Currently in preproduction, the ‘Old West’ feature “Butch Cassidy’s Forgotten Outlaw”, is written and directed by Nik Tizekker, starring Rj Mitte, Lesley Ann Warren, Lorenzo Lamas, Cathy Moriarty, Costas Mandylor, John Schneider, Aaron Schwartz, James Duval, Eric Nelsen and Hudson West
“…during the late 1800’s, ‘Bub Meek’ helplessly watches his best friend ‘Robert LeRoy Parker’ aka ‘Butch Cassidy’, rise to infamy as a butcher, thief, robber, cattle rustler, bank, train robber and the leader of a gang of criminal outlaws known as the ‘Wild Bunch’.
“Parker engaged in criminal activity for more than a decade at the end of the 19th century and the early 20th century, but the pressures of being pursued by law enforcement, notably the ‘Pinkerton’ detective agency, forced him to flee the US with his partner in crime, ‘Harry Longabaugh’, aka the ‘Sundance Kid’, and ‘Etta Place’.
“The trio traveled first to Argentina and then to Bolivia,...
“…during the late 1800’s, ‘Bub Meek’ helplessly watches his best friend ‘Robert LeRoy Parker’ aka ‘Butch Cassidy’, rise to infamy as a butcher, thief, robber, cattle rustler, bank, train robber and the leader of a gang of criminal outlaws known as the ‘Wild Bunch’.
“Parker engaged in criminal activity for more than a decade at the end of the 19th century and the early 20th century, but the pressures of being pursued by law enforcement, notably the ‘Pinkerton’ detective agency, forced him to flee the US with his partner in crime, ‘Harry Longabaugh’, aka the ‘Sundance Kid’, and ‘Etta Place’.
“The trio traveled first to Argentina and then to Bolivia,...
- 5/18/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
On the JoBlo Movies YouTube channel, we will be posting one full movie every day of the week, giving viewers the chance to watch them entirely free of charge. Today’s Free Movie of the Day is the horror movie The Bone Box, which marked the feature debut of writer/director Luke Genton – and this really is a textbook first feature.
First-time filmmakers are often advised to make something that takes place in as few locations as possible, ideally just one for most of the running time, and with few characters. There’s no shame in it. A lot of notable directors have gotten their start with movies that follow this advice. Sam Raimi’s The Evil Dead takes place in one location and has very few characters. George A. Romero’s Night of the Living Dead also does, for the most part (he did need a lot of zombie...
First-time filmmakers are often advised to make something that takes place in as few locations as possible, ideally just one for most of the running time, and with few characters. There’s no shame in it. A lot of notable directors have gotten their start with movies that follow this advice. Sam Raimi’s The Evil Dead takes place in one location and has very few characters. George A. Romero’s Night of the Living Dead also does, for the most part (he did need a lot of zombie...
- 1/6/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Back together again. If you miss the original Gossip Girl cast, we've got a moment of déjà vu for you. In an Aug. 22 Instagram post, Aaron Schwartz (who played Vanya on the hit series) uploaded a photo sharing a mini reunion with fellow cast members including Zuzanna Szadkowski, Chace Crawford, Jessica Szohr and Ed Westwick. In a series of photos shared by Schwartz, he's seen smiling and hanging out with his former co-stars—one image even shows Schwartz and Szadkowski out for barbecue together! Szadkowski also posted a pic of the reunited gang with caption: "briefly #reunited" The reunion happened...
- 8/24/2022
- E! Online
Adam begins to revert to his old ways. Pic credit: CBS
The Young and the Restless spoilers for next week’s episodes of the hit CBS soap opera tease that life in Genoa City is getting pretty intense.
Front and center remains the fallout of the night Ashland (Robert Newman) died.
It’s a story that will continue to be at the forefront until November sweeps and possibly beyond as new developments in the case emerge.
Another hot-button story is Phyllis (Michelle Stafford) and Nikki’s (Melody Thomas Scott) pursuit of bringing down Diane (Susan Walters).
The writers are also setting the stage for two new pairings that aren’t going to make too many Y&r fans happy.
As the temperatures cool down outside, things are still heating up on the hit daytime drama. Let’s see what’s coming up.
Victor and Adam make bold moves
Since Victor (Eric Braeden) betrayed him again,...
The Young and the Restless spoilers for next week’s episodes of the hit CBS soap opera tease that life in Genoa City is getting pretty intense.
Front and center remains the fallout of the night Ashland (Robert Newman) died.
It’s a story that will continue to be at the forefront until November sweeps and possibly beyond as new developments in the case emerge.
Another hot-button story is Phyllis (Michelle Stafford) and Nikki’s (Melody Thomas Scott) pursuit of bringing down Diane (Susan Walters).
The writers are also setting the stage for two new pairings that aren’t going to make too many Y&r fans happy.
