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CELEBRITY NEWS: FEBRUARY 20TH
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Sidney Poitier is 82 years old today.
Rihanna is 21 years old today.

CASTING CALL
Fine Living Network is casting for a new reality series which will attempt to change an individual’s annoying flaw. If you know someone, male or female, who has a glaring flaw or with a personality trait that is annoying to others such as being a control freak, mama’s boy, too flirty, know-it-all among others, send a brief description of your friend/loved one’s flaw, but don’t tell them as the show’s host will surprise the person with a plan to help change their ways. Also send recent photos of the candidate and yourself to dprealitycasting@gmail.com .
(Source: Cynopsis)

MSN and Reveille (The Office, Ugly Betty, The Biggest Loser) are casting now in Palm Springs, Phoenix, Tucson, Eugene, Portland, Seattle, Madison, Milwaukee, Chicago, Boston, Maine for a new online series showcasing people’s inspirational stories of making a major life change and following their passion. Dynamic baby boomers (age 45-65, couples or individuals) that have left the corporate world to pursue a dream or are starting a “second act” in their lives in a new city are encouraged to apply. To apply or nominate someone, send an email to boom@beyondcasting.com or call Sam at (818) 763-2100 ext 263. Include your full name(s), phone numbers, recent photos (close up and full body), age, height and weight, a brief bio, why you would be good for the show, what is interesting or unique about the city where you live, any city events that correspond with your passion, and list your favorite unique places to eat in your city. For more information visit www.castingduo.com/appetiteforlife/ .
(Source: Cynopsis)

FIRST LOOK
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ON TELEVISION
MTV: Dogg After Dark (with Snoop Dogg) (Premiere) at 9pm
BRAVO: The Real Housewives of New York (Premiere) at 11pm
BRAVO: The Real Housewives of Orange County (Finale) at 10pm

WEEKEND BOX OFFICE
Friday The 13th – $40.7 million
He’s Just Not That Into You – $19.6 million
Taken – $19 million
Confessions Of A Shopaholic – $15.1 million
Coraline – $14.8 million
(Source: Box Office Mojo)

MEGA MILLIONS
Today’s Jackpot is $103 Million. 

CASTING CALL
ABC seeks families for its new parenting show Super-Manny, featuring licensed psychologist Mike Ruggles and produced by Ricochet Television (Supernanny). An open casting call will be hosted by producers from Ricochet Television this Saturday from noon to 4p at Downtown Disney District in California. Producers are looking for families who lack structure in their households; parents with ordinary and extraordinary circumstances; blended families who need help; and fathers who are in over their heads with parenting. Interested parents can send an email right away to Gina Gonzalez at ggonzalez@ricochettelevision.com and include a brief description of your family situation, a recent family photo and daytime phone numbers. For more information, call 1-877-626-6984.
(Source: Cynopsis)

CELEBRITY NEWS: FEBRUARY 10TH
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CASTING CALL
Pink Sneakers Productions is seeking people to appear on a new documentary series tentatively titled Life Chronicles for TV Land Network. The series will profile people living extraordinary life circumstances such as: having a family member who is a convicted murderer; family member addicted to gambling; involved in a polygamist marriage; having a special needs child; currently a surrogate mother among other topics. For more information visit the company’s website at www.pinksneakers.net and send submission emails to casting@pinksneakers.net .
(Source: Cynopsis)

Disney Channel and Disney XD is hosting open casting auditions for young boys with acting and athletic talent next Monday in Los Angeles. Interested boys age 12-17 can find out more information and applications at www.DisneyChannel.com/TalentSearch . The opening casting will be held at The Music Center in the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion with sign-in beginning at 10a. Applicants, accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, should bring a prepared one-minute or less comedic monologue or short performance showing talent and skills.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Spike TV and Michael Irvin is casting for an upcoming reality competition show searching for the next potential pro football player who will receive a spot in the Dallas Cowboy’s training camp. Applicants must be at least 21 years and be at least 3 years post-high school. An open casting audition is scheduled for this Thursday in Los Angeles at Citadel Outlets, 100 Citadel Dr., Commerce, CA from 10a to 4p. Open call lines will start forming three hours prior to start time and the first 500 guys in line will have the best chances of being auditioned. Participants should bring a non-returnable photo, a football highlight reel and coach references.
(Source: Cynopsis)

MTV is casting for season two of Sex … with Mom and Dad and interested in 16-19 year olds and their parents based on the West coast. Hosted by sex and relationship expert Dr. Drew Pinsky, the educational series is casting in Arizona, Northern California and Southern California. West coast teens who live with their parents who have amiable personalities should send an email to mtvdrdrewaz@gmail.com along with a photo, contact info, city and state address and a description of family issues pertaining to sex.
(Source: Cynopsis)

FIRST LOOK
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ON TELEVISION
VH1: RuPaul’s Drag Race (Premiere) at 5pm today
MTV: Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Factory (Premiere) at 9pm on Sunday
MTV: The College Humor Show (Premiere) at 9:30pm on Sunday
MTV: Nitro Circus (Premiere) at 10pm on Sunday
MTV: How’s Your News (Premiere) at 10:30pm on Sunday
E!: Live From The Red Carpet at 6pm on Sunday
CBS: Grammy Awards on Sunday at 8pm on Sunday

