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Title: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: AlexG on Oct 30, 2008, 07:00 AM Came across this on GeneX forums, was posted a wk ago (10/24/08).
Source: http://www.ftppv.com/ftvideo/showthread.php?t=3783 Quote Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Producers of the first feature film production of 'Quantum Leap' in nearly 17 years are seeking to cast a female bodybuilder for the fan based production of 'A Leap to Di for'. This is a legitimate, paying job for serious candidates only. The role is for the end "tag" of the show featuring the main character of Sam Beckett leaping into his next life (or show in this case). The scene is fairly simple. Sam arrives in his next 'life', unsuspecting of who he has leapt into. (For those of you who remember the show, you'll know what we are referring to). Sam is at a bodybuilding competition in 1987, and at first, he believes he is just a woman. but as he walks by a mirror, he sees who he really is. That's it. Nothing terribly difficult or time consuming. This would be a lot of fun for the right person. someone who loves the show and have some fun while shooting a 'teaser' clip for the next episode. Depending on the success of this re-launch, we'll shoot an entire episode around this 'leap', featuring your character as the lead role in a possible future production. If we shoot the next episode, the show will tackle the issues of a woman's acceptance as a legitimate bodybuilder. While we (the Producers) are no experts in the professional bodybuilding arena, we are seeking a uniquely beautiful woman who is big and muscular. This film is set to premiere in Hollywood, CA, on March 27, 2009 at the 20th Anniversary Festival of 'Quantum Leap'. Scott Bakula and Dean Stockwell are slated to attend along with countless other stars, writers, and the entire creative force behind the popular TV show. Click here for a complete breakdown of this exciting event. The Producers of this extraordinary production will pay $100 for just one day, plus fuel reimbursement. at most; you're looking at 1-2 hours of work. (We're asking for interested candidates ONLY from a reasonable distance to and from Indianapolis. We cannot afford to fly and house you.) Plus, you get a once in a lifetime shot at getting on the silver screen in Hollywood in a legitimate film. We realize this sounds too good to be true, but it honestly is, folks. Download the scene here, and you'll see just how easy your job would be. We encourage interested candidates to explore this website and get to know who we are, and the high production values going into this film. Film Format: HD (High Definition - 1080i) Running Time: 60 Minutes Screening at: Beverly Garland Hotel, Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA. - March 27-29 Available on-line at RACSO Films after Hollywood Premiere Pay: $100 Fuel reimbursement: Yes If interested, or have general questions, please send resume and portfolio to submissions at racsofilms dot com for consideration. (E-mail address spelled out to prevent spam) Thank you, Christopher AllenWriter/Director/Producer Check Out The Official Website Here For More Details: http://racsofilms.com/QL.htm __________________ physique photography by gene x hwang | genex muscle-aneous blog Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: Mimi on Oct 30, 2008, 01:34 PM Thanks for sharing that, Alex. I saw that on an actor’s casting call, and passed it along. Makes me wish I were buff and muscular! It looks like a great chance for some good exposure!
Peace and Love, ~Mimi Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: BlackKusanagi on Oct 30, 2008, 02:12 PM Im sure if you were Mimi, you'd get the part easily. ;)
Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: SammiChung on Oct 30, 2008, 05:48 PM ??? Quantum Leap? are they seriously bringing that back? didn't they conclude that show successfully? or is this someone making 'fanisodes'? I'm all confused.
Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: Mimi on Oct 30, 2008, 06:16 PM Well, looks like some nice guys at UnRealMuscle got their way with these guys. >:(
From the movie's website... (http://racsofilms.com/QL-castingcall.htm) CASTING IS CLOSED. Due to the extraordinary amount of negative backlash from announcing our casting call, we have changed the direction of our anticipated ending for Quantum Leap. This concept, (which I presumed to be a great and fun way to end the show), gave me a unique insight into a gloomy distrust and fear the realm of female bodybuilding has for anything outside their circle of trust. RACSO Motion Pictures prides itself on its 15-year history of providing entertaining and thought provoking material, and because of our (what I thought was straightforward) casting call, my production company and I has been the target of several threatening e-mails, false and veiled attacks as to our intentions, accusing RACSO and myself there was more to our casting call than admitted. Nothing could have been further from the truth. My apologies to those who were introduced to our production company in such a negative light. Due to this overwhelmingly negative reaction, this is not a direction we believe worth pursuing at this time. Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: trilliwig on Oct 30, 2008, 07:22 PM /facepalm. That didn't last long... sigh. :-\
Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: BlackKusanagi on Oct 31, 2008, 02:50 AM FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF FFF. >:(
Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: AlexG on Oct 31, 2008, 06:50 AM Now you got me curious, so I ck'd with the IMDb site.
