Monthly Archives: July 2010

29 07, 2010

Casting is in Session for ABC’s “Super Nanny!”

By |2010-07-29T20:00:39-07:00July 29th, 2010|Categories: Auditions, Casting Calls, THE BUZZ|Tags: , , |1 Comment

Hey Momagers! Are your children driving you nuts?   Had enough sassy back talk, disrespect and shenanigans to last you a life time? ABC is now looking for families with children, ages toddlers to teen, to take part in the hit television series "Super Nanny" featuring Jo Frost, America’s #1 nanny! Call SUPERNANNY CASTING at

28 07, 2010

Lance Kerwin, “James at 16” Child Star, Guilty of Theft

By |2010-07-28T13:17:03-07:00July 28th, 2010|Categories: Cautionary Tales, CHILD ACTORS, Child Stars, Former Child Stars, LEGAL, THE BUZZ|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Lance Kerwin, “James at 16” Child Star, Guilty of Theft

Ugh. Lance Kerwin, former child star of popular 1970's television series "James at 15," and then  "James at 16" has been found guilty of second-degree theft and placed on five years probation in Kauai, Hawaii. Collective sigh. The actor has been ordered to carry out 300 hours of community service and was given credit for

25 07, 2010

7-10 Year Old Male Model Needed This Week for Halloween Costume Catalog Shoot

By |2010-07-25T19:00:38-07:00July 25th, 2010|Categories: Auditions, Open Calls|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on 7-10 Year Old Male Model Needed This Week for Halloween Costume Catalog Shoot

A California-based costume company is seeking a young "Justin Bieber or Macaulay Culkin" type, age range 7-10 years for a one day catalog print shoot working next week. Looking for an animated child that takes direction well, as this shoot will be for Halloween costumes.  Must wear a size 8-10 boys.  This is a paid

21 07, 2010

NATIONWIDE CASTING CALL: 3 Kids Roles for Cameron Crowe Movie W/ Extended Audition Deadline!

By |2010-07-21T21:58:23-07:00July 21st, 2010|Categories: Auditions, Casting Calls, Open Calls, THE BUZZ|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |49 Comments

UPDATE: NEW AUDITION DEADLINE: October 2010 This is an Open Casting Call for MAJOR Motion Picture for 20th Century Fox, “WE BOUGHT A ZOO,” directed by Cameron Crowe the Oscar-winning director of Jerry Maguire & Almost Famous. "We Bought A Zoo” is based on the true life story of Benjamin Mee and his family and

21 07, 2010

Leonardo di Caprio’s Career Advice to Zac Efron, “Don’t Do Heroin.”

By |2010-07-21T10:47:51-07:00July 21st, 2010|Categories: CHILD ACTORS, Child Stars, Former Child Stars, Success Stories, THE BUZZ|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Leonardo di Caprio’s Career Advice to Zac Efron, “Don’t Do Heroin.”

Zac Efron, 22, soon to be seen in Charlie St. Cloud, apparently learns from the mistakes of his celebrity peers. Efron may have also learned a few things about the perils of  "over-exposure" from girlfriend and High School Musical co-star Vanessa Hudgens (pictured left), who received a wave of bad press for nude photos she

20 07, 2010

Bill HB 2515 Addresses PA’s Inadequate Child Labor Laws, but Abuse is Nationwide

By |2010-07-20T12:14:41-07:00July 20th, 2010|Categories: CHILD ACTORS, LEGAL, THE BUZZ|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Bill HB 2515 Addresses PA’s Inadequate Child Labor Laws, but Abuse is Nationwide

"Children are not to be used as a Commodity, having their childhoods sold to the highest bidder." The petition statement below is from Care2 Petition Website sent to us via Janet Palazzotto of non-profit, child actor advocacy group A Minor Consideration: "Welcome!   My name is Irene.   I am a mom with 8 children. I am

20 07, 2010

Profile: Lesley Bryce, Go-To-Photographer for Hollywood’s Up & Comers, Gives 5 Headshot Tips for Child Actors

By |2017-05-16T05:10:02-07:00July 20th, 2010|Categories: Head Shot Photographers, Product Reviews, THE BUZZ|Tags: , , , , , |2 Comments

I had the pleasure of meeting photographer Lesley Bryce in June of this year when my daughter Jordan did a photo shoot for L.A.'s  favorite kids clothing store, Hipster Kid (below).  Lesley is an accomplished photographer and member of the Professional Photographers of America whose work you've likely seen in Popstar Magazine, PopCon and on

14 07, 2010

CASTING CALL: 10-12 Year Old Girl to Play Lead Role in Motion Picture

By |2010-07-14T11:53:49-07:00July 14th, 2010|Categories: THE BUZZ|Tags: , , |21 Comments

Original Film and Cinemagic Productions are currently in pre-production on the feature film "Dance of the Mirlitons," and are seeking a slightly overweight or physically awkward 1o-12 year old girl to play Kristen Bell's daughter.  Original Film has produced the films "Fast and Furious," "The Bounty Hunter,"  "I Am Legend,"  "xXx: State of the Union," 

13 07, 2010

Dakota Fanning on Growing Up in Marie Claire’s August Issue

By |2010-07-13T16:50:10-07:00July 13th, 2010|Categories: CHILD ACTORS, Child Stars, Former Child Stars, In the News, Success Stories, Teen Stars, THE BUZZ|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Dakota Fanning on Growing Up in Marie Claire’s August Issue

Soon-to-be "Former" Child Star, Dakota Fanning, 16, graces the cover of Marie Claire's August issue.  The "Eclipse" and "The Runaways" starlet continues to evolve into a mature actress, trading in yesteryear's' Kaiya Eve Pettiskirts for a a leather-trimmed blue graphic-print Proenza Schouler dress among other sophisticated but age appropriate looks.  My fave is Fanning with

10 07, 2010

NYC CASTING CALL: 3 Boys & 1 Girl, Ages 5-11 Years

By |2010-07-10T10:40:27-07:00July 10th, 2010|Categories: Auditions, Casting Calls|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on NYC CASTING CALL: 3 Boys & 1 Girl, Ages 5-11 Years

Sharp Entertainment is looking to cast aspiring child actors for recreation sequences in their pilot "Celebrity Nightmares Decoded" for the Bio Channel. Seeking: 3 boys ages 5-11 dark hair, Caucasian 1 girl ages 5-8 brown hair , Caucasian The shoot will be in the New York Metropolitan Area one day during the week of July

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