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Pixar is now casting its first Disney transgender character. Pixar is looking for a voice actor for its first-ever transgender character. Talent cast will be featured in an upcoming untitled project. Disney is building up a lineup of inclusive productions for the LGBTQ+ community. Pixar is looking for a voice actor for its first-ever transgender character. “Pixar is casting a youth voice-over role for an upcoming animated project. The character, Jess, is a 14-year-old transgender girl. She’s compassionate, funny, and always has your back. We’re looking for actresses 12 to 17 years old,” the casting call reads. Additional requirements for the role include those who “are enthusiastic, outgoing, funny and energetic,” as well as “feel comfortable acting in front of a microphone.” Details for the production have not been released. However, some are speculating its for the upcoming Pixar Turning Red, which is slated to debut in 2022. How to apply? To audition for a role in the upcoming Pixar production, check out the casting call breakdown below. PIXAR Casting Search: Pixar Animation Studios Pixar is casting a youth voice-over role for an upcoming animated project. The character, Jess, is a 14-year-old transgender girl. She’s compassionate, funny, and always has your back. We’re looking for actresses 12 - 17 years old who: Are enthusiastic, outgoing, funny, and energetic Feel comfortable acting in front of a microphone Can authentically portray a 14-year-old transgender girl. Apply Now More Project Casting Entertainment News: Nickelodeon’s Tyler Perry Series ‘Young Dylan’ Open Casting Call Nickelodeon and Tyler Perry are now casting for the hit live-action family series starring 10-year-old rapper Young Dylan. Written by Tyler Perry, the new series centers around the story of a family whose world... Disney Nationwide Casting Search for Two Speaking Roles Disney casting search for two speaking roles. Casting directors are now casting actors, models, and talent to work on scenes for an upcoming Disney project. Sarah Finn Casting the casting director behind Avengers: Endgame, The Mandalorian, and... CAT Footwear Casting Call for Models (Pay is $1,200/Day) CAT footwear is now casting models in Portland, Oregon. Casting directors are now casting actors, models, and talent to work on scenes filming in Portland, Oregon this May 12 - 15th. Talents will be compensated...

Pixar's Animation Studios sequel, 'Toy Story 4' plot will be a standalone romantic comedy movie. Back in 2013, Pixar Animation Studios Presiden Edwin Catmull announced that the studio will try to release "an original film a year," on average. So far Pixar has been working hard on that promise. Pixar is currently has 'Inside Out' and 'The Good Dinosaur,' which is expected to hit theaters by November 2015. One of those Pixar sequels is 'Toy Story 4,' a project that surprised many people when it was officially announced in late 2014. Not because 'Toy Story 3' was a commercial success, but because the third 'Toy Story' movie provided what many believed to be the perfect ending to the 'Toy Story' franchise. However, 'Toy Story 4' is being described as more of a standalone movie that is set in a cartoon universe. Pixar general manager Jim Morris described 'Toy Stor 4' as a being a "love story" and "romantic comedy", but refrained from leaking any other details beyond that. However, on the first day of the 2014 D23 Expo, Pixar Chief Creative Office John Lasseter - who is co-directing 'Toy Story 4' with Josh Cooley - clarified which characters that love story will involve, as he told the press.  “It’s a love story with Woody and—and this is news—Bo Peep.” Woody, who is voiced by Tom Hanks, and Bo Peep, who is voiced by Annie Potts, were in a romantic relationship in the first two 'Toy Story' movies, but in 'Toy Story 3' it was implied that Bo had been sold by the Toys' owners at some point between Toy Story 2 and Toy Story 3. The new 'Toy Story 4' screenplay from Rashida Jones and Will McCormack, will presumably explore what happens when, Woody and the gang (who now belong to young Bonnie Anderson) are reunited with Bo Peep, giving Woody and Bo a chance to rekindle their connection. The top-grossing film on its opening weekend, Toy Story went on to earn over $361 million worldwide. Reviews of 'Toy Story' were positive, praising both the animation's technical innovation and the screenplay's wit and sophistication, and it is now widely considered by many critics to be one of the best animated films ever made. The film received three Academy Award nominations, including Best Original Screenplay, Best Original Score, and Best Original Song for "You've Got a Friend in Me", as well as winning a Special Achievement Academy Award. Toy Story 4 opens in U.S. theaters on June 16th, 2017. Source: CNBC

