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Why is it that Charlie Sheen gets away with being an out-of-control mess, but Lindsay Lohan gets blacklisted from Hollywood? Here’s why!
Collectively Charlie Sheen and Lindsay Lohan haven’t had the most successful year. Charlie, 45, got into a domestic dispute with his former wife over Christmas and subsequently, landed himself in jail and then in rehab. Most recently, on Oct. 26, the New York police found Charlie intoxicated and naked in his hotel room and took him to a hospital in an ambulance. Meanwhile, 24-year-old Lindsay violated her parole multiple times and spent time in jail and rehab as well. In fact, after testing positive for cocaine Again, she’s currently in rehab at the Betty Ford Clinic.
Despite both getting into their fair share of legal and health problems, Charlie and Lindsay’s careers have taken completely different paths. While Charlie’s TV career...
Why is it that Charlie Sheen gets away with being an out-of-control mess, but Lindsay Lohan gets blacklisted from Hollywood? Here’s why!
Collectively Charlie Sheen and Lindsay Lohan haven’t had the most successful year. Charlie, 45, got into a domestic dispute with his former wife over Christmas and subsequently, landed himself in jail and then in rehab. Most recently, on Oct. 26, the New York police found Charlie intoxicated and naked in his hotel room and took him to a hospital in an ambulance. Meanwhile, 24-year-old Lindsay violated her parole multiple times and spent time in jail and rehab as well. In fact, after testing positive for cocaine Again, she’s currently in rehab at the Betty Ford Clinic.
Despite both getting into their fair share of legal and health problems, Charlie and Lindsay’s careers have taken completely different paths. While Charlie’s TV career...
- 10/27/2010
- by Kirstin Benson
- HollywoodLife
Lindsay Lohan was sent back to jail for 28 days after failing two drug tests, but two industry insiders tell HollywoodLife.com that she’ll be welcome back with open arms when she’s finally ready.
Hollywood is a forgiving place (hello, king of the world, Robert Downey Jr.) and Lindsay Lohan is no exception. Even though she’s been put behind bars for the next 28 days after totally failing two drug tests for traces of cocaine and amphetamines, entertainment industry experts tell us that there’s still hope for the 24-year-old actress’ career!
“Lindsay just has to get healthy. This jail time is tough, but I think it will only do her good,” Lauren Lloyd — producer and casting director of more than 60 films and creator of BigIsGood.TV — says.
“When she’s healthy and she’s ready to get back to work, we’ll be ready for her.”
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Hollywood is a forgiving place (hello, king of the world, Robert Downey Jr.) and Lindsay Lohan is no exception. Even though she’s been put behind bars for the next 28 days after totally failing two drug tests for traces of cocaine and amphetamines, entertainment industry experts tell us that there’s still hope for the 24-year-old actress’ career!
“Lindsay just has to get healthy. This jail time is tough, but I think it will only do her good,” Lauren Lloyd — producer and casting director of more than 60 films and creator of BigIsGood.TV — says.
“When she’s healthy and she’s ready to get back to work, we’ll be ready for her.”
A feature...
- 9/24/2010
- by Kirstin Benson
- HollywoodLife
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HollywoodLife.com consulted with directors, producers and screenwriters throughout La and they all agree on one thing — Lindsay Lohan is more of a liability now than ever before!
After her stint in jail, rehab and now potentially jail Again, it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to tell that Lindsay Lohan is not the most desirable actress in Hollywood right now. In fact, HollywoodLife.com consulted with entertainment industry insiders from several facets of the business — including producer, casting director and creator of BigIsGood.TV, Lauren Lloyd — who all concluded the same thing: Lindsay Lohan is not even worth trying to insure for a film.
“If I wanted her badly enough, I’d definitely try to insure her, but I don’t know if you could find anybody to do it,” one feature film director told us. “I don’t even think I could if I wanted to.
HollywoodLife.com consulted with directors, producers and screenwriters throughout La and they all agree on one thing — Lindsay Lohan is more of a liability now than ever before!
