Stephen King made it very well known that he wasn’t a fan of Stanley Kubrick’s 1980 adaptation of his book The Shining, so seventeen years later he took the chance to bring the story to the screen himself. He wrote the script for a three-part mini-series that was directed by Mick Garris and aired on ABC back in 1997 – and tomorrow, March 12th, Scream Factory is giving the mini-series version of The Shining a Blu-ray release! Copies are available for purchase at This Link.
The mini-series version of The Shining has the following synopsis: Jack Torrance and his family move into the sprawling, vacant Overlook Hotel to get away from it all. Away from the alcoholism that derails Jack’s writing career. Away from the violent outbursts that mar Jack’s past. But Jack’s young son Danny knows better. He possesses a psychic gift called the shining — a gift...
The mini-series version of The Shining has the following synopsis: Jack Torrance and his family move into the sprawling, vacant Overlook Hotel to get away from it all. Away from the alcoholism that derails Jack’s writing career. Away from the violent outbursts that mar Jack’s past. But Jack’s young son Danny knows better. He possesses a psychic gift called the shining — a gift...
- 3/11/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Which actors are the most "Presidential"? To find out, we assembled this exclusive list of actors who have portrayed the President of the United States more than once.
Getting the opportunity to portray a Us President in film is rare. It can be a dignified role, and many times the actor has to be able to exhibit certain qualities we would traditionally associate with the Us head of state. Us Presidents are also depicted in film in a variety of ways. Some of them are the main characters for their respective films, where others are simply bit parts designed to represent the figurehead. Other roles may be satires, caricatures, or played for comedic effect. Regardless of the purpose or the depth of the role, there have been a limited number of Us President roles in the last century+ of motion picture projection.
Of course, some actors are more Presidential than others.
Getting the opportunity to portray a Us President in film is rare. It can be a dignified role, and many times the actor has to be able to exhibit certain qualities we would traditionally associate with the Us head of state. Us Presidents are also depicted in film in a variety of ways. Some of them are the main characters for their respective films, where others are simply bit parts designed to represent the figurehead. Other roles may be satires, caricatures, or played for comedic effect. Regardless of the purpose or the depth of the role, there have been a limited number of Us President roles in the last century+ of motion picture projection.
Of course, some actors are more Presidential than others.
- 11/12/2018
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (G.S. Perno)
- Cinelinx
Reel-Important People is a monthly column that highlights those individuals in or related to the movies that have left us in recent weeks. Below you'll find names big and small and from all areas of the industry, though each was significant to the movies in his or her own way. Stanley Anderson (1939-2018) - Actor. He played the president in both Armageddon and The Rock and General Slocum in Spider-Man. He also appears in Red Dragon, Primal Fear, Runaway Jury, The Pelican Brief and Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde. He died of brain cancer on June 24. (THR) Anthony Bourdain (1956-2018) Chef, Author, Television Personality. Best known for his TV food and travel series and bestselling books, he also appears in the movie The Big Short (see below) and the...
- 7/3/2018
- by Christopher Campbell
- Movies.com
Stanley Anderson, known for his roles in “Spider-Man” and “Seinfeld,” has died. He was 78 years old.
“We are heartbroken to share the news that Stanley Anderson has passed away on June 24th 2018, just 6 weeks after being diagnosed with brain cancer,” his family said in a statement.
Anderson’s professional career began at the Seattle Repertory Theatre, and he then moved on to work with the Actor’s Theatre of Louisville. He worked more than 20 years Arena Stage in Washington, D.C., and his family’s statement pointed out that he won a Helen Hayes Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in “The Piggy Bank” at the Arena.
Also Read: Jerry Seinfeld on Roseanne Barr's Firing by ABC: 'I Don't See Why It Was Necessary'
The statement also highlighted his roles as the President of the United States in two Michael Bay movies, “Armageddon” and “The Rock,...
“We are heartbroken to share the news that Stanley Anderson has passed away on June 24th 2018, just 6 weeks after being diagnosed with brain cancer,” his family said in a statement.
Anderson’s professional career began at the Seattle Repertory Theatre, and he then moved on to work with the Actor’s Theatre of Louisville. He worked more than 20 years Arena Stage in Washington, D.C., and his family’s statement pointed out that he won a Helen Hayes Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in “The Piggy Bank” at the Arena.
Also Read: Jerry Seinfeld on Roseanne Barr's Firing by ABC: 'I Don't See Why It Was Necessary'
The statement also highlighted his roles as the President of the United States in two Michael Bay movies, “Armageddon” and “The Rock,...
- 6/28/2018
- by Ashley Boucher
- The Wrap
The guy who sentenced the 'Seinfeld' squad to a year behind bars in the series finale -- and who helped turned Willem Dafoe into the Green Goblin -- has died. Actor Stanley Anderson passed away Sunday just six weeks after being diagnosed with brain cancer, according to a family statement obtained by The Hollywood Reporter. Anderson is perhaps best known at Judge Arthur Vandelay, who presided over Jerry Seinfeld and co.'s criminal...
