February 23, 2012

"Excused" Casting, reality dating show

Casting for this show asked us to spread the word...



NOW CASTING THE HOTTEST SINGLES IN FOR A NEW DATING SHOW!

ARE YOU READY TO PLAY THE GAME??? 
  • In the game of life and in the dating world, how do you measure up?
  • What’s your dating strategy?
  • How do you get the guy/girl?
  • How good is your “game”?

WILL YOU WIN AND BE PART OF THE LAST COUPLE STANDING...OR BE “EXCUSED”?

The Producers of Blind Date, The Love Test, and The New Dating Story are seeking sexy girls and guys for a show filled with twists, turns and eliminations! Are you up for a challenge?
If you’re hot, single, 21-30 years old and live in So. Cal., email ASAP with your name, age, contact info, city you live in, a current photo, and why you’d be good for the show!
Email: danielle.excused@gmail.com Participants must be US citizens and 21+


Actors who started in 'reality'...

RYAN SEACREST---Blind Date------ American Idol, E! News
EMMA STONE - VH1's In Search of The Patridge Family -- Easy A, Superbad, Zombieland
MATT LANTER - Bravo's Manhunt -- 90210, The Roomate, Vampires Suck, Heroes
JEREMY RENNER - Bravo's The It Factor -- The Hurt Locker, The Town, Mission Impossible 4
KYLE BRANDT -- MTV Real World: Chicago -- Days of Our Lives
TEDDY GEIGER -- VH1's In Search of The Patridge Family -- The Rocker (Rainn Wilson movie), Love Monkey
STEPHEN COLLETTI -- MTV's Laguna Beach -- One Tree Hill (for four years)
MIKE MIZANIN -- MTV's Real World: Back to New York -- Reigning WWE Champion
KRISTEN WIIG -- Spike's The Joe Schmo Show -- SNL, Bridesmaids, Whip It
MICHAELA CONLIN - Bravo's The It Factor -- Bones, The Lincoln Lawyer, Enchanted
ANALEIGH TIPTON -- America's Next Top Model -- The Green Hornet, Crazy Stupid Love (the new Steve Carrell/Ryan Gosling Movie)
YAYA DACOSTA -- America's Next Top Model -- The Kids Are All Right, House, Tron: Legacy, Ugly Betty
JACINDA BARRETT -- MTV Real World: London -- The Last Kiss, The Namesake, Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason

February 17, 2012

SAG and AFTRA Merger News: members-only presentation

This is from a SAG email. It is disappointing that they aren't doing anything interactive for this.
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Shape the Future of Your Union:
Learn More about the Proposed Merger of SAG and AFTRA
All paid-up SAG and AFTRA members in good standing are urged to attend an important online meeting to learn the facts and impact of the merger.
Wednesday, Feb. 22, 4-6 p.m. PT/7-9 p.m. ET

Log in to your SAG.org account to view this members-only presentation
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Featuring
Ken Howard, SAG National President
Robert Reardon, AFTRA National President
Matt Kimbrough, AFTRA National Treasurer
Amy Aquino, SAG National Secretary-Treasurer
Holter Graham, AFTRA National Vice President
Ned Vaughn, SAG 1st National Vice President
Gabrielle Carteris, AFTRA 2nd National Vice President
Mike Hodge, SAG 2nd National Vice President
David Hartley-Margolin, SAG 3rd National Vice President
Rebecca Damon, SAG NY Division Vice President
Anne Gartlan, AFTRA New York Local First Vice President
Kim Roberts Hedgpeth, AFTRA National Executive Director
David White, SAG National Executive Director

Email your questions for the panelists to oneunion@sagaftra.org or on Twitter at #sagaftra.
Documents on the merger, FAQ’s and video information are available now at SAGAFTRA.org. Ballots will be mailed on February 27 to all eligible AFTRA and SAG members to vote on this historic change for your union. Learn the facts, so that you can cast an informed vote.

This meeting is only open to paid-up SAG and AFTRA members in good standing. You must log into your member account on SAG.org and AFTRA.com to view this livestream event. If you are not registered at SAG.org or AFTRA.com, you will need to register in order to access the livestream.
If you need ADA accommodations, please let us know by contacting us at diversity@sag.org or (323) 549-6644.

SAG and AFTRA Merger News: Anti-Merger Lawsuit Looming Against SAG (Exclusive)

From the Hollywood Reporter...

Opponents of SAG-AFTRA merger have prepared a lawsuit against the union and its officers, and are prepared to go into federal court by Tuesday in an effort to halt the merger referendum, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.  (Follow the link below for the full story.)

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/anti-merger-lawsuit-looming-sag-292022

February 2, 2012

SAG and AFTRA Merger News: IMPORTANT SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE 2/2

IMPORTANT SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE

Shape the Future of Your Union: Learn More about the Proposed Merger of SAG and AFTRA

Featuring SAG National President Ken Howard, AFTRA National President Roberta Reardon, SAG Secretary-Treasurer Amy Aquino, SAG 1st VP Ned Vaughn, AFTRA 2nd Vice President Gabrielle Carteris and AFTRA National Treasurer Matt Kimbrough

All paid-up SAG and AFTRA members in good standing are urged to attend an important educational/informational meeting in Los Angeles to learn the facts and impact of the merger.

On January 27 and 28, the national boards of SAG and AFTRA overwhelmingly approved the merger agreement to form one union. Now the decision is in your hands. Ballots will be mailed on February 27 to all eligible AFTRA and SAG members to vote on this historic change for your union. Learn the facts, so that you can cast an informed vote.

What: SAG and AFTRA informational meeting to discuss the terms of the proposed SAG-AFTRA new union.

When: 7-9 p.m., Thursday, February 9, 2012

Where: Museum Square Building (SAG and AFTRA Headquarters)
5757 Wilshire Blvd. Promenade, Lobby Level
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Parking will be validated.

There will be time for Q&A, so please bring your questions. Please note that members of both unions will have two votes. Informational materials contained in the referendum packet are also available on the SAG and AFTRA websites. 

The meeting is only open to paid-up SAG and AFTRA members in good standing. Unfortunately, no guests allowed. Parents/guardians of younger performers under 18 years old are welcome. SAG AND AFTRA MEMBERS, PLEASE BRING YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD (paid thru April 30, 2012) FOR ADMITTANCE.

SAG and AFTRA Merger News: Email to members on 2/1/2012


Email to members on 2/1/2012. For your perusal...
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Dear Member:
As you know, merger referendum ballots are scheduled to be mailed on or about February 27 – but all members of both unions now have access to the complete merger documents now online. Full printed merger documents will also be mailed to each voter along with the referendum ballot, which will be due for return on March 30. This will give each member ample time to make a thoughtful and well-informed decision. Please click the below links to view the SAG-AFTRA Merger Agreement, SAG-AFTRA Constitution and the P&H&R Feasibility Report.
CLICK HERE TO REVIEW THE SAG-AFTRA MERGER AGREEMENT.
CLICK HERE TO REVIEW THE P&H/H&R FEASIBILITY REPORT.
As a reminder, watch for the launch of the new joint website to provide members all the information they will want to consider before casting their votes. The website will include complete merger details, FAQs, and a comprehensive calendar of events to alert members nationwide to informational meetings and other opportunities for learning about the plan. Watch your email later this week for details of the website launch.