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Title: GUESS WHO IS THIS SPARTAN!
Post by: alexxx on October 15, 2006, 04:56:17 PM
Bite me knny!! Height proof!
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Post by: davidpaul on October 15, 2006, 04:59:24 PM
is that a film or drama you were in??!?!?!?
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Post by: alexxx on October 15, 2006, 05:00:45 PM
is that a film or drama you were in??!?!?!?

Its Frank Miller's 300. Movie gonna kick major ass check it out!

http://300themovie.warnerbros.com/
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Post by: danielson on October 15, 2006, 05:01:52 PM
Its Frank Miller's 300. Movie gonna kick major ass check it out!

http://300themovie.warnerbros.com/

Did you get your fsag card?
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Post by: alexxx on October 15, 2006, 05:02:44 PM
Did you get your fsag card?

No I gotta figure out how to get me one of those..
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Post by: davidpaul on October 15, 2006, 05:03:23 PM
Its Frank Miller's 300. Movie gonna kick major ass check it out!

http://300themovie.warnerbros.com/

are you an extra in this?

cool shit anyway.
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Post by: danielson on October 15, 2006, 05:04:13 PM
No I gotta figure out how to get me one of those..

Have a speaking line in a major motion picture. Or I believe 3 non speaking roles can get you one, but I could be wrong.
Title: Re: GUESS WHO IS THIS SPARTAN!
Post by: alexxx on October 15, 2006, 05:15:07 PM
Check out the trailor! http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/300/hd/

I saw it in the theaters yesterday right before departed and was blown away! There will be better scenes in the movie with me.
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Post by: danielson on October 15, 2006, 05:16:12 PM
Check out the trailor! http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/300/hd/

I saw it in the theaters yesterday right before departed and was blown away! There will be better scenes in the movie with me.

How much did you get paid? scale? Are you getting any points?
Title: Re: GUESS WHO IS THIS SPARTAN!
Post by: alexxx on October 15, 2006, 05:17:08 PM
How much did you get paid? scale? Are you getting any points?

Nah I was just an extra for that movie. I was eye the starring actress! She was a hottie! She smiled at me.
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Post by: kiwiol on October 15, 2006, 05:17:41 PM
Alexxx are you going to win any Olympias before moving on to becoming an A-list Hollywood star or are you going to enter Hollywood straight?

Your # 1 fan,

Kiwiol
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Post by: alexxx on October 15, 2006, 05:19:34 PM
Alexxx are you going to win any Olympias before moving on to becoming an A-list Hollywood star or are you going to enter Hollywood straight?

Your # 1 fan,

Kiwiol

Hey my man! I have to learn to market myself better so any way thats gonna get me to my destiny I will take. Fighting UFC or bodybuilding or wrestling it doesn't matter I will make it.

Thank you great kiwiol for your support!
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Post by: kiwiol on October 15, 2006, 05:23:38 PM
Hey my man! I have to learn to market myself better so any way thats gonna get me to my destiny I will take. Fighting UFC or bodybuilding or wrestling it doesn't matter I will make it.

Thank you great kiwiol for your support!

Good to hear Alexxx. You know you'll always have my support. In the future, there will come a day when I point at a poster that says 'Alexxx, the Hollywood Star who went on to become president of the US' and tell my lovely wife, "See honey, I once had the privilege and honor of talking to that great man on a message board".

All hail the great Alexxx 8)
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Post by: danielson on October 15, 2006, 05:24:30 PM
Good to hear Alexxx. You know you'll always have my support. In the future, there will come a day when I point at a poster that says 'Alexxx, the Hollywood Star who went on to become president of the US'  and tell my lovely wife, "See honey, I once had the privilege and honor of talking to that great man on a message board".

All hail the great Alexxx 8)

He was born in canada.
Title: Re: GUESS WHO IS THIS SPARTAN!
Post by: alexxx on October 15, 2006, 05:24:35 PM
Good to hear Alexxx. You know you'll always have my support. In the future, there will come a day when I point at a poster that says 'Alexxx, the Hollywood Star who went on to become president of the US' and tell my lovely wife, "See honey, I once had the privilege and honor of talking to that great man on a message board".

All hail the great Alexxx 8)

Rest assured I will not forget!!
Title: Re: GUESS WHO IS THIS SPARTAN!
Post by: kiwiol on October 15, 2006, 05:25:30 PM
He was born in canada.

Obstacles like that are nothing to the great Alexxx 8)
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Post by: whateva on October 15, 2006, 05:26:37 PM
''CHAMP''  I'm jealous :), I  hope you remember the ''WASP'' when you start making 20mill a movie :-[
Title: Re: GUESS WHO IS THIS SPARTAN!
Post by: alexxx on October 15, 2006, 05:29:23 PM
''CHAMP''  I'm jealous :), I  hope you remember the ''WASP'' when you start making 20mill a movie :-[

lol ofcourse I will not forget you guys! Wasp you kick ass!
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Post by: El_Spiko on October 15, 2006, 07:17:19 PM
Awesome man! Do you get to do your death scene?
Title: Re: GUESS WHO IS THIS SPARTAN!
Post by: HERACLES on October 15, 2006, 07:21:52 PM
Cool ass flick...hope it measures up to TROY.

Greek history is so bad ass. Its bc we are of bad ass ethnicity!  8)
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Post by: affy on October 15, 2006, 07:25:28 PM
awesome...how did you get that part in a major hollywood movie

i was in an extra in a movie here in toronto this summer...but it was an independent action movie...all i had to do was take a fake punch...lmao

anyways good work man...gotta take baby steps until you make it big

btw just saw the trailer..the movie looks like it kicks ass
Title: Re: GUESS WHO IS THIS SPARTAN!
Post by: HERACLES on October 15, 2006, 07:28:33 PM
Alexx are you going to really be an extra in this movie? How the hell did you swing that!!??  :o
Title: Re: GUESS WHO IS THIS SPARTAN!
Post by: Fury on October 15, 2006, 07:34:29 PM
That's awesome Alexxx.
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Post by: affy on October 15, 2006, 07:39:28 PM
Alexx are you going to really be an extra in this movie? How the hell did you swing that!!??  :o

that scene was in the trailer...so looks like it'll be in the final cut...alexxx is now one step close to matching arnolds success
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Post by: HERACLES on October 15, 2006, 07:40:00 PM
damn thats cool stuff, congrats... :)

SO did you learn alot about being an awesome ancient greek warrior?? Do you get to keep your costume? would make a kick ass holloween costume!!!!  8)
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Post by: body88 on October 15, 2006, 07:42:50 PM
Check out the trailor! http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/300/hd/

I saw it in the theaters yesterday right before departed and was blown away! There will be better scenes in the movie with me.

Departed was sick. Alot of that was shot where I grew up.

Congrats on the movie!!!!!!
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Post by: Kwon on October 15, 2006, 07:48:48 PM
Grats Alexx, you seem to be taller than the other Spartans.
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Post by: sinbad on October 15, 2006, 07:56:15 PM
Alexxx that's more like, off the pity pot and back in the game ;D
Title: Re: GUESS WHO IS THIS SPARTAN!
Post by: alexxx on October 15, 2006, 07:57:52 PM
haha thanks guys baby steps. :)

I just got lucky I guess. First movie I did extra for was the covenant. I didn't see it yet but I am in the shower scene and the outside party scene. Then the second one I got called for 300 and that one was awesome. There where both being filmed at the same time.

Whats cool is that the director in 300, Zack Snyder, he noticed that I was a big dude and instead of having two normal spartans open the gate he had me do it instead. He told me I did it really well. I had to pretend that the doors where really heavy. You will see me from the back without the cape with my bulging muscles ;D hey don't forget I didn't even pump up lol! Also there was this pretty jacked black dude asking me for advice on how to get big.. :o I was going DC at the time and was cut with all the spray tan plus color touchups haha that was cool. I definitely feel like that is where I belong.
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Post by: SteelePegasus on October 15, 2006, 08:03:39 PM
haha thanks guys baby steps. :)

I just got lucky I guess. First movie I did extra for was the covenant. I didn't see it yet but I am in the shower scene and the outside party scene. Then the second one I got called for 300 and that one was awesome. There where both being filmed at the same time.

