1979: The Edge of Night's Steve saved Paige's life.
1981: General Hospital's Mikkos hosted a dinner party.
1984: Santa Barbara's Joe broke into the Capwell estate.
2004: Martha Madison debuted as Belle on Days of our Lives."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1945: On radio soap opera Portia Faces Life, Kathie was shocked to see Portia's late husband, Walter (Bartlett Robinson), alive and well!
1967: On Dark Shadows, Maggie (Kathryn Leigh Scott) returned to the Blue Whale Café -- and ran into her former tormentor, Barnabas Collins...
1981: General Hospital's Mikkos hosted a dinner party.
1984: Santa Barbara's Joe broke into the Capwell estate.
2004: Martha Madison debuted as Belle on Days of our Lives."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1945: On radio soap opera Portia Faces Life, Kathie was shocked to see Portia's late husband, Walter (Bartlett Robinson), alive and well!
1967: On Dark Shadows, Maggie (Kathryn Leigh Scott) returned to the Blue Whale Café -- and ran into her former tormentor, Barnabas Collins...
- 8/10/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1979: The Edge of Night's Steve saved Paige's life.
1981: General Hospital's Mikkos hosted a dinner party.
1984: Santa Barbara's Joe broke into the Capwell estate.
2004: Martha Madison debuted as Belle on Days of our Lives."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1945: On radio soap opera Portia Faces Life, Kathie was shocked to see Portia's late husband, Walter (Bartlett Robinson), alive and well!
1967: On Dark Shadows, Maggie (Kathryn Leigh Scott) returned to the Blue Whale Café -- and ran into her former tormentor, Barnabas Collins (Jonathan Frid).
1972: On Another World, Pat Randolph (Beverly Penberthy) brought her twins,...
1981: General Hospital's Mikkos hosted a dinner party.
1984: Santa Barbara's Joe broke into the Capwell estate.
2004: Martha Madison debuted as Belle on Days of our Lives."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1945: On radio soap opera Portia Faces Life, Kathie was shocked to see Portia's late husband, Walter (Bartlett Robinson), alive and well!
1967: On Dark Shadows, Maggie (Kathryn Leigh Scott) returned to the Blue Whale Café -- and ran into her former tormentor, Barnabas Collins (Jonathan Frid).
1972: On Another World, Pat Randolph (Beverly Penberthy) brought her twins,...
- 8/10/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
New images from Her Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johansson, Amy Adams, Olivia Wilde, Rooney Mara, Chris Pratt, Sam Jaeger, Portia Doubleday and Katherine Boecher. The film is directed and written by Spike Jonze. Megan Ellison, Vincent Landay and Jonze produce while Daniel Lupi, Natalie Farrey and Chelsea Barnard serve as executive producers. Her opens on December 18th, 2013 in Toronto, NY, La and expands wide on January 1st, 2014. Set in Los Angeles in the slight future, “Her” follows Theodore (Phoenix), a complex, soulful man who makes his living writing touching, personal letters for other people. Heartbroken after the end of a long relationship, he becomes intrigued with a new, advanced operating system, which promises to be an intuitive...
- 12/4/2013
- Upcoming-Movies.com
The following is a list of all comic books, graphic novels and specialty items that will be available this week and shipped to comic book stores who have placed orders for them.
3 Finger Prints
Zombies Vs Cheerleaders Volume 2 #3 (Cover A Bill McKay)(not verified by Diamond), $3.99
Zombies Vs Cheerleaders Volume 2 #3 (Cover B Bill Maus)(not verified by Diamond), $3.99
Zombies Vs Cheerleaders Volume 2 #3 (Cover C Matt Hebb & Jason Worthington)(not verified by Diamond), $3.99
3D Total Publishing
Art Fundamentals Sc (Slipcased Edition), $49.99
Beginner’s Guide To Creating Manga Art Sc, $24.99
Aam Markosia
Project Luna 1947 Gn, $15.99
Abrams Comicarts
Star Trek The Original Topps Trading Card Series Hc, $19.95
AC Comics
Crypt Of Horror Volume 19 Tp, $29.95
Archaia Entertainment
Mouse Guard Legends Of The Guard Volume 2 #3, $3.50
Archie Comic Publications
Archie 1000-Page Comics Extravaganza Tp, $14.99
Life With Archie #32 (Dean Haspiel Variant Cover), $3.99
Life With Archie #32 (Fernando Ruiz Regular Cover), $3.99
Aspen Comics
Executive Assistant Assassins #15 (Cover A Lori...
3 Finger Prints
Zombies Vs Cheerleaders Volume 2 #3 (Cover A Bill McKay)(not verified by Diamond), $3.99
Zombies Vs Cheerleaders Volume 2 #3 (Cover B Bill Maus)(not verified by Diamond), $3.99
Zombies Vs Cheerleaders Volume 2 #3 (Cover C Matt Hebb & Jason Worthington)(not verified by Diamond), $3.99
3D Total Publishing
Art Fundamentals Sc (Slipcased Edition), $49.99
Beginner’s Guide To Creating Manga Art Sc, $24.99
Aam Markosia
Project Luna 1947 Gn, $15.99
Abrams Comicarts
Star Trek The Original Topps Trading Card Series Hc, $19.95
AC Comics
Crypt Of Horror Volume 19 Tp, $29.95
Archaia Entertainment
Mouse Guard Legends Of The Guard Volume 2 #3, $3.50
Archie Comic Publications
Archie 1000-Page Comics Extravaganza Tp, $14.99
Life With Archie #32 (Dean Haspiel Variant Cover), $3.99
Life With Archie #32 (Fernando Ruiz Regular Cover), $3.99
Aspen Comics
Executive Assistant Assassins #15 (Cover A Lori...
- 9/23/2013
- by Adam B.
- GeekRest
The following is a list of all comic books, graphic novels and special items that will be available this week and shipped to comic book stores who have placed orders for them.
