Dolphin Talent’s Acting + Industry Guide

Every character in every movie ever made must be secretly loaded, even that little kid in Slumdog Millionaire, when he was mostly just ‘slumdog’ and not as much ‘millionaire’. How do I know this? Movie characters never stop to collect their change in convenience stores or any stores for that matter. Nor do they wait in lines at those stores. They just bring their items swiftly to the front of the store, hand over some money, and depart. And don’t even get me started on the availability of taxis in movies that take place in New York. Or the lack of traffic! Of course, movie-goers are necessarily well-versed in the art of suspending disbelief for the sake of enjoying a movie – how else could we watch a fleet of giant robots emerge exclusively from General Motors vehicles and battle to the death, or museum exhibits come to life – twice? Personally, it used to be that I would sort every movie into one of two categories: either it could conceivably happen in our world, or it couldn’t. But really, they all fit the latter description. Here’s how you know: Could Jennifer Aniston’s character from He’s Just Not That into You walk into a Blockbuster? Probably. Could she rent Marley and Me? Ahhhh! Clearly, I need to think up some new categories. Just something to think about as you enjoy all those blockbuster hits this summer.

We just wanted to share with you about another blog that is directed towards actors getting startedin the entertainment industry and making the transition to Los Angeles.  The blogger, Megan, speaks from experience and we are excited to have her sharemore valuable knowledge with us at our LA Experience trip in a couple weeks.  Check out her blog at: www.tailscalifornia.com

-Jenn

Often actors wonder what job he/she should turn down and which to work on. Here is a  fun list to see what roles famous actors have turned down. In looking at these you could never imagine anyone else playing these roles, yet many of the roles that made people famous, the actors that played them were not the first choice. See if you agree or disagree on the production’s first choice and let us know what you think.

http://www.glamorati.com/celebrity/2008/25-more-actors-and-the-roles-they-turned-down/

-Manny

Hi Guys … I was in Ohio at the State Thespian Competition this past weekend, and I was asked a question that I would like to talk about.  A girl asked me if she was too heavyto work in the business. Here is the scoop. It does not matter what you weigh; there is always a part for whatever size you are. Just look on the TV or the movies, and you see all types of bodies on the screen. With that said, be truthful to yourself about your looks. If you are a 4’2” girl you will most likely never get the role of a high fashion model. One of the most important ways to succeed in the acting business is to know what parts you are right for. Then position yourself to be the best you can be for that look. The more honest you are to yourself, the happier you will be in the business. If you look at yourself unrealistically, you will never be getting the part that you think you should get.  So don’t let weight, height or even age stop you, but learn the appropriate roles for you to play. Get to know yourself and go for it!

-Manny

Hello there! Here is the trailer for 17 Again which is hitting theaters April 17th and features Dolphin’s own Josie Loren. Go Josie!

We at Dolphin Talent would like to congratulate our students for their recent bookings:

Television:

Josie L. – “The Perfect 10” on ABC Family – Premiering June 22^nd at 9:00 PM EST

Commercial/Print:

Krystal A. – “Colgate”

Jenna R. – “Just For Men”

Daniel H. – “Merck Drugs”

We are so proud of you guys!  Keep up the good work. J

No one was more delighted than those of us at Dolphin to hear Hugh Jackman proclaim to the millions of people who watched the Oscars last night that the musical is back. With the successful television premiere of “Spectacular” fresh in our minds and three musicals slated in the next two and half years, we’re betting on it.

While this creative decision is, in part, motivated by the mind-boggling successful track record of musicals, it’s primarily a reflection of our own love for the genre. Because musicals have a way of engaging us that is wholly unique. They speak to us in a way that somehow more inspiring…more magical than a regular old comedy/romantic comedy etc. The use of music and dance effectively in a movie reminds us of American cinema at it’s very best. Musicals make us laugh and cry and SING. They have proven for generations to define our lives and stay with us as we grow older.

Dolphin is excited to be at the center of this re-birth and you can bet we are all singing (however off key) and dancing (however clumsily) around our offices as we look forward with anticipation to holding a national casting for our first theatrical musical in the upcoming year!

The Academy Awards: This is the big one, the one that everyone tunes in to watch, and the one that really matters. The “Academy” is the 6,000 some performers and industry professionals that make up fifteen different branches, one for each division, such as actors, directors, visual effects, music, etc.  So people in the industry have an opportunity to support each other and vote on who they think is the best.

The first awards were officially held in 1929 at a black-tie dinner in Los Angeles honoring achievements from the past two years. The next year the awards were broadcasted on radio, and the public interest only grew from there. It now shows in over 200 countries.

The 81^stAcademy Awards are coming up soon, hosted by Hugh Jackman, on February 22. For a list of nominated films and even a printable ballot go to www.oscar.com.

 Enjoy!

-Emerson

We are officially in the middle of Awards Season, the glitzy, glamorous, and exciting time to watch our favorite stars in hot or not so hot apparel go head to head to win world-renowned honors. Everyone usually knows what the stars are wearing, who came with whom and who won, but I thought I would give you some insight into the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards that took place Sunday, January 11, 2009 .

The Golden Globes: Notice how they always thank, “The Hollywood Foreign Press?” In the 1940’s, during a world at war, a handful of Los Angeles-based journalists who represented publications outside the US came together and formed the Hollywood Foreign Correspondents Association. These journalists thought it imperative for people outside of Hollywood to have a say in determining Hollywood’s finest work.

 The first Golden Globe ceremony was held in the 1940’s and grew from there. In 1955, television was added to the list of honors given out. One tradition that has continued on through each award show is the annual selection of the Miss and/or Mr. Golden Globe; this is the title awarded to the son or daughter of a famous actor or actress on stage assisting with the ceremony. Today the HFPA represents more than 55 countries and their publications include newspapers and magazines in all leading markets across the world. The HFPA members interview 400 different actors, directors, writers, and producers and see more than 300 films to come up with the winners who deserve an award.

-Emerson