Link: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0681144/usercomments The last episode: ". . . also mentioned Sam (Scott Bakula) never got home leaving things open for a follow-up . . ." ??? Quantum Leap? are they seriously bringing that back? didn't they conclude that show successfully? or is this someone making 'fanisodes'? I'm all confused. Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: AlexG on Oct 31, 2008, 07:05 AM Typical sourball behavior on their parts. >:(
It reminds me of how all too often the so-called "fans" of FBBing will react when a FBBr tries to interact on a forum. Initially, they're overwhelmed and overjoyed, but invariably someone(s) get irritated and jealous that they're not the center of attention of the FBBr. So they become hostile and eventually drive them off. Just takes one or two or a few nasty noisy negativists to ruin it for the majority who never would act that way in the real world, or on-line. And some wonder why FBBrs prefer to interact on "safe" forums like Muscle Mayhem. Well, you've seen an grand example of it in action. Well, looks like some nice guys at UnRealMuscle got their way with these guys. >:( From the movie's website... (http://racsofilms.com/QL-castingcall.htm) CASTING IS CLOSED. Due to the extraordinary amount of negative backlash from announcing our casting call, we have changed the direction of our anticipated ending for Quantum Leap. This concept, (which I presumed to be a great and fun way to end the show), gave me a unique insight into a gloomy distrust and fear the realm of female bodybuilding has for anything outside their circle of trust. RACSO Motion Pictures prides itself on its 15-year history of providing entertaining and thought provoking material, and because of our (what I thought was straightforward) casting call, my production company and I has been the target of several threatening e-mails, false and veiled attacks as to our intentions, accusing RACSO and myself there was more to our casting call than admitted. Nothing could have been further from the truth. My apologies to those who were introduced to our production company in such a negative light. Due to this overwhelmingly negative reaction, this is not a direction we believe worth pursuing at this time. Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: Holiday on Oct 31, 2008, 07:11 AM Too bad. Some people can't take the leap.
Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: cpbell0033944 on Oct 31, 2008, 07:50 AM At one time, I was a member over at Unreal. I left because I couldn't express my views without being criticisd heavily. I started to find certain members insulting me, so I left. Unfortunately, it seems we are the only non-industry forum dealing with this issue that tries to keep decency and rational behaviour a priority.
Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: Lingster on Oct 31, 2008, 09:59 AM LOL. Hilarious.
Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: zeromager on Nov 01, 2008, 03:33 AM WOW, what a forum, what a forum! First I realized they're bringing back Quantum Leap!? And that he will leap into a FBB!? Only to be taken away from us :( I don't know whether to be disappointed at society or still be in shock over what I just read. WTF INDEED
Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: Reason on Nov 01, 2008, 06:14 AM What, is this a joke? Since when did production companies make decisions based on forum discussion and emails? No production can please everyone, and offend no one, so why the hell would you try?
Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: cpbell0033944 on Nov 01, 2008, 08:15 AM LOL. Hilarious. Sorry, I don't understand. What's hilarious about it? Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: Lingster on Nov 01, 2008, 11:24 AM Sorry, I don't understand. What's hilarious about it? It's hilarious because the stakes are so small - a few seconds at the end of an episode - and yet the schmoe screw-ups still managed to be become so unhinged that they destroyed it. It's typical. Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: Mimi on Nov 01, 2008, 11:31 AM Yes, it was rather sudden and sad at the same time. I see both sides of it, I really do. I particularly championed it because, as all of you know, I am an advocate for making FBB’ers mainstream and accepted. I’m weary of the same old clips that feature FBB’ers as freaks, monsters, or whatever. I just thought that the premise was promising and had a LOT of potential for an upcoming episode that had Sam dealing with the pros and cons of being a female bodybuilder.
Be that as it may, we don’t know what kind of hate mail they received or got. From the tone of their public lynching at UnReal, I probably would have done the same. Peace and Love, ~Mimi Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: Lingster on Nov 01, 2008, 11:43 AM To me, competitive female bodybuilding is toxic. The long term effects of the drugs and their side effects, plus the organ damage that results from the 'dieting' and unnatural lean-ness at competition time, have tainted the whole thing for me. It's a pageant of the grotesque.
Figure competitions - especially non-IFBB and non-NPC events - are better, but really the whole concept of physique competitions (as opposed to actual athletic competitions) leaves me pretty cold at this point. It brings out the worst in people and leaves them permanently damaged. Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: AlexG on Nov 08, 2008, 07:33 AM Seems our Lady Mimi was covering all the bases. The posted feedback @ Muscle Mayhem is interesting to read, if only because it’s a center of real world BBing and a FBBrs’ forum, too. 8)
Link: http://www.musclemayhem.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58173 Too bad the denizens of Unrealmuscle badmouthed this into oblivion. >:( Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: Tonus on Nov 08, 2008, 08:16 AM Yeah, but there will always be people who trash an opportunity for any old reason. It's the ones who don't post a reply, but instead go ahead and audition, who get anywhere in the world. Mimi's posts are attracting naysayers, but I bet that there are people who are grateful that she posted the notice and are acting on it (no pun intended!).
