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T Mobile casts Philip Palatas and Ritsa Gountoumas

Congratulations to In House Media students Philip Palatas and Ritsa Gountoumas on booking a T Mobile commercial! Both of these talented actors will now be joining SAG.

F/X's "The Riches," costarring Aidan Mitchell, renewed for 2nd season

In House Media student Aidan Mitchell is gearing up for more episodes of the F/X Network's series The Riches, which was just renewed for a second season! From Variety:

“We're very proud to have managed, in the toughest possible competitive environment, to launch Dirt and The Riches — two highly original series that have resonated with our audience as strongly as The Shield and Rescue Me,” said FX Networks president and general manager John Landgraf in a statement.

FX officials indicate that The Riches and Dirt have produced solid numbers among the network's target demo of adults 18-49. Dirt's cumulative delivery for its rookie season was 3.66 million adults 18 to 49 and 5.2 million total viewers, while over the first seven episodes of The Riches, the series delivered 3.9 million in the demo and 5.9 million watchers when gauged on a cume basis.

Creagen Dow readies for new feature film

Creagen Dow will be going from the small screen, where he's currently reprising his role as Jeremiah Trottman in Season 4 of Nickelodeon's Zoey 101, to the big screen playing Patrick in the feature film The Least of These. The drama/thriller is about a priest, Andre James, played by Isaiah Washington (Grey's Anatomy), who is sent to a prestigious Catholic boarding school and is soon caught up in a murder scandal. Creagen's character is one of four boys at the boarding school who, along with Andre, try to find out what happened to a former priest who disappeared. Filming begins in Los Angeles in June and is scheduled for a 2008 release. Check Creagen's website for set pictures and release updates at www.creagendow.com.

Creagen Dow receives “Environmental Advocate Award”

Creagen Dow, who plays Jeremiah Trottman on Nickelodeon's Zoey 101, was presented with the “Environmental Advocate Award” for helping to bring focus to the worldwide environmental effort. Creagen, along with Eddy Martin and Raven Goodwin from Nickelodeon's Just Jordan, received the award at the 2007 Los Angeles Children's Earth Day event where he also helped with tours, spoke about the environment, and signed autographs at the largest children's environmental event in Los Angeles. For pictures of the event go to www.creagendow.com.

"Lizzie McGuire" goes international

Did you know that you can see Lizzie McGuire around the world? Hallie wanted to pass along this press release that she just received:

HILVERSUM, Netherlands, April 16--The classic tween series Lizzie McGuire continues to notch up deals after airing in more than 100 territories worldwide, with Telescreen announcing three new slots for the series in Eastern Europe.

In the Ukraine, New Channel has acquired TV rights to the 65 commercial half hours of Lizzie McGuire. Happy TV will broadcast the series for the first time in Serbia and for the Hungarian market, Cinetel has acquired the series. Further, renewals have been concluded with Disney Channels in Taiwan and Japan; TG4 in Ireland; Tele Amazones in Ecuador and Ketnet in Belgium. (via WorldScreen.com)

Summer Film Camp in Spokane, Wash., June 18-29, 2007

Popular actress Hallie Todd, recently featured on ABC’s “Primetime” and in The New York Times Magazine, will host a two-week summer Film Acting Camp for young actors on June 18-29, 2007, at CYT, 6205 East Mansfield in Spokane Valley. Registration is available online at www.inhousemedia.com or by calling (800) 448-9700. The camp will run Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.

Hosted by Hallie Todd (who played “Jo McGuire” on the Disney Channel’s ultra-popular TV series “Lizzie McGuire”) and her husband, actor/writer/director Glenn Withrow, the film acting camp features instruction in improvisation, scene study, monologue work and camera technique.

“Whether your child is a professional actor or simply interested the art of acting, this film acting camp will be a great experience,” says Todd. “The focus of the workshop is threefold: to experience the joy of acting, to make new friends, and to be challenged, at whatever level they are, to do their personal best.” According to Todd, “The life skills that are taught as a natural part of the study of acting are numerous and include: improving critical thinking, physical coordination, public speaking, confidence and overcoming shyness, group problem solving, emotional risk-taking, and understanding and compassion for others.”

In addition to the 60 hours of training, students will receive a high quality, professionally produced demo reel and headshot session to be used either as career marketing tools or as mementoes of their camp experience. Click here for more information or to register now!

Chris O'Neil in film premiere "The Last Mimzy" this month!

Here's an update on our student Chris O'Neil, who plays "Noah," the young male lead in the upcoming family film The Last Mimzy. The film premieres late this month. The cast features Michael Clarke Duncan, Timothy Hutton, and Joely Richardson. Plot summary: "Two siblings begin to develop special talents after they find a mysterious box of toys. Soon the kids, their parents, and even their teacher are drawn into a strange and sometimes terrifying world."

Aidan Mitchell lands feature lead and a new F/X series

After starring in the feature Simple Things, longtime student/coaching client Aidan Mitchell is now working on the F/X's network's new series The Riches, starring Minnie Driver and Eddie Izzard. Aidan also appears in the film The TV Set alongside David Duchovny and Sigourney Weaver. Congratulations Aidan from Hallie and Glenn!

Courtney Burness in Sandra Bullock's new movie

Through Hallie's coaching, Courtney booked the lead role of "Bridgette" in the film Premonition, playing the oldest daughter of Sandra Bullock's character. The film premieres in March 2007. Courtney also lent her voice talents to the recent remake of Charlotte's Web. Other current projects include Fur, starring Nicole Kidman, about the life of photographer Diane Arbus; and the TV sitcoms Still Standing and Cuts.

Seth Adkins completes two starring film roles!

Congratulations to Seth Adkins, who just completed starring roles in two films, Pirate Camp (as "Cooper") and Privileged (as "Nick Webber"). Seth has been very busy over the last several years with appearances in CBS television's NCIS, the remake of The Bad News Bears, and NBC's The West Wing.