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Pearson, Barry To Sign New Book At Disney World

10/18/2006

Join Walt Disney World in welcoming authors Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson for a special in-person "meet and greet" celebrating their latest collaboration, Peter and the Shadow Thieves. The book is the duo's follow-up to their wildly successful Peter and the Starcatchers and is the second in a planned trilogy. Pearson, author of several books including The Kingdom Keepers (set inside the Magic Kingdom® Park), and Pulitzer Prize winner Barry, syndicated columnist and author, will be available for autographs and photos during the event.


Image © Disney Editions.


The signing will take place at Disney's Contemporary Resort (located near the Magic Kingdom® Park at the Walt Disney World Resort) in the fourth floor concourse from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, November 3. Reservations are not required, and books may be purchased at the event.

Disney's Contemporary Resort is located on the Magic Kingdom monorail line and is also an easy walk from the Magic Kingdom park entrance.

Product details:
Appropriate for all ages
Hardcover, 576 pages, published by Disney Editions, 2006
Suggested retail $18.99
ISBN: 078683787X

Pirates 3 Casting Call!

10/12/2006

Casting for Pirates Of The Caribbean

Pirates Of The Caribbean III is currently shooting now through the end of the year. We are holding a final open casting call for extras on

Sunday, October 15th 2006.
10:00am to 3:00pm

Sande Alessi Casting
13731 Ventura Blvd.
2nd Floor
Sherman Oaks, CA 91316


If you are unable to make it that day, you can come in any Monday though Friday 11:00am to 2:00pm to drop off a photo or have us take one until the end of November. Please call (818) 725-2905 for more information.

We are currently ONLY looking for the following types.

Pirates: Extreme characters and hideously unattractive types, ages 18-50. Odd body shapes or very lean to extremely skinny. Missing teeth, wandering eyes and serial killer looks with real long hair & beards. Wigs and make up is not what we are looking for. We also need little people, very large sumo wrestler types, extremely tall or extremely short people, albinos, amputees. Any size or shape that is NOT average is best. ALL TYPES OF ETHNICITIES: Caucasian, Asian, African, South American, East Indian, Middle Eastern, etc. Age: 18-100 years old, men and women. Must be EXTREME character looks i.e. extremely skinny, serial killer looks, extremely large or small features, ruddy complexion, physical deformities, etc. Real beards and long hair a plus!

Wenches: Women must also be the same extreme character types with real breasts and no fake nails or highlights in hair.


At the Open Call. . .

Please bring a current color photo.
Photos can be candid, digital, 35mm or Polaroid, they do not have to be professional. We will not be accepting headshots at the open call at all. You do not need to bring one. We will have you fill out a registration card and attach your photo to it. Your photo should not be larger than 3 x 5 or it will not fit on the card. You MUST NOT have a wig, fake beard or eye patch on in your photo.

Please make sure you look like your photo. If your hair length or anything has changed please make sure that your photo reflects this. If you do not have a current color photo to bring with you, we will take a Polaroid for you for $ 2.00 each

Please bring a pen.

If you would like to dress the part . . . you may but you must be ready to quickly remove anything on your head or face. We want to see what you really look like in your photo.

We are only seeing adults ages 18 and over. Please do not bring your children, we do not need any minors for these films. If a need for children does arise, we will post it here on our website and record it on our Pirate Hotline. IDs will be required for anyone who looks under the age of 18.

Sag members are not required to attend but are more than welcome.

This is not a paid interview

You may not be considered for extra roles when you live in other cities or countries. You must live locally because we usually only give you one day notice before you have to report to work or to a costume fitting.

(source: Sande Alessi Casting)


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