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Escape From Atlantis (film)
''Escape from Atlantis'' is a 1997 made-for-TV movie, starring Jeff Speakman. The movie originally aired on Starz was written by Arne Olsen and directed by Strathford Hamilton. Plot A family falls into a time warp where they get into Atlantis, a place full of strange and magic creatures. Cast * Jeff Speakman as Matt Spencer * Tim Thomerson as Liam Gallagher * Justin Burnette as Adam Spencer * Mercedes McNab as Claudia Spencer * Breck Wilson as Chris Spencer Reception ''At-a-Glance Film Reviews'' gave the film a very bad review, stating: "I find myself at a loss for a compliment to pay this movie. If I had to muster one, I'd say that the photography of the island is often (but not always) quite beautiful. It's a nice thing to boast about, but as the movie's sole asset, it stinks." References External links * * 1997 television films 1997 films American television films Films directed by Strathford Hamilton {{fantasy-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeff Speakman
Jeff Speakman (born November 8, 1958) is an American actor and a martial artist in the art of American Kenpo and Japanese Gōjū-ryū, earning black belts in each. Between 2008 and 2018, he was President of the International Kempo Federation. Early life Speakman was born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, where he was a springboard diver at John Hersey High School and achieved All-American status. He graduated from Missouri Southern State College. He has said that the television show ''Kung Fu'' got him interested in martial arts, and he began by studying the Okinawan martial art of Gōjū-ryū until achieving black belt rank. His instructor then recommended that if he was really intent in pursuing martial arts as a lifestyle, then he should go looking for Ed Parker, a friend of his master. Speakman sold his car to pay for the moving expenses and met Parker at one of the latter's tournaments. Speakman spent years training in American Kenpo under his principal ins ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tim Thomerson
Joseph Timothy "Tim" Thomerson (born April 8, 1946) is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for his role as Jack Deth in the ''Trancers'' film series and for his work in numerous low-budget features and for his comedic television roles. Early life Tim Thomerson was born in Coronado, California. He was brought up in both Hawaii and in San Diego. Following a stint in the Army National Guard, where he served as a cook in a tank company with actor Brion James, Thomerson chose to become an actor, while taking a job as a set builder and prop man at San Diego's Old Globe Theatre, famous for its Shakespearean productions. Following college, Thomerson began a career as a stand-up comedian, honing his skills. He appeared in comedy clubs that included The Bitter End in Greenwich Village, The Improv in Los Angeles, and Catch a Rising Star in New York City. Career When Thomerson moved into comedy, he found himself in a boom period alongside the likes of David Letterman, Jay ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Justin Burnette
Justin Burnette (born c. 1980) is an American former child actor, active between 1988 and 1998. He was nominated for the Young Artist Awards five times. He is the brother of actress Olivia Burnette. Filmography * 1998 : ''Escape from Atlantis'' (TV) .... Adam Spencer * 1997 : ''Wings (1990 TV series), Wings'' .... Spencer (episode : House of Blues) * 1996 : ''Chicago Hope'' .... David's Brother (episode : Women on the Verge) * 1995 : ''Jack Reed: One of Our Own'' (TV) .... John Reed Jr. * 1995 : ''Spring Fling! (TV)'' .... Teddy * 1994 : ''Jack Reed: A Search for Justice'' (TV) .... John Reed Jr. * 1994 : ''The Yarn Princess'' (TV) .... Mike * 1993 : ''Jack Reed: Badge of Honor'' (TV) .... John Reed Jr. * 1992–1993 : ''Hearts Afire'' .... Ben Hartman (semi-regular appearances) * 1992 : ''Major Dad'' .... Charlie (episode : Three's a Crowd) * 1991 : ''Dynasty: The Reunion'' (TV) .... Danny Carrington * 1991 : ''N.Y.P.D. Mounted'' (TV) .... Bob Coltrane * 1990-1991 : ''The Flash ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mercedes McNab
