Walt Disney Pictures is in pre-production for the live-action feature film "John Carter of Mars", which is an adaptation of the Edgar Rice Burroughs 11-volume Barsoom book series. "John Carter of Mars" is part one of a film trilogy, and will be based on just the first novel. Filming will begin in January, 2010, and will take place in Utah, Texas (Austin), and the UK.


 
 
The casting directors from the same production company that brought you "Cash Cab" are currently casting families, homes and businesses in the New York tri-state area for the third season of WA$TED on Planet Green.





 
 





Veron Davis and the San Fransisco 49ers are hosting the 5th Annual NFL Mansion Party in the Bay Area, CA on Labor Day, September 5th, 2009. The event producers are casting female models between 18 and 30 years of age to work as hosts for the party.


 
 



Casting Directors Nancy Green-Keyes and Matthew Barry are currently looking for two adult twenty-something male leads to co-star in the upcoming feature film "Vengeance: A Love Story". The film is about four rapists who escape conviction, and a police officer that seeks vengeance on behalf of the victim. The film already has signed on Samuel L. Jackson, Abigail Breslin, Dianne Wiest, and Heather Graham.




 
 

The new Disney XD series "I'm In The Band" is in production and currently casting principal actors and extras. The project, from creators Michael Kaplan and Ron Rappaport, will air in 2010 on Disney XD, which launched back in February, 2009. And congratulations to my friend Caitlyn Taylor Love for landing a series regular role!




 
 



Summit Entertainment has acquired the right from Stephenie Meyer to film and distribute Breaking Dawn, the fourth novel in her series. Breaking Dawn is in the early pre-production stages. Sources say that Breaking Dawn will be filmed and released in two parts - "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part I", and "Part II". This has not been confirmed officially by Summit, however author Stephenie Meyer has stated "it would have to be made into multiple movies because it's hard to imagine it fitting into ninety minutes". "Breaking Dawn: Part I" should start shooting in early 2010, with a release scheduled for 2011.






 
 


Universal Studios Family Productions is now accepting auditions to appear as one of the international cheerleading teams in the next "Bring It On" movie. To be considered for the film, your Cheer must upload your Cheerleading Team Exhibition Routine which will be reviewed by the film's casting directors.

Details Here:

Bring It On International Auditions

 
 
Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animation are currently conducting an international talent search for an 8-10 year old girl and a 13-16 year old boy to star in the upcoming big screen movie "The Smurfs". "The Smurfs" will be a live action/animated hybrid film and will be released in 3D and 2D formats on Dec. 17, 2010.




 
 
New Disney Channel series "Good Luck Charlie" auditionsThe new Disney Channel original live-action multi-camera sitcom "Good Luck Charlie" has started production and casting for guest stars, day players, and extras is underway. The pilot for this show was titled "Oops". The show will start taping on August 24, 2009 and is scheduled for a 2010 premiere on Disney Channels around the world.



 
 





Secretariat was one of the most famous thoroughbred race horses in history, winning the Triple Crown in 1973, besting other horses in the Belmont Stakes, the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes. Walt Disney Pictures and Mayhem Pictures have announced an open casting call for chestnut horses to play the title role.