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Starstruck (2010 Film)
''Starstruck'', stylized as ''StarStruck'', is a 2010 American teen musical drama television film starring Sterling Knight and Danielle Campbell that premiered as a Disney Channel Original Movie on February 14, 2010. Plot Kalamazoo, Michigan teenager Jessica Olson is annoyed by her older sister Sara's obsession with teen pop idol Christopher Wilde, and is unhappy to have her spring break used visiting her widowed grandmother in Hollywood, California. She is even more disgusted by Sara's plans to drag her along to stalk Christopher. Meanwhile, behind the scenes of celebrity, Christopher has earned a reputation as a "spoiled punk" who often scuffles with paparazzi. He is on the brink of landing a movie deal, despite the director's reluctance to give him the role due to his reputation and celebrity. In order to prove that he is serious about landing the role, Christopher agrees to remain out of the tabloids for a while. Sara convinces Jessica to sneak out with her to crash the bir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Musical Film
Musical film is a film genre in which songs by the characters are interwoven into the narrative, sometimes accompanied by dancing. The songs usually advance the plot or develop the film's characters, but in some cases, they serve merely as breaks in the storyline, often as elaborate "production numbers". The musical film was a natural development of the stage musical after the emergence of sound film technology. Typically, the biggest difference between film and stage musicals is the use of lavish background scenery and locations that would be impractical in a theater. Musical films characteristically contain elements reminiscent of theater; performers often treat their song and dance numbers as if a live audience were watching. In a sense, the viewer becomes the diegetic audience, as the performer looks directly into the camera and performs to it. With the advent of sound in the late 1920s, musicals gained popularity with the public and are exemplified by the films of Busb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Supermarket Tabloid
Tabloid journalism is a popular style of largely sensationalist journalism (usually dramatized and sometimes unverifiable or even blatantly false), which takes its name from the tabloid newspaper format: a small-sized newspaper also known as half broadsheet. The size became associated with sensationalism, and ''tabloid journalism'' replaced the earlier label of ''yellow journalism'' and ''scandal sheets''. Not all newspapers associated with tabloid journalism are tabloid size, and not all tabloid-size newspapers engage in tabloid journalism; in particular, since around the year 2000 many broadsheet newspapers converted to the more compact tabloid format. In some cases, celebrities have successfully sued for libel, demonstrating that tabloid stories have defamed them. Publications engaging in tabloid journalism are known as rag newspapers or simply rags. Tabloid journalism has changed over the last decade to more online platforms that seek to target and engage youth consu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sunkrish Bala
Sunkrish Bala (born Sunkrish Balasubramanian May 21, 1984) is an American actor. Early life Bala was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, and is of Tamil ancestry. He graduated from Bellarmine College Preparatory in 2002 and from the school of Theater, Film, & Television at UCLA in 2006. Career From 2007–2008, Bala was a series regular on the ABC comedy '' Notes from the Underbelly'' portraying the role of Eric. Bala was also a series regular on the MTV series ''I Just Want My Pants Back'' in the role of Bobby. The show was cancelled after one season. Bala had recurring roles as Dr. Caleb Subramanian on '' The Walking Dead'' and Vikram Singh on ''Castle A castle is a type of fortified structure built during the Middle Ages predominantly by the nobility or royalty and by military orders. Scholars debate the scope of the word ''castle'', but usually consider it to be the private fortified r ...''. Filmography References External links *Reel at ReelAccess.co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hugh Dane
