Thursday, April 22, 2010

The 10 Highest Paid Actresses in Hollywood

TOP 10 BEST PAID ACTRESSES IN HOLLYWOOD

#1 - Angelina Jolie - $27 million per film

#2 - Jennifer Aniston - $25 million per film

#3 - Meryl Streep - $24 million per film

#4 - Sarah Jessica Parker - $23 million per film

#5 - Camreron Diaz - $20 million per film

#6 - Sandra Bullock - $15 million per film

#7 - Reese Witherspoon - $15 million per film

#8 - Nicole Kidman - $12 million per film

#9 - Drew Barrymore - $12 million per movie

#10 - Renee Zellweger - $10 million per movie

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The 10 Highest Paid Men in Hollywood

10 Highest Paid Men in Hollywood

Prepare to be surprises (at a few):

# 1 - George Lucas - $170 million

# 2 - Steven Spielberg - $150 million

# 3 - Jerry Bruckheimer - $100 million

# 4 - Jerry Seinfeld - $85 million

# 5 - Dr. Phil McGraw - $80 million

# 6 - Tyler Perry - $75 million

# 7 - Dick Wolf - $75 million

# 8 - Simon Cowell - $75 million

# 9 - Bruce Springsteen - $70 million

# 10 - Howard Stern - $70 million

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Monday, April 19, 2010

Modeling Photo Shoot Advice: Headshots

Headshots are the calling cards for actors and artists. They are the first impression an agent or the general public might form, and unless you are naturally photogenic, headshots require a bit of preparation. Read on to learn about how to choose what to wear for headshots, you want a photo that will be striking and stand out from the others in a good way.

Wear a top that is a solid color. Prints and patterns do not photograph nearly as well, and may take away from the focal point of the headshot--your face. You can stick to either a basic white or black if your headshot will be in black and white, rather than color, but make sure whatever you wear doesn't blend into the background too much. If your headshot will be in color, you should choose a color that compliments your skin tone and wear a top with a very simple style.

Decide what type of neckline accentuates your features. If you want to elongate your neck, wear a v-neck. To show off your collarbones, wear a scoop-necked shirt. If you are large chested, make sure you wear a higher neckline.

Bring several choices of tops with you to the photo shoot. This will give you options. Sometimes, what looks good in person does not look as good on film and vice versa. Therefore, you will want to have options and be able to change your look.

Keep your hair and hands out of your face. You want the employer or casting director to be able to see your face very well, and you don't want any part of it to be hidden.

Resist the urge to wear accessories. In terms of headshots, less is more. You want your headshot to be simple, elegant, and representative of you.

Good Luck!

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Monday, April 12, 2010

Audition Preparation Guide: The"DO's" List

Finally, the time has come… Your first audition!! This can be quite overwhelming so MAX Agency has put together a quick list of what to do to help you during your audition:


• Bring extra copies of required materials.(Ex: headshots, resumes)

• Wear something that you look nice in but that you are comfortable moving in.

• Get your hair out of your face

• Introduce yourself with a slate that includes your name, the name of your agency and the specific role that you are auditioning for.

• Look the auditors in the eye when you are slating (or directly into the camera).

• Look at a focal point on the wall above them when you are acting.

• Thank your auditors.

• Most of all BE CONFIDENT!! IT SHOWS!!

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Thursday, April 1, 2010

Top Ten Highest Grossing Movies Of All Time

Here is a list of the Top Ten Highest Grossing Movies of all time:

#1 - Avatar (1999) - $2,684,440,529

#2 - Titanic (1997) - $$1,843,201,268

#3 - The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)- $1,119,110,941

#4 - Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006) - $1,060,332,628

#5 - The Dark Knight (2008) - $1,001,921,825

#6 - Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) - $974,733,550

#7 - Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007) - $960,996,492

#8 - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007) - $938,212,738

#9 - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009) - $933,959,197

#10 - The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) - $921,600,000

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