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Hollywood Hosting - 4 Week Copy Course

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:11:37 GMT

HOLLYWOOD HOSTING – 4 WEEK COPY COURSE
TEACHER: MAUREEN BROWNE
BEGINNING: TUESDAY, JULY 7TH 7PM – 10PM (4 Tuesdays 7PM – 10PM)*
LOCATION: WEST LOS ANGELES
FEE: $300.00

If you’ve taken the Hollywood Hosting “101” Intro to Hosting class, this is the perfect follow-up class to refine your skills.

Learn to MASTER HOST COPY. It’s all in your read! Refine your read so you can audition for different networks. Make copy your own, improve your interviewing skills, get helpful auditioning tips, spend an evening with the teleprompter and more. We keep class sizes small so you will receive personal instruction and practical feedback.

A $200 non-refundable deposit is required in order to hold your seat. To sign up, or for further questions please email hollywoodhosting@yahoo.com.

“This seminar is for educational purposes only and will not secure or provide opportunity for employment in the field or representation by an agent.”

*Class will be held on July 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th.

Have a Funny Career Story?

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:44:29 GMT

Working actors, models and performers are often encountering crazy scenarios during their work. It could range from the often eccentric producers that they work with all the way to the grunts and grips that are a part of creative projects.

MTV is looking for funny, embarrassing, and outrageous performance stories from singers, dancers, actors and models for upcoming mini-documentaries.

If you have a story that you want to tell, submit it here.

Thanks!

Represent Vegas!

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:14:48 GMT

The Conlin Company is currently casting the most beautiful men and women in America to become the Face of Vegas, and win a large cash prize!

Does your name belong up in lights on "The Strip?" If you’re over 21, beautiful and have a charming, charismatic personality – we want you!

Click Here for more info and to apply.

Thanks!

Bradman

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:14:56 GMT

WHO: Bradman (aka: Bradley Workman)
WHAT: Mount Pleasant, IA
WHERE: Actor

WHY: Bradman is a former lifecaster on the web, but retired to start a Youth Theatre in Iowa. He now stays connected with his fans through BradmanTV (ustream.tv/channel/BradmanTV-Live)

Click Here to See Their Profile

Guaranteed Audition - "For The Love of Ray J" Season 2

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:56:28 GMT

GotCast is guaranteeing one of our members a chance to fly out to LA and interview directly with the casting directors of "For The Love of Ray J" Season 2. It's an unprecedented opportunity where our most popular members will get a chance to land a spot on the show!

The casting will be held from June 10th - July 10th, and ultimately at least one of our members will audition in Los Angeles the week of July 13th.

VH1 and Ray J are looking for single, beautiful women who think they have what it takes to turn Ray J, into a one-woman man. Do you think you have what it takes?

FOR MORE INFO AND TO APPLY,
CLICK THE BUTTON BELOW:

Best of luck to everyone who submits, go Rock the Vote!

Thanks,
The GotCast Staff

Teleprompter Training With National News Anchor/Host

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:26:02 GMT

Increase your bookings by learning to read a teleprompter like a pro. National News Anchor and TV Host Suzanne Sena is offering a hands-on teleprompter training workshop on Wednesday, June 24th from 12-3 pm in Sherman Oaks.

All levels welcome. Class size is limited to ensure personal attention and practice time.

Cost is $225 (reserve your space on June 10th and mention GotCast to receive a $25 discount!)

Send an email to promptertraining@gmail.com or call 310-933-1466 for more information.

GotCast Teams Up With The Boston Celtics

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:39:18 GMT

The Boston Celtics Dance Team is holding live auditions across the country in search of new performers to add to their roster in the 2009-2010 season.

Live audition cities include Los Angeles, CA; New York, NY; and Boston, MA

* The final audition will be held from July 23, 2009 at The House of Blues nightclub in Boston. All dancers who advance to the Finals must be available from July 21-23 for Final Audition rehearsals.

