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Brink!
''Brink!'' is a 1998 Disney Channel Original Movie that depicts the sport of aggressive inline skating. Written by Jeff Schechter and directed by Greg Beeman, the film stars Erik von Detten as Andy "Brink" Brinker, a high school inline skater who joins a group of skaters to help his financially troubled family. The plot adapts and updates the 1865 novel ''Hans Brinker, or The Silver Skates'' by Mary Mapes Dodge. The film was released as the third Disney Channel Original Movie. Plot Andy "Brink" Brinker and his in-line skating crew—Peter, Jordy, and Gabriella—who call themselves "Soul-Skaters" (they skate for the fun of it, not for the money), clash with a semi-professional skating team, Team X-Bladz—led by Val—with whom they attend high school in southern California. On the first day of school, the Soul-Skaters and Team X-Bladz race on school grounds. Boomer, a skater for Team X-Bladz, is seriously injured during the race, causing Brink to stop mid-race to help him. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erik Von Detten
Erik Thomas von Detten (born October 3, 1982) is an American singer and former actor. He is known for his roles in '' Escape to Witch Mountain'', '' Toy Story'', '' Brink!'', '' Meego'', '' The Princess Diaries'', '' Complete Savages'', and '' So Weird''. He voiced Erwin Lawson through the full run of '' Recess'' (1997-2001) and the series' four successive direct-to-video films. Early life Erik Thomas von Detten was born in San Diego, California, the son of Susan von Detten (née Farber), a photographer, and Volker von Detten. He has three sisters, Dolly, Britta and Andrea, and a brother, Timothy. He has German, English, and Russian Jewish ancestry. His family moved to a two-story house in El Segundo, California when he was a young child. In El Segundo, von Detten attended the local public elementary school, and was a member of the Cub Scouts. Career One of von Detten's earliest roles was Nicholas Alamain on the daytime soap opera ''Days of Our Lives'' from 1992 until 1993, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walter Emanuel Jones
Walter Emanuel Jones (born November 30, 1970) is an American actor, martial artist and dancer, known for playing the role of Zack Taylor, the original Black Ranger on the hit television series ''Mighty Morphin Power Rangers''. He also appeared in successful television shows including ''Family Matters'', '' Step by Step'', ''Sabrina, the Teenage Witch'', '' Moesha'', '' Buffy the Vampire Slayer'', ''Early Edition'', '' NYPD Blue'', '' CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'', ''Off Centre'' and ''The Shield''. He played in movies including '' Backyard Dogs'' (2000), '' House of the Dead 2'' (2005), and '' Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping'' (2016). He gave his voice talent to animated movies including '' Open Season 2'' (2008) and '' Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2'' (2013). Life and career Jones was born and raised in Detroit. He lost the middle finger on his left hand at the age of 4. He began his career by an uncredited role in the successful TV show ''Beverly Hills, 90210''. In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patrick Levis
Patrick Cannon Levis (born January 23, 1982) is an American actor, best known for playing Peter in the Disney Channel Original Movie '' Brink!'', Jack Phillips on the Disney Channel series '' So Weird'', and Reed on '' The Fresh Beat Band''. Biography Ever since he was little, acting was his passion. He started acting in several commercials, and by the age of twelve, he had a role in the original cast of the Broadway play " Big: The Musical." After this he starred in '' Brink!'' (1998) (TV), a Disney Channel original movie, and shortly after was cast in the role of Jack Phillips in '' So Weird'' (1999). Patrick also made another Disney Channel movie with Frankie Muniz called '' Miracle in Lane 2'' (2000) (TV) and also starred in the TV movie Inside the Osmonds' (2001) (TV), where he played Donny Osmond. In 2001, Patrick was cast in the role of Grant Stage in the sitcom '' Maybe It's Me'' (2001), which aired on the WB. In 2007, he was cast to play Drew Simpson in ''Love's Unf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeffrey Alan Schechter
