Rex Sikes' Movie Beat

Rex is delighted to have Casting Director Michael Sonntag from Studio C Artists as his guest. Michael and Rex Sikes will discuss the status of the industry now - things are changing, and times are tough for actors, - what can actors/filmmakers do about it? Insight into the casting process -- what is the biggest mistake that Michael sees actors make? What is new and different about auditions and getting the job? Plus much more - this is the interview you want to be sure to hear. Visit the official Rex Sikes's Movie Beat at www.rexsikes.com

You watched him battle SpiderMan, you know him as Guard Papajohn from “The Longest Yard” - next you will see him in “Terminator Salvation”, “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen”

Andrew Stevens, President/CEO of Andrew Stevens Entertainment and Stevens Entertainment Group, has produced and/or financed over one hundred and seventy films through his various production and distribution companies. Unique in the motion picture industry, Stevens has functioned in almost every capacity in the entertainment business, from creative development of motion picture stories and screenplays, to foreign sales, distribution, post-production, deliveries and collections. He is an accomplished screen writer, director, as well as prolific producer, and was a successful actor for more than 20 years. Visit Movie Beat http://www.rexsikes.com

Firestarter Films Festival directors Shawn Monaghan & Phil Koch discuss with Rex Sikes their unique event in the Milwaukee area. Firestarter Films is an interactive showcase for local filmmakers. It is a wonderful short film festival. Films are screened and film makers chat with the audience. Everyone attending is encouraged to bring their films to show the night of the festival. Firestarter Films Festival occurs every other month - So tune in to Rex Sikes Movie Beat LIVE right here - AND then also Listen to other great ARCHIVED interviews and read blogs at the OFFICIAL Rex Sikes' Movie Beat site at www.rexsikes.com

Films include the upcoming Grey Gardens for HBO Films, Harvest (Ibid Films), Minority Report, Big Eden, Gone in 60 Seconds, A Midnight Clear, Mother Night, The Opposite Sex, For the Boys, Coupe De Ville, Tequila Sunrise, The Couch Trip, The Experts, and Soul Man. Notable TV Guest appearances include “Law & Order” (SVU & C.I.) “Friends,” “ER,” “The West Wing,” “CSI” (Vegas & NY), “Grey’s Anatomy” and “The X Files,” among others. A series regular (Adam) on the ABC sitcom “Ellen” and CBS’s “Citizen Baines,” Mr. Gross has had recurring roles on “The Riches”, “Judging Amy,” “The Practice” and “Six Feet Under”. Visit the official Rex Sikes's Movie Beat at www.rexsikes.com