ACTOR ROBERT HOFFMAN OF STEP UP 2. (TRAILER & MORE)

A few months before actor Robert Hoffman played GARTH in WE GOT THE BEAT he was in a movie called STEP UP 2: THE STREETS.

ROBERT HOFFMAN GETS WET IN STEP UP 2.

(released FEB 2008) Domestic Total Gross: $58,017,783

Robert Hoffman looking cute in the STEP UP2 trailer.

Worldwide Total Gross: $148,172,291

Robert Hoffman has a great smile.

Opening Weekend: $18,908,826

IN WE GOT THE BEAT HE DOES ALOT OF DANCING BUT ITS MUCH DIFFERENT.

STAY TUNED!!!

MOVIEFONE: ‘Twilight’ Sequel Finds New Leading Man?

WE GOT THE BEAT’S MICHAEL COPON on MOVIEFONE WEBSITE.

Hello & welcome to MOVIEFONE. If you want Michael Copon - Press one!

While looking for a film to check out we found our lead actor on the main page!! SWEET! 

 

NEW YORK POST: I LIKE MICHAEL

NYPOST LIKES WE GOT THE BEAT’S MICHAEL COPON.

NEW YORK POST POPWRAP: “Michael Copon…Ben Barnes …I like Michael for this because he resembles Taylor and I didn’t particularly think Ben was all that great as Prince Caspian. His accent bothered me and I didn’t believe him as anything but a Pantene Pro-V spokeperson.”

NYPOST LIKES MICHAEL

http://blogs.nypost.com/popwrap/archives/2008/12/recasting_twili.html

We know firsthand that Michael Copon is a great actor and very dedicated to his craft. SO WE LIKE MICHAEL TOO!!

Extra Extra: Should Michael Copon play Jacob?

Should Michael Copon play Jacob in the Bella/Edward love triangle?

Extra Poll: Should Michael Copon play Jacob?

OMG YES!

BREAKING NEWS ON MSNBC: Will there be a new Jacob for ‘Twilight’ sequel?

MSNBC:  ”Michael Copon, from “Scorpion King 2,” is one of several actors being considered”

MSNBC: Michael Copon the new Jacob for ‘Twilight’ sequel?

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28258535/

Should Michael Copon take over Twilight!?!?

PEOPLE.com is doing a poll to find out if Michael Copon should take over as the werewolf in TWILIGHT.

MICHAEL (right) in a PEOPLE MAGAZINE POLL

http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20247034,00.html

We say YES!!!  He’s an animal!  Sexxxy beast!!  rowr!!

Michael Copon – the older Jacob Black? (Twilight Sequel)

MTV.COM article about Michael

From http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/articles/1601332/story.jhtml

“MTV News can confirm that 26-year-old “Scorpion King 2″ actor Michael Copon [pronounced "COPE-on"] is one of several actors Weitz is considering to play the new, larger Jacob Black”

PRODUCERS POST: RUMOR HAS IT

I love that our lead actor is all over the internet today on literally every entertainment website.  If Michael Copon gets this role in “New Moon,” the sequel to “Twilight,” that would be huge for “We Got the Beat.”  When you cast a film, you cast it based on talent, looks, personality, work ethic, and a general feeling you have about the person.  You hope you are casting people that other directors and producers want to cast.  You hope they get cast in big projects.  You hope they become house hold names.  It’s been a few exciting weeks for our cast.  The trailer for “Friday the 13th” came out.  It’s the remake by Michael Bay and will be out in February.  Ryan Hansen from “We Got the Beat” plays a big role in the film and is in the trailer.  Rachel Specter (Pamela from our movie) recently shot “My One and Only” starring Kevin Bacon and Renee Zellweger.  Rachel apparently plays Kevin Bacon’s character’s mistress.   Ryan Pinkston (Greg in “We Got the Beat”) just guest starred in the new “Hannah Montana” episode, where he went on a date with Miley Cyrus’ character.  Laura Breckenridge’s big news is that she’s been cast as the new hot, young teacher on “Gossip Girl.”  Laura plays Samantha Hughes in our film.  And, of course, the internet is buzzing about whether Michael Copon is going to get the role of Jacob Black in “New Moon,” or not.  I for one think it’s a no brainer.  Of course he should get it.  He’s older than Taylor.  He’s taller.  He’s hotter.  He’s more love interest leading man type.  But…then again, I guess I’m just a little biased.  Jon and I have always loved the casting process.  When we hired Mary Vernieu to cast our film (Scary Movie, I Know What You Did Last Summer, Cruel Intentions), we knew that she was known for breaking young talent.  We trusted her on that.  The funny thing is that Hillary Cohen, our 1st A.D., is the person who actually found Copon before we ever hired Mary.  Mary confirmed that Hillary was right on regarding Michael being perfect for the role of Brad Roberts.  Now let’s hope the director of “New Moon” thinks he’s perfect for Jacob Black.