As the temperatures cool down outside, things are still heating up on the hit daytime drama. Let’s see what’s coming up.
Victor and Adam make bold moves
Since Victor (Eric Braeden) betrayed him again,...
- 8/19/2022
- by Rachelle Lewis
- Monsters and Critics
(Welcome to The Daily Stream, an ongoing series in which the /Film team shares what they've been watching, why it's worth checking out, and where you can stream it.)
The Movie: "Heavyweights"
Where You Can Stream It: Disney+
The Pitch: Teenager Gerry Garner (Aaron Schwartz) is excited to hang out with his friends and enjoy his summer vacation, only to come home from the last day of school to an intervention from his parents regarding his weight. Without his knowledge or consent, Gerry is being sent off to Camp Hope, a weight loss camp for boys run by The Bushkins (Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara). Gerry is initially against the idea, but after meeting veteran camper Roy (Kenan Thompson) and the enthusiastic camp counselor Pat Finley (Tom McGowan), Gerry thinks this summer might not be so bad after all.
Unfortunately, all of that changes when the Bushkins announce that...
The Movie: "Heavyweights"
Where You Can Stream It: Disney+
The Pitch: Teenager Gerry Garner (Aaron Schwartz) is excited to hang out with his friends and enjoy his summer vacation, only to come home from the last day of school to an intervention from his parents regarding his weight. Without his knowledge or consent, Gerry is being sent off to Camp Hope, a weight loss camp for boys run by The Bushkins (Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara). Gerry is initially against the idea, but after meeting veteran camper Roy (Kenan Thompson) and the enthusiastic camp counselor Pat Finley (Tom McGowan), Gerry thinks this summer might not be so bad after all.
Unfortunately, all of that changes when the Bushkins announce that...
- 8/17/2022
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Gossip Girl celebrated the fifth night of Hanukkah by blessing us with the biggest reunion of characters from the original series yet.
In a well-intended effort to boost her mother’s fashion career, Audrey finagled a pair of invitations to a Hanukkah dinner with a Council of Fashion Designers of America board member — also known as Eleanor Waldorf.
More from TVLineAnd Just Like That... Trailer: Meet the Sex and the City Gals' New Friends (and Grown-Up Kids) in New Sneak PeekLucy Hale Shares Her Advice for the Next Generation of Pretty Little LiarsSanitized Birds of Prey Movie Edit Mistakenly Uploaded...
In a well-intended effort to boost her mother’s fashion career, Audrey finagled a pair of invitations to a Hanukkah dinner with a Council of Fashion Designers of America board member — also known as Eleanor Waldorf.
More from TVLineAnd Just Like That... Trailer: Meet the Sex and the City Gals' New Friends (and Grown-Up Kids) in New Sneak PeekLucy Hale Shares Her Advice for the Next Generation of Pretty Little LiarsSanitized Birds of Prey Movie Edit Mistakenly Uploaded...
- 12/2/2021
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
Aaron Schwartz is a textbook example of how the fat kid from a favorite 90s movie can grow up to become someone you might not expect. For all that anyone knew he’d done the movie Heavyweights and then called it quits, but nothing could be further from the truth since he’s been staying busy for quite a few years now and has been a part of a few projects that people obviously have no idea about. During his time on The Mighty Ducks, he played the role of Dave Karp, a young kid that was pretty hefty and had a
Whatever Happened to Aaron Schwartz?...
Whatever Happened to Aaron Schwartz?...
- 4/26/2021
- by Tom
- TVovermind.com
"You do what you gotta do." Lionsgate has revealed a new official trailer for a gritty L.A. crime drama titled Adverse, from filmmaker Brian A. Metcalf. This originally premiered at the Fantasporto Film Festival in Portugal last year before lockdowns began, and has been waiting for a release ever since then. It will not get a direct-to-vod release in March. Thomas Ian Nicholas stars as Ethan, a ride-share driver who discovers his sister is in debt to a dangerous crime syndicate. He ends up in over his head trying to free her. The cast includes Mickey Rourke as the drug lord, with Sean Astin, Penelope Ann Miller, Aaron Schwartz, and Lou Diamond Phillips. Looks like a mash-up of Drive and Collateral with all the usual crime tropes. Here's the two official trailers (+ two posters) for Brian A. Metcalf's Adverse, direct from YouTube: In this drama / suspense film, a...
- 1/12/2021
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Exclusive: Mickey Rourke, Lou Diamond Phillips, Penelope Ann Miller, Sean Astin, Kelly Arjen (Strange Ones) and Thomas Ian Nicholas (Please Give, Rules of Attraction) will star in Adverse, an indie neo-noir drama written and to be directed by Brian A. Metcalf.