TO APPLY, CLICK BELOW:

Thanks!
The GotCast Staff

80's Mania Video Contest

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 09:53:35 GMT

GotCast.com is holding a contest to see who can recreate the best scene from a memorable 80's TV sitcom. We're asking our members to show their love for the 80's by uploading a custom video of a recreated 80's TV scene.

GRAND PRIZE: One of the Top10 videos will be selected as the staff favorite and it's creator will receive a $100 cash prize.

Click the button below for more info:

And the staff couldn't help but to find some YouTube Videos of our favorite intros...

Thanks!
The Staff at GotCast

Teleprompter Class 06.23.09

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:56:35 GMT

TELEPROMPTER CLASS
Tuesday June 23, 2009 (7PM - 10PM)

TEACHER: MAUREEN BROWNE
LOCATION: WEST LOS ANGELES
FEE: $175.00

This class will help you make friends with the teleprompter! A very valuable skill in the Hosting world and important for your resume - this could make the difference between whether you book that job or not. A 3 hour course.

A $100.00 nonrefundable deposit is required to hold your seat. For further class info, please email us at hollywoodhosting@yahoo.com.

Matt Singerman of TV Guide to Teach Upcoming Seminar

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:25:38 GMT

Matt Singerman of TV Guide will be teaching an upcoming seminar on Wednesday, June 17th and Thursday, June 25th from 7pm - 10pm.

Matt goes over movie junkets, in-depth interviews, red carpet, and nailing a general session (which covers things like reels & branding). Its really a lot of great info At the last seminar he actually told the class whoever did the best he would put them on air... and one attendee was selected by TV Guide to do a press junket.

It's a great opportunity for your clients to get in front of someone that can actually get them on television.

FOR MORE INFO AND TO RSVP, call 310-207-7333 (ask for Tara) or email hostingclass@gmail.com

... this is a rare opportunity!

Thanks!
Marki Costello

Now Casting in Canada!

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:03:25 GMT

GotCast has recently launched it's 1st featured project in Canada for actresses and models from Toronto, ON. It's a big step as we try to expand into a global casting platform.

We've teamed up with a brand new dating site called EstablishedMen.com. They're now casting female talent from the greater Toronto, ON area for an upcoming commercial/informercial production that will air across the US, UK and Canada.

For more info, click the button below

Thanks!!
The Gotcast Staff

Makeover Opportunities

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:39:37 GMT

Major cable networks are casting for their makeover shows on GotCast!

We're lucky enough to have 2 amazing castings going on that reach from the East Coast to the West Coast. Producers are currently casting successful women from the East Coast that are interested in loosing a few pounds and people from California that are looking for a complete life makeover.

Click on the buttons below to learn more about each casting:

Thanks!
The GotCast Staff

Land Business Funding on New ABC Show

Fri, 22 May 2009 13:04:59 GMT

Do you have the next great moneymaking idea? Have a lucrative business idea but just can't seem to secure the financial backing to get it off the ground?

A new ABC series is searching for aspiring entrepreneurs interested in pitching their business ideas to moguls in hopes of landing investment funds. Casting Directors are currently on the search for entrepreneurs, inventors, businesspersons, dreamers, promoters, creators and innovators with great ideas for a new ABC series.

TO SUBMIT YOUR IDEA, CLICK THE BUTTON BELOW:

This an amazing opportunity for anyone that has a great idea but not the funding to see the project through.

Thanks!
The GotCast Staff

Dan Crane

Fri, 22 May 2009 08:36:00 GMT

WHO: Dan Crane
WHAT: Los Angeles, CA
WHERE: Comedian ; Host ; Musician ; Writer

WHY: Dan Crane is a journalist, author, musician, and retired competitive air-guitarist. He is the author of “To Air is Human: One Man’s Quest to Become the World’s Greatest Air Guitarist” (Riverhead Books, 2006, optioned to Dreamworks), and the co-star of the award-winning documentary, Air Guitar Nation. His numerous television appearances include Late Night with Conan O’Brien, the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Last Call with Carson Daly, VH1’s “Free Radio” and “100 Best Hard Rock Songs,” MTV’s “Next,” CNN, and Fox and Friends. He also gives an air guitar lesson on the Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure Twentieth Anniversary Special Edition DVD.

