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Major New Line Cinema feature film 'The Conjuring' auditions in North Carolina

New Line Cinema The Conjuring Auditions

"The Conjuring" has a 2013 release date.
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New Line Cinema, Safran Company, and Evergreen Media Group, LLC are ready to begin principal photography on the upcoming thriller feature film "The Conjuring" in February, 2012. Shooting will take place entirely in North Carolina at Wilmington's spectacular EUE/Screen Gems Studios and other locations in and around the Wilmington area. The film's main stars are being cast in Los Angeles

"The Conjuring" focuses on the life story of Ed and Lorraine Warren, famous 1950s paranormal investigators involved with the real-life Amityville investigation that inspired the movie "The Amityville Horror." The Warrens claimed to investigate more than 10,000 hauntings during their careers. They founded the New England Society for Psychic Research and the Occult Museum, both in Connecticut.

Australian filmmaker James Wan will direct "The Conjuring" from a screenplay written by twin brothers Chad and Carey Hayes. Wan, who is known for making brutally violent horror films, has directed and/or produced such films as "Saw I - VI," "Saw 3D: The Final Chapter," "Dead Silence," and "Death Sentence". He will also be directing "Spectre" starring Nicole Kidman after filming wraps on "The Conjuring".

Summit Entertainment was originally attached to the project back in June, 2009, however the film went into turnaround and New Line Cinema took over the rights for the movie, which includes life rights to the Perron family, whose experiences in their Rhode Island home informs the film, and Ed and Lorraine Warren, experts in paranormal activities who investigated and battled the activities occurring in the Perron household and did the same in the cases that inspired "The Amityville Horror" and "The Haunting in Connecticut." Ghosts and demonic possession are at the center of "The Conjuring" plot.

Peter Safran will produce under his Safran Company banner. In addition to producing films, Safran is also a talent manager whose clients include Djimon Hounsou, David Hyde Pierce, and Paul Reiser. Although not a client, Paul Walker has starred in the last two as yet to be released Safron Company films. Tony DeRosa-Grund will produce via the Evergreen Media, LLC banner. Senior Vice President of Production Walter Hamada will oversee for New Line Cinema.

A major component of attracting films such as "The Conjuring" to North Carolina has been the first class production space, studios, and technological infrastructure provided by EUE/Screen Gems. Their lot offers 50 acres, 10 stages and 150,000 square feet of clear-span production space. Combine this with the additional incentives of a 25% refundable tax credit (effective January 1, 2010) and an accommodations tax exemption, and it is easy to see why film and television production is booming in North Carolina.

Minors and foreign talent must be legally eligible to work in the state of North Carolina and in the United States.

The 2012 North Carolina Actors Resource Guide eBook includes the following information and documents for minors and foreign talent who would like to audition for "The Conjuring" or work as an extra on the film:

• USA Child Actor Work Permit Requirements
• North Carolina Child Performer Labor Law Information
• North Carolina Youth Employment Certificate Instructions
• North Carolina Youth Approval To Work Late Hours Form
• North Carolina Minor Intention To Employ Form
• North Carolina Dept. of Labor Rules and Regulations Relative to Employment of Children under 16 Years of Age.
• Immigration Work Permit Information
• Non-Immigrant Visa Application
• Links for Child Labor Information

In addition to the following Louisiana Actors Resources:

• Audition Tips
• How To Make an Audition Video
• Casting Directors List
• Extras Casting Directors List
• Talent Agents List
• Acting Coaches, Classes, and Schools List
• Headshot Photographers List
• Headshot Mass Printing Photo Labs
• Actors Unions
• Sample Actors Resume
• Sample Beginning Actors Resume
• Sample Cover Letters
• General Talent Agent Information
• Entertainment Industry Terminology
• Miscellaneous Resources
• PDF Users Guide

The 2012 North Carolina Actors Resource Guide eBook is available here.

Principal Actor Casting

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.