Mercedes Alicia McNab (born March 14, 1980) is a Canadian former actress. She is known for her role as Harmony Kendall on ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' (1997–2001) and its spinoff ''Angel'' (2001–2004). She additionally is known for her role as pretentious Amanda Buckman in ''Addams Family Values'' (1993) and Misty in the horror films ''Hatchet'' (2007) and ''Hatchet 2'' (2010). Early life McNab was born on March 14, 1980 in Vancouver, British Columbia. McNab's father is English former soccer player Bob McNab. Career McNab received her first notable acting role in 1991 when she appeared as a Girl Scout selling cookies in ''The Addams Family.'' She played a more prominent role in the 1993 sequel ''Addams Family Values'', as snobby camper Amanda Buckman. In 1997, McNab was cast in a recurring role on The WB TV show ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer''. McNab had initially auditioned for the lead role of Buffy Summers, which went to Sarah Michelle Gellar, and instead she played Harmony ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Breck Wilson
Breck may refer to: People * Daniel Breck (1788–1871), member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky * Helena Breck, British actor * James Lloyd Breck (1818–1876), priest, educator, and missionary of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America * Joseph Berry Breck (1828–1865), officer in the United States Navy * Julia Breck (1941–2020), British actress * Peter Breck (1929–2012), American character actor * Samuel Breck (general) (1834–1918), officer in the United States Army * Samuel Breck (politician) (1771–1862), American politician from Pennsylvania Other * , a ''Clemson''-class destroyer in the United States Navy * Breck School, an independent college-preparatory preK–12 school in Golden Valley, Minnesota * Breck Shampoo Breck Shampoo is an American brand of shampoo that is also known for its Breck Girls advertising campaign. History In 1930, Dr. John H. Breck, Sr. (June 5, 1877 – February 1965) of Sprin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim Michaels
Jim Michaels (born September 12, 1965, in Chicago, Illinois) is an American television producer. He is the son of Anna Mae and Robert Michaels and was raised in the suburbs of Des Plaines and Arlington Heights. Michaels graduated from John Hersey High School in Arlington Heights, Illinois, and attended the University of Evansville and graduated with a degree in business. Michaels started and ran the in house computer graphics department at MCA/Universal Studios. Michaels subsequently moved into television production, eventually producing the NBC series '' Midnight Caller'' and ''Reasonable Doubts''. Michaels other series included; '' Charlie Grace'' for ABC; ''Turks'', ''The Guardian'' and ''Dr. Vegas'' for CBS; ''Odyssey 5''; for Showtime; and '' Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman''. Michaels is a member of the Producers Guild of America, Directors Guild of America, Screen Actors Guild, the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, American Film Institute and has guest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Honolulu
Honolulu (; ) is the capital and largest city of the U.S. state of Hawaii, which is in the Pacific Ocean. It is an unincorporated county seat of the consolidated City and County of Honolulu, situated along the southeast coast of the island of Oahu, and is the westernmost and southernmost major U.S. city. Honolulu is Hawaii's main gateway to the world. It is also a major hub for business, finance, hospitality, and military defense in both the state and Oceania. The city is characterized by a mix of various Asian, Western, and Pacific cultures, reflected in its diverse demography, cuisine, and traditions. ''Honolulu'' means "sheltered harbor" or "calm port" in Hawaiian; its old name, ''Kou'', roughly encompasses the area from Nuuanu Avenue to Alakea Street and from Hotel Street to Queen Street, which is the heart of the present downtown district. The city's desirability as a port accounts for its historical growth and importance in the Hawaiian archipelago and the broader P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Universal Television
