Drew Barrymore feature film 'Everybody Loves Whales' still seeking Alaska Native lead roles

*** Casting for "Everybody Loves Whales" is now complete ***

Drew Barrymore and John Krasinski are signed on to star in the Universal Pictures true story feature film 'Whales' (working title). The movie is based on an attempt to rescue three California gray whales stranded above the Arctic Circle near Barrow, Alaska in 1988. Barrow is the northernmost city in the United States. The scenes in the movie that take place in Barrow are being reconstructed in Anchorage due to the lack of necessary hotels, housing and businesses to accommodate a months-long shoot, although there will be 1-2 weeks of filming in Barrow. Filming will begin on September 16, 2010 in Anchorage, Alaska and run through December 14, 2010. The release date is scheduled for 2012.

Principal Actor and Extras Casting (Alaska):

Grace Olrun
Cup'Ik Warrior Productions
Anchorage, AK 99501
cupikwarriorproductions@gmail.com

Deborah Schildt
alaskafilmservices@gmail.com

Crew Casting:

People in the Anchorage or Barrow, Alaska areas who are interested in working on the film as a crew member, please submit your resume to: whalesresumes@gmail.com

Please put "Alaska Film Crew" in the subject line.

Production Companies:

Do NOT send photos and resumes to the production companies (they will most likely end up in the trash can), they do not cast the films. They hire casting directors who sort through the thousands of submissions.

Universal Pictures
100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, CA 91608

In Cahoots
4024 Radford Ave.
Editorial Bldg. 2
Suite 7
Studio City, CA 91604

Anonymous Content
3532 Hayden Ave.
Culver City, CA 90232

Working Title Films / Icebreaker LLC
9720 Wilshire Blvd.
4th Floor
Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Producers: Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Liza Chasin, Steve Golin, Michael Sugar

Director: Ken Kwapis

Starring: Drew Barrymore, John Krasinski

Story:

Based on the true 1988 tale of the rescue of a trio of California gray whales found under the ice of the Arctic Circle near Barrow, Alaska. Over a two week period, the U.S. and Soviet governments joined with oil company executives, environmental activists, Eskimos, businessmen and military officers to help free the giant mammals. Krasinski will play a small town newspaper reporter who breaks the story. Barrymore plays Rachel Kramera, a Greenpeace activist and they turn the potential tragedy into an international story. The incident created a temporary Cold War thaw as President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev found a common cause. They interceded to save the whales.

20th Century Fox begins auditions for 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2: Rodrick Rules'

The first adaptation, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, was released on March 19, 2010 and has grossed over $63 million at the Box Office in the USA, and the novel has sold over 28 million copies. That film hits the big screen in the UK on August 27, 2010.

The upcoming second live-action adaptation is about Greg Heffley, his older brother Rodrick, and the school talent show. If the film does well at the box office, it is likely 20th Century Fox will continue the series. Here is a list of Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid novels:

● Diary of a Wimpy Kid
● Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules
● Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw
● Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days

There is also a "Do It Yourself" activities book, and a "The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary" which is a movie tie-in book about the making of the first Diary of a Wimpy Kid movie.

David Bowers, who is known for directing animated films such as Flushed Away and Astro Boy, has signed on to direct. This will be Bowers first live action movie.

Rodrick Rules will begin shooting in August, 2010 in Vancouver, and has a release date set for March 25, 2011.

See the post titled Headshot and Resume Information regarding how to submit for acting roles.

Please submit photos and resumes by mail only.
No phone calls or personal drop-offs.

Principal Actor Casting:

Nancy Foy
20th Century Fox Feature Casting
10201 W. Pico Blvd.
Bldg. 12, Room 201
Los Angeles, CA 90035

Extras Casting: TBA

Production Companies:

Do NOT send photos and resumes to the production companies (they will most likely end up in the trash can), they do not cast the films. They hire casting directors who sort through the thousands of submissions.

FOX 2000
10201 W. Pico Blvd.
Building 78
Los Angeles CA 90035

Apparatus
6533 Hollywood Blvd.
Suite 411
Hollywood CA 90028

Color Force
73 Market Street
Venice, CA 90291

Producers: Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson

Director: David Bowers

Starring: Zachary Gordon

Story:

Once again diarist Greg Heffley chronicles a hilarious litany of problems, alternating between home and school, focusing this time on the particular punishments of his reprobate older brother, Rodrick. Whether Greg is suffering on the swim team or trying out for the K–12 school talent show as Magician’s Assistant to a First Grader, his escapades are united by his struggle to avoid embarrassment.

Oscar winning production company casting two teen Puerto Rican girls for lead roles

Samson Films is currently in pre-production on the feature film "Losing It" and the film's casting directors are seeking two teen Puerto Rican girls for lead roles. They are looking for fresh new talent with passion and a commitment for the role, so no fancy headshost or impressive resumes are required to apply. The roles are open to both Union and Non-Union actors.

Samson Films is one of Ireland's leading independent film and television production companies, and winner of an Academy Award for the film "Once", which Samson Films co-produced with The Twilight Saga production company Summit Entertainment.

Casting Breakdowns:

You can be between the ages of 15 - 18, as long as you can play the age of the role(s) you are submitting for.

LENA – Teen, 15 years of age. A funny, smart, resourceful nuyorican girl who perhaps takes herself a little too seriously.

DAISHAN - Teen, 16 years of age. A Latina who is confident, with a quick temper and an answer for everything.

Email photo and resume to the following:

losingitfilmcasting@gmail.com

You can also audition for "Losing It" by sending in an audition video:

Click Here to download the audition sides for the role of LENA.

