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18 01, 2014

FROM THE MOMAGER TRENCHES: Child Actors, The PADDOCK TWINS, Finish First Week On-Set in NYC

By |2014-01-18T01:48:21-08:00January 18th, 2014|Categories: From the Momager Trenches, Parents of Child Actors, THE BUZZ|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on FROM THE MOMAGER TRENCHES: Child Actors, The PADDOCK TWINS, Finish First Week On-Set in NYC

As of today, we have officially been living in New York for one full week!  It took us four days just to get out of Michigan- three of those days we were completely snowed in and the fourth day was spent in the emergency room and seeing the orthopedic surgeon with my son Caleb who

25 11, 2013

Los Angeles Childrens Film Festival Showcases Young Talent December 14 & 15

By |2013-11-25T14:06:49-08:00November 25th, 2013|Categories: CHILD ACTORS, Film Festivals, New talent, THE BUZZ|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Los Angeles Childrens Film Festival Showcases Young Talent December 14 & 15

The 9th annual Los Angeles International Children's Film Festival will take place December 14-15, 2013 at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. More than 100 films from around the world - animation, live action and documentary will screen in the Bing Theater and Brown Auditorium. Films are clustered for different age groups, toddlers through teens.

13 11, 2013

@BookThiefMovie Star Geoffrey Rush Praises #ChildStar @SophieNellisse

By |2013-11-13T14:08:28-08:00November 13th, 2013|Categories: CHILD ACTORS, Child Stars, In the News, THE BUZZ|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on @BookThiefMovie Star Geoffrey Rush Praises #ChildStar @SophieNellisse

Hollywood Moms and Dads may recall the casting we posted  back in May 2012 for THE BOOK THIEF project.  The finished film is getting good buzz and opens nationwide this Friday. The lead role went to young Canadian child star, Sophie Nelisse, 13, and her costar Academy Award Winner Geoffrey Rush (tells CTV MontrealNews he) was worried about

27 09, 2013

GIVING BACK: It’s a “FULL HOUSE” of Child Stars Old and New at Starlight Children’s Foundation® 30th Anniversary & Wish List Launch!

By |2013-09-27T12:14:17-07:00September 27th, 2013|Categories: American Child Actors, CHILD ACTORS, Child Stars, Giving Back, In the News, THE BUZZ|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on GIVING BACK: It’s a “FULL HOUSE” of Child Stars Old and New at Starlight Children’s Foundation® 30th Anniversary & Wish List Launch!

On Wednesday evening stars of all ages gathered to support Starlight Children’s Foundation and celebrate its 30-year history of innovation and support for kids and families with the Starlight Awards at the Skirball Center in Los Angeles. Organizations and individuals who have been critical to the advancement and success of the organization will came together to celebrate.

25 09, 2013

LA CASTING CALL: Caucasian Female Triplets or Twins, Ages 6-9 Months! @JeremyApody

By |2013-09-25T11:25:20-07:00September 25th, 2013|Categories: Auditions, Casting Calls, THE BUZZ|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on LA CASTING CALL: Caucasian Female Triplets or Twins, Ages 6-9 Months! @JeremyApody

Do you know someone who has Caucasian, identical female twins or triplets, ages 6 - 9 months? Super Kids Agent Jeremy Apody at Abrams Artists Agency is seeking a set of female, Caucasian twins/triplets ASAP. If interested, email a pictures, date of birth or projected date of birth and contact info to Jeremy.Apody@abramsart.com. Must live in Los Angeles.  Put TWIN TRIPLET BABY CASTING in

4 01, 2013

Hailee Steinfeld Cast in Daniel Handler’s “Why We Broke Up”

By |2013-01-04T00:52:26-08:00January 4th, 2013|Categories: Casting News, CHILD ACTORS, THE BUZZ|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Hailee Steinfeld Cast in Daniel Handler’s “Why We Broke Up”

True Grit break-through child star Hailee Steinfeld signed on to play the lead in Why We Broke Up, the film adaptation of Daniel Handler's recent novel a while back and the project is still listed as "In Development." Better known to us moms as Lemony Snicket, Handler also wrote the "A Series of Unfortunate Events" books, my daughter's

14 12, 2012

THIS SATURDAY! Meet Casting Directors, Agents, Managers & Directors at #Actorfest LA 12/15/12

By |2012-12-14T12:41:27-08:00December 14th, 2012|Categories: Acting Showcases, Best Acting Classes & Coaches, Conventions|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on THIS SATURDAY! Meet Casting Directors, Agents, Managers & Directors at #Actorfest LA 12/15/12

Hollywood Moms and Dads, this Saturday 12/15/12 you can meet over 40 top casting directors, agents, managers, and directors at Actorfest LA and Hollywood Mom Blog Readers receive an additional 25% off with promo code ACTORFESTPARTNERS.  Actorfest LA is being held Sat., Dec. 15 at the California Market Center, 110 E 9th St., Los Angeles, CA. This year Actorfest

8 09, 2011

The Actors Space West Debuts 2 Short Films This Saturday, 9-10-11

By |2011-09-08T10:58:44-07:00September 8th, 2011|Categories: CHILD STAR STYLE, Screenings, Parties & Union Events, THE BUZZ|Tags: , , , , , , |Comments Off on The Actors Space West Debuts 2 Short Films This Saturday, 9-10-11

What: World Premiere Screening of 2 short films shot during The Actors Space West 2011 summer camp sessions. When: Saturday September 10, 2011 at 10am Where: Laemmle Fallbrook, in Theater #1 Tickets are only $3.00! Please reserve your seats now! @ www.valleyactors.com/Paypal.html Summer Camp Actors are on the VIP list - no ticket charge!  Interviews and

18 06, 2011

LA Casting Call: Sci-Fi Short “TAKE US HOME,” 4 Kids Roles

By |2011-06-18T15:04:26-07:00June 18th, 2011|Categories: Auditions, Casting Calls, THE BUZZ|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on LA Casting Call: Sci-Fi Short “TAKE US HOME,” 4 Kids Roles

LifeStream Productions is currently casting Take Us Home, (SAG Low Budget Film Agreement)  a dramatic science fiction short about a young, cloned boy, who (having no knowledge of his previous life) must come to terms with his own existence, as he struggles to understand the human condition. Akhil Srivastava is directing. Rehearsals begin July 9, 2011

28 10, 2010

Child Actor Ciara Bravo Almost Quit the Biz Before Landing “BIG TIME RUSH!”

By |2010-10-28T12:43:11-07:00October 28th, 2010|Categories: CHILD ACTORS, Child Stars, THE BUZZ, Then & Now|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Child Actor Ciara Bravo Almost Quit the Biz Before Landing “BIG TIME RUSH!”

The Hollywood Reporter recently covered the business of professional child actors and according to the magazine, in 2009 young actress Ciara Bravo, 12, nearly gave up pursuing her professional acting career after spending 2 frustrating summers auditioning in L.A. with mother Tammy, with absolutely no success. While Ciara had come close to booking a regular role

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