Whats cool is that the director in 300, Zack Snyder, he noticed that I was a big dude and instead of having two normal spartans open the gate he had me do it instead. He told me I did it really well. I had to pretend that the doors where really heavy. You will see me from the back without the cape with my bulging muscles ;D hey don't forget I didn't even pump up lol! Also there was this pretty jacked black dude asking me for advice on how to get big.. :o I was going DC at the time and was cut with all the spray tan plus color touchups haha that was cool. I definitely feel like that is where I belong.

did they make you wear a loin cloth Alexxx?
Title: Re: GUESS WHO IS THIS SPARTAN!
Post by: alexxx on October 15, 2006, 08:04:43 PM
Awesome man! Do you get to do your death scene?

No but I got to act extra sexxy in front of all the ladies. ;D The other extras where models.
Title: Re: GUESS WHO IS THIS SPARTAN!
Post by: alexxx on October 15, 2006, 08:06:30 PM
awesome...how did you get that part in a major hollywood movie

i was in an extra in a movie here in toronto this summer...but it was an independent action movie...all i had to do was take a fake punch...lmao

anyways good work man...gotta take baby steps until you make it big

btw just saw the trailer..the movie looks like it kicks ass

Cool man. I guess I was at the right place at the right time.
Title: Re: GUESS WHO IS THIS SPARTAN!
Post by: alexxx on October 15, 2006, 08:07:31 PM
damn thats cool stuff, congrats... :)

SO did you learn alot about being an awesome ancient greek warrior?? Do you get to keep your costume? would make a kick ass holloween costume!!!!  8)

Nahhh I think they where reusing the costumes so no such luck.
Title: Re: GUESS WHO IS THIS SPARTAN!
Post by: alexxx on October 15, 2006, 08:08:29 PM
did they make you wear a loin cloth Alexxx?

I don't know but it was not confortable! :-[
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Post by: El_Spiko on October 15, 2006, 09:41:04 PM
No but I got to act extra sexxy in front of all the ladies. ;D The other extras where models.
Well, you know what they did to create a better bond between soldiers in the Greek army. . .
 ;D
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Post by: Mr. Intenseone on October 15, 2006, 09:47:54 PM
Is that all sitting on the "casting couch" gets you nowadays??
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Post by: Marty Champions on October 15, 2006, 10:14:11 PM
very inspiring alexxx keep up the good work, we shall meet in hollywood one day
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Post by: IFBBwannaB on October 15, 2006, 10:26:19 PM
Coincidently Alexxx got a role next to other naked men....
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Post by: The_Hammer on October 15, 2006, 10:29:24 PM
very inspiring alexxx keep up the good work, we shall meet in hollywood one day


You're so fucking delusional it's pathetic.  Your face looks like a greasy shit stain and you're too tall.  The only reason somebody would want to be as tall as you would be if they were to play NCAA or NBA basketball, but you're just some talentless, goofy lookin' guy.  Do yourself a favor, suicide yourself.
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Post by: HMB on October 15, 2006, 11:15:23 PM

You're so fucking delusional it's pathetic.  Your face looks like a greasy shit stain and you're too tall.  The only reason somebody would want to be as tall as you would be if they were to play NCAA or NBA basketball, but you're just some talentless, goofy lookin' f**cker.  Do yourself a favor, suicide yourself.

You sure sounds like you could be a ball of fun around the dinner table..... ::)

Or were you the guy who lost the part to Alexxx..??  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: MAXX on October 16, 2006, 12:13:38 AM
Cool Alexxx.

so did you have to go trough any of this training?

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Post by: MAXX on October 16, 2006, 12:24:23 AM
i think i can see Alexxx 1:17 into this one:

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Post by: alexxx on October 16, 2006, 06:36:08 AM
i think i can see Alexxx 1:17 into this one:

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haha no way that guy is a small dude but I wish I was a stunt man for that movie! Some guy got payed 80 grand just for 3 months of fighting!! I was too late. Somebody could of hooked me up but it was too late.
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Post by: The True Adonis on October 16, 2006, 06:44:35 AM
HAHA NICE PHOTOSHOP!


I have seen just about every movie out this year so far.

I liked Flyboys!
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Post by: alexxx on October 16, 2006, 06:49:56 AM
HAHA NICE PHOTOSHOP!


I have seen just about every movie out this year so far.

I liked Flyboys!

Yeah they did a good job with the graphics.
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Post by: texasRUSH on October 16, 2006, 07:00:35 AM
got any more pics of your movie scenes you can throw up? this is cool!
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Post by: Fury on October 16, 2006, 07:02:15 AM
How many of those models did you fuck Alexxx? Anything less than 12 is a disappointment for someone as great as yourself.
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Post by: The True Adonis on October 16, 2006, 07:06:53 AM
Its a photoshop.
He cut from the trailer.

Go watch the trailer, you will see the real actor.
Title: Re: GUESS WHO IS THIS SPARTAN!
Post by: alexxx on October 16, 2006, 07:07:37 AM
got any more pics of your movie scenes you can throw up? this is cool!

I know the covenant already came out but I didn't see it yet. Gonna wait till it comes out on video to check.

For 300 I gotta wait again until it comes out for the other scenes.

I also did a boing movie but its canadian  :-\ I was the big guy looking at the scrawny actor getting in the gym. <--- this movie is the shits so I doubt I will ever see it.

That's it for extra. Once I find more pics I'll post them in this thread.
Title: Re: GUESS WHO IS THIS SPARTAN!
Post by: alexxx on October 16, 2006, 07:09:27 AM
How many of those models did you f**k Alexxx? Anything less than 12 is a disappointment for someone as great as yourself.

BezerkFury, a real pimp is never in the liberty to reveal this kind of precious information as it can backfire on him.
Title: Re: GUESS WHO IS THIS SPARTAN!
Post by: Fury on October 16, 2006, 07:26:10 AM
BezerkFury, a real pimp is never in the liberty to reveal this kind of precious information as it can backfire on him.

That is true.
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Post by: Rearden Metal on October 16, 2006, 07:26:23 AM
Its a photoshop.
He cut from the trailer.

Go watch the trailer, you will see the real actor.


So Jealous!
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Post by: texasRUSH on October 16, 2006, 07:28:33 AM
best part about it is you dieted down for the mr.getbig so you probably weren't in too bad a shape in the movie! 300 looks fucking amazing btw....i can't wait to see it! from those in the know, i'm told it's gonna be more badass than even gladiator
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Post by: Xecutioner on October 16, 2006, 07:32:34 AM
Good job Alexx! I'm from Canada too. Ottawa to be exact. I was in MTL a few weeks ago, shopping on Saint-Catherines. You've got another supporter.

*Habs chant*

AAAAALEXXX...AAAALEXXX.. .AAAAALEXXX...AAAAALEXXX !!!!

HAHA
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Post by: Hedgehog on October 16, 2006, 07:45:16 AM
Its a photoshop.
He cut from the trailer.

Go watch the trailer, you will see the real actor.

You fcukin serious?

That would be pathetic.

Like if he claimed to have won Mr Getbig.

YIP
Zack
Title: Re: GUESS WHO IS THIS SPARTAN!
Post by: Rearden Metal on October 16, 2006, 08:02:29 AM
You fcukin serious?

That would be pathetic.

Like if he claimed to have won Mr Getbig.

YIP
Zack


Hehehe...
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Post by: Fury on October 16, 2006, 08:03:56 AM
You fcukin serious?

That would be pathetic.

Like if he claimed to have won Mr Getbig.

YIP
Zack

hahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: buffbodz on October 16, 2006, 08:06:49 AM
Its a photoshop.
He cut from the trailer.

Go watch the trailer, you will see the real actor.

Are you saying that Alexx is lying about His part in the movie?  Why would He do such a thing?  I believe Him and am looking forware to seeing Alexx on the silver screen soon.
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Post by: The True Adonis on October 16, 2006, 08:14:22 AM
Are you saying that Alexx is lying about His part in the movie?  Why would He do such a thing?  I believe Him and am looking forware to seeing Alexx on the silver screen soon.

I would like to see him in there as well.

