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
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
From 1974 through 1983, Former Child Star Melissa Gilbert grew up before our very eyes on the television show "Little House on the Prairie", starring as Laura Ingalls or "half-pint" as she was endearingly nick-named by on-screen father Michael Landon. Her new book "Prarie Tale: A Memoir" is debuting this month and you can purchase
"The Hangover" wedding scene Babies, Tigers and Chickens - Oh My! The kid who made me a "Hollywood Mom" has her first feature film debut nationwide today: The Warner Brother's Vegas comedy, "The Hangover." Kids fare? Ah, not by a long shot. My child actor may have been in the film but she
All Hollywood Mom Blog readers, Momagers and Popagers take note because this is a *focking* good one. Recall the smash hit comedy "Meet the Parents," and the equally entertaining sequel "Meet the Fockers" ? Good news! The third installment of this film franchise is in the works and your 6 to 8 year old child
As my twitter followers know, I was at the L.A. Lakers game Sunday. It was wonderful: an afternoon date with the hubby, box seats, VIP treatment at the Royal Room, margaritas, court-side view of hottie comedian Russell Brand, Academy Award winners Dustin Hoffman & Jack Nicholson and of course, the world famous Lakers. Who could
I thought I'd never write about or in anyway participate in the Octomom Madness that has swept the nation. Recent events have proven me wrong, but I will speak of "her" only in the broader context of child protection and child labor laws. As Parents we should be our childrens' advocates in life and as
"At first, [the transition from child actor] is very hard. Even when you're going on auditions now, after 'The Game’, I still run into people that still think I'm the little girl from 'Sister Sister'
Update: Before this blog posted yet another public fight was reported, this time between Lindsay and mother Dina at sushi hot spot Nobu, Beverly Hills. As usual, paparazzi were there to document every lurid moment. The Hollywood Mom Blog intentionally refrains from reposting most reports of poorly behaved child stars and their dysfunctional parents - aka