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James L. Venable
James Lewis Venable (born May 19, 1967) is an American composer, working primarily in American film and television. He is known for his scores to the animated television series ''The Powerpuff Girls'', ''Samurai Jack'', and ''Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends''. The latter was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Main Title Theme Music in 2005, the same score won a 2005 Annie Award—Venable's third—for achievement in music for an animated series. Among Venable's feature film scores are ''Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back ''Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back'' is a 2001 American satirical stoner buddy comedy film written, co-edited, and directed by Kevin Smith and produced and co-edited by Scott Mosier. The film is the fifth set in the View Askewniverse, a growing ...'', '' Scary Movie 3'', '' 4'', and '' 5'' and '' EuroTrip''. On August 3, 2004, Venable released an electronica album titled ''Holding Space'' with Screaming Fan Records. Filmography Film Television ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica (; Spanish language, Spanish: ''Santa Mónica'') is a city in Los Angeles County, California, Los Angeles County, situated along Santa Monica Bay on California's South Coast (California), South Coast. Santa Monica's 2020 United States Census Bureau, U.S. census population was 93,076. Santa Monica is a popular resort town, owing to its climate, beaches, and hospitality industry. It has a diverse economy, hosting headquarters of companies such as Hulu, Activision Blizzard, Universal Music Group, Starz Entertainment Corp., Starz Entertainment, Lionsgate Studios, Illumination (company), Illumination and The Recording Academy. Santa Monica traces its history to Rancho San Vicente y Santa Mónica, granted in 1839 to the Sepúlveda family of California. The rancho was later sold to John Percival Jones, John P. Jones and Robert Symington Baker, Robert Baker, who in 1875, along with his Californio heiress wife Arcadia Bandini de Stearns Baker, founded Santa Monica, which inc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kevin Smith
Kevin Patrick Smith (born August 2, 1970) is an American film director, producer, writer, and actor. He came to prominence with the low-budget buddy comedy film ''Clerks (film), Clerks'' (1994), which he wrote, directed, co-produced, and acted in as the character Silent Bob of stoner duo Jay and Silent Bob. These characters also appeared in Smith's later films ''Mallrats'' (1995), ''Chasing Amy'' (1997), ''Dogma (film), Dogma'' (1999), ''Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back'' (2001), ''Clerks II'' (2006), ''Jay and Silent Bob Reboot'' (2019), and ''Clerks III'' (2022) which are set primarily in his home state of New Jersey. While not strictly sequential, the films have crossover plot elements, character references, and a shared canon (fiction), canon known as the "View Askewniverse", named after Smith's production company View Askew Productions, which he co-founded with Scott Mosier. Other non-"View Askewniverse" film written and directed by Smith include the comedy-drama ''Jersey Girl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kickin' It Old Skool
''Kickin' It Old Skool'' is a 2007 American comedy film directed by Harvey Glazer, written by Trace Slobotkin, and starring Jamie Kennedy (who also serves as a producer), Bobby Lee, Maria Menounos, Michael Rosenbaum and Vivica A. Fox, with a cameo appearance by Alan Ruck, reprising his role from ''Ferris Bueller's Day Off'' as Dr. Cameron Frye. The plot follows a young breakdancer who hits his head during a talent show in 1986 and slips into a coma. Waking in 2006, he looks to revive his team, with the help of his girlfriend and his parents. It was released on April 27, 2007, to critical and commercial failure, grossing a fifth of its budget. Plot In 1986, twelve-year-old Justin "Rocketshoe" Schumacher and his breakdancing group, The Funky Fresh Boyz (Darnell "Prince Def Rock" Jackson, Aki "Chilly Chill" Terasaki, and Hector "Popcorn" Jimenez), are ready for the annual talent show. The somewhat shy Justin has a crush on Jennifer, and gives her a Garbage Pail Kid card in exchang ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clerks II
''Clerks II'' is a 2006 American black comedy film written and directed by Kevin Smith, the sequel to his 1994 film ''Clerks'', and his sixth feature film to be set in the View Askewniverse. The film stars Brian O'Halloran, Jeff Anderson, Rosario Dawson, Trevor Fehrman, Jennifer Schwalbach Smith, Jason Mewes, and Smith, and picks up with the original characters from ''Clerks'': Dante Hicks, Randal Graves and Jay and Silent Bob ten years after the events of the first film. Unlike the first film, which was shot in black and white, this film was shot mostly in color. The film screened out of competition at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival and won the Audience Award at the 2006 Edinburgh International Film Festival before receiving a theatrical release on July 21, 2006 to critical and commercial success, grossing $27 million worldwide from a $5 million budget. A third film was released in 2022. Plot Ten years after the events of the first film, Dante Hicks arrives at the Qu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim Gillespie (director)
Jim Gillespie is a Scottish film director. His directing work includes '' I Know What You Did Last Summer'' (1997), ''D-Tox'' (2002), and ''Venom Venom or zootoxin is a type of toxin produced by an animal that is actively delivered through a wound by means of a bite, sting, or similar action. The toxin is delivered through a specially evolved ''venom apparatus'', such as fangs or a sti ...'' (2005). Filmography Films References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Gillespie, Jim Scottish film directors British horror film directors Living people Film people from Glasgow Year of birth missing (living people) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Venom (2005 Film)
''Venom'' is a 2005 American supernatural slasher film directed by Jim Gillespie, and starring Agnes Bruckner, Jonathan Jackson, Laura Ramsey, D. J. Cotrona, Rick Cramer, Meagan Good, and Method Man. The film follows a group of teens who fight to survive a man-turned-zombie after he becomes possessed by evil spirits. ''Venom'' was released by Miramax Films on September 16, 2005, to negative reviews. It is the final film by Dimension Films to be released during their Miramax Films tenure before the Walt Disney Company, Miramax Films' parent company at the time, sold Dimension Films to The Weinstein Company on October 1, 2005. Plot A Creole woman digs up a briefcase and drives off. Meanwhile, high school senior Eden and her friends, Rachel, CeCe, Ricky, Patty, Tammy, Eric, and Sean are hanging out at the local burger joint. Sean's father and local tow truck driver, Ray Sawyer, comes by to pick up an order, leading Rachel to comment on how scary he is while Tammy flashes him ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Debney
