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Takers
''Takers'' (formerly known as ''Bone Deep'') is a 2010 American heist action thriller film directed by John Luessenhop from a story and screenplay written by Luessenhop, Gabriel Casseus, Peter Allen, and Avery Duff. It features Matt Dillon, Paul Walker, Idris Elba, Jay Hernandez, Michael Ealy, Tip "T.I." Harris, Chris Brown, Hayden Christensen and Zoe Saldana in an ensemble cast. The film was released on August 27, 2010. The film follows a group of professional bank robbers (Ealy, Brown, Christensen, Walker and Elba) who specialize in spectacular robberies. They are pulled into one last job by a recently-paroled cohort (T.I.) only to be pitted against a hard-boiled detective (Dillon) and his partner (Hernandez) who interrupt their heist. Plot Detectives Jack Welles and Eddie Hatcher investigate a daring heist by a group of well-organized bank robbers. The crew, led by Gordon Cozier, consists of John, A.J., and brothers Jake and Jesse Attica. The crew is without a former membe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hayden Christensen
Hayden Christensen (; born April 19, 1981) is a Canadian actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Anakin Skywalker / Darth Vader in the ''Star Wars'' media franchise. He first appeared in the prequel trilogy films, '' Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones'' (2002) and '' Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith'' (2005), and later reprised his role with a voice cameo in '' Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker'' (2019), and as the main antagonist in the Disney+ series ''Obi-Wan Kenobi'' (2022). He will also reprise his role in the upcoming Disney+ series ''Ahsoka'' (2023). Christensen began his career on Canadian television at the age of 13, then diversified into American television in the late 1990s. His early work includes Sofia Coppola's ''The Virgin Suicides'' (1999), ''Life as a House'' (2001), and '' Shattered Glass'' (2003), to which he earned critical acclaim for his performances as Sam in ''Life as a House'' and as Stephen Glass in ''Shattered Glass'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Brown
Christopher Maurice Brown (born May 5, 1989) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor. According to '' Billboard'', Brown is one of the most successful R&B singers of his generation, having often been referred to by many contemporaries as the " King of R&B". His musical style has been defined as polyhedric, with his R&B being characterized by several influences from other genres, mainly hip hop and pop music. His lyrics develop predominantly over themes of sex, romance, fast life, desire, regret, and emotional conflict. Brown has gained a cult following and wide comparisons to Michael Jackson for his stage presence. In 2004, Brown signed with Jive Records, and released his self-titled debut studio album the following year, which was later certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). With his debut single "Run It!" peaking atop the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, Brown became the first male artist since 1995 to have his debut s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zoe Saldaña
Zoë Yadira Saldaña-Perego (née Saldaña Nazario; born June 19, 1978) is an American actress widely known for her work in science fiction franchises, she has appeared in three of the five highest-grossing films of all time (''Avatar'', '' Avengers: Infinity War'', and '' Avengers: Endgame''), a feat not achieved by any other performer. Her films have grossed more than worldwide, and she is the second-highest-grossing film actress of all time . A trained dancer, Saldaña began her acting career in two 1999 episodes of ''Law & Order''. Her first film role was in '' Center Stage'' (2000) in which she played a ballet dancer. After receiving early recognition for her work opposite Britney Spears in the road film ''Crossroads'' (2002), Saldaña achieved her career breakthrough with her work in several science fiction film franchises, beginning in 2009 with her roles as Nyota Uhura in the ''Star Trek'' film series and Neytiri in the ''Avatar'' film series. She went on to portray ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steve Harris (actor)
