Paramount+’s “iCarly” revival may be another oft-touted example of repackaged IP for these nostalgia-driven times. But stars Miranda Cosgrove and Nathan Kress see it as both an homage to the beloved Nickelodeon original and its fans, as well as an exercise in “realism” rather than plain fanfare.
“We’ve gone through our early to mid-20s, and we’re heading into our 30s and that’s freaky,” Kress, who plays Freddie, told TheWrap. “We’re able to use that as a basis for realism in this entire show, and I think, fortunately, that’s what made it relatable to our audience because they were growing up right there with us. We weren’t just trying to stay in this box of, ‘We’re a kids show so we’re gonna stay forever youthful and naive and just happy all the time.’”
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“We’ve gone through our early to mid-20s, and we’re heading into our 30s and that’s freaky,” Kress, who plays Freddie, told TheWrap. “We’re able to use that as a basis for realism in this entire show, and I think, fortunately, that’s what made it relatable to our audience because they were growing up right there with us. We weren’t just trying to stay in this box of, ‘We’re a kids show so we’re gonna stay forever youthful and naive and just happy all the time.’”
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- 6/3/2022
- by Natalie Oganesyan
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Filmmaker Walter Hill was honored with a Tribute Ceremony in France on Tuesday evening, which marked the opening night of the International Thriller Film Festival – Reims Polar.
A retrospective of Hill’s films are being shown at the festival, which runs through April 10, including The Warriors, 48 Hrs., starring Eddie Murphy and Nick Nolte, Extreme Prejudice, Last Man Standing and Bullet to the Head, starring Sylvester Stallone. The filmmaker attended a screening of his film Southern Comfort in Paris earlier this week, and will be presenting a masterclass moderated by Jean-Francois Rauger, who serves as Head of Programming at La Cinémathèque française.
Hill’s many other credits include the Westerns The Long Riders, Geronimo: An American Legend and Wild Bill. He co-produced Alien and served as producer or exec producer on its three sequels, winning an Emmy and DGA Award in 2005 for the pilot of HBO’s Deadwood. He also directed AMC’s Broken Trail,...
A retrospective of Hill’s films are being shown at the festival, which runs through April 10, including The Warriors, 48 Hrs., starring Eddie Murphy and Nick Nolte, Extreme Prejudice, Last Man Standing and Bullet to the Head, starring Sylvester Stallone. The filmmaker attended a screening of his film Southern Comfort in Paris earlier this week, and will be presenting a masterclass moderated by Jean-Francois Rauger, who serves as Head of Programming at La Cinémathèque française.
Hill’s many other credits include the Westerns The Long Riders, Geronimo: An American Legend and Wild Bill. He co-produced Alien and served as producer or exec producer on its three sequels, winning an Emmy and DGA Award in 2005 for the pilot of HBO’s Deadwood. He also directed AMC’s Broken Trail,...
- 4/8/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Starring Lin Shaye as a widow obsessed with one of the new tenants in her home, Room for Rent is coming to theaters and digital platforms this May from Uncork’d Entertainment, and we've been provided with an exclusive clip to share with Daily Dead readers!
Lin Shaye's character, Joyce, tries to take control of her tenant Bob's (Oliver Rayon) mail in our exclusive clip from Room for Rent below, and read on for more details on the new suspense thriller:
"Highly-anticipated suspense thriller Room for Rent, starring veteran actress Lin Shaye, will be released in theaters and on digital this May.
Room for Rent, stars Shaye as a lonely widow who rents out a room in her house and becomes dangerously obsessed with one of her guests.
The Uncork’d Entertainment release, also starring Oliver Rayon, Valeska Miller, and Ryan Ochoa, opens May 3 in select theaters and releases May 7 on digital.
Lin Shaye's character, Joyce, tries to take control of her tenant Bob's (Oliver Rayon) mail in our exclusive clip from Room for Rent below, and read on for more details on the new suspense thriller:
"Highly-anticipated suspense thriller Room for Rent, starring veteran actress Lin Shaye, will be released in theaters and on digital this May.
Room for Rent, stars Shaye as a lonely widow who rents out a room in her house and becomes dangerously obsessed with one of her guests.
The Uncork’d Entertainment release, also starring Oliver Rayon, Valeska Miller, and Ryan Ochoa, opens May 3 in select theaters and releases May 7 on digital.
- 4/18/2019
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Stars: Lin Shaye, Oliver Rayon, Valeska Miller, Ryan Ochoa | Written by Stuart Flack | Directed by Tommy Stovall
Sometimes it just takes one actor to be starring in a movie, and in particular, a horror movie, for me to give it a chance. This was the case with Room For Rent which has the brilliant Lin Shaye in the lead role.
Lin Shaye is best known by horror fans for her roles in the Insidious movies, including being the lead and focus of the fourth movie in the franchise – Insidious: The Last Key. Though personally I loved her performance in the under seen dark comedy horror Dead End. Now, as a bit of a genre legend, I will give anything a watch if I know she has a decent role. In Room For Rent she plays Joyce. A woman who has recently lost here husband and to earn some much needed...
Sometimes it just takes one actor to be starring in a movie, and in particular, a horror movie, for me to give it a chance. This was the case with Room For Rent which has the brilliant Lin Shaye in the lead role.
