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By definition, comedy is a term that is derived from the Classical Greek and is used to mean a genre of art that is generally intended to be humorous especially in film industry, television and theatre. Pure comedy comes as a result of a masterpiece in comedy skills. In today’s film industry, comedians who have gotten it right have made millions in a matter of days while those who have gotten it wrong have ended up nearly bankrupt. Undoubtedly, comedy is by far the most difficult form of entertainment you will ever come across in the film industry. And as such it is fundamental for a student aspiring to be a film star to attend a learning institution where their acting skills will be nurtured. With Chloe Grace Moretz, Raven-Symone, Brittany Murphy, Stephen Dorff and Johanna Braddy being among the greatest names in the film industry to hail from Atlanta, Georgia, Atlanta has left quite a mark in the film industry. Not only role models or idols to look up to but also the fact that there is quite a list of prestigious acting schools to be found in Atlanta that has further widened the popularity of acting. Read entire article.

The Vampire Diaries

Since it’s debut in the fall of 2009 The CW’s The Vampire Diaries has held the love and devotion of millions of fans around the world and it’s popularity still grows. With a trio of hot stars and some of the most exciting writing in television, TVD has proven to be both a critical and commercial success and now production on the latest award winning season is about to begin shooting right here in Atlanta. Casting calls for a number of excellent roles will be starting as well and interested local actors of all ages can apply today for a chance to get in one the fun and make their break on the drama series that has everyone talking.

The Vampire DIaries tells the intriguing story of the Salvatore Brothers, Damon and Stefan, a pair of eternally ageless vampires who return to their hometown where their transformation began. The two soon take notice of the beautiful local Elena and the rest, as they say, is televsion history. Starring the supremely talented Nina Dobrev (The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Degrassi: The Next Generation, The Roommate), Ian Somerhalder (Lost, The Rules of Attraction, Tell Me You Love Me) and Paul Wesley (Army Wives, 24, Roll Bounce) and featuring more twists, turns, romances and surprises than Read entire article.

Let’s Be Cops – Movie

The creative force behind the hit comedies The Girl Next Door starring Elisha Cuthbert and Something Borrowed featuring Kate Hudson are set to bring their next highly anticipated feature to the big screen and shooting will be starting soon right here in Atlanta. 20th Century Fox’s Let’s Be Cops has pulled together an incredibly exciting cast so far and auditions for a number of supporting  dau player and extras roles will be taking place shortly. Interested ATL area performers can apply today for their shot at being a part of one of the most fantastic comedy projects of the new year.

Let’s Be Cops will tell the story of two best friends who find themselves bored and looking for something to do. In a moment of brilliance in comedy but stupidity for the characters the two men decide to impersonate police officers and soon find themselves embroiled in a hilarious adventure. Director Luke Greenfield has recruited one of the most incredible and talented casts of the year that includes rising stars Jake Johnson Read entire article.

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire – Movie

The moment we’ve all been waiting for is finally here. The Hunger Games: Catching Fire is shooting right here in the Atlanta area and auditions and casting calls will be happening soon for roles of all sizes. This will be the film event of the new year and it’s all going down right here in the state of Georgia. There has simply never been a opportunity like this for local aspiring performers. This is you chance to star alongside the talented cast of one of the biggest film franchises in cinema history.

The versatile and beautiful Academy Award nominated actress  Jennifer Lawrence  showed no fear when it came to serving in the previous game of kill or be killed that is The Hunger Games and is expected to bring that same gallant attitude  to the big screen once again. In the previous Hunger Games Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta ( Josh Hutcherson) defeated the 74th Hunger Games by threat of suicide and returned back to District 12 with riches and fame and now they must face new obstacles and prepare for the upcoming 75th Hunger Games the “Victory Tour”. Read entire article.

