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How To Eat Fried Worms (film)
''How to Eat Fried Worms'' is a 2006 American comedy film written and directed by Bob Dolman and produced by Mark Johnson and Philip Steuer with music by Mark Mothersbaugh and Robert Mothersbaugh. It is loosely based on Thomas Rockwell's 1973 children's book of the same name. It was also produced by Walden Media, and distributed by New Line Cinema. Development began in 1998, and the theatrical release for the United States and Canada was August 25, 2006. The film stars Luke Benward, Adam Hicks, Hallie Eisenberg, Austin Rogers, Andrew Gillingham, Alexander Gould, Blake Garrett, and Philip Daniel Bolden. The film received mixed reviews from critics. Plot Billy Forrester has a weak stomach and vomits easily. He and his parents, Mitch, Helen, and his little brother, Woody, have just moved to a new town. Billy tells his mother he doesn't want to go to school because he will be "the new kid". She assures him he will make friends and everything will be okay. Billy becomes the targ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bob Dolman
Robert Dolman (born October 28, 1949) is a Canadian screenwriter, actor, director and producer. His work in television includes '' SCTV'', ''SCTV Network 90'', and ''WKRP in Cincinnati''. Among his film credits are the screenplays for ''Willow'' and '' Far and Away'', as well as ''The Banger Sisters'' and '' How to Eat Fried Worms'', both of which he also directed. He is a writer and producer on the 2022 Disney+ ''Willow'' TV series, returning to the franchise that he helped to co-create. Dolman was married at one time to actress Andrea Martin, with whom he has two sons as well as a grandchild. His late sister, Nancy Dolman, was also an actress, as well as the wife of comedian and actor Martin Short. Filmography *''WKRP In Cincinnati'' (1981) (TV) *''Little Shots'' (1983) (TV) *''SCTV Network 90'' (1981-1983) (TV) *'' SCTV'' (1983-1984) (TV) *''Cowboy Joe'' (1987) (TV) (also Executive Producer) *''Willow'' (1988) *'' Far and Away'' (1992) *''The Banger Sisters'' (2002) (also Di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Convenience Store
A convenience store, convenience shop, corner store or corner shop is a small retail business that stocks a range of everyday items such as coffee, groceries, snack foods, confectionery, soft drinks, ice creams, tobacco products, lottery tickets, over-the-counter drugs, toiletries, newspapers and magazines. In some jurisdictions, convenience stores are licensed to sell alcoholic drinks, although many jurisdictions limit such beverages to those with relatively low alcohol content, like beer and wine. The stores may also offer money order and wire transfer services, along with the use of a fax, fax machine or photocopier for a small per-copy cost. Some also sell tickets or recharge smart cards, e.g. OPUS cards in Montreal. They differ from general stores and village shops in that they are not in a rural area, rural location and are used as a convenient supplement to larger stores. A convenience store may be part of a Filling station, gas/petrol station, so customers can purchase g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Schlamme
Thomas David Schlamme (; born ) is an American television director, known particularly for his collaborations with Aaron Sorkin. He is known for his work as executive producer on ''The West Wing'' and ''Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip,'' as well as his work as director on '' Sports Night'' and ''The Americans''. Early life Schlamme was born in Houston, Texas. He is Jewish, and his family escaped Nazi Germany the week before the Kristallnacht. He attended Bellaire High School in Bellaire, Texas. Production Schlamme moved from his native Houston to New York City in 1973. After serving in several low level positions for production companies, he founded his own company, Schlamme Productions, in 1980. From there, he produced campaigns for a number of musicals, including ''Cats''. He directed the first "I Want My MTV!" advertising campaign in 1981 for producer Buzz Potamkin, and singer/songwriter Amy Grant's 1985 music video " Find a Way" for producers Fred Seibert and Alan Goodman. Thr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John August
