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BASEketball
''BASEketball'' is a 1998 American sports comedy film cowritten and directed by David Zucker, starring ''South Park'' creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, and costarring Yasmine Bleeth, Jenny McCarthy, Robert Vaughn, Ernest Borgnine and Dian Bachar. The film is about BASEketball, a hybrid sport combining baseball and basketball, invented by Zucker in the 1980s. Parker and Stone play childhood friends who envision it as something they could win against athletes. It becomes an overnight sensation and a target of corporate sponsorship. This is the only work involving the stars that was neither written, directed nor produced by them. It was a box office disappointment with mixed critical reviews, but in the years since its release has gained a cult following and is credited with coining the slang term " derp". Plot Milwaukee slackers and lifelong best friends Joseph R. "Coop" Cooper and Douglas "Doug" Remer gate crash the college graduation party of a high-school friend and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Zucker
David Samuel Zucker (born October 16, 1947) is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. Associated mostly with parody comedies, Zucker is recognized for collaborating with Jim Abrahams and his brother Jerry as part of Zucker, Abrahams and Zucker, with whom he wrote and directed the 1980 film ''Airplane!'' and created '' The Naked Gun'' franchise. As a solo filmmaker, Zucker has also directed '' Scary Movie 3'' (2003) and '' Scary Movie 4'' (2006). Career Zucker's movies include '' The Kentucky Fried Movie'' in 1977, '' Ruthless People'' in 1986, '' The Naked Gun'' in 1988, '' The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear'' in 1991, '' BASEketball'' in 1998, '' Scary Movie 3'' in 2003, and its sequel '' Scary Movie 4'' in 2006. Of 18 works with which he is associated,'' Phone Booth'', which he produced in 2002 is the only non-comedic film. He co-directed several films including ''Airplane!'' in 1980 and '' Top Secret!'' in 1984; along with his brother, Jerry, and Jim Abr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jenny McCarthy
Jennifer Ann McCarthy-Wahlberg (' McCarthy; born November 1, 1972) is an American actress, model, television personality, and anti-vaccine activist. She began her career in 1993 as a nude model for ''Playboy'' magazine and was later named their Playmate of the Year. McCarthy then had a television and film acting career, beginning as a co-host on the MTV game show '' Singled Out'' (1995–1997) and afterwards starring in the eponymous sitcom ''Jenny'' (1997–1998), as well as films including ''BASEketball'' (1998), ''Scream 3'' (2000), ''Dirty Love'' (2005), '' John Tucker Must Die'' (2006), and '' Santa Baby'' (2006). In 2013, she hosted her own television talk show ''The Jenny McCarthy Show'', and became a co-host of the ABC talk show '' The View,'' appearing on the program until 2014. Since 2019, McCarthy has been a judge on the Fox musical competition show '' The Masked Singer''. McCarthy has written several books about parenting and has promoted research into environm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dian Bachar
Dian Bachar is an American actor most notable for his roles in various films by or starring his friends Trey Parker and Matt Stone, such as '' Cannibal! The Musical'' (George Noon), ''Orgazmo'' (Ben Chapleski) and his most famous role as Kenny "Squeak" Scolari in 1998's '' BASEketball'', as well as making the occasional appearance on ''South Park''. Career In 1998, Bachar won a Leonardo da Vinci Award from the Beaux Arts Society, Inc. in the category of Actor, Debut Performance (Film) for his role in '' BASEketball'' and an award for Best Actor in the 2012 short film ''Coaching Me Softly'' at the 48-Hour Film Project. Due to his friendship with creators Parker and Stone, Bachar had provided several guest voices on their animated series ''South Park ''South Park'' is an American animated sitcom created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone, and developed by Brian Graden for Comedy Central. The series revolves around four boysStan Marsh, Kyle Broflovski, Eric Cartman, and Kenn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trey Parker
