Spend New Years Day Watching IMTA Stars' DVDs!

Over the past year IMTA alums have participated in an extensive array of fabulous projects. We wanted to give you some ideas for relaxing and welcoming in the New Year! Here are some suggestions of IMTA alum's movies now out on DVD:

IMTA alum Sean Faris' feature film Forever Strong is now out on DVD! This awesome movie won an MTV Movie Award for BEST FIGHT in 2008! Sean won Junior Male Model of the Year when he competed at IMTA in 1999. Sean recently joined the cast of CW's runaway hit TV Vampire Diaries as Ben, an ex-high school football player and bartender at the local Mystic Grill. Ashton Kutcher, IMTA New York 1997, film Personal Effects is out on DVD. When Ashton competed he went head to head with IMTA alum and superstar Josh Duhamel. Ashton won Most Sought After Male Model, signed with Next Models and went straight to Fashion week!
IMTA alum '94 and superstar Jessica Biel's feature film, Easy Virtue is out on DVD. Jessica's latest project, an animated film called Planet 51, is in theaters now. Jessica is working on two new films Valentine's Day and The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea. Jessica's film Powder Blue is also out on DVD! IMTA alum Raini Rodriguez's movie Paul Blart Mall Cop is now out on DVD. In this hilarious new film, Raini portrays Maya, daughter of Paul Blart played by The King of Queens star Kevin James. Raini is currently working on a new TV series called I'm in the Band.Lauren Storm's movie I Love You Beth Cooper is now out on DVD! In this movie, Lauren plays Treece Kilmer, one of the best friends of the lead, Hayden Panettiere, who plays the title role of Beth Cooper. Lauren just finished working on the film The Inner Circle.

Josh Duhamel IMTA '97 starred in the biggest film of the summer, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. When Josh competed at IMTA, he was awarded the prestigious title of Male Model of the Year! Josh edged out fellow competitor Ashton Kutcher to win the big prize. My Sister's Keeper starring Sofia Vassilieva IMTA 2000, is now out on DVD! When she competed she won Child Model of the Year! This heart wrenching film won the Choice Summer Movie Drama Award! Sofia is a series regular on the hit TV drama Medium.

Happy New Year from all of us at IMTA!

Elijah Wood's latest film available now on DVD!

IMTA alum Elijah Wood's animated feature film 9 is now out on DVD! In addition to Elijah, the film features the voices of John C. Reilly, Jennifer Connelly, Christopher Plummer, Crispin Glover and Martin Landau. It's a fantasy flick and follows a group of rag dolls trying to survive a post-apocalyptic existence.

Elijah got his start at IMTA in 1989 when he caught the eye of the famed superagent Al Onorato. Elijah has starred in over 40 feature films in his career and is one of Hollywood's (and IMTA's!) most-loved actors! MTV Movies Blog reports that Elijah Wood will join the Oscar-Winning cast of The Experiment! Elijah joins Adrien Brody, Forest Whitaker and Cam Gigandet in the remake of the acclaimed 2001 German film. Elijah just wrapped the film The Romantics which co- stars IMTA alum Katie Holmes and Josh Duhamel! This touching comedy is due in theaters January 24, 2010!

Ashley Greene on Late Night with David Letterman!

Catch the encore airing of IMTA alum '04 Ashley Greene as the featured guest on Late Night with David Letterman tonight! It originally aired in November when Ashley was promoting her blockbuster hit movie The Twlight Saga: New Moon! After competing at IMTA in 2004, Ashley went on to model and since then has been featured in H magazine, advertisement campaigns for Feng Junk, Vision NYC, and Stop Staring! clothing.

Ashley's acting career began with appearances on the television shows Crossing Jordan, Desire and MADtv. She also has been featured in movies such as King of California, Shrink, and Summer's Blood. Her breakthrough role is as Alice in the hugley popular vampire series Twilight. The latest film of the saga titled New Moon broke the record for the highest grossing single day domestic box office record ever!

Be sure to tune into Letterman tonight to catch IMTA alum Ashley Greene!

Erin Mackenzie wins Models of the Runway Casting Challenge!

