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Well we might have to get used to watching reruns for awhile.

Members of the Writers Guild of America manned picket lines Monday morning outside NBC studios at Rockefeller Plaza, carrying signs and yelling, on the first day of the Writers Guild of America’s strike against studios and production companies.
Late-night talk show and comedy shows, including “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “The Late Show with David Letterman” and “Late Night with Conan O’Brien,” have announced they’ll air reruns Monday night and until further notice. If the strike continues, it could affect soap operas, and prime-time television programs as well.

The writers’ union says the strike, which began at 12:01 a.m. PT (3:01 a.m. ET), is necessary to protect their members’ future incomes as the shows they write are increasingly distributed over new media, primarily through Internet downloading. A last-day effort to reach a new work agreement collapsed Sunday night despite the writers conceding a demand for a doubling of how much they are paid for DVD sales. This had been considered the major stumbling block to a deal.

We here at Acting For Real believe that a negative attitude produces negative results. We feel the need to develop skills to acquire a positive attitude for positive results. However, we do believe in fairness among others, and honesty. If we are aware of our actions we are able to fix the our negative outcomes by being balanced in our decisions; observant of our co-equals around us, and present to the situation we face and alert to the implications. If people focus on a positive present lifestyle then the results for future outcomes will prove to be positive. “The proof is in the pudding!” Sometimes it takes things like strikes to call us to awareness. Hopefully, we will learn from the this particular outcome hope for equality, and resolution to take flight. In life, we roll with what is given to us, but either way we realize, that the “show must go on.” So, let’s pull together and make it happen so we can continue to utilize the ingenuity and gold these writers churn out every week.

Be BOP!!!
Thom

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Goodfella’s, Godfather, Mobsters, Casino, and now……American Gangster!!!

Set in the late 1960s and early ’70s, Ridley Scott’s star-driven “American Gangster” positions Harlem’s notorious drug kingpin Frank Lucas (Denzel Washington) as an entrepreneurial self-starter in the black economy. A country boy from the South, he studies status and power at the elbow of Bumpy Johnson (Clarence Williams III), an old-school inner-city crime lord who hands out turkeys on Thanksgiving.

In the film’s brisk, info-loaded first act, we see how this watchful, attentive henchman puts his learning into effect to step into his boss’ shoes. When he needs to underline the new order, he does so promptly and with the minimum of fuss: He shoots his loudest rival in the head right out in the middle of the street.

I guess it was just one of those days.

In life people make choices. Choices that either lead them to be positive characters, utilizing Humanities, Humor, and Sexuality to be encouraging influences in the world. Or, they can choose to turn to their dark triangle of their human behavior, and abuse the vulnerability in others. Russel Crowe, utilized his Creative Triangle of Human Behavior to protect people from Washingtons character. Going back to my book, Acting For Real, let’s observe these characters and see what methods they used to empower their character to be believeable.
Russel Crowe utilized 50% of his humanities to help society, 25% of his humor to tamper down Washingtons radiating hostility……..And finally, 25% of his sexuality was used by getting the information he needed to know. This film clearly depicts the line of good and bad as we as Actors for Real in the world are Aware of. This film was powerful, gripping, and entertaining. I wouldn’t take the whole family to it. But if your up for a good COP and ROBBER action flick, this one is the one for you.

Be BOP!!!
Thom

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When we talk about being the star in your own play of life we like to look at a few examples of people who have done that………………

He calls it his “night off,” but Brian Williams will spend it on the air as host of this week’s “Saturday Night Live.” Though he’ll be broadcasting from NBC’s 30 Rockefeller Plaza headquarters — the same building where he anchors “NBC Nightly News” — this assignment “is an entirely different creature,” he noted Thursday. “This is NOT my line of work.”A guy who’s used to being in charge, he observed that, doing “SNL,” “You just hand it all over to these guys and say, ‘You’re the professionals.’ It’s a very interesting feeling.”And, as he spoke, it was just the beginning. His first rehearsal awaited him later in the day, after his “Nightly” broadcast.Taking on a role traditionally filled by show-biz celebrities and the occasional pro athlete or politician, the 48-year-old Williams is the first network anchor — active or retired — to host “SNL” since Edwin Newman in 1984.

Let’s look at my book, Acting For Real, and see how Williams has shifted his creativity towards another talent. On NBC’s Nightly News, he usually puts a 50% emphasis on his humanities, talking about issues ranging from entertainment, government, politics, and world events. With this SNL stint under his belt, he has revealed another side to his creativity. He has shifted his focus 50% towards his humor. With 25% focused on his smart sexuality, and 25% of his focus on his humanities, being that was his initial identified character. Brian Williams proved that no matter what you do, it is possible to change your character to play different roles admirably. Well done sir.

