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Zookeeper (film)
''Zookeeper'' is a 2011 American fantasy comedy film directed by Frank Coraci, with a screenplay by Nick Bakay, Rock Reuben, Kevin James, Jay Scherick, and David Ronn, from a story by Scherick and Ronn, and produced by Todd Garner, James, Adam Sandler, Jack Giarraputo, and Walt Becker. The film stars James, Rosario Dawson, and Leslie Bibb, with the voice roles of Cher, Nick Nolte, Sandler, Sylvester Stallone, Judd Apatow, Jim Breuer, Jon Favreau, Faizon Love, Richie Minervini, Maya Rudolph, Bas Rutten, and Don Rickles in his final film role. It tells the story about an unlucky zookeeper and the talking animals at his zoo who break their silence to help him find love. Filming began in Boston on August 17, 2009. It was the first Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures (MGM) film to be co-produced with Happy Madison, as well as MGM's first production to be released after it had filed for bankruptcy the year prior, though the film, like a majority of the Happy Madison output, was distr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frank Coraci
Frank Coraci (born February 3, 1966) is an American film director, actor and screenwriter best known for his work with actor Adam Sandler. Biography Coraci was born in Shirley, New York. In 1984, he graduated from William Floyd School District, William Floyd High School, where he was on the wrestling team for several years. In 1988, he graduated from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. He has directed three successful films with Adam Sandler (''The Wedding Singer,'' ''The Waterboy'' and ''Click (2006 film), Click'') and several music videos for the actor. He worked as an actor in Sandler's video clip "The Lonesome Kicker," playing the character that gives the song its name. He directed the movie ''Around the World in 80 Days (2004 film), Around the World in 80 Days,'' starring Jackie Chan, which turned out to be a box office flop, grossing only $24 million in the U.S. (made on a budget of $110 million). Coraci also directed ''Zookeeper (film), Zookeeper,'' a romant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Box Office Mojo
Box Office Mojo is an American website that tracks box-office revenue in a systematic, algorithmic way. The site was founded in 1998 by Brandon Gray, and was bought in 2008 by IMDb, which itself is owned by Amazon. History Brandon Gray began the site on August 7, 1998, making forecasts of the top-10 highest-grossing films in the United States for the following weekend. To compare his forecasts to the actual results, he started posting the weekend grosses and wrote a regular column with box-office analysis. In 1999, he started to post the Friday daily box-office grosses, sourced from Exhibitor Relations, so that they were publicly available online on Saturdays and posted the Sunday weekend estimates on Sundays. Along with the weekend grosses, he was publishing the daily grosses, release schedules and other charts, such as all-time charts, international box office charts, genre charts, and actor and director charts. The site gradually expanded to include weekend charts goin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zookeeper
A zookeeper, sometimes referred as animal keeper, is a person who manages zoo animals that are kept in captivity for conservation or to be displayed to the public.Hurwitz, Jane. Choosing a Career in Animal Care (World of Work). New York: Rosen Group, 2001. They are usually responsible for the feeding and daily care of the animals. As part of their routine, the zookeepers may clean the exhibits and report health problems. They may also be involved in Research, scientific research or public education, such as conducting tours and answering questions. Background Animal collections requiring wild animal care takers or zookeepers have existed since about 3,000 Anno Domini, B.C.Kisling, Vernon N. JrHistory of the Zoo Keeper Profession. Early civilizations in Mesopotamia (present day Iraq), Egypt, China and India allowed rulers and the wealthy class citizens to keep collections of wild animals. These civilizations had individuals who caught and cared for wild animals such as fish and b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don Rickles
