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Im a little Scared now Because I was just emailed last week by Kenny Bowser and he seems so sure about everything I mean he asked for the money But I havent sent it in yet thank god to that Cause from what I'm hearing it sounds like a scam I had emailed him at first asking him exactly why they needed a fee of 288.00 and he told me they were for casting cards I had told him I know that they're are alot of Companies that like to scam people and I just wanted to make sure I understand everything and he said he was going to get in contact with me he finally did and explained to me that they do all the work they contact me to let me know when there are any casting calls or auditions for any shows and if it so happens that they're is a casting call out of state that they fly me there pay for me to stay in a hotel and as well spare me some cash to have But im so scared now i dont know exactly what to do if anyone knows anything about the company or if it really is a Scam please email me thank you I would highly appreciate it..

jnez814@hotmail.com

Don't send these [***] anything. My brother was dumb enough to give them the money, and he didn't hear a word from them ever again. Whenever he called, they didnt answer nor would they email him back. They don't have an address either, so there was no way of contacting these guys and they straight robbed him. If they call u and u ask about that, they say that it's because these people are angry they didnt get picked. The scam is nobody gets picked and they say the same crap to everybody. Don't give them money they are a fraud company. BTW: Be careful what you say to them on the phone because they record all phone calls and they don't tell u or even ask for ur permission.

Stefanie called me saying she wanted me to be on tv. I don't know if these people think everyone is stupid, but everyone knows you never pay an agent up front. Period. Don't pay them, don't even give them the time of day, they could be calling from India or Mexico or Canada for all I know. I live in california, so I decided to take a drive to visit them after she called,the place is a mail outlet. Smells like a scam to me!

Stefanie called me saying she wanted me to be on tv. I don't know if these people think everyone is stupid, but everyone knows you never pay an agent up front. Period. Don't pay them, don't even give them the time of day, they could be calling from India or Mexico or Canada for all I know. I live in california, so I decided to take a drive to visit them after she called,the place is a mail outlet. Smells like a scam to me!

Has any one from HNE Castings tell anyone that the 288.75 is tax deductible? Stefanie Knott told me this andI am going to try this. Also, I have read the privacy and terms and the sound legit. I have contacted my lawyer and had him look at the contract and he said that it is a real contract. She also told me that I could get the pictures doen some were else, but if they don't pass what they are looking for, then you have to have then done again. Stefanie said that it would be better to have them do it so that I am not waisting money. People need to invest in themselves to get something out of it. Just like starting a business, you HAVE to spend money to make money. Any questions or suggestons (Idon;t want rude ones either) e-mail me and I will keep in touch and let every one know what is going on anders_timothy@yahoo.com

I was contacted by Frank Romo and after several emails and phone calls I finally spoke with him directly. He said that I passed what they were looking for of Extreme Body Makeover and I would be paid $15,000.00 and that I needed to pay $288 up front for him to put my profile with pictures together to send to the producer of Extreme Body Makeover. I emailed him the statement from their website which states "10% fee and we dont get paid until you do" I dont have that kind of money to just throw out there. And when I asked Mr. Romo about taking the $288 out with the 10% from the $15,000.00 he said, " you wont invest $288 in your furture then sorry we cant help you. I told him a person told me not to send money and he said they are not obliged by SAG or anything like that and they can request the money.

I live in Ohio and cannot go to every casting call and Mr. Romo got mean when I refused to send the money and began questioning things. I had applied for a make over for my up coming 25th wedding anniversary. Never thinking I would be called and when this call came in I was working and my coworkers were so excited for me, and myself excited that I could possibly get a makeover for myself I was on cloud nine! Then to find out the call from Mr. Romo at HNE Castings was a not a true thing hurt, and once again my run of luck stayed bad, but the one good thing was I did not waist money that I did not have to begin with and put more finacial tough times on myself or my family.

Has anyone had any luck with these people or is all negative?

Obviously. It isn't legit. I visited their "address" also and its just a bunch of mail boxes. That lady Stefanie called me too, sounds a little fishy. Anybody can make a fake contract. All I know is that casting calls are free and applying on a networks website is also free, so why pay for nothing?  If you have $300 extra bucks to waste then just send it over my way, I won't call or email you back just like these guys!

Obviously. It isn't legit. I visited their "address" also and its just a bunch of mail boxes. That lady Stefanie called me too, sounds a little fishy. Anybody can make a fake contract. All I know is that casting calls are free and applying on a networks website is also free, so why pay for nothing?  If you have $300 extra bucks to waste then just send it over my way, I won't call or email you back just like these guys!

