Benjamin Cast for Breaking Dawn!

We are also so excited about Breaking Dawn and any info we can get on it is a good thing! Whether it is casting or locations, we want all the details we can get!

When New Moon was cast, there was lots of new characters to cast and we anxiously awaited the announcement. With Breaking Dawn, we are introduced to a whole swarm of new characters with the introduction of the new vampire clans! This will mean tons of new actors to welcome into the Twilight Family! The first of these is Rami Malek, who has been cast as Benjamin, a member of the Egyptian coven of Vampires. Most people remember Benjamin because he is a vampire with a special talent, he can manipulate the elements. He is one of Edwards best friends and described as being very good looking!

If you are thinking you know Rami from some where, you are probably right! As soon as I saw his picture I knew I recognized him! A quick Google search shows that Rami has been in many famous shows, in fact he just one an Emmy for his role as Merriell Shelton in the mini-series, The Pacific. He also played Ahkmenrah in Night at the Museum, which is what recognized him from!

I think he will make a good Benjamin! I always pictured him with boyish charm! But what do you guys think? Is the casting good? Who would you choose to play the role? Share your opinions with us!

Summit Clears up Twilight Rumors

With a subject as popular as Twilight is to talk about, rumors and confusion are sure to run rapid. We have all heard the rumors and gossip and wished we knew what was true and what was completely made up. Well, Summit has heard our pleas and they have cleared up some of the rumors and provided us with the REAL information! Check it out:

- There is only one casting director working on THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN films right now – Deborah Zane. As of right now no local auditions are being held. If Deborah’s name is not attached to it in some form or another, it is not legitimate. She is also not putting out nationwide casting notices. Once again – as was the case with NEW MOON and ECLIPSE – any ads you see are completely false. She has set up an e-mail address specifically for casting inquiries (BreakingDawnCast@gmail.com). Don’t get taken advantage of by casting scams!

- The rumor about Renesmee’s name being changed in BREAKING DAWN is FALSE.

- Despite appearing on Xavier’s IMDb page, Riley will NOT appear in the Breaking Dawn movie.

- Any current information about the US release date of the Eclipse DVD has not been confirmed. Summit has not announced it yet.

So much good news! I am glad to hear it! What about you guys? Have more questions that didn’t get answered? Leave them in the comment box!!

Ashley and Kellan Controversy

When I first heard the rumors of Ashley Greene and Kellan Lutz battling for more money with the hazard of being fired, I quickly dismissed it, I mean this is the first time we have heard these rumors. However, the rumors don’t seem to be going anywhere, in fact they seem to be building and being backed up by some pretty reliable sources. So waht is the story everyone is buzzing about?

Apparently all the actors have been signed on to do the last movie in the series, Breaking Dawn. But if the movie is split into two movies, which has all but been confirmed, new contracts will need to be drawn up. These new contracts will make it possible for new negotations to be made. Reportedly, Rob, Kristen, and Taylor have all been signed and are good to go, but other stars are fighting for better deals. With the time inbetween the movies, Ashley and Kellan have been offered roles in other, better paying films. So, they are calling for Summit to increase their pay if they want them in the movie.

Summit has been through this before with Rob and Kristen, as well as with Rachelle. With Rob and Kristen, their pay was increased, however with Rachelle, she took the better paying job and lost the role of Victoria. Their are whispers that Summit might drop one of them to set an example.

So now is the time to take sides, what do you guys think? On one hand Summit needs to have a firm hand so that they are not taken advantage of. Also, Twilight is sure to make the stars tons of money so should they just be grateful and keep their mouths yet? However, Ashley and Kellan are great actors who are in high demand. They have more then earned their pay and Twilight is making enough money that they should start paying their stars better. So, should Summit get a clue and pay up?

Take a side, voice you opinion!

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Casting for “The Host” Official

Stephenie Meyer is the author that brought us the Twilight books, but she is also the author of The Host, which is also in pre-production of becoming the next big movie.

Just like with Twilight, the casting for this is going to be un-known actors, this is where you come in. For all of you who are interested in acting, and I know there are a lot of you I see all your comments, this is your chance to STAR in a major motion picture.  Auditions are being held in Los Angeles to find actors to play principal characters including:

Melanie Stryder- The Host. Female, early 20’s, tall athletic, naturally tan skin, attractive, long dark brown hair, and hazel eyes.

