Fox Searchlight Holding a Open Call for Notorious B.I.G. Movie

While browsing a few websites, I found out that both experienced and non-experienced actors can audition to be in the new movie, Notorious that is being produced by Fox Searchlight Pictures. P. Diddy is said to be the exceutive producer of this film. So, you know it's going to be a huge deal. This is a great opportunity for those (with talent) who could not try out for American Idol because there wasn't an acting category. My dear readers, if you think that you have what it takes to emulate this rap icon, audition for the Notorious movie by all means.

Rolling Stone reported that this film will focus more on the private life of the Notorious B.I.G. so it looks like this is something that many fans will be attracted to. I wonder which parts of his private life will be shown exactly. Many fans are familiar with the rumored affair that he had with rapper Lil' Kim. Hollywood films have portrayed these romantic relationships in numerous biopics about music artists. While that may be a juicy portion of the Notorious movie, I hope that this relationship is not prevalent in the film. It would be great to see his rise to stardom and what he went through when he wasn't in the spotlight.

Forrest Whitaker was considered for the role of the Notorious B.I.G. in this film. However, the actor's age caused him not to be the right fit for the story. If age was not an issue, Forrest Whitaker would have taken the Notorious movie to new heights. He is a very talented actor who has the ability to make more people notice this movie. Those who want to audition for the main role will have to bring more than looks ot the table. Casting officials are looking for someone who can represent the swagger, stature, sensibility and energy of the Notorious B.I.G which is something that close friends and family say is hard to find. If you want to audition, go to www.biggiecasting.com or check out the studio's website.

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A Bourne Ultimatum....Is Matt Damon the new James Bond?

It looks like 2007 is the Year of Jason Bourne, all over again. Last weekend, The Bourne Utimatum grossed $70 million, becoming the highest August opening of all time. It would not be a surprise to find out that this movie has hit $100 million easy, by now. However, none of that money has come from me because I have yet to see The Bourne Ultimatum. It seems that the public loves this movie franchise, run by Universal Pictures. I am not surprised, because both “The Bourne Identity” and “The Bourne Supremacy” rocked. The later Bourne movies have been able to escape the mediocrity that plagues many Hollywood sequels. That is refreshing because you never know how good a sequel is really going to be and it’s easy to be disappointed. Look at the Fast and The Furious 2. I still do not know what the point was for making that movie. One studio executive noted that “Matt Damon is the new James Bond”. She may not be far off point.

Matt Damon is an awesome actor and a favorite among tons of movie fans. I am definitely going to have to see The Bourne Ultimatum very soon. If only the short film screening wasn’t taking up my time, I would be free to watch some cool Hollywood flicks. Matt Damon seems to be doing well with sequels right now, with the success of both his Bourne franchise and the Ocean’s Eleven movies. The popular actors has expressed concern about being pigeonholed into his Jason Bourne character. If additional movies are produced with this character, that is what the public will remember him for. However, Matt Damon should be fine as long as he works on more great films. He has a right to be known as a great actor, not just “Jason Bourne”. Therefore, I can recognize where he is coming from on that point.

Dear readers, do not spoil it for me. However, feel free to leave your thoughts on Matt Damon, The Bourne Franchise, Previous Bourne films and relevant “Bourne” subjects. Would you go to see a fourth Bourne movie? I’m off to read a piece on female directors now and will return with information regarding that.

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Brokeback Mountain Sequel, starring Duane Martin?

UPDATE as of October 2007: Any talk about actors Duane Martin and Tisha Campbell getting a divorce is False. Any talk about Duane Martin being homosexual is also false. Therefore anything that you may hear or read in the future on any website, tv program, tabloid or gossip column that is in relation to any of these RUMORS should be viewed as false information. Whoever put these lies out in the first place was not telling the truth.

Therefore, if you are still interested in reading what was put out earlier this year, so be it. Just keep in mind that it is NOT TRUE and it seems that people have taken this way out of hand. You can read more about the truth and the lies HERE.

Old Post from 8/15/07:
It has been reported that Hollywood actor Duane Martin and his wife, actress Tisha Campbell-Martin are getting a divorce. This is the result of a two year love affair that Duane Martin has been involved with. Why that surprises me, the additional details of this affair is even more shocking. Duane Martin's affair was with another man. However, he and Tisha Campbell have children together. Go figure. It is a shame that their marriage is ending this way. They are both talented actors. Hopefully, they will both get through this rough time and continue with their careers and raising their children by way of a mutual parenting agreement.

What I cannot seem to understand is why Duane Martin would get married to a woman in the first place, if he is gay. That seems like that is a waste of time for both he and Tisha Campbell, who could have married a heterosexual male instead. This newly discovered side of Duane Martin however, could open up doors for additional movie roles for the actor that he may not have obtained otherwise. Maybe it could even land him a guest role on South Park as they discuss issues surrounding the LGBT community. He could also co-host the "In Bed with Butch" show on WYBE in Philadelphia.

No matter what happens to boost his public image and acting career, Duane Martin
may want to figure out how this is going to affect the children that he shares with Tisha Campbell. How is his "coming out" also going to affect Tisha Campbell, who has been through enough drama within the last few decades or so.

Any thoughts on this? Post your comments below.