Donald Jay Rickles (May 8, 1926 – April 6, 2017) was an American stand-up comedian and actor. He was known primarily for his insult comedy. His film roles include ''Run Silent, Run Deep (film), Run Silent, Run Deep'' (1958), ''Enter Laughing (film), Enter Laughing'' (1967), ''Kelly's Heroes'' (1970), and ''Casino (1995 film), Casino'' (1995). From 1976 to 1978, Rickles had a two-season starring role in the NBC television sitcom ''C.P.O. Sharkey'', having previously starred in two eponymous half-hour programs, an American Broadcasting Company, ABC variety series titled ''The Don Rickles Show'' (1968) and a CBS sitcom identically titled ''The Don Rickles Show'' (1972). A veteran headline performer at Las Vegas hotel-casinos and peripheral member of the Rat Pack via friendship with Frank Sinatra, Rickles received widespread exposure as a frequent guest on talk and variety shows, including ''The Dean Martin Show'', ''The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson'', and The ''Late Show w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bas Rutten
Sebastiaan "Bas" Rutten (; born 24 February 1965) is a Dutch-American actor, former mixed martial artist, kickboxer and professional wrestler. As a kickboxer, he fought 16 times, winning the first 14 matches by knockout, 13 in the first round, and losing his final two fights, one of them against Frank Lobman for the European Muay Thai title in 1991, with Rutten losing by knockout in the first round. In MMA, he was a UFC Heavyweight Champion and a three-time King of Pancrase world champion. After his submission loss to Ken Shamrock in 1995, he finished his MMA career on a 22 fight unbeaten streak (21 wins, 1 draw). As a professional fighter, one of his favorite tactics was the liver shot (both punch and kick), and he popularized its use in MMA.The 10 Best Signature Moves in MMA. ''Bas Rutten's liver shot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maya Rudolph
Maya Khabira Rudolph (born July 27, 1972) is an American actress and comedian. In 2000, she became a cast member on the NBC sketch comedy show ''Saturday Night Live'' (''SNL''). During her tenure on the show, she appeared in supporting roles in the films '' 50 First Dates'' (2004), ''A Prairie Home Companion'' (2006)'','' and '' Idiocracy'' (2006). After leaving ''SNL'' in 2007, Rudolph appeared in more films, including '' Grown Ups'' (2010), '' Bridesmaids'' (2011), '' Grown Ups 2'' (2013), ''Inherent Vice'' (2014), ''Sisters'' (2015), '' Life of the Party'' (2018), and '' Disenchanted'' (2022). She also provided voice acting roles in the animated films '' Shrek the Third'' (2007), ''Turbo'' (2013), ''Big Hero 6'' (2014), ''The Angry Birds Movie'' (2016), '' The Emoji Movie'' (2017), and ''Luca'' (2021). Rudolph starred in the NBC sitcom ''Up All Night'' (2011–2012) and co-hosted the variety show '' Maya & Marty'' (2016). In 2022, she began starring in the comedy series ''L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Faizon Love
Faizon Andre Love (born Langston Faizon Santisima; June 14, 1968) is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for his roles in the comedy films '' The Meteor Man'', '' Don't Be a Menace'', ''Friday'', '' B*A*P*S'', '' Blue Crush'', '' The Replacements'', '' Made'', '' Mr Bones'', and '' Couples Retreat'', as well as the voice of Sean "Sweet" Johnson in the video game '' Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas'' and his role as Wendell Wilcox on ''The Parent 'Hood''. Early life Love was born Langston Faizon Santisima in Santiago de Cuba on June 14, 1968. He has described himself as a military brat who was raised in Southeast San Diego, California and Newark, New Jersey because of his father's career in the U.S. Navy. He graduated from Morse High School in Southeast San Diego. Career Love got his start as a stand-up comedian at age 15 and made his acting debut in an off-Broadway at the age of 19. His film debut, ''Bebe's Kids'', saw him provide the voice of comedian Robin Harr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jon Favreau
Jonathan Kolia Favreau ( ; born October 19, 1966) is an American actor and filmmaker. As an actor, Favreau has appeared in films such as ''Rudy (film), Rudy'' (1993), ''PCU (film), PCU'' (1994), ''Swingers (1996 film), Swingers'' (1996), ''Very Bad Things'' (1998), ''Deep Impact (film), Deep Impact'' (1998), ''The Replacements (film), The Replacements'' (2000), ''Daredevil (film), Daredevil'' (2003), ''The Break-Up'' (2006), ''Four Christmases'' (2008), ''Couples Retreat'' (2009), ''I Love You, Man'' (2009), ''People Like Us (2012 film), People Like Us'' (2012), ''The Wolf of Wall Street (2013 film), The Wolf of Wall Street'' (2013), and ''Chef (2014 film), Chef'' (2014). As a filmmaker, Favreau has been significantly involved with the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He directed, produced, and appeared as Happy Hogan (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Happy Hogan in the films ''Iron Man (2008 film), Iron Man'' (2008) and ''Iron Man 2'' (2010). He also served as an executive producer or app ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim Breuer
