FEATURE FILMS
10th and Wolf, a drama based on the true story of three cousins growing up in the Philadelphia mob. From writer Joseph D. Pistone (Donnie Brasco). Casting: Karen Armstrong, DeLaurentis Productions, 10061 Riverside Dr., Ste. 101, Toluca Lake, CA 91602
The Adventures of Charlie Michaels Casting: Matthew Gray, 8271 Melrose Ave., Ste. 100, L.A., CA 90046
Anchor Man: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, a romantic comedy starring Will Ferrell as a 1970s newscaster. Casting: Juel Bestrop/Jeanne McCarthy, 5225 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 418, L.A., CA 90036
Beauty Shop, a comedy about two sisters, both hairstylists, who combine their talents to make a splash in the hair industry. To star Mo'Nique. Casting: Monica Swann, 1438 N. Gower, Box 24, L.A., CA 90028
Beyond the Sea, a biopic about Bobby Darin directed by and starring Kevin Spacey (shoots in London). Casting: Joanna Colbert, Attn. Beyond the Sea, 9720 Wilshire Blvd., 4th Flr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Big Things, a coming-of-age film about four teens on a cross-country road trip. Casting: Mark Sikes, 8909 Olympic Blvd., Ste. 120, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Cavedweller, about a woman who returns to her hometown in Georgia after the death of her second husband and is reunited with her daughters from her first marriage. To star Kyra Sedgwick and Kevin Bacon. Casting: Artz/Cohen Casting, 10880 Wilshire Blvd., 16th Flr., L.A., CA 90024
A Christmas Too Many, a holiday comedy about a dysfunctional family. Casting: Carol Lefko, On Your Mark Studios, 451 N. La Cienega Blvd., L.A., CA 90048
The Chronicles of Riddick, a sequel to the sci-fi horror film Pitch Black, this time starring Vin Diesel. Casting: Anne McCarthy, Engine Media, 3000 W. Olympic Blvd., Bldg. 3, Rm. 2414, Santa Monica CA 90404
A Cinderella Story, a high school fairy tale in which the heroine and her prince meet on the Internet. To star Hilary Duff (Lizzie McGuire). Casting: Sarah Finn/Randi Hiller, 588 N. Larchmont Blvd., 2nd Flr., L.A., CA 90004
Criminal, about dueling con artists from writer/producers Gregory Jacobs (who will also direct) and Steven Soderbergh. Casting: Mackey/Sandrich Casting, 3000 W. Olympic Blvd., Bldg. 3, Rm. 2323, Santa Monica CA 90404
The Da Vinci Brothers and the Curse of the Mummy's Mask, an action/adventure film centering on a character loosely based on Leonardo da Vinci. Casting: Brien Scott, 18034 Ventura Blvd., #275, Encino, CA 91316
Emperor Zehnder, about a wildlife photographer and penguin enthusiast who must choose between his beloved birds in Antarctica and his new love in New York. Casting: Aquila/Wood Casting, 9350 Civic Center Dr., Ste. 110, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Employee of the Month, a dark comedy about a guy (Matt Dillon) having a miserable day. Also stars Christina Applegate and Steve Zahn. Casting: Bestrop/McCarthy Casting, 5225 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 418, L.A., CA 90036
Everybody Hates the Phone Company, based on the true story of a brilliant young hacker who stood up to corporate and governmental information hogs in the early days of the Internet. Casting: John Papsidera/ Wendy O'Brien, 221 N. Robertson Blvd., Ste. F, Beverly Hills CA 90211
Exhibit A, about a Mafia boss and his family being investigated by the feds. Casting: Carol Lefko, On Your Mark Studios, 451 N. La Cienega Blvd., L.A., CA 90048
Gas, a direct-to-video feature about two feuding brothers who inherit a gas station from their father, who hoped they would keep up his decades-old business and mend their relationship in the process. Casting: Eileen Mack Knight, 12031 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 4, Studio City, CA 91604
Hairy Tale, a comedy starring Matthew Modine as a special-ops chimp trainer who ends up on the run with his hairy student. Casting: Fern Champion, 8255 Sunset Blvd., L.A., CA 90046
Half Pipe, about a snowboarding star whose career is cut short by an injury. Casting: Valerie McCaffrey, 4924 Balboa Blvd., # 172, Encino, CA 91316
