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Rio Hackford
Rio Del Valle Hackford (June 28, 1970 – April 14, 2022) was an American film and television actor. He was known for playing the recurring role of Toby in the American drama television series '' Treme''. Life and career Hackford was born in Los Angeles County, California, the son of film director Taylor Hackford. He began his career in 1990, first appearing in the film ''Pretty Woman'', where he played the uncredited role of a street junkie. Hackford appeared in films, such as ''Safe'', ''Exit to Eden'', ''Déjà Vu'', ''I Love Your Work'', '' Blood In, Blood Out'', ''Treasure Island'', ''Sherrybaby'' and '' Strange Days''. He played the role of Detective King in the 2006 film ''Stay Alive''. Hackford also played the role of Grayden Nash in the 2010 film ''Jonah Hex''. In his television career, Hackford guest-starred in series including '' When Nature Calls with Helen Mirren'', ''American Crime Story'', '' Togetherness'', ''Memphis Beat'', ''Underground'' and ''True Detective ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Los Angeles County, California
Los Angeles County, officially the County of Los Angeles, and sometimes abbreviated as L.A. County, is the List of the most populous counties in the United States, most populous county in the United States and in the U.S. state of California, with 9,861,224 residents estimated as of 2022. It is the most populous non–State (United States), state-level government entity in the United States. Its population is greater than that of 40 individual List of U.S. states and territories by population, U.S. states. At and with List of cities in Los Angeles County, California, 88 incorporated cities and List of unincorporated communities in Los Angeles County, California, many unincorporated areas, it is home to more than one-quarter of California residents and is one of the most ethnically diverse counties in the United States. Its county seat, Los Angeles, is also California's most populous city and the second-most populous city in the United States, with about 3.9 million residents. I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blood In Blood Out
''Blood In Blood Out'' (also known as ''Bound by Honor'' and ''Blood In Blood Out: Bound By Honor'') is a 1993 American epic crime drama film directed by Taylor Hackford that has become a cult-classic film with a cult following among the Mexican-American community, over the decades. It follows the intertwining lives of three Chicano relatives from 1972 to 1984. They start out as members of a street gang in East Los Angeles, and as dramatic incidents occur, their lives and friendships are forever changed. ''Blood In Blood Out'' was filmed in 1991 throughout the Spanish-speaking areas of Los Angeles and inside California's San Quentin State Prison. Plot In 1972, Miklo Velka is the 17-year-old son of a Mexican mother and a white father. After a violent confrontation with his abusive racist father, Miklo leaves Las Vegas for East Los Angeles, where he stays with his cousins, Paco and Cruz. His cousins are in the local Vatos Locos gang, and Miklo earns his membership during an at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
IG-11
IG-11 is a fictional character in the ''Star Wars'' franchise who appears in the Disney+ television series ''The Mandalorian''. An extremely deadly and efficient bounty hunter droid, IG-11 initially attempts to capture and kill an alien known as the Child but is stopped and destroyed by another bounty hunter known as the Mandalorian. IG-11 is later repaired by the Ugnaught alien Kuiil and reprogrammed as a nurse and protector of the Child and an ally of the Mandalorian. The voice of IG-11 is performed by Taika Waititi, who was offered the part by ''The Mandalorian'' creator Jon Favreau based on their mutual work in the films of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Waititi said he tried to create a voice that lacked human emotion while still maintaining some semblance of humanity and described his performance as a cross between Siri and HAL 9000. IG-11 is based on and closely resembles another ''Star Wars'' bounty hunter named IG-88 created by George Lucas, so much so that fans and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
True Detective
