We recently chatted with Spencer Stander, an executive producer working in reality television, about his interest in casting for a show in Bend. Here’s what we learned. 1. He’s been to Bend before. About seven years ago, he shot a pilot for a show about a brewer that opened up a restaurant, called “Brewmasters.” Unfortunately, […]
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Letters 2/24-3/10
IN REPLY TO “OPEN YOUR EARS” (2/25) It is my understanding that local government and law enforcement officials attended a meeting just before the public session. That being said, perhaps the author should have contacted these agencies directly to inquire about their perceived lack of attendance. —Accurate Reporting Matters via bendsource.com You also might want […]
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The Price of Fame: The Reality of Television Contracts
By Christopher Heaps Reposted with permission from HeapsLaw.com The Source has a story this week about a mysterious casting company seeking Benditos who are interested in being on a “reality show” set here. Some people think it’s fake, and it sure is goofy. For example, the first version of the casting call webpage referred to […]
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Open Casting Call for Bend Reality TV Show
Do you ever think to yourself, “I should’ve been a star”? Well, listen up, because this may (or may not) be your chance. An unnamed, L.A.-based “boutique production company” is apparently casting for a reality show based in Bend. The company, which claims to have credits with HGTV and GSN, describes the hypothetical show on […]
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Paint the Town Red
Local body painter Natalie Fletcher wins “Skin Wars”
Naked reality television is totally in. With the advent of shows like “Dating Naked,” (exactly what it sounds like), “The Nak’d Truth” (like the “Real World” nudist colony edition) and “Naked and Afraid” (survivalists, minus clothing) nudity on television is trending. Richard Hatch from the first season of “Survivor” started a movement that took a […]
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Food Porn is On the Menu
How Tara Redfield went from food blogger to bonafide reality TV chef
Tara Redfield identifies herself as a food pervert. It might sound strange, but she means it in the most innocent of contexts. She’s obsessed with food, in every way. And, this fall, the former Sisters resident will appear on the new reality television competition, TNT’s “On the Menu” featuring hosts Chef Emeril Lagasse and Ty […]
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Skin Wars Viewing Party with Natalie Fletcher: Tonight at Silver Moon
After winning last week’s main challenge with a Rainbow Bright-esque decade theme painting, AND the previous week’s camouflage challenge (GO NATALIE!) Skin Wars returns tonight on GSN. Natalie Fletcher will be watching the show at Silver Moon Brewery at 6 pm. Grab a pint, and root for our favorite local celebrity. Here’s a sneak peek […]