After her stint in jail, rehab and now potentially jail Again, it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to tell that Lindsay Lohan is not the most desirable actress in Hollywood right now. In fact, HollywoodLife.com consulted with entertainment industry insiders from several facets of the business — including producer, casting director and creator of BigIsGood.TV, Lauren Lloyd — who all concluded the same thing: Lindsay Lohan is not even worth trying to insure for a film.
“If I wanted her badly enough, I’d definitely try to insure her, but I don’t know if you could find anybody to do it,” one feature film director told us. “I don’t even think I could if I wanted to.
- 9/21/2010
- by Kirstin Benson
- HollywoodLife
After screwing up again and again and again, this perpetual party monster demands a second chance in Hollywood — but does she deserve one? What do you think, BFFs?
Lindsay Lohan has served her minimal amount of jail and rehab time and is now adamant that she should make her big Hollywood comeback Asap – but does the industry elite agree that she deserves a second chance?
“I don’t care what anyone says. I know that I’m a damn good actress. … And I know that in my past I was young and irresponsible—but that’s what growing up is. You learn from your mistakes,” the 24-year-old starlet says in the Oct. issue of Vanity Fair.
She adds, “I’ve admitted to the things that I’ve done—to, you know, dabbling in certain things and trying things ’cause I was young and curious and thought it was like, O.
Lindsay Lohan has served her minimal amount of jail and rehab time and is now adamant that she should make her big Hollywood comeback Asap – but does the industry elite agree that she deserves a second chance?
“I don’t care what anyone says. I know that I’m a damn good actress. … And I know that in my past I was young and irresponsible—but that’s what growing up is. You learn from your mistakes,” the 24-year-old starlet says in the Oct. issue of Vanity Fair.
She adds, “I’ve admitted to the things that I’ve done—to, you know, dabbling in certain things and trying things ’cause I was young and curious and thought it was like, O.
- 8/31/2010
- by Kirstin Benson
- HollywoodLife
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After making $216-million in worldwide box office sales in only one month, experts tell HollywoodLife.com there should — without a doubt — be an entire Salt franchise!
Once again, Angelina Jolie has proven she’s box office gold…especially when it comes to action movies. Since hitting Us theaters July 19, her latest flick, Salt, has racked up a whopping $216-million in worldwide ticket sales — already surpassing The Bourne Identity (which made $214 million in 2002), and ensuring Hollywood insiders that Sony would be crazy Not to turn the action film into an entire series.
“They should Absolutely turn Salt into a franchise like the Bourne series,” longtime producer, actor and writer Ric Reitz tells HollywoodLife.com. “It’s an action-adventure film with a female lead, which is rare. You combine that kind of mega star power with it being well-conceived and produced, and that’s an unbeatable combination. It’s a gold mine!
After making $216-million in worldwide box office sales in only one month, experts tell HollywoodLife.com there should — without a doubt — be an entire Salt franchise!
Once again, Angelina Jolie has proven she’s box office gold…especially when it comes to action movies. Since hitting Us theaters July 19, her latest flick, Salt, has racked up a whopping $216-million in worldwide ticket sales — already surpassing The Bourne Identity (which made $214 million in 2002), and ensuring Hollywood insiders that Sony would be crazy Not to turn the action film into an entire series.
“They should Absolutely turn Salt into a franchise like the Bourne series,” longtime producer, actor and writer Ric Reitz tells HollywoodLife.com. “It’s an action-adventure film with a female lead, which is rare. You combine that kind of mega star power with it being well-conceived and produced, and that’s an unbeatable combination. It’s a gold mine!
- 8/24/2010
- by Kirstin Benson
- HollywoodLife
In Hollywood there’s a belief that one bomb at the box office is just a fluke, but three in a row can ruin a career. The past three years have seen Jennifer Aniston in three romantic comedies that have not only failed to bring in the bucks at the box office, but have also been resolutely panned by critics.
