In this MySpace video interview with "Band Slam" co-star Vanessa Hudgens, Alyson Michalka (of Ally & AJ fame) tells aspiring child performers: "Only get in the business if you're really passionate about it and you want to do it because you love music or acting not because you want to famous or have money or
On Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 8 p.m. the "Donate Life Concert Series" featuring talented Disney teen star Ashley Tisdale is open FREE to the public at the upscale outdoor mall, Americana at Brand in Glendale, CA. Ashley Tisdale is the adorable actress your kids know and love from the mega-hit High School Musical franchise
Walt Disney is surely turning in his frozen cryonic chamber grave this morning. In a seeming effort not to be outdone by the naked elephant in the room (Vanessa Hudgens latest camera phone pics) Miley Cyrus' performance at the Teen Choice Awards had her making her grand entrance via a trailer home and concluding with
William Morris talent agent Bonnie Liedke discusses the four traits she looks for in child actors she may potentially represent: Looks, Talent, Poise, and Charm. Of the latter trait she expounds, "Once they have that 5 seconds [in her office] you hope to god they can be very engaging." Liedke represents "High School Musical" stars
"I'm not creating a career for a 'child' actor. I'm creating a career for an actor."
Courtesy of Back Stage: Former child stars Danny Bonaduce (The Patridge Family) and Malcolm-Jamal Warner (The Cosby Show), along with talent agent Mitchell Gossett and casting director Judy Taylor, discuss the business of being a child star today. Judy explains that with the easy accessibility of video clips more children than ever are auditioning from
The Jonas' parenting philosophy is family-friendly and straight forward. Momager Denise Jonas doesn't sweat the small stuff and never dwells on the negatives aspects of having children in show business.
The casting department of the feature film comedy "Grown Ups" starring Adam Sandler, Kevin James and Chris Rock, is continuing their search for boys ages 10-13 who are good basketball players to work in this star-studded movie. The film's premise is five good friends reuniting for a Fourth of July holiday weekend, thirty years after
I've been really remiss in posting so here's some good stuff from TheSpill.com to tide you over until I post tomorrow (or whenever). It's a strong list (DD's worked with the five hyperlinked names), including: Christina Ricci, Drew Barrymore, Jason Bateman, Natalie Potman, Elijah Wood, Ron Howard, Christian Bale, Jerry O'Connell, Kieran Culkin and the
Open Casting Call for the Feature Film: The Runaways Starring: Dakota Fanning, Kristin Stewart Debe Waisman Casting is seeking the following SUPER-SPECIFIC types: • Hollywood Party Types • 18-to-look-younger Roller Skaters • High School Types • Club-Goers • Joan's Street Punk Friends • Rough Crowd Types • Preppy College Crowd • Japanese Businessmen/Journalists • Japanese