The film hails from Red Compass Media in association with Black Jellybeans Productions. It’s about a man who tries to save his younger sister after he discovers she is addicted to drugs and caught in a seedy underworld. Rourke will star as Kaden, the underworld boss who runs operations and who hires Ethan (Nicholas), a rideshare driver who discovers his younger sister (Arjen) has become entangled in drugs and debt.
Phillips will play Dr. Cruz, a parole officer who tries to prevent Ethan from going back to his old habits.
The film hails from Red Compass Media in association with Black Jellybeans Productions. It’s about a man who tries to save his younger sister after he discovers she is addicted to drugs and caught in a seedy underworld. Rourke will star as Kaden, the underworld boss who runs operations and who hires Ethan (Nicholas), a rideshare driver who discovers his younger sister (Arjen) has become entangled in drugs and debt.
Phillips will play Dr. Cruz, a parole officer who tries to prevent Ethan from going back to his old habits.
- 10/30/2018
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
[[tmz:video id="0_vza43056"]] Aaron Schwartz -- whose first acting role was playing Dave Karp in "The Mighty Ducks" way back in 1992 -- is stoked the Quack Attack is coming back, and says he wants a piece of the action. Aaron tells TMZ he's been in contact with some people involved with bringing the 'Ducks' back, and now that it's reportedly green-lit for a TV series reboot ... he's holding out hope he can play a part. Karp #11 #FbF #themightyducks...
- 1/27/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
"Heavyweights" actor Joseph Wayne Miller, who played Salami Sam in the '90s hit has died ... TMZ has learned. Miller's mother, Patricia, tells us her son died in his sleep Tuesday in Chicago. We're told his girlfriend found his body. So far the cause of death is unknown ... but Patricia says he suffered from sleep apnea. Rest In Peace buddy...
- 1/10/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
A camping trip takes a turn into unsettling territory in the new film Desolation, which comes out this week and is teased in a new batch of images in today's Horror Highlights. We also have a December contest from our friends at Comet TV, the trailer for the new horror film The Bone Box, and details on the star-studded cast of Surge of Power: The Stuff of Heroes.
New Stills from Desolation: IFC Midnight will release Desolation in select theaters and on VOD and digital platforms on December 15th, including special Q&A screenings:
"New York City
Special Advance Screening on Thursday, December 14, at 9pm at the IFC Center with Q&A with editor Alexander Frasse, producer Kim Patton, associate producer Ned Donovan, and composer Marcus Bagala. Tickets available here: http://www.ifccenter.com/films/desolation/
L.A.
Opening Night Q&A on Friday, December 15 (9:05pm show), with director Sam Patton,...
New Stills from Desolation: IFC Midnight will release Desolation in select theaters and on VOD and digital platforms on December 15th, including special Q&A screenings:
"New York City
Special Advance Screening on Thursday, December 14, at 9pm at the IFC Center with Q&A with editor Alexander Frasse, producer Kim Patton, associate producer Ned Donovan, and composer Marcus Bagala. Tickets available here: http://www.ifccenter.com/films/desolation/
L.A.
Opening Night Q&A on Friday, December 15 (9:05pm show), with director Sam Patton,...
- 12/14/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2' with Chris Pratt as Chris Pratt Star-Lord a.k.a. Peter Quill and Drax (voice by Dave Bautista): When 'the pressure to be good isn't as intense as the pressure to not be bad.' 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2': Entertaining pop culture references help to alleviate James Gunn's 'weight of obligation' Pull up a chair, gather your friends, and warm up those texting thumbs: the hour is nigh for our biannual ritual of packing ourselves into theaters and watching the ultra-caffeinated exploits of whichever Marvel superheroes we're obligated to obsess over this time. Punishment for non-compliance is harsh; your Facebook feed will be clogged with posts about a topic to which you are indifferent, the modern definition of social pariah. This time, it's Guardians of the Galaxy, a second-tier Marvel property whose refreshingly saucy first film, released in 2014, earned $773 million worldwide.
- 5/1/2017
- by Mark Keizer
- Alt Film Guide
Seth Metoyer,
MoreHorror.com
Horror film 'The Bone Box' has recently begun principal photography in La.
The film is about a grave robber who comes to believe he's being haunted by those he stole from. Not all graves are quiet.
Check out some of the first stills below the official release.
From The Press Release
The Bone Box is a horror film that began principal photography on April 10th in Los Angeles. Written, directed and produced by newcomer Luke Genton, the film tells the story of a grave robber who comes to believe that he’s being haunted by those he stole from. The Bone Box is a character-driven ghost story in the vein of The Others and Insidious.
The film stars Michelle Krusiec (The Invitation), Maria Olsen (Starry Eyes, Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief), and newcomer Gareth Koorzen. Rounding out the cast is Jamie Bernadette...
MoreHorror.com
Horror film 'The Bone Box' has recently begun principal photography in La.
The film is about a grave robber who comes to believe he's being haunted by those he stole from. Not all graves are quiet.
