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Steve Antin
Steven Antin (born April 19, 1958) is an American actor, stunt performer, screenwriter, producer, and director. Early life Antin was born in Queens, New York City, the son of British Jewish immigrants. He is the brother of fellow actor Neil Antin, Pussycat Dolls founder Robin Antin, and celebrity hairstylist Jonathan Antin. Career Antin was a co-lead in the 1982 film ''The Last American Virgin'', and played Troy Perkins, the bad-guy preppie jock in Richard Donner's ''The Goonies''. He also played one of the rapists in the Academy Award-winning film ''The Accused''. Antin starred alongside David Warner in the independent film ''Drive''. Antin played the titular "Jessie" in Rick Springfield's "Jessie's Girl" video. His screenplay ''Inside Monkey Zetterland'' was turned into a film featuring many respected independent performers. In the late 1990s he made several appearances in gay-oriented films including '' It's My Party'', co-starring Eric Roberts and comedian Margaret C ... [...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] |
It's My Party (film)
''It's My Party'' is a 1996 American drama film written and directed by Randal Kleiser, it was one of the first feature films to address the topic of AIDS patients dying with dignity. The film is based on the true events of the death of Harry Stein, accomplished architect and designer, who was actually director Kleiser's ex-lover. Stein's actual farewell party was held in 1992. The cast includes Olivia Newton-John, Margaret Cho, Bronson Pinchot, Devon Gummersall, George Segal, Lee Grant, Marlee Matlin, Roddy McDowall, Steve Antin, Bruce Davison, Sally Kellerman, Lou Liberatore, Nina Foch, Eric Roberts as Nick Stark and Gregory Harrison as Brandon, Stark's estranged lover who returns to attend the party and say goodbye. Kleiser directed Newton-John in '' Grease'' almost 20 years earlier. Plot ''It's My Party'' chronicles a two-day party hosted by Nick Stark (Eric Roberts) a gay architect who, having been diagnosed with progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, will fall into a s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy Pollina
William Vito Pollina (born June 25, 1961) is an American film and television writer, producer and director. Pollina was born in Harvey, Illinois to Italian immigrants from Sicily. He studied theater at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts (AADA). Pollina was a theater fan, and would promote concerts and plays at an early age. His first film role was a bit part in Richard Rush's slapstick cop drama ''Freebie and the Bean''. After high school in San Mateo, CA., Pollina moved to Los Angeles where he worked various jobs pursuing an acting career, and eventually moved into production work. One of his first jobs was working with children's television producers Sid and Marty Krofft. During the 1980s and 1990s, he ran a film and television marketing company called Optical Nerve. Beyond writing, producing and directing hundreds of trailers and TV spots, Pollina designed and created the first DVD interactive menu for home video specialist Warren Lieberfarb at Warner Home Video, for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angie Harmon
Angela Michelle Harmon (born August 10, 1972) is an American actress and model. She won ''Seventeen'''s modeling contest in 1987 at age 15, signed with IMG Models, and appeared on covers for magazines such as ''Cosmopolitan'' and ''Esquire''. Her acting breakthrough came with the role of Ryan McBride on ''Baywatch Nights'' (1995–1997), and she earned four Screen Actors Guild Award nominations for playing Abbie Carmichael on ''Law & Order'' (1998–2001). Harmon also appeared in a number of film roles, which notably include Barbara Gordon in '' Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker'' (2000) and Ronica Miles in ''Agent Cody Banks'' (2003). Following the roles of Rose in the acclaimed-film ''Seraphim Falls'' (2006) and Lindsay Boxer in the short-lived series ''Women's Murder Club'' (2007–2008), Harmon earned praise for playing Jane Rizzoli on the TNT series ''Rizzoli & Isles'' (2010–2016), and won the Gracie Award for Outstanding Female Actor in a Leading Role in a Drama Ser ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Good Mother
The Good Mother or goodmother or ''variant'', may refer to: * a mother who is good * The Good Mother (1988 film), ''The Good Mother'' (1988 film), a film starring Diane Keaton, or the novel by Sue Miller on which it was based * ''The Good Mother'' (2009 film), a documentary film by Sarah Klein, also titled ''SuperMom'' in Europe *'' Glass House: The Good Mother'', a 2006 film * "Good Mother" (song), a 1994 song by Jann Arden off the album ''Living Under June'' See also * "maia", the taxonomic term deriving from "good mother", see List of commonly used taxonomic affixes * ''Good Wife, Wise Mother'' aka ''Wise Wife, Good Mother'' * Godmother (other) * Goodfather (other) * * * * * Mother (other) * Good (other) Good is that which is to be preferred and prescribed; not evil. Good or Goods may also refer to: Common uses * "Good" the opposite of evil, for the distinction between positive and negative entities, see Good and evil * Goods, materia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Destinee & Paris
Destinee & Paris were an American pop music duo composed of singer-songwriter sisters Destinee and Paris Monroe, who are former members of the teen pop girl group Clique Girlz. They formed the group in 2009 and were signed to Interscope Records. Born and raised in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, now Los Angeles-based, the sisters cite their influences as Britney Spears, Michael Jackson, Christina Aguilera, Beyoncé, Katy Perry, Rihanna, and Gwen Stefani. Members Destinee Monroe Destinee Raé Monroe (born June 16, 1994) was described as the "rock girl" of the group. Her symbol was a star because when she was little she had something in her eye and her mom said it was a star. Her signature color was blue. She's the older sister. Destinee's hobbies include singing and playing guitar, violin and piano.Hudak, Colleen; Michelle Hudak & Danielle Ventre (August 13, 2008).Kidsday talks with The Clique Girls". exploreli.com. Retrieved on July 23, 2009. Paris Monroe Paris Quinn Mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Like Me
