BEVERLY HILLS, CA, August 25, 2010 (Press-News.org) Renowned child acting coach Gary Spatz and his company, The Playground have been engaged in the production of Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer, a theatrical feature in active production by Smokewood Entertainment. Photography has started in Los Angeles.
Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer is based on the popular children's book series, which chronicle the humorous adventures of third-grader Judy Moody. There are eight titles in the series, with more than 12 million copies in print. Screenplay: Kathy Qaugh, Megan McDonald. Director: John Schultz (Aliens in the Attic, 2009, The Honeymooners, 2005). Starring: Heather Graham and Jennifer Korbee. Twelve-year-old Australian actress Jordana Beatty is playing the title role. Husband-and-wife team Sarah Siegel-Magness and Gary Magness are producing. The child actors are being coached by Gary Spatz of The Playground.
"Smokewood Entertainment decided to work with us because of our impeccable track record and experience in working with kids, both in preparing them for their roles in pre-production rehearsals as well as coaching them on the set in order to get the full potential in their performances," says Gary Spatz. "I am very excited about this project, because it's a gem of a script with a stellar young cast of talented kids to work with. This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of what I believe will be an absolutely charming movie!"
With 20 years of experience and credits including Everybody Loves Raymond, Roseanne, Sister, Sister, The Jeff Foxworthy Show, The Smart Guy and Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, Gary Spatz is one of the preeminent child/young adult acting coach in the industry. His students have gone on to star in Felicity, Beverly Hills 90210, Malcolm in the Middle, That 70s Show, Jurassic Park and more.
http://www.garyspatztheplayground.com/
http://www.smokewood.net/
http://www.judymoodythemovie.com/
Contact: Don Smith (310) 765-2234 x706
donsmith@theplaygroundlosangeles.com
Acting Coach Gary Spatz Announces New Movie Deal
Renowned child acting coach Gary Spatz and his company, The Playground, have been engaged in the production of Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer. Filming has started in Los Angeles.
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[Press-News.org] Acting Coach Gary Spatz Announces New Movie DealRenowned child acting coach Gary Spatz and his company, The Playground, have been engaged in the production of Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer. Filming has started in Los Angeles.