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Post by: TDK on October 16, 2006, 11:12:14 AM
Alexx have you read the 300 comic novel yet?  You should.  Anything by Miller is always amazing.
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Post by: bmacsys on October 16, 2006, 01:49:17 PM
Bite me knny!! Height proof!

Are you the guy who is holding his equipment?
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Post by: onlyme on October 16, 2006, 01:58:28 PM
that scene was in the trailer...so looks like it'll be in the final cut...alexxx is now one step close to matching arnolds success

That's one thng you can't count on.  I was in the trailer for Over The Top and ended up no where but the floor.
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Post by: The True Adonis on October 16, 2006, 02:02:23 PM
That's one thng you can't count on.  I was in the trailer for Over The Top and ended up no where but the floor.

It is a photoshop.
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Post by: affy on October 16, 2006, 03:06:51 PM
looks legit to me

it is weird they would shoot a greenscreen movie like that in Montreal though...maybe its cheaper to shoot in Canada or something, or the directors from montreal
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Post by: knny187 on October 16, 2006, 03:50:37 PM
Bite me knny!! Height proof!

Standing next to guys that are 5'6" is not much proof

 ;D
Title: Re: GUESS WHO IS THIS SPARTAN!
Post by: alexxx on October 16, 2006, 05:29:17 PM
Standing next to guys that are 5'6" is not much proof

 ;D

They are 5'10" jackass!
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Post by: alexxx on October 16, 2006, 05:30:01 PM
It is a photoshop.

It's called a green screen my naive little friend.
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Post by: danielson on October 16, 2006, 05:32:38 PM
looks legit to me

it is weird they would shoot a greenscreen movie like that in Montreal though...maybe its cheaper to shoot in Canada or something, or the directors from montreal

Much cheaper. Clint Eastwood almost pulled out of directing Mystic River cuz the producers wanted it to be filmed in Canada for financial reasons. Clint got his way in the end and filmed it in Boston though.
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Post by: SteelePegasus on October 16, 2006, 05:34:06 PM
no fucking wonder you came in next to last in the mr.getbig

you should be training...this is how DA started :(
Title: Re: GUESS WHO IS THIS SPARTAN!
Post by: alexxx on October 16, 2006, 05:36:16 PM
That's one thng you can't count on.  I was in the trailer for Over The Top and ended up no where but the floor.

I know I will be in. The scene where I open the gates is a main scene when the king and queen walk through so thats gonna be pretty cool!
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Post by: knny187 on October 16, 2006, 05:36:47 PM
They are 5'10" jackass!

liar liar pants on fire

 ;D
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Post by: alexxx on October 16, 2006, 05:37:12 PM
Good job Alexx! I'm from Canada too. Ottawa to be exact. I was in MTL a few weeks ago, shopping on Saint-Catherines. You've got another supporter.

*Habs chant*

AAAAALEXXX...AAAALEXXX.. .AAAAALEXXX...AAAAALEXXX !!!!

HAHA

Cool thanks buddy!
Title: Re: GUESS WHO IS THIS SPARTAN!
Post by: alexxx on October 16, 2006, 05:38:28 PM
Alexx have you read the 300 comic novel yet?  You should.  Anything by Miller is always amazing.

No I gotta check that out!
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Post by: bmacsys on October 16, 2006, 05:49:24 PM
Coincidently Alexxx got a role next to other naked men....

Yeah, you Alexxx and Peter North in a gay porn film. You sure got the look down pat with the puckered lips bro.
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Post by: AVBG on October 16, 2006, 05:56:11 PM
You fcukin serious?

That would be pathetic.

Like if he claimed to have won Mr Getbig.

YIP
Zack

HAHAHA LOL  ;D
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Post by: JOHN MATRIX on October 16, 2006, 08:16:49 PM
ALEXXX!
your in a movie? Already?
how did you get in there? tell us more!

also is this movie about the several hundred or so spartans that held off the entire persian army for a while to buy time and were killed to the last man at the battle of Thermopylae??? i always thought that would make a great movie. it will be an honor to be in it!
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Post by: alexxx on October 16, 2006, 08:23:40 PM
ALEXXX!
your in a movie? Already?
how did you get in there? tell us more!

also is this movie about the several hundred or so spartans that held off the entire persian army for a while to buy time and were killed to the last man at the battle of Thermopylae??? i always thought that would make a great movie. it will be an honor to be in it!

Hey Buddy!! Well I was just an extra for those movies but am hoping to start and acting career. Those measly "action heros" of today bore me to no end. I'm the big guy in the shower scene in the Covenant. (but I didn't see it yet so I hope I am there..)

But my favorite was 300 spartans ofcourse! I used to sneak around like a ninja to get the food as we where there from 5H45am to around 8pm. There was a superfine girl named Genevieve that I hope to see again in the future.

Anyways this is just the begining. I need to get my ass to acting school or what not to go big time HOLLYWOOD! ;D Gonna represent all you bodybuilding fanatics!
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Post by: JOHN MATRIX on October 16, 2006, 08:51:09 PM
Hey Buddy!! Well I was just an extra for those movies but am hoping to start and acting career. Those measly "action heros" of today bore me to no end. I'm the big guy in the shower scene in the Covenant. (but I didn't see it yet so I hope I am there..)

But my favorite was 300 spartans ofcourse! I used to sneak around like a ninja to get the food as we where there from 5H45am to around 8pm. There was a superfine girl named Genevieve that I hope to see again in the future.

Anyways this is just the begining. I need to get my ass to acting school or what not to go big time HOLLYWOOD! ;D Gonna represent all you bodybuilding fanatics!

awesome, i cant wait to see these movies and point out to all my friends ,"see that beast right there, thats Alexxx! i was there during his early days and witnessed his rise to glory!" as a tear runs down my cheek  ;D
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Post by: The.Giant on October 16, 2006, 09:17:07 PM
Congrats Alexxx.

I'm a tall guy too but too skinny to rock the spartan look, but it's good to know there's a decent film scene in montreal. I thought Van and  Toronto were the only film cities in Canada, i know nothing good is ever done in Ottawa, lol.
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Post by: beatmaster on October 16, 2006, 09:28:28 PM

yesss alexxx, keep it up, make us proud montrealers... movie looks good!
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Post by: myseone on October 16, 2006, 09:32:29 PM
You fcukin serious?

That would be pathetic.

Like if he claimed to have won Mr Getbig.

YIP
Zack


Haa, haaa, haaa, haaaaa,
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Post by: bmacsys on October 17, 2006, 05:22:40 AM
Hey Buddy!! Well I was just an extra for those movies but am hoping to start and acting career.

You already have an acting career. Impersonating a man!
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Post by: MikeThaMachine on October 17, 2006, 05:28:00 AM
You already have an acting career. Impersonating a man!

You impersonate being a straight man so what's the diff ???
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Post by: Petrucci on October 17, 2006, 05:31:28 AM
LOL, hey alexxx, you should do something on the movie to everybody know that you are from getbig!!!! like throwing a double C , cormier style or something like that!  8)
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Post by: bmacsys on October 17, 2006, 05:59:00 AM
You impersonate being a straight man so what's the diff ???

And I am watching you to see how its done. You have been doing it since birth.
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Post by: jaejonna on October 17, 2006, 06:05:04 AM
And I am watching you to see how its done. You have been doing it since birth.
Bmacsys watching straight guys so he can impersonate them to fit into society...not surprised....gayer than taking nature pic with columbia hiking shorts size XL still granting 5 inches above the knee caps....
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Post by: MikeThaMachine on October 17, 2006, 06:08:36 AM
And I am watching you to see how its done. You have been doing it since birth.

Yes I know, I am the perfect example of a life long straight man. As for yourself keep trying you'll get it one day bro errr ummm sis......
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Post by: TheGoldenPrince on October 17, 2006, 08:02:27 AM
Alexxx for President! ;D
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Post by: smaul on October 17, 2006, 08:04:41 AM
Alexxx for President! ;D

First need to be governor though.
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Post by: buffbodz on October 17, 2006, 08:09:57 AM
Alexx;  Do you have an agent? 