Los Angeles:

Anne McCarthy
Engine Media Group
PO Box 1859
Venice, CA 90291

Wilmington:

Craig Fincannon
Lisa Mae Fincannon
Mark Fincannon
Fincannon & Associates, Inc
Point Harbor Marina
1560 Point Harbor Road
Wilmington, NC 28401

Extras Casting

Wilmington:

Vanessa Neimeyer
2202 Plaza Drive
Wilmington, NC 28405

Production Companies:

Do NOT send photos and resumes to the production companies, as they will most likely end up being thrown away. They do not cast the films, rather they hire casting directors who sort through the thousands of submissions.

"The Conjuring" Production Office
EUE/Screen Gems Studios
1223 23rd Street North
Wilmington, NC 28405

New Line Cinema
116 N. Robertson Blvd.
Suite 200
Los Angeles, CA 90048

Safran Company
8748 Holloway Drive
West Hollywood, CA 90069

Evergreen Media Group, LLC
923 High Meadow Ranch Drive
Magnolia, TX 77355

Producers: Peter Safran, Tony DeRosa-Grund, Walter Hamada

Director: James Wan

Starring:

Patrick Wilson
Vera Farmiga
Ron Livingston
Lili Taylor
Shannon Kook
Hanely Caswell

Story:

Supernatural thriller concerning the Perron family, whose experiences in their Rhode Island home informs the film, and Ed and Lorraine Warren, experts in paranormal activities who investigated and battled the activities occurring in the Perron household and did the same in the cases that inspired "The Amityville Horror" and "The Haunting in Connecticut."

Auditions for major feature film 'Burt Wonderstone' with all-star cast

Burt Wonderstone Auditions Casting Calls

"Burt Wonderstone" will film in Los Angeles and Las Vegas.
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From the producer that brought you such films as "The Hangover," "I Am Number Four," "The Butterfly Effect I, II & III," "American Pie I, II, and III" comes the upcoming New Line Cinema comedy feature film "Burt Wonderstone" starring a powerhouse cast lineup of Steve Carell, Jim Carrey, Steve Buscemi, James Gandolfini, Olivia Wilde, Alan Arkin, and Brad Garrett. Auditions for numerous supporting and day players, and many many extras is underway and will be ongoing through filming.

"Burt Wonderstone" follows the life of Las Vegas magician Burt Wonderstone (Steve Carell) as he reunites his magic act with former partner Anton Lovecraft (Steve Buscemi) to take on a dangerous, street magician (Jim Carrey). The film is based on the story "Burt Dickenson: The Most Powerful Magician on Planet Earth" by Tyler Mitchell and Chad Kultgen. The film has been in development at New Line Cinema since 2006.

Two-time Primetime Emmy winning Don Scardino is directing "Burt Wonderstone" from an adapted screenplay written by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein. Four-time Academy Award nominated filmmaker Jason Reitman did a final polish on the script. Primetime Emmy winning television director Charles McDougall was originally set to direct "Burt Wonderstone", but was replaced in April, 2011 by Scardino.

The production company BenderSpink will shoot the film in Los Angeles and Las Vegas beginning on January 9th, 2011. BenderSpink has a production deal with New Line Cinema and another with Walt Disney Pictures. Richard Brener will oversee production for Warner Bros. Pictures, and Sam Brown will oversee production for New Line Cinema. In addition to starring in "Burt Wonderstone," Steve Carell will also serve as one of the film's producers.

Minors and foreign talent must be legally eligible to work in the state of California and in the United States.

The 2012 Los Angeles Actors Resource Guide eBook includes the following information and documents for minors and foreign talent who would like to audition for "Burt Wonderstone" or work as an extra:

• USA Child Actor Work Permit Requirements
• California Child Actor Permit Application
• California Minors Summary Chart
• Child Actor Coogan Trust Deposit Instructions
• California Division of Labor Standards Offices
• Immigration Work Permit Information
• Non-Immigrant Visa Application

In addition to the following Los Angeles Actors Resources:

• Audition Tips
• How To Make an Audition Video
• Casting Directors List
• Talent Agents List
• General Talent Agent Information
• Los Angeles Acting Classes List
• Acting Classes for Young Actors in Los Angeles
• Headshot Photographers List
• Actors Unions
• Sample Actors Resume
• Sample Beginning Actors Resume
• Sample Cover Letters
• Entertainment Industry Terminology
• Miscellaneous Los Angeles Resources
• Actors Unions
• PDF Users Guides

The 2012 Los Angeles Actors Resource Guide eBook is available here.