Hillside Strangler, based on the true story of the "Hillside Strangler" murders of the 1970s. Casting: Anne McCarthy/Jay Scully, Engine Media, 3000 W. Olympic Blvd., Bldg. 3, Rm. 2414, Santa Monica CA 90404
His Name Is Joey, about a young boy shepherded by a kindly junkyard owner after being abandoned by his mother. Casting: Christine Joyce, 1135 S. Beverly Dr., 2nd Flr., L.A., CA 90035
The Indie Pendant, an action film to be shot in Las Vegas. Casting: Karen Armstrong, DeLaurentis Productions, 10061 Riverside Dr., Ste. 101, Toluca Lake, CA 91602
Inner Demons, about two detectives investigating a case that involves scientists whose former experiments in mind control have backfired. Casting: Jan Glaser/Christine Joyce, 1135 S. Beverly Dr., 2nd Flr., L.A., CA 90035
I Love Huckabee's, a film from writer/director David O. Russell to star Naomi Watts, Jude Law, Mark Wahlberg, Jason Schwartzman, Lily Tomlin, Dustin Hoffman, and Catherine Deneuve, concerning a love triangle between the Watts, Law and Wahlberg characters. Casting: Mary Vernieu, BettyMae Casting, 1023 1/2 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, CA 90291
The Last Run, starring Fred Savage as a guy who attempts to recover from a humiliating break-up by indulging in a wild sex spree and ends up destroying himself in the process. Casting: Barbara Fiorentino/Rebecca Mangieri/Kelly O'Brien, The Lot, 1041 N. Formosa Ave., Santa Monica East Bldg., Ste. 97, West Hollywood, CA 90046
Little Black Book, starring Brittany Murphy as a TV producer who gets a hold of her boyfriend's Palm Pilot and decides to research his past love life. Casting: Nancy Nayor, 6320 Commodore Sloat Dr., Los Angeles CA 90048
Living and Breathing, a film centering on the threatened suicide of a teenage boy and its effect on a desert community. To star Tom Wilkinson, Anjelica Huston, Mena Suvari, Justin Theroux and Lisa Kudrow. Casting: Anne McCarthy, Engine Media, 3000 W. Olympic Blvd., Bldg. 3, Rm. 2414, Santa Monica CA 90404
Me Again, a thriller about a man who wakes up next to a corpse with no memory of the crime or his own identity. Diane Lane to star. Dean Parisot (Galaxy Quest) to direct. Casting: Debra Zane, 5225 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 601, L.A., CA 90036
Neo Ned, a drama starring Jeremy Renner as a young white supremacist who falls in love with a fellow patient (Gabrielle Union) while being treated in a psychiatric ward. To be directed by Van Fischer. Casting: Valerie McCaffrey, 4924 Balboa Blvd., #172, Encino, CA 91316
The Nice Guys Club, about a put-upon "nice guy" recruited by an underground fraternity of nice guys planning to get even. Casting: Valerie McCaffrey, 4924 Balboa Blvd., # 172, Encino, CA 90024
The Nomad, a film set in 18th Century Kazakhstan during the Kazakh-Jungar War. Casting: Jose Villaverde, c/o Ask Films Inc., 940 Orange Dr., Ste. 204, Hollywood, CA 90028
The Novice, a romantic comedy about a young Jesuit whose plan to enter the priesthood is derailed by his love for a beautiful young idealist, whom he meets while doing volunteer work. Casting: Henderson/Zuckerman Casting, 16161 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 106, Encino, CA 91436
Nzinga, an independent film based on the true story of an Angolan princess warrior who led a mostly female army in the 16th century (shoots in Zimbabwe). Casting: Phaedra Harris, 5807 Topanga Canyon Blvd., K-208, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Oh, Baby, about a high school teacher whose dreams of being a father are at odds with his love for a transgender prostitute. Casting: Bob Morones, 4130 Cahuenga Blvd., Ste. 309, Universal City, CA 91602
Piano Bar, a comedy about the regulars at a piano bar trying to save their favorite haunt. Casting: Tara Flanagan, 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Cutters Alley #400, Culver City, CA 90232
The Pink Noose, a film set in Louisiana that explores racism, homophobia and the connection between them by way of a hate-crime investigation. Casting: Michelle Hatfield, c/o Fencesitter Films, 43 Dudley Ave., Ste. B, Venice, CA 90291
