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A Bad Moms Christmas
''A Bad Moms Christmas'' is a 2017 American Christmas comedy film written and directed by Jon Lucas and Scott Moore. It is a sequel to the 2016 film ''Bad Moms''. The plot follows the three moms from the first film (Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell, and Kathryn Hahn) dealing with their own mothers (Christine Baranski, Cheryl Hines, and Susan Sarandon) visiting during the Christmas holiday. The film was released in the United States on November 1, 2017 and grossed over $130 million. It received negative reviews, with criticism aimed at the thin story and raunchiness. In April 2019, it was announced that a sequel was in development. Plot Amy is now in a happy relationship with Jessie and wants a simple Christmas. However, her overly critical mother, Ruth, derails her plans, texting her that she is coming for the holidays. Meanwhile, Kiki is still overworked with her four kids but now her husband Kent is much more helpful. Kiki is surprised when her mother Sandy shows up earlier than expec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scott Moore (screenwriter)
Scott Moore is an American screenwriter and film director. Early life Scott Moore was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii and is an alumnus of Punahou School and the University of Colorado, Boulder. Career Moore is one of the writers of ''The Hangover'', one of the highest grossing R-rated comedies of all-time. He works with longtime writing partner Jon Lucas. They were nominated for Best Original Screenplay in 2009 by both the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) and the Writers Guild of America (WGA). With Jon Lucas, Moore wrote and directed the comedy film '' 21 & Over'', which was their directorial debut. In October 2012, they sold to ABC a pilot for a new comedy show named ''Mixology'', which follows five guys and five girls "trying to find love at a trendy Manhattan bar," all over the course of a single night. The show ran for 13 episodes. In 2016 they wrote and directed ''Bad Moms'', which became a surprise hit, grossing over $180 million dollars wor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christmas Film
Christmas themes have long been an inspiration to artists and writers. A prominent aspect of Christian media, the topic first appeared in in literature and Christmas music. Filmmakers have picked up on this wealth of material, with both adaptations of Christmas novels, in the forms of Christmas films, Santa Claus films, and Christmas television specials. It also includes animation, comics, and children's books, including '' A Charlie Brown Christmas'', ''How the Grinch Stole Christmas!'', and ''Frosty the Snowman''. Films Many Christmas stories have been adapted to movies and TV specials, and have been broadcast and repeated many times on TV. Since the popularization of home video in the 1980s, their many editions are sold and re-sold every year during the holiday shopping season. Notable examples are the many versions of the ballet ''The Nutcracker'', the 1946 film ''It's a Wonderful Life'', and the similarly themed versions of Dickens' '' A Christmas Carol'', in which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kenny G
Kenneth Bruce Gorelick (born June 5, 1956), known professionally as Kenny G, is an American smooth jazz saxophonist, composer, and producer. His 1986 album ''Duotones'' brought him commercial success. Kenny G is one of the best-selling artists of all time, with global sales totaling more than 75 million records. Early life Kenny G was born in Seattle, Washington to a Jewish family. His mother was a Canadian Jew from Saskatchewan, Canada. He came into contact with the saxophone when he heard a performance on ''The Ed Sullivan Show''. He started playing the saxophone, a Buffet Crampon alto, in 1966 when he was 10 years old. Kenny G attended Whitworth Elementary School, Sharples Junior High School (renamed Kurose Middle School), Franklin High School, and the University of Washington, all in his home city of Seattle. When he entered high school he failed at his first attempt to get into the jazz band but auditioned again the following year and earned first chair. His Frankl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christina Applegate
