One of my fondest memories as a young girl was watching Disney movies with my mom. Whether it was Beauty and the Beast, Mulan, Brandy and Whitney Houston’s version of Cinderella or Disney’s original The Little Mermaid, nine times out of 10 you could catch me reciting the words. One of my fondest memories as a young girl was watching Disney movies with my mom. Whether it was Beauty and the Beast, Mulan, Brandy and Whitney Houston’s version of Cinderella or Disney’s original The Little Mermaid, nine times out of 10 you could catch me reciting the words scene by scene and belting out each song as I twirled around the living room (much to my mother’s amusement). The latter film was undoubtedly one of my favorites, and now, thanks to the new iteration featuring Javier Bardem, Melissa McCarthy, Daveed Diggs, Awkwafina, Jonah Hauer-King and the star of it all, an electric and compelling Halle Bailey, my inner child got the chance to come alive again nearly 25 years later. I was lucky enough to be invited to the LA premiere of the film, which took place inside the Dolby Theatre (yes, the home of the Oscars Dolby Theatre). And while the film is definitely geared towards children (and that point shouldn’t be forgotten), the beautiful imagery, bright colors (rendered by Dolby Vision,) new and familiar characters, Bailey’s emotional acting and ethereal singing (heard crisply, thanks to Dolby Atmos) was enough to keep the adult me engaged and enthused for the nearly two and a half hour film. It can go without saying at this point but Halle Bailey as Ariel is the most perfect casting for a live-action remake Disney has ever done. The way she was able to capture Ariel’s child-like inquisitiveness, stubbornness and yearning is something that should be studied for all other future films. When the latter characteristic was put on full display during her performance of the iconic song, “Part of Your World,” it not only caused the crowd to erupt in applause, but it also caused a few thug tears to escape from my eyes. The urge to cry welled up again during the “Kiss the Girl” scene and at the end when Ariel and Price Eric (played by a very cute and convincing Jonah Hauer-King) sailed off into the sunset. And I still haven’t put my finger on why that was. Maybe it’s because I was actually allowing myself to escape the realities of adulthood and enjoy the wonders of nostalgia and escapism—if only for a little while. Or maybe it was because watching a Black Ariel swimming around underwater somehow felt like I was seeing and reconnecting with little me, as she twirled around again somewhere on the inside of me and it tugged at my heartstrings. Whatever it was, the feeling was enough to make me want to experience the—dare I say it—magic of the movie over and over again.

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CAROLYN JONES May 12, 2023 After years of fierce debate, mandatory dyslexia screening is significantly closer to reality for California schools. Gov. Gavin Newsom, in his budget revision released Friday, set aside $1 million for teacher training and a requirement that schools screen all children in kindergarten through second grade for risks of dyslexia and other reading disorders, beginning in 2025-26. The budget is subject to final approval by the Legislature by mid-June, but Newsom seemed confident that dyslexia screening would survive last-minute political wrangling. “I’m not worried about this stalling. We’re going to get it done this time,” Newsom said Friday, noting that he himself struggles with dyslexia and is “deeply engaged in the subject.” California is one of only 10 states nationwide that does not screen students for dyslexia, a learning disorder that affects up to 1 in 5 students. Even though 60% of California’s third-graders are not reading at grade level, the teachers union and English learner advocates had vehemently opposed mandatory screening, saying that students whose native language isn’t English could be wrongly identified as having dyslexia and unnecessarily placed in special education. Newsom addressed those fears on Friday. He said that the screening tool being developed at UC San Francisco will be available in numerous languages and take into account students’ cultural and linguistic differences. The UCSF tool, he said, would be state-of-the-art. “I’m excited about what California will export to other states,” he said. “It’s not just about being one of the other states, it’s about being the best among other states.” The budget calls for a panel to meet next year to review several tests, including the UCSF test, and offer schools a choice. Schools would have time to train teachers to administer the test, which would flag students who are at risk of having dyslexia. State Sen. Anthony Portantino, D-Burbank, who has pushed for mandatory screening for years, said he was “ecstatic” at Newsom’s decision to prioritize dyslexia screening in the budget. Portantino, who also has dyslexia, in February introduced SB 691, which would have screened students beginning in 2024-25, a year earlier than Newsom’s proposal. That bill will now not be necessary, he said. “I am extremely happy. This is a great day for kids in California,” Portantino said Friday. “The governor had it right. He and I both understand the urgency of this issue. And I think we’ve ironed out the safeguards to ensure that the (test) will be linguistically and culturally sensitive.” Dyslexia advocates cheered Newsom’s decision. “We have been fighting for this for so long. We’re really excited to see this move forward,” said Megan Potente, co-state director of Decoding Dyslexia California. “There’s a lot of momentum.” Students with dyslexia need extra help learning to match letters to sounds. The sooner they get that help, the sooner they can catch up to their peers, research shows. And the longer schools wait, the harder it is for students to overcome and the more expensive interventions become. Megan Bacigalupi, an Oakland parent and founder of California Parent Power, said that mandatory dyslexia screening is long overdue. “Sitting here as a parent of a dyslexic child who was not screened early and will likely struggle in school for much of his life because of that, today means a great deal to me and all the families that will benefit,” she said. The California Teachers Association, which for years has opposed mandatory screening, appeared to soften its stance on Friday. The longer timeline for implementation and extra money to train teachers made the difference, union President E. Toby Boyd said Friday. “We appreciate the governor hearing the concerns educators have expressed for the last few years and for including funding to properly address early literacy screening, including dyslexia, in a manner that provides a realistic implementation timeline, professional development for educators and thoughtful policy that benefits students,” Boyd said. English learner advocates also appeared ready to move forward with the screening requirement, at least for now. “We appreciate the more comprehensive view on screening with a focus on reading difficulties, not just at risk of dyslexia, but look forward to reviewing the trailer bill language for details, especially how it affects our English learners,” said Martha Hernandez, executive director of Californians Together, which advocates for English learners in California schools.