Try State Farm. ;D
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Post by: JimmyTheFish on October 17, 2006, 08:15:28 AM
Congrats Alexx................... ...
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Post by: Bigger Business on October 17, 2006, 08:20:04 AM
saved by the bell kid done good
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Post by: JPM on October 17, 2006, 08:44:54 AM
Cool looking trailer, but they all are.  Didn't have to get a SEG card but were just paid scale with a box lunch thrown in? Good for you, great experience. If you do ever consider getting into acting  you may want to start with lessons AND stage training. I didn't know the ancient Spartans all spoke with English accents...interesting. Actually the Spartan men considerd women weak and even raised the young boy's themselves. And of course the warriors prefered male bonding and rear ending to the extreme. Rough trade in those times. Type casting for you?
Good Luck.

Side Bar: Unions, taxes and getting shooting permits from the city have almost killed making major movies in and around LA. Getting a little better but not by much. Canada is becoming the new Hollywood. There and Baja California.
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Post by: bmacsys on October 17, 2006, 01:07:20 PM
Yes I know, I am the perfect example of a life long straight man. As for yourself keep trying you'll get it one day bro errr ummm sis......

Duh, what a comeback. When you have a wife and three kids let me know you 14 year old nerd. When you get your dick wet for the first time get back to me.
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Post by: bmacsys on October 17, 2006, 01:09:30 PM


Side Bar: Unions, taxes and getting shooting permits from the city have almost killed making major movies in and around LA. Getting a little better but not by much. Canada is becoming the new Hollywood. There and Baja California.

The movies are still 100% Hollywood movies. They are just outsourcing to cheaper locales.
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Post by: JPM on October 17, 2006, 04:59:05 PM
bmacsys: you just proved my point. Go to the unemployment office on Santa Monica Blvd and the Valley and see how many movie industry people are collecting checks. Much more than normal. LA and the unions have  to wake up and slow down those  run away productions. Good Luck.
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Post by: Stavios on October 17, 2006, 05:22:58 PM
I believe Alexxx really did the movie !
a skinny dude from my gym was in that movie too, I think it was turned like last year maybe at the end of september if I remember well
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Post by: alexxx on October 17, 2006, 05:37:26 PM
I believe Alexxx really did the movie !
a skinny dude from my gym was in that movie too, I think it was turned like last year maybe at the end of september if I remember well

He must have been a slave.
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Post by: Stavios on October 17, 2006, 06:08:50 PM
He must have been a slave.

he told me we won't really see him in the movie, he was just in a crowd or something like that
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Post by: DOGGCRAPP on October 17, 2006, 07:47:24 PM
Congrats Alexxx!!! Thats a great gig--awesome. Hopefully your screen career will be far greater than mine (2 music video's...One "as the bouncer", the other "as the bouncer" LOL typecast again!

Congrats, spin that into bigger and bigger parts Alexxx...you have the height and build to stand out, use that to your advantage.
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Post by: alexxx on October 17, 2006, 07:50:43 PM
Congrats Alexxx!!! Thats a great gig--awesome. Hopefully your screen career will be far greater than mine (2 music video's...One "as the bouncer", the other "as the bouncer" LOL typecast again!

Congrats, spin that into bigger and bigger parts Alexxx...you have the height and build to stand out, use that to your advantage.

Hey thanks a lot for the shout out big dawg!! I have a lot to be thankfull for from you Dante. I am learning so much not only about training but also from the genuine person you are. I hope to act along side you someday.
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Post by: onlyme on October 17, 2006, 07:59:37 PM
My friends dad has made a living for over 20 years being an extra and a stand-in.  They a surprising number of shows and films in Canada.  Much cheaper and I think it might not be a right to work state.  Not sure.  I know sometimes that comes into affect.  Hawaii is a right to work state nad the unions here are tough.  Back in the early 90's a few shows were shooting here and the local unions burned down there trucks and equipment.  Hawaii got a black eye then.
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Post by: alexxx on October 17, 2006, 08:03:16 PM
My friends dad has made a living for over 20 years being an extra and a stand-in.  They a surprising number of shows and films in Canada.  Much cheaper and I think it might not be a right to work state.  Not sure.  I know sometimes that comes into affect.  Hawaii is a right to work state nad the unions here are tough.  Back in the early 90's a few shows were shooting here and the local unions burned down there trucks and equipment.  Hawaii got a black eye then.

Hey Kieth since you know pretty much everything about hollywood, give me some tips on how to break into acting.
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Post by: danielson on October 17, 2006, 08:05:03 PM
Hey Kieth since you know pretty much everything about hollywood, give me some tips on how to break into acting.

 ;)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casting_couch
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Post by: smaul on October 17, 2006, 11:46:37 PM
;)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casting_couch

HAHAHAHAA!!!!  excellent link!
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Post by: MikeThaMachine on October 18, 2006, 02:21:23 AM
Duh, what a comeback. When you have a wife and three kids let me know you 14 year old nerd. When you get your dick wet for the first time get back to me.

Don't blame me for your faults, the governor of NJ was a gay living the life of a straight man for many years, maybe one day you can build up the courage he displayed and come out of the closet.
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Post by: alexxx on October 18, 2006, 06:56:57 AM
;)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casting_couch

Who would ever sleep with Onlyme?  :-\
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Post by: onlyme on October 18, 2006, 12:00:30 PM
Who would ever sleep with Onlyme?  :-\

Back before 1998 just about anyone I wanted to.  Son, first off you are serious about this industry you truly will need to change your attitude.  You will not make it living in Canada either.  You better save your tips you get from delivering pizza and move to LA.  Doing extra work is fun but generally won't any bills.  One thing about being an extra unless you are very normal looking you won't be in more than one scene.  If you stick out and the scene has a part for someone tall and lanky like you then you could be in more.  I actually didn't do any extra work and even had my SAG card paid for by the producer of a commercial I did.

What you should have done or do next time is get in good with someone on the set who has some kind of power.  It is easy for them to write in a part for someone they want to give a card too.  What would happened is you would get a line or two or even be center frame for an extended amount of time and you would become eligible to work under Taft/Hartley.  You could use this for the next 30 days which means you don't have to join the union and still get union benefits including pay scale, insurance, and other benefits.  After the 30 days you are called a "must-sign".  This means before you work another union job you would have to join the union (SAG).  But you need to realize that unless you intend to stay n the business or the job you have coming up pays you more than the SAG fee then it is not worth it to join.  I have seen people who have joined SAG and never worked again.  They made the initial joining fee of $600+ and only made $400 or $500 on the show.  There is not a better business to get into than acting.  It is fun, pays unreal and it neat to have people wait on you hand and foot.  I mean my zipper was down one time on set and a girl comes up and zips it up for me.  Now that's a great life.
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Post by: ManBearPig... on October 18, 2006, 12:25:48 PM
don't listen to onlyme.  what he demands out of you, you can't accomplish.

i'd just follow the "casting couch" link.
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Post by: onlyme on October 18, 2006, 12:38:19 PM
don't listen to onlyme.  what he demands out of you, you can't accomplish.

i'd just follow the "casting couch" link.

Actually you may be right.  But, then have you seen a pic of Alexxx
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Post by: alexxx on October 18, 2006, 01:18:01 PM
Back before 1998 just about anyone I wanted to.  Son, first off you are serious about this industry you truly will need to change your attitude.  You will not make it living in Canada either.  You better save your tips you get from delivering pizza and move to LA.  Doing extra work is fun but generally won't any bills.  One thing about being an extra unless you are very normal looking you won't be in more than one scene.  If you stick out and the scene has a part for someone tall and lanky like you then you could be in more.  I actually didn't do any extra work and even had my SAG card paid for by the producer of a commercial I did.

What you should have done or do next time is get in good with someone on the set who has some kind of power.  It is easy for them to write in a part for someone they want to give a card too.  What would happened is you would get a line or two or even be center frame for an extended amount of time and you would become eligible to work under Taft/Hartley.  You could use this for the next 30 days which means you don't have to join the union and still get union benefits including pay scale, insurance, and other benefits.  After the 30 days you are called a "must-sign".  This means before you work another union job you would have to join the union (SAG).  But you need to realize that unless you intend to stay n the business or the job you have coming up pays you more than the SAG fee then it is not worth it to join.  I have seen people who have joined SAG and never worked again.  They made the initial joining fee of $600+ and only made $400 or $500 on the show.  There is not a better business to get into than acting.  It is fun, pays unreal and it neat to have people wait on you hand and foot.  I mean my zipper was down one time on set and a girl comes up and zips it up for me.  Now that's a great life.