Christina Applegate (born November 25, 1971) is an American actress. As a child actress, she gained recognition for starring as Kelly Bundy in the Fox sitcom '' Married... with Children'' (1987–1997). Applegate established a successful film and television career in her adult years, winning a Primetime Emmy Award from seven nominations as well as nominations for four Golden Globe Awards and a Tony Award. Applegate starred in the title role of the NBC sitcom ''Jesse'' (1998–2000), which earned her a Golden Globe Award nomination. She received a Primetime Emmy Award for her guest role in the NBC sitcom ''Friends'' (2002–2003). For her role in the Broadway revival of ''Sweet Charity'' (2005), she earned a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical. She went on to star in the ABC sitcom ''Samantha Who?'' (2007–2009), for which she received two Primetime Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award nominations; the NBC sitcom '' Up All Night'' (2011–2012); and the Netfl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ariana Greenblatt
''Stuck in the Middle'' is an American family comedy television series developed by Alison Brown and Linda Videtti Figueiredo and created by Alison Brown that premiered on Disney Channel on February 14, 2016. The series focuses on Jenna Ortega as Harley Diaz, who invents many gadgets to deal with living in a large family. In addition to the regular episodes, the series also aired six shorts on December 16, 2016. After three seasons and 57 episodes, the series concluded with the episode " Stuck in Harley's Quinceañera" on July 23, 2018. Premise Set in Massachusetts, in the fictional town of Marshport, the series tells the story of the Diaz family, specifically focusing on Harley, the middle of the seven children. Harley makes her way using her creativity to deal with living in a large family. Episodes Cast and characters Main * Jenna Ortega as Harley Diaz, the middle of seven children and a young engineering prodigy. She is the central character in the series and v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emjay Anthony
Emjay Anthony Salazar (born June 1, 2003) is an American teen actor and model. His major films include '' It's Complicated'', '' Chef'', ''Krampus'', ''Replicas'', and ''Bad Moms''. Biography Emjay Anthony Salazar was born on June 1, 2003, in Clearwater Beach, Florida, to parents Michael and Trisha Salazar. He has an older sister named Sage. He modeled as a young child and made his acting debut in a Werther's candy commercial at the age of four. When he was 5, he and his family relocated to California. In 2009 Emjay made his film debut in '' It's Complicated'' starring Meryl Streep Mary Louise Meryl Streep (born June 22, 1949) is an American actress. Often described as "the best actress of her generation", Streep is particularly known for her versatility and accent adaptability. She has received numerous accolades throu ... and Alec Baldwin. He returned to his school studies for a year and a half and then resumed auditioning for commercials and television films. He por ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oona Laurence
Oona Laurence (born August 1, 2002) is an American actress. She is best known for the role of Matilda Wormwood in ''Matilda'' on Broadway alongside Bailey Ryon, Milly Shapiro, and Sophia Gennusa. She began her career as a New York City-based child actress, with credits in film, theatre, and television. Career After several appearances in regional theatre productions and minor roles in short films and television episodes, Laurence auditioned for the new musical ''Matilda'' on Broadway in 2012. Laurence landed the role of Matilda, performing in the show from March 4 to December 15, 2013. She performed alongside Bailey Ryon, Milly Shapiro, and Sophia Gennusa. After ''Matilda'', Laurence transitioned to film acting, appearing in ''Tumorhead'', ''A Little Game'', ''The Grief of Others'', ''I Smile Back'', ''Damsel'', ''Lamb'', and '' Southpaw'', portraying the daughter of Jake Gyllenhaal and Rachel McAdams' characters. She has appeared on television in '' Law & Order: Special Vict ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wanda Sykes
Wanda Yvette Sykes (born March 7, 1964) is an American stand-up comedian, actress, and writer. She was first recognized for her work as a writer on ''The Chris Rock Show'', for which she won a Primetime Emmy Award in 1999. In 2004, ''Entertainment Weekly'' named Sykes as one of the 25 funniest people in America. She is also known for her roles on CBS' ''The New Adventures of Old Christine'' (2006–10), HBO's ''Curb Your Enthusiasm'' (2001–present), and ABC's ''Black-ish'' (2015–present). She currently stars in the Netflix original series ''The Upshaws'' which premiered on May 12, 2021, with Kim Fields and Mike Epps, and has appeared in the HBO Max comedy series ''The Other Two'', as well as playing Allegra Durado, a new, powerful, and "messy"-brained partner in a legal firm on Paramount+'s acclaimed ''The Good Fight.'' Aside from her television appearances, Sykes has also had a career in film, appearing in ''Monster-in-Law'' (2005), ''My Super Ex-Girlfriend'' (2006), ''Eva ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Justin Hartley
