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Actors Anonymous (film)
''Actors Anonymous'' is a 2017 feature film adaptation of James Franco's novel of the same name (''Actors Anonymous''). The film explores the complex lives of two young actors pursuing stardom in Hollywood while struggling to escape their past. The ensemble cast includes James Franco, Eric Roberts, Emma Rigby, Scott Haze, Jake Robbins, Carmen Argenziano, and Horatio Sanz. Produced by Rabbi Bandini Productions and Elysium Bandini Studios in collaboration with grad students at USC's School of Cinematic Arts, the film premiered at Cinequest and subsequently screened at the Newport Beach Film Festival. Cast * Scott Haze as Sean * Jake Robbins as Ben * James Franco as Jake Lamont * Eric Roberts as Sonny * Emma Rigby as Bree * Keegan Allen as Trey * Horatio Sanz as Juan * Carmen Argenziano as Mr. Smithson * Cynthia Murell as Maggie * Brit Manor as Karen * Steve Bannos as Marco * Kimberli Flores as Sabrina Production ''Actors Anonymous'' had an unconventional de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juel Taylor
Juel Taylor (born May 1, 1987) is a director and screenwriter. He wrote ''Creed II'' (2018) and '' Space Jam: A New Legacy'' (2021) with his writing partner Tony Rettenmaier. Taylor and Rettenmaier wrote the movie '' They Cloned Tyrone'' (2023), which is also Taylor's first feature film as a director. He has also directed several TV episodes and a short film. Early life and education Taylor was born and raised in Tuskegee, Alabama. Taylor largely based the fictional neighborhood in ''They Cloned Tyrone'' on the area where he grew up. Taylor was initially interested in studying video game design when he attended college at the University of Florida. His first introduction to making movies was a music video he created for his college's digital arts program. Taylor then studied film as a graduate student at the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts, where he met Rettenmaier. Career In 2017, Taylor co-directed ''Actors Anonymous'', the feature film ada ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hollywood, Los Angeles
Hollywood is a neighborhood in the Central Los Angeles, central region of Los Angeles, California. Its name has come to be a metonymy, shorthand reference for the Cinema of the United States, U.S. film industry and the people associated with it. Many notable film studios, such as Columbia Pictures, Walt Disney Studios (division), Walt Disney Studios, Paramount Pictures, Warner Bros., and Universal Pictures, are located near or in Hollywood. Hollywood was incorporated as a municipality in 1903. It was Merger (politics), consolidated with the city of Los Angeles in 1910. Soon thereafter a prominent film industry emerged, having developed first on the East Coast. Eventually it became the most recognizable in the world. History Initial development H.J. Whitley, a real estate developer, arranged to buy the E.C. Hurd ranch. They agreed on a price and shook hands on the deal. Whitley shared his plans for the new town with General Harrison Gray Otis (publisher), Harrison Gray Otis, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Book Trailer
A trailer (also known as a preview, coming attraction or attraction video) is a commercial advertisement, originally for a feature film that is going to be exhibited in the future at a movie theater/cinema. It is a product of creative and technical work. Movie trailers have now become popular on DVDs and Blu-ray discs, as well as on the Internet and mobile devices. Of some 10 billion videos watched online annually, film trailers rank third, after news and user-created video. The trailer format has been adopted as a promotional tool for television shows, video games, books, and theatrical events/concerts. History The first trailer shown in an American film theater was in November 1913, when Nils Granlund, the advertising manager for the Marcus Loew theater chain, produced a short promotional film for the musical ''The Pleasure Seekers'', opening at the Winter Garden Theatre on Broadway. As reported in a wire service story carried by the Lincoln, Nebraska ''Daily Star'', the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is an international mutual aid fellowship of alcoholics dedicated to abstinence-based recovery from alcoholism through its spiritually-inclined Twelve Step program. Following its Twelve Traditions, AA is non-professional, non-denominational, as well as apolitical and unaffiliated. In 2020 AA estimated its worldwide membership to be over two million with 75% of those in the U.S. and Canada. Despite viewing the disease model of alcoholism as an outside issue on which it has no opinion, AA is commonly associated with its popularity since many of its members took a large role in spreading it. Regarding its effectiveness, a 2020 scientific review saw clinical interventions encouraging increased AA participation resulting in higher abstinence rates over other clinical interventions while probably reducing health costs. AA marks 1935 for its start when Bill Wilson (Bill W.) first commiserated alcoholic to alcoholic with Bob Smith (Dr. Bob) who, along wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Little A
