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Marlon Wayans
Marlon Lamont Wayans (born July 23, 1972) is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer. He is best known for his work with his brother Shawn Wayans on The WB sitcom ''The Wayans Bros.'' (1995–1999) and the comedy films ''Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood, Don't Be a Menace'' (1996), ''Scary Movie'' (2000), ''Scary Movie 2'' (2001), ''White Chicks'' (2004), ''Little Man (2006 film), Little Man'' (2006), and ''Dance Flick'' (2009)''. Wayans' other film credits include ''Above the Rim'' (1994), ''The 6th Man'' (1997), ''Norbit'' (2007), ''G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra'' (2009), ''The Heat (film), The Heat'' (2013), ''A Haunted House'' (2013) and its sequel ''A Haunted House 2'' (2014), ''Naked (2017 film), Naked'' (2017), ''Fifty Shades of Black'' (2016), Sextuplets (film), ''Sextuplets'' (2019), and On the Rocks (film), ''On the Rocks'' (2020). He also had several dramatic roles, including the psychological drama film ''Requiem for a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New York City
New York, often called New York City (NYC), is the most populous city in the United States, located at the southern tip of New York State on one of the world's largest natural harbors. The city comprises five boroughs, each coextensive with a respective county. The city is the geographical and demographic center of both the Northeast megalopolis and the New York metropolitan area, the largest metropolitan area in the United States by both population and urban area. New York is a global center of finance and commerce, culture, technology, entertainment and media, academics, and scientific output, the arts and fashion, and, as home to the headquarters of the United Nations, international diplomacy. With an estimated population in 2024 of 8,478,072 distributed over , the city is the most densely populated major city in the United States. New York City has more than double the population of Los Angeles, the nation's second-most populous city. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Haunted House
''A Haunted House'' is a 2013 American satirical horror comedy film directed by Michael Tiddes and written and produced by Marlon Wayans. The film stars Wayans alongside Essence Atkins, Cedric the Entertainer, Nick Swardson, David Koechner and Dave Sheridan. Although Wayans said the film was "not exactly a parody but rather a movie with funny characters doing the opposite of what typical people do in similar horror films," the film pokes fun at the " found footage" horror genre, such as ''Paranormal Activity'' and '' The Devil Inside''. It was released on January 11, 2013 and received negative reviews from critics, but grossed $60 million against a budget of $2.5 million. A sequel, '' A Haunted House 2'', was released on April 18, 2014. Plot In August 2012, a young couple, Malcolm and Kisha, move in together. As Kisha arrives, she accidentally kills Malcolm's dog named Shiloh by running him over with her car. On the first night, Malcolm is constantly awoken with Kisha farti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Public Housing
Public housing, also known as social housing, refers to Subsidized housing, subsidized or affordable housing provided in buildings that are usually owned and managed by local government, central government, nonprofit organizations or a combination thereof. The details, terminology, definitions of poverty, and other criteria for allocation may vary within different contexts, but the right to renting, rent such a home is generally rationed through some form of means-testing or through administrative measures of housing needs. One can regard social housing as a potential remedy for housing inequality. Within the OECD, social housing represents an average of 7% of national housing stock (2020), ranging from ~34% in the Netherlands to less than 1% in Colombia. In the United States, public housing developments are classified as housing projects that are owned by a housing authority or a low-income (project-based voucher) property. PBV are a component of a public housing agenc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fulton Houses
The Robert Fulton Houses is a housing project located in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City, owned and operated by the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA). The site is located between West 16th and 19th Streets and bound by Ninth and Tenth Avenues. The project consists of 945 apartments in eleven buildings; three of the developments are 25 stories, while the others are 6 stories high. History The Robert Fulton Houses were designed by architects Brown & Guenther and were developed as a "vest pocket" site that retains the street grid. The groundbreaking ceremony was held on October 15, 1962 and the buildings were completed on March 31, 1965. Its confines are within the 10th Police Precinct. The housing project is named after engineer and inventor Robert Fulton (1765-1815). Due to financial needs of the NYCHA, the de Blasio administration began putting plans together to begin working with private developers in 2019. Fulton Houses is located in a rapi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TVLine
''TVLine'' is a website devoted to information, news, and spoilers of television programs. It covers various topics including the latest news on television, reviews, latest releases, and more. History In late 2010, ''Entertainment Weekly''s Michael Ausiello announced that he would be leaving ''EW'' after nearly two years in their employ to establish a TV-centered website with PMC, the media company founded by Jay Penske. He later announced that fellow ''EW'' writer Michael Slezak, E! Online's Megan Masters, and ''TV Guide''s Matt Mitovich would be joining him in the venture. The site debuted January 5, 2011, and more than tripled initial expectations for internet traffic in its first six days. In early 2011 a report by TV by the Numbers analyzed the pageview ratings for four television websites: ''TVLine'', its sister site '' Deadline'', '' TheWrap'', and TV by the Numbers itself. With a high of just over 1 million daily pageviews, ''TVLine'' beat all three competitors. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marlon (TV Series)
