01/04/2010

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We’re continuing to successfully place people on a variety of TV and Film productions such as the new blockbuster feature film John carter of Mars about a civil war solider ending up on mars and battling with mutants. The prime time BBC show Waterloo road based around the antics of teachers and students at a comprehensive school. The hospital drama Holby City to name but a few.
SOME OF THE CASTINGS CURRENTLY HAPPENING RIGHT NOW INCLUDE: I am the Don! Do you look like the famous boxing promoter Don king is your hair as crazy as his if so we need you Click Here Walking around Prime time BBC show Waterloo Road is looking for people to play passerbys and joggers. Click Here £2000 to show of your footballing skills Can you play football to a high level have you played semi pro? Make £2000.00 to show off your skills Click Here Strictly come dancing eat your heart out! Do you know how to waltz and fox trot if so a virgin commercial needs you to dance your heart out. Click Here Flying to Africa Would you like to fly to South Africa for a photo shoot and make some serious money while you enjoy an all expenses paid trip. Click Here Order your tequilas now! Are you Mexican or south American if so a new world cup promo want to see you in a bar. Click Here Get your apple pie today Americans needed to play people in a diner for new world cup promo. Click Here Cooking up a storm! Have your knives and woks at the ready this world cup promo is looking for you to play chefs. Click Here The good old family kick about We are looking for mums and dads to have a kick about in the garden for new world cup promo just don’t smash the windows! Click Here Do you have the mumsey look! Do you have that mumsey look about you if so we need you. Click Here When’s it due? Are you expecting soon? We are looking for pregnant ladies. Click Here Mature but still Glamourus Do you have that glamourous look about you but are in your later years in life? Click Here 80’s Hair is back! Do you miss the 80’s? Has your hair never changed still style since the 80’s? New tv series set in the 80’s is looking for females with big hair and males with mulets. Click Here Looking like a polititian! Has anyone ever told you you look like a famous politian? Do you have that political look about you? Famous photographer alison jackson is looking for politician look-alikes! Click Here Be the voice of a Bank! Do you have a great voice and are saudi arabian if so a dubai bank is looking for you to be the voice of the bank! Click Here This is England! award winning film this is England is being made into a new T.V. show. Click Here For details on HOW TO GET INVOLVED in these and other TV, Film, Commercials & Photo shoots that we are working on; including roles in the magical show Merlin, the sleuth Sherlock Holmes set in modern day times, can the detective deal with the 21st century! As well as other productions please refer to the Uni-versalEXTRAS MESSAGE BOARD

Extra of the Month

This month we have chosen Ken from Fife.

Ken was playing the role of the Boil man in the new feature film Burke and Hare starring Simon Pegg

HAVE YOU DONE ANY SIMILAR WORK IN THE PAST?

I have worked on several short films, Burke and Hare was my first feature film.

WHAT WERE YOU EXPECTING WHEN YOU GOT THE PART IN Burke and Hare?

I had no idea what to expect. Whatever I had to do, I was determined to perform to the best of my ability.

WHAT PART DID YOU PLAY AND WHAT DID YOU HAVE TO DO?

I played the “Boil Man” and I was being terrified by Burke and Hare as to the condition that I suffered from (boils), and being assured that this ‘magic elixir’ would cure everything from my boils to Haemorrhoids.

I was then directed (personally) by the screen legend John Landis, as he filmed close-up reaction shots of my face as I was exhorted to buy this magical mixture. Later on I was in the forefront of a mob scene, brandishing a cudgel!

ON THE SHOOT DAY AND HOW DID YOU FEEL?

Shooting was a real eye-opener as to the scale of everything. Having studied for my MA in screenwriting at Screen Academy in ‘08, I was a bit like a kid in a candy store. Watching everything from Camerawork and Directing, to the almost regimental efficiency of all the film crew.

WHO DID YOU MEET?

I was separated from the rest of the extras at makeup and taken to Stirling Castle, where we were shooting. There I was taken to a large makeup trailer.

I was having my makeup applied and was sitting very still, when a head popped into my line of sight.

“Hello, who are you?” “I’m the boil man.” He tutted. “No… Who are you!” “Oh, I’m Ken Matthews…” “Well, how do you do” and Andy Serkis shook my hand.
Just then Simon Pegg appeared and Andy introduced me to him. I was sharing their makeup trailer… wow.