Click Here to See Their Profile

Kelly Ripa + TLC = New Inventors Show

Wed, 20 May 2009 15:28:29 GMT

Milojo Productions (brainchild of Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos) is now casting women with fabulous ideas and great personalities from across America for a new series. The show, set to air on TLC, takes a selected female inventor through the journey of realizing their dream. It's an opportunity to get your product developed, manufactured, marketed, and finally sold on The Home Shopping Network.

20 items Female Inventors are responsible for...

Barbi Doll (Ruth Handler 1959)
Car heater (Margaret Wilcox 1893)
Circular saw (Tabitha Babbit 1812)
Computer program (Augusta Ada Byron 1842)
Cooking stove (Elizabeth Hawk 1867)
Dishwasher (Josephine Cochran 1872)
Drinking fountain (Laurene O'Donnell 1985)
Electric hot water heater (Ida Forbes 1917)
Elevated railway (Mary Walton 1881)
Engine muffler (El Dorado Jones 1917)
Globes (Ellen Fitz 1875)
Kevlar (Stephanie Kwolek 1966)
Life raft (Maria Beaseley 1882)
Medical syringe (Letitia Geer 1899)
Oil burner (Amanda Jones 1880)
Process for isolating human stem cells (Ann Tsukamoto, et al 1991)
Refrigerator (Florence Parpart 1914)
Rotary engine (Margaret Knight 1902)
Washing machine (Margaret Colvin 1871)
Windshield wiper (Mary Anderson 1903)

Think you have what it takes to make it on the show? You're able to submit a short video to the producers through GotCast for your chance. Deadline for submissions is June 30th. Click the button below to view the full details and submissions:

Thanks!!

HOLLYWOOD HOSTING "101" (06.13.09)

Wed, 20 May 2009 09:39:27 GMT

HOLLYWOOD HOSTING "101"
THE INTRO TO HOSTING!

TEACHERS: MAUREEN BROWNE & ANNIE ROBERTS
DATE: SATURDAY, JUNE 13TH , 10.30am - 1.30pm
LOCATION: WEST L.A.

SPECIAL GUEST TO BE ANNOUNCED!

This course will cover what you need to know about breaking into Hosting, sharpening your auditioning skills, enhancing your headshots/resumes/demo reels, how to speak in soundbytes, improving your read, working with co-hosts, improv hosting, scripted hosting, etc... Avoid commonly made mistakes in the business! This is a 3 hour course taught once a month.

To sign up, please send email us at hollywoodhosting@yahoo.com

www.hollywoodhosting.tv

"This seminar is for educational purposes only and will not secure or provide opportunity for employment in the field, or representation by an agent.”

Eleven GotCast Members Selected for Event in Jamaica

Tue, 19 May 2009 15:29:00 GMT

We're happy to announce that through 3 rounds of "Jamaica" Castings, we've had a total of 11 models from GotCast get selected for an amazing upcoming project in Jamaica. Each was selected to attend the 5th annual Caribbean Classic Golf Invitational (CCGI) in Montego Bay, Jamaica (June 24-28):

1. Venisha Hinton-Gonzalez
2. Amanda Brown
3. Aliantha Lim-Tepper
4. Bianca Holland
5. Stephanie Gutierrez
6. Lilianne Baross
7. Nikki Haynes
8. Lauren Chow
9. Jennifer Bradley
10. Janelle Green
11. Chloe Kalin

Make sure to send them congratulations and support them on their next casting.

And thanks again to CCGI, who brought us this great project. For more information on the Caribbean Golf Invitational, visit: www.caribbeangolfclassic.org

Thanks!

The Fine Brothers

Tue, 19 May 2009 14:34:12 GMT

WHO: Benny & Rafi Fine
WHAT: North Hollywood, CA
WHERE: Actor ; Comedian ; Director ; Host ; Writer
WHY: The Fine Brothers are one of web video's original pioneers and continue to be one of its most popular comedians. Their videos have been seen over 25 million times.