Lin Shaye is best known by horror fans for her roles in the Insidious movies, including being the lead and focus of the fourth movie in the franchise – Insidious: The Last Key. Though personally I loved her performance in the under seen dark comedy horror Dead End. Now, as a bit of a genre legend, I will give anything a watch if I know she has a decent role. In Room For Rent she plays Joyce. A woman who has recently lost here husband and to earn some much needed...
- 4/1/2019
- by Alain Elliott
- Nerdly
Insidious actress Lin Shaye has got a new movie coming out called Room for Rent. It’s a thriller in which we see her descend into obsession and madness as she becomes infatuated with a young man who moves into her house.
Here’s the synopsis for the film:
Lonely widow Joyce (Lin Shaye) rents out a room to make easy money. She meets mysterious drifter Bob (Oliver Rayon) and takes him in as a long-term tenant. She becomes obsessed with her much younger guest, making him the object of her deepest romantic fantasies. When a friend's betrayal derails Joyce’s fantasy world, she seizes control of her own destiny with a deadly mission to finally get what she deserves.
While this doesn’t look like it’s going to be a good film, I’m sure that there’s an audience out there that will enjoy the story it tells.
Here’s the synopsis for the film:
Lonely widow Joyce (Lin Shaye) rents out a room to make easy money. She meets mysterious drifter Bob (Oliver Rayon) and takes him in as a long-term tenant. She becomes obsessed with her much younger guest, making him the object of her deepest romantic fantasies. When a friend's betrayal derails Joyce’s fantasy world, she seizes control of her own destiny with a deadly mission to finally get what she deserves.
While this doesn’t look like it’s going to be a good film, I’m sure that there’s an audience out there that will enjoy the story it tells.
- 3/29/2019
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
"Silly me... I can't quite reach my towel." Uncork'd Entertainment has debuted an official trailer for Room for Rent, an indie horror thriller from Arizona-based filmmaker Tommy Stovall. Horror icon Lin Shaye stars in this suspense thriller as a lonely widow who rents out a room in her house and becomes dangerously obsessed with one of her younger guests. When a friend’s betrayal derails Joyce’s fantasy world, she seizes control of her own destiny with a deadly mission to finally get what she deserves. The cast includes Oliver Rayon, Valeska Miller, Linda Cushma, Casey Nicholas-Price, and Ryan Ochoa. This looks so tacky and weird and unfortunately incredibly dumb. These kind of bad horror flicks are a dime a dozen nowadays. Here's the first official trailer (+ poster) for Tommy Stovall's Room for Rent, direct from YouTube: Lonely widow Joyce (Lin Shaye) rents out a room to make easy money.
- 3/27/2019
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Uncork’d Entertainment have annouhnced that the highly-anticipated suspense thriller Room for Rent, starring veteran actress Lin Shaye, as a lonely widow who rents out a room in her house and becomes dangerously obsessed with one of her guests, will be released in Us cinemas and on digital this May.
Lonely widow Joyce rents out a room to make easy money. She meets mysterious drifter Bob and takes him in as a long-term tenant. She becomes obsessed with her much younger guest, making him the object of her deepest romantic fantasies. When a friend’s betrayal derails Joyce’s fantasy world, she seizes control of her own destiny with a deadly mission to finally get what she deserves.
Room for Rent, which also stars Oliver Rayon, Valeska Miller and Ryan Ochoa, opens May 3rd in select Us theaters and releases May 7th on digital. Check out the new poster and still...
Lonely widow Joyce rents out a room to make easy money. She meets mysterious drifter Bob and takes him in as a long-term tenant. She becomes obsessed with her much younger guest, making him the object of her deepest romantic fantasies. When a friend’s betrayal derails Joyce’s fantasy world, she seizes control of her own destiny with a deadly mission to finally get what she deserves.
Room for Rent, which also stars Oliver Rayon, Valeska Miller and Ryan Ochoa, opens May 3rd in select Us theaters and releases May 7th on digital. Check out the new poster and still...
- 3/26/2019
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Mending Kids held “Imagine,” its seventh annual Wings Gala & Awards Ceremony on Thursday, February 21, at 6 pm at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles.
The event was sponsored by the Cusumano Family Foundation. Despite a postponement due to the Woolsey fire in November and the strange, snowy, local weather that day, the gala was well-attended with over 300 participants. The event is Mending Kids’ largest and most important fundraiser in support of critical surgical care for sick children all over the world; including in the USA. The evening recognized three honorees who have selflessly given their time and support to Mending Kids: Sienna Dugan, Children’s advocate, and Southern Methodist University student, MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach, and Dr. Robert Bernstein, Chief of Staff Shriners Hospitals for Children-Portland.
The Gala host, Former Miss USA and new Mending Kids Ambassador, Ali Landry, welcomed our guests and spoke of...
The event was sponsored by the Cusumano Family Foundation. Despite a postponement due to the Woolsey fire in November and the strange, snowy, local weather that day, the gala was well-attended with over 300 participants. The event is Mending Kids’ largest and most important fundraiser in support of critical surgical care for sick children all over the world; including in the USA. The evening recognized three honorees who have selflessly given their time and support to Mending Kids: Sienna Dugan, Children’s advocate, and Southern Methodist University student, MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach, and Dr. Robert Bernstein, Chief of Staff Shriners Hospitals for Children-Portland.
