See Nancy Lantis in NBC-TV Parks and Recreation

Affinity Artists congratulates client Nancy Lantis for her guest co-star appearance in the new NBC television comedy series Parks and Recreation. Created by Greg Daniels of The Office and starring Amy Poehler of Baby Mama, Parks and Recreation traces the antics of an Indiana town's public officials as they pursue random projects to make their city a better place.

Nancy Lantis plays a housewife and mother who disapproves of Amy Poehler's door-to-door canvassing of neighbors in the episode “Canvassing”. Missed seeing the episode on NBC-TV? Watch it online:

www.nbc.com/parks-and-recreation/episodes/

Way to go Nancy! Keep up the great work!

Pilots in Production for 2009-2010

Comedy is on its way back, especially at ABC television.

ABC: 28 Total, 12 Drama, 14 Comedy, 2 Reality
CBS: 25 Total, 11 Drama, 8 Comedy, 6 Reality
NBC: 12 Total, 6 Drama, 5 Comedy, 1 Reality
FOX: 11 Total, 5 Drama, 6 Comedy
CW: 7 Total, 6 Drama, 1 Reality

Total: 83 pilots, 73 scripted

Data Source: TvByTheNumbers.com

SAG Stalemate Nearing Resolution

The Screen Actors Guild and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers have reached tentative agreement. That’s good news for agents like myself and for talent that’s seen film production drop to record lows. Unfortunately, that the contract won’t be ratified until June at the soonest. Many pilots have switched to AFTRA contracts and are therefore unaffected by SAG.

Hollywood Today: SAG Stalemate Not Over Yet

Affinity Artists Jumps to #129 on IMDB!

Affinity Artists ranks #129 on 4/11/09....ahem... that's #129 of all companies listed on IMDB. That's fantastic! We've received many calls from producers, CDs, and managers as a result.

Affinity Artists New Website to Feature Hot Performers

The new Affinity Artists website design will feature pictures of client successes, such as commercial ads and screenshots from television and film appearances. For an opportunity to be featured as a hot performer, send your content in.

SAG May Finally Settle

The SAG stalemate seems to be showing light at the end of the tunnel with the latest rounds of talks. Stay Tuned.

How to Meet Casting Directors

I'll be the first to tell you, there are many roads into Hollywood success for child actors. Here's one potential one...

Howard Meltzer, Casting Director for Disney Channel's "Hannah Montana", is running a Special Kids Workshop for kids 12-18 years old on Saturday, April 18th, 10AM to 1PM. Three-hour workshop for young actors to meet and work one-on-one with one of the leading Casting Directors for kids and teens. Howard's other credits include several TV Movies and series for Disney, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Cartoon Network and currently a pilot for the new DISNEY XD.

Cost is $99. As always with CD workshops, pick only the best workshops for you and don't exceed your budget. Make something happen. Be pro-active. Get yourself out in front of the right people. Howard Meltzer or 323-850-7717.

Comedy Comeback

LA Times says that comedy is on its way back. CBS may be the only current network with new comedy programming but more will be coming shortly!

Keep up the great work!