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| August 11, 2007 - Running Back Justin Fargas |
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Since CBEG's creative advisor Antonio Fargas has a son named Justin Fargas that plays for the Oakland Raiders, you know who we will be rooting for from now on. The Oakland Raiders welcome the Arizona Cardinals in a home game at McAfee Coliseum tonight at 7PM on Since KICU TV. Run Justin run! Click the photo for more information.
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| August 10, 2007 - The Murder Ballet Music Video |
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Buzzell Films is producing a music video for the metal band The Murder Ballet. The song is entitled "I Am The Fire". Click the photo for more info and to listen to the song.
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| August 10, 2007 - The Shade Tree Shelter |
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CBEG is excited to announce there involvement with The Shade Tree Shelter. Christopher J. Buzzell has been volunteering for charities for years and really loves reading to the children. Antonio Fargas will be joining in on the fun when he is available. Click the photo for more information about this excellent organization that helps to provide safe shelter to homeless and abused women and children in crisis and to offer life-changing services promoting stability, dignity, and self-reliance. |
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| August 9, 2007 - Las Vegas 48 Hour Film Project Premieres |
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CBEG congratulates the teams for making a film in 48 hours. You can attend the premiere tonight at the Galaxy Theaters at Neonopolis which is located at 450 Fremont Street tonight at 6pm, 8:15pm and 10:30pm. Click the photo for complete details.
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| August 8, 2007 - The Forbidden in Post-Production |
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Buzzell Films co-produced and Vegas Casting provided the casting with Christopher J. Buzzell as the casting director. The film was directed by Glen P. Meadows, executive produced by Jeff Quinlan and starring Beverly Lynne. Good luck with post-production. Click the photo for more information.
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| August 7, 2007 - CBEG Enjoys 2 Million Website Hits! |
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CBEG President/CEO Christopher J. Buzzell is very excited to announce that there company websites have had over 2 million hits during the last year. Much of this success is because of the great web design and marketing provided by AMI Studios. Click the photo for more information regarding this great company.
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| August 6, 2007 - Feature Film Casting |
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Vegas Casting is casting a dark comedy / teen horror ultra-low-budget feature film this Saturday from 1-5pm. Click the photo for complete details.
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| August 4, 2007 - Vegas Background Pilot Back in Production. |
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Take two! The pilot for Vegas Background is officially back in development. Stay tuned for more information and updates as they become available. Click the poster for more information. |
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| August 3, 2007 - Rock Star Hair Stylist Josh Black |
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"What visit today was at A Robert Cromeans Salon. The master of scissors himself; Josh Blank takes my hair to a new level once again. Whether you are a woman or a man, in need of a hair cut, color or style Josh Blank is the stylist to go to. And let me tell you about the beautiful assistant Brie with magical hands from heaven that massages your scalp, neck and shoulders into complete euphoria." - Christopher J. Buzzell Click the photo for more information. |
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| August 3, 2007 - Good Luck to All The 48 Hour Film Project Teams! |
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CBEG wishes all of the teams good luck this year. Buzzell Films did not participate this year due to prior commitments and scheduling conflicts. They did participate the last two years by producing "Dead Ringer" and
"Twas' the Night" and are heavily supporting the competition this year. Click the poster for more information.
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| July 27, 2007 - CBEG Celebrates 1 Year in Business! |
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CBEG and there companies Buzzell Films, Vegas Casting and Vegas Background are celebrating 1 year in business. On July 27, 2006 Vegas Casting was hired to cast the Kevin Federline music video entitled "Lose Control". Click the photo to view the video.
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| July 23, 2007 - Michael Houser Passes Away |
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Michael "Rock" Houser recently passed away. Not only was he the VP of Business Affairs for CBEG, he was a true friend and like a father to me. I will miss him dearly, but I know he is still looking out for me from the heavens above. God bless you and thank you for everything you have done for me personally and for the company. I will work even harder than ever to make you proud of the company I started and you help build. The company and myself personally would not be where it is at without you... so thank you Rock, I will miss you - Christopher J. Buzzell. Click the photo for more information about this amazing human being. |
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| July 16, 2007 - The 48 Film Project Mixer |
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Angela Abshier, the producer of The 48 Hour Film Project, invites everyone to a mixer tomorrow Tuesday, July 17 at 6:00PM at One11. Sponsors will be providing food and drinks, so make sure you stop by and say hello. Here is your chance to join a team. Click the poster for complete details.
