The Premiere Event

The Premiere Event is not about talent but money

I was coming back from my office and was listening to my favorite channel on the radio—an advertisement airing on the track from the last two days for a free audition.

The audition was for children between 5-18 years and was organized by the casting directors of Disney and Nick. I ignored it the first day, but it attracted my attention the other day.

I was super excited to share the news with my boy as I knew he was interested in acting. It was accessible and close to our house. So, it was convenient for me as well.

We visited the venue on the desired date. The audition was planned at Chattanooga, TN. There were few more parents with their children waiting for their chance.

A guy handed me a form to fill in my details, such as email address and phone number, and he gave the commercial to my son for rehearsal. The hotel was good, and I was relieved, thinking that we were at the right place. The audition was in the ballroom.

After they were over with the form filling formalities, they took us to present the company and its accomplishments. They also showed the way casting would be done and the career graph of our children.

My son was thrilled after seeing what he could do and whom he could meet if he succeeds in the audition.

However, everything that glitters is not gold. The premiere event is fake and a money-making institution. But let’s stick to the story here first.

So, we were taken to a person taking care of our queries, if any. He was saying the same thing to everyone, and it was so well-rehearsed that it seemed so natural. It was not, though.

After all these formalities and fake presentations, the audition started. My son was a novice, but he did well.

We finished with the audition and were told that if your son has what we are looking for, we will give you a call as soon as by the next day.

We left, and while returning to our house, I checked about The Premiere Event on google. I did not find the Premiere Event, but YouTube videos about ‘The Event.’ A girl described a lady with the same appearance and physic as the one at our event that day.

So, I felt it strange and was confirmed about their scam after watching a few more videos. Everyone talked about a similar pattern and how they trick you into paying.

I got a call the next day, and I expected it too. The guy on the phone told me that we need to pay the registration fee for signing up our son with them.

However, we had already discovered their scam and were ready to answer. We refused, and he tried to convince us.

Nevertheless, we were saved from a lot that could have happened. They will soon get what they deserve. Please stay away from them.

Is The Premiere Event a legit?

The Premiere Event is not running a legit business. They are not aggressive towards customer satisfaction and complaint grievance redressal, Hence 12 consumer[s] submitted negative ratings, and only a few left positive feedback.

Where is The Premiere Event located?

The Premiere Event is headquarted at Nationwide USA. You can contact The Premiere Event by dialing N/A or visit their website www.premiereevent.com.

How much monetary loss is incurred by The Premiere Event’s customers?

According to The Premiere Event’s customers, a monetary loss of US $4000 has been reported. The severity of entire incident reports is high.

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12 Reviews on The Premiere Event

  1. Class Action Lawsuit filed against NYS/Premiere/Palance

    NYS Corporation aka Premiere owned by Palance is allegedly running an illegal business that violates the Krekorian Act as well as unlawful/unfair competition laws.

    https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/68243757/1/arleen-chen-v-nys-corporation/

    “According to the complaint, the plaintiffs claim this conduct allegedly violates California state law, because Chen claims she paid a fee, expecting to receive placement of her child on the show in return.

    The lawsuit seeks to expand the action to include anyone else who paid NYS under similar arrangements to appear on a television production in the past four years.

    The plaintiffs are seeking restitution and the imposition of a constructive trust, among other damages.

    The plaintiffs are represented by attorney Ethan Preston, of Preston Law Offices, of Dallas.”

  2. Scam

    We paid this guy Michael in Singapore 20K 2 years ago. Until now, the movie hasn’t come out and they refuse to give an explanation. Looking for the other parents whose children filmed in Singapore to make a police report . Can someone contact me pls .my email is [email protected]

    1. I have been trying to reach people in Singapore whose kids acted in the Micheal Palance movie in Singapore to file a police complain as well. There is no reply from them to our emails and ofcourse no movie out yet too. Shanaz I have already mailed you. Pls get in touch. My email id is [email protected]

  3. Terrible company- Unethical business practices

    We had a terrible experience with Premiere. We signed the contract but ended up with 20-30 min Zoom sessions. We didn’t think a company that works with families and children would be so morally corrupt.

    They told us specific dates of production. We told them we had plans for a specific week before signing but they assured us that the dates won’t change. We even gave them scenarios and asked how they would handle it including something that would prevent production. They told us not to worry and gave assurances that made us feel they would do the right thing if such thing happened. Well that is far from what actually transpired. Much later, they changed the dates to the specific week that we had already purchased airfare tickets for a long planned vacation.

    At this point, the Zoom sessions were completed according to the contract, but the production is months away. They expected us to accept 1 day production when we paid for the highest level 4. No offer of partial refund, no offer to film another production keeping Level 4, no offer to make it right that is fair to us. They did not budge on the changed dates, said it can’t be changed. Keep in mind that travel expenses to Universal Studios are all out of pocket. Why would we out more money for an experience that is materially not the same?

