Here's video to prove you never had a chance to be in the NFL (despite what your dad says) ... Jaguars player A.J. Bouye jumping 5 Freakin' Feet like it's nothing. A.J.'s apparently been a camp standout for the Jags so far, and we can see why -- with the freak athleticism the dude displayed while working out with famed athletic trainer, David Alexander. Alexander is known in Florida for training guys like LeBron James,...
- 8/9/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Taylor Swift continues to help the victims of the historic Louisiana floods with her $1 million pledge. The 26-year-old singer has already donated $50,000 to the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank and to the Salvation Army as part of her total million dollar donation. And recently, Swift has generously given $50,000 to Ascension Public Schools. "We are overwhelmed by the generosity of those wanting to help our students. We are particularly honored that Taylor Swift is reaching out to us. Her investment in our children will have far reaching impacts as we recover from the flood," Ascension Public Schools Superintendent David Alexander said in a statement.
- 9/17/2016
- by Karen Mizoguchi
- PEOPLE.com
Taylor Swift continues to help the victims of the historic Louisiana floods with her $1 million pledge. The 26-year-old singer has already donated $50,000 to the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank and to the Salvation Army as part of her total million dollar donation. And recently, Swift has generously given $50,000 to Ascension Public Schools. "We are overwhelmed by the generosity of those wanting to help our students. We are particularly honored that Taylor Swift is reaching out to us. Her investment in our children will have far reaching impacts as we recover from the flood," Ascension Public Schools Superintendent David Alexander said in a statement.
- 9/17/2016
- by Karen Mizoguchi
- PEOPLE.com
Michael Egan has dropped his case against former Disney executive David Neuman, according to court documents obtained by TheWrap. The document filed on Wednesday at the United States District Court of Hawaii is slim on details, but does state: Plaintiff Michael F. Egan, III, by and through his undersigned attorney, hereby gives notice that pursuant to Rule 41(a)(1)(A)(i), F.R.C.P., the above captioned action is dismissed without prejudice against Defendant David Alexander Neuman. Also read: Hollywood Sex Ring Case: Gary Goddard Attorneys File Motion to Dismiss Michael Egan Sex Abuse Lawsuit In mid-May, Neuman filed a...
- 6/5/2014
- by Jethro Nededog
- The Wrap
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has revealed its 276-member-strong class of 2013.
The list, published by The Hollywood Reporter, includes actors, cinematographers, designers, directors, documentarians, executives, film editors, makeup artists and hairstylists, "members-at-large," musicians, producers, PR folks, short filmmakers and animators, sound technicians, visual effects artists, and writers.
Jason Bateman, Rosario Dawson, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Milla Jovovich, Lucy Liu, Jennifer Lopez, Emily Mortimer, Sandra Oh, Jason Schwartzman, and Michael Peña are among the roster of actors, while "The Heat" and "Bridesmaids" helmer Paul Feig made the directors' cut.
"We did not change our criteria at all," says Academy president Hawk Koch of this year's larger-than-usual class. "Yes, this year there is a tremendous amount of women, a tremendous amount of people of color, people from all walks of life. This year, we asked the branches to look at everybody who wasn't in the Academy but who deserved to be.
The list, published by The Hollywood Reporter, includes actors, cinematographers, designers, directors, documentarians, executives, film editors, makeup artists and hairstylists, "members-at-large," musicians, producers, PR folks, short filmmakers and animators, sound technicians, visual effects artists, and writers.
Jason Bateman, Rosario Dawson, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Milla Jovovich, Lucy Liu, Jennifer Lopez, Emily Mortimer, Sandra Oh, Jason Schwartzman, and Michael Peña are among the roster of actors, while "The Heat" and "Bridesmaids" helmer Paul Feig made the directors' cut.
"We did not change our criteria at all," says Academy president Hawk Koch of this year's larger-than-usual class. "Yes, this year there is a tremendous amount of women, a tremendous amount of people of color, people from all walks of life. This year, we asked the branches to look at everybody who wasn't in the Academy but who deserved to be.
- 7/4/2013
- by Laura Larson
- Moviefone
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today the 276 members of the entertainment industry invited to join organization. The list includes actors, directors, documentarians, executives, film editors, producers and more. Of those listed below, those who accept the invitations will be the only additions to the Academy's membership in 2013. "These individuals are among the best filmmakers working in the industry today," said Academy President Hawk Koch in a press release. "Their talent and creativity have captured the imagination of audiences worldwide, and I am proud to welcome each of them to the Academy." Koch also told Variety, "In the past eight or nine years, each branch could only bring in X amount of members. There were people each branch would have liked to get in but couldn't. We asked them to be more inclusive of the best of the best, and each branch was excited, because they got...
- 6/28/2013
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
The Academy just added 276 Oscar voters.
That’s 100 more than last year, and part of an easing of a longstanding cap on the number of new members allowed to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences each year.
AMPAS usually adds between 130 and 180 new members, replacing those who have quit or passed away. The membership now stands around 6,000.
Jason Bateman, Jennifer Lopez, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Emmanuelle Riva, and Chris Tucker are among the actors who have been invited to join, the organization announced today.
Other interesting additions: the musician Prince, Girls and Tiny Furniture writer/director/actress Lena Dunham,...
That’s 100 more than last year, and part of an easing of a longstanding cap on the number of new members allowed to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences each year.
AMPAS usually adds between 130 and 180 new members, replacing those who have quit or passed away. The membership now stands around 6,000.