The Gala host, Former Miss USA and new Mending Kids Ambassador, Ali Landry, welcomed our guests and spoke of...
- 3/5/2019
- Look to the Stars
"You ready for this?" Neon + YouTube Premium have debuted a fantastic new official red band trailer for Joseph Kahn's film Bodied, a highly acclaimed, foul-mouthed, provocative film about a young, nerdy white kid who decides to join the rap battle scene. It's a very bold, outspoken satire about racism and the artistry in rapping, and how we need to open our eyes and gain more perspectives. Calum Worthy stars as Adam, with a cast including Anthony Michael Hall, Debra Wilson, Ryan Ochoa, Daffany McGaray Clark, Charlamagne tha God, Loaded Lux, Dizaster, Dumbfoundead, and Hollow Da Don. This comedy is produced by Eminem, with a script co-written by Toronto rapper Alex Larsen (aka Kid Twist). I saw this earlier in the year and it's awesome; an extra loud, totally hilarious, and impressive film. Check it out below. Here's the new red band trailer (+ official posters) for Joseph Kahn's Bodied, direct...
- 10/8/2018
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Los Angeles-based theatrical distributor In8 Releasing has announced it will make its distribution debut with the Hal Linden-Ryan Ochoa drama, “The Samuel Project,” Variety has learned exclusively.
The independent company will open the film theatrically in New York on Sept. 28, followed by a limited national engagement in over 25 markets, including Los Angeles, San Francisco and Chicago.
“The Samuel Project” is directed and produced by In8 founders Marc Fusco and Steve Weinberger, respectively. The film follows a high school senior, played by Ochoa, who dreams of becoming an artist and makes his grandfather, a dry cleaner portrayed by Linden, the subject of an animated art project. In the process, he discovers that when his Jewish grandpa was a boy in Germany, a young woman heroically saved him from Nazi capture.
The script was written by Fusco and Chris Neighbors, and produced by Weinberger, Rebecca Reyes, and Jeff Deverett. Rounding...
The independent company will open the film theatrically in New York on Sept. 28, followed by a limited national engagement in over 25 markets, including Los Angeles, San Francisco and Chicago.
“The Samuel Project” is directed and produced by In8 founders Marc Fusco and Steve Weinberger, respectively. The film follows a high school senior, played by Ochoa, who dreams of becoming an artist and makes his grandfather, a dry cleaner portrayed by Linden, the subject of an animated art project. In the process, he discovers that when his Jewish grandpa was a boy in Germany, a young woman heroically saved him from Nazi capture.
The script was written by Fusco and Chris Neighbors, and produced by Weinberger, Rebecca Reyes, and Jeff Deverett. Rounding...
- 7/19/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
http://www.lajfilmfest.org
The 13th annual Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival will begin on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 and conclude on Wednesday, May 2nd with films from around the world celebrating the Jewish experience.
The opening night begins with a Bar Mitzvah or 13th year, style party and a tribute to Sammy Davis Jr. with the premiere of a new documentary Sammy Davis Jr. — I Gotta Be Me, an amazing Documentary made for American Masters which I was elated to see when it premiered at the Toronto Film Festival. Sammy Davis Jr. was the ultimate performer. His worldview was unique and self made just as he was. It did not conform to the liberal “style” of the time, but it was not conservative either.
USA/2018/100 minutes
Directed by Sam Pollard).
Sammy Davis Jr. was recognized as a groundbreaking entertainer who frequently found himself bracketed by the bigotry of white America and...
The 13th annual Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival will begin on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 and conclude on Wednesday, May 2nd with films from around the world celebrating the Jewish experience.
The opening night begins with a Bar Mitzvah or 13th year, style party and a tribute to Sammy Davis Jr. with the premiere of a new documentary Sammy Davis Jr. — I Gotta Be Me, an amazing Documentary made for American Masters which I was elated to see when it premiered at the Toronto Film Festival. Sammy Davis Jr. was the ultimate performer. His worldview was unique and self made just as he was. It did not conform to the liberal “style” of the time, but it was not conservative either.
USA/2018/100 minutes
Directed by Sam Pollard).
Sammy Davis Jr. was recognized as a groundbreaking entertainer who frequently found himself bracketed by the bigotry of white America and...
- 4/10/2018
- by Sydney Levine
- Sydney's Buzz
Ryan Phillippe‘s ex-girlfriend Elsie Hewitt filed a lawsuit on Monday alleging he kicked her, punched her and threw her down a flight of stairs.
Hewitt, 21, claimed in the suit that the actor “grabbed upper arm so tightly that his grip left heavy bruises on her arm hours later. He then braced his body and threw her down his staircase as hard as he could.”
However, a source close to the 43-year-old actor tells People, “Ryan did not lay a hand on her. He wants to clear all of this up and he will.”
Described by her lawyer in court...
Hewitt, 21, claimed in the suit that the actor “grabbed upper arm so tightly that his grip left heavy bruises on her arm hours later. He then braced his body and threw her down his staircase as hard as he could.”
However, a source close to the 43-year-old actor tells People, “Ryan did not lay a hand on her. He wants to clear all of this up and he will.”
Described by her lawyer in court...