Check out some of the first stills below the official release.
From The Press Release
The Bone Box is a horror film that began principal photography on April 10th in Los Angeles. Written, directed and produced by newcomer Luke Genton, the film tells the story of a grave robber who comes to believe that he’s being haunted by those he stole from. The Bone Box is a character-driven ghost story in the vein of The Others and Insidious.
The film stars Michelle Krusiec (The Invitation), Maria Olsen (Starry Eyes, Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief), and newcomer Gareth Koorzen. Rounding out the cast is Jamie Bernadette...
- 4/28/2017
- by admin
- MoreHorror
James Gunn fans received a surprise gift to tide them over until the trailer for “The Belko Experiment” drops later this week: A first teaser from the film.
Read More: ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’: James Gunn Fires Back at Critics of Colorblind Casting
“The full ‘The Belko Experiment’ trailer will be out in a few days,” Gunn wrote on his Facebook page on Saturday. “Until then, here’s a little taste.” Gunn wrote the script for the movie, which was directed by Greg McLean (“The Darkness”). The action-horror film stars Tony Goldwyn, Gunn’s younger brother Sean Gunn, Michael Rooker, Adria Arjona, John McGinley and John Gallagher Jr. Here’s the official synopsis:
Office politics turns into a real-life survival of the fittest when a group of co-workers are forced into a sick game of kill or be killed by sinister forces who lock down their building.
Gunn is currently in...
Read More: ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’: James Gunn Fires Back at Critics of Colorblind Casting
“The full ‘The Belko Experiment’ trailer will be out in a few days,” Gunn wrote on his Facebook page on Saturday. “Until then, here’s a little taste.” Gunn wrote the script for the movie, which was directed by Greg McLean (“The Darkness”). The action-horror film stars Tony Goldwyn, Gunn’s younger brother Sean Gunn, Michael Rooker, Adria Arjona, John McGinley and John Gallagher Jr. Here’s the official synopsis:
Office politics turns into a real-life survival of the fittest when a group of co-workers are forced into a sick game of kill or be killed by sinister forces who lock down their building.
Gunn is currently in...
- 11/28/2016
- by Graham Winfrey
- Indiewire
Aaron Schwartz has definitely grown up since his fat-camp days in fan-fave movie Heavyweights. And boy has time worked in his favor. The 34-year-old has dropped those pounds and is now smoking hot! It's been 20 years since the classic Disney movie hit theaters, and Schwartz is almost unrecognizable! The heartthrob actor even had to re-introduce himself to his on-screen dad Jeffrey Tambor after running into him in New York. In honor of the Heavyweights anniversary, The Huffington Post sat down with Schwartz and caught up with what the hunk is up to today. Schwartz described what it was like to work on set with Judd Apatow, who was only in his mid-20s at the time. "Just watching that guy...
- 9/25/2015
- E! Online
It's hard to believe it's been over 20 years since we had "the best damn summer of our lives," thanks to "Heavyweights." To celebrate the movie's big milestone, Huffington Post tracked down Aaron Schwartz -- and wow, does he look different! The now-34-year-old actor, who played Gerry in the funny flick and Karp in "Mighty Ducks," stepped away from acting as a teen but has since made his return to the big screen. "I did 'Pete & Pete' after 'Heavyweights.' I was working since the time I was 10 until I was 16. It got to the point where I was like, 'I need a break. I need to visit family out in Israel and relax,' and it turned into 10 years," he told the outlet. "So when I got back into it, I did 'Guiding Light,' which was a soap opera just recently canceled. I did 'Gossip Girl' for about 4 seasons.
- 9/24/2015
- by tooFab Staff
- TooFab
Kyle Patrick Alvarez’s The Stanford Prison Experiment has received the Alfred P Sloan Feature Film Prize and a $20,000 cash award as the Sundance Institute announced Science-In-Film honourees.
Jonathan Minard and Scott Rashap earned the Sundance Institute / Sloan Fellowship for Archive while Jon Noble (Tyfus), Cutter Hodierne and John Hibey (Otzi) have been awarded Sundance Institute / Sloan Commissioning Grants presented through Sundance Institute’s Feature Film Program.
The Sundance Institute Science-in-Film Initiative is made possible by a grant from the Alfred P Sloan Foundation.
“Independent film can illustrate the importance and unique application of math, science and technology in our world,” said Sundance Institute executive director Keri Putnam. “The Sundance Institute Science-in-Film Initiative, with critical support from the Alfred P Sloan Foundation, is a great way to encourage production of thoughtful work surrounding these imperative topics which make a lasting impact on audiences.”
Doron Weber, vp of programmes at the Alfred P Sloan Foundation, said: “We are...
