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Mike Nguyen Le
Mike Nguyen Le (also credited as Mike Le) is a Vietnamese American screenwriter, producer, and film director. Screenwriting Le wrote and co-executive produced the feature horror film '' Dark Summer'' (2014) directed by Paul Solet and starring Keir Gilchrist, Stella Maeve, Maestro Harrell, Grace Phipps, and Peter Stormare. The film is "a stylized modern ghost story" and "follows the tale of a 17-year-old on house arrest for the summer. When his mother is away on business, a horrifying incident occurs, followed by an even more terrifying presence in the house."http://twitchfilm.com/2013/05/grace-director-paul-solet-gears-up-dark-summer.html Le also wrote the 2014 film '' Amnesiac'' directed by Michael Polish and starring Kate Bosworth and Wes Bentley. Le co-wrote the screenplay to the 2013 thriller war film ''W.M.D.'' directed by Richard Halpern and starring Tom Kiesche, John Posey, and Leila Birch. In 2015, Variety Magazine named Le as one of their Top 10 Screenwriter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Diego Comic-Con International
San Diego Comic-Con International is a comic book convention and nonprofit multi-genre entertainment event held annually in San Diego, California since 1970. The name, as given on its website, is Comic-Con International: San Diego; but it is commonly known simply as Comic-Con or the San Diego Comic-Con or SDCC. The convention was founded as the Golden State Comic Book Convention in 1970 by a group of San Diegans that included Shel Dorf, Richard Alf, Ken Krueger, Ron Graf, and Mike Towry; later, it was called the "San Diego Comic Book Convention", Dorf said during an interview that he hoped the first Con would bring in 500 attendees. It is a four-day event (Thursday–Sunday) held during the summer (in July since 2003) at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego. On the Wednesday evening prior to the official opening, professionals, exhibitors, and pre-registered guests for all four days can attend a pre-event "Preview Night" to give attendees the opportunity to walk the exhi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kate Bosworth
Catherine Anne Bosworth (born January 2, 1983) is an American actress. Following minor roles in the films '' The Horse Whisperer'' (1998) and ''Remember the Titans'' (2000), she rose to prominence with her role as a young surfer in the box-office hit ''Blue Crush'' (2002). She also had roles in independent films, playing Dawn Schiller in the true crime film '' Wonderland'' (2003) and Sandra Dee in the Bobby Darin biographical drama '' Beyond the Sea'' (2004). She portrayed Lois Lane in ''Superman Returns'' (2006), and had roles in '' 21'' (2008), '' Straw Dogs'' (2011), ''And While We Were Here'' (2012), and '' Still Alice'' (2014). She starred in the horror films '' Before I Wake'' (2016) and ''The Domestics'' (2018). Recently, she starred as KC in the Netflix science fiction miniseries ''The I-Land'' (2019). Early life Bosworth was born in Los Angeles, California, and raised in San Francisco, California, the only child of Patricia (''née'' Potter), a homemaker, and Harold ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
K-Town (web Series)
''K-Town'' is an American reality television series about the lives of a group of young Asian Americans living in Los Angeles' Koreatown. The cast is mostly of Korean descent, with the exception of Scarlet Chan (who is of Chinese descent). The show ran for two seasons. The series is directed by Eugene Choi, Eddie Kim and Mike Le, produced by Choi, Kim, Le as well as Tyrese Gibson Tyrese Darnell Gibson (born December 30, 1978) is an American actor and singer. He released his self-titled debut album in 1998, which featured the single " Sweet Lady", peaking at number twelve on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100. His second ... and Jerry Chan, edited by Jerry Chan, with cinematography from Ray Huang, Aaron Torres and Jon Peter. The series originally cast Jennifer Field and Peter Le, a known webcam personality which was reported by the press initially but was replaced by Jowe Lee and Cammy Chung before the show aired. Cast * Cammy Chung (Season 1) * Christine Chang (Season 2) * J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BMF (TV Series)
''BMF'' (or ''Black Mafia Family'') is an American crime drama television series, which follows the Black Mafia Family, a drug trafficking and money laundering organization. The series premiered on September 26, 2021, on Starz. After the series premiere, the series was renewed for a second season which is set to premiere on January 6, 2023. Plot ''BMF'' is inspired by the true story of two brothers who rose from the decaying streets of southwest Detroit in the late 1980s and gave birth to one of the most influential crime families in this country. Demetrius "Big Meech" Flenory's charismatic leadership, Terry "Southwest T" Flenory's business acumen and the fraternal partnership's vision beyond the drug trade and into the world of hip hop would render the brothers iconic on a global level. Their unwavering belief in family loyalty would be the cornerstone of their partnership and the crux of their eventual estrangement. This is a story about love, betrayal, and thug-capitalism in t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
River Wild (2023 Film)
''River Wild'' is a 2023 American thriller film that is a reimagining of the 1994 film '' The River Wild'' and a modern-day standalone sequel. It was directed by Ben Ketai, from a script he co-authored with Mike Nguyen Le. The film stars Adam Brody, Leighton Meester, and Taran Killam. The film entered principal photography commenced in July 2022 in Hungary, wrapping later that year. ''River Wild'' was released direct-to-home video through physical and digital release, on August 1, 2023. Synopsis Estranged brother and sister Gray and Joey Reese embark on a whitewater rafting trip amongst tourists with their childhood friend Trevor. Along the river, the events quickly turn from exciting to terrifying, as the group finds themselves trapped alongside a killer who is intent to sabotage the trip while keeping secrets from the past from being revealed. Joey must overcome her fears and work with her brother Gray to survive to the end of the river, before it's too late. Cast * Leigh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The River Wild (1994 Film)
