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Our Program
Jul 31

The board of directors for the Academy of Cinema and Television have over 40 years combined experience in the entertainment business. Our mission is  simple: Create cutting edge training centers that revolutionize education in on-camera acting, modeling, singing and dancing. Our directors have worked extensively with companies like ClearChannel, CBS, Comcast, Cox Communications, Bonneville, Entercom, ABC, The CW, FOX, and MGM.

The Academy of Cinema and Television has helped thousands of students nationwide to achieve their performing arts educational goals in on-camera acting… and much, much more. This level of success has been achieved through our unique programs that combine award-winning teaching, cutting edge training techniques, and truly once in a lifetime opportunities to meet industry professionals such as agents and casting directors.  If you like to learn more about our history visit:  http://www.academyofcinemaandtv.com/history.html

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Fashion, Industry News
Jul 26

Horsing around: Teen queen Miley Cyrus goes for equestrian fashion for a gig in New York City — Source: Dailymail Online

Dressed in tight white jeans, black boots and a riding hat, you’d be forgiven for thinking Miley Cyrus was going horseriding in the country.

Instead, the 15-year-old star wore the equestrian-inspired outfit to perform to thousands of fans at an outdoor concert in New York City.

The Hannah Montana singer/actress was up bright and early this morning to perform in the Rockefeller Plaza on U.S. live morning programme Today Show.

In a scene reminiscent of Beatle-mania in the 1960s, screaming ‘tweens’ were kept back from Miley and her dancers by crash barriers.

Miley belted out tracks from her latest album Breakthrough, including 7 Things and See You Again, much to the delight of her ecstatic fans. To read the full article and view the outstanding photographs of her current fashionable outfit from the concert click here.

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Industry News
Jul 26

If you want to know more about this famous family or when the Jonas Brothers are going to have a concert near you, look at the tour dates on this new Jonas Brothers page.

You’ll also find lots of photos and the latest updates about the brothers.

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Industry News, acting
Jul 22

The LA Times has a weekly column called Scriptland.  It is a weekly feature on the work and professional lives of screenwriters.  The July 22, 2008, column is about director/writer Joshua Michael Stern and it a read well worth the time it might take for anyone desiring a career in acting.  

Director/writer Joshua Michael Stern seeks a collaborative relationship with his cast, and as a result, he’s building a rep for landing top-flight actors.

By Lynn Smith, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
July 22, 2008

In 2005, Joshua Michael Stern’s first feature, “Neverwas,” opened the Toronto International Film Festival; but despite a cast full of Oscar winners, it ended up going straight to video shelves. On Aug. 1, his second, “Swing Vote,” written with Jason Richman and starring Kevin Costner, Dennis Hopper and Kelsey Grammer, will premiere in theaters. Already moving on, he’s got Sir Anthony Hopkins, Gwyneth Paltrow, Keira Knightley and Naomi Watts in talks to appear in his own version of “King Lear.”

So, how, at a time when experienced feature writers are having trouble finding work, has Stern rocketed from 0 to 160? First, he said, he’s never stopped writing since he started at 14. Next, besides writing and directing, he’s also involved in managing, producing and whatever else needs doing. Then, too, as a child of Hollywood, he said he knows how to persuade top-notch actors to sign up for his films. Click here to read full article.

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Book Reviews
Jul 13

People Magazine - Sneak Peek! Child Stars: Then & Now
Find out where Kirk Cameron, Blossom’s Mayim Bialik, the Charles in Charge girls and more child stars are in this excerpt from PEOPLE’s new book:

PETER BILLINGSLEY
Then: He memorably played Ralphie, the bespectacled kid in the holiday classic A Christmas Story, whose life would be complete if only he had a Red Ryder BB gun. Now: He’s the (mostly) silent member of the Vince Vaughn-Jon Favreau comedy cartel. After meeting Vaughn when the two costarred on an after-school special in 1990, Billingsley, 37, has since executive-produced The Break-Up (starring Vaughn and Jennifer Aniston) and Iron Man (directed by Favreau).

Find a full review of the new book by clicking here.

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Fashion, Industry News
Jul 12

Smiley Licensing has agreed an exclusive deal with Jennyfer, a major European retailer of affordable, ready-to-wear fashion for girls, to launch the Smileyworld brand for teenagers in all of its 350 stores throughout Europe.

Using the Smiley style guide, the range will reproduce messages and icons with a fresh, upbeat, summery feel. T-shirts, sweatshirts and underwear in sizes from XS to L will be available.

Supporting the launch, Jennyfer - which also sells costume jewellery from Smileyworld licensee SID Bijoux - is highlighting the range in all of its window displays, as well as organising a sweepstake on its website, where visitors will have the chance to win Smileyworld gifts.

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Industry News
Jul 12

Source: CTV.ca

Teen drama “Degrassi” is looking for another win at this year’s “Teen Choice Awards.”

Hosted by Miley Cyrus, the “Teen Choice Awards” celebrate all the hottest stars in film, television, music, sports and fashion.

“Degrassi: The Next Generation” has been nominated for “Choice Summer TV Show” and is up against “America’s Best Dance Crew,” “High School Musical: Get in the Picture,” “So You Think You Can Dance,” and “The Secret Life of the American Teenager.”

“Degrassi” airs on the digital cable channel “The N” in the U.S. The awards show airs Monday, August 4 on FOX.  “Degrassi” was nominated and won the same award in 2007 and 2005. The eighth season of the series is currently in production in Toronto.

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Fashion
Jul 10

Top artists spice up Kohl’s teen-targeted marketing campaign

By DORIS HAJEWSKI

Kohl’s Corp. will launch its broadest-ever back-to-school marketing campaign using rock star Lenny Kravitz and other artists to link clothing with music.

The company’s ads will start earlier than ever, this month, with billboards going up July 14, followed by print ads July 20 and TV ads on July 27. Back-to-school merchandise is coming into stores this week.

“We felt there’s going to be so much excitement and buzz about this campaign, we wanted to get out a little earlier,” said Julie Gardner, executive vice president and chief marketing officer.

The ads, from the McCann-Erickson agency, carry the tagline: “Inspired by the Artists . . . worn by you.” In addition to Kravitz, the campaign features Avril Lavigne, Plain White T’s, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus and Vanessa Carlton. Click here to read on…

Source: JSOnline

July 10th, 2008 by AdminNo Comments »
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