Jonathan Minard and Scott Rashap earned the Sundance Institute / Sloan Fellowship for Archive while Jon Noble (Tyfus), Cutter Hodierne and John Hibey (Otzi) have been awarded Sundance Institute / Sloan Commissioning Grants presented through Sundance Institute’s Feature Film Program.
The Sundance Institute Science-in-Film Initiative is made possible by a grant from the Alfred P Sloan Foundation.
“Independent film can illustrate the importance and unique application of math, science and technology in our world,” said Sundance Institute executive director Keri Putnam. “The Sundance Institute Science-in-Film Initiative, with critical support from the Alfred P Sloan Foundation, is a great way to encourage production of thoughtful work surrounding these imperative topics which make a lasting impact on audiences.”
Doron Weber, vp of programmes at the Alfred P Sloan Foundation, said: “We are...
- 2/3/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
I just showed my kids the The Mighty Ducks for the first time recently, and they seemed to enjoy it. Now they want to be hockey players. I was surprised to learn that over the weekend there was a Mighty Ducks reunion for the 20th anniversary of the release of D2: The Mighty Ducks. I seriously can't believe it's been 20 years since the sequel came out! That makes me feel really old. The cast came together and posted photos of the event on Instagram, but one of the best ones was when they got together to form the famous "Flying V" from the movie. The photo above came with the follow caption:
"Flying V!!!! Scott Whyte, Aaron Schwartz, Colombe Jacobsen, mike Vitar, Stephen Herek, rob Lieberman, Vincent Larusso, @garretth Elden Henden, Carsten Norwgard, Jordan Kerner, Brandon Adams, Danny Tamborelli, Asron Lohr, Maria Ellingsen, Matt Dohery, Shawn Weiss #mightyducks #mD2 #20yearreunion...
"Flying V!!!! Scott Whyte, Aaron Schwartz, Colombe Jacobsen, mike Vitar, Stephen Herek, rob Lieberman, Vincent Larusso, @garretth Elden Henden, Carsten Norwgard, Jordan Kerner, Brandon Adams, Danny Tamborelli, Asron Lohr, Maria Ellingsen, Matt Dohery, Shawn Weiss #mightyducks #mD2 #20yearreunion...
- 9/23/2014
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
The Sundance Film Festival has unveiled its 2014 Competition lineup, made up of several categories. The 30th edition of the event will take place between January 16th-26th in the new year.
U.S. Dramatic Competition
Camp X-Ray (Peter Sattler)
Cold in July (Jim Mickle)
Dear White People (Justin Simien)
Fishing Without Nets (Cutter Hodierne)
John's Pocket (John Slattery)
Happy Christmas (Joe Swanberg)
Hellion (Kat Candler)
Infinitely Polar Bear (Maya Forbes)
Jamie Marks is Dead (Carter Smith)
Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter (David Zellner)
Life After Beth (Jeff Baena)
Low Down (Joe Preiss)
The Skeleton Twins (Craig Johnson)
The Sleepwalker (Mona Fastvold)
Song One (Kate Barker-Froyland)
Whiplash (Damien Chazelle)
U.S. Documentary Competition
Alive Inside: A Story of Music & Memory (Michael Rossato-Bennett)
All the Beautiful Things (John Harkrider)
Captivated: The Trials of Pamela Smart (Jeremiah Zagar)
The Case Against 8 (Ben Cotner, Ryan White)
Cesar's Last Fast (Richard Ray Perez, Lorena Parlee...
U.S. Dramatic Competition
Camp X-Ray (Peter Sattler)
Cold in July (Jim Mickle)
Dear White People (Justin Simien)
Fishing Without Nets (Cutter Hodierne)
John's Pocket (John Slattery)
Happy Christmas (Joe Swanberg)
Hellion (Kat Candler)
Infinitely Polar Bear (Maya Forbes)
Jamie Marks is Dead (Carter Smith)
Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter (David Zellner)
Life After Beth (Jeff Baena)
Low Down (Joe Preiss)
The Skeleton Twins (Craig Johnson)
The Sleepwalker (Mona Fastvold)
Song One (Kate Barker-Froyland)
Whiplash (Damien Chazelle)
U.S. Documentary Competition
Alive Inside: A Story of Music & Memory (Michael Rossato-Bennett)
All the Beautiful Things (John Harkrider)
Captivated: The Trials of Pamela Smart (Jeremiah Zagar)
The Case Against 8 (Ben Cotner, Ryan White)
Cesar's Last Fast (Richard Ray Perez, Lorena Parlee...
- 12/6/2013
- by Notebook
- MUBI
Cinelinx weighs in on the new Heavyweights Blu-ray!
The Set-up
A group of kids at a fat camp band together when an ambitious motivational speaker (Ben Stiller) takes over as owner, making everyone miserable. Co-written by Judd Apatow.