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| July 15, 2007 - The Ultimate Blackjack Crew Very Pleased |
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Production manager Jason Dufner and unit manager Mark Grzesiuk were very pleased with the talent that worked on the show. They also booked an additional 10 specers that showed up hoping to work. And if more were available, they would have booked them as well. Click the logo for more information regarding the show. |
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| July 11, 2007 - Mr. Fargas and Mr. Buzzell Publicity Photo Shoot |
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CBEG thanks Michael Caristo for an excellent job shooting for Antonio Fargas's and Christopher J. Buzzell's publicity photos. We look forward to seeing them soon. Click the photo for more information about photographer Michael Caristo. |
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| July 10, 2007 - Ultimate Blackjack Tour |
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Vegas Background is casting a mixture of males and females of all ethnicities 18 - 50 years old. You will be playing the role of spectators blending in with the crowd for the Ultimate Blackjack Tour scheduled to air on CBS. Click here for more information. See who the big winner is live! Click the photo for more information |
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| July 9, 2007 - Fitness Belt Infomercial – Get Paid to Lose Weight! |
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Vegas Background is casting men and women 20 - 50 for a Fitness Belt infomercial. Click here for more information. Get paid to lose weight! Click the photo for more information |
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| July 4, 2007 - Happy 4th of July! |
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CBEG wishes everyone a safe and happy 4th of July. Independence Day honors the birthday of the United States of America and the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. It's a day of picnics and patriotic parades, a night of concerts and fireworks, and a reason to fly the American flag. Please remember to take a moment to think of the courage of the men and women in the military and government agencies that risk their life on a daily basis to protect our freedom and independence... we salute you. Click the photo for more information about Independence Day. |
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| June 29, 2007 – You Got the Part, Congratulations! |
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Casting director Christopher J. Buzzell would like to congratulate the following actors and actresses for landing the roles on The Forbidden. Click the poster for more information. |
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| June 29, 2007 – Mark Weiler as Dominic |
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Mark Weiler (The West Wing, Pearl Harbor) is represented by Cinema Talent Agency. Click the photo for more information. |
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| June 29, 2007 – Albert Paul as Cory |
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Albert Paul is represented by Goldman Talent Agency. Click the photo for more information. |
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| June 29, 2007 – Frank Apicella as Phillip |
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Frank Apicella (I Believe in America) is represented by Tru Talent Management. Click the photo for more information. |
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| June 29, 2007 – Michael Young as Jerry |
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href=http://www.buzzellfilms.com/feature-films/details.php?clip=5&>Michael Young is represented by Kim Harris at Cool Blue Talent. Click the photo for more information. |
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| June 29, 2007 – Angela Val Verde as Terri |
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Angela Val Verde is represented by Envy Model and Talent Agency. Click the photo for more information. |
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| June 29, 2007 – Brian H. Scott as Big Al |
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Brian H. Scott (Bounce, The Casino Job) is represented by Linda Lange at Lange Talent Agency. Click the photo for more information. |
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| June 29, 2007 – Mike Francis as Adam/Kid1 |
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Mike Francis is represented by Kim Harris at Cool Blue Talent. Click the photo for more information. |
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| June 29, 2007 - Keven McCabe as Kid 2 |
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Keven McCabe is represented by Kim Harris at Cool Blue Talent. Click the photo for more information. |
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| June 29, 2007 - Scott Beringer as the Campus Cop |
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Scott Clark Beringer (Ocean’s 11, My Blueberry Nights) is represented by The Remington Agency. Click the photo for more information. |
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| June 29, 2007 - Grace Jackson as the Prostitute |
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Grace Jackson is represented by The Remington Agency. Click the photo for more information. |
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| June 29, 2007 - Nathalie Ben-Kely as the Bride |
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Nathalie Ben-Kely is represented by Kim Harris at Cool Blue Talent. Click the photo for more information. |
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| June 29, 2007 - Angel Porrino as the Hot Girl |
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Angel Porrino is represented by Jeff Ross at Classic Models and Talent. Click the photo for more information. |
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| June 28, 2007 - Marko Sakern Acting |
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Mr. Sakren's next workshop is titled "You're Cast. Now what?" This Saturday, June 30. Why should you enroll in coaching workshops with Mr. Sakren? Because he has been directing and coaching actors for more than three decades. He has even performed in hundreds of shows himself. He knows what it takes to become an in-demand performer and survive in the business. He also teaches a weekly class. Click here for Markos website regarding the ongoing weekly class. Click the photo for more information about the workshop this Saturday. |
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| June 24, 2007 - The Forbidden Casting 1 Additional Role |
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The script is locked and we are casting 1 additional role: HOT GIRL. A Caucasian female, early 20's, sexy, slim/athletic, will appear in bra and kiss boyfriend. It is for the opening scene of the movie before the credits role. Think of Drew Barrymore's scene in the original Scream. In other words, the female we cast will open the movie and die before the opening credits... cool stuff. Click the poster for more information and the sides. |
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| June 21, 2007 - One Life Autobiography |
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CBEG is proud to announce that One Life, the autobiography based on the life of Heather Sampson is currently in Phase 1 of being written. One Life is the story of one woman’s struggle with cystic fibrosis and how the disease shaped not only the key moments in her life, but also her perspective on love, friendships, family and life in general. Dramatic and filled with dark humor, Heather Sampson gives a hard-edged look at her tumultuous life and the lessons she learned in a smart and honest memoir that will register with anyone who has ever faced challenges and the inevitable crossroads. 30% of the proceeds from the book are being donated to the One Life Foundation. Click the photo for more information.