''True Detective'' is an American anthology crime drama television series created and written by Nic Pizzolatto. The series, broadcast by the premium cable network HBO in the United States, premiered on January 12, 2014. Each season of the series is structured as a self-contained narrative, employing new cast ensembles, and following various sets of characters and settings. The first season, starring Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, Michelle Monaghan, Michael Potts, and Tory Kittles, takes place in Louisiana and follows a pair of Louisiana State Police detectives, and their pursuit of a serial killer with occult links over a 17-year period. The second season aired in 2015, starring Colin Farrell, Rachel McAdams, Taylor Kitsch, Kelly Reilly, and Vince Vaughn, is set in California, and focuses on three detectives from three cooperating police departments and a criminal-turned-businessman as they investigate a series of crimes they believe are linked to the murder of a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Underground (TV Series)
''Underground'' is an American television period drama series created by Misha Green and Joe Pokaski about the Underground Railroad in Antebellum Georgia. The show debuted March 9, 2016, on WGN America. On April 25, 2016, WGN renewed the show for a 10-episode second season, that premiered on March 8, 2017. On May 30, 2017, it was announced that WGN had canceled the show after two seasons. The cancellation came after the network's parent company Tribune Media was attempted to be purchased by conservative corporation Sinclair Broadcasting Group, which led to speculation that the latter did not approve of the subject matter of the show. The Oprah Winfrey Network acquired rebroadcast rights for ''Underground'' in 2020. Cast Main * Aldis Hodge as Noah, a driven, perceptive, and restless slave on the Macon plantation. He is one of the Macon 7. * Jurnee Smollett-Bell as Rosalee, a young, shy, and sheltered house slave on the Macon plantation. She is one of the Macon 7. * Jessica De Go ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Memphis Beat
''Memphis Beat'' is an American crime comedy-drama television series created by Joshua Harto and Liz W. Garcia that aired on TNT from June 22, 2010 to August 16, 2011, with a total of 20 episodes spanning two seasons. It was produced by Smokehouse Productions, in association with Warner Horizon Television. On October 14, 2011 TNT canceled the series of ''Memphis Beat'' after two seasons. Overview The show follows Dwight Hendricks (Jason Lee), a police detective assigned to the General Assignment division of the MPD, who loves his mother, the blues, his city, and Elvis Presley and calls himself "the keeper of Memphis". His passionate devotion to his hometown is offset by his relaxed approach to his job, an attitude that frustrates by-the-book Lt. Tanya Rice (Alfre Woodard), his new boss. Cast and characters *Jason Lee as Detective Dwight Hendricks *Alfre Woodard as Lieutenant Tanya Rice *Sam Hennings as Detective Charles "Whitehead" White *DJ Qualls as Police Officer Davey Sut ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Togetherness (TV Series)
''Togetherness'' is an American comedy-drama television series created by Mark Duplass, Jay Duplass and Steve Zissis. It is primarily written and directed by the Duplass brothers, and stars Mark Duplass, Melanie Lynskey, Amanda Peet, Steve Zissis, and Abby Ryder Fortson. The series focuses on themes such as marriage and friendship. The show's first season premiered on HBO on January 11, 2015. The series was renewed for an eight-episode second season, which premiered on February 21, 2016. On March 25, 2016 ''Togetherness'' was canceled after two seasons. Cast Main * Mark Duplass as Brett Pierson, a sound editor and Michelle's husband * Melanie Lynskey as Michelle Pierson, Brett's wife * Amanda Peet as Tina Morris, Michelle's sister * Steve Zissis as Alex Pappas, an aspiring actor and Brett's best friend * Abby Ryder Fortson as Sophie Pierson, Brett and Michelle's daughter (recurring season 1, starring season 2) Recurring * Peter Gallagher as Larry Kozinski, a producer and Tin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Crime Story
''American Crime Story'' is an American anthology true crime television series developed by Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski, who are also executive producers, alongside Brad Falchuk, Nina Jacobson, Ryan Murphy, and Brad Simpson. The series is the second installment in the '' American Story'' media franchise, following ''American Horror Story.'' Each season is presented as a self-contained miniseries and is independent of the events in other seasons. Alexander and Karaszewski did not return after the first season, but retain executive-producer credits. In the United States, the series is broadcast on FX. The first season, subtitled '' The People v. O. J. Simpson'', chronicled the murder trial of O. J. Simpson, and was based on the book ''The Run of His Life: The People v. O. J. Simpson'' by Jeffrey Toobin. It premiered on February 2, 2016. The second season, subtitled '' The Assassination of Gianni Versace'', chronicled the murder of designer Gianni Versace by spree-kill ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