If you would like to develop the skills to tap into your funny zone, reveal your sexuality, and express your humanities, pick up my book, Acting For Real. You’ll learn the skill and methods, I coached stars to use to create characters for the stage and screen. You’ll be glad you did, because you will be living a life that you’re glad to live. So why not start now…….

Be BOP!!!

Thom

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The original Capt. Kirk is disheartened he won’t get to boldly go anywhere with his old pal Spock in the new “Star Trek” movie.
While Leonard Nimoy is reprising his role as the pointy-eared Vulcan in next year’s science-fiction flick, William Shatner is not on board as Kirk.

“I couldn’t believe it. I’m not in the movie at all. Leonard, God bless his heart, is in, but not me,” Shatner, 76, told The Associated Press on Thursday. “I thought, what a decision to make, since it obviously is a decision not to make use of the popularity I have to ensure the movie has good box office. It didn’t seem to be a wise business decision.”

Director J.J. Abrams announced last summer that Nimoy would reprise the role he originated opposite Shatner in the 1960s television show and played again in six big-screen adventures.
Abrams said Shatner probably would have a part in the film, which is due in theaters in December 2008. But while Shatner said he had a couple of meetings with Abrams, nothing came of it. Abrams’ “Trek” film, whose plot is being kept under wraps by distributor Paramount, recounts an early adventure for the crew of the starship Enterprise, with Chris Pines as the young Kirk and Zachary Quinto as the young Spock.

William Shatners Captain Kirk was such an appraised role, because his depiction represented the components that make up human behavior. As the Captain of the ship, Shatner was a strong willed yet, compassionate leader. Most of all he cared for the well being of his crew and would go any lengths to protect them.

Shatners character was often remarked by his Shoulder forward chivalres stance that made him look protective and domineering which made 50% of his character comprised of humanities. His natural handsomeness won over the ladies and he knew how to deal with the ladies which utilized 25% of his sexuality. Kirks brilliance teamed with his sense of humor which made 25% of his character comprised of humor.

In my book Acting For Real, I talk about the six components that make up human behavior. You can see how body shifts, and different ways of movement and interaction with people can cause you to see how these character components function in life. So buy the book and check it out. Take a look at the steps that are able to make you a STAR in your own play of life. ………..And maybe you’ll be asked back for an epic remake.

BE BOP!!!
Thom

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Yoda said it best: ”Beware of the dark side. Anger, fear, aggression; the dark side of the Force are they, or what we as Actors For Real would call, the Dark Triangle of Human Behavior. Easily they flow, quick to join you in a fight.” Spider-Man 3 showed us Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) giving in to the dark side — in the form of a parasitic black unitard from outer space. In Spidey’s universe, the nefarious force doesn’t create Darth Vader-y intergalactic despots, though. It just makes a guy tart up like the bassist for Green Day and dance, dance, dance! And that illustrates how Spider-Man 3 went off the rails. Despite its melancholy pomp, nothing was as deadly serious as it should’ve been.

Peter Parker represents the creative triangle of Human Behavior. He focuses 50% of his character towards his humanities. Saving lives, and a natural respect and love for the well being of people in the world. Which is why he has dedicated his life to being Spider-Man-the embodiment of justice, and integrity? The genius contrast this film does is it shows direct contrast to everything Spider man is. Spider-Man tries to defeat evil, but to defeat evil does he slowly become bewitched into thinking that the only way to defeat evil is to become evil? Thus, the conflict that Spider-Man suffers in this film.

In my book, Acting For Real, I talk about the six components that make up human behavior. How they separate into two sub-categories. The Creative triangle of Human Behavior (The Light Side), and the Dark Triangle of Human Behavior (The Dark Side). My book teaches you the methods for utilizing your creative triangle of human behavior to get rid of those bad(dark) habits that hold you back from living the life you’ve always dreamed. If you feel you need a change in your life, and a desire for success, and a better life, pick up my book, Acting For Real.

It won’t teach you to fly through the air like Spider-Man, but it will provide you with the skills and steps to a better life.

Be BOP!!!
Thom

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Well, it’s time once again to MAMBO our way back to the dance floor for our Dancing with the Stars review!!!

For the faint heard ‘round the world we welcome back Mrs. Marie Osmond. However, her number shocked crowds, because there were two points in her dance where she was supposed to fall to the ground, one in the middle, and then again at the very end. Both times you could hear the audience gasp for her supposed faint, but each time she got back up it was obvious that these were intended collapses. Marie? Don’t worry us like that!

