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Suzanne Todd
Suzanne Todd (born June 1, 1965) is an American film and television producer, and the owner of the film production company Team Todd. Career Team Todd produced the 2012 romantic comedy ''Celeste and Jesse Forever'', starring Rashida Jones and Andy Samberg, which made its debut at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival where it was acquired by Sony Pictures Classics. This was Team Todd's second time at Sundance. They also produced Galt Niederhoffer's directorial debut ''The Romantics'', which premiered at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival. Team Todd produced Disney's ''Alice in Wonderland'' (2010), which grossed over $1 billion at the worldwide box office and won two Academy Awards—for Best Achievement in Art Direction and for Costume Design. ''Alice in Wonderland'' was also Golden Globe nominated for Best Motion Picture Comedy or Musical, won the Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie: Fight, won the Saturn Award for Best Fantasy Film, and was nominated for several other Teen Choice, MTV ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alice Through The Looking Glass (2016 Film)
''Alice Through the Looking Glass'' is a 2016 American Live-action animated film, live-action/animated fantasy film, fantasy adventure film directed by James Bobin, written by Linda Woolverton and produced by Tim Burton, Joe Roth, Suzanne Todd, and Jennifer Todd. It is based on the Through the Looking-Glass#Characters, characters created by Lewis Carroll and is the sequel to the 2010 film ''Alice in Wonderland (2010 film), Alice in Wonderland'', a live-action reimagining of Alice in Wonderland (1951 film), Disney's 1951 animated film of the same name. The film stars Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway, Mia Wasikowska, Matt Lucas (comedian), Matt Lucas, Rhys Ifans, Helena Bonham Carter, and Sacha Baron Cohen and features the voices of Stephen Fry, Michael Sheen, Timothy Spall, Barbara Windsor, Matt Vogel (puppeteer), Matt Vogel, Paul Whitehouse, and Alan Rickman. This also features Rickman, Windsor and Andrew Sachs in their final film roles prior to their deaths. In the film, a now 22-year-o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Independent Spirit Awards
The Independent Spirit Awards (abbreviated Spirit Awards and originally known as the FINDIE or Friends of Independents Awards), founded in 1984, are awards dedicated to independent filmmakers. Winners were typically presented with acrylic glass pyramids containing suspended shoestrings representing the bare budgets of independent films. Since 2006, winners have received a metal trophy depicting a bird with its wings spread sitting atop of a pole with the shoestrings from the previous design wrapped around the pole. In 1986, the event was renamed the Independent Spirit Awards. Now called the Film Independent Spirit Awards, the show is produced by Film Independent, a not-for-profit arts organization that used to produce the LA Film Festival. Film Independent members vote to determine the winners of the Spirit Awards. The awards show is held inside a tent in a parking lot at the beach in Santa Monica, California, usually on the day before the Academy Awards (since 1999; originally ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ben Younger
Ben Younger (born October 7, 1972) is an American screenwriter and film director. Biography Early life and career Younger was born in Brooklyn, and raised in a Modern Orthodox Jewish household in Eltingville, Staten Island and in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. He attended a yeshiva, before entering Queens College, part of the City University of New York, where he studied political science. While at university, he started performing comedy. After leaving university, he set his sights on a career in politics, taking on a role as a policy analyst for the New York City comptroller's office, where he served as a legislative aide to Alan Hevesi. After that, he successfully managed the State Assembly campaign for Queens Democrat Melinda Katz, becoming, at 21, the city's youngest ever campaign manager. Despite his success, Younger became disenchanted with politics, and by 1995 started to seek a creative outlet that would rekindle the excitement he felt as a stand-up comedian. He wrote and direc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boiler Room (film)