Justin Scott Hartley (born January 29, 1977) is an American actor. He has played Fox Crane on the NBC daytime soap opera ''Passions'' (2002–2006), Oliver Queen/Green Arrow on The CW television series ''Smallville'' (2006–2011), and Adam Newman on the CBS daytime soap opera ''The Young and the Restless'' (2014–2016) which earned him a Daytime Emmy nomination. He also had recurring roles in the third season of the television drama series ''Revenge'' (2013–2014) and in the final three seasons of the drama series ''Mistresses'' (2014–2016). Hartley gained wider attention for starring as Kevin Pearson in the NBC drama series ''This Is Us'', from 2016 to 2022, for which he was thrice nominated for the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. He has since starred in the films ''A Bad Moms Christmas'' (2017) and ''The Noel Diary'' (2022). Early life Hartley was born when his family was residing in Knoxville, Illinois, and born at the near ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jay Hernandez
Javier Manuel Hernandez Jr. (born February 20, 1978), known professionally as Jay Hernandez, is an American actor and fashion model. After making his television debut in NBC's '' Hang Time'', Hernandez made his film debut opposite Kirsten Dunst in the romantic drama '' Crazy/Beautiful'' (2001). He has since starred in numerous films, including '' Friday Night Lights'' (2004), '' Hostel'' (2005), ''Bad Moms'' (2016), and as Chato Santana / El Diablo in ''Suicide Squad'' (2016). Since 2018, he has played the role of Thomas Magnum in the reboot of ''Magnum P.I.'' Early life Hernandez was born on February 20, 1978, in Montebello, California, the son of Isis ( ''née'' Maldonado), a secretary and accountant,Garcia Berumen, Frank Javier (August 1, 2014)''Latino Image Makers in Hollywood: Performers, Filmmakers and Films Since the 1960s'' McFarland, p. 307. Archived at Google Books. Retrieved August 13, 2016. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Gallagher
Peter Killian Gallagher (born August 19, 1955) is an American actor. Since 1980, he has played roles in numerous Hollywood films. He is best known for starring as Sandy Cohen in the television drama series ''The O.C.'' from 2003 to 2007, recurring roles such as Deputy Chief William Dodds on '' Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, '' Stacey Koons on the Showtime comedy-drama ''Californication'', Nick on the Netflix series ''Grace & Frankie'', and Chuck Cedar in ''Mr. Deeds''. He also played CIA Director of Clandestine Services (DCS) Arthur Campbell on ''Covert Affairs''. Early life Gallagher was born in New York City. His mother, Mary Ann (née O'Shea), was a bacteriologist, and his father, Thomas Francis Gallagher, Jr., was an advertising executive. Gallagher is the youngest of their three children. He is of Irish Catholic background and was raised in Armonk, New York. Gallagher graduated from Tufts University, where he was active in theater, appearing in such shows as Stephen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wayne Newton
Carson Wayne Newton (born April 3, 1942) is an American singer and actor. One of the most popular singers in the nation from the mid-to-late 20th-century, Newton remains one of the best-known entertainers in Las Vegas. He is known by the nicknames The Midnight Idol, Mr. Las Vegas and Mr. Entertainment. As a teenager, Newton first performed in Las Vegas in the late 1950s and was mentored by some of the nation's biggest artists including Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin and Elvis Presley. In 1963, he achieved Headliner (performances), headliner status at the Flamingo Las Vegas, Flamingo, a casino hotel in Las Vegas, and soon became one of the city's most popular performers. ''The Washington Post'' describes Newton as "America's number one night club act" and at his peak being more prominent in Las Vegas than both Sinatra and Presley. Throughout his career, Newton has appeared in a number of movies and television shows. His well known songs include "Danke Schoen" (1963), "Summer Wind" (1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