Jeffrey Alan Schechter (usually credited as Jeff Schechter) is a screenwriter whose work has been nominated for two Emmy awards, a Writers Guild of America award, and a Writers Guild of Canada award. His writing credits include ''Strange Days at Blake Holsey High'', '' Overruled!'', the Disney Channel original film ''Brink!'', '' Bloodsport II: The Next Kumite'' and '' Dennis the Menace Strikes Again''. In 2015, he created the ABC Family science fiction crime drama '' Stitchers''. Early life and education Schechter was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, graduated from Edward R. Murrow High School Edward R. Murrow High School is located in the Midwood section of Brooklyn, New York City, New York and is part of the New York City Department of Education. The school is known for its theater program. Its success in the arts was recognized by Me ... and is a graduate from the film program at SUNY Purchase. Filmography Television The numbers in directing and writing credits r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christina Vidal
Christina Vidal is an American actress and singer. She is best known for her roles in films such as '' Life with Mikey'', '' Brink!'', '' Freaky Friday'', '' See No Evil'' and for her role in Nickelodeon sitcom '' Taina'', in which she played the title character (2001–2002), as Gina Perrello in '' Code Black'' (2015–2016), and as Detective Valeria Chavez in '' Training Day'' (2017). Early life and education Vidal was born and raised in Whitestone, an area in Queens, New York City, the daughter of Manny Vidal, a tax consultant and businessman, and his wife Josie, a secretary, both of Puerto Rican ancestry. She attended the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School. When she was 17 in 1998, she joined a girl group called Gemstone (along with Jade Villalon and Crystal Grant). Vidal later moved to Orlando, Florida, to proceed with the filming of ''Taina''. Her sisters Lisa and Tanya are also actresses and have appeared on TV and in theatre; she also has a brother, Christian. Ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robin Riker
Robin Riker (born October 2, 1952) is an American actress and author. She made her big screen debut in the 1980 horror film ''Alligator'' and later went to star in the Showtime comedy series ''Brothers'' (1984–1989). Riker had starring roles in a number of sitcoms during 1990s, include '' Get a Life'' (1990–92), ''Shaky Ground'' (1992–93), ''Thunder Alley'' (1994–95), and ''The Gregory Hines Show'' (1997–99). From 2008 to 2010 she played the role of Beth Logan in the CBS daytime soap opera ''The Bold and the Beautiful''. Early life Riker was born in New York City. Both of her parents were in theater. She began acting in theater when she was two years old. Career Riker began her career appearing in episodes of ''M*A*S*H'', ''Fantasy Island'' and ''The Rockford Files'' and ''The A-Team''. She made her film debut appearing as a female lead in the 1980 horror film ''Alligator''.From 1984 to 1989, she starred as Kelly Hall in the Showtime comedy series ''Brothers''. She rec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Snatches Of Pink
Snatches of Pink was a rock band based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. They also recorded under the name Clarissa. MTV called them "a raunchy rock 'n' roll band and the real thing. Cool as hell. Loud as hell," as well as "the most exciting unknown band in America."'' Now It's a Rock & Roll Show!!! A film about Snatches of Pink'' (Trickle Down Productions, 2007). Early history Snatches of Pink was formed in Chapel Hill, North Carolina in 1985 by Andy McMillan and Michael Rank. The two met at a record store where McMillan worked. At the time, McMillan was 23 years old and Rank was 19 years old. McMillan studied architecture at North Carolina State University before transferring to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he majored in math. For the band's first four shows, McMillan played stand-up drums and sang, with Michael Rank on guitars. After a couple of months, the duo was joined by Sara Romweber (Kamikazes, Let's Active) on drums, and McMillan moved to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Graf
Paul David Graf (April 16, 1950 – April 7, 2001) was an American actor, best known for his role as Sgt. Eugene Tackleberry in the ''Police Academy'' series of films. Early life and education Graf was born in Zanesville, Ohio, and later moved to Lancaster, Ohio, and graduated from Lancaster High School. He studied theatre at Otterbein College in Westerville, a suburb of Columbus, Ohio, where he graduated in 1972. He attended graduate school at Ohio State University until 1975, when he dropped out to pursue his acting career. Acting career Graf made his first television appearance as a contestant on the game show '' The $20,000 Pyramid'' in December 1979, where he teamed with actress Patty Duke. He would later appear on subsequent versions of the show as a celebrity contestant, twice with Duke. As a struggling actor in the early 1980s, he also took small roles in popular TV shows, including ''M*A*S*H'', '' The Dukes of Hazzard'', ''Airwolf'', '' Hardcastle and McCormi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Katie Volding