Netflix picks up four Marvel Live-Action Series and a mini-series featuring Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Iron Fist, and Luke Cage for 2015. Disney and Marvel are calling this an "unprecedented deal". Disney will provide Netflix with live action series and a miniseries featuring several Marvel characters. All of the Marvel characters will be set in Hell's Kitchen, New York. Netflix has committed to at least four, 13-episode series over what is expected to be multiple years, starting in 2015. The first released project will be, The Defenders, that “reimagines a dream team of self-sacrificing, heroic characters.” The arrangement between Netflix and Disney will bring about 60 episodes produced by Marvel TV and ABC Studios. This is not the only major agreement that Netflix has with Disney, starting in 2016, Disney will give Netflix the exclusive rights to Disney films. It is “unparalleled in its scope and size, and reinforces our commitment to deliver Marvel’s brand, content and characters across all platforms of storytelling,” says Marvel Entertainment President Alan Fine. The company’s first live-action series for Disney, ABC’s Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D., premiered this fall and has been picked up for a full season. Here is the press release on the deal: BURBANK, Calif., Nov. 7, 2013  – The Walt Disney Co. (Marvel is a known and loved brand that travels,” sNYSE: DIS) and Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) today announced an unprecedented deal for Marvel TV to bring multiple original series of live-action adventures of four of Marvel’s most popular characters exclusively to the world’s leading Internet TV Network beginning in 2015. This pioneering agreement calls for Marvel to develop four serialized programs leading to a miniseries programming event. Led by a series focused on “Daredevil,” followed by “Jessica Jones,” “Iron Fist” and “Luke Cage,” the epic will unfold over multiple years of original programming, taking Netflix members deep into the gritty world of heroes and villains of Hell’s Kitchen, New York. Netflix has committed to a minimum of four, thirteen episodes series and a culminating Marvel’s “The Defenders” mini-series event that reimagines a dream team of self-sacrificing, heroic characters. Produced by Marvel Television in association with ABC Television Studios, this groundbreaking deal is Marvel’s most ambitious foray yet into live-action TV storytelling. “This deal is unparalleled in its scope and size, and reinforces our commitment to deliver Marvel’s brand, content and characters across all platforms of storytelling. Netflix offers an incredible platform for the kind of rich storytelling that is Marvel’s specialty,” said Alan Fine, President of Marvel Entertainment. “This serialized epic expands the narrative possibilities of on-demand television and gives fans the flexibility to immerse themselves how and when they want in what’s sure to be a thrilling and engaging adventure.” “Marvel’s movies, such as ‘Iron Man’ and Marvel’s ‘The Avengers’, are huge favorites on our service around the world. Like Disney, Marvel is a known and loved brand that travels,” said Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos. “With ‘House of Cards’ and our other original series, we have pioneered new approaches to storytelling and to global distribution and we’re thrilled to be working with Disney and Marvel to take our brand of television to new levels with a creative project of this magnitude.” This new original TV deal follows last year’s landmark movie distribution deal through which, beginning with 2016 theatrically released feature films, Netflix will be the exclusive U.S. subscription television service for first-run, live-action and animated movies from the Walt Disney Studios, including titles from Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Studios, Disneynature and Lucasfilm. Netflix members can currently enjoy a wide range of Disney, ABC TV and Disney Channel films and shows across the 41 countries where Netflix operates. Source: Deadline.com

NBC's Voyage to Enthrall Viewers with Grosse Pointe Garden Society People worldwide, hold your breath and brace yourselves for an exceptional thrill as NBC takes a stimulating step closer to the much-awaited primetime season. Embracing innovation and creativity, the network plans to introduce a groundbreaking series called "The Grosse Pointe Garden Society." Straight out of the bustling production kitchens of Warner Bros. Television and Universal Television, viewers brace themselves for another binge-worthy narrative. Helming this series is an icon of creative writing – Davita Scarlett; synonymous with creativity and ingenuity. She has joined hands with Erin Cardillo and Richard Keith crowned for their work on "In the Dark" and "Life Sentence," bringing an enchanted touch of their storytelling magic. At the epicenter of this new offering from NBC, is a captivating story that resonates through the downtrodden journey of a young woman from the edges of society to its core. Defined by her predicaments and desires, she redefines herself in the world of unquestioned privilege and intricate social networks in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. The drama merges divergent worlds in a striking narrative that will have viewers on the edge of their seats. With the writers' successful track record and NBC's unwavering commitment to producing high-quality content, the "Grosse Pointe Garden Society" promises to add a fresh perspective to ongoing primetime programming. It's no surprise that a great expectation has riled up ever since its announcement. The brains behind the concept, Davita Scarlett received her first break as a production assistant on the Wife Swap show and continued her journey through series like Queen Sugar and Council of Dads, showcasing her diversified talent. Partnering with the dynamic duo of Erin Cardillo and Richard Keith, who have earned stripes with their skills on shows like Significant Mother and Fuller House, we can expect nothing less than a masterpiece. The series is served on a silver platter by reputed production giants – Warner Bros. Television and Universal Television, leaving no stone unturned in effort and creativity. Both production houses are well-acclaimed for their notable contributions to the television industry and their relentless pursuit to deliver compelling and intriguing stories. With the production expertise of Joanna Klein's The Bridge and the writing prowess of Scarlett, Cardillo, and Keith, the Grosse Pointe Garden Society is poised to be a significant addition to NBC's ensemble. The show promises not just to be another series on the block but a spotlight of empowerment, highlighting the journey of a woman determined to define her destiny. The Grosse Pointe Garden Society is much more than a typical primetime series, focusing on real-life issues to make the audience reflect upon their societal values and privileges. The drama presents an intriguing narrative, involving a stark contrast of societal disparity and portrays Grosse Pointe's intricate society network. In the vast sea of entertainment, the series plans to maintain NBC's unwavering commitment to produce high-quality content. The storyline's unique representation emphasizes diversity, making the audience appreciate the different perspectives it offers. There's already a buzz around town about this forthcoming show, and rightly so. It's not every day that a grand collaboration like this infrastructure on the television platform. NBC's decision to launch this fresh narrative reflects the network's dedication to introducing highly engaging, sophisticated, and pulsating storyline that keeps viewers glued to their seats. The announcement of the Grosse Pointe Garden Society has undoubtedly carved a mark for itself. Yet, the true anticipation lies in the experience that the series unveils. As we step into a new era of television, where narratives are becoming more profound, and production is increasingly innovative, this forthcoming series is sure to leave an indelible impression on every viewer. Buckle up for a delightful ride as this series prepares to release a stellar performance soon. With compelling characters, a gripping storyline, and a unique insight into a diverse world, the Grosse Pointe Garden Society is all set to redefine primetime television's landscape. We wait with bated breaths to see what's in store for us from the pens of Scarlett, Cardillo, Keith, and the entire team behind this intriguing television project, under NBC's commendable aegis.