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Stephen King and Steven Spielberg Go ‘Under the Dome’ for CBS Series

29 November 2012 1:24 PM, PST | backstage.com | See recent Backstage news »

CBS has given a straight-to-series 13-episode order for “Under the Dome,” based on Stephen King’s novel of the same name about a small New England town whose inhabitants struggle to survive and search for answers when they are suddenly and inexplicably sealed off from the rest of the world by an enormous transparent dome. King and Steven Spielberg will executive produce the project, which was originally in development at Showtime in 2011.“This is a great novel coming to the television screen with outstanding auspices and in-season production values to create a summer programming event,” CBS Entertainment president Nina Tassler said in a statement. “We’re excited to transport audiences ‘Under the Dome’ and into the extraordinary world that Stephen King has imagined.”ABC has ordered five additional episodes of Tim Allen’s “Last Man Standing” and Reba McEntire’s “Malibu Country.” (Casting directors Sheila Guthrie and Suzanne Goddard-Smythe of »

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Welcome to Los Angeles: Pilot Season

26 January 2012 8:47 AM, PST | backstage.com | See recent Backstage news »

Industry Insiders Prep for Pilot SeasonThe first big time crunch involves getting your headshots ready, which may entail having new ones taken, getting the old ones retouched, or ordering new prints.A Guide to the Casting Process, From First Read to Meeting the Network ExecsPilot season typically runs from late January to early March, and this is when the CDs look for the best-available puzzle pieces.Why Auditions for a New TV Series are Different From All OthersOver the years, I've talked to teachers, actors, and casting directors about auditioning for pilots, which are a breed unto themselves. I've cherry-picked some of the most useful pointers for you.Working With Representation for the Best Career StrategyPilot season brings possibilities. Much can be achieved during this time that can benefit your career journey throughout the rest of the year.Brett Benner Advises to »

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Brett Benner Advises to Keep Your Headshot and Résumé Current

26 January 2012 8:11 AM, PST | backstage.com | See recent Backstage news »

Veteran casting director Brett Benner, who hails from Pittsburgh, Pa., has run Romano/Benner Casting in Los Angeles with his partner, Debby Romano, for 11 years. They have cast such hit TV series as "Cougar Town," "One Tree Hill," "Scrubs," "Psych," and "The Drew Carey Show." Back Stage recently sought his advice for actors prepping for L.A.'s pilot season.When asked what actors might expect when they show up for an appointment at his office, Benner replies, "For pilots, we see people primarily for series regular roles. They will have their sides in advance and hopefully far enough ahead so they won't feel rushed. About 98 percent of the time, they will be put on tape. Me or Debbie and me, and sometimes a producer, will be there."He says that the first step is asking the actor if there are any questions about the material. "If not," he elaborates, »

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