Cajun Hollywood

Prospective actors can gain industry knowledge from upcoming ‘Actors Bootcamp’

By Samantha Morgan
An “Actor’s Bootcamp” will take place this month at Nicholls State University. Those participating will gain insight about the industry from Samantha Martin, a local talent agent with years of experience.

Working background on the bayou

By Samantha Morgan
As Louisiana continues to pick up big time bids for film projects, more are turning to work as “extras” to pick up some added cash flow.

Casting call for motion picture being held in St. Francisville

By Rhett Guillot
Beautiful Creatures” is the latest film from the producers of “The Blind Side” and “Joyful Noise”.
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The 'Hunger Games' is connected locally to Louisiana

By Nicholas Madere
"Hunger games" debuted this weekend and brought in$150 million, and there's a south Louisiana connection to the Blockbuster.
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Boy Scout Troop to benefit from local film by 11 year old

By Karen Mire
Jim Hogg with Friends of Boy Scout Troop #769 and 11-year old film maker James Hogg shared about  "My 1863 Adventure," an American Civil War film by James Hogg.  In the film, young

'Big Brother' holding casting call in New Orleans

By Film New Orleans
Popular reality television show "Big Brother" is having an open casting call in New Orleans.

Lil Wayne slapped with fines for letting yard get out of control

By Samantha Morgan
Rapper Lil Wayne is in a bit of trouble for letting his 10,000-square-foot mansion get out of control.

Russell Brand arrested for Simple Criminal Damage in New Orleans

By Samantha Morgan
Russell Brand was just arrested by Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office for Simple Criminal Damage.

Louisiana Arts & Film organization’s 2012 screenwriting competition

By Media Relations
Louisiana Arts & Film Organization (LAF) is entering the final month of submissions for their second annual screenwriting competition.

Russell Brand filming new project in New Orleans

By Samantha Morgan
Russell Brand, the infamous actor/comedian and soon to be ex-husband of Katy Perry, is in the Bayou State to begin filming his latest project, which is currently untitled.

Oscar gets top billing in Moonbot Parade

By KTAL, NBC Shreveport
The streets of downtown Shreveport are alive with excitement today, Monday, March 5, as local residents celebrate the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film, "The Fantistic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore."

Tom Cruise makes a stop at Another Broken Egg; filming to begin next week

By Samantha Morgan
The highly anticipated Tom Cruise film is gearing up for production in Baton Rouge. Over the weekend, the star was seen with wife, Katie Holmes, and daughter having lunch at Another Broken Egg on Corporate Blvd.
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Pixomondo coming to Louisiana

By Rhett Guillot
A big boost is coming for Louisiana's film industry, and it'll create 75 new direct jobs in television and film in Baton Rouge. Pixomondo is coming to the Celtic Media Center.
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'Swamp People' stars stay grounded

By Kelsey Scram
If you've caught an episode of this season's "Swamp People," you're bound to have seen Blake McDonald, 26, and his younger cousin, Austyn Yoches, 21.
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‘Bayou Billionaires’ continue Shreveport success with highest ratings for CMT

By Samantha Morgan
Last night a Shreveport-based animation team won big at the Oscars, but that's not the only big hit coming out of that city.