"HYSTERIA" // HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS / TEENAGERS & "CULT" MEMBERS // 18-35 // MULTIPLE FILM DATE OPTIONS : 5.16, 5.17, 5.24 // Sub Request Casting TaylorMade (Casting™) is searching for background artists to play STUDENTS AND CULT MEMBERS for a few upcoming film dates. Filming will be as followed: 5/16 (TUE) - Filming (High School Day 1 of 2) in TUCKER 5/17 (WED) - Filming (High School Day 2 of 2) in TUCKER 5/24 (WED) - Filming (Satanic Cult Scene - Only a select few will be chosen for this group) in COVINGTON Special Note - we will be selecting a group of about 10 students to be part of a Director Picked group that will film throughout the season. We feel the need to add the following disclaimer. The group will be labeled as a Satanic Cult. This group will film one scene with a real goat. So if you have animal allergies, we strongly suggest you refrain from being part of this group. There will also be some brief PG-13 nudity in episode 104 with this same group. So if chosen, you should be comfortable around PG-13 nudity (more than likely everyone will be in their undergarments) and comfortable in your undergarments on camera. For these scenes in Ep. 104 - your rate will reflect what is needed in the scene and will be discussed with you if chosen for this group. Please answer the questions in the form below about possible animal allergies, cult content comfortability, and your comfortability with PG-13 nudity. We will be booking you based on what production needs for each day. There is potential for you to work all 3 dates if you are available. The high school scene dates are not matching so you can work only one or both depending on your availability - these scenes will be filming at our School location in Stone Mountain / Tucker. Please note we will be reaching out to you with a booking offer for the dates we would love to book you for. As most of you know, we also cast for another VERY popular show that takes place in the 80s. Due to the popularity of that show, we HIGHLY suggest and recommend you work on “Hysteria” with us so we can see that you are reliable. We will 100% be taking your professionalism & attendance from “Hysteria” into consideration when booking for that Netflix show. “Hysteria” is set in the 1980s - so it is very important that you upload a current selfie with today’s date on a piece of paper. We need to see exactly how your hair/facial hair looks for hair/makeup purposes. Because of the nature of this show, we ask: MALES : PLEASE DO NOT CUT YOUR HAIR OR SHAVE YOUR SIDEBURNS BETWEEN NOW AND FILMING FEMALES : WE ASK FOR YOUR HAIR COLOR TO BE A NATURAL COLOR. SHORTER STYLES, LAYERS AND BANGS ARE GREAT! PLEASE ALSO NO ARTIFICIAL NAILS OR BRIGHT COLORED NAILS. NO EXTREMELY LONG NAILS. TRY TO STICK TO AS NATURAL AND NEUTRAL AS POSSIBLE. SIDE NOTE > WE WILL BEGIN CASTING THE OTHER 1980s NETFLIX SHOW IN THE UPCOMING MONTHS SO THESE RULES WILL BE THE SAME FOR THAT PRODUCTION AS WELL! Roles & details are listed below. Please submit your availability in the form below. We will reach out via text if you are chosen to be booked. NOTE ABOUT COVID TESTING: As of 5/11/23 - Hysteria will no longer require ANY covid testing. ⭐️ HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT RATE : $168/12 AGE : 18-30 GENDER : ALL ETHNICITY : ALL DETAILS : High School Student in small town in Michigan. FRESH FACES ONLY (if you’ve worked as a student or teenager with us this season, you should have gotten an avail check in your email. You do NOT need to reapply here if you filled out that avail check). If interested in the Director Selected Role to be part of the Satanic Cult, please see that role below. Please upload a selfie with today’s date on it in your submission. This is very important because we need to see exactly what your hair/facial hair looks like for filming. COVID TESTING: Hysteria will no longer be covid testing