Keely's Korner

FIRST LOOK
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ON TELEVISION
DISCOVERY: HowStuffWorks (Premiere) at 8pm

NBC is cancelling Lipstick Jungle and My Own Worst Enemy.
FOX is cancelling Mad TV after 14 seasons.

CASTING CALL
Music composers are invited to create a new on-air theme song for syndicated daytime talker Live with Regis and Kelly as part of the show’s promotion “Live’s One Hundred Grand Theme Song Search.” To coincide with the show’s hi-def launch on January 5, a new graphic look will be revealed along with a fresh show open including a new musical theme. The winning composer will receive $100,000, their composition exposed on national TV and a chance at a career in the music industry. The entry deadline is December 5, 2008 and full information and rules can be found at www.liveregisandkelly.com. Live with Regis and Kelly is produced by WABC-TV in New York and is distributed by Disney-ABC Domestic Television.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Casting producers are looking for recently married couples to appear on a new version of the classic game show, The Newlywed Game. Interested couples should visit WWW.EMBASSYROW.COM and click on “Casting”.
(Source: Cynopsis)

A&E Network needs pack rats; people consumed by their own clutter to try out for a new docu-series. A therapist or professional organizer will work with the compulsive hoarder while the show provides a team of cleaners paid for by the show. Interested participants or to nominate someone, send an email to hoarders@sfpseattle.com.
(Source: Cynopsis)

CELEBRITY NEWS: NOVEMBER 7TH
http://www.imdb.com/news/ns0000002/

CASTING CALL
TLC will open season three of Say Yes to the Dress with a one-hour special showcasing wedding stories. The show invites those who are planning a wedding to send heartwarming stories involving everything from family and friends who can’t attend the special event to other challenging situations affecting budgets and plans. Stories can be submitted through November 14 via sayyesspecial@yahoo.com.
(Source: Cynopsis)

CELEBRITY NEWS: NOVEMBER 5TH
http://www.imdb.com/news/ns0000002/

CASTING CALL
Divorced males and females, between the ages of 24-44 are needed for a new dating/marriage competition reality show called Second Chances where the viewers will decide who is right for each other. Interested contestants who are serious about trying marriage again should visit the show’s website at web.me.com/janetarneau/SECOND_CHANCES , fill out the application and mail it along with a photo. For additional information email Janet Arneau at janetarneau@mac.com.
(Source: Cynopsis)

CELEBRITY NEWS: NOVEMBER 3RD
http://www.imdb.com/news/ns0000002/

CASTING CALL
Magical Elves, Inc. the award-winning producers behind Bravo’s Top Chef and Project Runway are looking for singles ready and serious about getting married for a new docu-series on Lifetime. The series will explore the concept of arranged marriages and those interested can view the people who are seeking mates at www.ArrangedMarriageTV.com/matches.html . The producers are looking to cast right away; for more information and to be considered for this show, call Liz Alper at Magical Elves, Inc. at 213 630 6530 or email casting@magicalelves.com.
(Source: Cynopsis)

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE
John McCain was on SNL this weekend but Tina Fey totally outshined him as Sarah Palin.
http://www.nbc.com/Saturday_Night_Live/video/clips/mccain-qvc-open/805381/

CELEBRITY NEWS: OCTOBER 31ST
http://www.imdb.com/news/ns0000002/

CASTING CALL
Bravo also announced it approved the fashion design creative competition series The Fashion Show (wt) produced by 3 Ball Productions. The premise surrounds one winner selected by viewers who will have their designs sold by a retailer. Open casting calls for the series begins this weekend and interested applicants must attend one of the casting calls to meet with a fashion consultant in addition to brining three original designs, a portfolio, a copy of a government issued photo ID and a completed application form to be considered. The audition cities are Los Angeles on November 2; Miami on November 8; Chicago on November 13; and New York on November 16. Full details on the casting calls and to download the application form, visit www.BravoTV.com/casting.
(Source: Cynopsis)

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ON TELEVISION
ABC: It’s The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown at 8pm
OXYGEN: Coolio’s Rules (Premiere) at 10pm
ABC FAMILY: Greek (Finale) at 9pm
BET: Somebodies (Finale) at 10:30pm