John Cardon Debney (born August 18, 1956) is an American composer and conductor of film, television, and video game scores. His work encompasses a variety of mediums and genres, including comedy, horror, science fiction, thriller, fantasy and action-adventure. He is a long-time collaborator of The Walt Disney Company, having written music for their films, television series, and theme parks. He has also collaborated with film directors such as Brian Robbins, Jon Favreau, Garry Marshall, Tom Shadyac, Peter Hyams, John A. Davis, Brad Anderson, Howard Deutch, Mark Dindal, Robert Rodriguez, and Paul Tibbitt. Debney has been the recipient of three Primetime Emmy Awards, and an Academy Award nomination for his score for Mel Gibson's '' The Passion of the Christ'' (2004). Early life and education The son of Disney Studios producer Louis Debney (''Zorro'', ''The Mickey Mouse Club''), John was born and raised in Glendale, California, nearby Disney headquarters. He began guitar le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
European Gigolo
''Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo'' is a 2005 American crime sex comedy film directed by Mike Bigelow from a screenplay by Rob Schneider, David Garrett, and Jason Ward. The film is the sequel to '' Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo'' (1999) and stars Schneider (reprising his role from the first film), Eddie Griffin, Til Schweiger, and Jeroen Krabbé. The plot involves male prostitute Deuce Bigalow visiting his former pimp T.J. in Amsterdam, and looking for a murderer who is killing the greatest "man-whores" of Europe. ''Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo'' was released in the United States on August 12, 2005, by Sony Pictures Releasing through the Columbia Pictures label. The film received negative reviews for its crude humor, lack of originality and poor execution and earned less money than its predecessor, grossing over $45 million worldwide against a $22 million budget. It was also nominated for Worst Picture at the 26th Golden Raspberry Awards, while Schneider won Worst Actor. Plot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James D
James may refer to: People * James (given name) * James (surname) * James (musician), aka Faruq Mahfuz Anam James, (born 1964), Bollywood musician * James, brother of Jesus * King James (other), various kings named James * Prince James (other) * Saint James (other) Places Canada * James Bay, a large body of water * James, Ontario United Kingdom * James College, a college of the University of York United States * James, Georgia, an unincorporated community * James, Iowa, an unincorporated community * James City, North Carolina * James City County, Virginia ** James City (Virginia Company) ** James City Shire * James City, Pennsylvania * St. James City, Florida Film and television * ''James'' (2005 film), a Bollywood film * ''James'' (2008 film), an Irish short film * ''James'' (2022 film), an Indian Kannada-language film * "James", a television episode of ''Adventure Time'' Music * James (band), a band from Manchester ** ''James'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Year Of The Yao
''The Year of the Yao'' is a 2004 American documentary film based on basketball player Yao Ming's first year in the United States. The film is narrated by his friend and former interpreter Colin Pine, who stayed with Yao during Yao's rookie year, and interpreted for him for three years. The film made its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 16, 2004, and was theatrically released by Fine Line Features in the United States on April 15, 2005. The film received generally positive reviews from critics. Reception Box office ''The Year of the Yao'' had a limited theatrical release in the United States, Australia and Taiwan. The film grossed $38,585 during its theatrical run. Critical reception On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 67% based on 33 reviews, with an average rating of 6.30/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "This sports bio documentary is given a few fresh angles, including culture clash issues, and the friend ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jersey Girl (2004 Film)
''Jersey Girl'' is a 2004 American comedy-drama film written, co-edited and directed by Kevin Smith. It stars Ben Affleck and Liv Tyler with George Carlin (in his final live-action film appearance), Stephen Root, Mike Starr, Raquel Castro, Jason Biggs and Jennifer Lopez in supporting roles. The film follows a widowed man who must learn how to properly take care of his precocious daughter after her mother dies during childbirth. It was the first film written and directed by Smith not set in the View Askewniverse as well as the first that didn't feature appearances by Jay and Silent Bob, although animated versions of them appear in the View Askew logo at the beginning of the film and the still version at the end. At $35 million, not including marketing costs, it was then Smith's biggest-budgeted film, and was a box office bomb, grossing just $36 million. Plot Ollie Trinké is a young, powerful media publicist based out of New York, born in New Jersey. He meets Gertrude Steiney ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeff Schaffer
Jeff Schaffer (born 1970) is an American film and television director, writer, and producer. Early life and education Schaffer and his brother Greg (also a film and TV writer and producer) were raised in the Warren– Howland, Ohio area, about east of Cleveland. He is Jewish. After graduating from Western Reserve Academy in Hudson, Ohio, Schaffer attended Harvard College, where he was on the staff of the humor publication ''The Harvard Lampoon''. Career Television After college, Schaffer and his ''Harvard Lampoon ''writing pals Alec Berg and David Mandel wrote several episodes of the sitcom Seinfeld. He also served as executive producer during its ninth season. He also held various other positions on the show such as program consultant, supervising producer and story editor. Schaffer is credited with creating the Festivus pole. Schaffer directed several episodes of ''Curb Your Enthusiasm'' and also served as executive producer for several episodes. Notably, Schaffer dire ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