after 5/11/23 FILMING DATES: 5/16 (TUE) - Filming (Day 1 of 2) in Tucker 5/17 (WED) - Filming (Day 2 of 2) in Tucker ⭐️ STUDENT “SATANIC CULT” MEMBER (Please note this is a fictional cult and does not reflect the personal viewpoints of Casting™ or our associates) RATE : $168/12 AGE : 18-30 GENDER : ALL ETHNICITY : ALL **SHOULD BE OKAY WITH BEING AROUND GOATS, SATANIC CULT CONTENT & PG-13 NUDITY DETAILS : High School Student in small town in Michigan. FRESH FACES ONLY (if you’ve worked as a student or teenager with us this season, you should have gotten an avail check in your email. You do NOT need to reapply here if you filled out that avail check). Special Note - we will be selecting a group of about 10 students to be part of this Director Picked group that will film throughout the season. We feel the need to add the following disclaimer: The group will be labeled as a Satanic Cult. This group will film one scene with a real goat. So if you have animal allergies, we strongly suggest you refrain from being part of this group. There will also be some brief PG-13 nudity in episode 104 with this same group. So if chosen, you should be comfortable around PG-13 nudity (more than likely everyone will be in their undergarments) and comfortable in your undergarments on camera. For these scenes in Ep. 104 - your rate will reflect what is needed in the scene and will be discussed with you if chosen for this group. Please answer the questions in the form below about possible animal allergies, cult content comfortability, and your comfortability with PG-13 nudity. Please upload a selfie with today’s date on it in your submission. This is very important because we need to see exactly what your hair/facial hair looks like for filming. COVID TESTING: Hysteria will no longer be covid testing after 5/11/23 FILMING DATES: 5/16 (TUE) - Filming (Day 1 of 2) in Tucker 5/17 (WED) - Filming (Day 2 of 2) in Tucker 5/24 (WED) - Filming in Covington IMPORTANT NOTES : 1. ALL VACCINATION STATUSES CONSIDERED 2. YOUR FILMING DETAILS (LOCATION, TIME, WARDROBE) WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU THE EVENING BEFORE YOUR FILMING DATE(S). 3. ONCE BOOKED, we will send you a fitting signup form to pick the date you can fit (if applicable). PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO LET US KNOW YOUR AVAILABILITY CLICK HERE TO APPLY --------> https://castingtaylormade.com/availability-checks/hysteria-ep103-highschool-students-cult?fbclid=IwAR0iQFidjucnTATwN6geJAdu7nEDjij1IqTOl--N2ryVke794HhcnBnkwKU&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

"HYSTERIA" // HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER / FACULTY - FRESH FACE // 35-65 // MULTIPLE FILM DATE OPTIONS : 5.16 & 5.17 // Sub Request Casting TaylorMade (Casting™) is searching for background artists to play HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS/ FACULTY for a few upcoming film dates. Filming will be as followed: 5/16 (TUE) - Filming (High School Day 1 of 2) in TUCKER 5/17 (WED) - Filming (High School Day 2 of 2) in TUCKER Please note we will be reaching out to you with a booking offer for the dates we would love to book you for. As most of you know, we also cast for another VERY popular show that takes place in the 80s. Due to the popularity of that show, we HIGHLY suggest and recommend you work on “Hysteria” with us so we can see that you are reliable. We will 100% be taking your professionalism & attendance from “Hysteria” into consideration when booking for that Netflix show. “Hysteria” is set in the 1980s - so it is very important that you upload a current selfie with today’s date on a piece of paper. We need to see exactly how your hair/facial hair looks for hair/makeup purposes. Because of the nature of this show, we ask: MALES : PLEASE DO NOT CUT YOUR HAIR OR SHAVE YOUR SIDEBURNS BETWEEN NOW AND FILMING FEMALES : WE ASK FOR YOUR HAIR COLOR TO BE A NATURAL