NEWSFLASH - SEARCH FOR A 'FREESTYLE' STAR

"Freestyle" Your Way To Stardom!

Revolver Entertainment is teaming up with the social networking site Bebo and the National Basketball Association (NBA) in a unique initiative to search for talented individuals who can not only act but also bust some moves on the dance floor and master a ball on the basketball court.

The winning contestants will go on to take the lead roles in Freestyle, a British urban drama set in the competitive world of freestyle basketball.

Regional auditions will be held throughout January in London (10th), Manchester (17th) and Birmingham (18th), and lucky contestants who impress the judges will be invited to compete in the grand finals, which take place in London on the 24th January.

The "Search For A Star" competition will be judged by a panel of experts that includes Kolton Lee (Freestyle director and ex-professional basketball player), Kenrick "H20" Sandy (ace choreographer who has worked with the likes of Dizzee Rascal, Misteeq, Sugababes, Big Brovas and Fergie) and a special celebrity guest.

The NBA, which has made a long-term commitment to grow the game of basketball in the UK, will support "Search for a Star" by providing audition venues, talent scouts and basketball product for participants.

Kolton Lee, director of Freestyle said: "Basketball is the fastest growing sport in the UK and extremely popular with urban youths.

"Freestyle shows urban youth culture in the UK as it really is and we are keen for the cast of the film to reflect this.

"We are not just looking for actors but for young people who can relate to the subject matter, and we hope that Freestyle will provide a unique opportunity for their voices to be heard."
All entrants must register for their audition spot via the film's Bebo profile:

www.bebo.com/FreestyleMovie

Freestyle has been financed by Film London, BBC Films and the UK Film Council, and will be released in the UK in autumn 2009 by Revolver Entertainment.