Click Here to download the audition sides for the role of DAISHAN.

● Download an appropriate audition scene.
● Make a video recording of your audition following these instructions.
● Upload the video to www.youtube.com
● Download a parental release form, and have a parent or legal guardian sign it.
● Scan the parental release form and email it as an attachment along with a link to your YouTube audition: info@castinglosingit.com

Filming will begin in August, 2010 in New York.

See the post titled Headshot and Resume Information regarding how to submit for acting roles.

Please submit photos and resumes by mail or email only.
No phone calls or personal drop-offs.

Principal Actor Casting (New York):

Chrystie Street Casting
Suzanne Smith Crowley
Chrystie Street Casting
55 Chrystie Street
Suite 501
New York NY 10002

Production Companies:

Do NOT send photos and resumes to the production companies (they will most likely end up in the trash can), they do not cast the films. They hire casting directors who sort through the thousands of submissions.

Samson Films
The Barracks
76 Irishtown Road
Dublin 4
Ireland

mayFLY Entertainment
1 Grantham Gardens
BT61 3DU Armagh
Northern Ireland

Escape Pictures
New York, NY

Producers:

David Collins
Martina Niland

Director:

Macdara Vallely

Starring:

To Be Cast

Story:

A bitter-sweet comedy about a teen girl’s struggle to care for her irresponsible mother.

National talent search underway for J.J. Abrams 'Darlings' seeking teen Boys and Girls

Click Here for the new updated post

JIMMY: Male 13-14. Caucasian. Jimmy is cute, but could be on the scrawny side – definitely not the school jock. Loveable, empathetic, smart and interesting. Must have a great sense of humor.

CHRIS: Male 13-14. Caucasian. Slightly, or more than slightly, overweight. Chris is confident, driven, optimistic and a natural leader. Must have a great sense of humor.

NINA: Female 13-14. Caucasian. A natural beauty – she is stunning, but not the “cheerleader” type. Strong and confident, but has an underlying sadness.

These are the same roles listed below, however the characters names are different.

Must send a recent photo, date of birth, email address and phone number

Type character name and actor name in the subject line of email submission.

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Paramount Studios is teaming up with "Lost" executive producer and writer J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot Productions to bring a new project to the big screen. Casting directors Alyssa Weisberg and April Webster have launched a national talent search seeking 13 - 14 year old Boys and Girls for the lead roles in the film. No previous acting experience is necessary, but must have great energy and a wonderful sense of humor and thoughtfulness.

To be considered for the film, you must submit a self-made audition video via email in QuickTime format.

Here are the details on how to submit:

● Please learn the scenes for the appropriate role (Josh/Collin/Natalie)
● You do not need to memorize it but the more familiar you are, the better.
● Have someone read the other character’s lines off camera.
● In addition to the scenes, please tape a short interview so they can get a sense of your wonderful personality. Talk about hobbies, likes, a funny story, etc.
● Start off with a full body shot and then zoom into a medium close up (chest up) and keep the camera stationary.
● Please make sure they can see your face and hear you clearly (it’s best to have your main source of light behind the camera.)
● Please say your first and last name, height and where you are from before you begin the scene
● At the end please say your first and last name again clearly or print your full name on a sheet of paper and hold it up to the camera so they can read it clearly.
● If you are a minor, please state your age and height after you say your name.
● Please do not put a certified delivery if using “yousendit.com”.
● Please compress your movie to the smallest size possible.
● Please do not follow up with emails regarding receipt of the audition. Due to the volume of submissions received, they cannot individually answer everyone.

Here are the characters being cast:

JOSH: Male 13-14. Josh is cute, but could be on the scrawny side – definitely not the school jock. Lovable, empathetic, smart and interesting. Must have a great sense of humor. Should have a Midwestern feel.

COLLIN: Male 13-14. Slightly, or more than slightly, overweight. Collin is confident, driven, optimistic and a natural leader. Must have a great sense of humor. Should have a Midwestern feel.

NATALIE: Female 13-14. A natural beauty – she is stunning, but not the “cheerleader” type. Strong and confident, but has an underlying sadness. Should have a Midwestern feel.

Click Here to download the audition scene for Josh.

Click Here to download the audition scene for Collin.

Click Here to download the audition scene for Natalie.

Note: Auditions have been taking place through talent agents, and the above characters names were Chris, Jimmy, and Nina. However, for the purposes of your audition video, please use the names listed above and on the audition scene downloads.

The QuickTime file that you are attaching to the email MUST be labeled with the name of the person auditioning. In other words, do NOT simply name the file "Untitled Paramount Casting".

All auditions should be labeled with the auditioner's name and sent via email in Apple Quicktime (.mov) format to the following:

selftapes@gmail.com

DO NOT send any streaming video links such as Vimeo, YouTube, etc., as they need to be able to download the clip. If your file is too large for email, you can send it via an auxiliary website like YouSendIt.com

You MUST also download the two following documents, fill them out, scan them and attach to your submission email:

Click Here to download the Talent Search consent and release form.

Click Here to download your contact information form.

The submission deadline is June 7, 2010.

Production Companies:

Do NOT send photos and resumes to the production companies (they will most likely end up in the trash can), they do not cast the films. They hire casting directors who sort through the thousands of submissions.

Paramount Pictures
5555 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90038

Bad Robot Productions
1221 Olympic Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90404

Principal Actor Casting:

Alyssa Weisberg
April Webster
Darlings Casting
1666 Euclid St.
Santa Monica, CA 90404

Extras Casting: TBA

Producer: J.J. Abrams

Director: TBA

Starring:

Currently Casting