When Nature Calls With Helen Mirren
''When Nature Calls with Helen Mirren'' is an American comedy series that aired on ABC from June 24, 2021 to January 1, 2022. According to ABC, the series "features comedians putting words into the mouths of beautiful beasts, teeny-tiny frogs, beatboxing badgers and more in captivating footage from all over the world." Production On April 6, 2021, it was announced that ABC had ordered the series with Ryan O'Dowd as executive producer, alongside K.P. Anderson. On April 7, 2021, it was announced that the series would premiere on June 17, 2021, later being rescheduled to June 24, 2021. It was also announced that Helen Mirren would serve as the narrator of the show. The series is produced by BBC Studios, and is an adaptation of the BBC #REDIRECT BBC #REDIRECT BBC #REDIRECT BBC Here i going to introduce about the best teacher of my life b BALAJI sir. He is the precious gift that I got befor 2yrs . How has helped and thought all the concept and made my success in the 10th board ex ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jonah Hex (film)
''Jonah Hex'' is a 2010 American Western superhero film based on the DC Comics character of the same name. Directed by Jimmy Hayward in his live-action debut from a screenplay by Neveldine/Taylor, the film stars Josh Brolin in the title role, John Malkovich, Megan Fox, Michael Fassbender, Will Arnett, Michael Shannon and Wes Bentley. Produced by Legendary Pictures, Andrew Lazar's Mad Chance Productions and Akiva Goldsman's Weed Road Pictures, the film was released on June 18, 2010, by Warner Bros. Pictures. It was a commercial failure, having grossed only $11 million against a budget of $47 million. It received generally negative reviews and has a 12% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Plot Jonah Hex is a Confederate soldier who refuses an order from his commanding officer Quentin Turnbull to burn down a hospital. Hex is forced to kill his best friend Jeb, Turnbull's son, who draws a pistol on Hex. Turnbull later tracks Hex down at home and takes revenge for Jeb's death by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Google Books
Google Books (previously known as Google Book Search, Google Print, and by its code-name Project Ocean) is a service from Google Inc. that searches the full text of books and magazines that Google has scanned, converted to text using optical character recognition (OCR), and stored in its digital database.The basic Google book link is found at: https://books.google.com/ . The "advanced" interface allowing more specific searches is found at: https://books.google.com/advanced_book_search Books are provided either by publishers and authors through the Google Books Partner Program, or by Google's library partners through the Library Project. Additionally, Google has partnered with a number of magazine publishers to digitize their archives. The Publisher Program was first known as Google Print when it was introduced at the Frankfurt Book Fair in October 2004. The Google Books Library Project, which scans works in the collections of library partners and adds them to the digital invent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stay Alive
''Stay Alive'' is a 2006 American supernatural horror film directed by William Brent Bell, who co-wrote it with Matthew Peterman. The film was produced by Joseph McGinty Nichol, and released on March 24, 2006 in the United States. It was the first film released by Hollywood Pictures after five years of inactivity. Plot After playing a video game titled ''Stay Alive'', Loomis Crowley, his roommate Rex, and Rex's girlfriend Sarah are killed the same way as their characters were killed in the game. At Loomis' funeral, his friend Hutch meets Abigail – a friend of Sarah – and receives some of Loomis' possessions, including ''Stay Alive''. Hutch, his girlfriend October, and her brother Phineus decide to play the game as a group. They are joined by Abigail and another friend, Swink, while Hutch's boss Miller plays online from his office. The game is set in a derelict mansion on Gerouge Plantation, but it only starts when the six players recite "The Prayer of Elizabeth," a request ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