Katie Louise Volding (born February 13, 1989) is a former American actress. In 2000, she was nominated for a Young Artist Award in the category "Best Performance in a TV Movie or Pilot" for her performance in the Disney Channel Original Movie '' Smart House''. Acting career In 1997, she appeared in the ABC sitcom '' Teen Angel''. She has a main role in the television films ''Au Pair'' (1999), ''Au Pair II ''Au Pair II'' (also known as ''Au Pair II: The Fairytale Continues'') is a 2001 American made-for-television romantic comedy film starring Gregory Harrison and Heidi Lenhart and is the second installment in the ''Au Pair'' trilogy. Synopsis A ...'' (2001), and '' Au Pair 3: Adventure in Paradise'' (2009). Katie also plays Brink's little sister in the Disney Channel original movie, ''Brink!'' In her earlier years, she made a small appearance as Uh-Huh's girlfriend at the end of the film ''Little Rascals''. Filmography References External links * 1989 bir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Halloweentown (film)
''Halloweentown'' is a 1998 Disney Channel Original Movie directed by Duwayne Dunham. The first installment in ''Halloweentown'' series starring Debbie Reynolds, Kimberly J. Brown, Joey Zimmerman, and Judith Hoag. It is the fourth Disney Channel Original Movie. It centers on Marnie, who on her 13th Halloween, learns she's a witch, discovers a secret portal, and is transported to Halloweentown—a magical place where ghosts and ghouls, witches and werewolves live apart from the human world: but she soon finds herself battling wicked warlocks, evil curses, and endless surprises. Plot The film opens with Marnie Piper and her mother, Gwen, arguing over why she and her younger siblings Dylan and Sophie cannot go out for Halloween. Gwen's mother Aggie shows up for her annual Halloween visit. The children are happier to see Aggie than Gwen is, as Aggie openly encourages the children to get more involved in Halloween. Aggie and Gwen are secretly witches, but Gwen is determined to liv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greg Beeman
Greg Beeman (born 1962 in Honolulu, Hawaii) is an American film and television director and producer and winner of the Directors Guild of America award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement. He is well known for his work on the television series '' JAG'', ''Smallville'', and '' Heroes''. Beeman worked on the TNT apocalyptic/science-fiction series ''Falling Skies'', as executive producer and main director. Career 1980s Beeman started his directorial career in the late 1980s, guest directing for the television show ''The Wonder Years,'' and directing two television films. In 1988, Beeman made his theatrical directing debut in '' License to Drive''. 1990s During the early 1990s, Beeman continued work in the television industry, directing episodes of '' JAG'', '' Harts of the West'', ''Danger Theatre'', and ''Nash Bridges''. Beeman also contributed two episodes to the sci-fi series ''Eerie, Indiana''. Beeman would work on numerous television projects during the late 199 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Disney Channel Original Films
Many television films have been produced for Disney Channel, an American family-oriented basic cable channel and former premium television channel since its launch on April 18, 1983. Until October 1997, films were released under the banner name of Disney Channel Premiere Films; since then, the films are currently released under the Disney Channel Original Movie (DCOM) banner. Most of these films were subsequently released on VHS, DVD, or, more recently, Blu-ray. However, many more entries in the Disney Channel film library were never released in any home video format. Originally, the films were released on DVD months after their Disney Channel premieres, but beginning with '' Princess Protection Program'' in 2009, DVDs for DCOMs have been released one week after their television premieres. Also, although DCOMs have been produced in widescreen HD format since mid-2005, the 2009 release of '' Princess Protection Program'' became the first DCOM to appear in widescreen DVD viewing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
