(Pittsburgh)  Our L.A. sources inform us that young ProScout discovery Lili Reinhart is starring in a new citically applauded “reality show”; created by Duquesne University professor John Pollock (directed by Leo Eaton). 

Lili Reinhart (L) plays Leah in "Scientastic".

“Scientastic!” borrows creatively from other TV show idealogy, including “iCarly” and a hint of “Glee” as it tells the story of “real people”; i.e.  12-year-old Leah (Lili Reinhart), who records a webcast about broken bones after her best friend, Habiba (Habiba Hopson), is injured playing soccer. Leah is determined to learn (and teach others) about how bones heal as Habiba recuperates before “the big game.”

Leah is accompanied in her quest by her little brother, Axel (Joe Serafini), who imagines dancers who help teach about bones whenever the show dips into Axel’s imagination. 

Says (Director) Pollock, “It’s a television show aimed at children and families with the goal of showing how fun and accessible science is,” he says. “We’re using a live-action show, so there are real kids taking on the roles. They’re actually interviewing real scientists and experts each week.”

L.A. acting coach Chambers Stevens tipped us off about her project; seems Lili is just one of his numerous success stories.  Other clients of his include Jae Head (Blind Side), Hayley Holmes (Glee, Lie to Me, Good Luck Charlie), and Bridger Zadina (Disney Movie Surfers.

Way to go Lili!

(Toronto) We found ProScout alum Scott Emslie in Kelowna, BC; he attended Banff (or was it Calgary?) event.  In any case, he’s still enjoying a hot career.  We thought we’d show some photos of him since his Canadian mother agency recently thanked us (again) for turning them onto him.

Scott Emslie; the legend.

Besides looking good, this guys got a sense of humor too.  Most awkward modeling moment: “I’ve got lots but the one that sticks out in my mind was on one of my first jobs ever. It was a shoot for a Harlequin Romance cover; the scene took place in a hot steamy shower; the other talent I was working with was a smoking hot girl wearing pretty much nothing; my wardrobe was an itty bitty man-thong; we were told it was the climax of the book and we were to “release all of our pent-up raw sexual tension in a passionate kiss…” what the hell kind of job is that?!? As sweet as it sounds I spent that whole time thinking about baseball and accidentally turning the cold water on so that I didn’t pop out of my man-thong…”

Way to go Scott… always  remain cool under pressure! 

What’s better than one Scott?  How about five…?

Scott, the perfect party man (in five parts).

Agencies include Giovani, Sutherland, Nous, Uniuty Munich, MAx Capetwon, Future Milan.

(Los Angeles)  ProScout discovery Israel Broussard has come a long way since growing up Mississippi; his first major feature film, “Flipped“  (Warner Brothers) is now showing in wide release across the country. As the tagline goes, “you never forget your first love”.  Broussard is getting big buzz in L.A.;  he looks to be a rising star.

Israel & Ariel Winter at the L.A. premier of "Flipped".

... in nationwide theatres.

The film is directed by Rob Reiner, famous for hits like “Stand By Me”, “When Harry Met Sally”, The Princess Brides” (not to mention being a cast member of historic tv show “All in the Family”.  The flick is getting great reviews, people are raving about the killler soundtrack of nostalgic 50’s music.  The film was shot mostly on location last year in Ann Arbor, Michigan. 

Israel, shortly after ProScout.

Here’s to good box office Israel!

(Los Angeles)  ProScout discovery Tiana Zarlin is the “Lady in Red”; making a splashy appearance in Disney’s phenom band The Jonas Brothers’ new music video “Drive”.  From the Denver area,  Tiana attended a ProScout event in Kansas City before winding her way back to Los Angeles as an actress; Miami as a model.  

Tiana is front and center in the video; joining other ProScout discoveries who’ve starred as the “love interest” spotlight for artists Justin Timberlake, J-Lo, Black-Eyed Peas, Britney Spears, an Mos Def to name a few.

Tiana is 'lady in red' in "Drive" video.

Tiana, in B&W...

We wish her luck…. and more hot videos, please!

(Bellevue, WA)  Flashing smiles from Oregon, Washington, Idaha, Alaska, and British Columbia, Canada; recent pre-selected attendees arrived on Seattle’s East Side (Bellevue, WA) to meet the nation’s best agents.  It was ProScout in the NorthWest, and surprising successes were in store.

ProScout meeting held on Seattle's "East Side".

Top callback honors seemed to go to a 13 year old (read below)

Twelve year old “” from Victoria, B.C. seemed at first to be top callback talent; then along came Alana Brand (from WA) rivaling with several fashion agencies in pursuit.

Alana Brand with many callbacks

ProScout will return to Seattle in January of 2011…. stay tuned for details!

(Hollywood) Whats’ new for ProScout discovery Garrett Hedlund? Movie theatres everywhere are showing the stunning trailer from Disney’s upcoming ”Tron Legacy“.  Starring Garrett Hedlund, model/actress Olivia Wilde and Oscar winning Jeff Bridges, the film spotlights Hedlunds portrayal of a tech-savvy 27-year-old son looking into the his father’s disappearance (into the gaming world, literally). 

Garrett dons his helmet...

Hedlund finds himself pulled into the same world of fierce programs and gladiatorial games where his father (Jeff Bridges) has been trapped for 25 years (the original Tron was a huge cult hit). Geeks will go crazy December 2010 while others will delight in the Daft Punk soundtrack.  What else is hot? 

Olivia heats up plot with Hedlund in Tron Legacy

Cast: Olivia Wilde, Garrett Hedlund, Jeff Bridges

new Sci-fi sex symbol, Oliva Wilde

You might think the estrogen might be lacking in this movie, but Olivia Wildedoes not disappoint. As her 2009
spread in GQ showed, her presence cannot be ignored.  Disney hopes the film to be among the Christmas seasons
biggest money makers – and the merchandising game will be off the charts. 

