Some great films that were made here in the great State of Maine…interesting!

I did a search tonight for what films were made here in the Great State of Maine..I was amazed at how many big films that were made here in Maine. Just going down a few of the big films, such as Forest Gump shot at Arcadia National Park,Bar Harbor,There was Shutter Island,The Living Wake,The Hit,Vacationland, Message in a Bottle,Creepshow2, I am including the link for this great list below, So You could go down the list and see how many great films that were made here in the Pine Tree State…So its just not Boston that has that great look,but Maine as well. It would be even greater if We could pull the big production companies back here to Maine to push out some more great films for viewing pleasure. I am a big fan of Stephen King,who has put out some awesome scary films for the brave and not so brave to view. Living here in the Kennebec Valley Region has some great locations,like along the Kennebec River,Hallowell,Downtown Augusta,the Memorial Bridge in Augusta,a long two lane bridge that spans over the Kennebec River,the Sand Hill area of Augusta and of course Captiol Park with the State Capitol in the background that could work for a political inspired film. Then you have the miles and miles of country side farms and rustic little towns like Palermo Maine,very photogenic and great backdrops for romantic set movies. I am avail for scouting or to show any director or location scouts where these locations are,shoot me an email! http://touristnewsonline.com/movies.html

XFactor Audition in Rhode Island Registration May 9th and Audtion May10th Do you have the Xfactor?

Do you have what it takes to be a great singer,performer??? Then the XFactor is looking for You! Go here to sign up now! Registration and Audition dates and all the information you need to show Simon that you have a whole lot of talent!  Click the link for your chance.This is all being held May 9th and 10th in Providence Rhode Island at the Dunkin Donuts Center. https://auditions.thexfactorusa.com/ Best of luck to All!

Hollywood is back in Marblehead Mass for Adam Sandler’s GrownUps2

Well Well Hollywood returned to the Northshore with Adam Sandler’s sequel ‘GrownUps2 ‘ in Marblehead Mass. A mansion was made to look as though you were actually in Callifornia with palm trees and all for GrownUps in the first one in 2009..very clever by set designers. Its Great to see and know that Hollywood is highlighting the North Shore town once again. Here is a link from the Salem News of the story about the return of Adam Sandler’s Movie. http://www.salemnews.com/local/x101437673/Hollywood-back-in-Marblehead  . The Open Casting Call will be held April 12th and 13th at the Teachers Hall in Boston near the Expo.  The open casting call info is here at this link https://nehollywood.wordpress.com/2012/04/02/grownups2-casting-flyer/ 

Best of Luck to All who attend the Casting Call this month! Couple tips here…I should know.. Bring a working pen,bring a snap shot of yourself..no bigger then a 4×5, You do not need to bring your portfolio with you..honestly..Casting directors do not have time to view your portfolio with thousands of people lined up to hopefully get casted for GrownUps2. Wear comfortable shoes,where you may be standing for some time in line to be seen. Put your cell phone on vibe mode,as you will want to hear directions by production assistants who will mostly echo out instructions on how things will go for the casting call. You will most likely be given a sheet of paper with questions such as can you dance,can you do special talents,where do you live,how tall are you,what color eyes do you have,have you ever acted before,(this is why they ask you to bring a pen to the casting call) There will be two calls,one on the 12th and the 13th,do your best to get there during the times mentioned in the flyer. Don’t skip off to the girls room or bathroom and be grooming your hair or makeup during the casting session,or you will miss out of being selected. Have fun and smile!