IMTA alumni and Images Model Agency alum Erin Mackenzie is the winner of the Models of the Runway Casting Challenge. Erin will be appearing on the next season of Project Runway and sister show Models of the Runway! The season premiere of Models of the Runway will be on Thursday, January 14, at 11 p.m. ET/PT on the Lifetime network.

Erin competed at IMTA twice! She came to New York 2006 IMTA and New York 2007. She signed with Passport Model Management of San Francisco. She started the first round of Project Runway with over 1000 models and won! Erin talked to us about her IMTA experience saying,"I absolutely loved IMTA. The first time I went was such a learning experience and it showed me that I wanted to work in the modeling industry. IMTA was amazing!"

Congratulations Erin!

Alyssa Milano Smile

Alyssa Milano has a super sweet gorgeous smile, in fact if her smile were any more sweet, i would need to visit the local dentist by simply looking at her.

Alyssa Milano is a babe with a beautiful smile, and i think i like it.

Sean Faris on the cover of Men's Health!

February 2010 Men's Health features IMTA alum Sean Faris in the first shirtless cover in three years! Sean talks about being fit and getting in shape. "Anybody can be fit. But you have to be patient. Give your body some time to adjust," Sean advises.
For roles like Never Back Down and Forever Strong, he had to become a hockey or rugby player and getting in shape was crucial. Sean can also be seen in movies such as Ghost Machine, Manifest Destiny, and Yours, Mine and Ours.

Sean also uses his fighting and martial art skills in the television series The Vampire Diaries!

Sean won Junior Male Model of the Year when he competed at IMTA in 1999 and signed with Dino May Managment! Since IMTA, Sean has most recently completed films such as Brooklyn to Manhattan, The King of Fighters, Amsterdam and Signed in Blood due for 2010.

All of us at IMTA wish you and yours a very happy holiday!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

Once again the time is here. The end of the year is drawing near. I am having a little difficulty wrapping myself around that thought that in just about a month from now I would have been doing this for 2 years! Two years; it's somewhat surreal.


I know that by now I'm sounding like a broken record but I will say it again; I can also assure you that it won't be the last. Just in case you haven't noticed, I am a very appreciative person. So let me get on with it; I am grateful to each and every single individual who takes the time to visit my little corner on this vast World Wide Web.


It is the Holidays and my wish for all of you, including your family, loved ones, friends, confidantes, buddy, pals, etc, etc, is that it's filled with love, joy, peace and happiness. May the warmth of the Season permeate through every household; through every heart whether you celebrate Christmas or not.


When the New Year rolls around may it hold for you the most prosperous, generous and bountiful opportunities. I wish you every success for the coming year 2010.




May your cupboards always have food to eat, may your friends always be there when you need them, in the event the one door closes may another open with much more advantages than the one just closed.


My uttermost wish of all is that we all be kinder to one another; lend a hand when to someone indeed; speak a kind word for it might be all that's needed to brighten someone's day; offer a shoulder to cry on; be courteous under extenuating circumstances; find a way to make someone else's day just a bit better.


The world is filled with so many ills. Make a pledge to be that person to make a difference daily just by being a little kinder.


MERRY CHRISTMAS and the Most BRIGHT, PROSPEROUS AND SUCCESSFUL 2010!!!

Ashton Kutcher Update!

IMTA alum from IMTA New York 1997, Ashton Kutcher has exciting news! The recent TV show he produced called The Beautiful Life will be premiering on YouTube! Check out his announcement right here on That IMTA Blog. Also check out Ashton in his starring role in the critically acclaimed movie Spread which is available on iTunes now.

Dear Santa: My Xmas List

Dear Santa:
It's that time of year; for giving and getting and spreading good cheer. So in the spirit of the Season I wish to make all of my readers and visitors' holidays as joyful as can be. I've been really really good all year through so now here's my Xmas Wish list to you.


"How does this bring cheer to your readers?" I hear you ask. Why, it's very simple really. You give to me and I share with them. You see what I mean, right? I'm not selfish at all; I share and share alike.


I don't think my list will be difficult to fill. I'll keep it very simple; I promise I will. Just a few 'items' to celebrate the occasion and not just to celebrate for on cold days they will be absolutely motivational.