12-gauge Comics
Anti #2 (Of 4), $3.99
3D Total Publishing
Digital Painting Techniques Volume 4 Sc, $49.99
Aam Markosia
Lexian Chronicles Omnibus Gn, $39.99
Long Gone Gn, $15.99
Sleaze Castle Etcetera Volume 1 Incomplete Final Cut Gn (not verified by Diamond), $49.99
Abrams
Star Wars Art Illustration Hc (Limited Edition), Ar
AC Comics
Men Of Mystery #87, $29.95
Ace Books
Patricia Briggs Cry Wolf Volume 1 Alpha And Omega Tp (not verified by Diamond), $22.95
Action Lab Entertainment
Order Of Dagonet #1, $4.99
Alterna Comics
Blood For Stone Gn, $9.99
Horror In The West Gn, $9.99
Amp! Comics For Kids
Lio Volume 1 There’s A Monster In My Socks Tp, $9.99
Anarchy Comics
Dark Revelation #2 (Of 3), $3.99
Antarctic Press
Gold Digger Halloween Special #8 (2012), $3.99
Steampunk Halloween 2012 #1, $3.50
Archie Comics
Kevin Keller #5 (Dan Parent Variant Cover), $2.99
Kevin Keller #5 (Dan Parent...
12-gauge Comics
Anti #2 (Of 4), $3.99
3D Total Publishing
Digital Painting Techniques Volume 4 Sc, $49.99
Aam Markosia
Lexian Chronicles Omnibus Gn, $39.99
Long Gone Gn, $15.99
Sleaze Castle Etcetera Volume 1 Incomplete Final Cut Gn (not verified by Diamond), $49.99
Abrams
Star Wars Art Illustration Hc (Limited Edition), Ar
AC Comics
Men Of Mystery #87, $29.95
Ace Books
Patricia Briggs Cry Wolf Volume 1 Alpha And Omega Tp (not verified by Diamond), $22.95
Action Lab Entertainment
Order Of Dagonet #1, $4.99
Alterna Comics
Blood For Stone Gn, $9.99
Horror In The West Gn, $9.99
Amp! Comics For Kids
Lio Volume 1 There’s A Monster In My Socks Tp, $9.99
Anarchy Comics
Dark Revelation #2 (Of 3), $3.99
Antarctic Press
Gold Digger Halloween Special #8 (2012), $3.99
Steampunk Halloween 2012 #1, $3.50
Archie Comics
Kevin Keller #5 (Dan Parent Variant Cover), $2.99
Kevin Keller #5 (Dan Parent...
- 10/7/2012
- by Adam B.
- GeekRest
The following is a list of all comic books, graphic novels and special items that will be available this week and shipped to comic book stores who have placed orders for them.
12-gauge Comics
Anti #2 (Of 4)(not verified by Diamond), $3.99
3D Total Publishing
Digital Painting Techniques Volume 4 Sc (not verified by Diamond), $49.99
Abrams
Carter Family Don’t Forget This Song Hc, $24.95
Hello Kitty Hello Art Hc, $35.00
Sex Press The Sexual Revolution In The Underground Press 1963-1979 Sc, $40.00
Star Trek The Next Generation 365 Hc, $29.95
Star Wars Art Illustration Hc, $40.00
Too Much Horror Business Hc, $29.95
Action Lab Entertainment
Order Of Dagonet #1 (not verified by Diamond), $4.99
Adhouse Books
White Clay (One Shot), $4.95
Amulet Books
Hereville How Mirka Got Her Sword Gn, $9.95
Archie Comics
Archie #637, $2.99
Archie Love Showdown Tp, $9.99
Betty And Veronica Friends Double Digest #229, $3.99
Life With Archie #23 (Francesco Francavilla Variant Cover), $3.99
Life With Archie #23 (Fernando Ruiz Regular Cover), $3.99
Aspen Comics
Broken Pieces #4, $3.50
Homecoming...
12-gauge Comics
Anti #2 (Of 4)(not verified by Diamond), $3.99
3D Total Publishing
Digital Painting Techniques Volume 4 Sc (not verified by Diamond), $49.99
Abrams
Carter Family Don’t Forget This Song Hc, $24.95
Hello Kitty Hello Art Hc, $35.00
Sex Press The Sexual Revolution In The Underground Press 1963-1979 Sc, $40.00
Star Trek The Next Generation 365 Hc, $29.95
Star Wars Art Illustration Hc, $40.00
Too Much Horror Business Hc, $29.95
Action Lab Entertainment
Order Of Dagonet #1 (not verified by Diamond), $4.99
Adhouse Books
White Clay (One Shot), $4.95
Amulet Books
Hereville How Mirka Got Her Sword Gn, $9.95
Archie Comics
Archie #637, $2.99
Archie Love Showdown Tp, $9.99
Betty And Veronica Friends Double Digest #229, $3.99
Life With Archie #23 (Francesco Francavilla Variant Cover), $3.99
Life With Archie #23 (Fernando Ruiz Regular Cover), $3.99
Aspen Comics
Broken Pieces #4, $3.50
Homecoming...
- 10/1/2012
- by Adam B.
- GeekRest
On this date in...
1979: On The Edge Of Night, Steve saved Paige's life.
2004: On General Hospital, Sam tried to get along with Carly for Jason's sake.
Celebrating a birthday today are:
James Reynolds (Abe, Days Of Our Lives; ex-Henry, Generations) - 65
Nick Stringer (ex-Andy, Holby City; ex-Frank, Coronation Street) - 63
Daniel Hugh Kelly (ex-Winston, As The World Turns; ex-Travis, All My Children; ex-Frank, Ryan's Hope) - 59
Justin Theroux (ex-Gary, Central Park West; ex-Joe, Six Feet Under) - 40
Krissy Carlson (ex-Fancy, Passions; ex-Amy, Sunset Beach; ex-Renata, Undressed) - 32
JoAnna Garcia (ex-Megan, Privileged; ex-Bree, Gossip Girl) - 32
Jon Prescott (ex-Chad, One Life To Live; ex-Mike, As The World Turns) - 30
Katherine Boecher (ex-Bobbi, Undressed) - 30
Ryan Eggold (Ryan, 90210) - 27
Editor's Note: If you would like to submit a piece of soap opera history for this daily column, please email it to editor@welovesoaps.com.