Steve Harris (born December 3, 1965) is an American actor. He has played Eugene Young on the legal drama ''The Practice'', Detective Isaiah "Bird" Freeman on the NBC drama ''Awake'' and Charles McCarter in Tyler Perry’s ''Diary of a Mad Black Woman''. Early life Harris was born in Chicago, Illinois, the son of John Harris, a bus driver and Mattie Harris, a housewife. He is the older brother of actor Wood Harris. He attended St. Joseph High School in Westchester, IL, a private school with a reputation for developing star athletes. Harris was a running back, and later played linebacker for Northern Illinois University, where he studied drama. His athletic career was cut short due to a torn ligament in his ankle. After graduating from Northern Illinois University in 1989, Harris obtained a master's degree in acting at the University of Delaware. Career Harris appeared on ''Law & Order'' and earlier had a role in '' Homicide: Life on the Street's'' pilot. In 2006, he appe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Haslinger
Paul Haslinger (born 11 December 1962) is an Austrian musician and composer. He lives and works in Los Angeles, California. Life and career Early life Haslinger was born and raised in Linz, Austria. He attended high school at Kollegium Aloisianum, a Jesuit school near Linz. After graduating, he decided to pursue music professionally and studied at both the Vienna’s Academy of Music and the University of Vienna. During this time he developed a career as a session player in Vienna and performed with local bands and artists. Tangerine Dream (1986–1991) In 1986, Haslinger joined the German electronic music group Tangerine Dream. During his 5 years with the group, he recorded a total of 15 albums, participated in 4 international tours, and collaborated on a number of soundtracks including ''Miracle Mile'', ''Near Dark'', ''Shy People'' and Miramar’s '' Canyon Dreams'' directed by Jan Nickman. The soundtrack for Canyon Dreams earned Haslinger his first Grammy nomination in 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Ealy
Michael Brown (born August 3, 1973), professionally known as Michael Ealy, is an American actor. He is known for his roles in '' Barbershop'' (2002), '' 2 Fast 2 Furious'' (2003), ''Takers'' (2010), ''Think Like a Man'' (2012), ''About Last Night'' (2014), ''Think Like a Man Too'' (2014), '' The Perfect Guy'' (2015), and '' The Intruder'' (2019). He has a number of starring and recurring roles on numerous of television sitcoms. Early life Ealy was born in Washington, D.C., and was raised in Silver Spring, Maryland. Ealy went to Springbrook High School and graduated from the University of Maryland in College Park, Maryland with a degree in English. His mother worked for IBM and his father was in the grocery business. Career He started his acting career in the late 1990s, appearing in several off-Broadway stage productions. Among his first film roles were ''Bad Company'' and ''Kissing Jessica Stein''. His breakout role came in 2002's '' Barbershop'', in which he plays reformed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Luessenhop
John Luessenhop is an American film director and screenwriter. He graduated from University of Virginia, Georgetown University Law Center, and film schools at UCLA and NYU. Career He debuted with the short film ''Tick, Tick, Tick'' in 1994. Six years later, he would direct the drama film ''Lockdown'' (2000). The film's prison scenes were shot on location at the then-closed down New Mexico State Penitentiary." It closed out the 2001 Hollywood Black Film Festival. Tom Long of ''The Detroit News'' wrote of the film, "Despite a low budget and predictable story line, ''Lockdown'' has undeniable power to it, fired by some fine performances and a terrifying portrayal of prison life that rings disturbingly true." And Steve Murray of ''The Atlanta Journal-Constitution'', wrote, "though over-the-top and simplistic, the film has a punchy B-movie grit and gusto." He then directed the crime thriller ''Takers'' (2010), starring Matt Dillon, Paul Walker, Idris Elba, Jay Hernandez, Michael Ealy, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gaius Charles
Gaius Charles (born May 2, 1983) is an American actor known for his portrayal of Brian "Smash" Williams in the television drama, ''Friday Night Lights''. He also played Dr. Shane Ross on the ABC medical drama series ''Grey's Anatomy'' and a recurring role on the NBC historical-drama series ''Aquarius'', as Black Panther leader Bunchy Carter. He also played a role on '' NCIS''s ninth season as Jason King, an arson investigator for the Baltimore Police Department. Early life Charles was born on May 2, 1983 in Manhattan, New York. He was raised in New York City and Teaneck, New Jersey. Charles graduated from Teaneck High School in 2001. He attended Carnegie Mellon University's College of Fine Arts, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in drama. He also studied at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in Sydney, Australia. He earned a Master of Arts degree in Religious Studies from Drew University. Career In 2017, Charles starred in the first season of NBC's televi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marianne Jean-Baptiste