Some people are ambitious and recognize opportunities and accomplish things. Other people hear opportunity knock at the door and complain that it's too much work to get up and answer it. But as the saying goes, the world needs ditch diggers too. :) Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: dcmatthews on Nov 08, 2008, 09:23 PM ??? Quantum Leap? are they seriously bringing that back? didn't they conclude that show successfully? or is this someone making 'fanisodes'? I'm all confused. The first paragraph of the producer's casting call does describe it as a "fan-based production", so it looks to me like it is a "fanisode". What a shame the FBB part didn't work out. Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: Mimi on Nov 11, 2008, 01:59 AM Thanks for the kind words, Alex. :-* I really thought I was doing a favor for those guys who are shooting that. I sent them an apology, and they were very nice and understood I was just trying to help get the word out. The backlash and reactions were appalling, but some stood up and gave it credibility… (ie, Nikki Warner)
From what they shared with me, they apparently found their actress/model/FBB for the role, and will be announcing it soon. There is still hope!! ;D Peace and Love, ~Mimi Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: cpbell0033944 on Nov 11, 2008, 11:21 AM The backlash and reactions were appalling, but some stood up and gave it credibility… (ie, Nikki Warner) From what they shared with me, they apparently found their actress/model/FBB for the role, and will be announcing it soon. There is still hope!! ;D Peace and Love, ~Mimi Nikki always struck me from videos as being a sweet person. I'm glad to hear that a suitable lady has been cast. Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: luvmuslgirls on Nov 12, 2008, 12:19 AM From what they shared with me, they apparently found their actress/model/FBB for the role, and will be announcing it soon. There is still hope!! ;D ~Mimi Great! The people producing this sounded so "turned off" by the negative response, I thought it would never be done. It's great to hear they are going ahead with it. :D Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: blindy505 on Nov 12, 2008, 02:10 AM Well, on the casting page, it seems like they've let the cat out of the bag: http://racsofilms.com/QL-casting.htm
(http://racsofilms.com/Images/QLgueststar.jpg) Melissa Dettwiller. I'm happy. ;D Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: Mimi on Nov 12, 2008, 12:43 PM Yeah!! Yippie!!
I just posted that pver at UnReal, and rub it in those naysayers faces... I'm sooooooo glad they went ahead with this!! I am so excited, I want to kiss Melissa!! :-* Here's the link that tells all about it... (http://www.racsofilms.com/Images/melissa_dettwiller.jpg) The beautiful actress/model MELISSA DETTWILLER guest stars in 'Quantum Leap - A Leap to Di for' In staying with the original spirit of the show, the Producers wanted to end the show with a funny, surprise ending. For months, the crew tried to come up with a unique way to continue on with Dr. Sam Beckett's next leap, and several fantastic ideas were tossed around. One concept was to have Sam leap into the fanfilm of Star Trek vs. Batman, another had Sam leaping into Wonder Woman. As fun and exciting those ideas were, Director Christopher Allen felt those concepts didn't have the "surprise" element as the show used to have. RACSO welcomes the beautiful and talented Mrs. Dettwiller to the Quantum Leap fan based production, premiering in Hollywood March 27, 2009 at the 2009 Leapback Festival. Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: BlackKusanagi on Nov 12, 2008, 01:16 PM Well shit, this works well. XD
So there is faith in mainstream media. Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: Mimi on Nov 12, 2008, 03:46 PM Oops! I forgot to add the link from what I copied and pasted.
Here it is. (http://racsofilms.com/QL-castingcall.htm) This is fantastic, especially if they follow what they said they were going to do, build an episode around a FBB in their next episode. Kudos, Melissa! You sexy thang you! :-* XOXO's ~Mimi Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: cpbell0033944 on Nov 12, 2008, 04:07 PM Well well well...I was hoping for a cute FBBer, but I never dared hope for as much of a hottie as Melly-Mel! :o 8) Then again, it doesn't surprise me, as she seems game for almost anything and seems to be comfortable with who she is and the attention she gets. In fact, from what I've heard, and with the brief conversation I had with her when I was an Unreal member, I would say that she revels in it! Can I wait in turn behind Mimi for a chance of a snog with Melissa? ;D ;)
Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: Tonus on Nov 13, 2008, 06:35 AM Can I wait in turn behind Mimi for a chance of a snog with Melissa? ;D ;) Based on her photo that she posted in another topic, standing in line behind Mimi should provide an excellent view while you wait. :) Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: cpbell0033944 on Nov 13, 2008, 09:27 AM Based on her photo that she posted in another topic, standing in line behind Mimi should provide an excellent view while you wait. :) Well, I'm always a gentleman, and I often consider Mimi to be my gay female double, in a strange way, but I must say she'd be good company. Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: Mimi on Nov 13, 2008, 12:17 PM Oh, you bad boy you… did you just type what I THINK you typed? ;) Okay, well enough… all of your sweet compliments get a reward, as if “me” is any kind of reward. ::)
(http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/3223/30052007zo0.th.jpg) (http://img98.imageshack.us/my.php?image=30052007zo0.jpg) Its from last year, and not in my WW costume, which I actually am working on! Chris sweetie, I agree... we must have been paternal twins considering all the similar things we adore and fancy. You're always so kind. :-* Peace and Love, ~Mimi Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: BlackKusanagi on Nov 13, 2008, 02:50 PM Oh but dear Mimi hearing from you is QUITE the reward. ;D
Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: cpbell0033944 on Nov 13, 2008, 03:31 PM ! Chris sweetie, I agree... we must have been paternal twins considering all the similar things we adore and fancy. You're always so kind. :-* Peace and Love, ~Mimi Thanks Mimi - it is strange how our tastes are so similar. Also, you know I shall never tire of seeing THAT photo! ;) Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: zeromager on Nov 14, 2008, 01:45 AM great news
Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: trilliwig on Nov 14, 2008, 05:36 AM Agreed, it's good to hear they're moving forward on this. And it gives me an excuse to watch bad sci-fi!
Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: AlexG on Nov 14, 2008, 06:40 AM Its from last year, and not in my WW costume, which I actually am working on! ~Mimi Glad to know you've still working on it, perhaps as a New Years Eve costume? Oh, and maybe as an alternative, I would suggest She-Hulkie - you certainly went "savage" in verbally smashing siouxcountry @ Unrealmuscle. Bravo, and well done! 8) Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: Mimi on Nov 14, 2008, 04:57 PM Alex ~ You saw that, did you? Ughhhh... ::) I never get that mad on forums, but for some reason, that guy's lunacy just set me off. I did go all 'She-Hulk' on him, and gave him a thrashing he rightfully deserved. I guess a lot of it was because I feel that this is a great chance to "mainstream" FFB'ers, something I've been championing for a while... A lot of it is just because I'm tired of seeing a woman with muscle portrayed as a freak , or as a bumbling baboon in most mainstream commercials or TV shows. I was totally stoked when I saw their casting notice, especially when they planned to build an entire episode around a FBB and the trials and issues of being a FBB'er in society. I thought that was a FANTASTIC premise.
And I am soooooooo thrilled that my Buff Doll Mel is in it too! I can't wait to see it!! But as for those idiots on UnReal, I tell ya... the tone and behavior of that board is... well, sickening to say the least. I think I'll probably leave, or just post to my chicas threads. Peace and Love, ~Mimi Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: Reason on Nov 14, 2008, 09:36 PM Finally getting a chance to reply to this thread again. I kept coming across that picture of Mimi and forgetting who I was and what I was doing...
Anyway, I'm so happy this is going ahead, but since it's Quantum Leap and they're only asking for 1-2 hours worth of work from the FBB, I hope that doesn't mean we're going to see a 6 foot man in his mid-thirties up on stage in a posing bikini! Anyway, I'm sure there will be creative ways around it, like mirrors in the gym and him through a camcorder, etc. At any rate, I hope this production puts female bodybuilding in a positive light, as it looks like the movie version of Chemical Pink is still in production and is likely to do plenty of damage if it ever gets made. Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: AlexG on Nov 15, 2008, 07:47 AM Alex ~ You saw that, did you? Ughhhh... ::) Ah, dear lady, there's lit'l that I miss. ;) Rest assured, you did real Amazons fans proud. ;D 8) But as for those idiots on UnReal, I tell ya... the tone and behavior of that board is... well, sickening to say the least. I think I'll probably leave, or just post to my chicas threads. Well, as I told - I think it was Chris, that I prefer to stealth surf there, as I as do with other forum boards. Collecting choice intel on the latest news, photo-op or artwork of buffedness, then posting it here. Really, there is no better set of forums then Amaz0ns, IMHO - your one stop femuscle shop. ;D Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: Holiday on Nov 15, 2008, 09:54 PM Brilliant. Somebody made the Leap.
Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: CDR on Nov 16, 2008, 12:21 AM Quote I kept coming across that picture of Mimi and forgetting who I was and what I was doing... Yeah. Her picture is a little out of focus because every time they tried to take a focused pic of her the camera sensor burned. Sexiness overload!!!CDR Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: Mimi on Nov 19, 2008, 12:28 AM Wow, just came across this... looks like its REALLY official on IMDB.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3193714 Bravo, Melissa! I'm soooooooooooo jealous, but am happy for you, baby doll... now I want to go buff all out. Thought about posting that at UnReal, but then again... ::) XOXO's ~Mimi Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: AlexG on Nov 19, 2008, 07:37 AM Thought about posting that at UnReal, but then again... ::) XOXO's ~Mimi Awww, don’t waste your time with ‘em, let those sorry excuses live in ignorance. I would, however, suggest that you update the Muscle Mayhem thread you started with the new info. They were much more positive to the original proposition of a QL FBBr episode. Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: Mimi on Nov 19, 2008, 01:13 PM Yes they were, Alex... much more open to it. Good idea, I already shared that with the MM boards!
I am so excited for her! Not many chances like this come by. XOXO's ~Mimi Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: fbbfan on Nov 19, 2008, 09:38 PM I would have dug seeing someone like Betty Pariso, Lisa Aukland, Gina Davis or maybe even Kristy Hawkins in the role.
But some female muscle exposure is better than none, even though she seems more like Fitness. Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: Tonus on Nov 19, 2008, 10:10 PM Melissa seems pretty muscular to me, a bit beyond the fitness level. Or at least from the handful of pictures I have seen, I have no idea if she has slimmed down (muscle-wise I mean). She seems like a good choice for mainstream coverage; very attractive, muscular but not as large as some female BBs, she seems like a nice 'middle ground' as it were.
Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: fbbfan on Nov 19, 2008, 11:28 PM Melissa seems pretty muscular to me, a bit beyond the fitness level. Or at least from the handful of pictures I have seen, I have no idea if she has slimmed down (muscle-wise I mean). She seems like a good choice for mainstream coverage; very attractive, muscular but not as large as some female BBs, she seems like a nice 'middle ground' as it were. That is cool. Glad you dig her. She has a very boring("safe") look to her, been into female bodybuilders for over twenty years and she looks very underwhelming compared to the real muscle gals that really do need the exposure in Film and TV. Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: The_Collector_2 on Nov 20, 2008, 12:03 AM For mainstream TV, Melissa is still considered borderline roids believe it or not. So to get a body builder that's even bigger and more muscular than her would turn off a lot of people.
Though FBB's need exposure, the audience is just not ready to be dunked with Gina Davis, Heather Armbrust physiques, regardless of how beautiful the FBB is. Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: ant1937 on Nov 20, 2008, 02:34 AM Sad, but probably true on the bigger good looking girls. The HBO show did fbbs no favors. Melissa is blonde with a nice sized chest, so she has some of the things the mainstream likes.