1979: On The Edge Of Night, Steve saved Paige's life.
2004: On General Hospital, Sam tried to get along with Carly for Jason's sake.
Celebrating a birthday today are:
James Reynolds (Abe, Days Of Our Lives; ex-Henry, Generations) - 65
Nick Stringer (ex-Andy, Holby City; ex-Frank, Coronation Street) - 63
Daniel Hugh Kelly (ex-Winston, As The World Turns; ex-Travis, All My Children; ex-Frank, Ryan's Hope) - 59
Justin Theroux (ex-Gary, Central Park West; ex-Joe, Six Feet Under) - 40
Krissy Carlson (ex-Fancy, Passions; ex-Amy, Sunset Beach; ex-Renata, Undressed) - 32
JoAnna Garcia (ex-Megan, Privileged; ex-Bree, Gossip Girl) - 32
Jon Prescott (ex-Chad, One Life To Live; ex-Mike, As The World Turns) - 30
Katherine Boecher (ex-Bobbi, Undressed) - 30
Ryan Eggold (Ryan, 90210) - 27
Editor's Note: If you would like to submit a piece of soap opera history for this daily column, please email it to editor@welovesoaps.com.
- 8/10/2011
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
In La this February and a big fan of the show "Supernatural"? Then get ready to get excited as we are giving away two weekend passes for Creation Entertainment's Salute to Supernatural!
Appearing live Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, February 11-13th, 2011, at the Marriott Los Angeles Airport hotel will be stars Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki (Sunday) along with Jim Beaver (Bobby; Saturday and Sunday), Misha Collins (Castiel; Saturday), Brock Kelly (young Dean; Sunday), Katherine Boecher (Lilith; Friday), Traci Dinwiddi (Pamela Barnes; Saturday), Matt Cohen (young John Winchester; Friday), Amy Gumenick (Mary Winchester; Friday), Richard Speight, Jr. (Trickster/Gabriel; Saturday), Kim Rhodes (Sheriff Jody Mills; Saturday), Mark Sheppard (Crowley; Saturday), and Steven Williams (Rufus Turner; Friday).
To enter to Win tickets, just send us an E-mail Here, and we'll send you to the show on us.
Don't want to risk it? We don't blame you! Guarantee yourself entry and Purchase Your Tickets Here!
Appearing live Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, February 11-13th, 2011, at the Marriott Los Angeles Airport hotel will be stars Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki (Sunday) along with Jim Beaver (Bobby; Saturday and Sunday), Misha Collins (Castiel; Saturday), Brock Kelly (young Dean; Sunday), Katherine Boecher (Lilith; Friday), Traci Dinwiddi (Pamela Barnes; Saturday), Matt Cohen (young John Winchester; Friday), Amy Gumenick (Mary Winchester; Friday), Richard Speight, Jr. (Trickster/Gabriel; Saturday), Kim Rhodes (Sheriff Jody Mills; Saturday), Mark Sheppard (Crowley; Saturday), and Steven Williams (Rufus Turner; Friday).
To enter to Win tickets, just send us an E-mail Here, and we'll send you to the show on us.
Don't want to risk it? We don't blame you! Guarantee yourself entry and Purchase Your Tickets Here!
- 1/28/2011
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Secret agent Bob Ho faces his most challenging mission yet in action-comedy The Spy Next Door, now out on DVD and Blu-ray from Momentum Pictures.
Leading the cast is ultimate martial arts stunt-master Jackie Chan, who also stars in new UK cinema release The Karate Kid.
Starring alongside Chan is Amber Valletta (Hitch, Gamer), Katherine Boecher (Mad Men, Heroes), Billy Ray Cyrus (Hannah Montana), Aaron Shiver (Hamlet 2), George Lopez (Valentine's Day, Beverly Hills Chihuahua) and Magnús Scheving (Sportacus in Lazy Town).
While baby-sitting his girlfriend's three children, former secret agent Bob (Chan) is forced out of retirement when one of the kids accesses top secret information that places them all in danger.
But before he can take on the bad guys, he has to get three unruly youngsters to behave. Bob has to achieve the seemingly impossible without revealing his secret identity.
Directed by Brian Levant (Are We There Yet?...
Leading the cast is ultimate martial arts stunt-master Jackie Chan, who also stars in new UK cinema release The Karate Kid.
Starring alongside Chan is Amber Valletta (Hitch, Gamer), Katherine Boecher (Mad Men, Heroes), Billy Ray Cyrus (Hannah Montana), Aaron Shiver (Hamlet 2), George Lopez (Valentine's Day, Beverly Hills Chihuahua) and Magnús Scheving (Sportacus in Lazy Town).
While baby-sitting his girlfriend's three children, former secret agent Bob (Chan) is forced out of retirement when one of the kids accesses top secret information that places them all in danger.
But before he can take on the bad guys, he has to get three unruly youngsters to behave. Bob has to achieve the seemingly impossible without revealing his secret identity.
Directed by Brian Levant (Are We There Yet?...
- 8/10/2010
- by David Bentley
- The Geek Files
The Spy Next Door is one of Jackie Chan’s latest Kung Fu master-meets-ordinary-nice-guy movies. The fact that Jackie Chan’s stunts are amazing is hardly up for debate; the quickness and precision of his moves, regardless of how many takes he needs, are typically the central focus of any his movies. The unfortunate part of The Spy Next Door is that the actual fighting he does is pretty sparse. So we’re left with a pretty bland story, one that focuses on his relationship with his girlfriend — who also is his next door neighbor — and her children, and how he is able to break down their tough, children exteriors to get on their good sides.
Jackie plays Bob Ho, a kind gentleman who lives the life of an international spy working for the CIA. This double life he leads is unbeknownst to his girlfriend Gillian, and before he pops the question,...
Jackie plays Bob Ho, a kind gentleman who lives the life of an international spy working for the CIA. This double life he leads is unbeknownst to his girlfriend Gillian, and before he pops the question,...
