Save the Boom's latest publicity stunt: Men of Laguna calendar...
First it was the full-page ad in Variety trying to get the attention of Brad Pitt and George Clooney urging the superstars to save Laguna Beach's Boom Boom Room by buying the landmark gay bar. The Save the Boom committee never heard from the hearthrobs but they got plenty of ink.
I like this newest idea of theirs: SAVE the BOOM!!! (www.savetheboom.com) has announced that it will sponsor a first ever open casting to find the 20 best looking men in Laguna Beach for its 2008 Calendar. The open casting will take place on lucky Saturday, July 7, 2007 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Boom Boom Room, 1401 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA, according to Fred Karger, Founder of SAVE the BOOM!!!
“A panel of judges will be looking for the top 20 men, who will all have photo sessions with celebrity photographer Cristopher Lapp (http://www.cristopherlapp.com). The field will then be narrowed down to the final 12. The judges will then pick the top three who will win prize money. First Place finisher -- $500.00, Second Place -- $250.00 and Third Place -- $100.00.
Boom Boom Room bartenders Ryan and Tim (pictured above) sure look calendar ready to me and they are eligible to try out. “Everyone trying out must either live or work in Laguna Beach,” stated Karger. “We plan on selling the calendars around town and through a distributor. We will be presenting the good-looking men of Laguna Beach to the rest of country and the world.”
In addition to calendar photographer Cristopher Lapp, the first two announced judges will be noted Hollywood Casting Directors Paul Weber, head of casting for MGM Television Worldwide and Jason Wood, Independent Casting Director and former Manager, Talent and Casting at 20th Century Fox Television. Both Wood and Weber have worked extensively in film and television for over 15 years a piece. Other judges will be announced prior to the open casting.
There will be a panel of judges casting the 20 best looking gay and straight men who either live or work in Laguna Beach and are at least 18 years old. The Men of Laguna Beach Calendar will be sold as a fund raiser for SAVE the BOOM!!! (www.savetheboom.com) and local Laguna Beach charities.
Some of the rules: All models must sign releases in order to be eligible to appear in the calendar and receive the prize money. Suggested attire: shorts, board shorts, swimming suit along with a t-shirt or tank top. For more information: email savetheboom@aol.com or call 949.494.4750
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