Keep us up to date on the show. Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: Mimi on Nov 20, 2008, 10:41 AM I would think that Gina Davis would be ideal for a show like that! If they follow through with that they said they’re going to do, then the bigger the better I believe! Apparently, this next episode would center on the FBB herself, and what discrimination she faces AS a FBB’er. This is what they announced at first:
“Depending on the success of this re-launch, we'll shoot an entire episode around this 'leap', featuring your character as the lead role in a possible future production. If we shoot the next episode, the show will tackle the issues of a woman's acceptance as a legitimate bodybuilder. While we (the Producers) are no experts in the professional bodybuilding arena, we are seeking a uniquely beautiful woman who is big and muscular.THRILLED to see a production company (big or small) be brave enough to tackle an issue like that. Granted, its not a ‘front burner’ issue, but in terms of women’s rights, I champion that, and would LOVE to see ANY show take on society’s hang ups with muscle on a woman. I haven’t heard back from them about the story (yes, I begged them to let me read the script), but I am really hoping they go for it. *Sighs* Ahh, a girl can dream… Peace and Love, ~Mimi Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: cpbell0033944 on Nov 20, 2008, 04:14 PM Well, I think the operative caveat here is
Quote Depending on the success of this re-launch, we'll shoot an entire episode around this 'leap', featuring your character as the lead role in a possible future production. If we shoot the next episode, the show will tackle the issues of a woman's acceptance as a legitimate bodybuilder. If people are not engaged by, or even repelled by this storyline and the way Melissa is portrayed, then they won't be likely to take it further. Of course, I'd love to see it succeed, but I doubt we'll see a Hawkins-style physique being positively-portrayed for the foreseeable future. There, let's hope I put a jinx on the prevailing view and the public take FBBers to their collective heart! 8) ;D Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: AlexG on Nov 22, 2008, 07:52 AM Gina would a nice choice, but for me, I'd prefer Shawna Walker - tall, as well as buffed. ;)
Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: cpbell0033944 on Nov 22, 2008, 03:34 PM Gina would a nice choice, but for me, I'd prefer Shawna Walker - tall, as well as buffed. ;) Speaking of Ms Walker - Alex, wht o you think about her appearance in her most recent shoots? Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: AlexG on Nov 23, 2008, 07:37 AM Given her near-six-foot height, she seems to have a well-balanced physique and (in her pics) radiates a confident aura of: This is what I am, accept it if you will, and fine if you don’t.
Speaking of Ms Walker - Alex, wht o you think about her appearance in her most recent shoots? Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: cpbell0033944 on Nov 23, 2008, 11:14 AM Given her near-six-foot height, she seems to have a well-balanced physique and (in her pics) radiates a confident aura of: This is what I am, accept it if you will, and fine if you don’t. My view also. Thanks for your comment. Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: ant1937 on Nov 28, 2008, 02:05 AM Gina would rock if she was that off season 215 pounds with the soft voice from a few years ago. She was as good as it gets off season that year. She was real strong, athletic, and could fight too at that size. Unheard of for a woman that thick.
I think she's gotten kind of skinny these days...relatively speaking. Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: fbbfan on Nov 29, 2008, 03:23 AM I would have dug seeing someone like Betty Pariso, Lisa Aukland, Gina Davis or maybe even Kristy Hawkins in the role. But some female muscle exposure is better than none, even though she seems more like Fitness. I mentioned Gina Davis early on, and would like to remind folks how hot a female bodybuilder can be. They can be sexy as hell, and Gina is damn hot. I would pay good money to see female muscle like that in a positive light and on television, and for that matter, I would love to see it up in the big screen. Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: The_Collector_2 on Nov 29, 2008, 04:43 AM Most of us would pay good money to do that, problem is our form of good money, is not rich. We're broke and are a small few and is therefore not enough to drive a production company to do FBB's justice. Unless the mainstream market is tapped and that's obviously a catch 22. In order to get mainstream into it they need to see FBB's in a positive light, but in order to show FBB's in a positive light mainstream needs to show an interest in the project.
Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: cpbell0033944 on Nov 30, 2008, 08:37 AM Most of us would pay good money to do that, problem is our form of good money, is not rich. We're broke and are a small few and is therefore not enough to drive a production company to do FBB's justice. Unless the mainstream market is tapped and that's obviously a catch 22. In order to get mainstream into it they need to see FBB's in a positive light, but in order to show FBB's in a positive light mainstream needs to show an interest in the project. Which means the only way around tht conundrum is what we're discussing here. Therein lies the problem. From the point of view of many of us, Melissa isn't big enough (although I'm happy) and the project isn't big enough. Trouble is, for every 1 person who'll see this and be captivated by Melly-Mel and femuscle as a concept, there'll be 2 or 3 who will experience the "Ewww" reaction. Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: Mimi on Dec 05, 2008, 12:46 PM This looks interesting...
Looks like Melissa is out, and they've got a new actress in for the 'Leap'. Beth Horn, aka 'Venom' from the Gladiator TV show. WOW... (http://racsofilms.com/Images/QL-beth.jpg) http://racsofilms.com/QL-casting.htm Darn... I was kinda hoping to see what they would do with Melissa, but I'm just curious as to what happened. Hmmm... anyone know? ??? XOXO's ~Mimi Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: BlackKusanagi on Dec 05, 2008, 08:07 PM No but this does bring up an interesting query...
Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: Lingster on Dec 05, 2008, 10:21 PM I'm aware of three ridiculously foxy muscle chicks in Chicago, including Beth. (Sorry, Mimi, but to the best of my knowledge they all like fellers.) They are:
Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: AlexG on Dec 06, 2008, 06:59 AM Seems they're now going for the Glam over the Am in the azon for this production. 8)
Sarah Dunlap also lives in Chicago. Might not qualify as foxy, but certainly as buffy. ;) Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: cpbell0033944 on Dec 07, 2008, 05:27 PM Interesting development... :-\
Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: Fett on Dec 07, 2008, 09:08 PM Phoenix from Gladiators also lives in Chicago.
Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: Mimi on Dec 08, 2008, 08:35 PM I just saw these over on the QL boards, and thought these looked great! I was a bit sad not to see Melissa in the role, but think they pulled it off nicely... of course, I need to see it first. ;)
I just hope they do a FBB true justice!! Peace and Love, ~Mimi (http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/9436/qlnl1bq8.th.jpg) (http://img152.imageshack.us/my.php?image=qlnl1bq8.jpg) (http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/5319/qlnl2ov7.th.jpg) (http://img152.imageshack.us/my.php?image=qlnl2ov7.jpg) Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: Reason on Dec 09, 2008, 06:37 PM Love the 80s hair and makeup on Beth! As for her casting, is it a coincidence that she works for NBC and NBC own the rights to Quantum Leap? Maybe the producers of this fan-film did a deal, so NBC would get some cross-promotion out of it.
Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: cpbell0033944 on Dec 10, 2008, 12:25 PM Now that's BIG hair! :o ;D
Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: fbbfan on Dec 12, 2008, 12:18 AM Lame....
Total cop-out. Fuck Quantum Leap, and yes, I actually used to watch the show back in the day. Not surprised at choice of so-called bodybuilder since I seem to remember how bad the final episode was. Screw it, way to safe. People seem to forget how damn popular Chyna used to be when she was muscular back when WWF was still cool. People can respond to a visually striking muscular woman in the media, I am convinced. Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: The_Collector_2 on Dec 12, 2008, 12:43 AM I am not convinced. Though people did respond OK to Chyna, I would say that was a vocal minority. Compared to the thousands of comments left on youtube essentially saying "Eew, she's a man!"
At least you can see some muscle on Beth, regardless of the fact that she's a little bit tiny mass wise. Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: cpbell0033944 on Dec 20, 2008, 11:04 AM I am not convinced. Though people did respond OK to Chyna, I would say that was a vocal minority. Compared to the thousands of comments left on youtube essentially saying "Eew, she's a man!" At least you can see some muscle on Beth, regardless of the fact that she's a little bit tiny mass wise. Agreed. I'd have preferred to have seen Mel in the role (or Cindy or...) but Beth is still impressive by everyday standards. Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: ant1937 on Dec 25, 2008, 03:09 AM We used tyo see fbbs on tv quite often in the 90's. Every week and they made appearances on talk shows and even in sitcoms. The girls now are bigger and stronger. What happened? It seems like Hollywood went against them altogther aftyer about 2000 or so. The roids witch hunt these days certainly does not help. You see less men in bbing on TV as well.
The mandy Blank spin city thing was awful. She's hot too and the guy is looking to run. Colette nelson has had a few things, but the portrayals of her on FX were not great a couple of years back. Too bad. Even the wwe is mostly skinny chicks. No Aysa or Chyna. Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: cpbell0033944 on Dec 25, 2008, 11:38 AM Even the wwe is mostly skinny chicks. No Aysa or Chyna. You're surely forgetting the luscious Beth Phoenix? Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: ant1937 on Dec 25, 2008, 07:01 PM Didn't forget Beth. She's anice addition, but she seems a tiny bit smaller the last I saw. Nothing along the Chyna or Aysa lines. Don't forget how skinny most of those other girls on the roster are. Easy to be an amazon queen amongst skinny girls.
I do like Beth...don't get me wrong. Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: BlackKusanagi on Dec 26, 2008, 01:01 AM You're surely forgetting the luscious Beth Phoenix? I would get powerbombed into a table for a chance with her~. XD Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: Mimi on Dec 26, 2008, 03:21 PM Big or not, I was just glad to see someone finally get the role, and possibly be in a role that is positive and interesting instead of being portrayed as a freak or something unnatural. My personal preference was someone big, thick, and juicy like Annie R or Cindy Phillips, but I was just glad to see someone looking to cast a FBB for a real role of substance and meaning...
And besides, taking into account the mess that exploded at UnReal, Beth was probably their only choice. XOXO's ~Mimi Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: AlexG on Dec 26, 2008, 03:38 PM **Chuckling drily** :D Sounds like a hamburger from Wendy's. ;)
My personal preference was someone big, thick, and juicy . . . Yes, the unreal gang - they really are their own worst enemy. >:( Quote And besides, taking into account the mess that exploded at UnReal, Beth was probably their only choice. Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: BlackKusanagi on Dec 26, 2008, 04:57 PM I DESERVE A HOT TASTY BURGER! *raises fist and is shot for even bringing it up*
Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: ant1937 on Dec 26, 2008, 05:58 PM Can you guys clue me in on the mess over at unreal? I don't go there much and rarely watch the wwe any longer. Too much talking and the girls are too thin for me. They are hot for sure. Don't get me wrong.
Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: AlexG on Dec 27, 2008, 06:26 AM Careful, I know my Ezekiel 25:17 and ain't afraid to use it. ;)
I DESERVE A HOT TASTY BURGER! *raises fist and is shot for even bringing it up* Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: AlexG on Dec 27, 2008, 07:14 AM Mimi is the one who can give you the best answer, but basically, in a thumbnail, they reacted with (and I'm probably being kind here) disdain to the concept of a Quantum Leap episode featuring a FBBr in the role of the "crisis point personage" that the character Sam Beckett leaps into and takes over.
Just actually why they blew it off . . . well, they can be an intensive lot, vocally outspoken about their view(s) on FBBing, sometimes to their own detriment. In this case, my observation of it was that they felt burned one too many times by other past FBBr appearances in television/movies and instantly rejected it at once. Now to be fair, a very few there did favor it, tepidly, but were overwhelmed by the tidal wave of negative voices. An example of: if we can’t have it our way, then we’d prefer nothing at all. As a result, based on their reaction, the producers seeing this nearly killed the project. My own view is, they should have come to forums like Amaz0ns for a broader sampling of the potential acceptance of it. Can you guys clue me in on the mess over at unreal? I don't go there much and rarely watch the wwe any longer. Too much talking and the girls are too thin for me. They are hot for sure. Don't get me wrong. Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: cpbell0033944 on Dec 27, 2008, 10:40 AM As AlexG alludes to, they seemingly had a pissy fit about the prospect of an FBBer appearing in the mainstream. I suspect this panicked them as they want to keep FBBing for themselves and are a very reactionary group of people. I learned this to my cost (I cancelled my account there as a result of being shouted down when I dared to disagree with the party line).
Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: Mimi on Dec 27, 2008, 12:45 PM Much of that was truthfully my fault. I saw that casting notice on a Chicago actor’s board, and immediately threw it on UnReal and MM without thinking of a backlash or anything negative. Little did I know the cyclone that was just waiting to hit shore… *Sighs* ::) I genuinely meant to post it as assistance in getting the role cast. To me, it seemed like a genuine effort to legitimize a FBB actress/model instead of the freaks or brutes most are generally portrayed as in commercials or TV shows.
I stayed out of it for the most part until one particular post, and my fuse was spent. I apologized to the producers, who originally thought it was funny until they saw some of the comments that were made, and canceled the project ASAP, for which I suppose was in response to that (I don’t know though since they didn’t tell me). I got the impression they had no idea what they got themselves into when they saw the negativity. But alas, they cast the part, and Beth looks incredibly sexy. But in my perfect world, I would have had Nikki Fuller, Annie Rivieccio, and Cindi Phillips ALL make cameos lathered in oil… XOXO’s, ~Mimi Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: Reason on Dec 27, 2008, 10:22 PM Much of that was truthfully my fault. I saw that casting notice on a Chicago actor’s board, and immediately threw it on UnReal and MM without thinking of a backlash or anything negative. Little did I know the cyclone that was just waiting to hit shore… *Sighs* ::) I genuinely meant to post it as assistance in getting the role cast. To me, it seemed like a genuine effort to legitimize a FBB actress/model instead of the freaks or brutes most are generally portrayed as in commercials or TV shows. I stayed out of it for the most part until one particular post, and my fuse was spent. I apologized to the producers, who originally thought it was funny until they saw some of the comments that were made, and canceled the project ASAP, for which I suppose was in response to that (I don’t know though since they didn’t tell me). I got the impression they had no idea what they got themselves into when they saw the negativity. But alas, they cast the part, and Beth looks incredibly sexy. But in my perfect world, I would have had Nikki Fuller, Annie Rivieccio, and Cindi Phillips ALL make cameos lathered in oil… XOXO’s, ~Mimi What makes all the fuss beyond ridiculous is the fact that the movie isn't about female bodybuilding at all. It's set in Paris in 1997 during the events leading up to Diana's death. My guess is that the female bodybuilder part will just be a few seconds at the end of the movie, when Sam Beckett looks into a mirror after making another leap. I, personally, think it will make a good surprise ending, and definitely in line with the sort of humor they had in the original series. However, I do think the surprise would have been amplified if the bodybuilder was heavyweight size, just from a humour point of view. I guess it's possible that if they ever do a second movie, it will be focused on female bodybuilding in the 80s, so perhaps they were conscious of that as well. Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: ant1937 on Dec 28, 2008, 01:20 AM Thanks for the update. I thought this was why the wwe was staying away from fbbs, but you explained why Qauntum leap is. Thanks. I guess I can see why NBC is in the toilet. Network management boggles my mind these days. I can't believe some of what I see and know goes on. Blows me away.
Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: Reason on Dec 28, 2008, 09:42 AM Thanks for the update. I thought this was why the wwe was staying away from fbbs, but you explained why Qauntum leap is. Thanks. I guess I can see why NBC is in the toilet. Network management boggles my mind these days. I can't believe some of what I see and know goes on. Blows me away. I'm not sure if you know this yet, but the Quantum Leap project is a non-profit fan project and has nothing to do with NBC, although the production team may have sussed them out first to make sure they weren't in danger of being sued. This is the sort of thing I would love to see our community do one day. Instead of bitching about muscular female characters never being used in mainstream movies, we could just make one ourselves. All the reasons people give for it being impossible are being disproved by these guys as we speak! I personally love the WWE for how prominently it features athletic and muscular women. I mean when I watched it in the 80s as a kid, I don't remember seeing any female wrestlers at all, and certainly not super hot ones. Now there's a whole championship division, which gets a decent segment on every episode. Sure, I wish there was more than one with a Beth Phoenix type physique, but compared with the rest of the shows on TV, it's pretty damn amazing. Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: cpbell0033944 on Dec 28, 2008, 01:23 PM Mimi - it isn't your fault AT ALL. You did a good thing in bringing attention to a potentially exciting project. The fault lies entirely with the loons over at Unreal who wouldn't know a good thing if it hit them in the face. What on earth did they find to bitch about? How could there be any complaint about the casting of an FBBer in a positive role such as this? It's astonishing. You're better-off away from there. I had a similar situation - I dared mention the s-word a couple of times and, on the second occasion, had a nasty, spiteful reply to my post telling me to shut up and trying to instruct me what I could and could't say. I made no accusations of abuse about any competitors, just general points about the problems faced by FBBing. The hostility came, I think, for 2 reasons.
Firstly, they didn't dare mention the s-word. It's taboo. Somehow, mentioning steroids is, to them like slapping all FBBers in the face. Secondly, some there actually seemed turned-on specifically by the androgenisation itself. No problem, I don't care what floats their boat, but I did not like being sneered-at when I said that I disliked square jaws, heavy brow arches etc. It's a matter of personal preference. I love this place because we are hosted by a benevolent dictator who, with the help of folks like AlexG, makes sure that 99.9% of the c*** that infests other sites stays away. I may disagree with Lingster on many subjects, but, as a host, he is fearless in standing-up for athletic women and those of us who love, appreciate and support them without preventing lively debate and differing opinions. Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: luvmuslgirls on Dec 28, 2008, 02:51 PM Been keeping my eye on this thread. Taking,and slightly changing, a quote from the movie "Contact". "This is the way it's been done for many years. Take small moves people, small moves."
Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: Mimi on Dec 29, 2008, 12:05 AM Thank you for those sweet words, Chris. :-* You’re so sweet. I know that I didn’t cause it to start, but part of me felt bad for beginning the torrent of pessimism and BS there. It was an eye opening experience for me, showing me a side of the FBB fan realm I truly don’t care for.
On the upside (and in fantasy), I just was gloating about Alina Popa on her thread, and would have LOVED to see her in this particular role. I can only hope that there is a serious attempt at a second episode in this fan-related series that focuses on a FBB in a role of substance and reality. What made Quantum Leap so good was putting Sam into real people’s lives and experiencing things through their eyes. I can just imagine how wonderful it would be to delve into a fictitious FBB character, and what possible issues or dreams she could have in an episode. I have e-mailed the producers as to some ideas for this concept, but have yet to hear back from them about this. I truly think that if this show is re-launched in some way (as they hope to do), then a FBB episode could possibly be a reality. But yes, Reason, this particular episode in centered on Diana and the day she died. I think you are right in that they are showing Sam leaping into a FBB as the next episode though, but I am not sure. Peace and Love, ~Mimi Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: cpbell0033944 on Dec 29, 2008, 04:34 PM Interesting that they're seguing from Diana to an FBBer. :-\ Of course, FBBing then was healthier than now.
I'm now just going to read your post in Alina's thread, but I already like the idea! Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: Holiday on Feb 08, 2009, 09:15 AM I'm surprised that Beth Horn got the role instead. But I'm glad somebody we know got the role. "Fancypants" is still in production so we'll have to wait and see how she does in that.
Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: Mimi on Feb 09, 2009, 11:53 AM I just went to their site, and they have a new trailer up (http://racsofilms.com/QL-trailers.htm)... no Beth Horn in it, but makes me curious as to how she fits in this. It looks fairly decent... for a fan film, that is. ;D The poster looks good enough too!
XOXO's ~Mimi Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: Mimi on Mar 11, 2009, 01:14 AM Wow, it looks like Beth Horn will be appearing alongside the cast and crew at the premiere in Hollywood! WOW!!! :o
I'm curious if this should be made into a different thread, announcing this? A great chance for fans to meet Venom from Gladiator!! Here's the direct link under the events for March 27! (http://leapback2009.com/events.htm#SCHEDULE%20OF%20EVENTS) I am sooooooooo happy to see (at long last) a buff lady get some well deserved press and be included as a legit actress! Yea! ;D XOXO's ~Mimi Title: Re: Quantum Leap casting call for female bodybuilders Post by: cpbell0033944 on Mar 11, 2009, 01:59 PM Wow, it looks like Beth Horn will be appearing alongside the cast and crew at the premiere in Hollywood! WOW!!! :o I'm curious if this should be made into a different thread, announcing this? A great chance for fans to meet Venom from Gladiator!! Here's the direct link under the events for March 27! (http://leapback2009.com/events.htm#SCHEDULE%20OF%20EVENTS) I am sooooooooo happy to see (at long last) a buff lady get some well deserved press and be included as a legit actress! Yea! ;D XOXO's ~Mimi Cool! Thanks Mimi! 8)
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