- 9/19/2017
- by Alexia Fernandez and Char Adams
- PEOPLE.com
"Words are weapons!" Tiff has dropped a trailer for a film premiering at the fest this fall in the Midnight category. Titled Bodied, from director Joseph Kahn, the film is about a white graduate student who gets deep into the battle rap world to write his thesis. He ends up discovering he has a competitive obsession with battle rap. This seems like it might be a perfect double feature with Patti Cake$ also from this year. Calum Worthy stars as Adam, with a cast including Anthony Michael Hall, Debra Wilson, Ryan Ochoa, Daffany McGaray Clark, Charlamagne tha God, Loaded Lux, Dizaster, Dumbfoundead, and Hollow Da Don. This film is produced by Eminem, with a script co-written by Toronto rapper Alex Larsen (aka Kid Twist). This trailer is hilarious, and it grabbed my attention, I'm so down for this. Bring it. Here's the first festival trailer for Joseph Kahn's Bodied,...
- 8/4/2017
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Tagline: "Some Monsters Aren't Born. They're Created." Del Playa is the latest, upcoming release from Terror Films. This title courted controversy, when it was associated with the Elliot Rdoger crime spree. Since 2015, the film has acquired a July release date. Del Playa will show in the United States and Canada, in just a few days. The film was directed by Shaun Hart. And, Del Playa stars: Devon Barnes , Ryan Ochoa, Brett Johnson and Alan Ayala. The film's official artwork and trailer are hosted here. The promotional material focuses on Matthew. He has his heart set on Claire. But, she already favours someone else. Rejection and a difficult home life push Matthew over the edge of sanity. Broken and alone, he turns his pain into something murderous. Now, everyone will pay for his perceived wrongs. A large portion of the film shows Matthew, behind a mask. He stalks a number of young woman.
- 7/18/2017
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
R.L. Stine doesn’t exactly sympathize with victims in horror movies. “When I go to a movie or something, and the shark jumps up on the screen and eats the girl, I’m the one in the theater who’s laughing,” the Goosebumps author tells EW. “Horror always makes me laugh.”
Something else that makes Stine laugh? Mostly Ghostly: Meet My Ghoulfriend, a film based on Stine’s Mostly Ghostly book series that coms to DVD Sept. 2. In the movie, Max (Ryan Ochoa) plays a teenage boy who’s trying to impress his crush (Bella Thorne) but faces an otherwordly obstacle: The Berserker Ghoul,...
Something else that makes Stine laugh? Mostly Ghostly: Meet My Ghoulfriend, a film based on Stine’s Mostly Ghostly book series that coms to DVD Sept. 2. In the movie, Max (Ryan Ochoa) plays a teenage boy who’s trying to impress his crush (Bella Thorne) but faces an otherwordly obstacle: The Berserker Ghoul,...
- 8/30/2014
- by Ariana Bacle
- EW.com - PopWatch
Taking a break from filming, Bella Thorne tried her hand at some hoops on Saturday (March 29) in Los Angeles.
The "Shake it Up" sweetie looked seriously ready to play as she took to the court with her castmates Ryan Ochoa and Wyatt Bernard.
Though Bella is currently filming the family friendly flick "Mostly Ghostly 2:Have You Met My Ghoulfriend?" she is already thinking about her next music video.
Taking to Twitter, the 16-year-old tweeted, "Looking forward to being part of the casting process for my music video."...
The "Shake it Up" sweetie looked seriously ready to play as she took to the court with her castmates Ryan Ochoa and Wyatt Bernard.
Though Bella is currently filming the family friendly flick "Mostly Ghostly 2:Have You Met My Ghoulfriend?" she is already thinking about her next music video.
Taking to Twitter, the 16-year-old tweeted, "Looking forward to being part of the casting process for my music video."...
- 3/30/2014
- GossipCenter
Kicking off another day on the job, Bella Thorne showed up to film scenes for “Mostly Ghostly 2” in Los Angeles on Tuesday (March 25).
Joined by co-star Ryan Ochoa, the darling Disney dame kept warm in a camouflage Snuggie while perched on a bench in between takes.
On Monday (March 24), Bella worked alongside Madison Pettis, Ochoa and Roshon Fegan, looking lovely in a pink top with yoga pants.
And in career news, Ms. Thorne just signed on to star in the forthcoming installment of the “Amityville Horror” franchise with Jennifer Jason Leigh.
Joined by co-star Ryan Ochoa, the darling Disney dame kept warm in a camouflage Snuggie while perched on a bench in between takes.
On Monday (March 24), Bella worked alongside Madison Pettis, Ochoa and Roshon Fegan, looking lovely in a pink top with yoga pants.
And in career news, Ms. Thorne just signed on to star in the forthcoming installment of the “Amityville Horror” franchise with Jennifer Jason Leigh.
- 3/27/2014
- GossipCenter
Continuing filming for her untitled movie project, Bella Thorne was spotted on set with fellow Disney stars Ryan Ochoa and Calum Worthy in La.
Dressed to the nines as a flirtatious witch, the "Shake it Up" sweetheart sported all the right costume pieces, from the tall, black hat, to black tights and black leather boots.
News surrounding the upcoming flick is scarce, but reports state that Ryan Ochoa was seen practicing a fight scene with a monster earlier in the day.