    To keep this shorter, we had to dispute the charge with the bank. In response to the dispute when they couldn’t deny that they changed the dates, Michael Palance CEO/Premiere wrote a letter to the banks and claimed they rendered full services to us, omitted the language of the contract about the production and provided Zoom evidence of pre-production meetings. I think that speaks for itself. This is the type of person you will have to deal with if you end up believing what they tell you.

    WE HAD A LAWYER LOOK AT THE CONTRACT AFTER ALL IS DONE. I know, we should’ve done it before. Hindsight is 20/20
    WHAT TO BE EXTREMELY CAUTIOUS OF:
    1. There are no dates or length of production on the contract
    2. The location of production is not listed on contract
    3. There are no specifics of what the production is
    4. The language “…will consider CHILD prepared and allow Child to participate…”
    5. The language “Attendance is the sole responsibility of CLIENT and CHILD”
    6. The language “…fully nonrefundable under any circumstance”
    7. The language “This contract contains the entire agreement between Premiere and CLIENT for the Premiere. “
    8. The language “CLIENT acknowledges that he/she has entered into this contract voluntarily and without relying upon any representation, promise, or inducement made by or on behalf of Premiere..”

    Basically the contract is written so that they are fully protected and you are not. Even if they are the ones that make changes that weren’t agreed to in the beginning that prevents you from making the dates of production, they can keep the money. If the child doesn’t complete the Zoom sessions, they can say he/she is not ready and won’t allow your child to participate and keep the money. Whatever they have promised, it doesn’t matter because the contract says that 1 page is the entirety of the agreement. They will throw the clauses in your face as reasons not to refund nor partial refund. The lawyer said that #7 and #8 are put in there so that you do not have a case if you go to court. That’s why when you demand a refund they confidently say things like you will waste your time and resources if you seek legal recourse. They know exactly what they’re doing. We were naïve to believe their promises of doing the right thing if something happens and lost thousands of dollars.

    We have learned from this experience and thankful that they showed their true colors and we didn’t spend more money attending their sham of a production that the other reviewers talked about. I would not have wanted my child to associate with these people any more than already have.

  4. Save your time and money—don’t deal with these people

    I second the other reviewers’ remarks. These people are only in for the money. They’re not doing it to further your child’s skills/future, only for the money. Production is second rate at best, quailty of the end product—trash.

    1. Terrible company- Unethical business practices

      Hi Seethong, can you please contact me at [email protected]?

    2. Scam

      Could you contact me at [email protected] pls

  5. Shady way to raise money forntheir obscure production

    So this is coming from someone that has gone through this.

    First of all, this is a legitimate company raising money to fund their production. The primary and possibly the only venue, to raise money is by getting the parents to pay their way.

    To enhance their legitimacy and sell this, they would do auditions in 5 star hotels and advertise their connections with Disney when they are just renting sets in places like Universal Studios, Disney or Warner Brothers..

    You pay according to how many lines you child has in the script. For example, 11 lines would cost $3000 and $15000 for 50 lines. All fees needed to be paid up front.

    There were quite a bit of deception or half truths such as the director saying that there’s a change of venue from Universal Studios to Warner Brothers due to some situation. This is ok except that the director announced that WB had build extensive sets for the fillming when the sets had existed for a while.

    I supposed the most egregious part was that the director announced that there’s a change in script at the last moment and entire scene were abbreviated or cut . How would you feel if your chuld have 10 lines cut down to only 1 or entire 14 lines removed? We believed that the set was only for 3 days and the script was shortened because they ran out time. That’s a breach in what’s promised and it’s not fair.

    Parents should understand that this is a good experience for their child to gain some experience appearing in front of a production crew albeit an obscure streaming video. That’s it. Nothing else. Certainly not the grandeur dream of being a child star in some Disney productions.

    It’s up to you if you think this is worth it. I think not. I really do feel for those parents who had to pay an arm and a leg for hotel and travel, not withstanding the time taken, to have their child only say one or a few lines when it’s all said and done. It’s not a scam, as that’s too strong a word, but it’s definitely deceptive and it’s not fair.

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    1. Parents please contact me

      Parents please contact me. We are trying to gather information about Michael Palance and his wrongdoings. He did not pay his crew for the Warner brothers shoot.

    2. From another parent gone through it. Terrible company- Unethical

      Hi Concerned Parent, can you please contact me at [email protected]?

  6. Shady way to raise money forntheir obscure production

    So this is coming from someone that has gone through this.

    First of all, thus is a legitimate company raising money to fund their production. The primary and possibly the only venue, to raise money is by getting the parents to pay their way.

    To enhance their legitimately and sell this, they would do auditions in 5 star hotels and advertise their connections with Disney by throwing out Disney actors and locations when all they really have is thst they rent sets in these locations (example: Universal Studios, Disney or Warner Brothers).

    You pay according to how many lines you child has in the sceipt. For exxample, for 11 lines the fee is $3000. For 50 lines, it’s $15000. All fees needed to be paid up front.

    There are plenty of “lies” such as the director saying that there’s a change of venue from Universal Studios to Warner Brothers. This is ok except that the director announced thst WB build extensive sets foe the fillming when they are actually existing sets thst had existed for a while.