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| June 16, 2007 - What is The 48 Hour Film Project? |
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The 48 Hour Film Project comes to Las Vegas on the weekend of August 3rd. Filmmakers from all over the Las Vegas area will compete to see who can make the best short film in only 48 hours. The winning film will go up against films from around the world for the title "Best 48 Hour Film of 2007." Enter today! Space is limited. Click the photo for more information. |
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| June 15, 2007 - Women in Film Mixer at DreamVision Studios |
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CBEG would like to thank Women in Film for the invitation to the June mixer at DreamVision Studios. Antonio Fargas, Michael "Rock" Houser, Dusty Dukatz and Christopher J. Buzzell were looking forward to the event, but were either out of town or working on a project. They send their support and congratulations. Click the logo for more information.
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| June 14, 2007 - Antonio Fargas Flying to Los Angeles |
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Our Creative Advisor Antonio Fargas leaves for LA today to shoot another episode of Everybody Hates Chris. The episode is entitled "Everybody Hates Minimum Wage." Mr. Fargas plays Mr. Harris (a.k.a. "Doc"), the local grocery store owner. The show was inspired by Chris Rock's life as a kid. Motivated by his childhood experiences, Emmy Award-winner/actor/comedian Chris Rock narrates and executive produces this very hilarious and touching story of a teenager growing up as the oldest of three children in Brooklyn, NY, in 1982. Click the poster for more information. |
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| June 14, 2007 - Women in Film June Mixer at DreamVision Studios |
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FINALLY, WHAT WE HAVE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR! DreamVision Studios is proud to host the Women in Film Las Vegas June Mixer. Please join some of the CBEG team today, Thursday June 14TH, 2007 from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at 6705 S. Eastern Ave., which is at Eastern & Sunset next to Antique Mall. Everyone is invited to tour the Studio, mix, mingle, and see the Dream & the Vision that is finally coming true. Donations are $10.00 for Women in Film Members and $15.00 for Non Members. Click the logo for more information.
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| June 11, 2007 - LVRJ Writer Carol Cling Talks About Buzzell Films |
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The always wonderful Carol Cling mentioned Buzzell Films and a infomercial they are producing for Global Assets TAC Group. Thanks for your support, we look forward to reading the LVRJ everyday. Click the photo to read Clings article.
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| June 9, 2007 - Encore Mgmt. Kids Acting Showcase |
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Casting Director Christopher J. Buzzell from Vegas Casting along with Talent Agent Tena Houser from Lenz Talent Agency attended Acting Coach Angela Val Verde's kids showcase today. All the kids were great and some were even naturally gifted. Val Verde is the co-founder/creative director of Encore Mgmt. which is a Talent Management Company and school that provides workshops on all aspects of acting. We are looking forward to attending the next showcase. Click the photo for more info. |
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| June 9, 2007 - Callback Magazine Re-launch |
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CBEG thanks Minnie Madden and Sharry Flaherty from Callback Magazine for inviting them to the re-launch party. Buzzell Films was working hard producing an infomercial and was unable to attend. Callback Magazine wrote a Cover Story on our CEO/President Christopher J. Buzzell regarding his role in the film Malevolence that premiered at CineVegas in 2004. We wish you much success with the re-launch of your magazine. Click the photo for more information.