Click Here to See Their Profile

Hollywood Hosting Casting Call

Mon, 18 May 2009 17:22:36 GMT

Win the opportunity to attend an upcoming Hollywood Hosting workshop, the premiere TV Hosting Workshop in Los Angles, CA. GotCast is currently running a casting where our most voted-on members will be eligible to attend an intensive course on hosting free of charge.

The workshops, run by Maureen Browne & Annie Roberts, focus on things like reading copy, auditioning, hosting live events, building a demo reel and getting representation.

TO SUBMIT YOUR VIDEO, CLICK HERE

And for more information on Hollywood Hosting Workshops, visit: www.hollywoodhosting.tv

New Series on Discovery Takes On The Paranormal

Tue, 12 May 2009 15:15:00 GMT

An acclaimed production company is now casting for an upcoming series about the paranormal for The Discovery Channel. They're looking for a host (male in his 30's or 40's) that can travel to paranormal locations and work with local experts.

There's not much information being released about the project just yet, but we are involved in the casting:

Thanks!
The GotCast Staff.

Anthony (A.J.) Johnson

Mon, 11 May 2009 21:54:00 GMT

WHO: Anthony (A.J.) Johnson
WHAT: Actor ; Comedian ; Director ; Host ; Writer ; Manager
WHERE: Corona, CA (it's about 50mi east of LA)
WHY: Dr. Dre immediately utilized A.J. in his smash hit video “Dre Day” as Sleazy E. A.J. started his road to fame by appearing on “Showtime at the Apollo,” BET’s Comic View,” and “HBO’s Def Jam”. He has been featured in box office hits “I Got The Hookup,” “Player’s Club,” “How To Be A Player,” “BAPS,” “Friday,” “House Party 1 & 2,” “Menace To Society,” “O,” “Lethal Weapon,” and “Panthers”. His television credits include, “The Jamie Foxx Show,” “Martin,” “South Central” and numerous national running commercials.

Click Here to View His Profile

FHM Casting in San Diego

Sun, 10 May 2009 15:43:00 GMT

FHM is holding a private casting in San Diego on Saturday May 30th during the Grand Opening of Sidebar in San Diego, CA. Come show yourself off to FHM reps at a private casting for a chance to be featured across FHM's international network of mobile, digital and print magazines.

If you're not able to attend the live casting call at the end of the month, you can still submit your photos and information to the FHM reps through GotCast.

CLICK HERE to visit the casting page.

Thanks!
The GotCast Staff

Hollywood Hosting Workshop 5.9.09

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:44:32 GMT

HOLLYWOOD HOSTING “101”

TEACHERS: Annie Roberts & Maureen Browne
SPECIAL GUEST: Andrew Lear - top hosting manager from the core entertainment group
DATE: Saturday, May 9th - 10.30am - 1.30pm
LOCATION: West Los Angeles, CA

FEE: $200.00 (A non-refundable $100.00 deposit is required to hold your seat.) Take more than one class, receive a discount.

This course will cover what you need to know about breaking into Hosting, sharpening your auditioning skills, enhancing your headshots/resumes/demo reels, how to speak in soundbytes, improving your read, working with co-hosts, improv hosting, scripted hosting, etc...

To sign up or for more info please email: hollywoodhosting@yahoo.com

Upon registration, you will receive confirmation and location details.

STAY TUNED FOR MORE HOLLYWOOD HOSTING CLASSES AT: www.hollywoodhosting.tv

“This seminar is for educational purposes only and will not secure or provide opportunity for employment in the field or representation by an agent.”

Rev Your Engines for RuPaul's Drag Race

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:48:00 GMT

World of Wonder, LOGO and Doron Ofir Casting are seeking fabulous, talented and gorgeous drag queens from across the Nation who are at least 21 years old to compete for the crown of America's Next Drag Superstar.

In less than a day over 100 new members have submitted to the casting. The show is one of the most viewed programs on the LOGO Network and we're already getting a ton of great feedback.