Wanda- The soul who inhabits Mel. This character is a female Voice Over

Jamie Stryder- Melanie’s Brother.  14-16, shaggy black curly hair, and chocolate brown eyes.

Jared Howe- Love interest for Melanie. Male, 20’s, physically fit, tan, sienna-colored eyes, and sun bleached hair.

There are many more roles to be great for this movie! Filming starts early 2011. i don’t have an exact location for auditions, but as soon as I know I will pass the word along. Casting is being done by Francine Maisler. For more information check out Acting Auditions.org

Are you interested in auditioning? What character could you play? Share your comments with us!

Kristen and Rob to Star in Another Romantic Comedy

Rob and Kristen make such a good on screen couple, and rumored off screen couple, so why wouldn’t they star in more Romantic comedies together? Summit has bought the film rights to the popular book Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus and they already know they have the perfect power couple.

Many great stars have made their fame by playing the perfect pairs in Romantic comedies, for example Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan and Summit knows they have a good thing going with Rob and Kristen. Before Twilight, Summit was a small independent company just minutes away from selling to the highest bidder. Now, with Rob and Kristen, they have completely transformed into more then they ever could have imagined! But it is not just ticket sales that Rob and Kristen are good at, They are also huge in Media attention and their products are flying off the shelves. So of course, ask Summit who they would hire to make money for their romantic comedies and they would have to answer Rob and Kristen.

There is no official word on this movie yet, especially since Rob and Kristen are still contracted for the last two breaking Dawn movies, but as soon as I know more I will let you know!

What other great roles could Rob and Kristen play? Share your ideas with us!!

Principal Roles in Stephenie Meyer’s “The Host”

Twilighters love Stephenie because she was the one that brought us Twilight in the first place. But Stephenie is known for more then just her great vampire stories, she is also the author of the book The Host, another popular book that is a bout the relationship between a woman and the being living inside her. Sounds weird right? Sure, but writing books that are a little different is what we love so much about Stephenie!

Well, now they are making a movie about this as well and you have the opportunity to play Principal characters in this movie. Just like with Twilight, the directors of The Host are looking for new talent, unknown actors. There is official casting call yet but they are planning to start filming early next year.  Stay tuned here for all the information about where and when. But for know, you can check out Acting Auditions.com to get information on how to be prepared!

Are you going to audition? What role do you want? Keep us in the loop!

Be in a Movie with Rob!

I know for a fact that a lot of people who read this blog are people who have hopes of being in the acting business. I get hundreds of  comments from all of you about how you want to be in Breaking Dawn and what skills you have. Unfortunately, I don’t have any news about Breaking Dawn casting yet, but I do have an opportunity for you to be in a movie with Rob Pattinson.

Rob is filming a new movie called “Water for Elephants” with the great Reese Witherspoon. According to Acting Auditions.com the movie is about a young man named Jacob Jankowski who gets recruit into the circus as a vet. Set in the Great Depression, the now 90 year old Jacob remembers the good and bad times at the circus. While there he meets Marlena who is married August, the twisted animal trainer. He also meets Rosie, the untrainable elephant that was to bring hope to this traveling show. The trio grow in love and trust which is their only hope for survival.

Rob is playing Jacob ( I know, irony!) and Reese is playing Marlena. Right now they are hiring for supporting actors and the filming is set for May. Send resumes and headshots to:

Denise Chamian
1438 N. Gower Street
Building 35
Suite 270
Hollywood, CA 90028

For More information check out Acting Auditions.com, they are really the ones with all the answers!!
Best of Luck!!

Are you going to audition? Share your stories with us!

Leverage Camp Update

So, last week I told you all about an acting camp that was going on down here in Portland for the show Leverage. That camp was this past weekend and all we are hearing is glowing reports about how well it went! In fact even the Oregonian paper was reporting about the action!

Leverage Boot Camp was a weekend long event that held classes teaching people about acting and how to get parts. There were specific camps focusing on the different acting parts, there was a Thug camp, a kids camp, teen camp, a behind the scenes camp, and a beginner camp. Each of these camps featured classes that were specific to the group. These classes included lessons, improv, Q and A’s, and so much more. It was truly an experience for anyone interested in acting. The biggest advantage to it was that it was actual movie makers and actors teaching these classes, so they knew what they were talking about and when they gave direction, you listened.