Marianne Raigipcien Jean-Baptiste (born 26 April 1967) is an English actress. She is known for her role in the 1996 comedy-drama film '' Secrets & Lies'', for which she received acclaim and earned nominations for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress and the Golden Globe and BAFTA Award in the same category. Baptiste is also known for her role as Vivian Johnson on the television series ''Without a Trace'' from 2002 to 2009, and has since starred in television shows such as '' Blindspot'' (2015–2016) and ''Homecoming'' (2018). Early life Jean-Baptiste was born in London to a mother from Antigua and a father from Saint Lucia, growing up in Peckham.Simon Hattenstone"Marianne Jean-Baptiste: 'It's not a sob story - I could have stayed in the UK and fought it out ''The Guardian'', 15 June 2015. She attended St Saviour's and St Olave's secondary school. She was classically trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London and performed at the Royal National Theatre. S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Packer (director)
Will Packer (born April 11, 1974) is an American film producer who founded Will Packer Productions, and Will Packer Media. Packer has produced or executive produced a wide range of movies that have grossed more than $1 billion worldwide at the box office, including 10 films that have opened at number one. He has produced more than 30 features including big-screen hit comedies such as ''Think Like a Man'' (2012), ''Ride Along'' (2014), ''Think Like a Man Too'' (2014), ''The Wedding Ringer'' (2015), ''Girls Trip'' (2017), ''Night School'' (2018), ''What Men Want'' (2019) and ''Little (2019).'' He also produced the 2022 Academy Awards Oscars ceremony, and received a 2022 Emmy award nomination as Producer, Outstanding Variety Special Live, for the Oscars. Early life and education Packer was born and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida. He graduated from St. Petersburg High School in 1991 and began attending Florida A&M University that fall. In 1996, Packer graduated magna cum l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gideon Emery
Gideon Emery is an English actor and singer. He is best known for his role as Deucalion in ''Teen Wolf'' and for providing voice-over work in video games, television series and films. Early life and education Emery was born to Pauline, a competitive horse rider and Ashton, a management consultant. He has two half brothers, Matthew and Paul. Gideon also has three nieces, Chloe Emery, Rebecca Emery and Kate Emery. At the age of 4, his father moved the family to Johannesburg, South Africa. Emery kept himself amused by imitating characters from film and television. Early impersonations included Michael Jackson and Max from ''Hart to Hart''. He returned to England during high school, briefly attending Reading Blue Coat School. But it was back in South Africa at St John's College where he cemented his love for acting, playing Dick Deadeye in the Gilbert & Sullivan musical ''H.M.S. Pinafore'' and winning Best Actor for the role of Mr. Glum in The Glums comedy sketch, "L'Engagement". Af ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jay Hernandez
Javier Manuel Hernandez Jr. (born February 20, 1978), known professionally as Jay Hernandez, is an American actor and fashion model. After making his television debut in NBC's '' Hang Time'', Hernandez made his film debut opposite Kirsten Dunst in the romantic drama '' Crazy/Beautiful'' (2001). He has since starred in numerous films, including '' Friday Night Lights'' (2004), '' Hostel'' (2005), ''Bad Moms'' (2016), and as Chato Santana / El Diablo in ''Suicide Squad'' (2016). Since 2018, he has played the role of Thomas Magnum in the reboot of ''Magnum P.I.'' Early life Hernandez was born on February 20, 1978, in Montebello, California, the son of Isis ( ''née'' Maldonado), a secretary and accountant,Garcia Berumen, Frank Javier (August 1, 2014)''Latino Image Makers in Hollywood: Performers, Filmmakers and Films Since the 1960s'' McFarland, p. 307. Archived at Google Books. Retrieved August 13, 2016. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