COLOR. SHORTER STYLES, LAYERS AND BANGS ARE GREAT! PLEASE ALSO NO ARTIFICIAL NAILS OR BRIGHT COLORED NAILS. NO EXTREMELY LONG NAILS. TRY TO STICK TO AS NATURAL AND NEUTRAL AS POSSIBLE. SIDE NOTE > WE WILL BEGIN CASTING THE OTHER 1980s NETFLIX SHOW IN THE UPCOMING MONTHS SO THESE RULES WILL BE THE SAME FOR THAT PRODUCTION AS WELL! Roles & details are listed below. Please submit your availability in the form below. We will reach out via text if you are chosen to be booked. NOTE ABOUT COVID TESTING: As of 5/11/23 - Hysteria will no longer require ANY covid testing. ⭐️ HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER / FACULTY RATE : $168/12 AGE : 35-65 GENDER : ALL ETHNICITY : ALL DETAILS : High School Teacher / Faculty in small town in Michigan. FRESH FACES ONLY (if you’ve worked as teacher/faculty with us this season, you will receive an availability check to see if you are available these dates. You do NOT need to reapply here. We need a couple of fresh faces for this scene). Please upload a selfie with today’s date on it in your submission. This is very important because we need to see exactly what your hair/facial hair looks like for filming. COVID TESTING: Hysteria will no longer be covid testing after 5/11/23 FILMING DATES: 5/16 (TUE) - Filming (Day 1 of 2) in Tucker 5/17 (WED) - Filming (Day 2 of 2) in Tucker IMPORTANT NOTES : 1. ALL VACCINATION STATUSES CONSIDERED 2. YOUR FILMING DETAILS (LOCATION, TIME, WARDROBE) WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU THE EVENING BEFORE YOUR FILMING DATE(S). 3. ONCE BOOKED, we will send you a fitting signup form to pick the date you can fit (if applicable). PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO LET US KNOW YOUR AVAILABILITY CLICK HERE TO APPLY --------> https://castingtaylormade.com/availability-checks/hysteria-ep103-highschool-teachers-faculty?fbclid=IwAR3ylXRr0P0eoZq02DuJwRm_Q4TQ14J8B46pb_bzRFx3d_LOUhVyEQXK-uE&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

If you are an actor or plan to work in the film industry, or simply watch tv shows, understanding how this may affect you is something that you may want to be aware of.... Here are some helpful links to learn more (but please read other articles as well) https://www.wgacontract2023.org/ https://www.wga.org/ https://twitter.com/WGAWest https://www.instagram.com/wgaeast/ Previous Writer's Strike https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007%E2%80%9308_Writers_Guild_of_America_strike @Alesha Perkins @Jordan Seamon @Tonika Porter @Hasani Vibez @Robin Karki @Kamrynn Clea @Toni Comer @Charles W. Harris III @Bashiyra Muhammad @Atika Greene @Lucinda Carr @Genesis Wooding @Michael Ochoa @Darlene Robertson-Hart @Desiree Riley @Jordan Wooding @Miki Young Brown @Renee Brown @KENNETH J THOMPSON

When Pastor Dale Synder was faced with the people that stole the Bethel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) church’s land, he called on Color Of Change members to make Bethel AME whole. And together, we won! The city of Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Penguins hockey team returned the land to the church.  Bethel AME is the oldest Black church in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but it was more than just a house of worship. It was the site of Pittsburgh’s first Black elementary school and a stop on the Underground Railroad. It was a haven for residents and the center for organizing in the 1950s during the Civil Rights Movement. However, in 1957, the City of Pittsburgh used eminent domain to seize the Bethel AME church's original Hill District site in order to build Civic Arena and a highway system dividing the neighborhood from downtown Pittsburgh. As a result of having its land stolen and being forced to move into a smaller building, the church lost two-thirds of its congregation and subsequent funding for the programs serving Pittsburgh's Black residents. 

