This week's spam, I mean newsletter, contains his usual hawking of services, some legit, some questionable. Of course he takes a shot at Hollywood O/S for no reason. If anyone knows Aaron at AATMO.BIZ ( a new calling service) they might want to verify BAS's statement .
Here's BAS latest spam - Read On:
Hey dahardaway,
here's some BACKGROUND NEWS we hope you can use!
SET REPORTS: If you work a show where the conduct of the production staff is particularly rude or unprofessional let us know. We are the most widely read and respected background forum and productions DO notice when they get complaints about their show. Post your on-set experiences here and we'll take care of the rest! The two most complained about shows are currently "How I Met Your Mother" and "Shark" which oddly both have very nice stars.
DH: Is this true or are these just the shows that hate Brett? Since he likes to bash companies for personal slights you never know what's true. Maybe Brett got caught going through purses again or peeking at the kids on the set? Anyway, are these the worst shows in Hollywood? I'd like to hear the readers opinions because I don't believe one word that comes out of BAS mouth.
FREE CALLING SERVICE: Cynthia Huffman (formerly of Extras Management) has started her OWN service again and has more work than background actors. She has soooo much work, she's giving the FIRST TEN PEOPLE TO CALL a *FREE* month of service. She also has a "great no work / no pay policy". Cynthia works with not only Central casting but also Idel James, Extra Extra, and the other commercial companies too so her peeps get the high paying commercial gigs. For the free month you must join non-union and meet her high standards, but call her NOW 818-895-6446 and mention Background Beat!
DH: No problem with this. I have never worked with Cynthia but I'm sure she works hard for her clients.
Get a FREE rubber stamp to deposit all our background checks: http://www.backgroundbeat.com/index.php?showtopic=3000
DH: As usual, the snake forgets to mention the $5.45 shipping charge for the "free stamp." Hmmm the stamp is worth about 75 cents and you pay $5.45 for shipping. In what world is this a good deal?
Another NEW calling service AATMO.BIZ has opened by a (former?) fellow BG. Aaron worked at "Booked Talent" to learn the business but left as the service declined and everyone started to leave. Special congrats are in order as he was just approved by Central (no easy task). Aaron is one of the hardest working guys in the business and we wish him the best:. Registration info here: http://www.backgroundbeat.com/index.php?showtopic=2879. By the way - he will NOT work with HollywoodOS or Headquarters Casting. ;)
DH: This is the most troubling part of the email. Let's break it down first since BAS loves to twist the truth to feed his sickness.
A) No calling service uses Hollywood O/S, LA Casting, Extras Access or ANY other online casting service. Why, you ask? Because they're in the same business! A calling service has a roster of people that pay them to get work. Why would they ignore their own people and go out to an online service to fill slots? Typical BAS.
B) Why won't Aaron work with Headquarters? If he truly has the best interests of his clients at heart why would he disregard a company that gets as much work as any other boutique agency? If you're a member of Aatmo.biz you might want to ask this question. His job is to get you work, not turn his back on it. If you're SAG you know how hard it is out there. Would you hire a service that ignores SAG listings because he is friends with a low life like Brett? Personally I don't believe Aaron said any such thing.
C) If Aaron did say this then all current members of Hollywood O/S and Headquarters should boycott his service. Why support someone who supports a low life like Brett? What's fair is fair. Can someone please contact Aaron and see if he has been accurately quoted? I know BAS is a liar and would hate for Aaron to be lumped in with him if this isn't true.
Get your own website! Don't get scammed. How's $5.99 a year sound? http://www.backgroundbeat.com/index.php?showtopic=2892That's it for this edition, see you on set everybody!
DH: Ever hear of MySpace? It's free and you get a million times more exposure.
That's it for this week. Bullshitter Asshole Scumbag has been laying low so maybe he's smartening up. If any of you run into him on the set make sure the AD's and PA's know what he's all about. Keep him away from the kid's table.
Dan