Principal Actor Casting

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.

Los Angeles:

Lisa Beach
Sarah Katzman
606 N. Larchmont Blvd.
Suite 311
Los Angeles, CA 90004

Extras Casting

Los Angeles:

Chris Bustard
Central Casting
220 S Flower Street
Burbank, CA 91502
Registration Info: (818) 562-2755
(Do not send photos to Central, you must register in person)

Las Vegas:

Central Casting
220 S Flower Street
Burbank, CA 91502
Additional extras casting registration information to be posted.

Production Companies:

Do NOT send photos and resumes to the production companies, as they will most likely end up being thrown away. They do not cast the films, rather they hire casting directors who sort through the thousands of submissions.

"Burt Wonderstone" Production Office
4000 Warner Blvd.
Building 133
Burbank, CA 91522

BenderSpink
5870 W. Jefferson Blvd.
Studio E
Los Angeles, CA 90016

Carousel Productions
4000 Warner Blvd.
Building 144
Burbank, CA 91522

Dark and Stormy Entertainment
C/O Paramount Studios
The Wilder Building
5555 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90038

New Line Cinema
116 N. Robertson Blvd
Suite 200
Los Angeles, CA 90048

Warner Bros. Pictures
4000 Warner Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91522

Producers:

Steve Carell
Chris Bender
JC Spink
Tyler Mitchell
Vance DeGeneres
Charlie Hartsock

Director:

Don Scardino

Starring:

Steve Carell - Burt Wonderstone
Jim Carrey - Steve Haines
Steve Buscemi - Anton Lovecraft
James Gandolfini - Doug Munny
Olivia Wilde - Jane (aka Nicole)
Alan Arkin - Rance Hanson
Brad Garrett - Dom (Burt's Business Manager)

Story:

Longtime Las Vegas favorite, magician Burt Wonderstone (Steve Carell), and his sidekick, Anton Lovecraft (Steve Buscemi), have allowed their show to grow stale, while up-and-coming Steve Haines (Jim Carrey), is stealing the limelight. Entitled, cynical and jaded, Burt finds himself out of a job and broke, while Anton heads to Cambodia to spread the joy of magic to hungry villagers. It takes Burt's original mentor, Rance Hanson (Alan Arkin), to talk sense into glum Burt, as well as a good kick in the keester by his adoring assistant, Jane (Olivia Wilde), to get Burt on track - back doing magic with all the zeal and passion that compelled him as a youngster

Auditions for 'I, Frankenstein' in Los Angeles, New York, and Melbourne, Australia

I Frankenstein Auditions Casting Calls

"I, Frankenstein" will hit theaters February 22, 2013.
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The Australian production company Hopscotch Features and Lakeshore Entertainment are set to commence principal photography on the gothic thriller feature film "I, Frankenstein" in the Melbourne, Australia area. Auditions for supporting roles and day players is underway in Los Angeles, New York, and Melbourne. All of the film's extras, photo doubles, and stand-ins will be cast in Victoria, Australia.

"I, Frankenstein" is based on the graphic novel created by Kevin Grevioux. The story follows the original monster of Victor Frankenstein who is the only force that stands between the human race and an uprising of supernatural creatures determined to overthrow the world. Grevioux was also co-creator of the "Underworld" film franchise in which he played the role of "Raze".

Australian filmmaker Stuart Beattie is directing "I, Frankenstein". He also penned the screenplay that was originally written by Kevin Grevioux. Beattie made his directorial debut with the film "Tomorrow, When the War Began", which broke box office records in Australia. His writing credits include "Collateral," "Derailed," "30 Days of Night," "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra," and all of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" films.