Okay, okay, I'll cut to the chase. I know you're a very busy man and don't have time to waste. But one more thing, just in case someone else has the same request. I suggest you compare our goodness and surely I will be deemed the best. So in this I take comfort; I will not worry. I just need to have my request filled in a hurry.


So many gifts so little time. Don't ask me why I'm composing this post in the form of poetical rhyme. When I started it certainly was not the intention but it seems my thoughts and fingers have made that decision.

My list, ah yes, on with the show. Please see what I wish listed below:

First of all, I'd like Toni Braxton. Deliver her to me in any form or fashion.






Next on the list is the lovely Tina Fey. Winter, snow storm, blizzard, she will brighten my day.








Then to follow, I'd like Sonia Rolland, former Miss France. When it gets too cold we will put the music on and do a fancy dance.






Send me Sofia Milos, the hottie from Switzerland so we can sit before the fireplace, her hand in my hand.






My list also includes Shakira, belly dancer/singer from Colombia. I won't tell you the things I'd like to do to and with her.






My next request makes me a little hot under the collar. This is why I know you won't hesitate to let me have her. For with all the cold Winter, having her will definitely reduce the bill of running the heater. Sarah Shahi is an absolute necessity on my list.






Roselyn Sanchez is another request. Having would make this Christmas the absolute best.


Poppy Montgomery, well I've seen her once or twice. I think having her around especially on Christmas Eve would be very very very nice.


I foresee that there will be some nights when I might have trouble falling asleep; nights when just the sound of a certain voice, a certain touch or certain other things would ensure rest that's undisturbed and truly deep. For this I will need Phylicia Rashad. Having her would make me excessively glad.






Please, please, please Santa let me have Mariska Hargitay. She is sure to keep me merry, happy and gay!






For days that I might be bored and can think of nothing to do from keeping blue, please Santa let me have the gorgeous and energetic Lucy Lui.


Before I make my next request, just let me say. This is someone I've been keeping an eye on. Who is she? Without a doubt, it's Lauren London.


There isn't much that I can say about my next request. How she maintains her hotness is just about as good as anyone's guess. Laura Linney started her career in 1992 and since then she's been blazing a trail from here all the way to Timbuktu.


Dear Santa, I'm tempted to say. If you have to cut everyone else out of the least at least leave this one because with her my night turns to day. I love her. I adore her. She makes my heart flutter and my knees go weak. If I look into her eyes for too long, I'm unable to speak. You just have to send me Jodie Foster. All my life I've lusted, desired and yearned for her.












As my list grows and comes closer and closer to the end, I find I have to sit back more and more in my chair because on my own strength I can no longer depend. All these women are so gorgeous; they're taking my breath away. Soon I will be left without words to say. A classic example to show how I feel; yes... go ahead, take a lot at the contagiously sweet, beautiful, warm, breath-taking, hot and sexy Jennifer Beals.








The next on my list is sizzling, jaw-dropping, tantalizing; heck she's got to be from another planet. Santa you know I must be referring to the incomparable Miss Janet.








Santa this next one should be a cinch. For with her, you are assured that this Christmas there can be no Grinch; all you have to do to ensure this is to bring me sexy blue-eyed hottie Jane Lynch.


I know, I know Santa, this list seems to go on and on but I can't help it I have to make sure everyone is covered. 'Tis the time to be happy I can't take any chance of anyone's spirit being lowered. So allow me the time to certify that all are merry. To help me do this, I'll need Halle Berry.




I haven't ask yet, but already it makes me sigh. This next beauty is candy and fodder for the eye. I've been in love with her for a truly long time. Having her for Christmas will give my life meaning and rhyme. She soothes my soul, she takes my blues away and not just for the Season but on any given day. Dearest sweet Eva La Rue, believe when I say, "I've got the hots for you!"






Santa, my final request is for Alicia Keys. I confess it; this bombshell brings me to my knees. I can't think of very many things I would do for her, if any at all. I'll run butt naked in the snow just so my name she'll call.






And when she starts to sing... play those piano keys, my head gets all whirly birdie it makes me think of things to make her say please, please, please... Things that will transport the two of us out of this world... things that will definitely make toes curl...






I think I should stop now because so far I've kept it clean. And I want my wishes to be granted; gotta stay on the nice list, do you see what I mean?