Prom, a high school comedy about a gay teen who's ready to come out at the prom—all he needs is a date. Casting: Mark Sikes, 8909 Olympic Blvd., Ste. 120, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
The Punisher, based on the Marvel comic about an ex-marine whose family was slain by the Mafia and who decides to claim revenge any way he can. Casting: Pam Dixon, Warner Brothers, 4000 Warner Blvd., Bldg. 76, Burbank, CA 91522
Red Riding Hood, an update of the classic fairy tale with a musical twist. Casting: Mary Jo Slater/Bruce H. Newberg, 606 N. Larchmont Blvd., Ste. 311, L.A., CA 90004
Resident Evil: Apocalypse, the sequel to last year's film about a society under attack by flesh-eating mutants. Inspired by the popular video game series (shoots in Toronto). Casting: Robyn Ray, 9200 Sunset Blvd., Ste. 800, L.A., CA 90069
Sealing the Deal, about a broke former dot-com entrepreneur who befriends a gay yoga teacher. Casting: Mark Tillman, 9434 Gregory Way, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
The Secret Life of Huckleberry Finn, a reimagining of the classic story by Mark Twain. Casting: Ronnie Yeskel, 3231 Ocean Park, Blvd., Ste. 212, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Shall We Dance?, about a married father of two who spins into mid-life crisis after glimpsing a beautiful woman in a ballroom dance studio. He signs up for lessons and discovers he loves to dance. To star Richard Gere. Casting: Richard Hicks Casting, 5225 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 502, L.A., CA 90036
Sideways, a film from the writing team of Alexander Payne and Jim Taylor (adapted from an unpublished novel by Rex Pickett) that follows two friends—a failed actor on the verge of marriage and a failed writer—on a week's trip through California's wine country. To be directed by Payne. Casting: John Jackson, The Lot, 1041 N. Formosa Ave., Santa Monica Bldg., Ste. L, W. Hollywood, CA 90046
The Skeleton Key, starring Kate Hudson as a hospice nurse caring for an elderly patient in a haunted mansion. Casting: Ronna Kress, c/o Julie Hutchinson, 100 Universal City Plaza, Bldg. 2160, Ste. 8A, Universal City, CA 91608
Slow Burn, a suspense film about a district attorney (Ray Liotta) who becomes entangled in a bizarre murder mystery. Also stars James Todd Smith (a.k.a. LL Cool J). Casting: Koblin/Harding Casting, P.O. Box 7156, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Solstice, about a group of teenagers who are shaken when one of them inexplicably commits suicide just before graduation (shoots in Hawaii). Casting: John Papsidera/Wendy O'Brien, 221 N. Robertson Blvd., Ste. F, Beverly Hills CA 90211
Soul Plane, about a young African-American guy who wins a very large legal settlement and decides to open an all-black airline. Casting: Sheila Jaffe/Ulysses Terrero, 301 S. Maclay Ave., 2nd Flr., San Fernando, CA 91340
Spirit of Paradise, about an ex-Navy man researching dolphins in pursuit of his doctorate when his two children are suddenly thrust into his care. Casting: Patricia Rose, Quantum Entertainment, 3599 Cahuenga Blvd., Ste. 319, L.A., CA 90068
Static, an action film about a gang leader who turns his life around by helping to expose police corruption in his crime-ridden city. Casting: Sarah Finn/Randi Hiller, 588 N. Larchmont Blvd., 2nd Flr., L.A., CA 90004
Sueño, about a gifted young performer from Mexico (John Leguizamo) who pursues a singing career in L.A. Casting: Anne McCarthy, Engine Media, 3000 W. Olympic Blvd., Bldg. 3, Rm. 2414, Santa Monica CA 90404
Terminal, starring Tom Hanks as a Slovenian who endures a long-term detention at JFK's international terminal and discovers a surprisingly rich existence inside the airport. To be directed by Steven Spielberg. Casting: Debra Zane, 5225 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 601, L.A., CA 90036
Thumbsucker, based on Walter Kirn's novel about an unusual teenager forced to face inner demons after weaning himself off the thumb. To star Elijah Wood, Tilda Swinton, Keanu Reeves and Scarlett Johansson. Casting: Bestrop/McCarthy Casting, 5225 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 418, L.A., CA 90036