Photo:John Swope(Getty Images) Harry Belafonte in his film debut as Mr. Williams, School Principal, in ‘Bright Road’. The Root is sad to report that actor, EGOT winner and civil rights activist Harry Belafonte has died at age 96. On Tuesday, a rep for Belafonte confirmed that the legendary singera pssed away due to congestive heart failure at his New York home. Born in 1927's Harlem, and raised in Jamaica for a portion of his life, Belafonte would evolve into an influential figure within both the arts and civil rights space in America. He broke barriers as one of the first Black leading men in Hollywood in the 1950s-1960s, often going up for roles alongside his acting contemporary and fellow barrier-breaker Sidney Poitier. Belafonte went on to star in films such as The Award Story, Island in the Sun, Odds Against Tomorrow, and perhaps most notably, Carmen Jones (co-starring Dorothy Dandridge), which received critical acclaim. Belafonte also garnered acclaim on the musical front, where he became instrumental in bringing the music of Africa and Calypso music to the forefront of American media. For his efforts, he earned the first gold record in history after selling over 1 million LP’s for his 1956 album “Calypso,” which remained on the Billboard Top Pop Album charts for 31 weeks. In 1985, he alongside his manager along with manager Ken Kragen, directed the USA for Africa project which spawned the popular single, “We Are the World.” As prominent as he was in the entertainment space, he was just as significant when it came to the fight for civil rights for African-Americans. A close confidant of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and financial backer of many important social movements, Belafonte was a key organizer for the historic 1963 March on Washington, which was supported and attended by fellow giants in the arts and humanitarian spaces such as his eventual best friend Poitier, James Baldwin, Diahann Carrol, Sammy Davis Jr., Ruby Dee, Ossie Davis, Marlon Brando, Paul Newman and many others. READ FULL ARTICLE: https://www.theroot.com/harry-belafonte-civil-rights-legend-and-entertainer-d-1850373014?utm_source=theroot_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2023-04-25

SE&Eco & The #WMBrown Memorial Scholarship Fund Celebrate & Support #NationalLibraryWeek I am an avid supporter of the Library! It was my consistent space during my “homeschool-mom” days! My best friend (RIP) Wadiya Brown, was a huge supporter of the library … (she was also one of their best young employees in her youth), SO EVERY YEAR (Our Board Voted) WE WILL DONATE 50% of our #wmbrown Memorial Scholarship Fund‘s proceeds to the Library Fund - IN THE NAME OF “WADIYA MARIA BROWN” #wmbrown #memorial #scholarship Every day, we live to remember Wadiya’s legacy, as she dedicated her life to transforming the lives of young people (through literacy & higher education), which in turn helped to strengthen their families and the communities that they serve 🤗. We (SE&Eco) Seamon Enterprises & Seamon Entertainment provide literacy programming, and award scholarships to students in every community - keeping with Wadiya’s Legacy! I’m honored 🥹 that Our Lives existed TOGETHER for our 40+ years as Sisters & Best Friends! Now my work continues through SE&Eco, The Big Rig Kids Organization, and The Seamon Family Foundation 501c3, which will serve as the #WMBrown Scholarship Fund Headquarters. Our Campaign starts Today - so PLEASE DONATE TODAY, checkout our sponsored programs, activities, and merch by visiting www.seamonent.com/shop Every purchase / sponsorship counts towards the #wmbrown scholarship to the Library Fund. Thank you for supporting our programs and initiatives which continue to improve our communities in countless ways. Would you like to join one of our virtual committees, or learn how to qualify for our programs and scholarships? Email/DM: Felicia Seamon or text “WMBrown” to 404-500-7801 Admin@seamonent.com Daddy's Big Secret Book is a children’s book, co-authored by (Dad) Jermaine Seamón and (Daughter) Jordan Kristine Seamon, as they recount (in a heartfelt story) Jermaine divulging his biggest and scariest secret, to Jordan. (Also available in 40+ libraries) #daddysbigsecret #daddydaughterauthors #metropolitanlibary #dekalbcountylibrary #philadelphia #PhiladelphiaLibrary #fulcolibrary John Baxter’a Variety Store #NorthCarolina #bookclubs #homeschool #education #literacy #donate #MyLibraryStory #standagainstcensorship

