IMTA's Josh Duhamel in Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon

IMTA alum Josh Duhamel's stars in the new movie Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon. Josh reprises his role as the handsome and capable Captian William Lennox in this exciting new film. This highly anticpated third installment of Transformers finds Josh fighting a very heroic war to save mankind. This film is scheduled to hit theaters on July 1, 2011.

Josh attended IMTA in 1997, has also been working on an untitled comedy feature comprised of short comedy segments with a huge cast of Hollywood stars, including Kristen Bell, Liev Schrieber, Richard Gere, Chloe Moretz, Justin Long, Hugh Jackson, Uma Thurman and Kate Bosworth, and fellow IMTA alum Seann William Scott! Other projects on tap for Duhamel include a comedy for Disney entitled What’s He Got?, and Sympathy for the Devil, a thriller co-starring Samuel L. Jackson.

Josh competed at the same IMTA Convention as Ashton Kutcher in 1997. After winning Male Model of the Year, Josh went on to star on the popular television series Las Vegas and in feature films such as When In Rome, Ramona and Beezus, Life as We Know It, and the Transformers series!

Emma Ostilly Models the Latest Fashions!

Emma Ostilly competed at IMTA in 2009 where she won 1st runner up Model of the Year 2009 and signed with Wilhelmina! Since IMTA, Emma has been featured in numerous fashion ads and magazines. Emma has modeled for Aeropostale, Victoria's Secret Swimwear and many international fashion designers. More of Emma's photoshoots and pictures can be found on Wilhelmina.com.

Lyndsy Fonseca Photoshoot with Tyler Shields!

IMTA alum Lyndsy Fonseca gracefully danced during her recent photo shoot Tyler Shields shot in the desert and wind turbines. Shields described the shoot saying, “Lyndsy Fonseca and I went out into 70 mile an hour wind for this shoot. We both left beaten up she was bruised and bleeding but man did we have fun!”

When Lyndsy competed at IMTA in 2003, she won 2nd Runner up for Young Miss Dancer of the Year and Honorable Mention Young Miss Talent of the Year! Lyndsy has starred in the feature films Hot Tub Time Machine, Fort McCoy, The Ward and Kick Ass. She is starring in the hit TV show Nikita and currently working on the action sequel Kick-Ass 2: Balls to the Wall.

ModelWire!

ModelWire Network is a great resource for aspiring models. According to their official site, "ModelWire Network is the social epicenter of modeling, connecting aspiring talent to creative professionals who live, breathe, and work in fashion everyday."

Recently, Modelwire Network featured That IMTA Blog as part of the Industry Wire blog roll.

(Screenshot of the IMTA blog post as featured on ModelWire Network.)

At our last IMTA Convention, Joey Hunter (the visionary behind ModelWire Network), met with some IMTA Contestants to answer their questions about the modeling industry.

For more information on ModelWire Network and to read their industry blog, please visit the ModelWire Industry Wire official website.

Elijah Wood Stars in New Beastie Boys Video!

Beastie Boys' released a new short film for "Fight For Your Right - Revisited" in anticipation of their upcoming album titled Hot Sauce Committee Pt. 2. The first single "Make Some Noise" from the new Beastie Boys album is an extension of the short film.

Elijah Wood stars in the project as one of the Beastie Boys alongside Seth Rogen and Danny McBride to complete the trio. The music video and short film was directed by original Beastie Boy Adam "MCA" Yauch. Many hollywood celebrities are featured in the video, such as Rainn Wilson, Steve Buscemi, Will Arnett, Kirsten Dunst, Susan Sarandon, Stanley Tucci, Will Ferrell, Jack Black, John C. Reilly and Jason Schwartzman.

Elijah Wood attended IMTA in 1989! Since competing at IMTA, Elijah has been cast in numerous feature films such as Forever Young, The Good Son, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Everything is Illuminated and the Lord of the Ring movie series. Elijah is currently working on The Hobbit: Part 1 and 2 and as a voice in TRON: Uprising.

Fight For Your Right - Revisited Trailer (PG-13)

The full length short film and music video are available on Beastie Boys' Official YouTube channel. (Warning - some content not suitable for all ages)

IMTA's Carissa Lamb Signs with Wilhelmina!

New York 2010 alum Carissa Lamb from IMD signed with the iconic modeling agency Wilhelmina after competing at IMTA. Carissa will be returning to the IMTA New York Convention this year to help give out Awards. In an interview with Madison Plus, Carissa said:

Q: "Why plus size modeling? What are you learning about the plus industry?

A: Because every shape, size and color is beautiful! I like that plus size promotes healthy and happy. I enjoy that I can be who I’M meant to be, healthy, and happy, without starving myself, and enjoying life to the fullest! I’m learning that everyone is very nice, it doesn’t seem like such a competition with all the girls. We are truly happy for someone else if they get a job. This is just the beginning, being the youngest to sign at Wilhelmina Curve in three years…I am so looking forward to working more.

