Monthly Archives: July 2008

Casting Director Francine Maisler

Posted on July 30, 2008 by East Coast editor

In today’s Daily Variety, the special section, “Women’s Impact Report: Specialists” they interview prominent casting director Francine Maisler, who was one of the first teachers at TVI Actors Studio in NY back in the late ’80s. “I’ve had the great … Continue reading →

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Observing the Screen Actors Guild and its Management

Posted on July 29, 2008 by East Coast editor

If you have any interest in the Screen Actors Guild, the strike issues and all other matters pertaining to SAG, I suggest you take a look at the Blog, The SAGwatch Blog which covers all things SAG! The SAGwatch Blog … Continue reading →

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How We Did It: The Blue Man Group "Actorpreneurs" like no other

Posted on July 29, 2008 by East Coast editor

Inc. Magazine has an inspiring article on “The Blue Man Group”, three young guys in New York City — an acting student, a magazine researcher, and a software producer! All are actorpreneurs. See the entire article below. How We Did … Continue reading →

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Google and Seth MacFarlane of ‘Family Guy’ make deal

Posted on July 9, 2008 by East Coast editor

Web search engine Google and TV producer Seth MacFarlane are creating an animation series directly for the web, called “Seth MacFarlane’s Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy.” Google will syndicate the program using its AdSense advertising system to thousands of Web sites … Continue reading →

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New York Talent Agent dies at 97

Posted on July 9, 2008 by East Coast editor

Retired New York talent agent Deborah Coleman died of a heart attack Feb. 16 in Boston. She was 97. Ms Coleman represented actors such as Imogene Coca, George Balanchine, Jean Stapleton, Dick York and Hal Linden. She founded the Deborah … Continue reading →

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