Directed by Stephen Brill
The Delivery
Remember the 1979 Bill Murray comedy Meatballs? It was no classic, but it was a funny and entertaining look at summer camp life. Now, imagine Meatballs set in the 1990s, minus the genuine humor and funny lead. That's the best way to describe Heavyweights, a 1995 Disney summer camp comedy remembered only for being one of Judd Apatow's early films. It also features Ben Stiller, in a limited role. Don't get too excited: this combination isn't nearly as funny as you hoped it might be.
For some odd reason, Disney seems to think we're all big fans of this film, because they have cranked out a special...
The Set-up
A group of kids at a fat camp band together when an ambitious motivational speaker (Ben Stiller) takes over as owner, making everyone miserable. Co-written by Judd Apatow.
Directed by Stephen Brill
The Delivery
Remember the 1979 Bill Murray comedy Meatballs? It was no classic, but it was a funny and entertaining look at summer camp life. Now, imagine Meatballs set in the 1990s, minus the genuine humor and funny lead. That's the best way to describe Heavyweights, a 1995 Disney summer camp comedy remembered only for being one of Judd Apatow's early films. It also features Ben Stiller, in a limited role. Don't get too excited: this combination isn't nearly as funny as you hoped it might be.
For some odd reason, Disney seems to think we're all big fans of this film, because they have cranked out a special...
- 1/24/2013
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Victor Medina)
- Cinelinx
“It’s a fat camp! Are you kidding?”
School's out for summer and, for some kids, that means camp. Gerry (Aaron Schwartz) is 11 years old (and unaccountably in high school) and his parents are sending him to Camp Hope. The pathetic promo video starts off weak, but the promise of a big bouncy thing in the middle of a lake and go-cart races are intriguing. Then he sees the campers—they’re fat. It’s a fat camp. Gerry ain’t interested but his father (Jeffrey Tambor), who is clearly a bit ashamed of his son’s weight, makes him go. Things start off fine. He meets a few veteran campers like Roy (Kenan Thompson) and Josh (Shaun Weiss) as well as camp counselors Pat (Tom McGowan) and Tim (Paul Feig) and they’re all pretty cool and provide a safe, no-bullying summer. But when the Bushkins (Jerry Stiller and...
School's out for summer and, for some kids, that means camp. Gerry (Aaron Schwartz) is 11 years old (and unaccountably in high school) and his parents are sending him to Camp Hope. The pathetic promo video starts off weak, but the promise of a big bouncy thing in the middle of a lake and go-cart races are intriguing. Then he sees the campers—they’re fat. It’s a fat camp. Gerry ain’t interested but his father (Jeffrey Tambor), who is clearly a bit ashamed of his son’s weight, makes him go. Things start off fine. He meets a few veteran campers like Roy (Kenan Thompson) and Josh (Shaun Weiss) as well as camp counselors Pat (Tom McGowan) and Tim (Paul Feig) and they’re all pretty cool and provide a safe, no-bullying summer. But when the Bushkins (Jerry Stiller and...
- 12/13/2012
- by Jason Ratigan
- JustPressPlay.net
Ben Stiller may be able to throw his weight around in Hollywood now, but in 1995, he was just embarking on his Hollywood career.
The new cover art for the Dec. 11 Blu-ray re-release of the mid-90s classic kid comedy "Heavyweights," however, would lead you to believe otherwise.
Stiller played a bit part in the movie: Tony Perkins, the militaristic fitness instructor who runs the Camp Hope summer weight loss program the film's young (and hefty) stars attend. He doesn't even make the first page of the movie's credited stars on IMDb!
The new case art for "Heavyweights" might as well change the title to "Ben Stiller Presents... Heavyweights," for all that Stiller's mug is enlarged and prominently placed. The thumbs up is his endorsement! Thirty-year-old Ben Stiller wants to share this movie, released just three years after his (uncredited) star turn as "pie thrower" in "The Nutt House," with you,...
The new cover art for the Dec. 11 Blu-ray re-release of the mid-90s classic kid comedy "Heavyweights," however, would lead you to believe otherwise.
Stiller played a bit part in the movie: Tony Perkins, the militaristic fitness instructor who runs the Camp Hope summer weight loss program the film's young (and hefty) stars attend. He doesn't even make the first page of the movie's credited stars on IMDb!
The new case art for "Heavyweights" might as well change the title to "Ben Stiller Presents... Heavyweights," for all that Stiller's mug is enlarged and prominently placed. The thumbs up is his endorsement! Thirty-year-old Ben Stiller wants to share this movie, released just three years after his (uncredited) star turn as "pie thrower" in "The Nutt House," with you,...