Amazon Publishing (simply APub) is Amazon's book publishing unit launched in 2009. It is composed of 15 imprints including AmazonEncore, AmazonCrossing, Montlake Romance, Thomas & Mercer, 47North, and TOPPLE Books. Amazon publishes e-books via its Kindle Direct Publishing subsidiary. History In May 2009, Amazon launched AmazonEncore, the inaugural flagship general imprint. It publishes titles that have gone out-of-print or self-published books with sales potential. The first book published under this imprint was Cayla Kluver's ''Legacy'' in August 2009. Other early books published by AmazonEncore include ''Mercury Falls'' by Robert Kroese, ''Shaken'' by J.A. Konrath, ''The Grove'' by John Rector and ''A Scattered Life'' by Karen McQuestion. AmazonCrossing was announced in May 2010, for translated works into English. The first translated books were the French-language novel ''The King of Kahel'' and the German-language novel ''The Hangman's Daughter'' which were released ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La La Land
''La La Land'' is a 2016 American romantic musical comedy-drama film written and directed by Damien Chazelle. It stars Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone as a struggling jazz pianist and an aspiring actress, respectively, who meet and fall in love while pursuing their dreams in Los Angeles. John Legend, Rosemarie DeWitt, Finn Wittrock, and J. K. Simmons appear in supporting roles. Having been fond of musicals during his time as a drummer, Chazelle first conceptualized the film alongside Justin Hurwitz while attending Harvard University together. After moving to Los Angeles in 2010, Chazelle penned the script but did not find a studio willing to finance the production without changes to his design. After the success of his film ''Whiplash (2014 film), Whiplash'' (2014), the project was picked up by Summit Entertainment. Miles Teller and Emma Watson were originally slated to star, but after both dropped out Gosling and Stone were cast. Filming took place in Los Angeles between August ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jetset Magazine
''Jetset Magazine'' is an American lifestyle magazine founded in 2006, aimed at those with an affluent lifestyle. It is available as a quarterly print magazine and is distributed in private jets, private yachts, private jet terminals, yacht charters, exclusive resorts and events around the world. It is also available online with content created on a weekly basis. Editors * Darrin Austin - entrepreneur, venture capitalist, philanthropist * Robert Kiyosaki – entrepreneur, author, ''Rich Dad Poor Dad'' * Daymond John – entrepreneur; founder, FUBU * Barry LaBov – entrepreneur; chief executive officer * Ken McElroy – real estate investor; author * Tom Zenner – executive editor, Rylin Media; television sports anchor * Scott Walcheck – philanthropist and investor * Tami Austin - editor-in-chief Readership The magazines targeted readership is the wealthiest one percent. The print magazine is circulated exclusively to private airport lounges, private yachts, exclusive event ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Watson (film Producer)
John Watson is a British film producer. Early life and education Watson, the son of the Somerset cricketer of the same name, was born in the village of Poyntington in Dorset, in South West England. He was educated at Sherborne School, an independent school for boys in the town of Sherborne in Dorset, followed by Churchill College at the University of Cambridge. Career Watson's breakthrough came in 1991, when two films he produced were simultaneous hits: '' Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves'' (which he also co-wrote), starring Kevin Costner and Morgan Freeman; and ''Backdraft'', starring Kurt Russell and Robert De Niro, directed by Ron Howard. He then quickly leaped into television in 1992 where his Trilogy Entertainment Group organization had signed with RHI Entertainment. Branching into television in the mid-1990s, Watson executive-produced over 300 hours of network and cable television; 7 seasons of '' The Outer Limits'' (Showtime), 4 seasons of '' Poltergeist: The Legacy'' (S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steve Bannos
