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Gallowwalkers
''Gallowwalkers'' is a 2012 American Western (genre), Western horror film written and directed by Andrew Goth, and starring Wesley Snipes, Kevin Howarth, Riley Smith, Tanit Phoenix, Patrick Bergin, and Diamond Dallas Page. Due to Wesley Snipes' tax problems, the film went through many changes and delays and was completed in 2010. It still had no official release until a 2012 screening at the "Film4 FrightFest" festival in the United Kingdom. It was released on DVD and Blu-ray in the United States in 2013, nearly eight years after the film started production in 2006. Plot A group of disfigured people gather near a railroad in a desert where they are killed by a mysterious gunslinger named Aman (Wesley Snipes), who also rips out the head and Vertebral column, spine from one of the dead bodies. Nearby in the same desert, a group of criminals are waiting to be transported. Aman arrives, kills most of the guards, and frees one criminal called Fabulos (Riley Smith). The rest of the cr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tanit Phoenix
Tanit Phoenix (born 24 September 1980) is a South African fashion model, actress and makeup artist. She is known for her swimwear and lingerie photo shoots after appearing in a '' Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue'' in 2003 and in '' GQ'' magazine and '' FHM'' in the same year. Early life Tanit Phoenix was born in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, and is of Dutch and Irish descent. Modeling career Phoenix began her career in Durban, South Africa at the age of 14, after being discovered by a modelling scout in her hometown, Westville. She has appeared in international TV commercials for Adidas, Coca-Cola, Volvic water, Aqua-mineral, Visine, Schweppes, American Swiss Jewelry, Citroën C3, Nivea, Alberto VO5, Aria, Transition Lenses, Volvic, Distractions lingerie campaign and Veet television commercials and campaign which she held for 5 years. Phoenix appeared in the European TV ad for Fa shower gel, skydiving. She was then chosen to be a cover girl for German ''Maxim'' in 2004 af ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diamond Dallas Page
} Dallas Page (born Page Joseph Falkinburg Jr., April 5, 1956), is an American fitness instructor, actor, and retired Professional wrestling, professional wrestler. He is currently signed to WWE under a Legends contract, under the ring name Diamond Dallas Page (often shortened to DDP). In the course of his wrestling career Page has wrestled for mainstream wrestling promotions World Championship Wrestling (WCW), the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE), Impact Wrestling, Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), and All Elite Wrestling (AEW). Page first broke into the wrestling business in 1979, in which he wrestled three matches. He retired after a knee injury, however. In 1988, he returned to wrestling as a manager in the American Wrestling Association, where he worked for nine months before signing with WCW in 1991. There, he continued as a manager until late 1991, when he became a wrestler. Over a decade in WCW, Page became a three-time WCW World Heavyweight Championship, W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kevin Howarth
Kevin Howarth is a British film actor, known for his roles as Max in '' The Last Horror Movie'', Peter in '' Summer Scars'' and Viktor in '' The Seasoning House''. Career Howarth attended the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London, from which he graduated with distinction. Filmography * ''Cash in Hand'' (1998) – Ripper * '' The Big Swap'' (1998) – Julian * '' Razor Blade Smile'' (1998) – Platinum * ''Last Orders'' (short) (2000) * '' The Ghost of Greville Lodge'' (2000) – Billyboy * ''Whacked'' (short) (2002) – Karl Ryan * ''Don't Look Back'' (2003) – The Stranger * '' The Last Horror Movie'' (2003) – Max Parry * '' The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King'' (2003) – character voices * ''Cold and Dark'' (2005) – Mortimer Shade * '' Summer Scars'' (2007) – Peter * ''Burlesque Fairytales'' (2010) – Jimmy Harrison * ''Two Peas '' (short) (2010) – Mary's Father * '' Brave'' (2012) – character voices * ''Gallowwalkers'' (2012) – Kansa * '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wrekin Hill Entertainment