That’s why we and critics everywhere are asking: Are both Hollywood and America over Jennifer Aniston? The Switch only made $8 million at the box office this weekend and producers are starting to grumble amongst themselves that she is no longer a safe bet as a leading lady.
One producer flat out told us that Jen never should have made the move from television to movies in the first place. “I already said she wasn’t meant for movies, she simply doesn’t have the talent or star power. So no,...
That’s why we and critics everywhere are asking: Are both Hollywood and America over Jennifer Aniston? The Switch only made $8 million at the box office this weekend and producers are starting to grumble amongst themselves that she is no longer a safe bet as a leading lady.
One producer flat out told us that Jen never should have made the move from television to movies in the first place. “I already said she wasn’t meant for movies, she simply doesn’t have the talent or star power. So no,...
- 8/23/2010
- by willlee
- HollywoodLife
A casting director, producer and feature film director tell HollywoodLife.com why trying to resurrect your career by playing a porn star is a bad move!
As Lindsay Lohan’s personal life has spiraled out of control, her career has taken a major hit as well: she hasn’t made a semi-successful movie since Disney’s 2005 remake of Herbie: Fully Loaded! Unfortunately, three entertainment industry pros tell us the 23-year-old actress’ next film, Inferno, in which she portrays porn star Linda Lovelace, will most likely Not be the comeback Lindsay so desperately needs…in fact, it’s probably going to be an epic disaster that might just ruin her for good!
“From a director’s point of view, Lindsay shouldn’t have taken this role,” a feature film director told HollywoodLife.com after looking at pages of the Inferno script. “It’s not going to do any good for her...
As Lindsay Lohan’s personal life has spiraled out of control, her career has taken a major hit as well: she hasn’t made a semi-successful movie since Disney’s 2005 remake of Herbie: Fully Loaded! Unfortunately, three entertainment industry pros tell us the 23-year-old actress’ next film, Inferno, in which she portrays porn star Linda Lovelace, will most likely Not be the comeback Lindsay so desperately needs…in fact, it’s probably going to be an epic disaster that might just ruin her for good!
“From a director’s point of view, Lindsay shouldn’t have taken this role,” a feature film director told HollywoodLife.com after looking at pages of the Inferno script. “It’s not going to do any good for her...
- 6/28/2010
- by Kirstin Benson
- HollywoodLife
HollywoodLife.com consulted with a director, writer, casting director, and producers to develop a three-step program that will make Lindsay Lohan an A-list star once again!
Lindsay, you’ve been spiraling out of control and we’re scared that short of winding up in jail (or worse, dead) — you’re not going to pull yourself together. Remember when you were at the top of your game? Six years ago you were Fabulous in Mean Girls and now look at you — you reportedly can’t even get insured for B-list films!
HollywoodLife.com wants to help you out so we consulted with some of the top entertainment industry professionals in Hollywood and they All agree — you have the ‘it’ factor. Now all you have to do is follow these three crucial steps to make yourself a star once again.
1. Believe in yourself…we do!
I think Lindsay definitely has the potential...
Lindsay, you’ve been spiraling out of control and we’re scared that short of winding up in jail (or worse, dead) — you’re not going to pull yourself together. Remember when you were at the top of your game? Six years ago you were Fabulous in Mean Girls and now look at you — you reportedly can’t even get insured for B-list films!
HollywoodLife.com wants to help you out so we consulted with some of the top entertainment industry professionals in Hollywood and they All agree — you have the ‘it’ factor. Now all you have to do is follow these three crucial steps to make yourself a star once again.
1. Believe in yourself…we do!
I think Lindsay definitely has the potential...
- 5/26/2010
- by Kirstin Benson
- HollywoodLife
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Casting agents, a producer and an image expert weigh in on Robert Pattinson’s new look and tell HollywoodLife.com what cutting his signature luscious locks will do to his career!