Jason Bateman, Jennifer Lopez, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Emmanuelle Riva, and Chris Tucker are among the actors who have been invited to join, the organization announced today.
Other interesting additions: the musician Prince, Girls and Tiny Furniture writer/director/actress Lena Dunham,...
- 6/28/2013
- by Anthony Breznican
- EW - Inside Movies
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is extending invitations to join the organization to 276 artists and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures. Those who accept the invitations will be the only additions to the Academy’s membership in 2013.
“These individuals are among the best filmmakers working in the industry today,” said Academy President Hawk Koch. “Their talent and creativity have captured the imagination of audiences worldwide, and I am proud to welcome each of them to the Academy.”
The 2013 invitees are:
Actors
Jason Bateman – “Up in the Air,” “Juno”
Miriam Colon – “City of Hope,” “Scarface”
Rosario Dawson – “Rent,” “Frank Miller’s Sin City”
Kimberly Elise – “For Colored Girls,” “Beloved”
Joseph Gordon-Levitt – “Lincoln,” “The Dark Knight Rises”
Charles Grodin – “Midnight Run,” “The Heartbreak Kid”
Rebecca Hall – “Iron Man 3,” “The Town”
Lance Henriksen – “Aliens,” “The Terminator”
Jack Huston – “Not Fade Away,” “Factory Girl”
Milla Jovovich – “Resident Evil,...
“These individuals are among the best filmmakers working in the industry today,” said Academy President Hawk Koch. “Their talent and creativity have captured the imagination of audiences worldwide, and I am proud to welcome each of them to the Academy.”
The 2013 invitees are:
Actors
Jason Bateman – “Up in the Air,” “Juno”
Miriam Colon – “City of Hope,” “Scarface”
Rosario Dawson – “Rent,” “Frank Miller’s Sin City”
Kimberly Elise – “For Colored Girls,” “Beloved”
Joseph Gordon-Levitt – “Lincoln,” “The Dark Knight Rises”
Charles Grodin – “Midnight Run,” “The Heartbreak Kid”
Rebecca Hall – “Iron Man 3,” “The Town”
Lance Henriksen – “Aliens,” “The Terminator”
Jack Huston – “Not Fade Away,” “Factory Girl”
Milla Jovovich – “Resident Evil,...
- 6/28/2013
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Following up my recent appearance on The Chronic Rift's Fall Movie Preview show(s -- it was actually broken into two episodes), I make my debut as the resident movie critic of the podcast produced expressly for lovers of genre media in all its forms. In addition, there are book reviews by Andrea Lipinski, TV reviews by Keith R.A. DeCandido, comic reviews by David Alexander "The Comics Curmudgeon" McDonald, and a pop culture overview by Orenthal Hawkins. All hosted by the Riftmaster himself, John Drew, and Judith Furnari. Click on the player to hear the show. Segment One - Bringing it to the Table 2:30 - John went to a dog psychic. He also announces the winner of Boom! Studios comic collection and sets up this month's contest for the prize of a Blu-Ray copy of The Phantom. Listen for the trivia...
- 9/30/2010
- by Dan Persons
- Huffington Post
Zachary David Alexander was born on October 18, 1988 in Arroyo Grande, California. He was born to Starla and David Efron. At the age of four, he was blessed with a little brother named Dylan. Zac developed a love for performing at the age of eleven. He started to perform in plays and musicals. In 2004, he was cast in The WB's Summerland. His big break came in 2005 when he was cast as Troy Bolton in Disney's High School Musical. High School Musical (a.k.a. HSM) premiered on the Disney Channel on January 20, 2006 with 7.7 million viewers. Some say that is when his career launched. In the summer of 2007, Zac showed more of his talents in the remake of Hairspray. A month later, High School Musical 2 came out on Disney Channel with 17.2 million viewers. Just when we thought we'd seen all there is to see of Zac Efron, he surprises the world...
- 3/28/2009
- PopStar
The Tribeca Film Festival has selected 27 projects for its Tribeca All Access, program which is designed to nurture relationships between film industry executives and filmmakers from traditionally underrepresented communities. From April 20-25, the participating directors and screenwriters will present their upcoming works to more than 100 potential investors, development execs, producers and agents.
There are 24 U.S.-based filmmakers involved in the 27 projects, which were selected from a pool of more than 475 submissions. Six projects came through international associations.
The 2009 Tribeca All Access Creative Promise Award Narrative jurors are Viola Davis, Sanaa Lathan, Anne Carey, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Luis Guzman, Darnell Martin, Lance Reddick and Amy Robinson; the 2009 Tribeca All Access Creative Promise Award Documentary jurors are Ellen Kuras, Fenton Bailey and Lola Ogunnaike.
For the second year, Taa will include international delegates by featuring six projects through its associations with the U.K. Film Council, Screen Australia (formerly Australian Film Commission) and Canadian Film Center.
There are 24 U.S.-based filmmakers involved in the 27 projects, which were selected from a pool of more than 475 submissions. Six projects came through international associations.
The 2009 Tribeca All Access Creative Promise Award Narrative jurors are Viola Davis, Sanaa Lathan, Anne Carey, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Luis Guzman, Darnell Martin, Lance Reddick and Amy Robinson; the 2009 Tribeca All Access Creative Promise Award Documentary jurors are Ellen Kuras, Fenton Bailey and Lola Ogunnaike.
For the second year, Taa will include international delegates by featuring six projects through its associations with the U.K. Film Council, Screen Australia (formerly Australian Film Commission) and Canadian Film Center.
- 3/23/2009
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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