- 12/10/2012
- by Kase Wickman
- NextMovie
Welcome back to This Week In Discs! Who wants a free DVD of one of this week’s new releases? As always, if you see something you like, click on the image to buy it. The Story of Film: An Odyssey There have been many documentaries about movies, but all of them can pretty much give up and go home now. This British production was six years in the making, filmed across four continents, covers eleven decades and nearly one thousand films in its quest to offer as complete as possible a look at and into the world of cinema. Film historian Mark Cousins begins his journey in the late 1800s and through fifteen hour-long episodes explores the innovators and the ways they helped the art form grow and transform into the films we have today. Filled with film clips, anecdotes, interviews and a deep knowledge of film history, this is a fascinating look at all aspects...
- 12/10/2012
- by Rob Hunter
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
If you were a kid who grew up during the '90s, chances are you were probably watching either MTV or Nickelodeon to get your fix of entertainment for the day. And if you watched Nickelodeon, you were probably a fan of “The Adventures of Pete & Pete,” the oddball series featuring two brothers both named Pete and their sometimes surreal adventures growing up in the suburb of Wellsville. Created by Will McRobb and Chris Viscardi -- who were working in the promo department at the still-fledgling network -- 'Pete & Pete' had begun as a series of shorts in 1989 before becoming a regular series several years later. But this wasn’t just any kids program. Not only did it feature an 8-year-old with a tattoo of a topless mermaid named Petunia and a personal superhero wildly gesticulating in skin tight pants but featured recurring guest stars, including Steve Buscemi, Iggy Pop,...
- 2/29/2012
- by Cory Everett
- The Playlist
Anyone who's gone to sleepaway camp is well aware of the candy hiding tradition. You arrive with a backpack stuffed with the best of the best and then hide your stash in the most obscure places throughout the bunk, some of which you'll likely forget about until it's time to pack up and go home. Looking back, I probably took the venture way too seriously; it's not like I went to fat camp.
For Heavyweights' Gerald Garner (Aaron Schwartz) and his new bunkmates at Camp Hope, it's a different story. The boys think they've got the art of candy concealing down, but when the longtime camp owners, the Bushkins, are replaced with fitness fiend and all-around whacko, Tony Perkis (Ben Stiller), even their best hiding spots can't fool the man who's got no problem cancelling lunch for a day, "due to lack of hustle."
The scene is fantastically crafty,...
For Heavyweights' Gerald Garner (Aaron Schwartz) and his new bunkmates at Camp Hope, it's a different story. The boys think they've got the art of candy concealing down, but when the longtime camp owners, the Bushkins, are replaced with fitness fiend and all-around whacko, Tony Perkis (Ben Stiller), even their best hiding spots can't fool the man who's got no problem cancelling lunch for a day, "due to lack of hustle."
The scene is fantastically crafty,...
- 6/10/2010
- by Perri Nemiroff
- Cinematical
The whole business with Serena's dad felt kind of anti-climactic, didn't it? Or is it just me? He wasn't really evil or nasty, he just fell in love with his ex-wife and wanted to break her and Rufus up. Okay, whatever, dude. Little bit lame, but whatever.
More importantly, I think that Jenny is due for a serious ass-kicking, because she's behaving like an annoying brat (and has been for a long time). Throw in a little Georgina, who's returning to town with either a horrible wig or a bad dye job, and you've got the season finale of Gossip Girl, which will be airing on May 17. The CW has released a promo and two sneak peeks, which you can see below.
You can also view promo photos we previously posted for the episode.
You Know You Love A Great Season Finale…Xoxo Gossip Girl
Blair (Leighton Meester) must decide...
More importantly, I think that Jenny is due for a serious ass-kicking, because she's behaving like an annoying brat (and has been for a long time). Throw in a little Georgina, who's returning to town with either a horrible wig or a bad dye job, and you've got the season finale of Gossip Girl, which will be airing on May 17. The CW has released a promo and two sneak peeks, which you can see below.
You can also view promo photos we previously posted for the episode.
You Know You Love A Great Season Finale…Xoxo Gossip Girl
Blair (Leighton Meester) must decide...
- 5/12/2010
- by Clarissa
- TVovermind.com
The season finale of Gossip Girl will be airing on May 17 and it looks like Georgina will be back…along with some pretty awful blonde hair. I'm praying that's a wig and not a bad dye job. The CW has released promo photos for the finale, which you can view below.
You Know You Love A Great Season Finale…Xoxo Gossip Girl
Blair (Leighton Meester) must decide whether to meet Chuck (Ed Westwick) at the top of the Empire State Building or risk losing their future together. A Gossip Girl gossip bomb involving Dan (Penn Badgley) explodes Serena (Blake Lively) and Nate’s (Chace Crawford) relationship.
Dorota (Zuzanna Szadkowski) and Vanya (guest star Aaron Schwartz) welcome their baby. Jenny (Taylor Momsen) hits rock bottom. Georgina (guest star Michelle Trachtenberg) returns to the Upper East Side…and she has an agenda. Kelly Rutherford and Matthew Settle also star.
