The company behind a casting call that caused an uproar is saying sorry. In a casting call for the Nwa biopic Straight Outta Compton, Sande Alessi Casting put out a call earlier this week seeking women in different categories. It described "A girls" as "the hottest of the hottest" who could be of any ethnicity. It described "B girls" as "light-skinned" and "D girls" as African-American women who were "poor," in bad shape and with "medium to dark skin tone." Photos A-Listers Angle to Play Music's Biggest Icons In a Facebook post Friday, Kristan Berona
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- 7/20/2014
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Another update... this time, as expected, the casting agency has released its own statement on the matter, via its Facebook page. Here's what they had to say: This is Kristan from Sande Alessi Casting. I've been wanting to say this for two days and now I can. I would like to sincerely apologize for recently posting a casting announcement that used offensive language to recruit women for a film our agency is working on. My intention was not to offend anyone and I’m so deeply sorry for not realizing the insensitivity in its content. I'm truly so sorry. This follows a Friday (July 18) statement released by the studio and filmmakers behind the project, which follows below. ##### An...
- 7/18/2014
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
The people behind the "Straight Outta Compton" movie say they're Not just casting overweight, dark-skinned black girls to play "poor" people in the movie ... telling TMZ the casting ad was an "innocent mistake."The ad went viral -- with the casting company inviting L.A.-based women to apply for one of several categories of extras that will be featured in the film. The casting agency used an A, B, C, D scale to group the women.
- 7/17/2014
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
The veteran director who worked as an Ad on dozens of TV and film projects ranging from Mixology, Rizzoli & Isles and ER to Running With Scissors and the Shaquille O’Neal starrer Steel died Monday after a long illness. Dirk Wallace Craft was 48. A 1991 grad of the DGA Trainee Program, he served as an assistant director on more than 50 productions and also directed episodes of Nip/Tuck and Burn Notice. The Pontiac, Mi, native’s Ad credits also include TV’s Detroit 1-8-7, Alien Nation, VIP and numerous telefilms as well as the 1996 feature The Crucible starring Daniel Day-Lewis. Survivors include his wife Sande Alessi Craft, who runs Sande Alessi Casting in Hollywood; their children Shaelyn and Kai; his mother Juanita Craft Hawisher; and sister Krista Craft Strongman. A celebration of Craft’s life is set for March 28 in Agoura Hills. Details: sandealessisocialmedia@gmail.com. In lieu of flowers, donations...
- 3/26/2014
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
Excitement around a potential revival of the cult TV show Twin Peaks has been quelled by creator Mark Frost
• David Lynch's special issue of Guardian Film & Music
Fans of David Lynch's TV series Twin Peaks have long been hoping for more white horses, Log Ladies and slices of cherry pie since it finished in 1991, and excitement about its return exploded after a casting call for the show was posted online. But the co-creator of the show, Mark Frost, has gone on Twitter to call it "another strange baseless rumor".
The callout from Sande Alessi Casting read: "Twin Peaks Promo. Directed by David Lynch. Shoots in Los Angeles on Tuesday, January 7, 2014... Hot Caucasian girl – Brunette Or Redheads Only to play waitress. Age 18-27. Must have an amazing body. Busty, very period looking face." There are reports that a Blu-Ray boxset of the show is being prepared, with spin-off film Fire Walk With Me included,...
• David Lynch's special issue of Guardian Film & Music
Fans of David Lynch's TV series Twin Peaks have long been hoping for more white horses, Log Ladies and slices of cherry pie since it finished in 1991, and excitement about its return exploded after a casting call for the show was posted online. But the co-creator of the show, Mark Frost, has gone on Twitter to call it "another strange baseless rumor".
The callout from Sande Alessi Casting read: "Twin Peaks Promo. Directed by David Lynch. Shoots in Los Angeles on Tuesday, January 7, 2014... Hot Caucasian girl – Brunette Or Redheads Only to play waitress. Age 18-27. Must have an amazing body. Busty, very period looking face." There are reports that a Blu-Ray boxset of the show is being prepared, with spin-off film Fire Walk With Me included,...
- 1/8/2014
- by Ben Beaumont-Thomas
- The Guardian - Film News
“Twin Peaks” fans are all aflutter with the news that David Lynch is shooting some sort of new footage for the 1990s franchise, beginning Tuesday. It started earlier this week when a casting call for a “Twin Peaks” promo was posted by Sande Alessi Casting for a “Twin Peaks” promo shooting Tuesday. It’s looking for a “hot” brunette or redhead between ages 18 to 27. Also read: David Lynch Covers Dylan, Teams with Lykke Li in New Album Here’s the casting call, according to projectcasting.com: Twin Peaks Promo. Directed by David Lynch. Shoots in Los Angeles on Tuesday, January...
- 1/7/2014
- by Jethro Nededog
- The Wrap
Teen Wolf season 3 second half to show wild gay couple rave parties & more,new details. According to a previous casting call report from Projectcasting.com, the Teen Wolf season 3 folks have casts a whole bunch of hot 18-24 year old guys and girls to hit up the set to play gay couples that will participate in a wild rave party at some point in the 2nd half of season 3. In their casting report, here's what they had to say: " Sande Alessi Casting recently posted the following Casting Call on their Facebook Page: Union or Non Union Casting Notice-Shoots Los Angeles. Gay Guys &; Girls: Age 18-24. We need either real couples, or people willing to act like a couple; you could be grinding on the dance floor together. Must be hot. This is for a rave-style party. Please submit your photos, contact info, age range and union status. Subject line should read: Tw Gay.