Do you think you have what it takes to be The Next Drag Superstar?? Submit yourself here

RuPaul (www.rupaul.com), the original Supermodel of the World is back for Season 2, and she is searching for the most outrageous, talented and stunningly gorgeous up-and-coming drag queens to compete in the ultimate battle for the crown.

Check out these vids from their 1st season...

More Gay & Lesbian Video At LogoOnline.com

Thanks!
- The GotCast Staff

Hollywood Hosting Workshop Announced

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:25:17 GMT

HOLLYWOOD HOSTING

Teacher: Maureen Browne
Date: Sunday, April 26th 10.30am - 1.30pm
Location: West Los Angeles, CA
Fee: $150.00 (a non-refundable $100 deposit is required to hold your space.)

COPY! COPY! AND MORE COPY!
The “Copy Intensive” Hollywood Hosting "102" Class

This course will cover what you need to know about mastering Host copy. Learn to adjust your read for different networks, work with co-hosts, work off bullet points, etc...

We keep the class size small so each person will receive personal attention and practical feedback.

FEE: $150.00. (A non-refundable $100.00 deposit is required to hold your seat.) Repeat offender deal – if you’ve taken HH 102 in the past, you can take this class again for $100.

To sign up or for more info please email: hollywoodhosting@yahoo.com

Space is limited! Upon registration, you will receive confirmation and location details.

A Simple Note When Auditioning

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 17:09:37 GMT

Number one thing when you’re auditioning – sounds simple enough and like good common sense– BE NICE!

When I was casting for E! Entertainment Television and the Style Network, if someone wasn’t nice to the parking attendants or the receptionists upon checking in, I heard about it - and quickly. That person was never usually rude to us when they got into the casting room. Of course not. But I’d want to hear if someone was difficult to one of our assistants or receptionists. Chances are, they’re also going to be difficult to work with and you want to find out before you hire them and start production. And recast the show because they’re difficult.

Always be courteous and say “hello” to everyone when you get in the room. No need to shake everyone’s hand – a simple acknowledgement will suffice. We know you’re nervous for your audition, but always be aware of the Casting Director’s time. Follow the Casting Director’s lead – if they ask you a question and engage in conversation, then ok, but be aware that they’re usually behind in their auditions and have a bunch of people in the waiting room, so you don’t want to monopolize their time. It may not be the best time for them to hear about your new projects, new significant other, or which headshots you should go with.

Always follow up with a thank you note. It can be a postcard with your headshot (which I think is a great idea as it helps cement your face and name in their mind), an email, or a handwritten note. You don’t have to keep sending thank you notes if you get called in for callbacks. One acknowledgement will do. And if you actually book the job? ESPECIALLY thank the Casting Director. You have no idea how hard that person probably fought to get you that job. Many people ask if they should send flowers or cookies. It’s a lovely gesture, but really not necessary – at least I don’t think so. These things are really expensive and you work very hard for your money. Like they say, “it’s the thought that counts.”

One more thing I do have to add – don’t wear out your welcome! Unless the Casting Director is a really good friend of yours, I don’t recommend putting them on your joke email list, random thought of the day list, etc. I’ve had that happen where it just turned me off to the talent as I was constantly inundated by their junk email. It’s probably not the impression you want to leave!

- Maureen Browne

ABOUT MAUREEN: Maureen worked as a Casting Executive at E! Entertainment Television and The Style Network for over 5 years where she cast such shows as The Soup, E! News, The Daily 10, Clean House, Live from The Red Carpet, Fashion Police and countless other shows.

Interview with Love of Ray J Star

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 14:00:51 GMT

My name is Chelsey Fatula... better known as "LiL Hood" from "For The Love Of Ray J." A lot of people have had a series of questions about my time on the show and I am more then happy to share the inside scoop on my time on Ray J's show!

Vh1 did an Interview with me where I could do just that and here it is... Enjoy! :)

FROM VH1.com:

Why did you decide to do the show?

The reason I decided to do the show Is because I want a guy who can relate to me and my everyday life as well as my interests.. some one who has that common understanding of the work life in this type of profession and I saw ray as possibly being that person.

