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Speaking of the Simpsons, if you're a fan of this show - make a note: Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie Simpson are coming to life when a new live-action main title sequence is unveiled on The Simpsons, this Sunday at 8p on Fox. The classic Simpsons opener remains the same in every detail, down to the couch gag closer, but performed by real actors who want people to think they look like the Simpsons. The live action opening comes from a British team commissioned by the UK network Sky One as part of its p.r. campaign for the show.

And a couple casting calls:

Casting Call: Contestant submissions are open now through April 20 for Above the Line: America's Next Music Video Director. The show's winner will get to shoot a music video for a major recording artist and a one-year contract with a music video production company. All 14 contestants will live together in the Hollywood Hills from May 20 to August 20. More information can be found at www.nextmvdirector.com.

Casting Call: NorthSouth Prods is looking for a guy, between the ages of 25-35, who is not only intelligent, attractive and athletic, but also has martial arts skills and some on-camera experience. The gig is to host a documentary travel series. They need you to send a tape, and if you don't have one, then get your camcorder out and tell/show them your hosting skills and talk about your martial arts skills. Then send it asap (must get there before March 29), along with a headshot and resume, to: NorthSouth Productions, Attn: Casting, 134 West 26th Street, Ste 710, New York, NY 10001. Questions? casting@northsouth.tv. Good luck!