Steve Bannos (born August 5, 1960) is an American television and film actor, writer and photo dealer. As an actor, he often had cameos in Judd Apatow and Paul Feig films, and is also known for his portrayal of Frank Kowchevski on the short-lived NBC dramedy ''Freaks and Geeks''. Career Bannos appeared in the films ''Spy'', '' The Heat'', ''Bridesmaids'', ''Funny People'', '' Superbad'', ''The 40-Year-Old Virgin'', ''Drillbit Taylor'', ''Pineapple Express'', and ''Unaccompanied Minors''; and TV appearances in ''Love (TV series)'', ''Mike & Molly'', ''Days of Our Lives'', '' Eagleheart'', ''The Mentalist'' and ''Without a Trace''. Bannos also played the characters "Mr. Combover" and "Mr. Gross" on the Nickelodeon TV show, ''Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide''. Bannos also wrote for ''Freaks and Geeks'', ''Disney's Recess'', the Nicktoon '' Doug'' and was a four-time guest writer on ''Saturday Night Live ''Saturday Night Live'' (often abbreviated to ''SNL'') is an Amer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keegan Allen
Keegan Phillip Allen (born July 22, 1989) is an American actor, photographer, author and musician known for his main role as Toby Cavanaugh on the Freeform series ''Pretty Little Liars.'' Early life Allen was born and raised in California, the son of actor Phillip R. Allen and artist Joan Snyder Allen. In 2009, he graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from American Musical and Dramatic Academy. Allen is Jewish, as is his mother. Career Allen's passion in his younger years tended towards photography, cinematography and other roles behind the camera. However, at age 13, he landed his first paid job for a small, non-speaking role in a documentary for Animal Planet. In 2010, Allen appeared in an episode of Nickelodeon's TV show ''Big Time Rush''. Shortly after, he began playing the recurring role of Toby Cavanaugh, the love interest of Spencer Hastings (Troian Bellisario), on the ABC Family (later Freeform) mystery series ''Pretty Little Liars''. In addition to acti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival
The Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival is an annual independent film festival held each March in San Jose, California and Redwood City, California. The international festival combines the cinematic arts with Silicon Valley’s innovation. It is produced by Cinequest, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that is also responsible for Picture The Possibilities and the distribution label Cinequest Mavericks Studio LLC. Cinequest awards the annual Maverick Spirit Awards. In addition to over 130 world or U.S. premieres from over 30 countries, the festival hosts writer's events including screenwriting competitions, a shorts program, technology and artistic forums and workshops, student programs, and a silent film accompanied on the theatre organ. Founded in 1990 as the Cinequest Film Festival, the festival was rebranded in 2017 as the Cinequest Film & VR Festival and expanded beyond downtown San Jose to Redwood City. It took its present name in 2019. History Filmmakers Halfdan Hus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jake Robbins (actor)
Phillip Jacob Robbins (born May 23, 1976) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who ended his career in the Chicago White Sox organization. He appeared in only two major league games in for the Cleveland Indians at the age of 28. The only run Run(s) or RUN may refer to: Places * Run (island), one of the Banda Islands in Indonesia * Run (stream), a stream in the Dutch province of North Brabant People * Run (rapper), Joseph Simmons, now known as "Reverend Run", from the hip-hop group ... he gave up was a solo home run by Jacque Jones on September 24 of that year. His earned run average was 5.40. In , he pitched for the White Sox Triple-A affiliate, the Charlotte Knights, in Fort Mill, South Carolina. Robbins was 0–0 in 20 games, with an ERA of 5.11 and 14 strikeouts in 24⅔ innings. He currently runs the Jake Robbins Pitching School at Showcase Baseball Academy. External links 1976 births Living people Major League Baseball pitchers Cleveland Indians players B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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