Bella took to Twitter earlier this week, shedding a little light on the film project, writing, "6:30 am call time in downtown la tomorrow o__O #earlymorningssuckbutnotasbadastraffic."...
Dressed to the nines as a flirtatious witch, the "Shake it Up" sweetheart sported all the right costume pieces, from the tall, black hat, to black tights and black leather boots.
News surrounding the upcoming flick is scarce, but reports state that Ryan Ochoa was seen practicing a fight scene with a monster earlier in the day.
Bella took to Twitter earlier this week, shedding a little light on the film project, writing, "6:30 am call time in downtown la tomorrow o__O #earlymorningssuckbutnotasbadastraffic."...
- 3/24/2014
- GossipCenter
Joining a small group of teen actors in Los Angeles, Bella Thorne made a leggy appearance on set for an untitled movie project on Saturday (March 22).
Accompanied by young performers Roshan Fegan and Ryan Ochoa, the "Shake It Up!" starlet sported a cute purple sweater with black short shorts, showing off her lovely long legs and sporting a pair of sky-high heels.
In related news, the 16-year-old sweetheart hopped on Twitter today to make a special announcement, writing, "Today is World Water Day! Join me, @ThirstProject, & @Goskyo in our #dirtylittlesecret campaign. Go Silent!"
The Thirst Project's mission statement reads, "This March, and on World Water Day, The Thirst Project and Bella Thorne are telling the world's biggest Dirty Little Secret! Carry around your bottle of dirty water, Everywhere you go, All month long! That's right, Everywhere! Bring it to your desk at school, the dinner table, the gym. Everywhere..."
Continuing,...
Accompanied by young performers Roshan Fegan and Ryan Ochoa, the "Shake It Up!" starlet sported a cute purple sweater with black short shorts, showing off her lovely long legs and sporting a pair of sky-high heels.
In related news, the 16-year-old sweetheart hopped on Twitter today to make a special announcement, writing, "Today is World Water Day! Join me, @ThirstProject, & @Goskyo in our #dirtylittlesecret campaign. Go Silent!"
The Thirst Project's mission statement reads, "This March, and on World Water Day, The Thirst Project and Bella Thorne are telling the world's biggest Dirty Little Secret! Carry around your bottle of dirty water, Everywhere you go, All month long! That's right, Everywhere! Bring it to your desk at school, the dinner table, the gym. Everywhere..."
Continuing,...
- 3/23/2014
- GossipCenter
Mindless Behavior: All Around the World goes behind the scenes to show how Prodigy, Roc Royal, Ray Ray and Princeton came together and the hard work that goes into their success. Who better to review the movie than Actor-Rapper Ryan Ochoa from Disney Xd's Pair of Kings and Kat McNamara, most recently seen in Disney Channel's Girl vs. Monster? The duo say the Mindless Behavior movie is a 5-star Pick!
"Lights, camera, action! The light s dim in the theater just as the lights explode on screen. Soon, the musical group Mindless Behavior bursts onto the stage with energy that could light up any crowd. The group's new documentary All Around the World gives an inside look into the group. It starts at the very beginning looking into the lives of the boys from the auditions until now when the group is releasing their new album. The interviews seem very authentic making fans,...
"Lights, camera, action! The light s dim in the theater just as the lights explode on screen. Soon, the musical group Mindless Behavior bursts onto the stage with energy that could light up any crowd. The group's new documentary All Around the World gives an inside look into the group. It starts at the very beginning looking into the lives of the boys from the auditions until now when the group is releasing their new album. The interviews seem very authentic making fans,...
- 3/15/2013
- by contactus@kidspickflicks.com (Ryan Ochoa and Katherine McNamara)
- kidspickflicks
What were the Top 12 Movies of 2012? KidsPickFlicks.com's Movie Star Movie Critics Joel Courtney (Super 8), Katherine McNamara ("Girl vs. Monster") and Ryan Ochoa ("Pair of Kings") use their unique perspective as actors to compile the films they see as the best!
For younger:
1. Ice Age 4: Continental Drift - A great addition to the beloved series! It has a winter theme so it's great for the holidays too!
2. Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted - Possibly the best film in the series, this film rivals the first in the series with its comedic brilliance and quality animation. A fun film for the whole family!
3. The Odd Life of Timothy Green - This film is so heartwarming. It is an instant classic with qualities for every age of viewer.
4. ParaNorman - One of the innovative stop-motion capture films of this year. The story has a few surprising twists that will keep...
For younger:
1. Ice Age 4: Continental Drift - A great addition to the beloved series! It has a winter theme so it's great for the holidays too!
2. Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted - Possibly the best film in the series, this film rivals the first in the series with its comedic brilliance and quality animation. A fun film for the whole family!
3. The Odd Life of Timothy Green - This film is so heartwarming. It is an instant classic with qualities for every age of viewer.
4. ParaNorman - One of the innovative stop-motion capture films of this year. The story has a few surprising twists that will keep...
- 12/26/2012
- by contactus@kidspickflicks.com (Joel Courtney and Katherine McNamara)
- kidspickflicks
Still shopping? Joel Courtney (Super 8), Katherine McNamara ("Girl vs. Monster," "Kickin' It") and Ryan Ochoa ("Pair of Kings") are here to help. In the spirit of the holidays falling on 12/12, here are Kat, Ryan and Joel's PICKs for 12 DVD Stocking Stuffers.
