Some movie producers in Los Angeles had an idea – they would set up a website and auction off roles in their next movie project. But California authorities have ordered the site shut down because it violates state laws forbidding job applicants to pay for positions. – BBC 06/29/00
- BIDDING FOR WORK: “The project, called ‘Who Wants to Be a Movie Star?’ was designed to sell off speaking roles and behind-the-scenes jobs for a specific, yet-unnamed film project to the highest online bidders.” – Backstage 06/29/00