    The most egregious part is that the director announced that there’s a change in script at the last moment and entire scene were abbreviated or cut . How would you feel if tour chuld have 10 lines down to only 1 or entire 14 lunes removed? We believed that the set was only for 3 days and the sceipt was shortened because they ran out time.

    Parents should understand that this is a good experience for their child to gain some experience appearing in front of a production crew and an obscure streaming video. Nothing else period.

    It’s up to you if you think this is worth it. I think not. I really feel for those parents who had to pay an arm and a leg to have their child only say 1 line.

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  7. Premiere+ event is a scam

    We recently auditioned for a Premiere+ event at the Ritz Carlton hotel in Montreal. My 5 year old daughter was the only one selected in a room full of kids auditioning. She is a novice and it was her first time, so I was surprised she was chosen. Nonetheless, Michael, the Exec Producer onsite judging asked that we come back later that day for a final audition. Sure enough, she passed the final round. We were then hit with a 4 tier level choice of fees ranging from $1500-$9000 for an acting teacher and time with the writers to be in an upcoming film called Go Iguanas. I work in the film industry, and though I’m new to it, I did ask some of my seasoned peers, and this is NOT the way kids casting works. Your child is supposed to be paid for their time, not vice versa. They were not transparent, having parents trek their kids back and forth to attend more than one audition on the same day, with NO transparency about fees anywhere on their site or in person until the end, when you’ve wasted time in line and auditioning and then being forced into making a rushed decision. Anyone who is a parent of small children can understand the difficulty and challenge of scheduling and coordinating to get your child to these events, and these people are dishonest and completely not empathetic, and in my opinion milking our ignorance to their advantage.

    Then, after being congratulated by the Exec Producer for being casted in the movie, we were forced to pay the money up front before leaving. When I refused to do it, and asked to think it over and do my research, I was asked to go into a room to make any calls I needed to in order to pay. I left and was bombarded with calls and text messages the next day. STAY AWAY. I’m sure it’s a legitimate movie and I looked Michael Palance up, the Exec Producer. He’s a retired actor and owns the Production company, so he’s legit, but this is not the way you do business. Capitalizing on kids and parents who just don’t know better or the business an not being upfront about fees either….

  8. Definitely a scam

    Our daughter was selected after the first round of auditions to attend final auditions at the Ritz – Carlton in Perth, Western Australia, and she was told she had what they were looking for; however, with little experience, she would be required to get coaching, and this coaching would cost AUD 20,000.
    I am happy to invest in my daughter’s future; however, I was lucky to come across some online complaints about this scam.

    Once I challenged Michael on his affiliation with Disney, after first lying and saying they were affiliated and filmed out of Disney studios, I challenged again, and he backtracked and stated they do their filming at Disney studios, anyway, your daughter doesn’t have what it takes to be an actor. He completely changed his tune and tried to belittle my daughter. My daughter took it on the chin, we explained to her the scam, and she is happy. Be warned, people.

  9. Scam for sure

    Such a terrible experience. They are all out to make money and not genuine about it at all. The lady by the name of Karthika is a good talker and saleswoman. After that, she refuses to answer calls or messages. Michael who they claim is the director is so fake. Don’t get fooled by these people.

  10. Premiere Event is a legit event

    My daughter went to the audition and got selected. After some weeks of preparation, we attended the Premiere event in Orlando hosted inside Disney.

    This is NOT a Disney event, and they make you aware of that from day one. This is NOT a free event, and you need to pay a fee for online classes and auditions. There are optional extra charges. Those are not mandatory.

    Plus, you need to pay for travel expenses if you come from a different city. Overall, it is a great experience where your kids get the opportunity to showcase their talent and have fun.

    NO, chances are you won’t be the next Britney Spears or Brad Pitt, but you’ll learn a lot during the process and have a good taste of it. If your kid is shy, they won’t be at the end of the event.

    If you are a good planner, you can reserve some days to visit the Disney parks to make the most out of your trip to Orlando. Some say it is a scam because it is not a free event.

    Consider this as an excellent summer/winter camp, it will cost you money, but you’ll have a great time auditioning in front of several people.

  11. Total scam

    Similar experience. I thought it was a Disney casting call. Went to the W hotel. After the audition lady handed me a price breakdown thing. Basically you pay them an enormous amount of money to be in some show called go iguanas that my son never even heard of before. Ripoff.

    1. IMPORTANT !!!

      Hey I was there too with my daughter. Would you be able to call me 267 466 6514 .

  12. Definitely a scam

    Drove my daughters all the way to Hoboken New Jersey , just to find out that they want money. They loved the girls. Come to find out they want you to pay.I was with a reputable agency as a child and know full well that you do not pay. This is a scam. They are not even trademarked. And have nothing to do with Disney. I’m surprised Disney hasn’t fed a lawsuit against them.

Reviews: 12
Reported Loss : 4000 $
Severity : High
Reported by : Anonymous
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