1. Secret of the Wings - This is another addition to the Disney Fairies series - this time with a winter theme making it perfect for the holidays! Also, Debby Ryan and Lucy Hale lend their voices and become new additions to the cast of fairies. What little girl wouldn't love a Disney Fairies movie in their stocking?
2. Elf - One of our personal favorite holiday films that is fun for the whole family. Lots of laughs and a heartfelt message make this a perfect film for the family to watch while enjoying a bowl of spaghetti and syrup!
3. Dr. Seuss' The Lorax - This is a sweet film...
1. Secret of the Wings - This is another addition to the Disney Fairies series - this time with a winter theme making it perfect for the holidays! Also, Debby Ryan and Lucy Hale lend their voices and become new additions to the cast of fairies. What little girl wouldn't love a Disney Fairies movie in their stocking?
2. Elf - One of our personal favorite holiday films that is fun for the whole family. Lots of laughs and a heartfelt message make this a perfect film for the family to watch while enjoying a bowl of spaghetti and syrup!
3. Dr. Seuss' The Lorax - This is a sweet film...
- 12/17/2012
- by contactus@kidspickflicks.com (Joel Courtney and Katherine McNamara)
- kidspickflicks
Your Weekly Source for the Newest Releases to Blu-Ray Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011
Better Off Dead (1985)
Synopsis: Lane Meyer is a depressed teen who loses his girlfriend Beth. Her given reason for breaking up is: “Lane, I think it’d be in my best interest if I dated somebody more popular. Better looking. Drives a nicer car.” Anyway, poor Lane is left alone and thinks up treacherous ways of killing himself. He finally meets a French beauty called Monique and falls for her. Simultaneously, he must endure his mother’s terrible cooking which literally slides off the table and his disgusting next door neighbour Ricky (and his mum) while he prepares for the skiing race of his life – to get his old girlfriend back! (blu-ray.com)
Special Features: Theatrical trailer.
Double Feature: Black Sheep/Tommy Boy (1996/1995)
Synopsis: Black Sheep - A gubernatorial candidate hires a wormy special assistant whose only job...
Better Off Dead (1985)
Synopsis: Lane Meyer is a depressed teen who loses his girlfriend Beth. Her given reason for breaking up is: “Lane, I think it’d be in my best interest if I dated somebody more popular. Better looking. Drives a nicer car.” Anyway, poor Lane is left alone and thinks up treacherous ways of killing himself. He finally meets a French beauty called Monique and falls for her. Simultaneously, he must endure his mother’s terrible cooking which literally slides off the table and his disgusting next door neighbour Ricky (and his mum) while he prepares for the skiing race of his life – to get his old girlfriend back! (blu-ray.com)
Special Features: Theatrical trailer.
Double Feature: Black Sheep/Tommy Boy (1996/1995)
Synopsis: Black Sheep - A gubernatorial candidate hires a wormy special assistant whose only job...
- 8/1/2011
- by Travis Keune
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Not only does "Pair of Kings" star Ryan Ochoa love to act in movies (like 5-star Pick The Perfect Game and Disney's A Christmas Carol), he loves to watch them, too! Ryan reviews Super 8 exclusively for KidsPickFlicks.com -- and rates it a Pick!
"I just saw Super 8, and I thought the movie was great! The visual effects were incredible, and the kids did a good job leading the entire film! I was entertained the whole time, and if you want a nice family movie to enjoy, I recommend it!
Now I'm looking forward to Transformers: Dark of the Moon! It's my favorite trilogy and looks incredible! It's going to be a really good summer 'flick!'"
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"I just saw Super 8, and I thought the movie was great! The visual effects were incredible, and the kids did a good job leading the entire film! I was entertained the whole time, and if you want a nice family movie to enjoy, I recommend it!
Now I'm looking forward to Transformers: Dark of the Moon! It's my favorite trilogy and looks incredible! It's going to be a really good summer 'flick!'"
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- 6/19/2011
- by tara@kidspickflicks.com (Tara the Mom)
- kidspickflicks
Children Mending Hearts (Cmh), a national charity organization based in Los Angeles, will join 12 Las Vegas-based child advocacy groups to host its third installment of the traveling workshop, Please Mr. President, in Las Vegas, Nv on Saturday, September 25th.
This activity-filled event will host more than 1000 at-risk children and teens, who will enjoy an afternoon of arts, crafts, food and fun, and special performances by The Fulcos and Kristy Kay alongside some of their favorite young stars, including Tate Donovan (The Oc), Corbin Bleu (High School Musical), Josie Loren (Make It or Break It), Ryan Ochoa (iCarly), Chris Massey (Zoey 101), and Le Reve performers, as well as Francia Raisa (Secret Life of the American Teenager), Cirque du Soleil and Blue Man Group performers who are tentatively scheduled to appear.
The participating organizations are After-School All-Stars Las Vegas, HopeLink Family Resource Center, Street Teens, Hope for Homeless Teens, Nevada Homeless Alliance,...