- 5/31/2010
- by Ryan Katona
- JustPressPlay.net
Chicago – “The Spy Next Door” pairs a man who can’t speak English with three kids who can’t act. They’re forced to recite dialogue credited to three writers who are incapable of writing a single line of wit or originality. Worst of all, the film is directed by a man whose last halfway decent family flick was 1992’s “Beethoven.” Rarely has a mainstream release looked so much like Amateur Hour.
Over the last decade or so, director Brian Levant has specialized in making some of the most crass, annoying and audience-insulting films ever to be aimed at an audience under the age of 13 (they include “Jingle All the Way,” “Snow Dogs,” and the appropriately titled “Are We There Yet?”). The main reason I fell for “Beethoven” upon its initial release was because: a.) I was the age of its intended target audience, and b.) the film starred the woefully underrated Charles Grodin,...
Over the last decade or so, director Brian Levant has specialized in making some of the most crass, annoying and audience-insulting films ever to be aimed at an audience under the age of 13 (they include “Jingle All the Way,” “Snow Dogs,” and the appropriately titled “Are We There Yet?”). The main reason I fell for “Beethoven” upon its initial release was because: a.) I was the age of its intended target audience, and b.) the film starred the woefully underrated Charles Grodin,...
- 5/20/2010
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
The Los Angeles Mission will make a difference for the homeless this Easter – with a little help from celebrity friends.
The Mission will serve 3,000 meals, provide Easter baskets with toys for children, and wash the feet of the homeless on Good Friday. Why feet washing? Easter Week foot washing is a Christian tradition – memorializing that Jesus washed the feet of his disciples the night before he was crucified. Many who are on the streets seldom have normal loving human contact – and this outreach of food, foot washing with podiatric care and new shoes is a way of inviting them to learn about the Mission’s services, including its long term program of restoration – in order to get off the streets permanently. The Los Angeles Christian Health Center uses this opportunity to address the foot problems suffered by many on the streets of Skid Row.
Scheduled to attend the event at...
The Mission will serve 3,000 meals, provide Easter baskets with toys for children, and wash the feet of the homeless on Good Friday. Why feet washing? Easter Week foot washing is a Christian tradition – memorializing that Jesus washed the feet of his disciples the night before he was crucified. Many who are on the streets seldom have normal loving human contact – and this outreach of food, foot washing with podiatric care and new shoes is a way of inviting them to learn about the Mission’s services, including its long term program of restoration – in order to get off the streets permanently. The Los Angeles Christian Health Center uses this opportunity to address the foot problems suffered by many on the streets of Skid Row.
Scheduled to attend the event at...
- 3/31/2010
- Look to the Stars
IndiePix has picked up The Crooked Eye for distribution today. The negotiated deal will put the film in the IndiePix library for at least three years. This tale stars Academy Award winner Linda Hunt and Fay Masterson in a story that captures the surreality of dreams. The Crooked Eye has also been shown at several film festivals and the film is already available on Amazon. Directed by D.C. Douglas the synopsis and trailer for this indie short are below.
The synopsis for The Crooked Eye:
A quiet woman goes through her daily drudgery one St. Patrick's Day. A surreal journey that drifts through memories of a recently unraveled marriage. The Crooked Eye dreamily connects the guilty moments that made her world so unreliable" (The Crooked Eye).
Release Date: Available Now.
Director: D. C. Douglas.
Writers: Betty Malicoat, and D.C. Douglas.
Cast: Linda Hunt, Fay Masterson, Katherine Boecher, Joe Duer,...
The synopsis for The Crooked Eye:
A quiet woman goes through her daily drudgery one St. Patrick's Day. A surreal journey that drifts through memories of a recently unraveled marriage. The Crooked Eye dreamily connects the guilty moments that made her world so unreliable" (The Crooked Eye).
Release Date: Available Now.
Director: D. C. Douglas.
Writers: Betty Malicoat, and D.C. Douglas.
Cast: Linda Hunt, Fay Masterson, Katherine Boecher, Joe Duer,...
- 3/30/2010
- by Michael Ross Allen
- 28 Days Later Analysis
AnnaLynne McCord hosts "90210" season wrap party at Eve Nightclub in Las Vegas on February 12, 2010.Photo copyright by Prn / PR Photos. AnnaLynne McCord hosts "90210" season wrap party at Eve Nightclub in Las Vegas on February 12, 2010.Photo copyright by Prn / PR Photos. Katherine Boecher attends as AnnaLynne McCord hosts "90210" season wrap party at Eve Nightclub in Las Vegas on February 12, 2010.Photo copyright by Prn / PR Photos. AnnaLynne McCord, Melissa Hirschenson attend as AnnaLynne McCord hosts "90210" season wrap party at Eve Nightclub in Las Vegas on February 12, 2010.Photo copyright by Prn / PR Photos. AnnaLynne McCord, Melissa Hirschenson attend as AnnaLynne McCord hosts "90210" season wrap party at...
- 2/15/2010
- by James Wray
- Monsters and Critics
By Susan Granger - Jackie Chan is looking for a piece of the lucrative family market with this lame-brained comedy. He plays Bob Ho, a mild-mannered pen importer who moonlights as an undercover CIA agent. He.s just the kind of .honest. guy that his suburban single-mom neighbor Gillian (supermodel Amber Valleta) really wants in her life, but her three kids find him dull as dishwater.
So when Gilliam must leave town to care for a sick relative, boring Bob offers to watch over of her sullen, sarcastic teenage daughter Farren (Madeline Carroll), nerdy technophile son Ian (Will Shandley) and adorable four year-old Nora (Alina Foley) who loves to dress like a Princess, leaving the spy chores to his CIA colleagues (George Lopez, Billy Ray Cyrus) in the Albuquerque office.
Predictably, Bob proves to be totally incompetent around the house. But when Ian accidentally intercepts and downloads on his iPod...
So when Gilliam must leave town to care for a sick relative, boring Bob offers to watch over of her sullen, sarcastic teenage daughter Farren (Madeline Carroll), nerdy technophile son Ian (Will Shandley) and adorable four year-old Nora (Alina Foley) who loves to dress like a Princess, leaving the spy chores to his CIA colleagues (George Lopez, Billy Ray Cyrus) in the Albuquerque office.