Universal Television LLC (abbreviated as UTV) is an American television production company that is a subsidiary of Universal Studio Group, a division of Comcast's NBCUniversal. It serves as the network television production arm of NBC; a predecessor of the company previously assumed such functions, and a substantial portion of the company's shows air on the network. It was formerly known by various names, including Revue Studios, Universal Pictures Television Department, Universal-International Television, Studios USA Television LLC, Universal Network Television, Universal Domestic Television, NBC Universal Television Studio, and Universal Media Studios. Re-established in 2004, both NBC Studios and the original Universal Television are predecessors of the current Universal Television, formerly known as NBC Universal Television Studio and Universal Media Studios. Universal Television Alternative Studio Universal Television Alternative Studio ("Universal Television Alternative" acco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (formerly Universal Studios Home Entertainment, Universal Studios Home Video, MCA/Universal Home Video, MCA Home Video, MCA Videodisc and MCA Videocassette, Inc.) is the home video distribution division of American film studio Universal Pictures, owned by the NBCUniversal Film and Entertainment division of NBCUniversal, which is owned by Comcast. History The company was founded in 1980 as MCA Videocassette, Inc. with Gene Giaquinto as president of the division and released 24 films on Betamax and VHS in May 1980, including ''Jaws'', ''Animal House'' and ''The Deer Hunter'' as well as classic films such as ''Dracula'', '' Animal Crackers'' and '' Scarface''. ''Jaws 2'' and ''1941'' were also released that year. Prior to 1980, Castle Films (known as Universal 8 after 1977) had served as Universal's home film distribution unit. In late 1983, both the Laserdisc sister label MCA Videodisc and the VHS/Beta label MCA Videocassette, Inc. were consoli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stereophonic Sound
Stereophonic sound, or more commonly stereo, is a method of sound reproduction that recreates a multi-directional, 3-dimensional audible perspective. This is usually achieved by using two independent audio channels through a configuration of two loudspeakers (or stereo headphones) in such a way as to create the impression of sound heard from various directions, as in natural hearing. Because the multi-dimensional perspective is the crucial aspect, the term ''stereophonic'' also applies to systems with more than two channels or speakers such as quadraphonic and surround sound. Binaural recording, Binaural sound systems are also ''stereophonic''. Stereo sound has been in common use since the 1970s in entertainment media such as broadcast radio, recorded music, television, video cameras, cinema, computer audio, and internet. Etymology The word ''stereophonic'' derives from the Greek language, Greek (''stereós'', "firm, solid") + (''phōnḗ'', "sound, tone, voice") and i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1997 In Film
The year 1997 in film involved many significant films, including ''Titanic'', ''The Full Monty'', '' Gattaca'', ''Donnie Brasco'', '' Good Will Hunting'', ''L.A. Confidential'', '' The Fifth Element'', '' Nil by Mouth'', '' The Spanish Prisoner'', and the beginning of the film studio DreamWorks. Highest-grossing films The top 10 films released in 1997 by worldwide gross are as follows: Box office records *''Titanic'' became the first movie in history to pass at the box office on March 1, 1998. ''Titanic'' held the record for the highest-grossing movie of all time for 12 years until it was surpassed by ''Avatar'' on January 25, 2010. *Sony Pictures became the year's highest-grossing distributor in the United States and Canada, with in domestic gross. It was the first time Sony Pictures topped the domestic box office, after Disney was the top-grossing domestic distributor for the previous three years. Events * The ''Star Wars'' Special Editions, a theatrical anniversary ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rotten Tomatoes
Rotten Tomatoes is an American review-aggregation website for film and television. The company was launched in August 1998 by three undergraduate students at the University of California, Berkeley: Senh Duong, Patrick Y. Lee, and Stephen Wang. Although the name "Rotten Tomatoes" connects to the practice of audiences throwing rotten tomatoes in disapproval of a poor stage performance, the original inspiration comes from a scene featuring tomatoes in the Canadian film ''Léolo'' (1992). Since January 2010, Rotten Tomatoes has been owned by Flixster, which was in turn acquired by Warner Bros in 2011. In February 2016, Rotten Tomatoes and its parent site Flixster were sold to Comcast's Fandango. Warner Bros. retained a minority stake in the merged entities, including Fandango. History Rotten Tomatoes was launched on August 12, 1998, as a spare-time project by Senh Duong. His objective in creating Rotten Tomatoes was "to create a site where people can get access to reviews from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