It def. was an interesting experience I cant say that i would ever jump thru firey hoops for a man like that ever again tho!

How was your time on the show?

I don’t regret going on the show at all, but I do get a little frustrated with the fact that they tried to make me look like I’m some type of ghetto thug wannabe groupie. I’m not like that at all. I’m a little Barbie girl with a f***ed up accent I can’t get rid of because my family’s from New York. It sucks because Ray named me Lil’ Hood and that stuck with me. I don’t think my rapping helped any.
Yeah, what was up with that?

I had planned to sing the song Ray J had done with 2 Pistols, and I was told they couldn’t clear that song. They asked if I had something of my own I could sing. I figured I’d sing the chorus to this song I was working on with my boys called “Grindin’.” Right before I was going to perform, I was told I had 10 minutes to fill so I had no other choice but to spit the rap as well. I figured whatever, maybe he’ll get a laugh out of it.

... TO READ THE ENTIRE INTERVIEW, VISIT: http://blog.vh1.com/2009-03-04/the-celebreality-interview-lil-hood/

CLICK HERE TO VIEW CHELSEY'S PROFILE

A Shot at Love Season 4 Now Casting

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:28:20 GMT

MTV’s sexual stereotype shattering reality show “A Shot at Love” is coming back for an all new fourth season with a whole new cast that you can be a part of. Casting directors are looking for singles that are at least 21 years old, and have the sex appeal, heart and spirit to win the love of our gorgeous Bi-Bachelorette.

Season 1 was a smash hit as internet superstar Tila Tequila took her search for the perfect partner, man or woman, to Reality TV. A roster of eligible and alluring singles took to a Beverly Hills mansion to compete for her heart.

Here's the Trailer from Season 2

A Shot At Love 2 With Tila Tequila - MTV Shows

Think you have what it takes to win over this seasons bi-bachelorette?

You can audition for the show electronically by creating an audition video and submitting your info. GotCast.com is guaranteeing 2 of it's members an audition with the show's head casting director. It's an amazing opportunity to get on the sexiest dating show on television.

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT

Thanks!

MTV - Picks Samberg for Movie Awards, looking for new host on-line

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 10:07:43 GMT

It has just been announced, this year’s 2009 MTV Movie Awards will be hosted by SNL talent, Adam Samberg. Most notably acclaimed and YouTube’d for his short “Dick in a Box” with Justin Timberlake, Samberg will be given free comedic reign this year. If we can expect anything like Samberg’s Digital Short’s, it will be a Movie Awards not to miss!

Guess what else shouldn’t be missed - the opportunity for you to actually become an MTV host!

Think you have what it takes to host a future MTV Movie Awards? MTV is currently casting hosts for upcoming projects. It's an opportunity of a lifetime to host MTV shows and interview celebrities at the hottest events.

For more information on the casting, and to apply, click here

Thanks!

HOLLYWOOD HOSTING “101”

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:08:19 GMT

HOLLYWOOD HOSTING “101”

TEACHERS: ANNIE ROBERTS & MAUREEN BROWNE
DATE: SATURDAY, MARCH 28TH, 10AM – 1PM
SPECIAL GUEST: HAYLEY LOZITSKY – HOSTING AGENT FROM UNITED TALENT AGENCY (UTA)
LOCATION: HOLLYWOOD, CA

This course will cover what you need to know about breaking into Hosting, sharpening your auditioning skills, enhancing your headshots/resumes/demo reels, how to speak in soundbytes, quickfires, improving your read, working with co-hosts, improv hosting, scripted hosting, etc...

You will also be able to spend a few minutes one-on-one with Hayley to ask her questions about your hosting career.

FEE: $200.00 (A non-refundable $100.00 deposit is required to hold your seat.) Take more than one class, receive a discount.

To sign up or for more info please email: hollywoodhosting@yahoo.com

Space is limited! Upon registration, you will receive confirmation and location details.

* This seminar is for educational purposes only and will not secure or provide opportunity for employment in the field, or representation by an agent.

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