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Extras Needed for 'Ted' Filming on Saturday

The filming, at the Hatch Shell, promises stunt men, a surprise musical guest, and raffle prizes like a flatscreen T.V.

Let's face it. You've always wanted to be in a movie, and now's your chance.

Producers are filming the movie Ted, starring Mark Wahlberg and Mila Kunas, at the on Saturday, July 9. And director Seth MacFarlane (creator of Family Guy) is looking for people to be in it.

It's a late one - from 7 p.m. - 3 a.m. And it's not clear what exactly you would be doing, but the scene features "live music from a secret, Grammy-winning musical guest," and promises stunt men, special effects, and the "blending of fantasy and reality."

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And if you stick around until the end, you'll have to chance to win a 37-inch flatscreen T.V. - plus copies of The Fighter signed by Wahlberg, and copies of Family Guy signed by MacFarlane.

Once you sign up - it's free but you have to be 18 or older - you'll receive a a set pass and a packet with information like what to wear, the food situation, and details on more prizes.

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The film follows the story of a man whose teddy bear comes to life as the result of a childhood wish. The movie is expected to be released sometime next year, and producers have been all over Boston these last few months.

One of our freelancers hung around when they were filming in the Public Garden in May, and had some to report.


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