Randolph Severn "Trey" Parker III (born October 19, 1969) is an American actor, animator, writer, producer, director, and musician. He is best known for co-creating ''South Park'' (1997) and '' The Book of Mormon'' (2011) with his creative partner Matt Stone. Parker was interested in film and music as a child and at high school and attended the University of Colorado Boulder, where he met Stone. The two collaborated on various short films and co-starred in Parker’s feature-length musical '' Cannibal! The Musical'' (1993). Parker and Stone moved to Los Angeles, and Parker made his second feature-length film, ''Orgazmo'' (1997). Before the premiere of the film, ''South Park'' premiered on Comedy Central in August 1997. The duo possess full creative control of the show, and have produced music and video games based on it. A film based on the series, '' South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut'' (1999), was well-received by both critics and fans. Parker went on to write, produce, direc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matt Stone
Matthew Richard Stone (born May 26, 1971) is an American actor, animator, writer, producer, and musician. He is best known for co-creating ''South Park'' (since 1997) and ''The Book of Mormon (musical), The Book of Mormon'' (2011) with his creative partner Trey Parker. Intrigued by a career in entertainment at a young age, he studied film and mathematics at the University of Colorado Boulder, where he met Parker. During their attendance, the two worked on various short films and starred in the feature-length musical ''Cannibal! The Musical'' (1993). Stone and Parker moved to Los Angeles and wrote their second film, ''Orgazmo'' (1997). Before its premiere, ''South Park'' aired on Comedy Central in August 1997 and was met with widespread praise. Following its success, the two directed a film based on the series, ''South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut'' (1999), which was met with positive critical reception. Outside of ''South Park'', Stone has written, produced, and starred in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lewis Friedman
Lewis Friedman is an American screenwriter and speechwriter. A two-time Emmy nominee, he has written for television and film since 1998. His credits include the films '' The Comedian'', ''BASEketball'' and '' An American Carol'', the ''Music in High Places'' documentary series, and television specials such as the ''Kennedy Center Honors.'' Friedman was born in New York City and grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he attended Shorewood High School. He began his career in Milwaukee in 1972 as a promoter, and later moved to New York, where he promoted Broadway shows such as ''Stories by Chapin'', ''Comedy with Music'' and ''The Middle of Nowhere.'' Friedman's film screenplays are comedies. His television scripts have focused on performing arts, and include awards shows such as the Kennedy Center Honors, the Golden Globes, and the Directors Guild Awards. In addition to the 22 episodes of ''Music in High Places,'' which featured artists such as India.Arie, Ryan Adams, and Alan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ernest Borgnine
Ernest Borgnine ( ; born Ermes Effron Borgnino; January 24, 1917 – July 8, 2012) was an American actor whose career spanned over six decades. He was noted for his gruff but relaxed voice and gap-toothed Cheshire Cat grin. A popular performer, he appeared as a guest on numerous talk shows and as a panelist on several game shows. Borgnine's film career began in 1951 and included supporting roles in ''China Corsair'' (1951), ''From Here to Eternity'' (1953), ''Vera Cruz (film), Vera Cruz'' (1954), ''Bad Day at Black Rock'' (1955), and ''The Wild Bunch'' (1969). He played the unconventional lead in many films, winning the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in ''Marty (film), Marty'' (1955), which won the Academy Award for Best Picture. Borgnine starred as the title character in the sitcom ''McHale's Navy'' (1962–1966) and co-starred as Dominic Santini in the action series ''Airwolf'' (1984–1986). Borgnine earned his third Primetime Emmy Award nomination at age 92 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeffrey Reiner
Jeffrey Reiner is an American film director, editor, screenwriter, television director, and producer. Career Since the late 1980s, he has amassed a number of credits in the film and television industry. He edited the films ''Cheerleader Camp'', ''Think Big'', '' 3 Ninjas Kick Back'', and ''BASEketball''. He began directing television and film during the 1990s, his credits include '' Blood and Concrete'', ''Mighty Morphin Power Rangers'', '' The Sentinel'', '' Trouble Bound'', '' Haunted'', ''Columbo'', ''The Division'', ''Surface'', '' Friday Night Lights'', ''Caprica'' and '' Trauma''. He was executive producer and house director for the NBC series ''The Event'' under his deal with Universal Media Studios during the show's 2010–2011 run. In 2011, Reiner was chosen to direct the pilot for a David E. Kelley-produced ''Wonder Woman Wonder Woman is a superheroine who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character first appeared in ''All Star Comic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comedy Film