Q: What does Madison Plus mean for you?

A: It really inspired me to have a big dream in modeling and seeing all the helpful pages and interviews with some great models. Madison Plus is amazing….I wish I lived in New York…maybe in the future!

Q: What keeps you coming back?

A: The photos, style ideas…seeing such diverse and interesting people who are happy with themselves inspires me…young and old can enjoy this site.

Q: Finish The Sentence

A: Always…respect yourself & others.

Never..lose your individuality.

Breanna Lynn Update!

Check out this YouTube video of IMTA alum Breanna Lynn. Some of her past projects in include Kisses and Beads and as the voice over for the film Dorothy of Oz. Breanna came to IMTA with Barbizon Royal to Los Angeles in 2008. She won first place awards in Cold Read, TV Real People and Young Miss Actor of the Year at IMTA! For more of Breanna's music and videos, visit her YouTube channel.

Stay tuned for more on this talented young lady!

IMTA's Josh Duhamel, Ashton Kutcher and Ashley Greene at the MTV Movie Awards!

According to MTV.com the following stars will be presenting at the MTV Movie Awards: "In addition to the previously announced Nicki Minaj, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Selena Gomez, Emma Stone, Cameron Diaz, Leighton Meester, Katie Cassidy, Shia LaBeouf, Patrick Dempsey and Josh Duhamel....Hosted by Jason Sudeikis, the 20th annual MTV Movie Awards will air live from the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California, on Sunday, June 5, at 9 p.m. ET."

Josh Duhamel competed at the same IMTA Convention with Ashton Kutcher in 1997. After winning Male Model of the Year, Josh has been on the popular television series Las Vegas and in feature films such as When In Rome, Ramona and Beezus, Life as We Know It, and Transformers! He is currently working on six new projects, including the third installment of Transformers: Dark of the Moon.

According to MTV, IMTA alum Ashley Greene's movie, "Eclipse leads the pack of 2011 MTV Movie Awards nominees with eight nods, including Best Movie, Best Fight and Best Kiss." Ashley competed at IMTA in 2004 and has been cast in numerous roles since IMTA, including the popular Twilight Saga as Alice Cullen. Ashley is currently on post production on The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn- Part 1, due in theaters November 18, 2011 and The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn- Part 2 due for release November 2012.

IMTA Alum Ashton Kutcher was nominated for Best Comedic Performance for his role in the film No Strings Attached. Ashton has an exciting new role on the hit TV show Two and a Half Men. This is Ashton's first television series role since 2006 with That 70's Show. He competed at IMTA in 1997 and won IMTA's Most Sought After Male Model! Ashton said in an IMTA interview, "If you want to be a model, actor, singer or dancer, IMTA is the place to be! I'm on the top of my world right now!"

Be sure to visit MTV.com and vote for Ashton and Ashley and watch the awards June 5th to see Josh present!

Brittany Hollis in Marie Claire and Vogue!

Check out IMTA alum Brittany Hollis on the pages of Vogue and Marie Claire magazines! She recently graced the runways during Fashion Week in London. She modeled the cutting-edge designs of the fabulous designer Julien Macdonald. Brittany competed at IMTA in New York City in 2004 and as we can see from these photos, she is making a big splash on the runways in London!

Ashton Kutcher Officially Cast for Two and a Half Men!

Ashton Kutcher has officially signed on to join the cast of Two and A Half Men as Charlie Sheen's replacement! This is Ashton's first television series role since 2006 with That 70's Show.

Josh Duhamel congratulated Ashton on Twitter, "@joshduhamel: @aplusk From Runner-Up to #WINNING (???) http://bit.ly/kvFJUR"

Josh and Ashton both competed at IMTA in 1997! Josh Duhamel won first place in the prestigious IMTA Male Model of the Year Award, placing Ashton in second. The video below features Josh Duhamel and Eva Longoria (IMTA Alum 1998) on Jay Leno talking about the IMTA Competitions featuring Josh and Ashton!

Ashton Kutcher attended the IMTA New York Convention in 1997 and won IMTA's Most Sought After Male Model! Ashton said in an IMTA interview, "If you want to be a model, actor, singer or dancer, IMTA is the place to be! I'm on the top of my world right now!" Ashton left IMTA a runway model and has become a famous television, feature film actor and producer!

Josh Duhamel attended the same IMTA Convention with Ashton in 1997. After winning Male Model of the Year, Josh has been on the popular television series Las Vegas and in feature films such as When In Rome, Ramona and Beezus, Life as We Know It, and the Transformers! He is currently working on six new projects, including the third installation of Transformers: Dark of the Moon.