Robert Pattinson almost gave us a heart attack when he showed off a freshly shaved head May 17. While we know that Rob chopped his locks for his upcoming role as a Depression-era circus veterinarian in Water For Elephants, we still miss his signature floppy vampire locks. But industry experts — including TV and film casting directors, a producer And an image expert — tell us that R-Patz’s new look is a welcome change, and may actually Help his career!
“Reinvention is almost as good as intervention for those grungy type of celebrities…ask Madonna (if you can get her down from the cross),” one La-based television casting director tells HollywoodLife.com of the 24-year-old’s new cut. “I...
Casting agents, a producer and an image expert weigh in on Robert Pattinson’s new look and tell HollywoodLife.com what cutting his signature luscious locks will do to his career!
Robert Pattinson almost gave us a heart attack when he showed off a freshly shaved head May 17. While we know that Rob chopped his locks for his upcoming role as a Depression-era circus veterinarian in Water For Elephants, we still miss his signature floppy vampire locks. But industry experts — including TV and film casting directors, a producer And an image expert — tell us that R-Patz’s new look is a welcome change, and may actually Help his career!
“Reinvention is almost as good as intervention for those grungy type of celebrities…ask Madonna (if you can get her down from the cross),” one La-based television casting director tells HollywoodLife.com of the 24-year-old’s new cut. “I...
- 5/17/2010
- by Kirstin Benson
- HollywoodLife
Heidi Montag: your new triple D implant fembot look and immovable collagen and botox filled face, have so horrified top casting, TV and film directors, that a backlash against too much fakery has begun! "If your face is unproportionately filled with plastic, no one wants to hire a Mr. Potato Head," says one film casting director. "All the women look the same: the little noses, the big eyes, the lipo-sucked bodies, the huge breasts. Everyone is looking the same," adds award winning casting director and independent producer Lauren Lloyd. And as for Heidi and her ambitions to further her career by "perfecting" herself: "Heidi's implants won't help her become an actress -- you still have to have talent and drive," says Lloyd, the founder of Big TV. "She's limited in what she can play -- her plastic surgery is so obvious that she...
- 5/4/2010
- by Bonnie Fuller
- Huffington Post
Sorry Heidi — but your 10 plastic surgery procedures in a day have become a “jump the shark” moment for all of Hollywood!
Heidi Montag: your new triple D implant fembot look and immovable collagen and botox filled face, have so horrified top casting, TV and film directors, that a backlash against too much fakery has begun!
“If your face is unproportionately filled with plastic, no one wants to hire a Mr. Potato Head,” says one film casting director.
“All the women look the same: the little noses, the big eyes, the lipo-sucked bodies, the huge breasts. Everyone is looking the same,” adds award winning casting director and independent producer Lauren Lloyd.
And as for Heidi and her ambitions to further her career by “perfecting” herself: “Heidi’s implants won’t help her become an actress — you still have to have talent and drive,” says Lloyd, the founder of Big TV.
Heidi Montag: your new triple D implant fembot look and immovable collagen and botox filled face, have so horrified top casting, TV and film directors, that a backlash against too much fakery has begun!
“If your face is unproportionately filled with plastic, no one wants to hire a Mr. Potato Head,” says one film casting director.
“All the women look the same: the little noses, the big eyes, the lipo-sucked bodies, the huge breasts. Everyone is looking the same,” adds award winning casting director and independent producer Lauren Lloyd.
And as for Heidi and her ambitions to further her career by “perfecting” herself: “Heidi’s implants won’t help her become an actress — you still have to have talent and drive,” says Lloyd, the founder of Big TV.
