Beyond TV: 'Masterchef' casting in Manhattan

'MASTERCHEF' CASTING New York auditions for Gordon Ramsay's Fox series showcasing everyday at-home cooks take place next Saturday and Sunday at Flatotel on West 52nd Street. Details at masterchefcasting.com.

NY COMEDY FESTIVAL It's not over yet. Saturday and Sundaywrap the Manhattan-based five-day event with performances by Brian Regan, Adam Corolla, Ed Lover, Maz Jobrani, Tracy Morgan, Dick Gregory and more. Info at nycomedyfestival.com.

KID FILM CRITICS WANTED The Kids First! coalition for quality children's media is hoping to get 1 million kids to review "The Velveteen Rabbit" next week to break a world's record. Join in this Film Critics' Weekend by watching the movie on Starz Kids & Family next Saturday at 6:30 p.m. or Nov. 14 at 10 a.m. or 4 p.m. More at starz.com/

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'CELEBRITY LIAR' If Matthew Perry tells a personal story, and then Hank Azaria tells the same personal story, which is telling the truth and which is actually "Celebrity Liar"? This new online series pits celebs against each other, as we try to figure out whose pants are on fire. Visit babelgum.com /6003465/celebrity-liar.