The comedy film is a film genre that emphasizes humor. These films are designed to amuse audiences and make them laugh. Films in this genre typically have a happy ending, with dark comedy being an exception to this rule. Comedy is one of the oldest genres in film, and it is derived from classical comedy in theatre. Some of the earliest silent films were slapstick comedies, which often relied on visual depictions, such as sight gags and pratfalls, so they could be enjoyed without requiring sound. To provide drama and excitement to silent movies, live music was played in sync with the action on the screen, on pianos, organs, and other instruments. When sound films became more prevalent during the 1920s, comedy films grew in popularity, as laughter could result from both burlesque situations but also from humorous dialogue. Comedy, compared with other film genres, places more focus on individual star actors, with many former stand-up comics transitioning to the film industry ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ira Newborn
James Ira Newborn (born December 26, 1949) is an American musician, actor, orchestrator and composer, best known for his work composing motion picture soundtracks. Life and career Newborn was born in New York City. He has scored or written songs for films such as ''Sixteen Candles'', ''Weird Science'', ''Ferris Bueller's Day Off'', ''Uncle Buck'', '' Planes, Trains and Automobiles'', ''Mallrats'', '' Ace Ventura: Pet Detective'' and '' Into the Night'', for which he wrote music for B. B. King''.'' He frequently worked with director John Hughes. He also stepped in as musical director and producer for ''The Blues Brothers''. Newborn's many film credits also include a small acting role in ''Xanadu'', in which he appears as a 1940s bandleader. Newborn may be best known for composing the soundtrack for '' The Naked Gun'' series of police satires starring Leslie Nielsen. Newborn's brassy big band/blues theme song for the franchise first appeared on the TV series that inspired the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yasmine Bleeth
Yasmine Bleeth (born June 14, 1968) is an American actress and model. Her television roles include Caroline Holden on ''Baywatch'', Ryan Fenelli on '' Ryan's Hope'', Inspector Caitlin Cross on '' Nash Bridges'' and LeeAnn Demerest on ''One Life to Live''. Early life and career Bleeth was born in New York City. Her father, Philip, is of Russian-Jewish and German-Jewish descent. Her mother was a Pied-Noir from Algeria, with French ancestry; she was Catholic. Phil Bleeth was associated with a group of friends that included Arlo Guthrie and Alice Brock (of " Alice's Restaurant" fame) around the time of Yasmine's birth.Giuliano, Charles (March 27, 2014)Alice's Restaurant Returns to the Berkshires ''Berkshire Fine Arts''. Retrieved October 24, 2015. Yasmine's earliest known acting role was in a Johnson & Johnson's No More Tears baby shampoo television commercial at age 10 months in 1969. At the age of 6, she appeared on '' Candid Camera''. Later that year she appeared in a Max F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Vaughn
Robert Francis Vaughn (November 22, 1932 – November 11, 2016) was an American actor and political activist, whose career in film, television and theater spanned nearly six decades and who was best known for his role as secret agent Napoleon Solo on '' The Man from U.N.C.L.E.'' (1964–68). He was a Primetime Emmy Award winner, and was nominated for the Academy Award, the BAFTA Award, two Laurel Awards, and four times for the Golden Globe Award. Vaughn also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Vaughn had his breakthrough role as disabled, drunken war veteran Chester A. Gwynn in '' The Young Philadelphians'', earning him a 1960 Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor. He subsequently appeared in scores of films, notably as gunman Lee in ''The Magnificent Seven'' (1960), Walter Chalmers in ''Bullitt,'' Major Paul Krueger in ''The Bridge at Remagen'' (1969), the voice of Proteus IV in '' Demon Seed'' (1977) and Ross Webster in '' Superman III'' (1983). To televis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