John August (born August 4, 1970) is an American screenwriter, director, producer, and novelist. He is known for writing the films '' Go'' (1999), ''Charlie's Angels'' (2000), '' Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle'' (2003), '' Big Fish'' (2003), ''Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'' (2005), ''Corpse Bride'' (2005), '' Frankenweenie'' (2012), the Disney live-action adaptation of ''Aladdin'' (2019), the novels '' Arlo Finch in the Valley of Fire'' (2018), ''Arlo Finch in the Lake of the Moon'' (2019) and ''Arlo Finch in the Kingdom of Shadows'' (2020). He hosts the popular screenwriting podcast '' Scriptnotes'' with Craig Mazin, maintains an eponymous screenwriting blog and develops screenwriter-targeted software through his company, Quote-Unquote Apps. August is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, voting in the Writers branch. In 2016, he was awarded the WGAw's Valentine Davies Award for his dignified contributions to the entertainment industry and the co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Imagine Entertainment
Imagine Entertainment (formerly Imagine Films Entertainment), also known simply as Imagine, is an American film and television production company founded in November 1985 by producer Brian Grazer and director Ron Howard. Background Brian Grazer and Ron Howard met in 1982 on '' Night Shift'', with Howard directing and Grazer co-producing. They followed it up by working on 1984's ''Splash''. History Imagine Films Entertainment The company was originally founded in November 1985, following the success of the motion picture ''Splash''. It was originated from a merger of two production companies, Ron Howard's Major H Productions and Brian Grazer's self-titled production company Brian Grazer Productions. The company went public the following year. At first, the company set a deal with Tri-Star Pictures to produce feature films and television shows. Imagine granted Tri-Star the right of first refusal to syndicate their off-network shows produced by Imagine. Its offering was sold to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simone White
Simone White (born February 7, 1970) is an American singer-songwriter. Life and career Simone White appeared in the 1984 comedy-drama " The Wild Life" written by Cameron Crowe and directed by Art Linson. Eddie Van Halen and Donn Landee composed the film's score. White moved to NYC from London in 2000 where she began to play music onstage. She recorded her first album with producer David Domanich and musician and friend Frank Bango. White released the album, ''The Sincere Recording Company Presents'', in 2003 on Bango's label The Sincere Recording Company. White's albums have included covers of songs originally recorded by Frank Bango, such as ''Roses Are Not Red'', ''Wrong About You'', ''Worm Was Wood'' and ''Bunny in a Bunnysuit''. '' I Am The Man'', her second album, was recorded with producer Mark Nevers, ( Lambchop/Calexico/Will Oldham/Silver Jews), in Nashville, Tennessee. In 2006 she was signed to the UK label Honest Jons. ''I Am The Man'' was released by Honest Jons/ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrea Martin
Andrea Louise Martin (born January 15, 1947) is an American-Canadian actress, singer, and comedian, best known for her work in the television series '' SCTV'' and ''Great News''. She has appeared in films such as '' Black Christmas'' (1974), ''Wag the Dog'' (1997), '' Hedwig and the Angry Inch'' (2001), ''My Big Fat Greek Wedding'' (2002), '' My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2'' (2016), and ''Little Italy'' (2018). She has also lent her voice to the animated films ''Anastasia'' (1997), ''The Rugrats Movie'' (1998), and '' Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius'' (2001). Martin has been equally prolific in the world of theater, winning Tony Awards for both ''My Favorite Year'' and the 2013 revival of ''Pippin''. Martin also appeared on Broadway in '' Candide'', ''Oklahoma!'', '' Fiddler on the Roof'', ''Young Frankenstein'', ''Exit the King'', and '' Act One''. She has received five nominations for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical, more than any other actress in the award's histor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nick Krause
Nick Krause (born April 14, 1992) is an American film and television actor. In 2014 Krause won Best Actor for his portrayal of Harlon in the film ''White Rabbit'' at the Boston and Catalina Film Festivals. Other roles include the film ''The Descendants'' (2011). Early life and education Krause was born in Austin, Texas, as the son of the talent agent Liz Atherton, and was raised in Georgetown. His sister is the actress Kate Krause. He attended NYOS Charter School and graduated early from Georgetown High School in order to begin the filming of ''The Descendants'' in Hawaii. He also attended a mathematics college course at the age of ten. Krause is of part-Mexican descent. Acting career Krause's interest in acting began at the age of ten, when he attended an improvisation comedy workshop. In 2014 Krause won Best Actor in the film ''White Rabbit'' for his portrayal of Harlon at the Catalina Film Festival. His other works include '' How to Eat Fried Worms'' (2006) as Nigel, in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ty Panitz