Predictably, Bob proves to be totally incompetent around the house. But when Ian accidentally intercepts and downloads on his iPod...
- 1/19/2010
- Arizona Reporter
Jackie Chan's 'The Spy Next Door' movie brought lots of laughs & action. Lionsgate's new action/comedy flick, "The Spy Next Door," starring Jackie Chan hit theaters this weekend,and I must say it was pretty entertaining,delivering a lot of laughs and action fight scenes. It also stars: Madeline Carroll, Alina Foley, George Lopez, Billy Ray Cyrus, Amber Valletta, and Katherine Boecher. "The Spy Next Door" movie revolved around character, Bob Ho (Jackie Chan) and a group of funny kids. Bob is a secret spy who is trying to get out of the biz,but he agrees to take a look at one more secret file for a friend. Bob is also dating a mother, Gillian (Amber Valletta) who has three kids. He wants to marry her, however, she wants to wait until he establishes a good relationship with her kids first. He ends up watching over them,...
- 1/17/2010
- by Andre@ontheflix
- OnTheFlix
Top critics gave Jackie Chan's 'Spy Next Door' movie pretty bad reviews. Lionsgate pictures unleashed it's new Jackie Chan comedy/action flick, "The Spy Next Door" in theaters today. It also stars: Madeline Carroll, Alina Foley, George Lopez, Billy Ray Cyrus, Amber Valletta, and Katherine Boecher. The movie critics sure didn't like this one. They mostly gave it Cs and one D,stating their dislike of the film. Ty Burr from the Boston Globe gave it a C-. He said, "Burnt toast, clogged toilets, and life lessons ensue." Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times gave it a C-. He stated, "Jackie Chan is 55. Just sayin'." Michael Phillips over at the Chicago Tribune rated it a C-. He stated, "It’s hard to imagine anyone being offended, except fans of good comedy." Bill Gibron at Filmcritic.com gave it a D. He said it was, "egregiously dumb."...
- 1/15/2010
- by Chris
- OnTheFlix
High fashion model turned actress!
You may know Katherine Boecher from any one of her appearances on shows like CSI, Heroes, or The Closer just to name a few. Katherine stars as an ex hooker in the upcoming Jackie Chan film The Spy Next Door which hits theaters Jan. 15!
But there’s a lot about this Texas girl that we don’t know! We got Katherine to open up and tell us more about her life!
1. They ate as a cast on The Spy Next Door: Jackie Chan is really big on family style dinners. We would go and share the same dishes and have wine. He would sit and tell us stories about how he used to make 80 cents a day when he first started acting.
2. She wanted to be a horse trainer: I started out in the entertainment world so I could make enough money to get my own horse!
You may know Katherine Boecher from any one of her appearances on shows like CSI, Heroes, or The Closer just to name a few. Katherine stars as an ex hooker in the upcoming Jackie Chan film The Spy Next Door which hits theaters Jan. 15!
But there’s a lot about this Texas girl that we don’t know! We got Katherine to open up and tell us more about her life!
1. They ate as a cast on The Spy Next Door: Jackie Chan is really big on family style dinners. We would go and share the same dishes and have wine. He would sit and tell us stories about how he used to make 80 cents a day when he first started acting.
2. She wanted to be a horse trainer: I started out in the entertainment world so I could make enough money to get my own horse!
- 12/31/2009
- by Chloe Melas
- HollywoodLife
You may think celebs are perfect but even they have things they want to improve on in 2010!
Each year you probably tell yourself that you’ll focus on your diet, spend less money, and exercise all of the time! HollywoodLife.com is here to exclusively bring you some of 2010’s hottest new year’s resolutions! So when you’re racking your brain this New Years Eve allow these to help you out!
Katherine Boecher (starring in Jackie Chan’s new film The Spy Next Door): “My New Year’s resolution is to spend more time with my family. They don’t live here — I have one brother, two sisters, and five nieces and nephews from Southeast Texas.
Emily Blunt: “I want to cook every single day in the month January to be the next Julia Child.”
Justin Bieber: “I want to spend it with my family because...
Each year you probably tell yourself that you’ll focus on your diet, spend less money, and exercise all of the time! HollywoodLife.com is here to exclusively bring you some of 2010’s hottest new year’s resolutions! So when you’re racking your brain this New Years Eve allow these to help you out!
Katherine Boecher (starring in Jackie Chan’s new film The Spy Next Door): “My New Year’s resolution is to spend more time with my family. They don’t live here — I have one brother, two sisters, and five nieces and nephews from Southeast Texas.
Emily Blunt: “I want to cook every single day in the month January to be the next Julia Child.”
Justin Bieber: “I want to spend it with my family because...
- 12/31/2009
- by Chloe Melas
- HollywoodLife
Check out this "Wanted: Babysitter" clip from Lionsgate's "The Spy Next Door," starring Jackie Chan, Lucas Till, Billy Ray Cyrus, Amber Valletta, Katherine Boecher and George Lope. The Brian Levant-directed action comedy reminiscent of "The Pacifier" starring Vin Diesel, is written by Jonathan Bernstein, Jim Greer and Gregory Poirier. While babysitting his neighbor's children, a mild-mannered guy winds up having to fight off secret agents after one of the kids inadvertently downloads a secret code Jackie Chan kicks it into high gear with this hilarious action-comedy that’s fun for the whole family.
- 12/27/2009
- Upcoming-Movies.com
More images have been added for Lionsgate's "The Spy Next Door," starring Jackie Chan, Lucas Till, Billy Ray Cyrus, Amber Valletta, Katherine Boecher and George Lopez. While babysitting his neighbor's children, a mild-mannered guy winds up having to fight off secret agents after one of the kids inadvertently downloads a secret code Jackie Chan kicks it into high gear with this hilarious action-comedy that’s fun for the whole family...