WHAT WAS THE BEST PART OF JOB?

It was all great, I was doing something that I’d always wanted to do (acting in a feature film), not only that, I was appearing with giants of the British screen, and the legendary John Landis was directing… bliss.

ANY OTHER COMMENTS ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE?

Every person on the actual shoot, was great. Friendly and always putting everyone at ease. An all round great experience, and one I hope to repeat, please….

If you would like to be an extra of the month please email the details of your experience to info@universalextras.co.uk


		Our members have taken part in the following films showing in your local cinema since our last newsletter:- Nine. Film director Guido Contini played by Daniel Day-Lewis is facing a midlife crisis as he engages romances with various women from his actress and mistress to his child hood prostitute! Starring the stunning Nicole Kidman, Penélope Cruz and Kate Hudson.
> Nowhere Boy – The story of john Lennon’s childhood finding out what shaped the man into the icon he became. Starring Aaron Johnson as John Lennon and Kristin Scott Thomas. The quiffs are back! Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll – Is a biopic of Ian Dury a rock and roll singer who rose to fame during the 70’s bringing punk rock to the masses. The film follows his life and struggles and its going to be messy! Starring Andy Serkis as Ian Dury. Green Zone – A U.S. army officer Miller (Matt Damon) goes rouge in search of weapons of mass destruction from the director of Bourne Identity and Bourne Supremacy. This action packed conspiracy film will keep you on the edge of your seat. Clash of the Titans – Born of a god raised of a man, peruses the mortal son of Zeus as he battles with unholy demons and fearsome beasts in the battle between gods and man. Starring Sam Worthing as Perseus. This film will keep you wanting more with fantastic visual effects. The Wolfman – Lawrence Talbot goes back home to search for his missing brother only to be maimed by a wolf. As the full moon nears will he transform into the Woflman? 44in Chest – A man out for revenge, when he finds out his wife is having an affair with another man. He is convinced to kidnap and torture his wife’s lover. Starring the amazing Ray Winstone. Perriers Bounty – When a notorious gangsters crony is killed he looks to exact revenge on the trio of fugitives responsible. This crime thriller comedy is set in Dublin. Violence and humor what a mix! Legacy- Showing at Glasgow Film Festival – British/Nigerian director Thomas Ikimi brings us a psychological thriller. Black Ops soldier Malcolm Gray has a guilty legacy of his passed that he relives after a botched mission. Starring the man of the moment Idris Elba! ON THE GRAPEVINE, We hear that the new Captain America film will be filming soon. The classic comic story of the battle between Captain America and Red skull is rumoured to start filming this summer. Calling all comic book fans is this one going to live up to the comic book? Share your comments about this Film and other productions starting soon at the forum To get involved and find out more about our productions Click Here

EASTER
BANK HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS

Easter is here and Uni-versalEXTRAS head offices will be closed for the Easter bank holiday and will open on Tuesday the 6th of April. We wish everyone a happy Easter and don’t eat too many chocolate eggs.

STAR SPOTTING AT PINEWOOD
STUDIOS

We have recently done some more star spotting here at pinewood studios seeing Dame Judi Dench walking the corridors of pinewood rehersing for the new production “Jane Eyre” and we also got to meet Simon Pegg! Fantsitic times at pinewood who will be the next star to pass by the office. Share your comments on which celebrities you would like to meet at the Forum.

NEW FACES AT
Uni-versalEXTRAS

As you may have noticed we have a new guy at Uni-versalEXTRAS called A.K you may have already spoken to him at some point.

A.K has been with us for a little while now and this is a bit about him.

Favourite food: Chicken wings really hot
ones.

Favourite TV show: Doctor who ( Looking forward to
seeing the new doctor in action)

Favourite Film: City of God

Favourite pass time or sport: Boxing or
Basketball

If I could be any movie star it would be: Johnny Depp from the drunken antics of Jack Sparrow to the down right weirdness of Edward scissorhands he gets the best characters.

A POEM FROM ONE OF OUR EXTRAS

Please go to the “LIFE AS AN EXTRA” section of the forum and go into “An Extras poem about her day” to read the poem.

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