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| June 8, 2007 - Global Assets TAC Group Infomercial in Post-production |
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CBEG thanks Global Assets TAC Group that hired Buzzell Films to produce an infomercial for them. It has been an honor to work with you and the men from the different law enforcement agencies including the FBI, CIA, Henderson Police Department and LVMPD. You are all outstanding and we are looking forward to post-production. Click the photo for Global Assets TAC Group.
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| June 8, 2007 - Henderson Fire Department |
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CBEG and Global Assets TAC Group would like to thank the Henderson Fire Department for the use of their state of the art Fire Training Center to produce our infomercial. We would also like to say thank you to all of the firefighters in the nation for your courage in helping save lives on a daily basis. Click the photo for more information regarding the Henderson Fire Department.
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| June 6, 2007 - Rock Star Hairdresser Josh Blank |
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"As the CEO/President of a company, image is important, even more so when your an actor as well. That is why I go to A Robert Cromeans Salon and I have my hair cut by the master of scissors himself; Josh Blank. Whether you are a woman or a man, in need of a hair cut, color or style Josh Blank is the stylist to go to. Not to mention the beautiful assistant Lindsay with magical hands that massage your scalp, neck and shoulders into another galaxy." - Christopher J. Buzzell Click the photo for more information regarding Josh. |
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| June 5, 2007 - Thank You Ben Kalb Productions! |
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CBEG would like to thank Ben Kalb Productions for relying on the services of Vegas Background for their casting needs for the Hair Grow infomercial. He Writes! He Produces! He Directs! He Makes You Money! We are talking about Ben Kalb the President of Ben Kalb Productions "Okay, I'm an infomercial producer and my company will specialize in infomercials and direct response commercials." A quote from Ben Kalb himself. We look forward to working with you again! Click the photo for more information.
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| June 3, 2007 - SB321 aka The Buzzell Bill Unanimously Passed By Senate! |
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The vote on SB321 received Senate Final Passage at 12:04 PM on May, 30 2007. The votes were 21 Yea and 0 Nay. CBEG says thank you to Senator Bob Coffin and the rest of the Senate for voting unanimously to pass the bill. The bill has now been referred to Committee on Ways and Means. Congratulations to everyone, that have, and will continue to work on this bill; Screen Actors Guild, IATSE Local 720, Nevada Film Office, Motion Picture Association of America, and the countless people that wrote in to the Senators. Together, we can and will, ACHIEVE ANYTHING!! Click the photo for more information. |
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| June 3, 2007 - Record High Company Website Hits! |
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CBEG's CEO/President Christopher J. Buzzell announces record high company website hits. Mr. Buzzell said, "I am very pleased with our company's, current growth, and one way to track that growth is website hits. For the month of May, CBEG and its company's Buzzell Films, Vegas Casting and Vegas Background received 214,409 hits. Our first website Buzzell Films went online in July of 2006. Since then we have had a total of 1,777,645 website hits. I would personally like to thank our website developer and company Advisor Andrew Hall and his company AMI Studios for doing an outstanding job. You are the best!! I would like to see one million hits a month by the end of the year. CBEG is now composed of an amazing team and I expect great things from us in the upcoming year." Click the photo for more information regarding AMI Studios.
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| June 3, 2007 - Global Assets TAC Group |
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CBEG is happy to announce that Global Assets TAC Group has hired Buzzell Films to produce an infomercial for them. Buzzell Films has brought on talented and award-winning director Jonpaul Lewis to direct the project. Click the photo for more information regarding Global Assets TAC Group.
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| May 30, 2007 - Everybody Hates Chris |
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Our Creative Advisor Antonio Fargas leaves for LA tomorrow to shoot another episode of Everybody Hates Chris. The episode is entitled "Everybody Hates Earth Day". Mr. Fargas plays Mr. Harris (a.k.a. "Doc"), the local grocery store owner. The show was inspired by Chris Rock's life...as a kid. Motivated by his childhood experiences, Emmy Award-winner/actor/comedian Chris Rock narrates and executive produces this very hilarious and touching story of a teenager growing up as the oldest of three children in Brooklyn, NY, in 1982. Click the poster for more information.
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| May 30, 2007 - The Price of the American Dream II |
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Our Executive Vice President of Production Dusty Dukatz is currently producing The Price of the American Dream II in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The production company is Laguna Productions and the film is being directed by Michael Amundsen and was wrritten by Gabriel Soriano. The film stars Luis Arrieta and Julieta Ortiz. It is set to be released on August 7, 2007. Click Dusty's photo for more information. |
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