Actorpedia Part 2: Hollywood Definitions

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By Kyle Dean After getting great feedback on our first “Actorpedia” story, we decided to throw some new definitions at you. In anticipation for pilot season, we decided to focus our choices on terms that are very common in the realm of television. Enjoy! Guest Star: Available roles that are listed for television episodes are …

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ActorCast Now Cast It Talent

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This weekend Cast It Systems announced that ActorCast, its actors and talent rep services web platform, has been changed to Cast It Talent. The development team is busy reworking this blog site to incorporate the new logo and branding. We hope to have the changes implemented soon. Keep checking back for more updates!

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Acting in Film and Television

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By andrew hadzopoulos From an acting standpoint, the difference between theater, television, and film is immense. Most audiences can see the differences between theater and filmed performances – it makes sense that live performances are, by definition, theatrical. With no close-ups or edits to direct your attention, the actors are the ones tasked to keep …

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What To Do During The Holidays

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By: Kyle Dean It’s a little known fact that practically all of Hollywood shuts down during the winter holidays. Casting offices close, TV shows go on hiatus, and feature films go on break. In the real world, most businesses will take a few days off before and after the Christmas and New Years holidays, but …

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Don’t Sweat the Small Roles

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by Andrew Hadzopoulos As with any career, actors looking to break in will face the same ladder climbing challenges that everyone encounters in different fields of work. You start at the bottom, and slowly work your way up. A non-speaking part here, a line or two there, a paragraph, a page, and then the jackpot …

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