- recieved a message from some dude and I left a message back... but now after looking at all you guys have to say... I now feel like I am going to be taken for a ride if we talk.  So now I will just ignore him when he calls back! Thanks for the info ! P.s  ... has n e one got on a show using these idiots?

About an hour ago i got off the phone with Greg Soblewski from H.N.E. Castings. He told me the details about possibly being on the next cycle of Americas Next Top Model. He said i could send the $300 to get my comp card created but i mentioned to him how i knew a professional photographer in my town who could do it cheaper. He agreed and said all i would have to do is send him the finalized comp cards.. my question is, he doesn't want money from me anymore but still is interested in helping me.. is this still a scam? Has anyone had any GOOD luck with these guys?

One thing that sounded fishy was when i asked them if they were based out of San Fransisco because i googled his area code 415 & thats the area code for San Fransisco and he said, "Uhm no were based out of Santa Clara..." hmmm, well the area code for that area is totally different.

Oh, i forgot to add this sort of [***] happend with me & John Casabloncas Modeling School... you get 11 lessons from a payed actor who teaches you how to turn 3 different ways.. & you pay 2grand for the lessons. NOT WORTH IT

wow, how could it be a scam if he let you get your own comp cards done?  sounds to me like you don't know a good opportunity when you see one.  

I dunno about the area code thing, but sounds to me like you just looked a gift horse in the mouth!

What has happened since you gave them money?? I gave money as well and now I am nervous..

Yes, I got a phone call yeserday and with a little research (very little research in fact) found this page as well as this http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080826182513AALJGjQ
And you're all of the same opinion.  Thank you to all!  And thank god for info like this on the interner or we'd all be uninformed.  :)

I'm a pretty smart girl. This H.N.E Hollywood North Entertainment is really fishy.. seemingly scamming. The better business bureau rates them a C-. They are really smooth talkers. I can't prove them to be legit.... nor can I disprove them. They claim they will set up a meeting/test film on film to verify you are who you say you are... and you are not shy of being on film. I probed and asked if you could do the meeting/test film, prior to sending them anything... This is what they said.

Greg Sobolewski to me
show details 5:42 PM (5 hours ago)
    
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Hey Sasha,

I have to schedule your casting for you.  I will not do any work for you, unless we proceed with the following steps:

a. contract faxed or mailed in
b. payment made for your cards

I will not put an effort, time, or money into you unless I can legally represent you.

Let me know how to proceed.
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When asked where I send the money.... this is the reply...

Hey Sasha,

Please send a money order for $288.75 US made payable to "Hollywood North Entertainment"

Please mail it overnight to:

MDP c/o HNE
1218 Lawrence Ave E
Toronto, Ontario
M3A1B9
CANADA

Please provide me with the tracking number.  Please enclose the contract in a separate envelope with "Attn: Greg Sobolewski" written on it.

Thanks

Greg Sobolewski to me
show details 5:25 PM (5 hours ago)
    
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Hey Sasha,

Please make the money order payable to 'Hollywood North Entertainment"

We have the printers use our credit account with them.