- 4/30/2010
- by Jennifer Murray
- HollywoodLife
The Montecito Picture Co. is ramping up its development slate by pre-emptively picking up two projects, one a spec script, the other a pitch. Spec Disturbia is written by Christopher Landon and is described as a teen thriller homage to Rear Window. Grand Theft Otto, picked up by Montecito as a pitch, is being written by Greg Schaffer and Steve Joe. Alec Berg and Jeff Schaffer, who made Eurotrip with Montecito, also are producing. Otto is a buddy action comedy that has child rapper-actor Bobb'e J. Thompson attached to star. Thompson appeared on The Tracy Morgan Show, which is where he first met Schaffer and Joe. Thompson also did voice work for Shark Tale and That's So Raven The company's Jackie Marcus brought in the projects and will produce along with Montecito principals Ivan Reitman, Tom Pollock and Joe Medjuck. The company has a first-look deal with DreamWorks. Landon co-wrote Another Day in Paradise with Melanie Griffith and James Woods. He also was a writer on Blood and Chocolate. Landon is repped by UTA and manager Kevin Donahue. Schaffer and Joe wrote features Victory and Loco for Warner Bros. and Reverend Pimp Daddy for Sony. Their television credits include Rodney and Veronica's Closet. Schaffer, Joe and Thompson are repped by UTA. Thompson is additionally repped by Lauren Lloyd.
Robbie Kass and Bradley Stokes have teamed to form the management outfit Kass & Stokes. The company, which came together in June, has landed deals for a string of clients, including Chris Evans, part of the Fantastic Four for 20th Century Fox; Six Feet Under star Freddy Rodriguez, who has been cast in DreamWorks' horse drama Dreamer opposite Kurt Russell; Olivia Wilde, whose credits include Bickford Schmeckler's Cool Idea opposite Patrick Fugit and a recurring role on Fox's The O.C.; Liz Vassey, who joined Tru Calling; Blake Shields, who was booked as a series regular on The Cell; David de Lautour, who was added as a series regular to What I Like About You; David Andrews, a series regular on JAG; Douglas Sills, who landed a starring role in the sequel to Deuce Bigelow: Male Gigolo; Daniel Davis, cast in the Broadway revival of La Cage Aux Folles; and Gina Ravera, who is gearing up to play Eddie Griffin's wife in the series Pryor Offenses. Kass & Stokes' other clients include Jasmine Guy, Constance Marie, Edward Herrmann, Ted Levine and Tom McGowan. Kass most recently joins from working as a manager alongside producer Lauren Lloyd. Stokes was an agent at ICM before exiting to join the management company Ensemble Entertainment six years ago. Working alongside the duo is longtime Stokes associate Roxanna Raanan as a manager.
- 8/19/2004
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
William H. Macy, fresh off his scene-stealing turn as Tick Tock McGlaughlin in Seabiscuit, is in talks to next star opposite Kim Basinger in the upcoming New Line Cinema thriller Cellular. Macy would play a cop in the film, which revolves around a kidnapped woman who places a random phone call and reaches a young man (played by Chris Evans) she must persuade to help her. Cellular is being directed by Final Destination 2 helmer David Ellis and produced by Dean Devlin through his Electric Entertainment Co. along with Lauren Lloyd through her Lloyd & Kass Entertainment.
- 7/31/2003
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
David Ellis has answered the call to direct the New Line Cinema action thriller Cellular. Cellular revolves around a young man who receives a random call on his cell phone from a woman who has been kidnapped. Knowing she will die unless he helps her, the man embarks on a desperate adventure to save her life. Penned by Larry Cohen, Cellular is being produced by Dean Devlin through his Electric Entertainment production company. Lauren Lloyd and Larry Brezner also will produce through their MBST/Lloyd Prods. New Line production president Toby Emmerich is overseeing the project for the studio with production execs Richard Brener and Keith Goldberg. Cellular reunites Ellis with New Line, for whom he directed Final Destination 2. The horror sequel is scheduled for a Feb. 21 release. Ellis is repped by Endeavor and attorney Tom Hunter.
- 10/16/2002
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Variety reports that Lauren Lloyd and his Sony-based Lloyd Entertainment will produce a sequel to the 1969 landmark film Easy Rider, to be called Easy Rider A.D. Budgeted at $25-$30 million, the picture will tentatively begin shooting next spring. The script is currently being written by Sean Jacques.
- 9/27/2002
- IMDbPro News
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