This activity-filled event will host more than 1000 at-risk children and teens, who will enjoy an afternoon of arts, crafts, food and fun, and special performances by The Fulcos and Kristy Kay alongside some of their favorite young stars, including Tate Donovan (The Oc), Corbin Bleu (High School Musical), Josie Loren (Make It or Break It), Ryan Ochoa (iCarly), Chris Massey (Zoey 101), and Le Reve performers, as well as Francia Raisa (Secret Life of the American Teenager), Cirque du Soleil and Blue Man Group performers who are tentatively scheduled to appear.
The participating organizations are After-School All-Stars Las Vegas, HopeLink Family Resource Center, Street Teens, Hope for Homeless Teens, Nevada Homeless Alliance,...
- 9/18/2010
- Look to the Stars
Miranda Cosgrove chose to stay classic when attending the Los Angeles premiere of "Despicable Me". Hitting the yellow carpet rolled out in front of the Nokia Theater on Sunday afternoon, June 27, the leading lady of "iCarly" opted to wear a little black dress and a loose hairdo when attending the special screening event.
The brunette beauty wasn't the only young star coming to the special screening event. Her fellow voice actresses, Elsie Fisher and Dana Gaier, as well as other cast members including Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Jack McBrayer and Mindy Kaling were also seen posing on the yellow carpet.
The premiere also saw the attendance of several other young stars. Joey King, Joseph Castanon and Ryan Ochoa were among those spotted on the yellow carpet. Some of the adult stars present, such as director Chris Renaud, Maria Canals Barrera as well as Noah Wyle, brought along their children. Photos...
The brunette beauty wasn't the only young star coming to the special screening event. Her fellow voice actresses, Elsie Fisher and Dana Gaier, as well as other cast members including Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Jack McBrayer and Mindy Kaling were also seen posing on the yellow carpet.
The premiere also saw the attendance of several other young stars. Joey King, Joseph Castanon and Ryan Ochoa were among those spotted on the yellow carpet. Some of the adult stars present, such as director Chris Renaud, Maria Canals Barrera as well as Noah Wyle, brought along their children. Photos...
- 6/28/2010
- by celebrity-mania.com
- Celebrity Mania
In anticipation to the U.S. release of "Despicable Me" on July 9, Universal Pictures has held a premiere for the movie. Taking place at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, June 27, the event made use of minions as the theme as it rolled out yellow carpet and displayed figures of the Gru's army.
Steve Carell who provides his voice for Gru was seen coming in a striped suit. Miranda Cosgrove, Elsie Fisher and Dana Gaier, who voice three little girls seeing Gru as their potential father, were captured posing side by side. Other cast members including Kristen Wiig, Jack McBrayer and Mindy Kaling were additionally seen gracing the yellow carpet.
Since the 3-D animated movie is targeted for young audience, the premiere welcomed a number of kid stars such as Joey King, Joseph Castanon and Ryan Ochoa. Moreover, some adults like director Chris Renaud, Maria Canals Barrera as...
Steve Carell who provides his voice for Gru was seen coming in a striped suit. Miranda Cosgrove, Elsie Fisher and Dana Gaier, who voice three little girls seeing Gru as their potential father, were captured posing side by side. Other cast members including Kristen Wiig, Jack McBrayer and Mindy Kaling were additionally seen gracing the yellow carpet.
Since the 3-D animated movie is targeted for young audience, the premiere welcomed a number of kid stars such as Joey King, Joseph Castanon and Ryan Ochoa. Moreover, some adults like director Chris Renaud, Maria Canals Barrera as...
- 6/28/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
In 1957 a group of mostly poor kids from the industrial city of Monterrey, Mexico shocked pundits when they reached the Little League World Series. They had grown up playing baseball on a dirt field, using a handmade ball and gloves fashioned from scraps. Smaller and weighing much less than their opponents, the underdog team was not expected to advance beyond their opening game. But on August 23, 1957 their pitcher Angel Macias pitched what remains the only perfect game in a Little League World Series final, and Monterrey defeated the team from La Mesa, CA, to become the first team from outside the United States to win the Little League World Series.
The Perfect Game is the heart-warming and inspirational screen adaptation of W. William Winokur’s book about Monterrey’s Little League champions and stars Clifton Collins Jr. as the team’s tenacious coach. Collins Jr. may not yet have instant name recognition outside of Hollywood,...
The Perfect Game is the heart-warming and inspirational screen adaptation of W. William Winokur’s book about Monterrey’s Little League champions and stars Clifton Collins Jr. as the team’s tenacious coach. Collins Jr. may not yet have instant name recognition outside of Hollywood,...
- 5/6/2010
- CinemaSpy
Movie Jungle has three new clips from Visio Entertainment's family drama "The Perfect Game." The film stars Clifton Collins Jr., Cheech Marin, Moises Arias, Jake T. Austin, Gabriel Morales and Ryan Ochoa. Release is on April 16th in limited areas. William Dear directs from the writing by W. William Winokur. Produced by Daniel de Liege, David Salzberg, W. William Winokur and Christian Tureaud. We now have eight videos available. Living amidst the gritty poverty of 1957 Monterrey, Mexico, a rag–tag group of boys from the wrong side of the tracks discovers the joy of sandlot baseball under the guidance of Cesar, an aspiring Major League Coach thwarted by discrimination. Armed with the dream of playing a real Little League game, the young players defy a total lack of resources, disapproving parents, and widespread prejudice to score their first Little League victory and find themselves at the beginning of a once-in-a-lifetime journey.