James Ellis is an American swim coach who founded the PDR swim team in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He coached the team from 1971 to 2010. Ellis has been inducted to the International Swim Coaches Association Hall of Fame, and received the President's Award from the International Swimming Hall of Fame. Ellis grew up in Pittsburgh, and in the mid-1960s went east to Cheyney State, where he swam competitively in the 50-, 100- and 200-meter freestyle. He started as a long-term sub at Bartram High in 1971. While a student at Cheyney, Ellis started as a water safety instructor with the Rec Department, "racing kids every now and then" at the pool, at what is now Sayre-Morris Recreation Center in West Philadelphia. He'd work with the kids who didn't get picked for basketball. After the kids learned to swim, he wanted to keep them in the pool. He saw competitive swimming as a mental and physical outlet, a way to develop discipline - so he created a swim team. In 1972 he fielded his first team. In 1974, competitive swimming was not even a dream to the neighborhood teenagers who gathered to shoot hoops outside the Marcus Foster Recreation Center. In fact, city officials were ready to shutter the run-down rec center near downtown Philadelphia: But then, in walks Jim Ellis. Originally hired to help close the center, he changes his direction - and the neighborhood's - when he discovers a dilapidated swimming pool in the building. After weeks of scrubbing and cleaning up, he invites the local kids in to cool off on a hot summer's day; but he also shows them the power he learned as a champion swimmer in college. Reluctant at first, the teens literally dive in and before long, under his guidance they form a team to compete in local swim meets. THE REST IS HISTORY! #hbcu #hbcus4life #cu4life #hbcugradshoutout @Alphonso Coleman @Allana Caslin @Corey Ferrell @Cheryl Dyson @Corey Ferrell @Damond Warren @Betty Holmes @Andre Flgg @Anne Frazier @Arnold Grisson Jr. @Atika Greene @Ashley Hughie @Charles W. Harris III @Immanuel Jackson @India Sutton @Brea Lewis @Angela Morr @Ashley Miles @Bashiyra Muhammad @Brian Muhammad @Joseph Norris III @Bashiyra Atiya Productions @Issac Patterson @Kelven Quick @Quanisha Stackhouse @Jarrell Brazzle @Amesha Simmons @Cherelle Box-Thompson @Wake Up Rise @Hasani Vibez @Darren Watson @Denise Wade @Miki Young Brown @Miki Young Brown @Jermaine Seamón @Rosalind Myrick @Denise Swann

Ticket Information: https://linktr.ee/devontehynes?fbclid=PAAabhO-jlaUTdDFLXST4-VCKWBwVXhsTmXjR8X0NGX_rambquUw6JoiTRt-E Raised in England, Devonté Hynes started in the punk band Test Icicles before releasing two orchestral acoustic pop records as Lightspeed Champion. Since 2011, Hynes has released four solo albums under the name Blood Orange – Coastal Grooves, Cupid Deluxe, Freetown Sound, and Negro Swan, as well as 2019’s Angel’s Pulse mixtape, all of which have been critically acclaimed. His songs and albums have explored the complexities and ambiguities of 21st century identity, delving into memory, trauma, depression and anxiety, as well as the triumphs of vulnerable communities, including people of color and queer and trans communities, and where they intersect. In addition to his solo work, Hynes has collaborated with pop music superstars including Mariah Carey, A$AP Rocky, Solange, P. Diddy, and many others. He is also an accomplished film and television composer, with credits including the scores for Melina Matsoukas’ Queen and Slim, Luca Guadagnino’s We Are Who We Are, Rebecca Hall’s Passing, and Paul Schrader’s Master Gardener. In 2018, Hynes was one of four pianists invited to play alongside Phillip Glass at the Kennedy Center, and in 2020, he was nominated for a Grammy in the category of Best Chamber Music or Small Ensemble Performance for his work with Third Coast Percussion on their album Fields. His debut Concerto for piano and strings, Happenings, premiered at New York’s Little Island Festival in 2021, and most recently in 2022 he has collaborated with the Brooklyn Academy of Music, as well as the LA Philharmonic, for sold out performances of his Selected Classical Works program.

Louisiana State University’s (LSU) Angel Reese has been receiving a lot of publicity after leading her team to an upset victory over Iowa in the NCAA women’s basketball championship game. While the 20-year-old was celebrating her monumental achievement, the very next day, her cousin Jordan Hawkins also earned an NCAA championship win, with The University of Connecticut (UConn) defeating San Diego for the men’s title. Read more.

TV SERIES ZOLTAR SEASON 2 CASTING MARCHING BAND MEMBERS SHOW DESCRIPTION Zoltar Season 2 Major Streaming Service / Skydance Television / Studio Dragon CASTING INFORMATION 32 Marching Band Members We will be casting 32 Marching Band Members for filming on the dates listed below. These scenes will portray the marching band in full uniform marching in a parade. The band members will be pantomiming playing their instrument over a pre-recorded track. All band members must provide their own instruments.Instruments will include – 1 Piccolo, 3 Flutes, 3 Clarinets, 2 Alto Saxes, 3 Tenor Saxes, 2 Bari Saxes, 4 Trumpets, 1 Mellophone, 3 Tenor Trombones, 2 Sousaphones, 1 Tuba, 2 Marching Quads, 2 Snare Drums, 1 Glockenspiel, 1 Cymbal, 1 Bass Drum The production will require COVID-19 testing for all performers prior to your work date. Testing will take place at the production’s