How to Get Selected to Participate in a Reality Show

By Amy Nutt

With television turning more and more toward reality shows, it has opened up the world of entertainment to you and me, common viewers. Suddenly, anyone can participate in show biz, but you are going to have a lot of competition. So, how do you manage to get selected to participate in a reality show? There are a few tricks that will help put you in the running.

Read the Instructions

The most important part of trying out for a reality tv show is to make sure that you read all the instructions first. These will go over the rules and what is required of you, a potential participant. Since a lot of people will mess this simple step up and not follow all the rules, leaving some things out, you`ll find that you have a far better chance of beating out the competition if you ensure that your application conforms to everything they`ve asked for.

Practice, Practice, Practice

If you are aiming for a reality show that requires some talent, like American Idol or America`s Next Top Model, then you need to start practicing now. Learn that song by heart and work out all the kinks before the audition. Strut your stuff up and down your living room until you have the diva walk down. Previous episodes of the reality show will give you pointers on how you can improve.

Prepare

This might sound suspiciously like the previous tip, but there is a difference. While practice might make perfect, you will find that some reality shows like Project Runway, will require you to have things prepared. For example, you`ll need to have some very well made garments ready to show the judges if you`re going to be trying out for Project Runway!

Getting some credentials might help, as well. For example, many cooking shows look for chefs who have already studied and possibly even worked in a restaurant or two. You`ll notice the token non-chefs in each show, but the majority of them have some credentials. This is all part of preparing for the audition process.

Make a Killer Application Video

Most reality shows require you to send in an application video before you will even be considered for an audition. There are a few things to keep in mind for the video. Don`t be boring. If you just stand there and talk or sing, chances are you`ll be eliminated before you even get a face to face.

Be creative. The best videos are ones that show you from a unique angle and that capture the judges` interest right from the beginning. This isn't always easy, but if you are serious about getting on the reality show, then you can put in the time required to brainstorm a great video idea.

Keep it clean. A risqu? video might catch their attention, but in general, shows aren`t going to be looking for the person with the best dirty joke or who bares all. Stay a little on the conservative side while having fun and you`ll be more likely to get in.

Confidence Counts

Judges are far more likely to approve someone who is confident and friendly and who doesn't flip out over a little criticism, so take it easy.

There are many things that will help you get accepted for a reality show, but the best way to get on one is to simply make sure you meet the requirements that reality tv casting agencies look for. You might enjoy watching Top Chef, but if you've never cooked a meal in your life, it`s probably not the best one to apply for. Instead, do your research and fill out your application carefully, following all the rules.

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Pixie Fun: Tinkerbell

By Steve Collins

Tinkerbell is one of the best-known characters in the world. She was created by J.M. Barrie in his play "Peter Pan" in 1904 and initially envisioned as a ball of light. Since her debut, she has been featured in numerous films and television shows. J.M. Barrie also included her in a novel called "Peter and Wendy" in 1911. Originally, she was little more than a secondary character. That all changed when she was featured in the 1953 animated film PETER PAN. Disney made her a pivotal character in the movie despite the fact that she does not say a single word!

Since that time, this sprite has become a symbol for all things Disney. At the beginning of many Disney television shows, you can see her fly across the screen and use her magic wand. If you ever visit Disney World, you will see her fly across the sky during the nightly fireworks show. She has indeed become one of the most recognizable characters in the world.

Recently it was announced that Tinkerbell would star in her own animated film. The project got off to a bit of a troubled start. Some people at Disney talked about shutting it down all together. The budget for the movie had swelled to well over $50 million. These woes eventually led Disney to declare that they would no longer make straight to DVD sequels. However, the project persevered. This version of Tinkerbell features the groundbreaking animation techniques pioneered by Pixar. Not only will Tinkerbell be rendered in 3D, she will also be talking throughout the film.

The cast and crew were moved around significantly during the making of the film. Brittany Murphy was originally slated to play the role of Tinkerbell. She was eventually replaced by Mae Whitman. They went through 12 different directors and a number of supporting actors. Eventually, they settled on Raven Symone, Anjelica Huston, Jesse McCartney, and America Ferrera to name a few.

TINKERBELL the movie is bound to be a massive success for Disney. If you would like to check out this movie, consider the Disney Movie Club. With the Disney Movie Club, you can get the latest Disney releases delivered to your home. You can watch the entire Disney collection from the comfort of your own living room.

About the Author:

Steve Collins is an author and journalist based in Encino. An avid Disney Fan, he used the Disney Movie Club to complete his collection. Read his reviews of the Disney Movie Club here.

Historic Classics From Stan Medley

By DURK DUGAN

Durk Dugan, newly hired publicist for Stan Medley confirmed that Stan Medley is posting a video series on several social video sharing sites, such as YouTube, and on his own websites: StanMedley.com, StanMedley.net, StanMedley.org and StanMedley.biz

The video series will feature a number of clips from film, television, and animation. Clips will be of historic nature from the 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s, to start.

Stan Medley is dividing the presentations into several websites where different genre of video clips can be seen.

StanMedley.com will feature historic and classic animations and cartoons. StanMedley.net will feature historic and classic television shows and commercials. StanMedley.org will feature historic and classic feature films. And StanMedley.biz will feature classic and historic sci-fi and horror clips and films.

Durk Dugan is a journalist and publicist for AssociatedNews.US, a free news service for the media.

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For more information on StanMedley's websites go to StanMedley.com or AssociatedNews.Us.