- 4/7/2010
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Check out four new clips from "The Perfect Game" starring Clifton Collins Jr., Cheech Marin, Moises Arias, Jake T. Austin, Gabriel Morales and Ryan Ochoa. The Industry Filmworks United indie family drama opens on April 16th. Living amidst the gritty poverty of 1957 Monterrey, Mexico, a rag–tag group of boys from the wrong side of the tracks discovers the joy of sandlot baseball under the guidance of Cesar, an aspiring Major League Coach thwarted by discrimination. Armed with the dream of playing a real Little League game, the young players defy a total lack of resources, disapproving parents, and widespread prejudice to score their first Little League victory and find themselves at the beginning of a once-in-a-lifetime journey. Relying on their faith, a warm-hearted priest and their love of the game, the nine players and their coach embark on an incredible, record-breaking winning streak that leads them across the border to America,...
- 4/2/2010
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Visio Entertainment recently send over the official poster and trailer for " The Perfect Game", starring Clifton Collins Jr., Cheech Marin, Jake T. Austin, Ryan Ochoa, Emilie de Ravin, Patricia Manterola, Moises Arias, Louis Gossett Jr. and Jansen Panettiere.Based on a true story, The Perfect Game tells the tale of a rag-tag group of Monterrey, Mexico youths in 1957 that discovered the joy of...
- 3/23/2010
- by Anthony T
See the trailer for the family drama "The Perfect Game" starring Clifton Collins Jr., Cheech Marin, Moises Arias, Jake T. Austin, Gabriel Morales and Ryan Ochoa. The Industry FilmWorks United film opens on April 16th in limited areas. William Dear directs from the writing by W. William Wonokur. Producing are Daniel de Liege, David Salzberg, W. William Winokur and Christian Tureaud.
- 3/18/2010
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Disney Xd is going royal with a series order for the live-action comedy pilot "Pair of Kings."
The series, which will start production in March for a fall premiere, stars "Hannah Montana" veteran Mitchel Musso and "House of Payne" regular Doc Shaw as 16-year-old fraternal twins (one white and one black). They are typical teenagers in Chicago raised by their aunt and uncle until they find out that they are heirs to the throne of the island of Kinkou; they relocate there to become kings.
Rounding out the cast are Geno Segers as the Royal Secretary, Kelsey Chow as his daughter and Ryan Ochoa as their disgruntled cousin and wannabe king.
"Kings" was created by Dan Cross and Dave Hoge of the Disney Xd flagship series "Aaron Stone." The two will executive produce with Matt Wickline ("The Hughleys").
Don Beck serves as co-executive producer and Leo Clarke as producer.
Doctors...
The series, which will start production in March for a fall premiere, stars "Hannah Montana" veteran Mitchel Musso and "House of Payne" regular Doc Shaw as 16-year-old fraternal twins (one white and one black). They are typical teenagers in Chicago raised by their aunt and uncle until they find out that they are heirs to the throne of the island of Kinkou; they relocate there to become kings.
Rounding out the cast are Geno Segers as the Royal Secretary, Kelsey Chow as his daughter and Ryan Ochoa as their disgruntled cousin and wannabe king.
"Kings" was created by Dan Cross and Dave Hoge of the Disney Xd flagship series "Aaron Stone." The two will executive produce with Matt Wickline ("The Hughleys").
Don Beck serves as co-executive producer and Leo Clarke as producer.
Doctors...
- 12/20/2009
- by By Nellie Andreeva
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Less than a week from its debut in U.S. theaters, "Seven Pounds" rolled down red carpet in Los Angeles for its premiere celebration. Held at Mann Village Theatre in Westwood on Tuesday, December 16, the special screening event was highlighted with the streaming in of many Hollywood celebrities.
From the cast ensemble, Will Smith, Rosario Dawson, Woody Harrelson, Michael Ealy, Madison Pettis, Barry Pepper, Ryan Ochoa and Sarah Jane Morris were all seen attending the event. Joining them on the evening were the movie's crew, including director Gabriele Muccino and producers Steve Tisch and Todd Black.
Apart from the cast and crew, other celebs spotted on the red carpet included Gabrielle Union, Isaiah Washington, Kevin James, Taye Diggs, Tyrese Gibson, Tatyana Ali, Alfonso Ribeiro, Sanaa Lathan, Chaka Khan, Terry Crews, Vail Bloom and Jo Champa. Additionally, professional boxer Laila Ali and film producer Michael Mann also made an appearance.
"Seven Pounds...
From the cast ensemble, Will Smith, Rosario Dawson, Woody Harrelson, Michael Ealy, Madison Pettis, Barry Pepper, Ryan Ochoa and Sarah Jane Morris were all seen attending the event. Joining them on the evening were the movie's crew, including director Gabriele Muccino and producers Steve Tisch and Todd Black.
Apart from the cast and crew, other celebs spotted on the red carpet included Gabrielle Union, Isaiah Washington, Kevin James, Taye Diggs, Tyrese Gibson, Tatyana Ali, Alfonso Ribeiro, Sanaa Lathan, Chaka Khan, Terry Crews, Vail Bloom and Jo Champa. Additionally, professional boxer Laila Ali and film producer Michael Mann also made an appearance.
"Seven Pounds...
- 12/17/2008
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
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