Tune up Atlanta area actors and actresses, CBGB the movie is bringing the era of hardcore punk to the big screen. Auditions and casting calls are set to be held soon so tear up those t-shirts and acid washed jeans and join the film that will relive America’s epic punk past. Starring Justin Bartha, who’s fame sky rocked from the 2009 movie The Hangover and the immensely talented Alan Rickman (Robin Hood; Prince of Thieves, Die Hard, Harry Potter, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street) this movie will be rockin’ box offices everywhere.

CBGB was a music club founded in 1973 by Hilly Kristal (Alan Rickman) and located on the lower East side of Manhattan in New York City. Hilly’s dream was to fill the place with sounds of folk and bluegrass but not having any luck booking the bands he originally planned on, he was inspired to go in a new direction. Turning over into the 1980s CBGB began making punk rock history with early performances by now legendary names The Patti Smith Group, Fleshtones, Blondie, Talking Heads, Mink DeVelle, Misfits, Television, The B52s, The Dead Heads, Joan Jett and many other punk rock sensations that changed Hilly’s music club into an epicenter of music history. By breaking into underground punk and rock n roll, CBGB became the birthplace to music that is still heard on the radio today. So if any of you Atlanta actresses and actors have ever wondered what it would be like to live in the magical days of punk rock in New York City now is your chance. Auditions and casting calls for this fast beat film are coming soon. For more details and to apply you can send emails to CBGBthemovie@gmail.com. This is the film experience that you don’t want to miss out on so make sure to stay tuned here for any updates for the next hit movie CBGB and leave a comment below and tell us why you’d like to help recreate one of the most remarkable times in punk rock history.

Atlanta based Zack Hosseini Films is searching for local talent to cast in it’s latest feature film project. This exciting new project from wunderkind filmmaker Hosseini is entitled One Stormy Night and Casting calls and auditions will be happening soon for a number of roles of various sizes including THE MALE LEAD. This is an amazing opportunity for up and coming actors in the Atlanta area to be a part of an original independent production form one of the most talented young storytellers in the country.

One Stormy Night tells the story of a group of teens who must defend their small town against a mutated monster from an experiment gone wrong. The monster attack and high pressure defense of the city is set against the backdrop of a love story between two of the lead characters. This project is sure to be a fantastically frightening and heartfelt story in the tradition of Super 8 and The Goonies. Read entire article.

Are you an up and coming actor in the Atlanta area looking to start your career in the exciting world of theatrical acting? Lolita Snipes Productions will be casting soon for their highly anticipated revival of the hilarious hit comedy stage play Good God A’ Mighty! This is a fantastic opportunity for talented performers of all ages to spend their summer pounding the boards in a well regarded production. Landing a role like this could put you well on your way to an exciting and successful career on the stage and put you on the maps of the biggest talent evaluators on the Atlanta acting scene. AMny of the worlds most successful actors got their start in the theater and many of them return to the stage time and time again to keep their talents sharp and to experience the thrill of live acting again and again.

Good God A’ Mighty! tells the story of what happens when a good looking young Pastor form New York moves to a new church in South Carolina. The hilarious and inspirational story deals with themes of faith, love and culture shock and provides uproarious insight and heartfelt imitations Read entire article.

The Walking Dead

Another brand new season of AMC’s hit genre sensation The Walking Dead is beginning production soon and the majority of this season will be shot on location in Senoia, Georgia. This will be an impressively budgeted shoot and casting directors will soon be searching for talented local actors for a number of supporting roles and extra opportunities.

The Walking Dead follows a group of survivors of a worldwide “infection” of society. Humans exposed to this infection are transformed into zombies and walk the earth undead searching for new victims. The survivors must travel the country searching for safety and trying to make sense of the new world order that surrounds them. The Walking Dead is so much more than a zombie show however, Read entire article.

'42' Atlanta Castings

The historic tale of baseball’s Jackie Robinson is set to hit the hit the big screen and production will be taking place in and around the greater Atlanta area. Casting calls and auditions for various roles in 42 are being held soon. This is your chance to be cast in the film story of one of the most heroic figures  of the American Civil Rights Movement. Read entire article.