''Marlon'' is an American television sitcom that stars Marlon Wayans, Essence Atkins, Notlim Taylor, Amir O'Neil, Bresha Webb, and Diallo Riddle. On May 13, 2016, it was ordered to series. The series premiered on August 16, 2017, on NBC. On September 28, 2017, NBC renewed the series for a second season, which aired from June 14 to July 12, 2018. On December 21, 2018, NBC canceled the series after two seasons. In 2018, Netflix acquired exclusive distribution of ''Marlon'' in many regions around the world, including the United Kingdom. Outside of the US, ''Marlon'' is advertised as a "Netflix Original". Premise Despite their inability to coexist, divorced couple Marlon Wayne and his ex-wife Ashley try to stay friends for the sake of their two children, Marley and Zack. The premise of the show is loosely based on star Marlon Wayans' own life. Characters *Marlon Wayans as Marlon Wayne– A loving but often inappropriate divorced father of two, Marlon often acts the most childish ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TBS (American TV Channel)
TBS (an initialism of Turner Broadcasting System) is an American basic cable Television broadcasting, television network owned by the Warner Bros. Discovery Global Linear Networks, Global Linear Networks division of Warner Bros. Discovery. It carries a Generalist channel, variety of programming, with a focus on television comedy, comedy, along with some sports events through TNT Sports (United States), TNT Sports, including MLB on TBS, Major League Baseball, Stanley Cup playoffs, and the NCAA March Madness (TV program), NCAA men's basketball tournament. As of September 2018, TBS was received by approximately 90.391 million households that subscribe to a pay television service throughout the United States. By June 2023, this number has dropped to 71.3 million households. TBS' sister networks are TNT (American TV network), TNT, TruTV, and Turner Classic Movies, with the first two channels also providing sports coverage through TNT Sports. TBS was originally established on December ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Funniest Wins
''Funniest Wins'' is an American reality television competition on TBS show hosted by Marlon Wayans, in which comedians compete to be judged the funniest. The series ran from June 20, 2014 to August 15, 2014. The series holds a TV-14 rating, though some episodes are rated TV-MA. The series was later on cancelled on August 15, 2014. Series overview Contestants and progress : The contestant won the competition. : The contestant(s) was the runner-up. : The contestant won the Elimination Challenge and was safe. : The contestant received negative criticism in the Elimination Challenge, but was not in the bottom 2. : The contestant was in the bottom 2 and was the last to be announced safe. : The contestant was eliminated from the competition. Episodes See also * ''Last Comic Standing ''Last Comic Standing'' is an American reality television talent competition show on NBC that aired from June 1, 2003, to August 9, 2010, and again in 2014 and 2015. Each season a comedian fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
What The Funny
What The Funny was an urban comedy digital media company founded by comedian Marlon Wayans and Funny or Die co-founder Randy Adams, and industry veteran Peter D. Coleman. The studio was located on the lot at Sunset Gower Studios. The site had partnerships with former American Idol contestant and YouTube star Todrick Hall and Houston rapper Trae tha Truth Trae tha Truth (or simply Trae) is an American rapper. He embarked on a recording career in 1998, and established local prominence in the Southern hip hop, Texas hip hop scene with his solo debut, ''Losing Composure'' (2003). His second and thi .... References External links * Mass media companies of the United States American comedy websites {{US-media-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Requiem For A Dream
''Requiem for a Dream'' is a 2000 American psychological drama film directed by Darren Aronofsky and starring Ellen Burstyn, Jared Leto, Jennifer Connelly, Christopher McDonald, and Marlon Wayans. It is based on the 1978 novel of the same name by Hubert Selby Jr., with whom Aronofsky wrote the screenplay. The film depicts four characters affected by drug addiction and how it alters their physical and emotional states. Their addictions cause them to become imprisoned in a world of delusion and desperation. As the film progresses, each character deteriorates, and their delusions are shattered by the harsh reality of their situations, resulting in catastrophe. Selby's novel was optioned by Aronofsky and producer Eric Watson. Selby had always intended to adapt the novel into a film, and he had written a script years prior to Aronofsky approaching him. Aronofsky was enthusiastic about the story and developed the script with Selby, despite initial struggles to obtain funding f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
On The Rocks (film)
''On the Rocks'' is a 2020 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Sofia Coppola. It follows a father and daughter (Bill Murray and Rashida Jones) as they harbor suspicions about her husband's (Marlon Wayans) fidelity. It had its world premiere at the New York Film Festival on September 22, 2020. It received a limited theatrical release on October 2, 2020, by A24, followed by digital streaming on October 23, 2020, by Apple TV+. It received positive reviews from critics, who noted it as lighter than Coppola's previous films, and praised Murray's performance. Plot Laura and Dean are a married couple living in Manhattan with two young daughters, Maya and Theo. Laura is a novelist who is stuck in a rut as she struggles to finish her latest book. Dean is a successful entrepreneur at a burgeoning tech start-up, surrounded by young and attractive co-workers, often leaving Laura in charge of their daughters. One night, after arriving home from one of his frequent business tri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sextuplets (film)
''Sextuplets'' is a 2019 American comedy film directed by Michael Tiddes from a screenplay by Mike Glock, Rick Alvarez and Marlon Wayans, who also produced the film and starred in the lead role. It co-stars Bresha Webb, Michael Ian Black, Molly Shannon and Glynn Turman. It follows a man who sets out to find his long-lost siblings after discovering he is one of sextuplets his mother had. The film was digitally released on Netflix on August 16, 2019. Plot Expectant father Alan Daniel's nesting instincts kick in. He becomes less focused at work, which frustrates his boss Linda as she'd hoped he'd soon become a partner. She is very displeased when he brings up paternity leave. At his wife Marie's sonogram, the obstetrician asks for Alan's family medical history but he cannot provide it as he was given up at birth. He decides to seek his birth mother, so enlists his disapproving judge father-in-law's help in accessing the sealed adoption records. Now, with his birth mother's na ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
