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Touchback (film)
''Touchback'' is a 2011 American sports film written and directed by Don Handfield. It stars Brian Presley, Melanie Lynskey, Kurt Russell and Christine Lahti. It premiered on home video in Finland and Sweden on September 28, 2011, and had a limited theatrical run in the United States the following year. The film received mixed reviews from critics. Plot Scott Murphy is a former high school football hero. An injury he received during the Ohio State High School Championship game terminated his scholarship to Ohio State University and his dreams of a professional career in football. It's been twenty years since that game and Scott still resides with his family in the quiet town of Coldwater, Ohio. He has a splinted leg and has been a farmer and volunteer firefighter since high school. Rather than marrying the head cheerleader, Scott marries and has two daughters with a clarinet-playing band member named Macy. A compromised harvest and bank obligations have caused a strain on his farm, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don Handfield
Don Handfield is an American filmmaker, author, and producer. Education and acting career Handfield studied theater and film at Ohio State University, graduating with a degree in journalism in 1993. His first job in media after college was as a production assistant at E! Entertainment Television. After moving to Los Angeles, his acting career included the role of Dwight Tanner, (Robert Duvall's son) in the 1998 film '' Deep Impact'', and Pete Bradley in the 1997 film '' Defying Gravity''. His films as an actor also include ''Captain Jack'', ''Cause N' Effect'', and '' A Reason to Believe''. He has also appeared on television, including the shows '' Saved by the Bell: The New Class'', '' Profiler'', and '' JAG''. Directing, producing, and writing Don Handfield is a partner of the film production company The Combine, which he founded with actor Jeremy Renner. In 2005 he wrote and produced the short film ''My Name Is...'', which was awarded the Grand Jury Prize for a Narrative Short ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United States
The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major unincorporated territories, nine Minor Outlying Islands, and 326 Indian reservations. The United States is also in free association with three Pacific Island sovereign states: the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau. It is the world's third-largest country by both land and total area. It shares land borders with Canada to its north and with Mexico to its south and has maritime borders with the Bahamas, Cuba, Russia, and other nations. With a population of over 333 million, it is the most populous country in the Americas and the third most populous in the world. The national capital of the United States is Washington, D.C. and its most populous city and principal financial center is New York City. Paleo-Americ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coopersville, Michigan
Coopersville is a city located in north central Ottawa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,828 at the 2020 census. It is primarily a farming community. The city is located within Polkton Township, though it is administratively autonomous. It lies just north of Interstate 96 along the eastern township boundary, adjacent to Wright Township on the east. There are two exits on I-96, one at the southeast corner of the city and the other at the southwest corner. Coopersville served as the primary filming location for the 2012 football film ''Touchback''. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Over 50% of the land within the city limits is committed to agriculture. Demographics 2020 census As of the census of 2020, there were 4,828 people, 1,755 households, and 1,568 families living in the city. The population density was 1003.74/sq mi. There were 1813 housing units. The racial makeup of the city w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sianoa Smit-McPhee
Sianoa Smit-McPhee is an Australian actress. She is best known for her years in Australian soap opera ''Neighbours'' as Bree Timmins. Early life Sianoa Smit-McPhee was born in South Australia. She showed an interest in performing at a very young age, inspired by her father, actor and former professional wrestler Andy McPhee. She was singing, dancing, acting, and modelling by the age of three. When she was seven, she moved to Melbourne with her parents and her younger brother, actor Kodi Smit-McPhee. Career Smit-McPhee played Bree Timmins in the long-running Australian TV series ''Neighbours'' from 2005 to 2007. Her next role was in the children's television series ''As the Bell Rings'', which aired on the Disney Channel. In 2007, she appeared as Desma, the lead character in the short fantasy film ''Hugo''. From 2009 to 2011, she starred in the HBO series ''Hung'' as Darby Drecker. In 2012, Smit-McPhee featured in the TV movie American Broadcasting Company's ''Firelight'' a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Duval
James Edward Duval is an American actor. He is known for his roles in the Gregg Araki ''Teenage Apocalypse'' film trilogy—'' Totally F***ed Up'', ''The Doom Generation'', and '' Nowhere''. His other notable roles include Miguel in ''Independence Day'' (1996), Singh in '' Go'' (1999), Frank in ''Donnie Darko'' (2001), and Blank in ''May'' (2002). Duval has starred in numerous independent films, including the 2009 psychological thriller ''The Black Waters of Echo's Pond ''The Black Waters of Echo's Pond'' is a 2009 fantasy horror film directed by the Italo-American film maker Gabriel Bologna. It stars Robert Patrick, Danielle Harris, and James Duval. Plot A groups of friends vacation in a plush mansion, where ...'' and the mystery crime-thriller film ''Noirland'' directed by Ramzi Abed. Filmography References External linksYouthquake Magazine ArticleCathy L. Witbrodt *James Duval Fan Site [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kevin Covais
Kevin Patrick Covais (; born May 30, 1989) is an American actor, singer and songwriter. He was a finalist on the fifth season of ''American Idol''. Covais appeared in the films ''College'' and '' Transformers: Age of Extinction,'' and television shows ''Good Luck Charlie'' and '' State of Georgia.'' Early life Covais was born and raised in Levittown, New York, on Long Island. He is the son of John Covais, a retired sheriff, and Patty Covais. He is the youngest of three. He has two siblings, a sister (Kathleen) and a brother (John). Covais was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age eleven and receives insulin injections, like his fellow contestant, Elliott Yamin. Covais started singing at the age of ten and has taken voice lessons for four years. Covais has stated that Brian McKnight and ''American Idol'' first season winner Kelly Clarkson are favorite singers of his. In the future, he plans to pursue a career in singing, acting or journalism. Covais was a junior at Island Trees ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drew Powell
