Dear John (In theaters Feb 5, 2010) follows the relationship between Savannah Curtis (Amanda Seyfried) and soldier John Tyree (Channing Tatum) as they communicate via love letters over the course of a war-filled decade. Some of Amanda Seyfield's scenes also involve a young autistic character, Alan, played by 6 year old Braeden Reed. “To work
Former 1970's child star and teen idol Leif Garrett was arrested at the Los Angeles Metrolink Station by the LA County Sheriff's Department for possession of black tar heroin. According to twirlit.com, he was released on $10,000.00 bail. He must report to court February 24, 2010. Leif Garrett skyrocketed to teen idol status with the
"Dance Dance Chicago," a Comedy centering on two kids working as back-up dancers in Chi-town, has been picked up by Disney which has been looking to expand it's series of musically themed comedies. The cable network has ordered a pilot for "Dance," a contemporary tale of two young girls working as back-up dancers on an
A new television comedy aptly titled "Melissa & Joey," starring former child stars Melissa Joan Hart and Joey Lawrence, received a 10-episode order from ABC Family. It will premiere in 2010. Hart originally gained fame starring in "Sabrina the Teenage Witch" from 1996 to 2003. More recently she's better known as a photo staple "Hollywood
Adam Wylie, the freckle-faced kid from Picket Fences, All Dogs Go to Heaven, Seinfeld and every other child role in the ’90s, will play a cop on ABC’s General Hospital this Wednesday, February 3, 2010. It’s the first time he’s been an officer on camera as an adult and admits donning the uniform, handcuffs, and prop gun was
Hollywood Studios International -- Director Lisa Cholodenko's "The Kids Are All Right" premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 25, 2010 to overwhelmingly positive reviews, resulting in the festival's most visible bidding war. Rumored suitors included Fox Searchlight, Sony Pictures Classics, The Weinstein Company, and Summit Entertainment. The film stars prolific child and teen
Update: So many of you young actors have replied and asked questions about this post, so here's an update. The Atlanta casting is at the 14th Street Playhouse, 173 14 Street in Atlanta 9 am to 12 pm. for ages 12-18 tomorrow, January 23, 2010. All children MUST be accompanied by their parent or legal
It’s been a tough couple of years for Hollywood’s kid actors. Labor strikes and runaway production have made for less work. But like the rest of the industry, the professional kids are hoping to “leave 2009 behind” and jump into the new year with renewed energy! The CARE Awards (Child Actor Recognition Event) gives these talented kids
According to FOX, Glee will be holding a nationwide casting call via internet video submissions to audition fans of the show who have what it takes to be Glee cast members. You do not need to be a professional to enter - all entries are welcome! The 3 winners will be part of a multi-episode special in Fall 2010. “Auditions will be open to amateur individuals as well as professionals between the ages of 16-26, and all hopefuls will be able to submit auditions online. Additional details will be announced soon [via]fox.com/glee.”
Meet 5 top youth commercial agents and 5 top commercial casting directors all in one night! Parents who want to get their kids into commercials, young adults...this event is for you! Date/Time: Wednesday, December 9th 2009 from 7:00 PM- 830 PM Location: Pearl Studios, 500 8th Avenue (between 35th and 36th Street), 4th Floor, NYC