testing lab located in Peachtree Corners, GA. You will also receive compensation to take this test. You must be available for a 12 hour filming day or longer on set on each work date. Call time (the time you are to arrive to set) will not be provided until the day before the filming date. Please do not submit if you do not have open availability for the filming dates. We will be casting Marching Band Members ages 18-30, all genders, all ethnicities. There will be a mandatory wardrobe fitting required for this role by the Costumes Department in Atlanta, GA tentatively scheduled for Monday, 4/17/23 or Tuesday, 4/18/23. You would receive compensation for attending the fitting. A rehearsal may also be required prior to filming. You would receive compensation for attending the rehearsal. TENTATIVE FILMING DATES Saturday, 4/22/23 Sunday, 4/23/23 Monday, 4/24/23 Tuesday, 4/25/23 Wednesday, 4/26/23 Saturday, 4/29/23 Sunday, 4/30/23 Please note, these dates are subject to change. Please only submit if you have an open and flexible schedule. You must be available for a 12 hour filming day or longer on set each day. Call time will not be provided until the day before the filming date. Please do not submit if you do not have open availability for the filming dates listed above.If you are cast for this role, you must be available for ALL required dates. FILMING LOCATION Loganville, GA COVID-19 TESTING COVID-19 testing will be required tentatively on Friday, 4/21/23 AND Friday, 4/28/23 in Peachtree Corners, GA from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. No outside tests are accepted.The test performed is a Covid-19 PCR Test.While at the test facility and on set, PPE must be worn. All possible work dates are contingent upon clearing these tests. You may not provide test results from another outside source. You MUST be tested by the production’s Health and Safety team. You must attend testing regardless of vaccination status. RATE IF HIREDBackground performer services:  $250/12 hrs per date per performer. This is a flat rate for 12 hours of work. Each performer will be paid by check through the production’s payroll company. Each performer will complete a digital voucher on the date of work for compensation. Checks will be mailed approximately 3-4 weeks after the work date.COVID-19 testing bumps: Each performer will receive compensation of a $25 COVID-19 Testing Bump for any testing outside of a work date.Wardrobe Fitting bumps: Each performer will receive compensation of a quarter check rate ($62.50) Wardrobe Fitting Bump for attending a wardrobe fitting. Rehearsal Rate: Each performer will receive compensation of $150/6 hrs + $50 instrument bump for attending a rehearsal prior to the filming date.Gas Bump: Each performer will receive a gas bump of $25 roundtrip for each filming date in Loganville, GA. Instrument Bump: Each performer will receive an instrument bump of $50 for each filming date for providing your own instrument. BOOKING POLICY Please note, Hylton Casting, LLC and the production Zoltar, Season 2 – TBDP2, LLC reserves the right to cancel any aspect of your booking (in whole or in part) at any time for any reason (including, without limitation, in connection with last minute production changes), regardless of whether you or the production has confirmed the applicable booking. If your booking is cancelled (either in whole or in part), you understand and agree that you are not entitled to any consideration in connection with such cancellation (including, without limitation, compensation, fees, reimbursement, expenses and/or other consideration).  Please make sure to check your email prior to arrival to the production location for any updates. If you have any questions, please email us at bookings2@hyltoncasting.com. For all extras that are booked, we would like to inform you that it is our policy to overbook extras to compensate for last minute cancellations affected by weather, traffic, and other unforeseen circumstances. The formula we use to derive at our booking levels, is carefully applied and as conservative as possible while still fulfilling our responsibility of ensuring the required number of extras for the producers. Therefore, a confirmation email does NOT guarantee placement.  Once production is at full count, additional extras will not be signed in and therefore, will not be compensated. Extras that are signed in by production are not employed by Hylton Casting and will be compensated by the production company. Hylton Casting and the production are not responsible for lost or stolen items. APPLY HERE: https://hyltoncasting.com/zs2marchingband/?fbclid=PAAaar65CJWRFhhcvGbA0iCV1I-wttcrkmUKVhHm1ZDsUOdzPzvbrjlUvwLqY

