Disney Channel’s first 2012 open casting call seeking kids and teens

Selena Gomez Open Casting Call

Selena Gomez was discovered at a Disney open call in the summer of 2004.
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It’s that time of year again for Disney Channel and Disney XD to hold the first official open casting call of 2012, this one in Kansas City, Missouri. Casting directors are seeking boys and girls between the ages of 10 – 18 (or who look like they are 10 – 18) and are interested in acting, dancing, or singing. The purpose of these open casting calls is to discover talented young actors to be considered for upcoming original movies and series produced for Disney Channel and Disney XD.

Dimension Films casting dancers and actors for ‘Scary Movie 5’ lead roles

Anna Faris Scary Movie 5

Anna Faris will not be returning for “Scary Movie 5”.
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Weinstein Company and Dimension Films are now in pre-production on “Scary Movie 5” after a two year wait. The casting directors have sent out casting calls for several lead roles that require dance skills as well as the ability to play comedy in a grounded dramatic style. Other roles for non-dancers of various ages are also being cast. Extras will be hired in both Los Angeles and Vancouver, where shooting will take place beginning June 15, 2012.

Casting going full steam ahead for new roles on ‘American Horror Story’ Season 2

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Lizzie Brocheré landed the second lead role opposite Jessica Lange.
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The hit FX Network Golden Globe Nominated horror-drama series American Horror Story has been renewed for a second season and the award winning casting team is now holding auditions in Los Angeles for new series regulars. The show’s format is anthology based, whereas the story, characters, and location for each season is different. The show’s guest stars and extras will be cast throughout the season, which begins shooting July, 2012. The second season of “American Horror Story” will take place in an East Coast asylum for the criminally insane, although filming will take place in Los Angeles.

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

Ashley Tisdale Adventure Quest

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

Auditions and casting information for ‘Timeless’ starring Liam Hemsworth

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“The Hunger Games” star Liam Hemsworth will play a time traveler in “Timeless”.
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The search is on for the next leading ladies to star opposite Liam Hemsworth in the romantic thriller feature film “Timeless”. In addition to Hemsworth’s wife, and a new love interest, all of the starring and supporting roles are up for grabs in this time-travel movie where Liam’s character Rory builds a machine in order to visit his beloved late wife one last time. The powerhouse production company Relativity Media will begin shooting “Timeless” in Manhattan this coming July, 2012 after Liam Hemsworth wraps filming on “Empire State”.

National talent search for boy and girl to star in feature film ‘Hidden’

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Screen Actors Guild Award nominee Alexander Skarsgard stars in “Hidden”.
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The casting director for the Warner Bros. Pictures elevated horror-thriller feature film “Hidden” is conducting a national talent search to find and unknown girl for the movie’s lead role, as well as a young boy for a supporting role. Submissions are being accepted for the young girl role on the film’s official casting website, being hosted by Cast It Talent, and are completely free of charge. Mail-in submissions are also being accepted for both roles. SAG-AFTRA talent and non-union talent from any area in the United States will be considered. Filming will begin in Summer, 2012.

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

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