The camp was not just about having fun acting though, it was chance to grow more actors in our community. Lana Veenker, local casting director and organizer for the camp expressed her concerns in this quote from the Oregonian

“My worst fear,” Veenker says, “is that one day we find we’ve used up all the good actors in Portland.”

So they spend the weekend training acting hopefuls, and pushing them to there limit. I loved this story from a camper, Joe Chouinard 34 from Forest Grove, OR

In a Saturday afternoon session, acting coach Robert Blanche worked on a brief scene with Chouinard playing a detective who’s visiting a psychic.

The line was, “I’m embarrassed to be here,” and Chouinard sounded self-conscious saying it. Blanche asked whether the line felt authentic to him.

“I am embarrassed to be here,” Chouinard said. He’s nervous getting up in front of crowds, he said. “I thought I was going to be a thug, so I could come in and mug somebody.”

The others in the room laughed.

“You can use that,” Blanche said. “Use the fact you’re embarrassed about being here.”

Afterward, Chouinard said, “I did not expect to be acting at all. I just thought you had to come and be big and mean-looking.” A competitive bodybuilder, Chouinard is plenty big. But his large brown eyes are gentle, not mean.

“I have no delusions of grandeur,” he said. “I’m not going to replace Tim Hutton. But I could stand in the background, looking menacing.”

There are many more stories just like this one, but they all have the same conclusion, Leverage Boot Camp was more then successful, it was an experience they will never forget.

Leverage Boot Camp

Twilight isn’t the only fun that we have down here in Portland!! In fact lots of TV shows and movies are making their way to Oregon for filming. One of are biggest show is Leverage and it is one of my favorites!! Lana Veenker, one of the principal casting directors for Twilight, also casts this show and she is giving hopeful actors a chance to land key roles in this show, it is called Leverage Boot Camp, here are the details.

This weekend (Feb. 6th-7th) Lana Veenker’s is hosting Leverage Boot Camp through her educational division, Tools 4 Actors. Basically casting is going on for season 3 and many of the actors who played thugs and stuntmen are no longer eligible for roles in the show. So Lana and TNT have several different camps that are workshops that train potential actors on how to be stuntmen and thugs. Here are the camps:

*Thug Camp - 12 hours of instruction, plus 2 lunchtime Q&As

*Beginner Camp - 10 hours of instruction, plus 2 lunchtime Q&As ( + optional stunt class)

*Kid Camp - 6 hours of instruction, plus 1 lunchtime Q&A ( + optional parent class)

*Teen Camp - 6 hours of instruction, plus 1 lunchtime Q&A ( + optional parent class)

*Behind-the-Scenes Camp - 2 hours of instruction, plus 1 lunchtime Q&A ( + optional stunt class and/or additional lunchtime Q&A)

This is just a workshop to teach the skills and not an audition so participating does not guarantee a spot on the show, but it is still an amazing opportunity! for more information go to Lana’s Website or to the Boot Camp registration page. Good Luck!

Are you going to go to boot camp? Share the experience with us!!

Forks Reality Show Update

Hey Twilighters!! Ok so a few days ago I gave you some info about a reality show starting in Forks, Wa, the hometown of Bella and the Cullens. Well, now I have a bit more info for you, including pictures courtesy of Chris Cook at the Forks Forum!!

The casting call took place today and will be continuing on until tomorrow. Tons of Forks locals, Twilight fans and not Twilight fans arrived at the Vagabond restaurant for their chance to be on this show and they all seem to be very excited. Forks Highschoolers: Heather Nelson, Taylor Pearson, and Lauren Henry are all show in the picture below filling out the questionnaires that will be used to determine who makes it in to the show.

Like I mentioned before this a reality show but there is no more information about the actual details of the show beyond that is a show “based on local residents life in Twilight’s hometown” What we do know is that television producer Zig Gauthier is getting some help from Dazzled by Twilight store owner, Annette Root.

I can’t wait to hear all the specifics of the show and see who made it in, We have a few friends down in Forks and it would be cool to see some familiar faces, plus I can’t wait to see how Twilight related it is, I mean how could it not be!! Stay tuned for more details!!

Got any details of your own? Did you go to the casting call? Share your stories with us!!

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