- 12/8/2009
- Upcoming-Movies.com
You may not know the name just yet -- though you will -- but if you're a fan of Dexter (TV), Supernatural (TV) and/or Lost (TV), then you know Mark Pellegrino. Pellegrino, who can boast of 100 film and television credits, played Paul, Rita's (Rita Benz) piece-of-work ex-husband on Dexter (TV), and he's also Lucifer on Supernatural (TV) and the mysterious Jacob on Lost (TV). He'll be back on Supernatural on Nov. 19, in the show's last episode for 2009, "Abandon All Hope," and will return to Lost when that series kicks off its sixth and final season in early 2010. PopStar recently caught up with Pellegrino for an extensive --and exclusive -- two-part interview. Look for part two tomorrow. At this point, when people recognize you on the street, what role is it that they most associate you with? The most feedback I get so far is from Dexter and it usually...
- 11/16/2009
- by ianspelling@corp.popstar.com (Ian Spelling)
- TVStar
After he's said that democracy might not suit China a few months ago, it's surprising that Jackie Chan still interests Hollywood producers. Now, let's leave aside politics, dear readers, and focus on the next film from one of the world's leading action stars (but for how long?). After he had missed the opportunity to play in The Pacifier, Chan has nabbed the role of a... babysitter in a film called The Spy Next Door.
Synopsis:
Bob Ho (Jackie Chan) is a top-spy. One day, his neighbour (Amber Valleta) asks him to babysit her three children (Katherine Boecher, Alina Foley and Will Shadley). However, it appears that Bob has to fight mysterious spies after one of the three children under his supervision had inadvertently downloaded secret codes.
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Further informations:
Release date: January 15, 2010.
Filming location: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.
Budget: Unknown
Other upcoming films from Jackie Chan: Big Soldier; Shaolin; and Kung-Fu Kid.
Synopsis:
Bob Ho (Jackie Chan) is a top-spy. One day, his neighbour (Amber Valleta) asks him to babysit her three children (Katherine Boecher, Alina Foley and Will Shadley). However, it appears that Bob has to fight mysterious spies after one of the three children under his supervision had inadvertently downloaded secret codes.
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Further informations:
Release date: January 15, 2010.
Filming location: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.
Budget: Unknown
Other upcoming films from Jackie Chan: Big Soldier; Shaolin; and Kung-Fu Kid.
- 11/6/2009
- by anhkhoido@hotmail.com (Anh Khoi Do)
- The Cultural Post
Check out the trailer for Lionsgate's "The Spy Next Door" for what looks to be another release only making theatres due to its star presence. It's basically "The Pacifier" rebuffed and, despite how much I admire Jackie Chan as a performer, I doubt I would catch this in...at least in theatres. The family comedy actioner stars also stars Lucas Till, Billy Ray Cyrus, Amber Valletta, Katherine Boecher and George Lopez. While babysitting his neighbor's children, a mild-mannered guy winds up having to fight off secret agents after one of the kids inadvertently downloads a secret code..
- 10/20/2009
- Upcoming-Movies.com
From the guy who brought you “Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins” and “Are We There Yet?” comes Jackie Chan in … “The Spy Next Door”! It’s not just Jackie Chan, either, it’s Billy Ray Cyrus (you know, Hannah Montana’s dad?), George Lopez, and sexy supermodel turned (cinematic) mother of three Amber Valletta. Okay, so it’s basically a movie where Chan makes a fool of himself in the service of comedy, in the tradition of other movie tough guys like Vin Diesel, The Rock, Arnold, etc. You know the drill: tough guy learns that caring for a bunch of overly precocious (but adorable) kids is almost as tough as saving the world blah blah blah. While babysitting his neighbor’s children, a mild-mannered guy winds up having to fight off secret agents after one of the kids inadvertently downloads a secret code. Starring Jackie Chan, Lucas Till, Amber Valletta,...
- 10/19/2009
- by Nix
- Beyond Hollywood
A big portion of the season finale of "Supernatural" has been given through a three-minute clip. Consisting of three different scenes, the sneak peek lacks of the anticipated action but provides the dilemma experienced by each of the Winchester brothers.
In the first clip, Sam talks to Ruby on his decision to go against Dean. In the second clip meanwhile, Dean complains about Sam's attitude to Bobby and got yelled at for being soft. The third and last clip shows Castiel and Zachary approaching Dean for a strategy to kill Lilith.
The fourth season finale airs Thursday, May 14. The official synopsis is read: "The apocalypse is coming, and Sam and Dean prepare for the fight in very different ways. Sam joins Ruby on a final run to kill Lilith (guest star Katherine Boecher), while Castiel and Zachariah (guest star Kurt Fuller) tell Dean it's time to play his part in stopping Lucifer.
In the first clip, Sam talks to Ruby on his decision to go against Dean. In the second clip meanwhile, Dean complains about Sam's attitude to Bobby and got yelled at for being soft. The third and last clip shows Castiel and Zachary approaching Dean for a strategy to kill Lilith.
The fourth season finale airs Thursday, May 14. The official synopsis is read: "The apocalypse is coming, and Sam and Dean prepare for the fight in very different ways. Sam joins Ruby on a final run to kill Lilith (guest star Katherine Boecher), while Castiel and Zachariah (guest star Kurt Fuller) tell Dean it's time to play his part in stopping Lucifer.
- 5/9/2009
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
The season finale of "Supernatural" will air next week, May 14 with the apocalypse finally arriving. Sam and Dean prepare for the fight in very different ways. Sam joins Ruby on a final run to kill Lilith (guest star Katherine Boecher), while Castiel and Zachariah (guest star Kurt Fuller) tell Dean it's time to play his part in stopping Lucifer.
Creator Eric Kripke who directs the episode, has shared some hints to TV Guide regarding the characters on the verge of Apocalypse. He said, "The Apocalypse is coming down to the wire, and it's time for Dean to play his part. While we're on the subject, besides Zach and Cass, a lot of the Angel gang are coming back. Anna makes an appearance, and even the Prophet Chuck pops in for a bit."
He also confirmed that there will be a "big cliffhanger" as well as major deaths that will affect...
Creator Eric Kripke who directs the episode, has shared some hints to TV Guide regarding the characters on the verge of Apocalypse. He said, "The Apocalypse is coming down to the wire, and it's time for Dean to play his part. While we're on the subject, besides Zach and Cass, a lot of the Angel gang are coming back. Anna makes an appearance, and even the Prophet Chuck pops in for a bit."
