Echo Gaffney's and Susanna Lo's hard-hitting and
controversial prison drama, Eden. The pilot depicts
the trials and triumphs of prison inmates and officers in a
notorious women's prison. It's a tense, sexually charged
atmosphere and it's a hidden world where anything can happen.
Viking Blonde Productions and Slomotion Studios will pitch the
pilot to HBO, Showtime, and FX for the 2007 fall season.
Eden will be the American version of Englands hit show, "Bad
Girls," produced by BBC/ITS. Raul's star is rising in
Hollywood. His manager, Darren VanCleave, said "Raul has a
great look for the newer, edgier, crime episodics and features;
especially for the booming Hispanic market. He has the
range to be a family man or a gang banger, and he's bilingual.
We expect to see him on the big screen and silver screen often."
Tom and Katie Cause California Ultrasound Crackdown
Tom
Cruise has prompted a Californian politician to introduce
legislation to ban the sale of ultrasound machines to anyone but
licensed medical professionals. Last year, Cruise announced he
had purchased a $200,000 ultrasound machine and admitted he
performed sonograms on pregnant fiancee Katie Holmes "a lot."
Assemblyman Ted Lieu believes the Mission: Impossible III star
has gone too far and wants to prevent unqualified people from
buying the machines for personal use. Lieu explains, "If someone
sees Tom Cruise buy one, they think this is the thing to do."
The assemblyman fears copycat fans might buy the ultrasound
machines, which doctors say could harm the baby if used
improperly. Doctors and technologists receive extensive training
before they are qualified to perform ultrasound exams.
Jennifer Sciole presents at the 10th Annual PRISM Awards
Walk the Line," the Johnny
Cash biopic, and Brad Paisley's hit song "Alcohol" were among
the winners at the 10th annual Prism Awards, presented for
accurate portrayals of drug, alcohol and tobacco use and
addiction within entertainment programming.
The awards were presented
Thursday at the Beverly Hills Hotel by the Entertainment
Industries Council in partnership with the National Institute on
Drug Abuse/National Institutes of Health, the Robert Wood
Johnson Foundation and FX Network; RTG client, actress
Jennifer
Sciole contributed as a presenter/spokesmodel.
"Walk the Line" won the prize
for theatrical feature film. "Alcohol" won for music recording
and "28 Days in Rehab" won for TV documentary.
Neal Baer, executive producer
of the TV drama "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," was honored
with a leadership and inspiration award.
Other winners included S.
Epatha Merkerson for performance in a TV movie ("Lackawanna
Blues"), Kelly Rowan for performance in a TV drama series ("The
O.C.") and Lori Loughlin for performance in a TV drama series
multi-episode story line ("Summerland").
"Saturday Night Live" won for
TV comedy series, Georgia Engel was honored for performance in a
comedy series ("Everybody Loves Raymond") and "Behind the
Camera: The Unauthorized Story of Mork and Mindy" won for TV
movie or miniseries.
Vaughn Grilled Late Night over Aniston Romance
Wedding Crashers star Vince Vaughn was put on the spot when he taped
an appearance on American chat show
The Late Show
yesterday - host David Letterman grilled him about his relationship
with Jennifer Aniston. Vaughn and Aniston have been frequently
photographed together, but have never officially confirmed they are
dating. Letterman started the interview by saying, "Hey, nice going
on that Jennifer Aniston thing." The couple star in upcoming film
The Break-Up and Letterman added that he thought they made a nice
couple. An embarrassed and amused Vaughn responded, "It's very nice
of you to say that, Dave, thank you. Yeah, it's been kind of
interesting for me, and I just choose not to talk about my private
life that much publicly." At one point during the interview, the
36-year-old star addressed the studio audience directly saying, "Do
you like the way he just kind of takes the approach that it's fact?"
When Letterman then asked him to clarify the nature of the
relationship, Vaughn remained firm: "I'm not saying we are or aren't
a couple. I think she's great, but I just don't discuss whether we
are."
Sorkin Heading Back to NBC Next Season with "Studio 60"
Creator of "The West Wing," Aaron Sorkin, will be back at NBC
next season producing his new project, "Studio 60." West
Wing will end it's seven year run this week on NBC. Studio
60 was created by Sorkin and Thomas Schlamme, also of West Wing
Fame. It's a drama set behind the scenes of a late night
comedy show that draws similarities to "Saturday Night Live."