MOVIES
Coraline – Dakota Fanning, Teri Hatcher, Ian McShane, Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders
He’s Just Not That Into You – Ben Affleck, Jennifer Aniston, Drew Barrymore, Jennifer Connelly, Kevin Connolly
The Pink Panther 2 – Steve Martin, Jean Reno, Emily Mortimer, Andy Garcia, Alfred Molina
Push – Dakota Fanning, Djimon Hounsou, Chris Evans, Camilla Belle, Cliff Curtis
Fanboys (Limited Release) – Sam Hungtington, Kristen Bell, Jay Baruchel, Christopher Marquette

CASTING CALL
The CW along with 25/7 Productions and Doron Ofir Casting is seeking groups of friends to spend a memorable summer on Martha’s Vineyard for a new docu-soap series. Friends age 19 to 28 who are year-round locals of the vineyard or returning summer vacationers are encouraged to apply. The casting team will be in Boston from February 16 to March 2. Apply online by sending an email to www.marthasvineyardcasting.com .
(Source: Cynopsis)

MEGA MILLIONS
Today’s Jackpot is $60 Million. 

FIRST LOOK
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ON TELEVISION
MTV: Making The Band 4 Damaged: A Making The Band Special (Premiere) at 9pm

Yesterday the House approved a bill to move the DTV transition date firmly to June 12, 2009. The final tally was 264 in favor – 158 against. The bill also allows the approximately two million households with expired DTV-to-analog converter box coupons to reapply for them. The DTV delay bill had the support of major broadcast networks including ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX as well as Verizon, AT&T and numerous public safety organizations.
(Source: Cynopsis)

CASTING CALL
LOGO is also asking its viewers to participate on season three of the comedy series The Big Gay Sketch Show by competing for a role on the show via the dedicated website BigGayCasting.com. Viewers 18 years and older can upload video auditions or vote for their favorite submission. Casting submissions must include an uploaded profile and brief audition video. Deadline is March 10, 2009. Additional information can be found at LOGOonline.com. The Big Gay Sketch Show is produced by Oh Really! Productions and Marobru Productions.
(Source: Cynopsis)

City Lights Media is seeking experienced, professional chefs who have dynamic charismatic personalities to appear in Food Network’s second season of Chopped. Males and females of any ethnicity are encouraged to submit. Application is available at www.foodnetwork.com/chopped.
(Source: Cynopsis)

FIRST LOOK
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ON TELEVISION
MTV: A Double Shot Of Love (Finale) at 10pm

Super Bowl XLIII on NBC is the second most-viewed Super Bowl in history with a total audience of 147 million viewers, trailing Super Bowl XLII on FOX which pulled in 148.3 million viewers. Among average viewers, the MASH finale airing in 1983 on CBS still tops the list at 106 million viewers followed by last year’s Super Bowl on FOX with 97.5 million viewers and Super Bowl 2009 with 95.4 million viewers. Super Bowl XLIII also posted a 42.1 overnight rating and a 65 share.
(Source: Cynopsis)

CASTING CALL
City Lights Television is looking for young, beautiful and talented Latina women to appear on the second season of SiTv’s Model Latina. Casting will occur on both the East and West Coasts. For more information and to apply, visit citylightsmedia.com/casting/LatinaInvite.html
(Source: Cynopsis)

FIRST LOOK
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ON TELEVISION
FOX: Hell’s Kitchen (Premiere) at 9pm
SPIKE TV: Toughest Cowboy (Premiere) at 11pm

Despite the seemingly high momentum, the U.S. House of Representatives yesterday did not pass the DTV date change bill which proposed to move the DTV transition date back by four months to June 12. The vote was 258 to 168 in favor of the bill, yet under House rules a two-thirds majority was needed for approval. On Monday, the Senate passed a compromise bill by unanimous consent which was advocated by Senator Jay Rockefeller who released this statement: “I am deeply disappointed that Republicans blocked the digital television transition (DTV) delay bill today in the House,” he said in a statement. “Instead of delaying the transition to ensure that the most vulnerable among us have the ability to prepare for the transition, they have made certain that far too many consumers across the country will wake up on February the 18th and find that their television sets have gone dark and access to news, information, and vital emergency alerts will be unavailable. It did not have to be this way – this situation was unnecessary and avoidable.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

CASTING CALL
Animal Planet and production partner Powderhouse Productions is looking for pet owners and their pets for a new series called Fetch Me A Beer (wt). The series watches pet trainer Zak George teaching animal owners how to transform ordinary pets to do stunt tricks. Production will begin next month and in-person casting calls are happening in South Florida now through mid-March and in the Boston area now through mid-June. Interested pet owners in South Florida can send an email to dogtricksFlorida@powderhouse.net and those in the Boston area can send an email to dogtricks@powderhouse.net. Other interested participants can submit videos and reply to the casting questionnaire by visiting AnimalPlanet.com/CastingCalls.
(Source: Cynopsis)