''Boiler Room'' is a 2000 American crime drama film written and directed by Ben Younger and starring Giovanni Ribisi, Vin Diesel, Nia Long, Ben Affleck, Nicky Katt, Scott Caan, Tom Everett Scott, Ron Rifkin, and Jamie Kennedy. The film was conceived when screenwriter Ben Younger interviewed for a job at brokerage firm Sterling Foster. Younger said, "I walked in and immediately realized, 'This is my movie.' I mean, you see these kids and know something is going on." The film was nominated for several awards including a Black Reel Award, a British Independent Film Award, and two Independent Spirit Awards. It won the Special Jury Prize at the 2000 Deauville Film Festival. Plot In 1999, Seth Davis, a 19-year-old Queens College dropout, runs an unlicensed casino in his home near the campus, catering to college students. Although he earns a successful living, he is a disappointment to his father, Marty, a New York City federal judge. One night, his cousin Adam stops by the casino to pla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Must Love Dogs
''Must Love Dogs'' is a 2005 American romantic comedy film based on Claire Cook's 2002 novel of the same name. Starring Diane Lane and John Cusack, it is the second film directed and written by Gary David Goldberg and was produced on a budget of $30 million. The film focuses on a woman's struggle with divorce and meeting new people afterward. Production started on October 12, 2004, with a release date of July 29, 2005. Critical opinion was mostly negative but indicated that the actors were not to blame. ''Must Love Dogs'' took the fifth spot on its opening weekend and has grossed more than $58 million worldwide. The film was released on VHS and DVD on December 20, 2005. Plot Sarah Nolan, a 40-year-old divorced preschool teacher, is urged by her family to date. Showing her photos of potential men, Sarah is not interested in pursuing a relationship. Jake Anderson, another recent divorcé, is in a similar position; his friend Charlie wants to match him with Sherry. However, he prefe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prime (film)
''Prime'' is a 2005 American romantic comedy-drama film starring Uma Thurman, Meryl Streep, and Bryan Greenberg. It was written and directed by Ben Younger. The film grossed $67,937,503 worldwide. Plot Rafi is a recently divorced, 37-year-old career woman from Manhattan who becomes romantically involved with David, a talented 23-year-old painter from the Upper West Side. Rafi shares all her secrets with her therapist Lisa who, unbeknownst to Rafi, is David's mother. Lisa is supportive of Rafi's relationship with a younger man before she learns who he is, discovers the connection and finds herself not only faced with the ethical and moral dilemma of counselling David's girlfriend, but also the reality that she feels differently about the relationship now that she knows her son is involved. Lisa consults her own therapist, and they decide that it is in the best interest of her patient Rafi for Lisa to continue treatment, as long as the relationship remains the "fling" it appears to b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Accidental Husband
''The Accidental Husband'' is a 2008 American romantic comedy film directed by Griffin Dunne and starring Uma Thurman, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Colin Firth, Isabella Rossellini, and Sam Shepard. The film was written by Mimi Hare, Clare Naylor and Bonnie Sikowitz, and was produced by Jennifer Todd, Jason Blum, and Uma Thurman. It was theatrically released in the United Kingdom in 2008, but was released direct-to-DVD in the United States. Plot Patrick Sullivan is looking forward to a life with Sophia, until she calls into the radio show hosted by famed love expert Dr. Emma Lloyd. Emma questions Sophia’s concept of romantic love and advises her to break their engagement, which she swiftly does. Patrick is so upset that when he hears that Emma is about to be married herself, he allows his young neighbour, Ajay, to hack into public records and create a fake marriage certificate between himself and Emma. Upon going to the public records office to get a marriage license, Emma and her perf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beyoncé Knowles
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter ( ; born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Beyoncé's boundary-pushing artistry and vocals have made her the most influential female musician of the 21st century, according to '' NPR''. Her success has led to her becoming a cultural icon and earning her the nickname " Queen Bey". Beyoncé performed in various singing and dancing competitions as a child. She rose to fame in the late 1990s as a member of the R&B girl group Destiny's Child, one of the best-selling girl groups of all time. Their hiatus saw the release of her debut album '' Dangerously in Love'' (2003), which featured the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 number-one singles " Crazy in Love" and " Baby Boy". Following the 2006 disbanding of Destiny's Child, Beyoncé released her second solo album, '' B'Day'', which contained singles " Irreplaceable" and " Beautiful Liar". Beyoncé also starred in multiple films such as '' Austin Powers in Goldmember'' (200 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Austin Powers In Goldmember