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"Last Tango,...
You Know You Love A Great Season Finale…Xoxo Gossip Girl
Blair (Leighton Meester) must decide whether to meet Chuck (Ed Westwick) at the top of the Empire State Building or risk losing their future together. A Gossip Girl gossip bomb involving Dan (Penn Badgley) explodes Serena (Blake Lively) and Nate’s (Chace Crawford) relationship.
Dorota (Zuzanna Szadkowski) and Vanya (guest star Aaron Schwartz) welcome their baby. Jenny (Taylor Momsen) hits rock bottom. Georgina (guest star Michelle Trachtenberg) returns to the Upper East Side…and she has an agenda. Kelly Rutherford and Matthew Settle also star.
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"Last Tango,...
- 5/4/2010
- by Clarissa
- TVovermind.com
So what do you think, kids? Do you think Chuck and Blair are done for after the last episode? A new episode of Gossip Girl will be airing on April 12 and the CW has released a promo and two sneak peeks, which you can view below.
You can also view promo photos we previously posted.
A Very Pregnant Dorota Gets Married!
Chuck (Ed Westwick) offers to throw a wedding for a very pregnant Dorota (guest star Zuzanna Szadkowski) who insists that she and Vanya (guest star Aaron Schwartz) have a traditional wedding before her parents arrive from Poland and find their daughter pregnant and without a husband. Dorota asks Blair (Leighton Meester) and Chuck to be part of the ceremony and walk her down the aisle.
Serena (Blake Lively) tells Nate (Chace Crawford) she is having breakfast with the Humphreys when in reality she’s secretly meeting up with Carter...
You can also view promo photos we previously posted.
A Very Pregnant Dorota Gets Married!
Chuck (Ed Westwick) offers to throw a wedding for a very pregnant Dorota (guest star Zuzanna Szadkowski) who insists that she and Vanya (guest star Aaron Schwartz) have a traditional wedding before her parents arrive from Poland and find their daughter pregnant and without a husband. Dorota asks Blair (Leighton Meester) and Chuck to be part of the ceremony and walk her down the aisle.
Serena (Blake Lively) tells Nate (Chace Crawford) she is having breakfast with the Humphreys when in reality she’s secretly meeting up with Carter...
- 4/7/2010
- by Clarissa
- TVovermind.com
Serena sneaks around with Carter & more in CW's "Gossip Girl" episode 18 of season 3. We've got some spoilers for the episode,along with a promo clip after the jump. The episode is entitled, "The Unblairable Lightness Of Being," and Serena appears to be up to something as she starts lying to Nate, sneaking around with her old flame Carter Baizen,and more. In "The Unblairable Lightness Of Being" episode, Chuck will offer to throw a wedding for a very pregnant Dorota (guest star Zuzanna Szadkowski) who insists that she and Vanya (guest star Aaron Schwartz) have a traditional wedding before her parents arrive from Poland and find their daughter pregnant and without a husband.
- 4/6/2010
- by Andre@ontheflix
- OnTheFlix
Dorota and Vanya get hitched on the April 12 new episode of Gossip Girl. The CW has released promo photos and a synopsis, which you can view below.
A Very Pregnant Dorota Gets Married!
Chuck (Ed Westwick) offers to throw a wedding for a very pregnant Dorota (guest star Zuzanna Szadkowski) who insists that she and Vanya (guest star Aaron Schwartz) have a traditional wedding before her parents arrive from Poland and find their daughter pregnant and without a husband. Dorota asks Blair (Leighton Meester) and Chuck to be part of the ceremony and walk her down the aisle.
Serena (Blake Lively) tells Nate (Chace Crawford) she is having breakfast with the Humphreys when in reality she’s secretly meeting up with Carter Baizen (guest star Sebastian Stan). Rufus (Matthew Settle) discovers that Lily (Kelly Rutherford) has been lying to him about her whereabouts. Penn Badgley, Taylor Momsen and Jessica Szohr also star.
A Very Pregnant Dorota Gets Married!
Chuck (Ed Westwick) offers to throw a wedding for a very pregnant Dorota (guest star Zuzanna Szadkowski) who insists that she and Vanya (guest star Aaron Schwartz) have a traditional wedding before her parents arrive from Poland and find their daughter pregnant and without a husband. Dorota asks Blair (Leighton Meester) and Chuck to be part of the ceremony and walk her down the aisle.
Serena (Blake Lively) tells Nate (Chace Crawford) she is having breakfast with the Humphreys when in reality she’s secretly meeting up with Carter Baizen (guest star Sebastian Stan). Rufus (Matthew Settle) discovers that Lily (Kelly Rutherford) has been lying to him about her whereabouts. Penn Badgley, Taylor Momsen and Jessica Szohr also star.
- 4/6/2010
- by Clarissa
- TVovermind.com
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