Ty Panitz (born April 8, 1999) is an American actor. He made his screen debut as a child actor in the movie '' Yours, Mine & Ours'' (2005) alongside Dennis Quaid and Rene Russo playing Ethan Beardsley. His other roles include Woody Forrester in ''How to Eat Fried Worms'' (2006). Panitz has appeared in the television series ''Bones'', as Special Agent Seeley Booth’s son, Parker. He also appeared in the 2009 films '' Stolen Lives'' and ''Santa Buddies ''Santa Buddies'', also known as ''Santa Buddies: The Legend of Santa Paws'', is a 2009 American Christmas comedy film. It is the fourth installment of the ''Air Buddies'' spin-off series as well as the ninth film in the ''Air Bud'' franchise. It ...''. Filmography Video games References External links * Ty Panitz official website 1999 births Living people 21st-century American male actors American male child actors American male film actors American male television actors American male voice actors American m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clint Howard
Clinton Engle Howard (born April 20, 1959) is an American actor. He is the second son born to American actors Rance and Jean Howard, and younger brother of actor and director Ron Howard. His 200-plus acting credits include feature films such as ''The Waterboy'' and '' Apollo 13'', as well as television series, such as ''Gentle Ben'', ''The Baileys of Balboa'', ''The Cowboys'', and ''My Name Is Earl''. He has appeared in many films directed by his brother, Ron, and had a small role in the 1967 animated film ''The Jungle Book''. He is lead singer of his own band, The Kempsters, and also makes custom snow globes. Early life Born in Burbank, California, Howard's parents are actors Rance Howard and Jean Speegle and his older brother is actor and filmmaker Ron Howard. Career Television Howard began his career when he was two, appearing in five episodes of ''The Andy Griffith Show'', then starring his older brother Ron. He played Leon, a toddler in a cowboy outfit who wandered arou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryan Malgarini
Ryan Timothy Malgarini (born June 12, 1992) is an American actor, best known for his role as Harry Coleman in ''Freaky Friday'' (2003). Early life Malgarini was born Ryan Timothy Malgarini in Renton, Washington on June 12, 1992. His best friend in middle school was Derek Ryan Stevenson Bossert, an artist who will only release his various works posthumously under the name "Derek", which are highly anticipated by various collectors, publishers and record companies. Career Malgarini became interested in acting as a result of watching his grandmother Gloria Malgarini's involvement in commercials. At age 5, he was delighted to spot her in a commercial for "Senior Dimensions," a Nevada based healthcare provider, he pointed at the television and said, "I want to do that!". From that point on, Malgarini would appear as an extra for some of his grandmother's commercials. He was soon appearing in commercials for McDonald's and Washington Mutual. Malgarini also took acting classes at th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hallie Kate Eisenberg
Hallie Kate Eisenberg (born August 2, 1992) is an American former child actress, best known for being "The Pepsi Girl" in a series of Pepsi commercials, as Marie Alweather in ''Paulie'', and her role as Erika Tansy in ''How to Eat Fried Worms''. Early life Eisenberg was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, the daughter of Amy and Barry Eisenberg, who ran a hospital and later became a college professor. She has two siblings: actor Jesse Eisenberg, the Academy Award-nominated star of ''The Social Network'', and Kerry. Hallie was named after the character Hallie O'Fallon in the film '' All I Want for Christmas'', portrayed by Thora Birch. Eisenberg attended American University, in Washington, DC. She was brought up in a secular Jewish family. Career In the late 1990s and early 2000s, she was "The Pepsi Girl" in a series of Pepsi commercials. She made her film debut in the children's film ''Paulie'', playing the young owner of the title parrot. After appearing in a few made-for-telev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