That's not a half bad answer! So where are the best places right now for an actor in the making? I don't do extra stuff anymore but have an agent. Thing is she represents about a 1000 actors and models. So far I went to audition for a commercial christmas gay stuff so I didn't get it.
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Post by: onlyme on October 18, 2006, 02:03:30 PM
That's not a half bad answer! So where are the best places right now for an actor in the making? I don't do extra stuff anymore but have an agent. Thing is she represents about a 1000 actors and models. So far I went to audition for a commercial christmas gay stuff so I didn't get it.

First is she a SAG affiliate agent.  If not she is useless.  Also, as a "newby" I would go with an agent that has a 1000 clients.  If you are really 6' 4" you need to get an agent that specializes in athletes.  They are the ones who the production companies, casting directors would call first on a roll for someone your hegiht and size.  I was represented by Prima Modeling at one time.  They were a huge modeling agency that got into the talent side.  I was an oddity but got some good work from them.  Not as much as I would have liked cause they were a modeling agency.  The head of the talent side was from a very well known family in the industry and his dad was and still is one of the biggest Hollywood managers around.  You also need to check the trades and see if you see something you thnk you would want to go read for.  Call your agent and have them set up an interview.  One thing  though about a SAG job is they usually like to hire union.  So it's a little Catch 22.  Thats why having a SAG card is such a big thing. I was lucky how I got mine.  Also, you need to know that your agent only gets paid on jobs they get you.  I got allot fo jobs on my own because of who I knew.  At the beginning I would get a job and call my agent and let them handle it.  Then I was told my my buddy Rosie that you don't have to tell your agent or pay or agent for jobs they didn't get you.  Generally your contract says your fee plus 10% for your agent.  You actually don't take money out of your pocket to pay your agent.  Your manager will usually get a percentage out of your pay.  Sometime though the agent does take a percentage if the contract is so big.  Like a Stallone or someone who makes millions, the agent may take a percentage.  But, don't worry about that yet.  Get your card it opens allot of doors.
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Post by: alexxx on October 18, 2006, 08:19:12 PM
First is she a SAG affiliate agent.  If not she is useless.  Also, as a "newby" I would go with an agent that has a 1000 clients.  If you are really 6' 4" you need to get an agent that specializes in athletes.  They are the ones who the production companies, casting directors would call first on a roll for someone your hegiht and size.  I was represented by Prima Modeling at one time.  They were a huge modeling agency that got into the talent side.  I was an oddity but got some good work from them.  Not as much as I would have liked cause they were a modeling agency.  The head of the talent side was from a very well known family in the industry and his dad was and still is one of the biggest Hollywood managers around.  You also need to check the trades and see if you see something you thnk you would want to go read for.  Call your agent and have them set up an interview.  One thing  though about a SAG job is they usually like to hire union.  So it's a little Catch 22.  Thats why having a SAG card is such a big thing. I was lucky how I got mine.  Also, you need to know that your agent only gets paid on jobs they get you.  I got allot fo jobs on my own because of who I knew.  At the beginning I would get a job and call my agent and let them handle it.  Then I was told my my buddy Rosie that you don't have to tell your agent or pay or agent for jobs they didn't get you.  Generally your contract says your fee plus 10% for your agent.  You actually don't take money out of your pocket to pay your agent.  Your manager will usually get a percentage out of your pay.  Sometime though the agent does take a percentage if the contract is so big.  Like a Stallone or someone who makes millions, the agent may take a percentage.  But, don't worry about that yet.  Get your card it opens allot of doors.

Thank you Onlyme! This should help me a great deal. The agency I am with is the oldest one in montreal and has a diversity of different ethnic backgrounds. I am not sure if she is a sag affiliate and I don't have an actra card. I will try to get my card somehow.. my best friend has it but he is not into acting anymore so maybe I will borrow his... :-\

By checking the trades do you mean see what movies are playing and ask my agent to try and get me a role there?

Also is it a good idea to just show up out of the blue and suprise the director on stage where he is filming his movie in an attempt to get cast? ;D
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Post by: AVBG on October 18, 2006, 08:26:46 PM

Also is it a good idea to just show up out of the blue and suprise the director on stage where he is filming his movie in an attempt to get cast? ;D

I can see it now, the director sitting in his chair.. the great alexxx jumps out of nowhere.. screaming out "gimme the role".. next thing you know, the director leans over to the producer and says.. "get security"..  ;D
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Post by: alexxx on October 18, 2006, 08:27:28 PM
I can see it now, the director sitting in his chair.. the great alexxx jumps out of nowhere.. screaming out "gimme the role".. next thing you know, the director leans over to the producer and says.. "get security"..  ;D

Well that would be publicity... ;D
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Post by: Stavios on October 18, 2006, 08:29:39 PM
Thank you Onlyme! This should help me a great deal. The agency I am with is the oldest one in montreal and has a diversity of different ethnic backgrounds. I am not sure if she is a sag affiliate and I don't have an actra card. I will try to get my card somehow.. my best friend has it.

By checking the trades do you mean see what movies are playing and ask my agent to try and get me a role there?

Also is it a good idea to just show up out of the blue and suprise the director on stage where he is filming his movie in an attempt to get cast? ;D

If you watch "Lance et compte" at TVA, CT had a part in an episode last week

maybe he can give you tips on that
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Post by: AVBG on October 18, 2006, 08:32:16 PM
Well that would be publicity... ;D

You're right, there is no such thing as bad publicity!
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Post by: onlyme on October 19, 2006, 12:54:58 AM
Thank you Onlyme! This should help me a great deal. The agency I am with is the oldest one in montreal and has a diversity of different ethnic backgrounds. I am not sure if she is a sag affiliate and I don't have an actra card. I will try to get my card somehow.. my best friend has it but he is not into acting anymore so maybe I will borrow his... :-\

By checking the trades do you mean see what movies are playing and ask my agent to try and get me a role there?

Also is it a good idea to just show up out of the blue and suprise the director on stage where he is filming his movie in an attempt to get cast? ;D

I forgot you are in Canada.  Not even sure if they have SAG or AFTRA up there.  Trades are the publications like Variety, Drama Logue(?) and a couple other.  Been awhile.  You can read through them and see what films are being shot at the time and in the future.  What allot of production companies do is send out a general fax to every agency with a description of what they are looking for.  Also, do you have your headshots done.  You need a headshot with about 4 or 5 small pics of you on the other side with you in different clothes and/or scenarios.  It would list you height, weight, and sizes sometimes.  If you have a resume staple it on the back.  Don't hand them more than one piece of paper cause they will get separated or lost.  You get very little time with casting directors.  The easier the better for them.  Keep everything as simple as possible but show as much as possible.  Headshots are very important.  Some people look great in person but suck on screen or in print.  For your pics on the back have them of things you are good at or look good in.  If you look like shit in a tux then don't put a pic of you in one. 

My headshot and pics were just what I had on hand.  I didn't shoot anything special except for the headshot.  The thing that got me parts was my build and the fact I could talk and act.  I haven't been in the business since 1995 whihc the last thing I did was a McDonalds commercial.  No I didn't eat anything, I actually had to take a chainsaw to the old menu board and introduced the new money-saving menu board.  Kind of fun playing with the chainsaw and making the director nervous when I had to sweep in front of the camera as close as possible.  He kept me at distance with a broom stick so I wouldn't chop up the $100,000 camera.

