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Hoot (film)
''Hoot'' is a 2006 American family comedy film, based on Carl Hiaasen's novel of the same name. It was written and directed by Wil Shriner, and produced by New Line Cinema and Walden Media. The film stars Luke Wilson, Logan Lerman, Brie Larson, Tim Blake Nelson, Neil Flynn and Robert Wagner. Filming took place from July to September 2005 in Florida, with additional shooting in California the following January. The film was released on May 5, 2006. ''Hoot'' was a commercial failure, and received mixed reviews from critics. The film is about a group of children trying to save a burrowing owl habitat from destruction. Its habitat is located on the intended construction site of a pancake house. The developer of the project intends to proceed regardless of the environmental damage it would cause. ''Hoot'' features live burrowing owls and music by Jimmy Buffett. Buffett is also listed as a co-producer, and he played the role of Mr. Ryan, the science teacher. Plot Middle school stude ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wil Shriner
Wil Herbert Shriner (born December 6, 1953) is an American actor, comedian, film director, screenwriter and game show host. Life and career Shriner was born in New York City, New York, the twin brother of soap opera actor Kin Shriner, and the son of Eileen "Pixie" McDermott and Herb Shriner, a Hoosier humorist who had several shows in the early days of television, including ''Two for the Money'' and ''The Herb Shriner Show''. Wil made his first appearance on ''The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson'' and then went on to be a regular on the NBC morning show ''The David Letterman Show.'' For one season in the 1980s (1987–88), he hosted ''The Wil Shriner Show'', a nationally syndicated Group W television talk show. ''TV Guide'' described the program as "a daily variety-talk show featuring celebrity guests, segments on health and fitness, and interviews with authors and experts." He also hosted two game shows, the American version of '' That's My Dog'' (replacing Steve Skrova ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comedy Film
A comedy film is a category of film which emphasizes humor. These films are designed to make the audience laugh through amusement. Films in this style traditionally have a happy ending (black comedy being an exception). Comedy is one of the oldest genres in film and it is derived from the classical comedy in theatre. Some of the earliest silent films were comedies, as slapstick comedy often relies on visual depictions, without requiring sound. When sound films became more prevalent during the 1930s, comedy films took another swing, as laughter could result from burlesque situations but also dialogue. Comedy, compared with other film genres, puts much more focus on individual stars, with many former stand-up comics transitioning to the film industry due to their popularity. In '' The Screenwriters Taxonomy'' (2017), Eric R. Williams contends that film genres are fundamentally based upon a film's atmosphere, character, and story. Therefore the labels "drama" and "comedy" ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale () is a coastal city located in the U.S. state of Florida, north of Miami along the Atlantic Ocean. It is the county seat of and largest city in Broward County, Florida, Broward County with a population of 182,760 at the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, making it the tenth largest city in Florida. Along with Miami and Pompano Beach, Florida, Pompano Beach, Fort Lauderdale is one of the three principal cities that comprise the Miami metropolitan area, which had a population of 6,166,488 in 2019. Built in 1838 and first incorporated in 1911, Fort Lauderdale is named after a series of forts built by the United States during the Second Seminole War. The forts took their name from Major William Lauderdale (1782–1838), younger brother of Lieutenant Colonel James Lauderdale. Development of the city did not begin until 50 years after the forts were abandoned at the end of the conflict. Three forts named "Fort Lauderdale" were constructed including the first at the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Donner
Robert Donner (April 27, 1931 – June 8, 2006) was an American television and film actor. Early life and career Donner was born in New York City and raised in New Jersey, Michigan and Texas. He spent four years in the United States Navy and was stationed in California. After he completed his military service, he settled in the Los Angeles area. Career Donner's first role was an uncredited part in the 1959 John Wayne Western '' Rio Bravo''; he also appeared in the sequels (which formed a loose trilogy), ''El Dorado'' and '' Rio Lobo''. He also appeared in ''Chisum'', '' The Undefeated'', and ''The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance''. His best-known television roles were as the ex-convict/informant T.J. on ''Adam-12'', Yancy Tucker on ''The Waltons'' and as Exidor on ''Mork & Mindy''. Personal life Donner married producer/writer Jill Sherman in 1982. He died on June 8, 2006, of a cardiac arrhythmia. Selected filmography Films *1959: '' Rio Bravo'' as (uncredited) *1963: '' Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dean Collins (actor)
Dean Richard Collins (born May 30, 1990) is an American former actor, best known for playing the character Mike Gold in the Fox television sitcom '' The War at Home''. The series ran from September 2005 to April 2007. Previously, he had recurring roles in ''MADtv''s "Reading Caboose" skit as Ernie, and as Warren Feide in ''Jack & Bobby''. Collins also appeared as Harry Beardsley in the 2005 film '' Yours, Mine & Ours'', as Garrett in the 2006 film ''Hoot'', and in the 2008 film ''The Least of These''. In 2011, Collins was cast in the pilot episode of ABC's ''Lost and Found''. Collins makes regular appearances as the unofficial part time, sometimes co-host on actor Michael Rapaport's podcast, ''I Am Rapaport''. Personal life Collins was born in Los Angeles, California. He has a younger sister, and two older brothers, Blake Collins, a professional singer-songwriter, and Nick Collins, who works at a full scale talent agency in Beverly Hills. Collins is Jewish. Collins became go ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jessica Cauffiel