FATAL ATTRACTION 1340: Films in Knoxville TN, April 11-12! **No preliminary schedule available yet, so should be available both shoot days to submit. Will update with schedule when received. These roles have minimal scenes, and are likely needed 1 shoot day only.** Roles: THE KING- Black male, 30's, Drug dealer brought in for questioning by police. 1 scene- Speaking interview with detectives. Needed 1 shoot day RATE $125/DAY JENNY- White female, 30's, brunette, works with victim at her restaurant job, and is her best friend 1 shoot day, RATE $100/DAY DOCTOR- Black male, Clean cut, 40-50's, tells family Angel didn't make it 1 shoot day, RATE $100/DAY CSI- Any person, late 20s-40s, fit, clean cut RATE $100/DAY JERRY'S MOM- White female, brunette, late 40-50's, at hospital scene where they find out Angel didn't make it, consoles Angel's mom 1 shoot day, RATE $100/DAY BARISTA- Any person, fit, 20's, calls Angel's name for coffee pick up 1 scene, 1 shoot day, RATE $75/DAY ~Submission instructions~ email: CANDICE.LIVELY@JUPITERENT.COM subject line: FA1340 <Role you are submitting for> Include: NAME LOCATION CURRENT FACE AND FULL BODY PHOTOS (REPRESENTING YOUR CURRENT LOOK *Hair/facial hair HEIGHT/ WEIGHT Additional project info: Non union Network- TVOne, Sound up- YES Production Company- Jupiter Entertainment

Tammy Smith Casting - REAL FAMILY NEEDED for Mon 4/10 CASTING FOR A REAL FAMILY of 4 for “INSIDIOUS 5" (Horror film) ( Universal Pictures ) ...for a NON SCARY SCENE! Starring: Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne. Ty Simpkins Location: Atlanta, GA Work Date: Mon 4/10 CASTING a REAL FAMILY! Mom, Dad or 2 Moms and 2 Dads and their 2 real kids ages 9 to 15! This is for a NON-SCARY scene, just as a wholesome family on vacation in a town. - KIDS need to be between ages 9 to 15 only - with their REAL MOMS and DADS (age is open...just need to be the real parents...the director wants a real family for this, to look natural!) - ALL ethnicities Pay Rates: $168 (with OT after 12 hrs) for EACH PERSON / KID Covid Requirements: this is NOT a vaccine mandated film and covid testing will take place on workdays. not ahead of time! PLEASE SEND ONLY ONE COMPLETE SUBMISSION!! Email one complete submission to: EMAIL: extras@TSCasting.com SUBJECT LINE: REAL FAMILY INCLUDE in the BODY OF YOUR EMAIL , the following info for EACH PERSON in the family 1. FIRST AND LAST NAME 2. PHONE NUMBER (cell preferred) 3. AGE 4. GENDER 5. HEIGHT 6. WEIGHT AND ATTACH THE FOLLOWING PHOTOS TO YOUR EMAIL Your photos must CURRENT (within the last few weeks, unless you truly look like the photos you have to submit). This also means your current hair color and length must be visible your main photos. All photos must be CLEAR (not blurry AT ALL) , and in GOOD LIGHT (not backlit, etc…), in front of a neutral background. Selfies are ok, but no filters, strange/extreme angles and please no overly exaggerated expressions Please send at least one photo NON-smiling, with a neutral expression, and 1 smiling photo, as well as 1 or 2 full length photos (or at least from the knees up, so we can see you!) NO hats or sunglasses in the photos , please! NOTE: YOU CAN SEND A GROUP PHOTO OF THE FAMILY, but please also include individual photos of each family member! Thank you!

Tammy Smith Casting - REAL FAMILY NEEDED for Mon 4/10 CASTING FOR A REAL FAMILY of 4 for “INSIDIOUS 5" (Horror film) ( Universal Pictures ) ...for a NON SCARY SCENE! Starring: Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne. Ty Simpkins Location: Atlanta, GA Work Date: Mon 4/10 CASTING a REAL FAMILY! Mom, Dad or 2 Moms and 2 Dads and their 2 real kids ages 9 to 15! This is for a NON-SCARY scene, just as a wholesome family on vacation in a town. - KIDS need to be between ages 9 to 15 only - with their REAL MOMS and DADS (age is open...just need to be the real parents...the director wants a real family for this, to look natural!) - ALL ethnicities Pay Rates: $168 (with OT after 12 hrs) for EACH PERSON / KID Covid Requirements: this is NOT a vaccine mandated film and covid testing will take place on workdays. not ahead of time! PLEASE SEND ONLY ONE COMPLETE SUBMISSION!! Email one complete submission to: EMAIL: extras@TSCasting.com SUBJECT LINE: REAL FAMILY INCLUDE in the BODY OF YOUR EMAIL , the following info for EACH PERSON in the family 1. FIRST AND LAST NAME 2. PHONE NUMBER (cell preferred) 3. AGE 4. GENDER 5. HEIGHT 6. WEIGHT AND ATTACH THE FOLLOWING PHOTOS TO YOUR EMAIL Your photos must CURRENT (within the last few weeks, unless you truly look like the photos you have to submit). This also means your current hair color and length must be visible your main photos. All photos must be CLEAR (not blurry AT ALL) , and in GOOD LIGHT (not backlit, etc…), in front of a neutral background. Selfies are ok, but no filters, strange/extreme angles and please no overly exaggerated expressions Please send at least one photo NON-smiling, with a neutral expression, and 1 smiling photo, as well as 1 or 2 full length photos (or at least from the knees up, so we can see you!) NO hats or sunglasses in the photos , please! NOTE: YOU CAN SEND A GROUP PHOTO OF THE FAMILY, but please also include individual photos of each family member! Thank you!