''Austin Powers in Goldmember'' is a 2002 American spy comedy film directed by Jay Roach. It is the third in the ''Austin Powers'' film series and stars Mike Myers in four roles: Austin Powers, Dr. Evil, Goldmember, and Fat Bastard. Myers and Michael McCullers co-wrote the screenplay, which also features co-star Beyoncé Knowles in her theatrical film debut, as well as Robert Wagner, Seth Green, Michael York, Verne Troyer, Michael Caine, Mindy Sterling and Fred Savage. ''Goldmember'' is a loose parody of the James Bond films '' Goldfinger'' and '' You Only Live Twice'', also incorporating elements of '' Live and Let Die,'' '' The Man with the Golden Gun,'' '' The Spy Who Loved Me'' and ''GoldenEye''. It opens with a self-parody of the ''Austin Powers'' film series called ''Austinpussy'', where Austin Powers is featured in a bio-pic parody of the James Bond film '' Octopussy''. The self-parody is directed by Steven Spielberg and stars Tom Cruise as Austin Powers, Gwyneth Pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heather Graham
Heather Joan Graham (born January 29, 1970) is an American actress. After appearing in television commercials, her first starring role in a feature film came with the teen comedy ''License to Drive'' (1988), followed by the critically acclaimed film ''Drugstore Cowboy'' (1989). She then played supporting roles on the television series ''Twin Peaks'' (1991), and in films such as ''Six Degrees of Separation'' (1993) and '' Swingers'' (1996). She gained critical praise for her role as "Rollergirl" in the film ''Boogie Nights'' (1997). This led to major roles in the comedy films ''Bowfinger'' and '' Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me'' (both 1999). Graham had leading roles in '' Say It Isn't So'' (2001) and ''From Hell'' (2001), and continued to play supporting roles in the films '' Mary'' (2005), ''The Hangover'' (2009) and its sequel, ''The Hangover Part III'' (2013), '' At Any Price'' (2012), and '' Horns'' (2013). She has had roles on television series such as '' Scrubs'' ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Spy Who Shagged Me
''Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me'' is a 1999 American spy comedy film directed by Jay Roach. It is the second installment in the ''Austin Powers'' film series, after ''International Man of Mystery''. It stars franchise co-producer and writer Mike Myers as Austin Powers, Dr. Evil and Fat Bastard. The film also stars Heather Graham, Michael York, Robert Wagner, Seth Green, and Elizabeth Hurley. The film's title is a play on the James Bond film '' The Spy Who Loved Me'' (1977). The film centers on Dr. Evil returning again from cryostasis to strike at Powers from the past, using a time machine to remove Powers' charisma ("mojo") and deprive him of whatever qualities made him an effective secret agent so he can no longer interfere with Evil's plans. The most commercially successful movie in the Austin Powers series, the film grossed around $312 million in worldwide ticket sales, taking more money during its opening weekend than the entire box office proceeds of its predecessor. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The New York Times
''The New York Times'' (''the Times'', ''NYT'', or the Gray Lady) is a daily newspaper based in New York City with a worldwide readership reported in 2020 to comprise a declining 840,000 paid print subscribers, and a growing 6 million paid digital subscribers. It also is a producer of popular podcasts such as '' The Daily''. Founded in 1851 by Henry Jarvis Raymond and George Jones, it was initially published by Raymond, Jones & Company. The ''Times'' has won 132 Pulitzer Prizes, the most of any newspaper, and has long been regarded as a national "newspaper of record". For print it is ranked 18th in the world by circulation and 3rd in the U.S. The paper is owned by the New York Times Company, which is publicly traded. It has been governed by the Sulzberger family since 1896, through a dual-class share structure after its shares became publicly traded. A. G. Sulzberger, the paper's publisher and the company's chairman, is the fifth generation of the family to head the p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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