James Breuer (born June 21, 1967) is an American stand-up comedian, and actor. He was a cast member on ''Saturday Night Live'' from 1995 to 1998 and starred in the film ''Half Baked'' (1998). Career Breuer was a member of the cast of ''Saturday Night Live'' from 1995 to 1998, playing characters such as Joe Pesci and Goat Boy. He went on to host ''The Jim Breuer Show'' after leaving ''SNL''. Breuer regularly tours as a comedian. Footage of his 2008 tour was used in his documentary ''More Than Me'' and in his four-hour DVD program ''The Jim Breuer Road Journals''. In September 2021, he cancelled shows at venues requiring COVID-19 vaccination in New Jersey and Michigan and has stated that he will not perform at venues with such requirements. In 2023, Breuer appeared as a featured speaker on the ReAwaken America Tour. During one appearance, Breuer received backlash for mocking the collapse of football player Damar Hamlin; he suggested the collapse was caused by COVID-19 vacci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Judd Apatow
Judd Apatow (; born December 6, 1967) is an American director, producer, screenwriter, and comedian known for his work in comedy films. Apatow is the founder of Apatow Productions, through which he wrote, produced, and directed his films ''The 40-Year-Old Virgin'' (2005), ''Knocked Up'' (2007), ''Funny People'' (2009), ''This Is 40'' (2012), ''Trainwreck (film), Trainwreck'' (2015), ''The King of Staten Island'' (2020), and ''The Bubble (2022 film), The Bubble'' (2022). Through his company, Apatow produced and developed the television series ''Freaks and Geeks'' (1999–2000), ''Undeclared'' (2001–2002), ''Funny or Die Presents'' (2010–2011), ''Girls (TV series), Girls'' (2012–2017), ''Love (TV series), Love'' (2016–2018), and ''Crashing (U.S. TV series), Crashing'' (2017–2019). He also produced the films ''The Cable Guy'' (1996), ''Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy'' (2004), ''Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby'' (2006), ''Superbad (film), Superbad'' (2007 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sylvester Stallone
Sylvester Gardenzio "Sly" Stallone (; born July 6, 1946) is an American actor and filmmaker. In a Sylvester Stallone filmography, film career spanning more than fifty years, Stallone has received List of awards and nominations received by Sylvester Stallone, numerous accolades, including a Golden Globe Awards, Golden Globe Award and a Critics' Choice Movie Awards, Critics' Choice Award, as well as nominations for three Academy Awards and two British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA Awards. Stallone is one of only two actors in history (alongside Harrison Ford) to have starred in a box-office No.1 film across six consecutive decades. Films in which he has appeared in have grossed over $7.5 billion worldwide. Struggling as an actor for a number of years upon moving to New York City in 1969, Stallone found gradual work in films such as ''The Lords of Flatbush'' (1974). He achieved his greatest critical and commercial success starting in 1976 with his iconic role as boxer Rocky Balboa i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nick Nolte
Nicholas King Nolte (; born February 8, 1941) is an American actor. Known for his leading man roles in both dramas and romances, he has received a Golden Globe Award as well as nominations for three Academy Awards and a Primetime Emmy Award. Nolte first came to prominence for his role in the ABC miniseries '' Rich Man, Poor Man'' (1976) for which he received a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie nomination. He won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama for '' The Prince of Tides'' (1991). He has received three Academy Award nominations for ''The Prince of Tides'' (1991), ' (1998), and . His other notable films include , '' Who'll Stop the Rain'' (1978), '' North Dallas Forty'' (1979), '' 48 Hrs.'' (1982), , , , '' Down and Out in Beverly Hills'' (1986), ''Another 48 Hrs.'' (1990), , ''Lorenzo's Oil'' (1992), '' Jefferson in Paris'' (1995), , , , ''Hotel Rwanda'' (2004), '' Over the Hedge'' (2006), , '' Tropic Thu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