He also confirmed that there will be a "big cliffhanger" as well as major deaths that will affect...
- 5/8/2009
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Jackie Chan is a "Big Soldier." The actor has been keeping a tight lid on this project for a few months now. The $25 million project which has been filming in the Yunnan province using just mainland Chinese crew, stars Chan who produces and writes the film which focuses on three people and a horse. Also cast are Li Hom, Ling Peng and Yoo Seung-Jun. "The film is set during the Warring States Period. I play a big soldier, and Lee Hom plays a junior soldier. It's an action picture with black humor plus a bit of romance," Chan told a news conference on Tuesday. Chan has completed production on Brian Levant's "The Spy Next Door" action comedy which includes Lucas Till, Billy Ray Cyrus, Amber Valletta, Katherine Boecher and George Lopez. ...
- 4/8/2009
- Upcoming-Movies.com
The 26th Annual Miami International Film Festival (Miff) has selected seven films, including Demi Moore directed "Streak," from the United States to compete in their shorts program this March. A total of nineteen highly regarded films with women-centric story lines, are selected from all over the world.
"Streak," about a college senior struggling with self-acceptance, is directed by Demi Moore and stars Brittany Snow, Madeline Zima and Demi's daughter, Rumer Willis. The film is inspired by a true story that was submitted to Glamour Magazine's Reel Moments contest.
After generating interest at Cannes, Venice and The Hamptons, the Natalie Portman's directorial debut, "Eve," is another high-profile short selected by Miff. The film stars Lauren Bacall, Ben Gazzara and Olivia Thirlby in a story that revolves around a girl who accidentally intrudes on her grandmother's romantic date.
"The Crooked Eye," directed by actor and voice over artist D.C. Douglas, is...
"Streak," about a college senior struggling with self-acceptance, is directed by Demi Moore and stars Brittany Snow, Madeline Zima and Demi's daughter, Rumer Willis. The film is inspired by a true story that was submitted to Glamour Magazine's Reel Moments contest.
After generating interest at Cannes, Venice and The Hamptons, the Natalie Portman's directorial debut, "Eve," is another high-profile short selected by Miff. The film stars Lauren Bacall, Ben Gazzara and Olivia Thirlby in a story that revolves around a girl who accidentally intrudes on her grandmother's romantic date.
"The Crooked Eye," directed by actor and voice over artist D.C. Douglas, is...
- 2/17/2009
- icelebz.com
The 20-minute drama "The Crooked Eye" has been selected to be screened in competition for the 26th annual Miami International Film Festival.
The film short, which was filmed entirely on green screen for two days, is based on the short story of the same name by Betty Malicoat. It stars Fay Masterson, Katherine Boecher, and D.C. Douglas, and is narrated by Linda Hunt.
Douglas, the author's son, adapted, directed and edited the film that is described as an internal psychological portrait.
The Miff will be held from March 6 to 15, 2009.
The film short, which was filmed entirely on green screen for two days, is based on the short story of the same name by Betty Malicoat. It stars Fay Masterson, Katherine Boecher, and D.C. Douglas, and is narrated by Linda Hunt.
Douglas, the author's son, adapted, directed and edited the film that is described as an internal psychological portrait.
The Miff will be held from March 6 to 15, 2009.
- 12/30/2008
- icelebz.com
We know him as the man who made the radios go wild with "Achey Breaky" hearts, and he who holds the loins that made Miley, but could Billy Ray Cyrus soon become that tough action spy?
The Hollywood Reporter posts that Cyrus, George Lopez, Amber Valletta, and Katherine Boecher have joined Jackie Chan's upcoming comedy The Spy Next Door. Chan plays a man who helps out his neighbors by babysitting their children. In a twist of bad luck for the guy, one accidentally downloads a code and he must protect the tykes from secret agents. They're lucky Kenneth from 30 Rock wasn't the babysitter... Lopez is "a CIA agent who might not be all the he appears," Cyrus is an agent as well, Valletta is mom, and since we're in spy-land, there are Russian shoes that will be filled by Boecher.
I think it's safe to presume how this will turn out.
The Hollywood Reporter posts that Cyrus, George Lopez, Amber Valletta, and Katherine Boecher have joined Jackie Chan's upcoming comedy The Spy Next Door. Chan plays a man who helps out his neighbors by babysitting their children. In a twist of bad luck for the guy, one accidentally downloads a code and he must protect the tykes from secret agents. They're lucky Kenneth from 30 Rock wasn't the babysitter... Lopez is "a CIA agent who might not be all the he appears," Cyrus is an agent as well, Valletta is mom, and since we're in spy-land, there are Russian shoes that will be filled by Boecher.
I think it's safe to presume how this will turn out.
- 11/28/2008
- by Monika Bartyzel
- Cinematical
Jackie Chan is getting some unlikely company for his upcoming movie. Admittedly, I wouldn't have instantly picked Chris Tucker or Owen Wilson to act alongside the kung-fu artist, and those have worked out pretty well in the past, but the cast of his next movie, The Spy Next Door, just might put Chan in the most bizarre crowd yet. First of all, the plot of the movie puts Chan acting opposite several young kids, with Chan playing a neighbor who is asked to babysit and then finds himself forced to protect one of the kids after they accidentally download a secret code. Beyond the kids though, The Hollywood Reporter announced that now George Lopez (Beverly Hills Chihuahua), Amber Valetta (Transporter 2), Katherine Boecher (Crossroads), and Billy Ray Cyrus (Hannah Montana) have joined the cast as well. That's right - a comedian, an action actress, a dramatic actress, and the creator...
- 11/25/2008
- cinemablend.com
George Lopez, Billy Ray Cyrus, Amber Valletta and Katherine Boecher are the latest to join Jackie Chan in Brian Levant's new comedy "The Spy Next Door."
Chan plays a man who babysits his neighbor’s kids and ends up batting a bunch of secret agents after one of the youngsters accidentally downloads a secret code from the Web.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Lopez and Cyrus star as two CIA agents, while Valletta plays the children's mother. Boecher is on board as a Russian operative.