Thank you
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NAME _____________________DATE______________________Hollywood North EntertainmentHollywood North Entertainment65 Washington St1218 Lawrence Ave.Santa Clara, Ca 95050-6170Toronto, Ontario, Canada415 236 1424 /Fax 415-908-6719M3A 1B9This letter sets forth the agreement between us in the following numbered paragraphs:1.(a)After careful consideration, I hereby appoint Hollywood North Entertainment(“HNE”) and engage HNE as my exclusive personal manager for the Management Period (ashereinafter defined) in connection with those aspects of my career and to the extent set forthbelow, and HNE hereby consents to act as personal manager for the Management Period. As andwhen requested by me, HNE agrees to perform for me one or more of the following services inconnection with my career: (i)developing, negotiating, organizing, and administering income producing opportunitiesavailable as a result of my stature in the entertainment industry (e.g. licensing, endorsement, ,personalappearances, publishing, castings, modeling, photo shoots etc.);(ii)sending invoices and statements to clients and customers of mine;(iii)collecting fees for me for my outstanding receivables,.(iv)evaluating and advising as to requests for the use of my name, photograph, likeness, orother item intended to make reference to me(“CLIENT identification” );(v)providing such other services as shall from time to time be mutually agreed upon.(b)I further understand that HNE is not my employer nor does HNE control the terms andconditions of my services.Such supervision and control is the subject of the relationship between me andany firm which engages me to perform services for it. The terms and conditions of my services will bedetermined by me in consultation with HNE. HNE will notify me of offers for my services or for auditionsand interviews.2.(a)I agree to pay HNE a commission of 15% for any and all incoming producingopportunities secured on my behalf by HNE. Including, prize money and/or income secured as a result ofmyself being cast for various Reality TV shows through HNE, or income producing opportunities availableas a result of my relationship with HNE.(b)I shall not be required to pay HNE a commission with the respect to the provisions of ,orreimbursement of, travel or other expenses paid by my contracting parties in connection with my service
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3.The term of this agreement shall be for a period of one (1) year commencing this date. Thisagreement will be automatically renewed for one year unless I give written notice to you by registered mailat least (30) days prior to the end of the term of my intention to terminate. In the absence of notice, theagreement will continue to be renewed from year to year on its anniversary date.4I hereby agree that all direct out-of-pocket cost and expenses, aside from the initial production costof my talent cards (e.g., messenger, reproduction of talent cards, couriers etc) incurred by HNE will befully covered by HNE.5.Each party hereby represents and warrants to the other that it is not party to, or bound by, anycontract, the terms of which would be inconsistent with or contrary to the terms and conditions of thisAgreement. Each party agrees to indemnify the other from any claims arising from any breach of thisrepresentation and warranty.6.During the Management Period, I hereby appoint HNE as my agent and authorize HNE to:(a)negotiate and execute in my name agreements for any services or licenses related to theuse of talent7.I acknowledge that the performance of HNE’s services hereunder is in the capacity of anindependent contractor and that HNE is my personal manager and not my employer. I acknowledge andagree that I must obtain my health, accident and disability insurance and that HNE will not provide workerscompensation, unemployment compensation, and disability or employment benefits to me.I furtheracknowledge my responsibility in the payment of all income or other taxes and I agree to indemnify HNEand hold HNE harmless there from, and from any claims of liability for workers compensation,unemployment compensation or disability coverage related to me.8.HNE shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, reliance, special, punitive or consequentialdamages arising out of its performance under this agreement, whether or not HNE had been advised of thepossibility of such damages.9.During my Management Period, I grant to HNE the right to use my name, likeness, voice,biography, or other item intended to make reference to me in connection with promoting me.10.I acknowledge that HNE is my mother agent. I will not enter into international placement withoutHNE’s knowledge. I understand that I am liable for any damages that may incur if I do enter an agreementwithout their knowledge.11.This writing constitutes the entire agreement between us and may not be changed or modifiedexcept writing signed and dated by the party or parties to be charged thereby.Please indicate your acceptance and agreement by signing in the space herein below provided.Please Print Name,Accepted and Agreed:________________________________________________________ Clients signature


HOLLYWOOD NORTH ENTERTAINMENT CREDIT CARD AUTHORIZATION STATEMENT Account Number (if applicable): ………. Authorization Statement I, undersigned, ………………………………….. , hereby authorize my credit card to be chargedby Hollywood North Entertainment in the amount of $288.75. I also acknowledge that Iexpressly and irrevocably accept this charge. Furthermore, I understand that all sales arefinal.My Credit Card information is as follows:Credit Card Type:………………………………………………………………Credit Card Issuing Bank:………………………………………………………………Issuing Bank’s Phone Number:……………………………………………………………… (toll-free # on back of card) Card #:………………………………………………………………Expiration date:……………………………………………………………… CVV2/CVC2 Indicator:………………………………………………………… Name (as appears on card):………………………………………………………………Card Billing Address:………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………AMOUNT CHARGED:………………………………………………………………I hereby agree to the terms of this agreement in full.SIGNATURE OF CARDHOLDER:………………………………………………………………PLEASE PRINT NAME CLEARLY:………………………………………………………………DATE OF INITIAL CHARGE:………………………………………………………………


Pay if you want... I am going to pass. If I'm so fit for the part.. my sending in my video tape and app. to the actual network itself.

When asked why the money is sent to Canada:

Greg Sobolewski to me
show details 10:59 PM (7 minutes ago)
    
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Hey Sasha,

I'll see what I can do.

We have been using them for years, good people are hard to find. They moved to Canada for cheaper wages we still use them.  

Call me tomorrow morning.

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This company is a joke, they use fake names, and fake castings, ask for money to make zed cards from really poor quality pictures!haha!!I wonder how this kind of scam would work on any person. Trust me, I have been in 3 magazines,a calender, a national compaign... I worked with a lot of trustworthy people and "HNE" castings are not.

I got a call from kenny bowser today.I sent 6 pix and he said i'd be great for shows...He said he will sign me soon and have a contract.I was so happy, now im sad that [***] do this to people.oh well, thats life, i guess.