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New Team Needed for Channel 4 Series!

1/16/2020

Channel 4's The Steph Show is on the look out for new talent to produce their new production! From experienced production teams to those new to the industry, producers want “people with great ideas and bags of energy'! Take a look at Steph's original job posting from Twitter below!

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Runner Positions for ITV's 'Coronation Street'

1/9/2020

Looking to start your production career? ITV has runner positions available for the beloved series 'Coronation Street'
Running positions are a great way to get your career started behind the scenes! Get your name forward for this amazing opportunity via ITV below

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And the Golden Globe goes to....

1/6/2020

Last night kicked off the award season for 2020 with the 77th Annual Golden Globes with the likes of Tom Hanks, Scarlett Johansson and Leonardo DiCaprio all in attendance! Here we will take a look at some of the winners of last night prestigious awards as our team has put together some of the top awards of the night for the drama category!

Best Actress; in a Motion Picture - Drama
Renée Zellweger- Judy
Renée portrays the legendary American Singer and Actress; Judy Garland, in the biographical drama 'Judy'. Directed by Rupert Goold. Her performance has been described as 'heart-wrenching and utterly flawless'. Glorious compliments accompanied with Zellwger's fourth Golden Globe under her belt. Congrats!

Best Actor; in a Motion Picture- Drama
Joaquin Phoenix - Joker
Joaquin took on the role of a character that has been referred to as; one of the most disturbed characters in modern literature. Reviews have piled in for Phoenix' portrayal of the Joker, 'A haunting performance with the best character development I have ever seen' (IMDB). Joaquin joins the likes of Rami Malek and Gary Oldman as winners of the Best Actor category in the Golden Globes history books.

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role- Any Motion Picture
Laura Dern- Marriage Story
Laura spoke of her performance as the divorce lawyer as 'long over due' and talked of giving a 'voice to the voiceless' in her speech. Marriage Story has been depicted as the closest look into a real divorce in modern drama, which has hit close to home for numerous viewers.

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role- Any Motion Picture
Brad Pitt- Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood
This makes Pitt's first Golden Globe win in the same category since 1996 for Twelve Monkeys. Brad had nothing but admiration for his co-star Leonardo DiCaprio throughout his speech. He even made a joke about sharing a 'raft' with his co-star, with reference to the Titanic movie.

Best Director
Sam Mendes- 1917
1917 tells the story of two young British soldiers who must deliver a life saving message deep in enemy lines, which will stop 1600 men and one of the soldiers' brothers walking into a deadly trap.
'A technical and visual triumph' viewers have been left in awe of this war drama.
We see it only fitting that Sam Mendes is recognised for his efforts in creating this incredible film.

Congratulations to all nominees and winners of the 77th Golden Globes! You can see a full list of the winners here.
We will be keeping our eyes peeled and ears open for the upcoming award season, filled with more triumphs for our favourite on screen and off screen performers.
Who do you want to see recognised this award season?

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What Acting Classes Can Do for Your Kids & Teens!

1/6/2020

Kids and Teens are always finding new activities to do outside of school. You can make acting classes their next new adventure! Here are some of the top reasons why Acting Classes can benefit your kids and teens!

1. Builds Confidence

In a specialised environment, kids and teens learn the key skills in acting that help them come out of their shells! With like-minded kids and a new space, class members can explore their own personalities and build their confidence that helps them progress through school, interviews and more!

2. Improves Grades

With minds like a sponge, kids learn new techniques of memorisation and creativity in acting classes that translate to their academics! Improved exam results have come from participation in acting classes for kids who struggled with presentations, exam revision and more!

3. Build Life Long Friends

With a passion for acting, kids and teens receive big social opportunities with acting classes. Their social circles grow with similar interests to other class members that connects them for a life time!

4. Build a Career

Kids and Teens are always asked what they want to be when they grow up, Acting Classes can help them grow their career for the industry with a full understanding that many post-secondary educations don’t give!

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Top Rated Christmas Films to Watch this Christmas!

12/6/2019

With the festive season all around us, the team at IPM have put together a top 10 list of the best Christmas films to get into the spirit of the Holidays!

1. Home Alone (1990)
Known for being a Christmas classic, Home Alone follows the story of a young boy Kevin McCallister who gets left behind at home on a Christmas family holiday. Kevin learns to protect his family home and save his Christmas from thieves in his house.

2. Elf (2003)
Buddy, a young man raised in the North Pole by elves, travels to New York to discover his biological parents upon discovering he's human. From discovering his real family to finding love and having fun along the way, Elf is a cheer-you-up film that makes you count down the days till Christmas arrives.

3. Love Actually (2003)
Set with a great and diverse cast, Love Actually follows eight London couples over the Christmas period as they try to deal with their relationships and friendships. They soon realise that relationships can be harder and more complicated than they thought, but the holidays will see them through it all!