But, alas, today we are turning our attention to our boxom blonde beauty, Jennie Garth. She mamboed her way to a score of 27 out of 30, the top score of the evening. Last week she stiffened up unable to meet the beat, but last night she was Balanced, Observant, and Present, and she blew us away.

Jennie Garth known for her role on 90210 entered Dancing with the Stars admitting she was “not a dancer.” However, when the camera’s caught her practicing with her partner, it was obvious why she was fumbling on the floor, and how she got her act together? Her dance partner kept saying, “You look nervous, you don’t look like your mind is here.” It was true! Her negative self talk caused her to be caught up in those moments of mistake from the past and not to be present in the moment. Her partner finally brought her to the dance floor we see on the show and asked her, “What is it that makes you the most nervous?” ………And sure enough she pointed to the judges table and said, “That!” So, her partner took her by the hand and told her to pretend this was the showcased night, causing her to be present and aware of where she was, and then practiced. On Monday night during the show, she stole the show! You could see she was balanced in her movement, observant of her surroundings and her partner, and present delivering a dance to remember.

In my book, Acting For Real, I talk about how being in BOP (Balanced, Observant, and Present) is the state of greatness. It causes you to be focused and aware and ready for whatever life throws at you. By applying the same principles the stars use for the stage and screen, Acting For Real can teach you to live a BOP life. You can learn to be the star in your own “dance” in life. So, take action. Since life’s a dance, you don’t want to trip and fall because you were not in BOP do you? Acting For Real will give you what it takes to be the star!!! Ready? A-5, 6,7,8……….

Be BOP!!!
Thom

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Well if your T.V. show title reads like an alphabet soup mishap then you’re probably doing pretty well. For shows like NCIS, CSI, The Law and Orders: SVU, CI, some of the top rated shows have proven to be hitting strong in the ratings, with NCIS toppling the charts right now.

Then there are those stellar ratings. Last season, it averaged 14.5 million weekly viewers to rank 17th among all shows. For the week of October 15, it drew more than 17.5 million viewers to gain the No. 6 position. It’s just behind “Grey’s Anatomy,” proving that sexy young things have yet to achieve a TV monopoly.

“‘NCIS’ is the little show that could, a true hit that does not get the attention it deserves,” said Marc Berman, analyst for Media Week Online.

NCIS has been lately referred to as the television that has, “quietly become a hit.” What makes this navy investigative unit so popular? Well with a summary of the show we can answer that question by utilizing the six components that make up human behavior.

The main character, Mark Harmon, who was previously titled ‘sexiest man alive,’ by People Magazine, commands the screen as Leroy Jethro Gibbs the leading man of the NCIS team. His character focuses 50% on his humanities, for his concern for the well being of people’s lives as well as his own. Although, let’s not let this one slide, he’s also one with the ladies. With his acerbic puns and his off of the tongue flirtations he tends to have 25% of his focus towards his sexuality. …….And the other 25% of his focus towards his humor. The man loves to pass those smart remarks for a few laughs. The brilliance of the NCIS team is they that each individual character shares the same variation in personality with slight diversity but keeps a united consistency throughout. Something for the mind to just digest. If you pick up my book, Acting For Real, you too can model these character’s personalities in your own lives. You will be able to use your humor in an effective way. You will learn how to flirt to your benefit. You will learn to develop the same methods the stars do for the stage and screen. Check it out. It’s all in there. Maybe one day we’ll be reading about how high your shows rating are?

Be BOP!!!
Thom

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Well is it already time to say so long to ol’ Jay Leno. Sorry, I didn’t mean to imply that Jay was old.

After a 15 year run Jay has announced that he will be taking his bow and leaving the stage to Conan O’Brien come 2009. Jay Leno has been remarked as one of the hardest working men in showbiz. Churning out fresh material five nights a week and charming the audience Leno has proven to be a standup legend of late night television.

Leno took the stage back in 1992 filling in for another other legendary figure, Jonny Carson. Jay started off doing standup comedy gaining merit enough to fill in the late night seat.

Breaking down the six components that make up human behavior we look at Jay Leno‘s character and what makes him the success he is. It doesn’t take much to know that he shifts 50% of his character towards humor. His whole career has rounded around standup comedy, and he has utilized that as well relying 25% of his focus on his passion for humanities. His charisma and charm has notably impressed crowds and wooed audiences for years. The other 25% of his character focuses on sexuality. Jay’s brilliant observational humor and flirtatious attitude renders him in the category of sexuality.

His shoes will be tough to fill, and his jokes will be hard to surpass, but we will forever remember Jay Leno as a groundbreaking entertainer. When that day comes, Jay, when you walk off the stage, know that we will be sad to see you go, but extremely grateful for the moments you filled in the lives of millions. Until then, so long old friend.

Be BOP!!!
Thom