Anyway good luck it is a great business to get into. 
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Post by: sandstone on October 19, 2006, 06:35:03 AM
you idiots. it takes months after principal filming to cut a trailer together. dont you think alexx would have mentioned he was a extra in a movie long before the trailer hit..

show us some off screen pics of you on the "set". if its true, i salute you but so far im calling bullshit.
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Post by: alexxx on October 19, 2006, 08:51:26 AM
If you watch "Lance et compte" at TVA, CT had a part in an episode last week

maybe he can give you tips on that

That's cool man. Thanks.
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Post by: alexxx on October 19, 2006, 08:55:07 AM
I forgot you are in Canada.  Not even sure if they have SAG or AFTRA up there.  Trades are the publications like Variety, Drama Logue(?) and a couple other.  Been awhile.  You can read through them and see what films are being shot at the time and in the future.  What allot of production companies do is send out a general fax to every agency with a description of what they are looking for.  Also, do you have your headshots done.  You need a headshot with about 4 or 5 small pics of you on the other side with you in different clothes and/or scenarios.  It would list you height, weight, and sizes sometimes.  If you have a resume staple it on the back.  Don't hand them more than one piece of paper cause they will get separated or lost.  You get very little time with casting directors.  The easier the better for them.  Keep everything as simple as possible but show as much as possible.  Headshots are very important.  Some people look great in person but suck on screen or in print.  For your pics on the back have them of things you are good at or look good in.  If you look like shit in a tux then don't put a pic of you in one. 

My headshot and pics were just what I had on hand.  I didn't shoot anything special except for the headshot.  The thing that got me parts was my build and the fact I could talk and act.  I haven't been in the business since 1995 whihc the last thing I did was a McDonalds commercial.  No I didn't eat anything, I actually had to take a chainsaw to the old menu board and introduced the new money-saving menu board.  Kind of fun playing with the chainsaw and making the director nervous when I had to sweep in front of the camera as close as possible.  He kept me at distance with a broom stick so I wouldn't chop up the $100,000 camera.

Anyway good luck it is a great business to get into. 

Hey Keith, in Canada we have ACTRA but I am not a member. I need 6 credits and so far have zero. I did a headshot for my card but I was skinting my eyes too much lol. Anyways this is the front with my portrait on the bottom (ofcourse I was not in the shape I am in today):

BTW you look massive in that arm wrestling shot!

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Post by: alexxx on October 19, 2006, 08:57:47 AM
you idiots. it takes months after principal filming to cut a trailer together. dont you think alexx would have mentioned he was a extra in a movie long before the trailer hit..

show us some off screen pics of you on the "set". if its true, i salute you but so far im calling bullshit.

I did mention it months ago. Go look for it. As for on set shots I do not have any, we didn't get to keep any. Some little girl did take a picture of massive me so go look for a little girl.
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Post by: onlyme on October 19, 2006, 11:24:37 AM
Hey Keith, in Canada we have ACTRA but I am not a member. I need 6 credits and so far have zero. I did a headshot for my card but I was skinting my eyes too much lol. Anyways this is the front with my portrait on the bottom (ofcourse I was not in the shape I am in today):

BTW you look massive in that arm wrestling shot!



Take your pic in black & white.  Always makes you look better.  Plus, color is too expensive.  I don't understand credits(?)  What is that mean?  You mean your name at the end of a show.  If thats the case then it is harder up there it sounds like.  If you find a producer or director to sposnoring you, you can get a card with just the sponsorship.  They would put together a letter saying they are shooting a union film and you are perfect for a role.  They would issue you a card right there.  I'm not sure how much dues are.
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Post by: CT on October 19, 2006, 11:29:43 AM
Onlyme... credits are like points... for each screen appearance you do, you get a certain amount of points/credits. Once you reach the required number you can apply for your ACTRA card (or UDA ard if you are french speaking).
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Post by: onlyme on October 19, 2006, 12:46:09 PM
Onlyme... credits are like points... for each screen appearance you do, you get a certain amount of points/credits. Once you reach the required number you can apply for your ACTRA card (or UDA ard if you are french speaking).

Thanks never heard of that before.  Is that how it is here for SAG now or AFTRA
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Post by: CT on October 19, 2006, 01:49:36 PM
Thanks never heard of that before.  Is that how it is here for SAG now or AFTRA

Honestly I couldn't say
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Post by: danielson on October 19, 2006, 01:53:19 PM
Thanks never heard of that before.  Is that how it is here for SAG now or AFTRA


3 extras or 1 speaking role will get you a SAG card.
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Post by: onlyme on October 19, 2006, 02:24:33 PM

3 extras or 1 speaking role will get you a SAG card.

Wow I never heard of the 3 extra thing.  I would think you would still need to be sponsored in that case.  You can't just go down to SAG and join just because you have 3 extra roles. You have to prove it somehow wiht either checks or maybe call sheets.  But, even then you have to be casted in a union job before getting your card if I recall right.  The speaking role thing is right.  You become what they call a must-sign.  But you should always take advantage of Taft/Hartley before you join the union no matter what.  Especially if you aren't making more than the initiation fee is.  What is the fee now?  It was $660 I think when I got my card in 1985.  And the producer of the Gillette Commercial I did actually paid for my card.  I went down there (SAG) and it was ready for me.  He called and just charged it.  Plus I got paid an unreal amount to jsut shave my head.  My first commercial ever as a SAG member and it won a Cleo.  I did an Apple Computer (which was my very first commercial) under Taft/Hartley along with a Southwestern Bell and two Ralph Supermarket commercials.  Did those without having to pay any dues or fees to SAG.
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Post by: danielson on October 19, 2006, 02:28:30 PM
Wow I never heard of the 3 extra thing.  I would think you would still need to be sponsored in that case.  You can't just go down to SAG and join just because you have 3 extra roles. You have to prove it somehow wiht either checks or maybe call sheets.  But, even then you have to be casted in a union job before getting your card if I recall right.  The speaking role thing is right.  You become what they call a must-sign.  But you should always take advantage of Taft/Hartley before you join the union no matter what.  Especially if you aren't making more than the initiation fee is.  What is the fee now?  It was $660 I think when I got my card in 1985.  And the producer of the Gillette Commercial I did actually paid for my card.  I went down there (SAG) and it was ready for me.  He called and just charged it.  Plus I got paid an unreal amount to jsut shave my head.  My first commercial ever as a SAG member and it won a Cleo.  I did an Apple Computer (which was my very first commercial) under Taft/Hartley along with a Southwestern Bell and two Ralph Supermarket commercials.  Did those without having to pay any dues or fees to SAG.

I don't know, my lawyer moved to LA and then back here and he told me he was an extra in two movies, and one more he could have got a sag card. I saw him in one of them, he just stood there.
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Post by: alexxx on October 19, 2006, 04:08:34 PM
I did three extra gigs for the covenant, 300, and le 7ieme round(french boxing movie), but I don't know if its worth getting into the french genre? I have big screen dreams!
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Post by: CT on October 19, 2006, 04:23:32 PM
I did three extra gigs for the covenant, 300, and le 7ieme round(french boxing movie), but I don't know if its worth getting into the french genre? I have big screen dreams!

I understand your dreams Alex, but since you are in Montreal it will be hard to get noticed simply by performing extra work for Hollywood movies shooting in town. First of all because they don't film that many movies over here and also because extras are not able to showcase their acting skills. You might be a great actor, but if nobody sees you act it's kinda hard to get noticed!

Another option would be to move to Cali and try to get in the biz from there. The problem is that everybody and their mother want to be an actor so it's much much harder to get in (talking about acting roles, not extra work) since the competiton is so fierce; plus if you don't have any acting baggage it will be hard to get noticed.

If you can't make it in a small pond like Quebec, chances are that you wont make it in Hollywood since it's so competitive and it is a lot about who you know (and if you move there, at first you wont know anybody). If you get some work in Canada (english or french) at least you'll:

a) make some money (leading actors can make a decent living here) while trying to get your big break south of the border.

b) build an acting portefolio for yourself. It's much easier to get some auditions if you have performed actual acting work on screen (even if it's for Canadian movies/series).

In California or NYC I'd say that a few million of peoples have been extras in movies. So if that's the only thing you got, you better have some amazing contacts.

A lot of big Hollywood actors are actually from other countries and most made a name for themselves in ther small pond before moving to the big ocean.
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Post by: alexxx on October 19, 2006, 04:30:33 PM
I understand your dreams Alex, but since you are in Montreal it will be hard to get noticed simply by performing extra work for Hollywood movies shooting in town. First of all because they don't film that many movies over here and also because extras are not able to showcase their acting skills. You might be a great actor, but if nobody sees you act it's kinda hard to get noticed!