Hugh Dane (October 21, 1942 – May 16, 2018) was an American character actor. He was best known for playing Hank the security guard on the television sitcom ''The Office'' from 2005 to 2013. Acting career Dane's professional acting career began with a role in the 1989 video game, ''It Came from the Desert'' before moving on to his first television role in a two-part episode of ''Hunter''. In 1991, Dane acted in his first film role as a corrections officer in the crime-thriller '' Ricochet''. In the following years, Dane played small roles in popular television series' such as '' The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'', '' Hangin' with Mr. Cooper'', ''Boy Meets World'', ''Martin'', ''Friends'', '' Sister, Sister'', '' Monk'' and ''Girl Meets World''. Dane received the most recognition for his role as Hank, the head of security, in ''The Office''. He also played the role of a judge in Netflix's '' Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp''. In 1999, Dane returned to film, acting in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lauren Bowles
Lauren Elizabeth Bowles is an American actress. Early life and education Bowles was born in Washington, D.C., to Judith (née LeFever) and L. Thompson Bowles. Her half-sister (on her mother's side) is actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus. She majored in drama at New York University. Career Bowles has appeared in numerous TV shows, including '' Arrested Development'', ''CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'', ''Judging Amy'' and '' Private Practice''. She has appeared with Louis-Dreyfus in programs such as ''Seinfeld'', as a waitress at the diner; ''The New Adventures of Old Christine'', ''Watching Ellie'', and ''Veep''. She has also appeared in some feature films. In April 2010, she was cast as Holly Cleary, a Wiccan, in the vampire television series ''True Blood''. She currently appears on XM radio's Take Five channel, where she does features for their Five Minute Magazine. Personal life In 2004 Bowles married actor Patrick Fischler Patrick S. Fischler (born December 29, 1969) is an Am ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alice Hirson
Alice Hirson (born March 10, 1929) is an American actress best known for her roles on television. She began her career on stage, before roles on daytime soap operas. She is best known for her roles as Mavis Anderson in the CBS prime time soap opera ''Dallas'' and as Lois Morgan, the mother of the title character on the ABC sitcom '' Ellen''. Early life Hirson was born Alice Thorsell in New York City on March 10, 1929. Career She began her career on off-Broadway stage, before roles in 1960s plays '' Traveller Without Luggage'' and '' The Investigation''. Television Hirson began her television career appearing on the classic anthology series '' Hallmark Hall of Fame'' and '' Starlight Theatre''. From 1969 to 1970, she was a regular cast member on the CBS daytime soap opera ''The Edge of Night'', playing the role of Stephanie Martin. She played the role of Marcia Davis on '' Another World'' and its spin-off ''Somerset'' from 1970 to 1972. From 1972 to 1976, Hirson starred as Eil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dan O'Connor (actor)
Daniel O'Connor is an Australian television actor and singer. He was one of the top 12 finalists in the 2004 series of Network Ten's reality talent contest programme ''Australian Idol'', aired on Network Ten nationwide in Australia, finishing eleventh. He then launched an acting career, appearing as Ned Parker on the soap opera ''Neighbours''. ''Australian Idol'' O'Connor auditioned for ''Australian Idol'' in Sydney. He auditioned with the church classic, "I Surrender All" written by Judson W. Van DeVenter. All 3 judges were thrilled by an impressive performance. Despite Dicko's dislike of religious songs, he gave O'Connor a 'yes' along with Mark and Marcia sending him into the top 100. Later, Dicko advised O'Connor to change to songs that would influence the "world" to vote for him. During O'Connor's Top 30 performance, he performed "Amazing" by Josh Kelley. The judges were impressed by a fine performance and so were the voting public as he was voted into the Final 12. Also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beth Littleford
Elizabeth Anna Halcyon Littleford is an American actress, comedian and television personality. She was one of the original correspondents on ''The Daily Show'' on Comedy Central from 1996 to 2000. Littleford has also appeared in the shows '' I'm in the Band'' and '' Dog with a Blog''. Early life Littleford was born in Nashville, Tennessee, the daughter of Jackie, a professor, and Philip O. Littleford, a cardiologist and inventor. She grew up in Winter Park, Florida. Her father and brother died when she was sixteen in a pontoon plane accident during an Alaskan fishing trip. A National Merit Scholarship Program finalist in high school, she attended Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania for three years before taking up acting classes at New York University; she eventually graduated from The New School for Social Research. Career Early in her acting career, Littleford worked in improvisational theatre with the Chicago City Limits group, founded a sketch comedy troupe, and wrote her o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abbie Cobb
