 Selena Gomez was discovered at a Disney open call in the summer of 2004.Creative CommonsIt'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.
 Lizzie Brocheré landed the second lead role opposite Jessica Lange.Creative CommonsThe 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.
 Anna Faris has stated that she'd likely return as Cindy Campbell.Creative CommonsWeinstein 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.
 Super Sexy Lily Collins plays the lead role of Clary Fray.Creative CommonsThe first film in The Mortal Instruments series, "City of Bones" is now in pre-production for an August, 2012 start date in New York and Toronto. The casting director has begun auditions for the film's starring roles, and aside from the lead role of Clary Fray, all major parts are up for grabs. Lily Collins has signed on to the starring role, but Jamie Campbell Bower has dropped out of the project in the role of Jace. All major roles are being cast out of Los Angeles, New york, and Toronto - extras will be cast in New York and Toronto.
 It's a Laugh Productions made huge stars of actresses such as Selena Gomez.Creative CommonsIt's a Laugh Productions is currently in pre-production on a new series for Disney XD called "Crash & Bernstein". The network has picked up the series from a pilot episode, and the lead role of a 13 year old boy is being re-cast. The casting director will also be casting guest stars, and day players. The extras, photo-doubles, and stand-ins will be hired throughout production this Summer, 2012. Many kids and teens will be cast. The multi-camera series will launch on Disney XD in Fall, 2012. "Crash & Bernstein" is a live-action comedy with puppetry.
 "The Hunger Games" star Liam Hemsworth will play a time traveler in "Timeless".Creative CommonsThe 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".
 Golden Globe nominee Reba McEntire returns to TV in "Malibu Country".Creative CommonsGolden Globe Award nominee Reba McEntire, who is is the best-selling female country artist of all time, is set to star in her second television series, ABC's upcoming multi-camera half-hour sitcom "Malibu Country". Casting directors in Los Angeles and New York are auditioning actors for series regular and recurring roles. Shooting will take place in Los Angeles, where the show's extras will be cast.
 The stunning beauty Jessica Alba stars in "A.C.O.D." (Adult Children of Divorce).Creative CommonsThe star-studded feature film "A.C.O.D." (Adult Children of Divorce) is starting production in Atlanta, and the casting director is seeking a beautiful, tall, blond female 20 - 30 years old for a "very featured role". Additional featured roles as well as many extras will be hired throughout filming this spring. All of the remaining speaking roles and extras are being cast by the local casting director in Atlanta.
 Gillian Anderson will star in the BBC psychological thriller "The Fall".Creative CommonsCasting directors are urgently looking for females aged 17-20 years old, who look 15 years old maximum with acting experience from Northern Ireland (or the Republic of Ireland) who can sing and/or play the guitar or piano (even if at basic level) for the significant and challenging speaking role of KATIE in the 5 part serial killer drama "The Fall" starring Gillian Anderson which will be filmed in Belfast between the end of March, 2012 – beginning of June, 2012. The Casting directors are also seeking a body builder for a principal acting role.
 Tom Cruise to star in Universal Pictures $100 million film.Creative CommonsUniversal Pictures is currently conducting an international talent search for a lead role in a major feature film with a $100 million dollar budget starring Tom Cruise. Actors who wish to be considered can send in a hardcopy photo and resume to the casting directors, or submit a video audition on the film's official casting website. Shooting will take place in mostly in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Additional filming will take place in Los Angeles, New York, and the country of Iceland. Principal photography will begin on March 19, 2012 and continue through August 12, 2012.
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