Warner Brothers is producing the show, and the rumor is that
they've already ordered thirteen episodes. The President
of NBC, Kevin Reilly, was quoted in the Hollywood Reporter
saying "Aaron Sorkin and Thomas Schlamme's work is TV at its
best, and "Studio 60" lives up to that standard." For all
of us "Sorkin" fans, were just happy to see a great artist
brining something new to primetime television.
 Jason Lee is new Underdog Voice
My Name Is Earl star Jason Lee has signed to be the voice of title
character, Underdog, Spyglass Entertainment and Walt Disney
Pictures' live-action version of the classic 1960s cartoon. . Peter
Dinklage has been cast as the evil Simon Barsinister.
George Clooney heads to Sudan
 George
Clooney is traveling with his father, TV newsman Nick Clooney, on a
social activism journey to Darfur in the Sudan, where a rebellion
has reportedly claimed the lives of 180,000 and created 2 million
refugees. Clooney and his father reportedly moved about incognito,
along Mike Herron a cameraman, who captured scenes of the terrible
conditions in Darfur. "This is an ongoing and terrible story that we
were able to see up close," Nick Clooney told the Cincinnati Post.
"These folks are helpless out there. There's nobody between them and
very bad people." Their trip was timed to draw attention to the
"Rally to Stop Genocide" scheduled to take place next Sunday in
Washington. The Clooneys have been making the press rounds regarding
their trip.
Will Smith to Star in "I am a Legend"
Will Smith will star in "I Am Legend," the long-gestating Warner
Bros. adaptation of the Richard Matheson novel to be directed by
Constantine helmer Francis Lawrence.
Variety says Smith has a pay-or-play deal to make "Legend" his next
project, after he completes "Tonight, He Comes" with Sony.
Akiva Goldsman rewrote the script and is producing. The Da Vinci
Code screenwriter has a working relationship with Smith from his
last sci-fi hit, "I Robot," and from "Tonight, He Comes," which
Goldsman is producing with Michael Mann, Smith and James Lassiter.
Goldsman rewrote an original script by Mark Protosevich. Goldsman
will produce with Erwin Stoff, David Heyman and Neal Moritz. Set in
post-apocalyptic New York, I Am Legend is about the last healthy man
following the release of a virus that decimates the population. To
survive, he must battle mutants that wreak havoc during the night.
Smith's deal clears the way for Warner Bros. to plot an early 2007
start date, which will be shot in New York.
Jennifer Sciole Signs for Major Role in Upcoming Feature Film
"Political Engagement."
 Los
Angeles, CA, Tuesday, April 18, 2006: Up-and-coming film and
television star Jennifer Sciole has signed on to play Emily
Basel, in the new romantic comedy feature film “Political
Engagement,” under development by politician turned movie producer
and director Gregory Parker, and his brother Christopher Parker of
Two Brothers Productions, LLC. “We are excited to have her attached
to this project,” Parker said. Sciole just completed lead roles in
three films and this year and has been in several motion picture and
television productions over the past year. In addition, Sciole is
signed to be a presenter/trophy model at the 10th Annual
PRISM Awards which will air on FX Network April 30th.
“Political Engagement” is
about a divorced Mayor of Atlanta, who is in a very close campaign
for U.S. Senate. He finds that his womanizing ways has caused him
to lose favor with voters. In an effort to regain that favor and
win the election, he enlists the aid of his ex-wife and plans a fake
engagement. The pre-production is planned for August 2006 with
production beginning in late 2006 or early 2007. The theatrical
release is planned to coincide with the Presidential Election of
2008. To provide a twist, Two Brothers Productions will actually
run a candidate in the election under the pseudo name, Chris Palmer,
the lead character in the film, which will blur the line between
reality and fiction. Lisa Raye is considering the female lead,
Catherine Mason. The short list/wish list for the male lead, Jeff Palmer,
includes Jamie Foxx, Morris Chestnut, Shemar Moore, and
Mel Jackson.
Other actors in
consideration or on the wish list for the producers are Bow Wow as
Jason Palmer and Josh Lucas as Tex Jones, Beyonce Knowles, Jonathan
Silverman, Jennifer Esposito and Keshia Knight Pulliam, and D.B.
Woodside.