Wrekin Hill Entertainment is an American independent film production and distribution company based in Los Angeles, California. Since their latest film released somewhere around the late 2010s, the company seems to be dormant. History In September 2010, it was announced that Chris Ball (who founded Newmarket Films in 1994) would leave the company to start a new distribution company. This comes after Newmarket was acquired by Exclusive Media Group in 2009, though the company would release titles together. Ball also brought two colleagues from Newmarket to the company. Two months later in November, Lionsgate Lions Gate, Lion Gate or similar terms may refer to: Gates *Lion Gate at Mycenae in Greece *Lion Gate, one of the entrances to the ancient Hittite city of Hattusa, now in Turkey *Lion Gate, one of the entrances to the gardens of Hampton Court Pala ... announced that entered an agreement with the company for DVD home entertainment distribution. Underhill Films In March 2011, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wesley Snipes
Wesley Trent Snipes (born July 31, 1962) is an American actor and martial artist. In a film career spanning more than thirty years, Snipes has appeared in a variety of genres, such as numerous thrillers, dramatic feature films, and comedies, though he is best known for his action films. He was nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male for his work in '' The Waterdance'' (1992) and won the Volpi Cup for Best Actor for his performance in the film '' One Night Stand'' (1997). Films in which he has appeared in have grossed over $1.6 billion worldwide. Snipes had notable parts in the comedy film '' Major League'' (1989), the drama '' Mo' Better Blues'' (1990) and the crime drama '' King of New York'' (1990) before gaining prominence by playing a drug lord in the crime drama ''New Jack City'' (1991). He subsequently received more attention for the drama film ''Jungle Fever'' (1991), the sports comedy '' White Men Can't Jump'' (1992), and the action film '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Riley Smith
Riley Smith (born April 12, 1978) is an American actor. He is known for his roles on television, such as recurring roles in the series '' 24'', ''Joan of Arcadia'', '' 90210'', ''True Blood'' and '' The Messengers'', and starring roles on the television series '' Drive'', ''Frequency'', and ''Nancy Drew''. Early life and education Smith's parents are Russ and Roxanne Smith. He was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and raised in Marion, Iowa on his parents’ horse ranch. He became an accomplished rider, competing in a horse show for the first time when he was 9 years old. When he was 15, he placed 4th in 3-Year-Old Mares division at the American Quarter Horse Youth World Championship, and at 16 won the American Quarter Horse Youth World Championship. When he was 17, he became president of the 50,000-member youth association, becoming the youngest person to serve as president of American Quarter Horse Youth Association. He graduated from Alburnett Junior-Senior High School ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patrick Bergin
Patrick Connolly Bergin (born 4 February 1951) is an Irish actor and singer. In 1991, he starred opposite Julia Roberts in '' Sleeping with the Enemy'' and played the title character in ''Robin Hood''. His other roles include terrorist Kevin O'Donnell in '' Patriot Games'' (1992) and the villainous Aidan Maguire in the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders'' (2017–2018). Early life Bergin was born in Dublin, where he grew up in Drimnagh. His father, Paddy Bergin, was a Labour Party politician who once studied to be a priest with the Holy Ghost Fathers in Blackrock, Ireland. Patrick was one of four sons and one daughter (Pearse, Emmet, Patrick, Allen and Siobhan Bergin). He left Dublin for London in 1973, and by the time he was 17 he was in London running a theatre company. He worked on building sites and at a library. He studied at night and completed an education degree from North London Polytechnic (later the University of North London). He was an English teacher for several year ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henner Hofmann
Henner Hofmann, AMC, ASC, (born July, 1950) is a Mexican cinematographer, producer and screenwriter. Early life Hofmann was born in Mexico City, Mexico. Both of his parents were artists. His father, Herbert Hofmann Isenburg, was a sculptor who was born in Frankfurt, Germany. He studied at the Ballhaus and later in Paris in the workshop of the French sculptor Aristide Maillol, and arrived in Mexico in 1939. His mother, Kitzia Hofmann, created stained glass art for churches in Mexico and the United States. Hofmann has said that one of the films that has had a strong impression on him was the short film ''The Red Balloon'' (1956) shot by Edmond Séchan. He said, "It is a magical story of a boy and a balloon that is full of charm and strong emotional undercurrents. That film left a mark on me forever. I was 7, and I remember every shot". At the age of 18, Hofmann attended the Centro Universitario de Estudios Cinematográficos, CUEC, at the National Autonomous University of Mexico ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jenny Gago