Valletta's credits include "Hitch" and "Transporter 2." She will next star in Brian Taylor and Mark Neveldine's "Game." As for Lopez, he most recently did some voice work in Disney's "Beverly Hills Chihuahua." Cyrus will next be seen in "Hannah Montana: The Movie."
Chan recently starred in “The Forbidden Kingdom.” He also recently completed filming “The Shinjuku Incident,” an action drama about a Chinese...
Chan plays a man who babysits his neighbor’s kids and ends up batting a bunch of secret agents after one of the youngsters accidentally downloads a secret code from the Web.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Lopez and Cyrus star as two CIA agents, while Valletta plays the children's mother. Boecher is on board as a Russian operative.
Valletta's credits include "Hitch" and "Transporter 2." She will next star in Brian Taylor and Mark Neveldine's "Game." As for Lopez, he most recently did some voice work in Disney's "Beverly Hills Chihuahua." Cyrus will next be seen in "Hannah Montana: The Movie."
Chan recently starred in “The Forbidden Kingdom.” He also recently completed filming “The Shinjuku Incident,” an action drama about a Chinese...
- 11/24/2008
- by Franck Tabouring
- screeninglog.com
Country music singer Billy Ray Cyrus is joining Jackie Chan's new action comedy film "The Spy Next Door."
The film will center on a man, played by the Asian action star, asked to babysit his neighbor's kids, all the while protecting them from dangerous foreign agents after one of the children accidentally downloads a code.
Cyrus, teen star Miley Cyrus' TV and real-life dad, will play a CIA agent, along with actor George Lopez.
Supermodel Amber Valleta and Katherine Boecher will also star, playing the kids' mother and a Russian underworld operative respectively.
The film will center on a man, played by the Asian action star, asked to babysit his neighbor's kids, all the while protecting them from dangerous foreign agents after one of the children accidentally downloads a code.
Cyrus, teen star Miley Cyrus' TV and real-life dad, will play a CIA agent, along with actor George Lopez.
Supermodel Amber Valleta and Katherine Boecher will also star, playing the kids' mother and a Russian underworld operative respectively.
- 11/24/2008
- icelebz.com
Country singer Billy Ray Cyrus has landed a part in "The Spy Next Door". Joining Jackie Chan in the new action comedy feature film, he will trade his Robby Ray Stewart character in "Hannah Montana" with a CIA agent role, as The Hollywood Reporter claimed.
In the movie, he will also share screen with other recently signed actors, George Lopez, Amber Valletta and Katherine Boecher. This role won't be Cyrus' first feature film credit as he has taken on minor role in 2001 mystery movie "Mulholland Drive" and 2004 Kim Basinger-starring film, "Elvis Has Left the Building".
While Cyrus will play a CIA agent, Lopez is set to star as another agent who might not be all that he appears. Furthermore, Valletta will be portraying the kids' mother, and Boecher will take the role of a Russian underworld operative.
Starring Jackie Chan, "The Spy Next Door" revolves around a man who...
In the movie, he will also share screen with other recently signed actors, George Lopez, Amber Valletta and Katherine Boecher. This role won't be Cyrus' first feature film credit as he has taken on minor role in 2001 mystery movie "Mulholland Drive" and 2004 Kim Basinger-starring film, "Elvis Has Left the Building".
While Cyrus will play a CIA agent, Lopez is set to star as another agent who might not be all that he appears. Furthermore, Valletta will be portraying the kids' mother, and Boecher will take the role of a Russian underworld operative.
Starring Jackie Chan, "The Spy Next Door" revolves around a man who...
- 11/24/2008
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Regular readers may know that the Empire glass is almost always half-full. But now and again a movie comes along that sounds so toe-curlingly awful that we try to banish it from our minds, in the hope that if we don’t mention it, Hollywood might forget to make it. Sadly, that doesn’t work, and so here we are, informing you that George Lopez, Billy Ray Cyrus, Amber Valletta and Katherine Boecher – at least two of whom are very rich and don’t need the money – have signed on to appear alongside Jackie Chan and his incredible disappearing dignity in The Spy Next Door, an action comedy from hack extraordinaire, Brian Levant. If you recall, the movie appears to be a cross between Home Alone and The Pacifier that sees Chan forced to protect his neighbour’s kids from nasty secret agents after one of them downloads a secret code off the internet.
- 11/24/2008
- EmpireOnline
George Lopez, Billy Ray Cyrus, Amber Valletta and Katherine Boecher have joined Jackie Chan for "The Spy Next Door."
Brian Levant is directing the Relativity comedy, which is being produced by Robert Simonds and Ryan Kavanaugh.
The movie centers on a man (Chan) asked to baby-sit his neighbor's children who must protect them from secret agents after one of the kids accidentally downloads a code.
Lopez is a CIA agent who might not be all that he appears; Cyrus is another agent. Valletta is the kids' mom, while Boecher plays a Russian underworld operative. The film is lensing in Albuquerque, N.M.
Lopez, repped by CAA, most recently had a voice role in "Beverly Hills Chihuahua." Cyrus, repped by UTA and Morey Management Group, next stars in "Hannah Montana: The Movie."
Valletta, who appeared in "Transporter 2," is repped by Icm and Untitled. Boecher, repped by Innovative and Matt Sherman Management,...
Brian Levant is directing the Relativity comedy, which is being produced by Robert Simonds and Ryan Kavanaugh.
The movie centers on a man (Chan) asked to baby-sit his neighbor's children who must protect them from secret agents after one of the kids accidentally downloads a code.
Lopez is a CIA agent who might not be all that he appears; Cyrus is another agent. Valletta is the kids' mom, while Boecher plays a Russian underworld operative. The film is lensing in Albuquerque, N.M.
Lopez, repped by CAA, most recently had a voice role in "Beverly Hills Chihuahua." Cyrus, repped by UTA and Morey Management Group, next stars in "Hannah Montana: The Movie."
Valletta, who appeared in "Transporter 2," is repped by Icm and Untitled. Boecher, repped by Innovative and Matt Sherman Management,...
- 11/24/2008
- by By Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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