Another option would be to move to Cali and try to get in the biz from there. The problem is that everybody and their mother want to be an actor so it's much much harder to get in (talking about acting roles, not extra work) since the competiton is so fierce; plus if you don't have any acting baggage it will be hard to get noticed.

If you can't make it in a small pond like Quebec, chances are that you wont make it in Hollywood since it's so competitive and it is a lot about who you know (and if you move there, at first you wont know anybody). If you get some work in Canada (english or french) at least you'll:

a) make some money (leading actors can make a decent living here) while trying to get your big break south of the border.

b) build an acting portefolio for yourself. It's much easier to get some auditions if you have performed actual acting work on screen (even if it's for Canadian movies/series).

In California or NYC I'd say that a few million of peoples have been extras in movies. So if that's the only thing you got, you better have some amazing contacts.

A lot of big Hollywood actors are actually from other countries and most made a name for themselves in ther small pond before moving to the big ocean.

That makes a lot of sense. I am done with extra work. My agent said its bad for my portfolio so no more of that. I will talk to her about the UDA card and will keep taking acting lessons as soon as things start looking up for me financial wise.

Check out everything that is shooting in montreal and it all seems like english movies.

http://actramontreal.ca/actra/wshoot.htm
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Post by: CT on October 19, 2006, 04:34:11 PM

Check out everything that is shooting in montreal and it all seems like english movies.

http://actramontreal.ca/actra/wshoot.htm

Well that's because ACTRA is the english actor guild in Canada, so they wont list french movies. But again, when american movies come to Montreal, Toronto or elsewhere they already have their cast so the only local actor hired will be extras (or small parts if you have some experience).

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Post by: alexxx on October 19, 2006, 04:37:10 PM
Well that's because ACTRA is the english actor guild in Canada, so they wont list french movies. But again, when american movies come to Montreal, Toronto or elsewhere they already have their cast so the only local actor hired will be extras (or small parts if you have some experience).



Good point.
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Post by: CT on October 19, 2006, 04:58:41 PM
To get back to the Quebec thing... take Roy Dupuis and Eric Hoziel for example. Both started out as actors in Quebec TV series and they both have done acting work on a lot of movies.
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Post by: alexxx on October 19, 2006, 05:02:25 PM
To get back to the Quebec thing... take Roy Dupuis and Eric Hoziel for example. Both started out as actors in Quebec TV series and they both have done acting work on a lot of movies.

Cool will check them out. But my main examples are Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylverster Stallone, and Dwayne Johnson.
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Post by: Dredlock Rasta on October 19, 2006, 05:29:17 PM
A lot of people who don't make it to Hollywood go into the adult entertainment industry
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Post by: CT on October 19, 2006, 05:34:43 PM
Cool will check them out. But my main examples are Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylverster Stallone, and Dwayne Johnson.

The guys I mentionned are not your body type... they are justy examples of guys from Quebec who started out in TV series and ended up doing some acting work (even some leading roles) in the US. I'm not saying that you should model yourself after them; it's just to show that it IS possible to start as a big fish in a small pond and then move on to the big pond successfully.
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Post by: alexxx on October 19, 2006, 05:40:46 PM
The guys I mentionned are not your body type... they are justy examples of guys from Quebec who started out in TV series and ended up doing some acting work (even some leading roles) in the US. I'm not saying that you should model yourself after them; it's just to show that it IS possible to start as a big fish in a small pond and then move on to the big pond successfully.

Yeah I will look at it that way. Thanks!
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Post by: onlyme on October 19, 2006, 10:12:00 PM
Cool will check them out. But my main examples are Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylverster Stallone, and Dwayne Johnson.

Okay the thing that will get you noticed is if yu are different.  You have to understand there are thousands of people that have your look.  Take the three people above you listed.  Each one brought something that no one else had.  Arnold had his huge body and appeal, Dwayne brought his looks, body and incredible appeal and acrobatic skills, Sly is the most normal out of the three but he made his entry into the big time by writing a script that he believed in even after every studio turned him down numeorus times.  And then finally when one picked it up they wanted someone else to play the part.  he stuck to his guns and did it himself and now he is a huge star.  I got in because of what I look like and for others my size and look I easily spoke better than any of them.  I was also noted as international.  i look spanish, italian, mexican and samoan.  I had a look that seperated me from everyone else.  Plus I had a title which is impressive.

When I read for Dynasty, I walked into the office where the Shapiro's were.  I noticed on the table the same Time Magazine that did a story on me.  I said hey there is a story on me in this issue.  I handed to them and they read it.  They were unreal impressed.  I read my sides and they loved me.  So I got the part.  My very first commercial ever was for Apple Computer I went in as a football player.  When I got there half the Raiders were in the waiting room.  I said to myslef what a waste of time.  I was actually leaving for Vegas the next day Over The Top.  Well I walk into the room and Sheila Manning who is one of the biggest best known casting agents in LA was there.  They ask me to slate, so I did.  Then she asked me what position I played.  I said I really don't play football.  But I was a guard in high school.  They said you have such big muscles, what do you do and I told them I armwrestled.  I wss at the time a national champion.  I told them I was leaving the next day for Vegas to work on Over The Top.  There were actually very impressed and said thank you.  I left and I remember in the car saying what a waste of time.  Well 2 weeks go by, I am back from Vegas and I get a call from my agent.  He said he can't believe it and what did I say to Sheila and the others.  Is aid what do you mean, all I said is I don't play football but I amrwrestle.  He then said whatever you said they loved it and you got the part.  I said WHAT!  And he said they added armwrestling in the commercial.  I couldn't believe it.

So I shwo up to the shoot.  As I get out of my car this big dude comes over and says I think you are the armwrestler.  I said yes.  He said I am the guy you are going to beat.  His name was Charlie Sexius and was Hulk Hogans stunt double.  Really nice guy.  Well I get inside the sound stage and was signing the paperwork.  Next to me is Henry Tillman (the guy who beat Mike Tyson twice in the Olympic trials).  Whitney Houston was there and also the band Fleetwood Mac.  Olympic Pole Vaulter Tom Hintinus too. Anyway we start to setup the shot and the director who was Stan Dragotti an award winning director asked me how to set up the shot.  he asked me!.  He siad he has no way of knowing how to setup to get the best shot, so I got to help set it up.  I was there the whole time less than 2 hours maybe.  It was a national buyout and made $10,000.  It aired first during the 1987 World Series.  It is an awesome commercial.  Only in it for 1/2 a second and I knew then that was the business I wanted to be in.  Turn up the volume and listen it is a great commercial.  Anyway that is how I started.  Yo can too.

http://www.uriahcarpenter.info/the-power-to-be-your-best.html (http://www.uriahcarpenter.info/the-power-to-be-your-best.html)

Also, I can't remember who but someone on here sent me this clip because in college his marketing class used it as a class assignment.  Kind of neat.
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Post by: alexxx on October 20, 2006, 07:46:14 AM
Okay the thing that will get you noticed is if yu are different.  You have to understand there are thousands of people that have your look.  Take the three people above you listed.  Each one brought something that no one else had.  Arnold had his huge body and appeal, Dwayne brought his looks, body and incredible appeal and acrobatic skills, Sly is the most normal out of the three but he made his entry into the big time by writing a script that he believed in even after every studio turned him down numeorus times.  And then finally when one picked it up they wanted someone else to play the part.  he stuck to his guns and did it himself and now he is a huge star.  I got in because of what I look like and for others my size and look I easily spoke better than any of them.  I was also noted as international.  i look spanish, italian, mexican and samoan.  I had a look that seperated me from everyone else.  Plus I had a title which is impressive.