Wilde & Hedlund at Comic Con 2010

Make that EPIC merchandising. The film opens nationwide on screens and IMAX 3-D on December 17.

(Chicago) It was hot, it was summer, and it was ProScout Chicago (‘10) event  last week at the Hyatt Regency Rosemont.  Top callback honors went to lovely Mackenzie Vavra of Rockford (IL); top guy honors went to Louis Bonfante of Dublin (OH).  The industries best-of-class model & acting agencies were all in the house.

Didiayer Snyder, fresh from hosting the star arrivals at the Daytime Emmy Award show in Las Vegas shared MC duties at ProScout.

Mackenzie Vavra snagged 15 fashion agent callbacks, snapped here by Supreme Models NYC.

Below are more pics and raw clips…  enjoy!

Top dude Louis Onfante (age 19) from Ohio snapped by Click NY agent Paul Blasack.

Shilah Glebke scouted by IMG agency NYC.

Young Kai Gerov hit it off with major youth agencies

Hope Lauter interviews with elite management firm Brillstein Entertainment.

Joseph Lee tries to land a model girlfriend (Natalie Courtright, age 14 from Bloomington, IL); boys will be boys! Both had plenty callbacks...

Nicole Johnson, ready to launch dreams

Jaden & Danea O'Dell (with mom & dad), all smiles in the callback room.

Sudanese beauty Nyanyai Deng considers career advice from agencies in the callback room.

Next ProScout event will in Scottsdale at the stunning Hyatt  Regency Gainey Ranch (Scottsdale, AZ).  You bring the swimsuit and bathing suit….  we’ll bring the agents!

See you all in Scottsdale at end of July.  Our summer wrap-up event will be in Seattle, Washington (August 28&29, 2010).

(Kansas City) Holy BBQ!  In the Fountain City, ProScout helped find a pack of talented beauties – from age 4 up to 40.  Yep, two 40+ age men made the callback room!  Sandwiched in between a bevy of skyscraper girls, actors, youth… even a former NFL player (from the San Diego Chargers) was in the audience. The magnificent Midwest! 

Top callback female (tie)Jayden Barnes & Paul from Click Models, ProScout 2010

ProScout's Al Jones & Amanda Narverud, top female (tie)

Let’s get to the photo wrap-up, and a few snappy videos (courtesy of our Flip cam)!

Like unedited videos?  Here are a few favorite mini-flicks.

Next ProScout event will be Chicago July 17 & 18… then on to Phoenix/Scottsdale Arizona on July 31 & August 1. We’re doing out part to make the Summer of 2010 a great one!

(Orlando)  Top model & acting agencies gathered recently for a ProScout event held over Memorial Day weekend in the new towers of the luxurious Peabody Resort Orlando.  New beauties emergerd from Florida, Cuba, even Argentina and Brazil.  And,  did we mention Sweden?  You’ll see below…

Jorge Alvarez (age 6), celebrates becoming top callback talent.

From the “WOW… really? department”; top callbacks honors went to 6 year old JORGE ALVAREZ (above) from Largo, FL. His mother Hazely was in happy tears as agents unofficially hailed him the most marketable young talent they had seen this year.  But the rest of the talent was supreme – below are just a few photos:

Josephine Sellberg (age 16, Sarasota by way of Sweden) was overall top female.

Rachel and Abigail Clanton meet Request models, NYC

Young Angelina Kulo meets the House of Reps, Los Angeles

Tiffany England, rising star and ProScout 5-star "one to watch"!

Katie Moore could be the surprise of the year; IMG, Supreme, Elite, Ford, and other fashion-ista heavyweights were feeling the supermodel love.

Ansley Manning (and mom) meets Tana from Coast to Coast, Los Angeles

Isaiah Fanfan interviews with top L.A. agency C.E.S.D.

Tuanh Truong adds Far East spice; many agent callbacks.

Joseph Falfella hits agent paydirt; his delighted mom in background.

Danielle Kirby with friends and moms...

Top agencies IMG, Elite, Ford, Wilhelmina, and most every other To-20 agency was present; acting an braoadcast agencies also were scouting the Florida peninsula.  We shot numerous un-edited video clips of participants – take a look at some selects below.

ProScout’s next summer events bring our A-List agencies to Kansas City (MO) on June 12 and 13. 

Our Next Event:  July is our Chicago event; held on July 17 & 18.  Be there, or be missed!

(Minneapolis)  Agents from the USA all arrived at the Hilton Minneapolis recently, all in sync for the ProScout event covering parts of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, an the Dakotas.  All that was missing was a visit from the Cohen brothers directing another great film. Fargo, anyone?

Elite agent Mikki Schneider interviews Lauren J...

Top guy Stephen Donica gets snapped by MC2 agency

Jarrod Meagher (Canada) shows his body art. He got great results, a crowd favorite.

Top callback female Audra Maris, headed to NYC it seems. A beauty!

Top Callback person was Stephen Donica; top girl honors went to Aura Mari.  But the agent interest was spread to a wide variety of people, of all ages categories.  Here are some photos, see and enjoy!

JJ from Rival Mgmt snaps a new discovery during callbacks.

Vison agent welcomes Jennnifer Toso to show-biz; she was in L.A. just a week later.

See below a few unedited video clips shot on FlipCam…

Next ProScout event will be Kansas City (MO) on June 12 & 13… then Chicago on July 17 & 18. 

 ProScout…. We’re finding the Stars of Summer 2010!