Christian Coalition Pressures Senate on Indecency Fines
The Christian Coalition has mounted a campaign to back passage of
legislation raising the cap on fines meted out for airing indecent
programs for $32,500 to $500,000. Although the House passed such
legislation by an overwhelming vote last year, it has languished in
the Senate as broadcast lobbyists have argued that V-chip
technology, if employed by parents, can prevent children from
watching objectionable programs. On Tuesday FCC Chairman Kevin
Martin told reporters at the NAB convention that the technology
alone is inadequate since a significant number of homes own sets
that were manufactured before the V-chip was required to be
installed. Asked by a reporter to define indecency, Martin demurred,
remarking, "When the commission's indecency rules were originally
upheld by the Supreme Court, it was on a monologue by
George Carlin
entitled 'The Seven Words You Can't Say on TV and Radio.' ... Well,
the commission's findings recently did not extend beyond some of
those same words."
Angelina Jolie to Break Silence
Angelina
Jolie is set to break her pre-birth silence with an exclusive
interview on US TV. The reclusive actress, who is preparing to
become a biological mom for the first time in Namibia, agreed to
chat with Today
show anchorwoman Ann
Curry for a segment on the breakfast show, which will air on
Thursday. Wearing a brown tunic dress, matching trousers, cowboy
boots and a head scarf, Jolie chose to conduct the chat as she
walked along a dirt track road in Namibia. The
Tomb Raider star
tells Curry that her heart bleeds for the suffering children of
Africa, like her own adopted daughter, Zahara Marley. Jolie says,
"She's from a country where six million kids don't go to school
every year... Her mother died of AIDS and they wouldn't have had any
funds to send her to school." Curry was the only media person
allowed to get close to Jolie and
Brad Pitt as they
prepare for parenthood in a fortress-like compound. Other prying
photographers and reporters have been kicked out of the country by
officials.
The "New Kid on the Block" is shakin' things up!
Ever talk to an actor that said "my agent/manager never gets
auditions for me?" You won't hear it from RTG clients! RTG has been going full
speed since opening the doors of their LA office in December. RTG booked an average
of 4 auditions per week per client through January through
March 2006. President Darren VanCleave said "That's o.k.,
but we won't be happy until it's one or two a day every day
that one of our clients isn't working- until they are
working." The most impressive part of this
performance is that 80% of the auditions were for developing talent,
not our star names.
Sarah Jessica Parker Sign on to "Vacancy" Project
 Failure
to Launch star Sarah Jessica Parker has signed on for Screen Gems'
upcoming thriller Vacancy per Variety. Produced by T3's
Hal Lieberman, the
pic centers on an unsuspecting couple stranded at a motel with a
hidden camera in their room. The two must flee before they become
victims of a snuff film. The film marks the romantic comedy
regular's first foray into the suspense genre since 1996's medical
thriller Extreme Measures. Filming is scheduled to start this fall.
Brad
Milne books lead in "Speaking With Dolphins," and four commercials
during the Month of March.
Brad Milne played co-lead in the Production HQ Film "Speaking
With Dolphins." This is Brad's fourth film project with
Production HQ. His character Barry Carruthers administrator at
an oceanographic institute deals with the balancing act of corporate
funding. In addition, Brad was cast in four commercials during the
month of March. Two for Ultimatebet.com as the Random Gambler that
beats Phil Helmuth at his own game. And, two for Western Dental a
leading dental chain as the resident Dentist. All four commercials
were shot in the middle two weeks of March.
Jennifer Sciole booked as Presenter/Trophy Model for 10th Annual
PRISM Awards. The awards are
presented by the Entertainment Industries Council and the National
Institute on Drug Abuse. The event will be
held at the Beverly Hills Hotel on April 27, 2006. Jennifer is an up-and-coming actress in
Hollywood, recently starring in feature films Winning Hand, Ella at
Five, and supporting roles in Richard III, Superman Returns, and
Poseidon.
The Nominees for the PRISM Award
include Reese Witherspoon, Joaquin Phoenix, Terrence Howard, Hugh
Laurie and Denis Leary. "Walk the Line" and "Rent" are
nominated in the Film Category. "House," "Everybody Loves
Raymond," "Reba," "Saturday Night Live," "Law & Order:SVU," "The O.C.,"
and "Without a Trace" are among those chosen in the Television
Categories.
NBC leads the networks in the number of
nominations its programs received, with CBS and the WB close behind.
The distribution of nominations among the networks is: NBC 9, CBS 8,
WB 8, Lifetime 6, Fox 5, HBO 4, A&E 4, ABC 3, Discovery 2 and UPN 2.