- 12/30/2013
- by Andre
- OnTheFlix
Amazon Studios wants you to appear in an upcoming web series, as long as you are a real, already formed rock band comprised of 18 to 30 year-olds and live in or very near Los Angeles. Sande Alessi Casting (which has an impressive resume) recently posted the casting call offering the selected group a $1,600 flat fee for its work on an unmentioned, upcoming “new web series by Amazon,” which begs the question, “For which upcoming web series?” Amazon is scheduled to release an impressive programming slate, comprised of series with such high-profile brands and talent as The Onion, Doonesbury creator Garry Trudeau, Kevin Sussman and John Ross Bowie of Big Bang Theory, and Kristen Schaal of comedy gold. Could the band provide a jingle, theme song, or some background music for one of their shows? Or will the group itself be used as background for a scene? Or does Amazon have a...
- 1/19/2013
- by Joshua Cohen
- Tubefilter.com
Want to spend some quality time in the desert with Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer? Sande Alessi Casting is holding open calls for Disney's "The Lone Ranger," a new movie starring Hammer in the title role, with Depp as his sidekick Tonto. Gore Verbinski ("Pirates of the Caribbean") is directing the film, which will begin shooting in Colorado and Utah this summer.The casting director is primarily seeking Native American and Asian men at these calls, but men and women of all ethnicities are needed. Actors must be at least 18 years old to be considered. No experience is necessary for background roles.The open calls will be held Friday, March 23 in Durango, Co; Sunday, March 25 in Alamosa, Co; and Monday, March 26 in Colorado Springs, Co. For more information and audition details, view the full casting notice on BackStage.com. (Subscription required.)Sande Alessi is a Los Angeles-based casting director who.
- 2/28/2012
- by help@backstage.com (Daniel Lehman)
- backstage.com
Krqe’s pilot-reporter Bob Martin just recently conducted a flyover of a movie set being built in Puerco Valley just west of Rio Rancho. The New Mexico State Film Office would not confirm nor deny that the set is for Disney's The Lone Ranger. But industry sources have contacted Krqe, and have informed them that the sets are for The Lone Ranger. Video: Skyranger flies over possible film set: kasa.com What about this title change you speak of? Well, the Sande Alessi Casting agency has put out a call for extras and have made a major change to the title. This is what they posted on their official Facebook page, "Hi Everyone!! We are casting extras for the new Johnny Depp film "The Lone Ranger & Tonto" in Creede, Colorado and Moab, Utah and surrounding areas." Could it be a mistake? Yes. Could it be real? Yes. One of the...
- 2/2/2012
- ComicBookMovie.com
Say good bye to the house, Tate, and to the beloved figures in the first season of American Horror Story on FX. Season two will be upon us soon enough but with a completely different look, theme, cast, and location. Many of us thought the main focus on the show was the house and we were so wrong. Read more for details for season 2 and how you yourself can become apart of the cast.
So as I stated earlier, nothing will remain from the first season as they have deemed the show an anthology series that will be different each season. I’m excited to hear this as I thought the end of the first season (and most of the beginning and middle) became very watered down and put together too fast with no chance of an actual continuation to the first story lines. This is probably the best idea...
So as I stated earlier, nothing will remain from the first season as they have deemed the show an anthology series that will be different each season. I’m excited to hear this as I thought the end of the first season (and most of the beginning and middle) became very watered down and put together too fast with no chance of an actual continuation to the first story lines. This is probably the best idea...
- 1/18/2012
- by nyquill
- Destroy the Brain
How would you like to join the new cast of American Horror Story Season 2? They are currently looking to fill multiple main and guest roles in the new season and we have all of the information on how you can send the casting director your information.
*Minor Spoiler Warning* If you missed the previous news, American Horror Story will not be continuing the storyline for season 1. Instead it will be more of an anthology series, where each season will contain a new cast, location, and theme. The producers are currently in the process of picking the new cast and are expected to have it all finalized by February. *End Spoiler*
“The FX’s network president John Landgraf has confirmed that “American Horror Story” creator/producer Ryan Murphy is now in the process of casting season 2.
Casting director Eric Dawson has been retained for his second season of day-to-day casting duties.
*Minor Spoiler Warning* If you missed the previous news, American Horror Story will not be continuing the storyline for season 1. Instead it will be more of an anthology series, where each season will contain a new cast, location, and theme. The producers are currently in the process of picking the new cast and are expected to have it all finalized by February. *End Spoiler*
“The FX’s network president John Landgraf has confirmed that “American Horror Story” creator/producer Ryan Murphy is now in the process of casting season 2.
Casting director Eric Dawson has been retained for his second season of day-to-day casting duties.
- 1/17/2012
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Sande Alessi Casting is on the hunt for extras in the all new Robert Pattinson and Reese Witherspoon film Water for Elephants (2011). The famed casting agency has helped shape television, films, and commercials by having a knack for finding incredible talent. They have assisted in casting Glee (TV), Emmy winning Six Feet Under (TV), The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008), and the thriller Zodiac (2007). If you think you are the incredible talent they have been missing, get ready for the dish on the hottest extra job. An open casting call has been posted on Craigslist looking for extras in Water for Elephants starring Robert Pattinson, Reese Witherspoon, and Christoph Waltz. The film centers on Jacob Jankowski (Pattinson) who learns that his parents have died, prompting him to leave University and join the circus as their veterinarian. The film is set to release in 2011 and is director by Francis Lawrence who...
- 4/14/2010
- by cjoyce@corp.popstar.com (Colleen Joyce)
- PopStar
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