"Like Me" is the official debut single by the American girl group Girlicious. It was released to iTunes on April 22, 2008 in the US and in Canada. After Tiffanie Anderson's departure, Chrystina Sayers performed her part of the bridge and melismatic vocals. Release On iTunes, "Like Me" was released on April 22, 2008 one day prior to The CW's airing of the finale, allowing many fans to find out who won before the finale aired. A 1:30 preview of the song was released on their official website on April 22, 2008. On September 19, 2008 the single was sent to radio in India. Chart performance Without being sent to radio or a physical release, the single managed to debut at number two on the US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles and number seventy on the Pop 100 solely based on digital sales. In addition, during the week of May 1, 2008, "Like Me" made a "''Hot Shot Debut''" at number four on the Canadian Hot 100 becoming an instant hit in Canada. Music video The music video for "Like ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Girlicious
Girlicious was an American girl group originally formed by Robin Antin, creator of the Pussycat Dolls, from The CW reality TV show ''Pussycat Dolls Present: Girlicious''. The group was originally signed to Geffen Records and composed of members Nichole Cordova, Tiffanie Anderson, Chrystina Sayers and Natalie Mejia. Their Girlicious (album), self-titled debut album was released in Canada in August 2008 and reached number two on the Canadian Albums Chart. After Anderson left the group in June 2009, Girlicious signed with Universal Music Canada and released their second studio album, ''Rebuilt (album), Rebuilt'', in November 2010. Mejia and Sayers departed the group in February 2011. Nichole Cordova later announced the end of Girlicious, and her joining a new girl group called Girls United. History 2007–2009: Formation on ''Pussycat Dolls Present: Girlicious'' and ''Girlicious'' Following the airing of Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll, first season of the show ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The WB
The WB Television Network (for Warner Bros., or the "Frog Network", for its former mascot, Michigan J. Frog) was an American television network launched on broadcast television on January 11, 1995, as a joint venture between the Warner Bros. Entertainment division of Time Warner and the Tribune Broadcasting subsidiary of the Tribune Company, with the former acting as controlling partner. The network aired programs targeting teenagers and young adults between 12 and 34, with its children's division, Kids' WB, geared toward children 6 to 12. On January 24, 2006, CBS Corporation and Warner Bros. Entertainment announced plans to merge its subsidiary networks, UPN and the WB, and launch The CW later that same year. The WB Television Network shut down on September 17, 2006, with some programs from both it and competitor UPN (which had shut down on September 15) moving to The CW when it launched the following day, September 18. Time Warner re-used the WB brand for an online network ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Young Americans (TV Series)
''Young Americans'' is an American drama television series created by Steven Antin. The show debuted on July 12, 2000, on The WB network as a summer replacement for, and spin-off from another Columbia TriStar Television production, ''Dawson's Creek''. The series was originally ordered for the 1999–2000 United States television season with a planned fall debut, but was delayed due to unresolved matters between Columbia TriStar and The WB. The main character, Will Krudski, was introduced late in season three of ''Dawson's Creek'' as a childhood friend of the group who has kept in contact with Pacey Witter. The show explores themes of forbidden love, morality, social classes and gender roles. Plot summary ''Young Americans'' is set in the town of New Rawley at a prestigious boarding school, Rawley Academy. Will Krudski, a working class New Englander, earns a scholarship to his hometown's posh boarding school, starting with the summer session, as a means of escaping his abusive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chasing Papi
''Chasing Papi'' is a 2003 American comedy film directed by Linda Mendoza (in her feature film directorial debut) and starring Roselyn Sánchez, Sofía Vergara, Jaci Velasquez, and Eduardo Verástegui. The women discover that their boyfriend has been dating all three of them at the same time—a discovery that leads them on an adventure throughout Los Angeles, California. Plot The movie opens with an animated telling of Tomás Fuentes (Eduardo Verástegui)'s life, in which he is always surrounded by women. In his current life, he is a representative for the Olivero & Sanchez Marketing Group in Los Angeles and is busy travelling to visit all three of his girlfriends to give them each a gift. Cici (Sofía Vergara), a cocktail waitress from Miami who enjoys being the center of attention; Patricia Sofia Ordonez Coronado del Pescador (Jaci Velasquez), a debutante of New York's high society who is tired of her mother's (María Conchita Alonso) endless attempts to marry her off; and Lor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gloria (1999 American Film)
''Gloria'' is a 1999 American neo-noir crime thriller film directed by Sidney Lumet and stars Sharon Stone as Gloria. It is a remake of the 1980 film of the same name that was written and directed by John Cassavetes. It is also notable as George C. Scott's final theatrically released film. The supporting cast also includes Jeremy Northam, Cathy Moriarty-Gentile, Bonnie Bedelia, and Barry McEvoy. The music score is composed by Academy Award Winner Howard Shore. Plot Gloria has just gotten out of prison, where she has served three years to save her boyfriend, Kevin. During her stay in prison, she thinks about how Kevin never once visited her. She tells Kevin that the relationship is over and that all she wants is the money he promised her for taking the rap for him. He refuses to give it to her. Meanwhile, the gang's accountant has tried to protect himself by creating a computer disk with the names of all those involved in the outfit's criminal activities. The plan backfires, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