Jenny Gago is an American actress best known as Maria in ''Knots Landing'' (1984-1986), Maria in '' My Family'' (1995), Anaya in '' The Agency'' (2002-2003), and Det. Ochoa in '' Southland'' (2011). Life Gago earned a degree in Theatre Arts from UCLA and attended the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute on a scholarship. She has a son. Career In 1981, Gago began her acting career. Roles in television shows including Captain Santina on ''MacGyver'', Detective Beatrice Zapeda in '' Alien Nation'', Anaya on '' The Agency'', and Grandma on '' Freddie''. TV guest appearances include ''Falcon Crest'', '' Remington Steele'', '' Chicago Hope'', '' The Pretender'', ''Ally McBeal'', ''Crossing Jordan'', '' Lost'', and ''The Closer''. Gago had recurring roles on the shows ''General Hospital'', ''Knots Landing'', '' The Agency'', '' Southland'' (with Regina King), and ''Freddie'' (with Freddie Prinze Jr.). She appeared in the show '' Alien Nation'', as well as its film franchis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Film4 FrightFest
FrightFest, also known as Arrow Video FrightFest is an annual film festival held in London and Glasgow. The festival holds three major events each year: a festival running five days over the UK late August Bank Holiday weekend, a Halloween event held in London in late October, and a festival in Glasgow held around February as part of the Glasgow Film Festival. The first event was held in London in 2000 and the first Glasgow festival was held in 2006. As its name indicates FrightFest primary focus is on the horror film genre, however, the event regularly features documentaries, science fiction and thriller films. History FrightFest was founded by film producer Paul McEvoy, film distributor Ian Rattray, and journalist and film critic Alan Jones, and television PR specialist Greg Day. Paul McEvoy has stated that his initial idea for FrightFest "came from my love and admiration for the seminal 'Shock Around The Clock' events of the 1980s organised by Stefan Jaworszyn and Alan Jo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chow Yun-fat
Chow Yun-fat (born 18 May 1955), previously known as Donald Chow, is a Hong Kong actor and filmmaker. Known for his versatility, encompassing action to melodrama and comedy and historical drama, his accolades include three Hong Kong Film Awards for Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actor, Best Actor and two Golden Horse Film Festival and Awards, Golden Horse Awards for Golden Horse Award for Best Leading Actor, Best Actor. In a Chow Yun-fat filmography, film career spanning more than forty years, Chow has appeared in over 100 television drama series and films. Chow was propelled to fame by TVB dramas such as ''The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (TV series), The Good, The Bad And The Ugly'' (1979) and ''The Bund (TV series), The Bund'' (1980). His first acclaimed film was the Hong Kong political drama ''The Story of Woo Viet'' (1981), in which he played a Vietnamese refugee struggling to reach the United States. He is known for his collaborations with filmmaker John Woo in five Hong Ko ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simona Brhlikova
Simona Brhlikova-Roman was born in former Czechoslovakia. From a young age, she appeared in several stage and musical productions. Graduating from Commerce & Language Academy in Slovakia, Simona moved to London where she perfected her English at University College London, and trained at RADA and The Actors Centre. She also speaks seven languages. Simona left her family home at the age of 17 to travel North America and Africa before moving to London to pursue her acting career. Simona first worked in theatre in London, in productions like ''Much Ado About Nothing'', ''As You Like It'', and ''Queen of Spades''. This led to a string of independent films including a major role in ''Lycanthropy'' (2006), alongside George Calil and David Bradley, and then to television work on such shows as ''The IT Crowd'', ''Life Begins'', ''Footballers' Wives'', '' Bad Girls'' and ''Casanova's Love Letters''. Moving onto international projects, Brhlikova landed the role of the villainess Kisscu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