Jessica Cauffiel (born March 30, 1976) is an American actress and singer. She is best known for her roles as Margot in ''Legally Blonde'' (2001) and Tori in ''White Chicks'' (2004). She is also known as a scream queen for her roles in the slasher films '' Urban Legends: Final Cut'' (2000) and '' Valentine'' (2001), as Sandra and Lily, respectively. Early life Cauffiel was born in Detroit, Michigan. Her mother, Deborah, is a social worker, and her father, Lowell Cauffiel, is a true crime author, screenwriter and television documentary producer. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Musical Theatre and Vocal Jazz at the University of Michigan School of Music. She performed in several bands, including Jazodity and Tribe of Zoe. Before graduating college, she sang on a cruise ship and in jazz and blues clubs. Career Acting She was born and raised in the theater and began her career in New York. Off-Broadway and regional theater productions include: Tony Award winner Rob ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kiersten Warren
Kiersten Nicolla Dale Warren is an American actress. Her best known roles include Alex Tabor on '' Saved by the Bell: The College Years'' and Nora Huntington on ''Desperate Housewives''. Life and career Warren is the mother of actress Misti Traya, who has a daughter. Warren is now married to actor Kirk Acevedo. In 2009, she appeared in an episode of ''Fringe'' (" Unleashed") as the wife of Charlie Francis, Acevedo's character. In 2003, she appeared in an episode of ''The West Wing'' titled "Life on Mars", and in 2009, appeared in an episode of ''Nip/Tuck'' titled "Jenny Juggs" as Jenny Juggs. She has appeared in numerous films, including '' 13 Going on 30'', ''Intolerable Cruelty'', '' Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood'', '' Bicentennial Man'' and ''Independence Day An independence day is an annual event commemorating the anniversary of a nation's independence or statehood, usually after ceasing to be a group or part of another nation or state, or more rarely after t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clark Gregg
Robert Clark Gregg Jr. (born April 2, 1962) is an American actor, director, and screenwriter. He is best known for playing Agent Phil Coulson in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films ''Iron Man'' (2008), '' Iron Man 2'' (2010), ''Thor'' (2011), '' The Avengers'' (2012), '' Captain Marvel'' (2019), and the television spin-off series ''Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'' (2013–2020) and Disney+ series '' What If...?'' (2021). Gregg also voiced Phil Coulson on the animated series '' Ultimate Spider-Man'' (2012–2017) and in the video games '' Lego Marvel Super Heroes'' (2013), '' Marvel Heroes'' (2013), and ''Lego Marvel's Avengers'' (2016). Gregg is also known for his role as FBI Special Agent Mike Casper on the NBC political drama series ''The West Wing'' (2001–2004) and as Richard, the ex-husband of Christine Campbell, in the CBS sitcom ''The New Adventures of Old Christine'' (2006–2010). He wrote the horror film ''What Lies Beneath'' (2000), and wrote and directed the black come ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cody Linley
Cody Martin Linley (born November 20, 1989) is an American actor and singer. He played a recurring role as Jake Ryan in the television series ''Hannah Montana'', and was a contestant on the seventh season of ''Dancing with the Stars'', in which he was partnered with Julianne Hough and finished fourth. Acting career Linley made his acting debut in the 1998 made-for-television film ''Still Holding On: The Legend of Cadillac Jack''. Subsequently, he had supporting roles in four films released in 2000: ''My Dog Skip'', '' Where the Heart Is'', ''Walker, Texas Ranger'', and '' Miss Congeniality''. In 2003, Linley was in the independent film ''When Zachary Beaver Came to Town'' and appeared in the movie ''Cheaper by the Dozen''. He also played a live-action version of Arnold for a commercial for '' Hey Arnold!: The Movie''. Other film roles include ''Hannah Montana,'' '' The Haunting Hour: Don't Think About It'', '' Rebound'', and his biggest film role, ''Hoot'' (2006), with Logan L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Montana
Montana () is a state in the Mountain West division of the Western United States. It is bordered by Idaho to the west, North Dakota and South Dakota to the east, Wyoming to the south, and the Canadian provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan to the north. It is the fourth-largest state by area, the eighth-least populous state, and the third-least densely populated state. Its state capital is Helena. The western half of Montana contains numerous mountain ranges, while the eastern half is characterized by western prairie terrain and badlands, with smaller mountain ranges found throughout the state. Montana has no official nickname but several unofficial ones, most notably "Big Sky Country", "The Treasure State", "Land of the Shining Mountains", and "The Last Best Place". The economy is primarily based on agriculture, including ranching and cereal grain farming. Other significant economic resources include oil, gas, coal, mining, and lumber. The health ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Florida
Florida is a state located in the Southeastern region of the United States. Florida is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the northwest by Alabama, to the north by Georgia, to the east by the Bahamas and Atlantic Ocean, and to the south by the Straits of Florida and Cuba; it is the only state that borders both the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. Spanning , Florida ranks 22nd in area among the 50 states, and with a population of over 21 million, it is the third-most populous. The state capital is Tallahassee, and the most populous city is Jacksonville. The Miami metropolitan area, with a population of almost 6.2 million, is the most populous urban area in Florida and the ninth-most populous in the United States; other urban conurbations with over one million people are Tampa Bay, Orlando, and Jacksonville. Various Native American groups have inhabited Florida for at least 14,000 years. In 1513, Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León became the first k ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