CASTING CALL
Talented dancers take note: FOX’s So You Think You Can Dance, from 19 Entertainment, Ltd. and Dick Clark Productions, opens a contestant search for season five November 13 in New York City. Series producers will be on hand at the Mark Morris Dance Center, 3 Lafayette Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11217 with registration beginning at 8a. Audition dates in Denver, Los Angeles, Memphis, Miami and Seattle will be added soon. Dancers traveling to auditions should plan on staying in the designated cities for at least two days following their audition in case of a callback. Participants must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents of the U.S., have a valid Employment Authorization Card for the U.S. or be in the process of obtaining one. For up-to-date information on So You Think You Can Dance auditions, visit fox.com/dance.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Adult Swim is teaming up with Burger King Corp. for an online nationwide casting call kicking off on Nov.3. Adult Swim and BK will encourage those who look like (or know someone who looks like) the Carl character from Aqua Teen Hunger Force to try out to play the role in next year’s first-ever live-action special episode. Adult Swim will drive viewers to check out AdultSwim.com for complete casting call details and to upload a video that demonstrates they are worthy to play the role. The live-action episode scheduled to air in 2009.
(Source: Cynopsis)

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ON TELEVISION
MTV: A Night For Vets: An MTV Concert For The Brave at 8pm
VH1: Hulk Hogan Celebrity Wrestling (Premiere) at 7pm
NBC: America’s Toughest Jobs (Finale) at 8pm on Saturday
WE: The Locator (Finale) at 9pm on Saturday
WE: Bridezillas (Finale) at 9pm on Sunday
AMC: Mad Men (Finale) at 10pm on Sunday

MOVIES
High School Musical 3: Senior Year – Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Corbin Bleu, Monique Coleman
Saw V – Tobin Bell, Julie Benz, Meagan Good, Costas Mandylor, Scott Patterson
Pride & Glory – Edward Norton, Colin Farrell, Jon Voight, Noah Emmerich, Jennifer Ehle
Changeling (Limited Release) – Angelina Jolie, John Malkovich, Jeffrey Donovan, Michael Kelly, Colm Feore
I’ve Loved You So Long (Limited Release) – Kristin Scott Thomas, Elsa Zylberstein, Serge Hazanavicius, Lauren Grevill, Frederic Pierrot
Passengers (Limited Release) – Anne Hathaway, Patrick Wilson, David Morse, Andre Braugher, Dianne Wiest
Synecdoche, NY (Limited Release) – Philip Seymour Hoffman, Samantha Morton, Michelle Williams, Catherine Keener, Emily Watson

NYC STREET FAIRS
Saturday October 25th
34th Annual Americana Jazz Festival – 52nd St. from Madison to 7th Ave.
Astor Place Festival – from LaFayette to Broadway
Park Ave. South Autumn Fair – from 17th to 23rd St.

Sunday October 26th
The 7th Ave. Autumn Carnival – from 47th St. to 57th St.

CASTING CALL
ABC’s The Bachelorette is seeking the next bachelorette to star in a new installment of the reality series where one female gets to choose her true love from among 25 eligible and handsome bachelors. Female applicants must possess intelligence, beauty, charm, style and a winning personality. To apply or nominate someone visit www.thebachelor.tv and complete the online application or nomination form.

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ON TELEVISION
VH1: I Want To Work For Diddy (Finale) at 9pm
VH1: Hip Hop Honors (Premiere) at 10pm

WEEKEND BOX OFFICE
Beverly Hills Chihuahua – $29 million
Eagle Eye – $17.7 million
Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist – $12 million
Nights In Rodanthe – $7.4 million
Appaloosa – $5 million
(Source: Box Office Mojo)

CASTING CALL
Bischoff Hervey Entertainment, creators/producers of VH1’s Scott Baio is 45 and Single among others, is working on a new docu-soap series, bringing the Saddle Ranch and its lifestyle and staff to television. The series is seeking attractive, fun males and females, between 18-35 years old who are bartenders, servers, cocktail servers, hosts and hostesses. Other restaurant experience will be considered a plus. An open casting call will take place this Saturday from 12-4p at the Saddle Ranch Chop House, 8371 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069. Interested applicants should bring a recent headshot. For more information, send an email to   juliagelke@hotmail.com.
(Source: Cynopsis)

CELEBRITY NEWS: OCTOBER 3RD
http://www.imdb.com/news/ns0000002/

MEGA MILLIONS
Today’s Jackpot is $42 Million.

Participating States: New York, New Jersey, California, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Ohio, Texas, Virginia & Washington

CASTING CALL
Season two for NBC’s Momma’s Boys began this week and auditions will take place in New York, Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, Atlanta, Salt Lake City, Miami, Washington, D.C., Madison, Baton Rouge, Louisville and New Orleans. Interested bachelors, their mothers and single women can visit www.nbc.com/casting or nbcdatingshow.com for more details.
(Source: Cynopsis)