When I read for Dynasty, I walked into the office where the Shapiro's were.  I noticed on the table the same Time Magazine that did a story on me.  I said hey there is a story on me in this issue.  I handed to them and they read it.  They were unreal impressed.  I read my sides and they loved me.  So I got the part.  My very first commercial ever was for Apple Computer I went in as a football player.  When I got there half the Raiders were in the waiting room.  I said to myslef what a waste of time.  I was actually leaving for Vegas the next day Over The Top.  Well I walk into the room and Sheila Manning who is one of the biggest best known casting agents in LA was there.  They ask me to slate, so I did.  Then she asked me what position I played.  I said I really don't play football.  But I was a guard in high school.  They said you have such big muscles, what do you do and I told them I armwrestled.  I wss at the time a national champion.  I told them I was leaving the next day for Vegas to work on Over The Top.  There were actually very impressed and said thank you.  I left and I remember in the car saying what a waste of time.  Well 2 weeks go by, I am back from Vegas and I get a call from my agent.  He said he can't believe it and what did I say to Sheila and the others.  Is aid what do you mean, all I said is I don't play football but I amrwrestle.  He then said whatever you said they loved it and you got the part.  I said WHAT!  And he said they added armwrestling in the commercial.  I couldn't believe it.

So I shwo up to the shoot.  As I get out of my car this big dude comes over and says I think you are the armwrestler.  I said yes.  He said I am the guy you are going to beat.  His name was Charlie Sexius and was Hulk Hogans stunt double.  Really nice guy.  Well I get inside the sound stage and was signing the paperwork.  Next to me is Henry Tillman (the guy who beat Mike Tyson twice in the Olympic trials).  Whitney Houston was there and also the band Fleetwood Mac.  Olympic Pole Vaulter Tom Hintinus too. Anyway we start to setup the shot and the director who was Stan Dragotti an award winning director asked me how to set up the shot.  he asked me!.  He siad he has no way of knowing how to setup to get the best shot, so I got to help set it up.  I was there the whole time less than 2 hours maybe.  It was a national buyout and made $10,000.  It aired first during the 1987 World Series.  It is an awesome commercial.  Only in it for 1/2 a second and I knew then that was the business I wanted to be in.  Turn up the volume and listen it is a great commercial.  Anyway that is how I started.  Yo can too.

http://www.uriahcarpenter.info/the-power-to-be-your-best.html (http://www.uriahcarpenter.info/the-power-to-be-your-best.html)

Also, I can't remember who but someone on here sent me this clip because in college his marketing class used it as a class assignment.  Kind of neat.


That's awesome onlyme, you caught a lucky breack. The shape I am in now I doubt anyone else can replicate so I got that going. I speak 3 languages so thats probably another bonus. I need to learn marketing technique though.
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Post by: sandstone on October 30, 2006, 09:02:54 AM
I did mention it months ago. Go look for it. As for on set shots I do not have any, we didn't get to keep any. Some little girl did take a picture of massive me so go look for a little girl.

ROFL.. good post.. I dig frank millers work. met him and had him sign my sin city license plates. REALLY REALLY lookiing forward to 300.
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Post by: arce377 on October 30, 2006, 10:24:57 AM
NICE FRONT KICK BY LEONIDIS!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: jasonconan on October 30, 2006, 10:43:55 AM
Onlyme - Although I don't post a lot around here, I do read a lot and have always found your stories very interesting and entertaining.  Thanks for posting them and I envy the exciting life you have led!  I've worked in a cubical for 10 years, wheee!

Alexxx - Interesting stuff.  Very awesome that you have been lucky enough to work on professional productions this early in your career.  Of course, it's all about being in the right place at the right time.

It comes and goes, but I believe right now the big thing is color headshots. I live in Indiana, which has pretty much nothing as far as opportunities for acting, but I've got a family so I don't have the chance to live the 'starving artist' life as a begining actor in LA. 

You seem to have the right work ethic Alexx, but you will want to get heavy into acting classes.  Also, since you are not union, see if there are local film groups or college senior students filming stuff around your area.  You may make little to no money, but you will get experience and hopefully some good footage of your abilities to edit into like a few minute collection of scenes that will be your acting reel.

Best of Luck!

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Post by: alexxx on October 30, 2006, 11:11:29 AM
Thanks for the tips natural al. I am thinking of directing a movie myself someday. As you can probably tell I have a very very creative mind. ;D
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Post by: benchthis on March 13, 2007, 06:48:32 PM
bump for our movie star
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Post by: timfogarty on March 14, 2007, 01:50:17 AM
3 extras or 1 speaking role will get you a SAG card.

it's 3 vouchers or 1 speaking role will get you a SAG card.  but you don't get a voucher for most extra roles.  a shoot may give out one or two vouchers, but there may be hundreds of extras.

My roommate has done dozens of extra roles, but has only gotten one voucher.  (you can soon see him sitting next to Jessica Biel in the ballroom scene in Adam Sandler's upcoming "I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry", and he has a reoccuring extra role as Joely Fisher's coworker at the travel agency in "Til Death".)
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Post by: dr.chimps on March 14, 2007, 04:54:05 AM
Cool ass flick...hope it measures up to TROY.

Greek history is so bad ass. Its bc we are of bad ass ethnicity!  8)
LOL. You should think before you post HERACLES. Are you saying there is a connection between Greeks and asses?  :D
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Post by: chris_mason on March 14, 2007, 04:54:55 AM
Congratulations Alexx! 

Chris
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Post by: bigdumbbell on March 14, 2007, 05:36:13 AM
i paid 11 bucks to see that movie last night.  what a waste on a pile of garbage.  great if you're a 17 year old who aint gotta life and addicted to the internet, cartoons or superhero's.  everythings in slow motion and the sound is hysterical and loud.  the costumes were designed by some san francisco tom of finland leather queen.  what a fuckin boring movie.
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Post by: Dingleberry on March 14, 2007, 08:00:11 AM
Also, I can't remember who but someone on here sent me this clip because in college his marketing class used it as a class assignment.  Kind of neat.

That would be me Keith. I sent you the original video and the one I edited for a marketing class at the time. I think that was like 2 years ago or something.
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Post by: Fury on March 14, 2007, 08:04:17 AM
You fcukin serious?

That would be pathetic.

Like if he claimed to have won Mr Getbig.

YIP
Zack

This still makes me chuckle.
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Post by: Option D on March 14, 2007, 08:50:22 AM
Congrats alexxx...You and levrone are equals...but you will soon Surpass him
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Post by: kiwiol on March 14, 2007, 09:04:41 AM
Its a photoshop.
He cut from the trailer.

Go watch the trailer, you will see the real actor.

I know it's overkill to rub it in, but what the heck ;D
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Post by: avesher on March 14, 2007, 09:07:59 AM
dammmm alexxx thas awesome--congrats to you
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Post by: Condor on March 14, 2007, 09:14:03 AM
i paid 11 bucks to see that movie last night.  what a waste on a pile of garbage.  great if you're a 17 year old who aint gotta life and addicted to the internet, cartoons or superhero's.  everythings in slow motion and the sound is hysterical and loud.  the costumes were designed by some san francisco tom of finland leather queen.  what a fuckin boring movie.

you must be blind and deaf.
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Post by: freespirit on March 14, 2007, 11:08:34 AM
i paid 11 bucks to see that movie last night.  what a waste on a pile of garbage.  great if you're a 17 year old who aint gotta life and addicted to the internet, cartoons or superhero's.  everythings in slow motion and the sound is hysterical and loud.  the costumes were designed by some san francisco tom of finland leather queen.  what a fuckin boring movie.

You strike me as the type of guy who likes costume drama's, and endless dialogues.

Of course this type of movie is over the top, with hysterical special effects, what else did you expect?   ::)
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Post by: Option D on March 14, 2007, 11:12:43 AM
You strike me as the type of guy who likes costume drama's, and endless dialogues.

Of course this type of movie is over the top, with hysterical special effects, what else did you expect?   ::)

He likes teh...Sleepless in Seattle, or You got mail HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA


Gayer than romantic Comedies
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Post by: bigdumbbell on March 14, 2007, 12:06:13 PM
He likes teh...Sleepless in Seattle, or You got mail HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA


Gayer than romantic Comedies


HAHAHAHAHA

right "big" mal ::)
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Post by: Option D on March 14, 2007, 12:26:38 PM

HAHAHAHAHA

right "big" mal ::)

Chck my pictures all on the boards and get back at me?
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Post by: Jerryme7 on March 14, 2007, 01:41:48 PM
Alexx congrats.....

Hey....maybe you can hook up brotha up and get me into films as an extra like you.

You are my idol!