Andrew Powell (born January 19, 1976) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Hoss Cartwright on the PAX series '' Ponderosa'', Cadet Drew on ''Malcolm in the Middle'', and Butch Gilzean/Cyrus Gold/Solomon Grundy, a series regular, on FOX's '' Gotham''. Early life and education Powell was born in Noblesville, Indiana and grew up in Lebanon, Indiana, graduating from Lebanon Senior High School. He graduated from DePauw University in 1998 and moved to Los Angeles where he soon began auditioning for acting roles.Allan, Marc D"New 'Hoss' is Lebanon's Drew Powell" ''The Indianapolis Star'', September 7, 2001. Retrieved July 14, 2011. Complete articlhere.Guyett, Susan, ''The Indianapolis Star'', December 7, 2008. Retrieved July 14, 2011. Career His first television role was as a cadet on Fox's ''Malcolm in the Middle''. He appeared in thirteen episodes. Soon after, he portrayed Hoss Cartwright on the series ''The Ponderosa'', a prequel to ''Bonanza'' which premiere ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sarah Wright
Sarah Fay Wright Olsen (born September 28, 1983) is an American actress. She played Millicent Gergich in a recurring role on ''Parks and Recreation''. Career Wright began her acting career at an early age. When she was 14 years old she became a model and soon after, she appeared in a minor role in the 1998 comedy ''Enchanted''. She played the character of Paige Chase in the sitcom ''Quintuplets''. She co-starred in the sitcom '' The Loop'' as Lizzy. She also played the recurring role of Jane on the CW series '' 7th Heaven''. In 2011, Wright began a recurring role in the CBS mid-season replacement comedy series '' Mad Love'' and maintained a small recurring role as Millicent Gergich on the NBC show ''Parks and Recreation''. In 2017, Wright co-starred alongside Tom Cruise in the action crime film '' American Made'' as Lucy Seal. She had a major role in the Netflix show ''Spinning Out'', which aired January 1, 2020. Personal life Wright was born on September 28, 1983, in Louisvi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NCAA
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is a nonprofit organization that regulates student athletics among about 1,100 schools in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. It also organizes the athletic programs of colleges and universities in the United States and Canada and helps over 500,000 college student athletes who compete annually in college sports. The organization is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Until 1957, the NCAA was a single division for all schools. That year, the NCAA split into the University Division and the College Division. In August 1973, the current three-division system of Division I, Division II, and Division III was adopted by the NCAA membership in a special convention. Under NCAA rules, Division I and Division II schools can offer scholarships to athletes for playing a sport. Division III schools may not offer any athletic scholarships. Generally, larger schools compete in Division I and smaller schools in II and III. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soybean
The soybean, soy bean, or soya bean (''Glycine max'') is a species of legume native to East Asia, widely grown for its edible bean, which has numerous uses. Traditional unfermented food uses of soybeans include soy milk, from which tofu and tofu skin are made. Fermented soy foods include soy sauce, fermented bean paste, nattō, and tempeh. Fat-free (defatted) soybean meal is a significant and cheap source of protein for animal feeds and many packaged meals. For example, soybean products, such as textured vegetable protein (TVP), are ingredients in many meat and dairy substitutes. Soybeans contain significant amounts of phytic acid, dietary minerals and B vitamins. Soy vegetable oil, used in food and industrial applications, is another product of processing the soybean crop. Soybean is the most important protein source for feed farm animals (that in turn yields animal protein for human consumption). Etymology The word "soy" originated as a corruption of the Cantonese or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clarinet
The clarinet is a musical instrument in the woodwind family. The instrument has a nearly cylindrical bore and a flared bell, and uses a single reed to produce sound. Clarinets comprise a family of instruments of differing sizes and pitches. The clarinet family is the largest such woodwind family, with more than a dozen types, ranging from the BB♭ contrabass to the E♭ soprano. The most common clarinet is the B soprano clarinet. German instrument maker Johann Christoph Denner is generally credited with inventing the clarinet sometime after 1698 by adding a register key to the chalumeau, an earlier single-reed instrument. Over time, additional keywork and the development of airtight pads were added to improve the tone and playability. Today the clarinet is used in classical music, military bands, klezmer, jazz, and other styles. It is a standard fixture of the orchestra and concert band. Etymology The word ''clarinet'' may have entered the English language via the Fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ohio
Ohio () is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. Of the fifty U.S. states, it is the 34th-largest by area, and with a population of nearly 11.8 million, is the seventh-most populous and tenth-most densely populated. The state's capital and largest city is Columbus, with the Columbus metro area, Greater Cincinnati, and Greater Cleveland being the largest metropolitan areas. Ohio is bordered by Lake Erie to the north, Pennsylvania to the east, West Virginia to the southeast, Kentucky to the southwest, Indiana to the west, and Michigan to the northwest. Ohio is historically known as the "Buckeye State" after its Ohio buckeye trees, and Ohioans are also known as "Buckeyes". Its state flag is the only non-rectangular flag of all the U.S. states. Ohio takes its name from the Ohio River, which in turn originated from the Seneca word ''ohiːyo'', meaning "good river", "great river", or "large creek". The state arose from the lands west of the Appalachian Mountai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