RYAN HANSEN all up in the Friday the 13th (2009) Official Theatrical Trailer!!!

Ryan Hansen on a boat having fun in the new Friday the 13th trailer.

RYAN HANSEN (plays TOMMY O’MALLEY in WE GOT THE BEAT) gets some decent screen time in the new Friday the 13th Trailer!!!

Great job Ryan!  Let’s hope that freak Jason didn’t hurt ya too bad!

Ryan and his buddies are all smiles in the FRIDAY the 13th remake. (ha! not 4 long)

Laura Breckenridge – extremely young and hot new teacher on GOSSIP GIRL.

Entertainment Weekly EW.COM confirms that Laura Breckenridge (good girl next door in WE GOT THE BEAT) “is joining the cast [of GOSSIP GIRL] as Rachel Carr, the idealistic and fresh-faced new English teacher at Constance Billard.”

LAURA BRECKENRIDGE - NEW GOSSIP GIRL

Congrats LAURA! You’re a bodacious babe and the gossip girl world will soon know all about it!!!!

Eonline: Gossip Girl’s Dan Takes a New Lover!

WE GOT THE BEAT’S LAURA BRECKENRIDGE NEW GOSSIP GIRL.

Laura Breckenridge: hot new gossip.

EONLINE: “Laura Breckenridge, whom you may remember as the youngest sister (Rose) from Related, is playing that hot new teacher”

“POST PRODUCTION” by the PRODUCER – Andrea Ajemian

I feel like my life has just been a blur since May.  Once we secured funding for “We Got the Beat,” (something I worked towards for two full years), everything happened so quickly.  From hiring the crew, to casting the film, to securing locations,  we finally got to that first day of the shoot.  That’s the day it all comes together and the magic happens.  Of course, at the time, my mind was spinning.  My uncle had a massive heart attack just a week earlier and we didn’t think he’d make it.  The day prior to production beginning, one of our main cast members dislocated his knee cap (he just happens to be the main breakdancer in the boyband), and one of my grips got into a car accident, in the rented Budget truck, on that lovely first day of production.

My family, who has lost many members of it at far too young, finally got our miracle.  My Uncle John not only survived, but after being told he’d have severe brain damage, is almost 100% now.  Sure, he gets upset if he can’t remember certain things about his past, but he looks healthy, knows everyone, is back to work, and is smiling like he always has.  Mr. Breakdancer came through and although he was told he wouldn’t be dancing for 3 months (keep in mind he was told this the day before he had 2 weeks to shoot his scenes), he somehow moves like Gumby in the film, and does things with his body that I couldn’t dream of doing with two healthy knees.  Oh yeah, and nobody got hurt during the Budget truck accident – thank God!  There were some minor damages, but luckily $7000 in insurance covered the $1000 in damages.  Hmm.  Now that I write that it doesn’t sound like such a great deal.  Ha. (I’m exaggerating on the $7000 of course, but it was pretty close.)

Once production ended, it was sad.  We had over 40 cast members, hundreds of extras (many of them like part of the crew, with us every day), and a crew with volunteers totaling around 40.  I loved all the people around.  Having such a high concentration of talent all working towards a common goal is a beautiful thing.  Everyone worked together and helped to make everyone else that much better at their jobs.  Production ended and people cleared out – went back to L.A. or New York, off to other jobs, back to school.  Kaz, Dave, and I remained in the production office in Worcester, with an office full of so much stuff it drove me crazy.  First thing I did was to have some Production Assistants come in and help clean the place.  That got rid of about 1/8 of the clutter.  Then I donated about 30 bags of 80’s clothes to the Salvation Army, redesigned the reception area of the office with some vintage couches from the film, and slept, for about 3 days straight.

For the last three months, it’s been all about editing.  We now have a solid cut of the film which we’ll be testing with audiences during the next couple of weeks.  Jon and I will review all the feedback and make final decisions on the cut at the end of December.  January and February will be for the audio mix, color correction, and music!  (Kaz has already written and produced over 15 songs currently in the film, but we need more.)

The best news is that the movie is hysterical.  It looks great and it’s funny.  Now it’s my job to sell it and make sure it gets out there so everyone can see it.  No pressure, right?