Gary Lucchesi, Tom Rosenberg and Richard Wright are producing "I, Frankenstein" for Lakeshore Entertainment. Andrew Mason and Troy Lum are producing for Hopscotch Films, and Kevin Grevioux will executive produce. Lionsgate will distribute in the U.S. and E1/Hopscotch will distribute in Australia.

The "I, Frankenstein" production will employ around 500 local cast and crew members in Victoria. Child Talent and Foreign Talent must be legally eligible to work in Australia. The 2012 Australia Actors Resource Guide eBook includes the following documents for minors and foreign talent who would like to work on "I, Frankenstein":

• Guidelines on entry into Australia of foreign actors for the purpose of employment in film and television productions.
• Australian Entertainment Visa Application
• Application for a temporary Australian residence visa download
• Entertainment Industry Child Labour Laws
• Immigration Work Permit Information
• Non-Immigrant Visa Application

In addition to the following Australian Actors Resources:

• Casting Directors List
• Talent Agents List
• General Talent Agent Information
• Acting Classes and Schools List
• Headshot Photographers List
• Audition Tips
• How To Make an Audition Video
• Sample Actors Resume
• Sample Beginning Actors Resume
• Sample Cover Letters
• Entertainment Industry Terminology
• Miscellaneous Australia Actors Resources
• PDF Users Guides

The 2012 Australia Actors Resource Guide eBook is available here.

Principal Actor Casting

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.

Los Angeles:

Sig De Miguel
14622 Ventura Blvd.
Suite 755
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

New York:

Stephen Vincent
36 East 20th Street
3rd Floor
New York, NY 10003

Melbourne, AU:

Anousha Zarkesh
131 Jersey Road
Woollahra NSW 2025
Australia

Extras Casting

Melbourne, AU:

"I, Frankenstein" Extras Casting
c/o Docklands Studios
476 Docklands Drive
Docklands, Victoria, 3008
Australia

Production Companies:

Do NOT send photos and resumes to the production companies, as they will most likely end up being thrown away. They do not cast the films, rather they hire casting directors who sort through the thousands of submissions.

Lakeshore Entertainment Group, LLC
9268 W. Third Street
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Lionsgate
2700 Colorado Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90404

Hopscotch Films
Queen Street
Chippendale
Sydney NSW 2008
Australia

Filming Location:

Docklands Studios
476 Docklands Drive
Docklands, Victoria, 3008
Australia

(The studio artists entrance is directly opposite the tram terminus in Docklands Drive).

Various locations in and around Melbourne, AU.

Producers:

Tom Rosenberg
Gary Lucchesi
Richard Wright
Andrew Mason
Troy Lum
Kevin Grevioux

Director:

Stuart Beattie

Starring:

Aaron Eckhart
Yvonne Strahovski
Bill Nighy
Socratis Otto
Miranda Otto

Story:

A story that brings together classic monster characters, including Frankenstein's Monster, the Invisible Man, Dracula and the Hunchback of Notre Dame, in a contemporary film noir setting. The Monster, for example, has evolved, learned how to control his anger and now acts as a private investigator. Dracula, meanwhile, is a kingpin of crime, and the Invisible Man is a secret operative.

Actor and extras casting for supernatural thriller film 'Flight 7500'

Flight 7500 Auditions Extras Casting

Shooting on the supernatural thriller "Flight 7500" will take place in Los Angeles.
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CBS Films in association with Vertigo Entertainment and Ozla Pictures are set begin principal photography on the supernatural thriller film "Flight 7500". The casting directors are auditioning actors for supporting and day player roles, and the extras are being cast throughout filming. There will be many featured background actor roles for airport personnel and passengers, as well as passengers on the plane that the film takes place in. Shooting will take place in Los Angeles beginning October 31, 2011.