Twenty Degrees, an action film about a casino heist gone wrong. Casting: Henderson/Zuckerman Casting, 16161 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 106, Encino, CA 91436
Untitled Carroll Ballard Project, a film from director Ballard about the adventures of a young boy and his cheetah (shoots in South Africa). Casting: Junie Lowry-Johnson/Scott Genkinger, 20th Century Fox, 10201 W. Pico Blvd., Bochco Bldg., #229, L.A., CA 90035
Walking Tall, a remake of the 1970s cult classic, to star The Rock as a military man who cleans up corruption in his Washington hometown. Casting: Sarah Finn/Randi Hiller, 588 N. Larchmont Blvd., 2nd Flr., L.A., CA 90004
Welcome to Twentynine Palms, a character-driven piece about an ex-con who returns to the scene of her unhappy childhood. Casting: Junie Lowry-Johnson, 20th Century Fox, 10201 W. Pico Blvd., Bochco Bldg., #229, Los Angeles CA 90035
The Wheelman, an action drama set in the world of illegal street racing. Casting: Geno Havens, 634 S. Spring St., Ste. 810, L.A., CA 90014
Zack and Kimble, about a boy who travels to Scotland to meet his birth-father, soon embraces his new family, and bonds with the locals by way of his soccer talents. Casting: Jeff Gerrard, Big House Studios, 4420 Lankershim Blvd., N. Hollywood, CA 91602
PILOTS
5.15/h, a half-hour for HBO about food-service workers living on minimum wage. Casting: John Papsidera/Wendy O'Brien, 221 N. Robertson Blvd., Ste. F, Beverly Hills CA 90211
Untitled Scherick and Ronn ABC Pilot, a half-hour from writers Jay Scherick and David Ronn about a hard-working, reliable husband/father saddled with the daily dramas of his impetuous and unconventional siblings. Samantha Mathis to star. Casting: Eric Dawson, Ulrich/Dawson/Kritzer Casting, 4705 Laurel Canyon Blvd., #301, Valley Village, CA 91607
MIDSEASON
1-800-MISSING, a new series for Lifetime about a female FBI agent (Gloria Reuben) who teams with a young psychic (Caterina Scorsone). (Most casting out of Canada.) Casting: Ulrich/Dawson/Kritzer Casting, 4705 Laurel Canyon Blvd., #301, Valley Village, CA 91607
Carnivále, a series for HBO about a possibly supernatural carnival traveling through the Dustbowl in the 1930s. Nick Stahl and Clea Duvall star. Casting: John Papsidera/Wendy O'Brien, 221 N. Robertson Blvd., Ste. F, Beverly Hills CA 90211
Criminal Minds, an FX crime reenactment show. Casting: Richard De Lancy, 4741 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Ste. 100, Valley Village, CA 91607
Dead Like Me, a new Showtime series starring Mandy Patinkin. Casting: Paul Weber/Ivy Isenberg,MGM Tower, 10250 Constellation Blvd., 2nd Flr., Ste. 2060, L.A., CA 90067
Father of the Pride, a computer-animated family comedy from Dreamworks told from the perspective of the white lions who perform in Siegfried and Roy's Vegas magic show. Casting: Leslee Feldman, 1000 Flower St., Grandview Bldg., Glendale, CA 91202
Happy Family, a half-hour comedy for NBC about parents (John Larroquette and Christine Baranski) who discover that their three grown kids have been hiding a bevy of neuroses. Casting: Robin Lippin, On Your Mark Studios, 451 N. La Cienega Blvd., Ste. 12, L.A., CA 90048
Luis, a half-hour sitcom for Fox from exec. prod. Will Gluck about a Spanish Harlem landlord and donut-shop owner (Luis Guzman) and his struggles with family, the neighborhood, and the law. Casting: Julie Ashton, 5225 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 414, L.A., CA 90036
The L Word, a lesbian drama series for Showtime starring Mia Kirshner, Laurel Holloman, Jennifer Beals, and Karina Lombard (mostly cast from Vancouver). Casting: Beth Klein, 10880 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 1101, L.A., CA 90024
Nip/Tuck, a new series for FX about two plastic surgeons and best friends (Dylan Walsh and Julian McMahon), who are about to expand their successful Miami practice when one of them (McMahon) decides to devote himself to treating burn victims, pro bono. Casting: Eric Dawson, Ulrich/Dawson/Kritzer Casting, 4705 Laurel Canyon Blvd., #301, Valley Village, CA 91607