4. The Holiday (2006)
With the pressures of work and strained past relationships, two women from England and LA swap homes over the festive period only to find unexpected romance when it was least expected. This Christmas classic is a holiday romance gone right.

5. Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
When a Macy's store in New York needs a new department store Santa, a little girls courage and belief is brought to life when he exceeds his Christmas spirit, bring fun to the store and claims he's the real Kris Kringle. This family fun film is one for a cosy, sweet-treat night in!

6. How The Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
Set in Whoville, Dr. Seuss's Grinch lives in isolation away from the townsfolk who go over the top with Christmas celebrations and festivities. Played by Jim Carrey, the Grinch sets out to ruin everyones Christmas with his pet dog until a young girl Cindy-Lou reforms his Christmas spirit and creates the best celebration of his life.

7. The Santa Clause (1994)
Scott thinking there is an intruder on his roof on Christmas Eve, steps outside whereby he scares Santa into falling off the roof. Scott along with his son Charlie must deliver the rest of the presents in time for Christmas. Things are not as they seem over the next year for Scott as he is to be the new permenant Santa Clause, convincing his loved ones round him that he is the real deal.

8. The Muppets Christmas Carol (1992)
Scrooge an old, privilege man who hates Christmas spends his days leading up to the festive day being visited by the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future. How will the ghosts affect his Christmas spirit?

9. It's A Wonderful Life (1946)
When George Bailey contemplates taking his own life at Christmas due to many stressors, his guardian angel Clarence shows him how his town would have been over the years without Georges good deeds. Bringing him hope and joy to keep going with holiday joy!

10. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
This fascinating Christmas watch by Tim Burton follows Jack Skellington, a being from Halloween town who soon discovers Christmas town and becomes obsessed with the festivities and decorations. His obsession leads to him abducting Santa Clause.

A few of our other Christmas crackers, a few corkers and a few fairy films that didn't make the cut but deserve honourable mentions and are worth the watch include; Gremlins (1984), Nativity! (2009), Jack Frost (1998), and The Polar Express (2004).

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"We were on a break" Friends project in the works

11/21/2019

As Ross Geller said “We were on a break”, well times have changed and it has now been revealed by Jennifer Aniston that the fun-loving, charismatic 90’s sitcom group have hinted at a comeback.

The petitions to fan wishes over the years, the re-runs of the show on tv and the cycle of binge-watching Rachel and Ross break up and get back together is now over, as fans of the sitcom ‘Friends’ can now prepare themselves for a possible friends reunion.

Appearing on the Ellen show in October, Aniston discussed how all the cast (David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc, Courtney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matthew Perry) wanted to do a FRIENDS reunion of some sort saying “Listen. We would love for there to be something”.

Although she denied doing a movie and said there will be no actual tv reboot of the show, there is still hope for all the crazed Friends fans for the future with Aniston further commenting “We’re just trying. We’re working on something”.

Although fans have been clutching at straws for this to happen over the past few years, some fans think that it’s best to leave the sitcom in the past instead of creating something new and ruining storylines.

Despite some fans of the sitcom feeling like it could be ruined, many more have their fingers crossed that something special will finally become of the cast's reunion. There have been many discussions about how the project would take place with discussions being made about the project as well as the seasons airing on HBOMax. Hopefully we'll see the gang back together soon for some of the memorable catch phrases that everyone loves!

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The Top Benefits of Joining Acting Classes

11/16/2019

Many people are looking for the right experience to building either their professional acting career, or a ways to grow their own personal confidence. To help you find the right reason to join acing classes, here are IPM Acting Academy's Top Benefits of taking that first step to join classes TODAY from our Members and their experiences!

ACTING CLASSES BUILD CONFIDENCE

Working on yourself is essential for personal growth and learning how to build confidence is a strong skill needed for day to day activities. Acting Classes teach you how to highlight different emotions in certain situations as well as how to stand out and express yourself in a fun & loving way!

2. IT’S A SOCIAL EXPERIENCE

Whether its working with beginners or more experienced individuals, classes can involve fun ice-breakers and starter activities to get to know everyone. Being in new environments with different people can be a good way to make new friends with similar interests!
For professional actors, it is a chance to expand on your skills and work with other performers expanding their careers!

3. LEARN & DEVELOP NEW SKILLS

Acting Classes give you an insight into the different ways to read texts, body language and facial expressions of those around us.
It’s an exciting opportunity to learn in a safe and welcoming environment whilst gaining advantageous skills and reaching new goals in your own growth and professional career!

