The following is an excerpt from "Acting in Young Hollywood" by manager Frederick Levy, Back Stage Books, 2009."Hannah Montana." "High School Musical." "iCarly." The youth market is taking Hollywood by storm. As such, there's never been a better time for aspiring kid and teen actors to break into show business. And for those young actors who already have a foot in the door, now is the time to capitalize on the success of this youth revolution and take your career to the next level. But the youth market includes more than kids and teens. In today's entertainment industry, 30 is the new 20, and as long as you look and play younger than you are, you could be a part of young Hollywood also. And, like kids and teens, you could also be highly in demand.This Is Our YouthAs our clients at Management 101 grow older, some move on to adult...
- 10/29/2009
- backstage.com
When Miley Cyrus wanted to shift away from the tween roles that have defined her career, Tish Cyrus, her mother and co-manager, started at the top. Rather than look for a pre-existing script, she contacted bestselling author Nicholas Sparks ("The Notebook") and asked him to write something specifically for her daughter. "Sparks is an amazing, faith-based writer and a Christian and he writes about relationships with a family and there is nothing about sex or things I felt were wrong for her," she explains. Cyrus, 16, met with the writer to flesh out her character; she disclosed elements from her own life—like her love for animals—that Sparks incorporated in his work, which started as a screenplay and only later became "The Last Song," a best-selling novel. The movie version, with Cyrus, opens in April."This film is like taking that first baby step away from 'Hannah Montana,' " Tish Cyrus notes.
- 10/28/2009
- backstage.com
Nickelodeon is ready to get down with a new dance/variety series for tweens dubbed "Dance on Sunset".
"Sunset", hosted by Quddus Philippe (MTV's "TRL"), will feature a mix of musical acts, free-style dance competitions and a troupe of young dancers who will teach kids the latest moves. In addition, viewers can get in step each week in front of the TV and on a new complementary Web site.
Stars slated to perform include Ashlee Simpson, Sean Kingston, Akon with Colbie and Menudo. Among the guest stars on tap are Janet Jackson, Omarion and Nickelodeon's Miranda Cosgrove ("iCarly") and the Naked Brothers Band.
Produced by Magical Elves (Bravo's "Project Runway") and created by talent agents Bryan Leder and Frederick Levy, the series will encompass 12 half-hour episodes. It is set to premiere at 9:30 p.m. March 29 after the 2008 Kids' Choice Awards. Following its premiere, "Sunset" will move to its regular time slot of 8:30 p.m. Sundays.
"Sunset", hosted by Quddus Philippe (MTV's "TRL"), will feature a mix of musical acts, free-style dance competitions and a troupe of young dancers who will teach kids the latest moves. In addition, viewers can get in step each week in front of the TV and on a new complementary Web site.
Stars slated to perform include Ashlee Simpson, Sean Kingston, Akon with Colbie and Menudo. Among the guest stars on tap are Janet Jackson, Omarion and Nickelodeon's Miranda Cosgrove ("iCarly") and the Naked Brothers Band.
Produced by Magical Elves (Bravo's "Project Runway") and created by talent agents Bryan Leder and Frederick Levy, the series will encompass 12 half-hour episodes. It is set to premiere at 9:30 p.m. March 29 after the 2008 Kids' Choice Awards. Following its premiere, "Sunset" will move to its regular time slot of 8:30 p.m. Sundays.
- 3/12/2008
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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