The O.C., a one-hour drama for Fox about a kid from Chino who's kicked out of his house and goes to live with his public defender in Newport Beach. To star Peter Gallagher, Benjamin McKenzie, Adam Brody, Mischa Barton, Tate Donovan, Kelly Rowan, Melinda Clarke, Rachel Bilson and Chris Carmack. Casting: Patrick Rush, 3400 Riverside Dr., Ste. 700, Burbank, CA 91505
Peacemakers, a new series for USA Network about crime-fighters in a small Colorado town in the late 19th century (shoots in Vancouver). Casting: Mary Jo Slater/ Steve Brooksbank, c/o USA Television, 100 Universal City Plaza, Bldg. 1440, 14th fl., Universal City CA 91608
Playmakers, a new series for ESPN about a fictional L.A. football team. Casting: Libby Goldstein, Junie Lowry-Johnson Casting, Paramount Studios, 5555 Melrose Ave., Von Sternberg Bldg., #104, L.A., CA 90038
Reno 911!, a cop-themed half-hour improv show for Comedy Central. Casting: Julie Ashton, 5225 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 414, L.A., CA 90036
MOWs/MINIS
Fading Light, an MOW with a fantasy/fairy tale setting. Casting: Beverly Holloway/ Coley Fisher, 5721 Buckingham Pkwy., Ste. B, Culver City, CA 90230
Virtual Perfection, a cable movie about a girl band that gets a virtual reality makeover (shoots in Salt Lake City). Casting: Judy Taylor/Lynda Gordon, 3800 W. Alameda, Ste.337, Burbank, CA 91505
CURRENT SHOWS
All That Sheryl Levine, Nickelodeon on Sunset, 6230 Sunset Blvd., L.A., CA 90028 American Dreams Natalie Hart & Jason LaPadura, 100 Universal City Plaza, MT-6149, Universal City, CA 91608 Andromeda Paul Weber/Ivy Isenberg, MGM Tower, 10250 Constellation Blvd., 2nd Flr., Ste. 2060, L.A., CA 90067 The Bold and the Beautiful Christy Dooley, CBS, 7800 Beverly Blvd., #3371, L.A., CA 90036 Crossing Jordan Natalie Hart & Jason LaPadura, 100 Universal City Plaza, MT-6149, Universal City, CA 91608 Curb Your Enthusiasm Allison Jones, 4063 Radford Ave., Ste. 103, Studio City, CA 91604 Days of Our Lives Fran Bascom, Corday Productions, 3400 Riverside Dr., Ste. 765, Burbank, CA 91505 The Dead Zone Ulrich/Dawson/Kritzer. 4705 Laurel Canyon Blvd., #301, Valley Village, CA 91607 (shoots in Vancouver) Drake and Josh Sheryl Levine, Nickelodeon on Sunset, 6230 Sunset Blvd., L.A., CA 90028 General Hospital Mark Teschner, ABC Television Center, 4151 Prospect Ave., General Hospital Bldg., L.A., CA 90027 Jimmy Kimmel Live Chloe Brookman, 6834 Hollywood Blvd., Ste. 400, Hollywood, CA 90028 The Man Show Pat Melton, Hollywood Center Studios, 1040 N. Las Palmas, Bldg. 6 (upper), Hollywood, CA 90038 Monk Meg Liberman/Cami Patton/ Sandi Logan. 4311 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 606, L.A., CA 90010 Passions Jackie Briskey, CBS Studio Center, 4024 Radford Ave., Admin. Bldg., Ste. 280, Studio City, CA 91604 Port Charles Mark Teschner, ABC Television Center, 4151 Prospect Ave., General Hospital Bldg., L.A., CA 90027 The Practice Janet Gilmore/Megan McConnell, Manhattan Beach Studios, 1600 Rosecrans Ave., Bldg. 4-B, 1st fl., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 Secret Lives Richard De Lancy, 4741 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Ste. 100, Valley Village, CA 91607 She Spies Paul Weber/Ivy Isenberg, MGM Tower, 10250 Constellation Blvd., 2nd Flr., Ste. 2060, L.A., CA 90067 The Simpsons Bonnie Pietila, 20th Century Fox, 10201 W. Pico Blvd., Tr. 730, L.A., CA 90035 Soul Food Robi Reed & Associates, 6605 Hollywood Blvd., Ste. 100, L.A., CA 90028 Stargate SG-1 Paul Weber/Ivy Isenberg, MGM Tower, 10250 Constellation Blvd., 2nd Flr., Ste. 2060, L.A., CA 90067 (shoots in Vancouver) Strong Medicine Judith Holstra/Lori Sugar, 13731 Ventura Blvd., Ste. B, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 That's So Raven Joey Paul Jensen, Psychic Productions, Hollywood Center Studios, 1040 Las Palmas Ave., Bldg. 33, 2nd Flr., L.A., CA 90038 What Should You Do? Richard De Lancy, 4741 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Ste. 100, Valley Village, CA 91607 (Lifetime reality series) The Young and the Restless Marnie Saitta, CBS, 7800 Beverly Blvd., Ste. 3305, L.A., CA 90036