Warner Bros.. leads among the studios,
with Paramount a close second. Following is the breakdown: Warner
Bros. 9, Paramount 8, Sony 7, 20th Century Fox 6, HBO 5,
NBC/Universal 4, New Line 3, Miramax 2, DreamWorks 2.
 Oli
Goodwill books B'z Music Video
Oli Goodwill starred in the Japanese
Rock Band, B'z latest Video. B'z is one of the most popular
rock bands in Japan. Some of our friends from Japan informed
Oli that he is now a "big star" in Japan. Of course, we
believe he will be a star here too, very soon. Oli has
recently completed roles on E Network and in several photo shoot and
commercials. Oli will be
auditioning for a major role in "Days of Our Lives" next week.
Break a leg oli!
Brad Milne and Jennifer Sciole hit the Red Carpet for the Dogs!
Brad Milne and Jennifer Sciole were celebrity guest at the Los
Angeles Premiere of the HBO Documentary "Dealing Dogs." Both
Jen and Brad are big "dog lovers." Both made sizable
contributions to Last Chance for Animals and encourage everyone to
help. Last Chance for Animals conducted an undercover investigation
into Class "B" dealer C.C. Baird and his facility, Martin Creek
Kennels in Williford, Arkansas by placing one of its undercover
investigators on the "inside" for six months. HBO America
Undercover's DEALING DOGS follows "Pete" as he infiltrates the
kennel and documents the hideous abuse and neglect of hundreds of
dogs and cats. Visit
www.DealingDogs.com to read more about LCA's
investigation and find out how you can help. Click here to visit
HBO's Dealing Dogs website and see a trailer.
 Benjamin
Bove heads to Argentina for European version of "I'm a Celebrity,
Get Me Out of Here."
RTG's Benjamin Bove heads to South America to be in pain and agony
for a few weeks in the European Version of I'm a Celebrity Get Me
Out of Here. Benjamin Bove is best known for his break through
performance as the Fashion Expert in the French Version of 'QUEER
EYE FOR THE STRAIGHT GUY' and has since appeared in over twenty T.V.
shows in 14 countries, countless radio shows and presented awards at
the Emmy's and the Energy Music Awards. Benjamin's next move is to
conquer the U.S. market, which is giving this charming French actor
and comedian a warm welcome.
RTG Welcomes New Talent into the Family
During the month of March, RTG added a few outstanding individuals.
RTG welcomes (from left)
Annie McKnight, Carmit Levite,Erin Demchak, Esther Hutchins, Mike
Foy, Raul Perez, and Thomas Lambertsen.
      
Tiffany Tejeda, Kristen Karvouni, and Jessica Hareck in "The
Slaughter"
The opening scene of the new feature horror film, "The Slaughter" is
featuring three very talented actors, all RTG Clients.
Tiffany Tejeda, Kristen Karvouni, and Jessica Harbeck (left to
right) team up to open "The Slaughter" with a bang, or should we say
a knife and a lot of blood. Tiffany and Kristen are both
up-and-comers in Hollywood. Jessica is a very talented actor,
and she is planning to be the next great stuntwoman to hit the Big
Screen. We don't have production still yet, but we will get
them up as soon as we have them.
 Kevin
John snags supporting role in "I Got the Hook-Up Part 2" directed by
Master P
The very talented Kevin John, of course an RTG client, snagged a
great supporting role as a comedian in the feature film "I Got the
Hook-Up Part 2" which is being directed by Master P. Kevin has
really been "knocking the ball out of the park" on auditions, and we
know that we will be seeing him on the Red Carpet often.
Master P loved his audition and personally decided to cast Kevin.
Jennifer Sciole and Benjamin Bove attend opening of Pamela
Anderson's Latest Venture
RTG clients Jennifer Sciole and Benjamin Bove hit the Red Carpet
this week at the opening of Black Steel, a new restaurant joint
venture between Pamela Anderson and Chef J. Black Steel is on
Hollywood Blvd, right around the corner from LAX nightclub.
The Red Carpet was hot, the food was excellent, and everyone had a
great time. After the party at Black Steel, Jennifer and Ben
headed to the Cabana Club for the Tou She Spring Fashion Event.
Jennifer and Ben hit the red carpet there with D.B. Woodside of 24,
Warren Moon, and many more celebrities. Jennifer has nice
roles in several films hitting the big screen later this year and
early next year. Ben is leaving next week to star on the
European version of "I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here." RTG
believes that Ben and Jen are real rising stars in Hollywood.