''The River Wild'' is a 1994 American adventure thriller film directed by Curtis Hanson and starring Meryl Streep, Kevin Bacon, David Strathairn, John C. Reilly, Benjamin Bratt, and Joseph Mazzello as Roarke. It is about a family on a whitewater rafting trip who encounter two violent criminals in the wilderness. Plot A Boston couple, Gail and Tom Hartman are having marital problems, mostly due to Tom, an architect, spending so much time working. Gail, a history teacher and former river guide, is taking their son, Roarke on a rafting trip down the Salmon River in Idaho, along with their dog, Maggie. Their daughter, Willa is staying behind with Gail's parents in Idaho. Tom, who had remained in Boston, unexpectedly joins them at the last minute. As they are setting off, they meet three other rafters, Wade, Terry, and Frank, who appear to be friendly. The Hartmans catch up with the trio during a day break, and notice that Frank is no longer with Wade and Terry. They explai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stanley Tucci
Stanley Tucci Jr. ( ; born November 11, 1960) is an American actor and filmmaker. Involved in acting from a young age, he made his film debut in John Huston's ''Prizzi's Honor'' (1985), and continued to play a variety of supporting roles in films such as Woody Allen's ''Deconstructing Harry'' (1997), Sam Mendes's ''Road to Perdition'' (2002), and Steven Spielberg's ''The Terminal'' (2004). In 1996, he made his directorial debut with the cult comedy ''Big Night'' which he also co-wrote and starred in alongside Tony Shalhoub. He played Stanley Kubrick in the television film ''The Life and Death of Peter Sellers''. Tucci is also known for his collaborations with Meryl Streep in films such as '' The Devil Wears Prada'' (2006) and ''Julie & Julia'' (2009). Tucci gained further acclaim and success with such films as ''Burlesque'' (2010), ''Easy A'' (2010), '' Captain America: The First Avenger'' (2011), ''Margin Call'' (2011), ''The Hunger Games'' film series (2012–2015), ''Spotlight ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Natalie Dormer
Natalie Dormer (born 11 February 1982)6AEIUDAH Chase's Calendar of Events 2015 (McGraw Hill Professional, 2014), p. 119 is a British actress. Her accolades include winning an , and receiving nominations for a Critics' Choice Award, two and two |
Matt Smith (actor)
Matthew Robert Smith (born 28 October 1982) is an English actor. He is best known for his roles as the eleventh incarnation of the Doctor in the BBC series ''Doctor Who'' (2010–2013), Daemon Targaryen in the HBO series ''House of the Dragon'' (2022–present) and Prince Philip in the Netflix series ''The Crown'' (2016–2017), the lattermost of which earned him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination. Smith initially aspired to be a professional footballer, but spondylolysis forced him out of the sport. After joining the National Youth Theatre and studying drama and creative writing at the University of East Anglia, he became an actor in 2003, performing in plays including ''Murder in the Cathedral'', ''Fresh Kills'', ''The History Boys'' and ''On the Shore of the Wide World'' in London theatres. Extending his repertoire into West End theatre, he has since performed in the stage adaptation of ''Swimming with Sharks'' with Christian Slater, followed a year later by a critically ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patient Zero (film)
''Patient Zero'' is a 2018 science fiction horror film directed by Stefan Ruzowitzky and written by Mike Le. The film stars Matt Smith, Natalie Dormer, Stanley Tucci, Agyness Deyn, and Clive Standen. The plot involves a group of survivors who set out to find an antidote for a highly contagious virus that turns the infected into a ravenous but highly intelligent new species. After a bidding war between several studios over a script penned by Le, Screen Gems eventually won the rights. Ruzowitzky signed on to direct in May 2014. Casting began in September 2014 and lasted until March 2015. Principal photography began on 3 March 2015 in London, before ending on 18 April. Originally set to be released in September 2016, ''Patient Zero'' was pushed back to February 2017, then was removed from the Screen Gems release schedule. The film was finally released through video-on-demand on 14 August 2018, with a limited theatrical release on 14 September by Vertical Entertainment. Plot Aft ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tahereh Mafi (author)
Tahereh Mafi (November 10, 1988) is an Iranian author based in Santa Monica, California. She is known for writing young adult fiction. Early life Mafi was born on November 9, 1988, in a small town in Connecticut. She is the youngest child of her family and has four older brothers. Mafi's parents are immigrants from Iran. At age 12 she moved with her family to Northern California and at age 14 they moved to Orange County. Mafi graduated from University High School in Irvine, California. She later graduated from the Soka University of America in Aliso Viejo, California. She has varying levels of competency in eight different languages. She studied abroad in Barcelona, Spain for a semester in college. During this trip she had the opportunity to be fully immersed in the Spanish language. Career Mafi stated that before writing her first novel, '' Shatter Me'', she wrote five manuscripts in order to better understand how to write a book. ''Shatter Me'' was published on No ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leila Birch
Leila Birch (born 1978) is an English actress, known for portraying Teresa di Marco in ''EastEnders''. Background Birch grew up in South East London. She is of British, Italian and Irish descent. She trained at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts from 1987 to 1997, graduating with a Diploma in Performing Arts,Werb, Jessica. "My Schooldays: Leila Birch", ''The Scotsman'', 31 January 2001. and also studied Shakespeare at RADA and Drama at Yale University. She has one elder brother. Her father is Dr James Green a former RAF officer. Her great-aunt was one of the Gaiety Girls. Birch is based in the United States as of at least 2012. Career Birch played the role of Teresa di Marco in the BBC One soap opera ''EastEnders'' between 1998 and 2000. Her other television credits include ''One Night of Shakespeare'', ''The Bill'', ''Thief Takers'' and ''Renford Rejects''. She also appeared in the pilot episode of the NBC Universal series ''Day One''. Birch's stage work includes pla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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