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Q: I was wondering if they need someone to play Violet Baudelaires in the movie based on the Lemony Snicket book "The Bad Beginning.'' I think the movie comes out next Christmas. Could you help me? I'm 12 years old and 5 feet, 3 inches tall. I have dark brown hair and blue eyes.

-- S.B., Little Rock, Ark.

A: The film "Lemony Snicket'' was slated for release in 2003, but production delays have made a 2004 release more likely. The only cast member who has been announced is Jim Carrey, so you might still have a shot at it. Write to Nickelodeon Studios, 231 West Olive Avenue, Burbank, CA 91502 for information about auditions. If you don't make it in time for this one, keep trying. There are lots of roles out there.

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