CASTING FOR FILMS

CBS Films in association with Vertigo Entertainment and Ozla Pictures are set begin principal photography on the supernatural thriller film "Flight 7500".

Blueprint Pictures has partnered with CBS Film to produce the comedy feature film "Seven Psychopaths". Shooting is set to begin November, 2011 in Los Angeles and the casting directors are auditioning actors for supporting and day player roles.

Independent films are by their nature less rigidly structured and more open to on-the-fly changes than the bigger budget films.

The casting for Star Wars became a very long, tedious process where the production team auditioned and interviewed thousands of actors and actresses -- from the most famous to those who were just starting with their acting careers.

Principal photography is set to begin in January, 2012 on Legendary Pictures massive action feature film production of "Paradise Lost". Casting for the starring roles is being done in Los Angeles, CA and additional casting is taking place in Sydney, AU.

Working Title Films and Universal Pictures are in pre-production on the British live-action musical film adaptation of "Les Miserables". The casting directors are auditioning actors for the lead and supporting roles, and smaller roles will be cast later.

Screen and TV legend Martin Sheen is the latest actor cast in Sony's upcoming reboot of Spider-man. He joins the growing cast and there are rumors of who else will be coming on board.

Whether you are a performer working to break into the business or simply looking to spend time on a film set and catch a glimpse of how the process works, this guide will help you know what to do and what NOT to do as a background extra for movies and TV.

"The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn" is beginning its search for principal actors for its Louisiana filming.

Adult film casting might start off being about finding directors and producers as much as it is looking for thespians, due to the "touchy" nature of the films to be produced.

Casting independent films can be challenging. Filmmakers usually do not have enough money in their budget to hire a casting director. This causes the filmmaker to cast a movie on his or her own. This can present another set of challenges.

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"Tron: Legacy" director Joseph Kosinski has been tapped to direct the upcoming Walt Disney Pictures futuristic feature film 'Oblivion', and casting is underway.

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A lawsuit between J.R.R. Tolkien's heirs and a movie company over the profits from The Lord of the Rings films has been settled, clearing the way for two upcoming movies based on The Hobbit.

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Actor Robert Pattinson and the beloved French actress Juliette Binoche have officially signed on to star in David Cronenberg's "Cosmopolis".

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