Abbie Cobb is an American actress and author. She is known for her recurring roles as Emily Bradford on '' 90210'' and as Kimantha on ''Suburgatory''. Life and career Abbie Cobb was born in Papillion, Nebraska. She became interested in acting after watching a Shirley Temple movie marathon in the third grade. She built her acting experience in high school before moving to Los Angeles to book a number of stage productions. While in Los Angeles, she starred in local productions of ''Othello'', '' Spring Awakening'' and '' The Toxic Avenger''. In 2009, she received her first screen role as A.J. in the 2010 Disney Channel original film '' Starstruck''. She also had small role in the 2009 film ''The Missing Person''. Her other acting credits include ''The Mentalist'', ''Jonas'', ''Medium'', ''CSI: Miami'', ''Pair of Kings'', ''Imagination Movers'', ''Big Time Rush'', ''American Horror Story'' and the Disney Channel original film '' Good Luck Charlie, It's Christmas!'' (2011). From 201 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toni Trucks
Toni Trucks is an American actress. Best known as Lisa Davis on ‘’ SEAL Team’’(2017-) Career Trucks studied Musical Theatre at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance. Upon graduation, she moved to New York where she performed regionally before relocating to Los Angeles to make her television debut as the female lead on Showtime's comedy series '' Barbershop''. Her other television credits include ''Hostages'', '' The Soul Man'', ''House'', '' All of Us'', ''Veronica Mars'', '''Til Death'', ''Brothers'', ''CSI: NY'' and the telefilms '' Star Runners'' and ''Starstruck''. She has made multiple guest appearances on '' NCIS: New Orleans'' and ''Grimm''. Her previous film credits include ''Dreamgirls'', ''Weapons'', '' The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2'' and ''Music and Lyrics''. Trucks is currently a series regular on CBS's military drama series '' SEAL Team''. She plays Lisa Davis, a US Navy Petty Officer Logistics Specialist respons ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matt Winston
Matthew Winston is an American actor. He is the son of special effects artist Stan Winston. Career Winston's television appearances include the HBO dramas '' Six Feet Under'' and '' John from Cincinnati'', and as Crewman Daniels in '' Star Trek: Enterprise''central to the Temporal Cold War plot line that runs through the series' four seasons. Filmography Film appearances * '' Wes Craven's New Nightmare'' (1994) as Charles 'Chuck' Wilson * '' Mr. October'' (1996) as Zack * '' The Peacemaker'' (1997) as UN official * '' Halloween H20: 20 Years Later'' (1998) as Detective Matt Sampson * '' Fight Club'' (1999) as Seminary Student * '' Passport to Paris'' (1999) (V) as Jeremy Bluff * ''Galaxy Quest'' (1999) as Technician #1 * '' Keeping the Faith'' (2000) as Matt * '' Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles'' (2001) as Limo Driver * '' A.I. Artificial Intelligence'' (2001) as Executive * ''Totally Blonde'' (2001) as Peon * '' About Schmidt'' (2002) as Gary Nordin * '' Deliver Us from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quicksand
Quicksand is a colloid consisting of fine granular material (such as sand, silt or clay) and water. It forms in saturated loose sand when the sand is suddenly agitated. When water in the sand cannot escape, it creates a liquefied soil that loses strength and cannot support weight. Quicksand can form in standing water or in upward flowing water (as from an artesian spring). In the case of upward flowing water, forces oppose the force of gravity and suspend the soil particles. The saturated sediment may appear quite solid until a sudden change in pressure or shock initiates liquefaction. This causes the sand to form a suspension and lose strength. The cushioning of water gives quicksand, and other liquefied sediments, a spongy, fluid-like texture. Objects in liquefied sand sink to the level at which the weight of the object is equal to the weight of the displaced soil/water mix and the submerged object floats due to its buoyancy. Soil liquefaction may occur in partially satura ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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