4. PREPARING YOU FOR LIFE EXPERIENCES
Acting Classes can prepare you for interviews & professional environments through one-to-one sessions and group classes. You are constantly engaging with presentations and how to create a professional presence confidently. Acting Classes bring a new range of presenting skills alongside your confidence to nail your next presentation or audition!

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Top Rated Horror Films

10/29/2019

With Halloween upon us the team at IPM have summoned the ultimate list of the top rated, scariest and blood curdling horror films for your viewing pleasures if you are spending the spooky evening in-doors tonight!

At number five is What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962)

The psychological horror thriller directed by Robert Aldrich stares Bette Davis and Joan Crawford and tells the story of an ageing former actress who holds her ex-movie star sister captive in an old mansion. Although Jane is middle aged she dresses as “Baby Jane” and wears ribbons in her childlike curls, she becomes obsessed with recapturing her childhood stardom and desperately tries to hide her imprisoned sister all the while devising a way to get rid of her. Gross $4.05M

At number four is The Thing (1982)

This chilling science fiction, directed by John Carpenter, follows a group of American research scientists who get disturbed by a helicopter shooting at a sled dog at their base camp. An otherworldly discovery brings blood, body horror and a twisted storyline. A build of suspension will leave you on the edge of your seat. Gross $13.78M

At number three is Alien (1979)

A film that ranks amongst the best films in both the horror and science fiction genre. Filmed on a relatively small budget, the film is set in a deep space and follows a crew awakened from their cryo-sleep on a journey home to investigate a distress call from an alien vessel. The dark, cold creation is sure to get a scream. Gross $78.90M

At number two is The Shining (1980)

A highly criticised film amongst critics but has since gained stature and stands as one of the highest grossing horror films. Based on the Stephen King bestselling ghost story, it was among the first productions to utilise a Steadicam to track the famous shots of Danny riding his tricycle along the hotel’s corridors and also features the spooky twins and “Redrum” dialogue. A classic horror film that won’t leave you disappointed. Gross $44.02M

And the number one rated horror film goes to Psycho (1960)

Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, this classic noir film features a brutal knife scene which is accompanied by Bernard Hermann’s jarring score that creates a tense and uncomfortable watch. The edgy aesthetic and taboo-breaking ‘toilet flush’ shot creates even more suspense than the shower scene and has forged a template for many slasher franchises. After half a century, Psycho has ensured that no one is to feel safe taking a shower. Gross $32M

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A-List Actors Who are Still Learning

10/29/2019

Many highly praised, Oscar winning performers have had the help of acting coaches to create their memorable roles. Beyond their academic training, the likes of Bradley Cooper, Leonardo DiCaprio, Nicole Kidman and many more have sought the knowledge of acting coaches to keep their careers at peak performance.

Bradley Copper is known for his stellar work in writing, directing and starring in works like 'A Star is Born'. On many films over the years, Cooper found inspiration and assistance in his acting coach. This includes a specialised technique for his performance in 'American Sniper'.

Cooper preferred having new techniques and help for every film he has approached. Having had the same acting coach since 2000, he said that he was “never able to relax in my life before [her help]'

A more recent famous face who took up acting classes was Lady Gaga, who worked with several coaches in preparation for 'A Star is Born'. Expanding her knowledge on improvisation and method performances. Many performers moving from music to the screen find training gives them a better understanding of the characters they are approaching. Other musicians like, Eminem, Mariah Carey and Leanne Rimes took on coaching for their various film roles.

Another star who had acting classes and an acting coach throughout his lengthy career is Robert De Niro. Through different workshops, private sessions and pre-production rituals, he was taught to commit to the preparation and research each role. The more you know about the role and the background of the character, the better chance you will have at portraying that character in an authentic way. Even later in his career, in 2004, he found the need to return to training to remaster art of subtlety for the screen

Starting her leading role career at an early, Keira Knightley's debut in 'Pirates of the Caribbean' started a dedicated range of roles that are praised by critics across the globe.
In an interview with Empire Magazine, Keira Knightley told interviewers that she continues to attend various acting classes and workshops between roles. Wanting to keep up-to-date with the industry and expanding her range, she finds new routes and methods to help keep her on her toes for both theatre and the screen.

No matter where you are at in your acting career, acting coaches can help push your career with new ideas, techniques and methods! Just like many A-List celebrities, you can never stop learning!

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Want to Cook for Mary Berry?

10/28/2019

The beloved series Britain's Best Home Cook is looking for LEEDS home cooks! BBC One is looking for contestants for the returning series.

Over eight episodes, ten contestants will need to demonstrate their skills under the competition pressure. Participants are asked to serve the most perfect version of dishes from modern home cooking to special takes on traditional dishes. Can you impress the judges with your culinary creations? Will they be asking for more of your greatest recipes? Apply on the link below by 31st October, 2019!

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