Look for them to get the "break out" roles really soon. Ben
has conquered Europe. Watch for him this summer as he conquers
the US entertainment industry.
Brad Milne stars in Pilot Presentation of "Queen of Beverly
Hills." This week RTG talent
 Brad Milne completed shooting
a lead role in a pilot "Queen of Beverly Hills," which is
being pitched to HBO. Brad plays the role of a
flamboyant transvestite in Hollywood. We can't wait to
see Brad in a dress on the Big Screen.
Brad
is a strong, critically acclaimed leading man and award winning
theatre actor. He has a great range of skills and plays early 30's
to mid 40's. In 1991 he started acting in Toronto, studied there
intensively for 5 years. Brad has worked in over 100 projects: film,
television, theatre, commercial, and industrial. In 1997
pursued LA for 2 years; networking, doing showcases, and working and
in 1999 moved to Texas (for his daughter) and became a critically
acclaimed and award winning theatre actor (15 leads in 3 years),
respected acting coach, and kept busy with commercials and TV
projects. In March 2005 returned to LA, started auditioning in
LA last June. Since then he’s had 16 bookings: 7 films (2 features,
4 shorts), 3 commercials (1 national), 1 infomercial, 1 industrial,
and theatre company member. Brad participates in casting showcases
and continues coaching in LA with various workshops. He is strong in
comedy and drama, and understands the requirements of TV, film, and
stage.
 Designs
by Fileena book Jennifer Sciole as Jewelry Cover Girl.
Hawaiian jewelry maker Designs by Fileena chose RTG's very beautiful
Jennifer Sciole to be the cover girl for the most recent magazine
shoot featuring their jewelry creations. Jen was also featured
in the Daily Celeb for this shoot. The shoot was done at the
beach in Santa Monica. And of course, Jen loves dogs, so they
had to get one of Jen and a puppy wearing matching
neclkaces.Fileena's designs are very original. You can check
them out at www.fileena.com.
Jen will also be attending the film premiere of "Dealing with Dogs,"
along with Brad Milne and Tiffany Tejeda, this weekend at Paramount
Studios. We will get pics of all of them on the Red Carpet.
Watch for them next week.
Jennifer Sciole was a celebrity guest at
several Oscar Week Events. RTG client, Jennifer
Sciole, had a great Oscar week. She was invited as a celebrity
guest to several Academy Awards week events including Flaunt House, The
Million Dollar Retreat, Children Uniting Nations Academy
Awards After Party, The Rolling Stone After Party, and the
Elton John After Party. Look for Jen on the Red Carpet
in all of the entertainment publications. Jennifer just
completed filming the lead roles in the films "Ella at
Five," "The Winning Hand," and "The Boss."
Jennifer is a real up-and-comer in Hollywood. Her style is a cross
between Jennifer Aniston, Heather Locklear and Renee Zellweger. Warm
Smile. Good comedic timing if needed. She has excellent skills and
range as an actor. RTG believes Jennifer is in the fast lane
to becoming a superstar!
  
Benjamin Bove featured and on
cover of Envy Man Magazine. RTG Client, Benjamin Bove, is
featured on the 3rd issue of
 Envy
Man Magazine. Envy Man held a launch party last week at The
Falcon in Hollywood. Many of the top entertainment names in
Hollywood attended. It was like a who's who of Film,
Television, Print, and Modeling. Benjamin currently commutes
between Los Angeles and Paris. Star of the French TF1 hit,
"Queer 5 Experts dans le vent" (5 Experts in the Wind, this is how
France described the Beatles in the 60s). This show is a format of
the U.S. version of "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy." In spite
of his young age, Benjamin Bove is a real professional in the
Fashion and Modeling area. When he was very young, he went to Paris
to study his passion - dance. Bove also modelled. He is
currently in negotiations to do the European version of Survivor.
RTG is excited to bring Ben's talents to the U.S. RTG believes
that Benjamin is ready for major television and film roles in
Hollywood. Benjamin's manager, Carlos Melcher, has him in the
fast lane to success.
Envy Man Magazine Say's "Benjamin Bove, is a clown; an extremely
beautiful one, but a clown nonetheless. After 10 years of modeling
and appearing regularly on French television, Bove discovered that
his real passion is comedy. His love for making people laugh was
perfect for his role as the over-the-top Fashion Expert in the
French version of "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy." After making the
men of Gay Paris a little more gay, his eyes are set on America and
we can't wait to see where he hangs his beret."
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