Japanese filmmaker Takashi Shimizu will direct "Flight 7500" from a script written based on his own idea. Shimizu is best known for the Ju-on series of horror films, from which he filmed three english speaking versions that were released as "The Grudge," "The Grudge 2," and "The Grudge 3". "The Grudge 4" is in the works for filming in 2012. The film will be a reboot of the series, rather than a direct sequel and is expected to introduce a new storyline. Worldwide box office revenues for the first three "Grudge" films have exceeded $257 million USD.

"The Grudge" producers, Taka Ichise and Roy Lee, are reuniting with director Takashi Shimizu for "Flight 7500". Ichise is a veteran film producer and founder of the Los Angeles-based independent production company OZLA Pictures, Inc. OZLA has produced such films as "American Yakuza", starring Viggo Mortensen, which became a huge video success in the UK and Australia; "No Way Back", starring Russell Crowe; and "Crying Freeman", starring Mark Dacascos, which reached number one at the box office in both France and South Korea. Roy Lee is a Korean American producer who regularly takes well known Asian films and remakes them for American audiences. Examples include "The Ring," "The Grudge" and "The Departed". Lee co-owns his production company, Vertigo Entertainment. Steven Schneider (Paranormal Activity 1, 2 & 3) will also produce.

"Flight 7500" stars the incredibly beautiful Amy Smart and handsome Ryan Kwanten as a honeymooning couple on a flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo, Japan. The film is a "claustrophobic" thriller set on a transpacific airliner where the passengers encounter what appears to be a supernatural force. Smart recently wrapped filming on the ABC Family telefilm "12 Dates of Christmas", and Kwanten is a series regular on HBO's "True Blood".

Minors and foreign talent must be legally eligible to work in the state of California and in the United States.

The 2012 Los Angeles Actors Resource Guide eBook includes the following information and documents for minors and foreign talent who would like to audition for "Flight 7500" or work as an extra:

• USA Child Actor Work Permit Requirements
• California Child Actor Permit Application
• California Minors Summary Chart
• Child Actor Coogan Trust Deposit Instructions
• California Division of Labor Standards Offices
• Immigration Work Permit Information
• Non-Immigrant Visa Application

In addition to the following Los Angeles Actors Resources:

• Audition Tips
• How To Make an Audition Video
• Casting Directors List
• Talent Agents List
• General Talent Agent Information
• Los Angeles Acting Classes List
• Acting Classes for Young Actors in Los Angeles
• Headshot Photographers List
• Actors Unions
• Sample Actors Resume
• Sample Beginning Actors Resume
• Sample Cover Letters
• Entertainment Industry Terminology
• Miscellaneous Los Angeles Resources
• Actors Unions
• PDF Users Guides

The 2012 Los Angeles Actors Resource Guide eBook is available here.

Principal Actor Casting

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.

Los Angeles:

Dom Posseren
Kelly Wagner
Kelly Wagner Casting
955 S. Carrillo Drive
Suite 300
Los Angeles CA 90048

Extras Casting

Central Casting
220 S Flower Street
Burbank, CA 91502
Registration Information Line: (818) 562-2755

Production Companies:

Do NOT send photos and resumes to the production companies, as they will most likely end up being thrown away. They do not cast the films, rather they hire casting directors who sort through the thousands of submissions.

"Flight 7500" Production Office
Granville Pictures
4024 Radford Avenue
Bungalow 11
Studio City, CA 91604

CBS Films
11800 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90025

Ozla Pictures, Inc.
1800 Camino Palmero Street
Los Angeles, CA 90046

Vertigo Entertainment
9348 Civic Center Drive
Mezzanine Level
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Room 101, Inc.
9255 W. Sunset Blvd.
Suite 515
Los Angeles, CA 90069

Lionsgate
2700 Colorado Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90404

Producers: Roy Lee, Taka Ichise


Director: Takashi Shimizu

Starring:

Amy Smart - Liz
Ryan Kwanten - Rick

Story:

A claustrophobic thriller set on a transpacific airliner where the passengers encounter what appears to be a supernatural force. A group of passengers board a plane flying from LA to Tokyo, a routine flight which begins to deteriorate when a passenger dies on board, triggering, apparently, other deaths as well.