- 6/28/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Stage, film and TV actor Stanley Anderson, known for his role as the judge in the final episode of Seinfeld and as General Slocum in Spider-Man, has died. Anderson passed away June 24, six weeks after being diagnosed with brain cancer, according to a statement from his family. He was 78.
Anderson began his professional acting career on the stage, first with the Seattle Repertory Theatre, then the Actor’s Theatre of Louisville. He went on to spend more than 20 years at Arena Stage in Washington, D.C. where he earned a Helen Hayes Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in The Piggy Bank.
Anderson later sequed to film and TV. In addition to Spider-Man, his feature work included roles as the President of the United States in Michael Bay’s Armageddon and The Rock. His most recent film credits include Red Dragon, Legally Blonde 2 and Runaway Jury. On TV,...
Anderson began his professional acting career on the stage, first with the Seattle Repertory Theatre, then the Actor’s Theatre of Louisville. He went on to spend more than 20 years at Arena Stage in Washington, D.C. where he earned a Helen Hayes Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in The Piggy Bank.
Anderson later sequed to film and TV. In addition to Spider-Man, his feature work included roles as the President of the United States in Michael Bay’s Armageddon and The Rock. His most recent film credits include Red Dragon, Legally Blonde 2 and Runaway Jury. On TV,...
- 6/28/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Stanley Anderson, the stage, film and TV actor known for playing the president in a number of movies, has died, according to a statement from his family. He was 78.
Anderson died Sunday, six weeks after being diagnosed with brain cancer.
Anderson had numerous credits to his name, including playing General Slocum in Spider-Man (2002), and he played the president in The Rock (1996) and Armageddon (1998). He also played the judge in the finale of Seinfeld and Drew Carey's dad on The Drew Carey Show.
Anderson's career began with the Seattle Repertory Theatre, continued with the Actor'...
Anderson died Sunday, six weeks after being diagnosed with brain cancer.
Anderson had numerous credits to his name, including playing General Slocum in Spider-Man (2002), and he played the president in The Rock (1996) and Armageddon (1998). He also played the judge in the finale of Seinfeld and Drew Carey's dad on The Drew Carey Show.
Anderson's career began with the Seattle Repertory Theatre, continued with the Actor'...
- 6/28/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Stanley Anderson, the stage, film and TV actor known for playing the president in a number of movies, has died, according to a statement from his family. He was 78.
Anderson died Sunday at his home in Santa Rosa, California, six weeks after being diagnosed with brain cancer.
He had numerous credits to his name, including playing General Slocum in Spider-Man (2002), and he played the president in The Rock (1996) and Armageddon (1998). He also played the judge in the finale of Seinfeld and Drew Carey's dad on The Drew Carey Show.
Anderson's career began with the ...
Anderson died Sunday at his home in Santa Rosa, California, six weeks after being diagnosed with brain cancer.
He had numerous credits to his name, including playing General Slocum in Spider-Man (2002), and he played the president in The Rock (1996) and Armageddon (1998). He also played the judge in the finale of Seinfeld and Drew Carey's dad on The Drew Carey Show.
Anderson's career began with the ...
- 6/28/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
When people refer to "Zero Dark Thirty" director Kathryn Bigelow as a "female director," it seems a little weird for 2013, doesn't it? Do you know any dudes named Kathryn? Does anyone refer to Bruce Willis as a "male actor?" Our good pal and male writer Max Evry touched on this topic more in-depth and without mediocre jokes in a must-read over at our female sister site.
Presumably when said people say this, of course, it's with the implication that the female director is a rare breed, the behind-the-camera equivalent of a culturally-significant "Madea" film. What these well-meaning folks don't realize is that some of their favorite movies were directed by the ladies. Really! In fact, here are ten.
1. 'Point Break' (1991)
We start things off with aforementioned female director Bigelow's classic, which wins the "Most Re-Watchable Cable Movie" award in a runaway over male director Rob Reiner's "A Few Good Men.
Presumably when said people say this, of course, it's with the implication that the female director is a rare breed, the behind-the-camera equivalent of a culturally-significant "Madea" film. What these well-meaning folks don't realize is that some of their favorite movies were directed by the ladies. Really! In fact, here are ten.
1. 'Point Break' (1991)
We start things off with aforementioned female director Bigelow's classic, which wins the "Most Re-Watchable Cable Movie" award in a runaway over male director Rob Reiner's "A Few Good Men.
- 1/10/2013
- by Nick Blake
- NextMovie
Primal Fear is the film that put Edward Norton on the way to stardom. He has Leonardo DiCaprio dropping out to thank for that. However, the film also features a great performance from Richard Gere and other cast members, as well as a serpentine mystery. Showboating, egotistical Chicago attorney Martin Vail (Richard Gere) takes on the case of Aaron Stampler (Edward Norton). Stampler is accused of brutally murdering the city.s Archbishop Rushman (Stanley Anderson), but he professes that he loved and admired the victim and has instances of blackouts. The trial begins and Vail finds that his ex-lover of his, Janet Venable (Laura Linney), is prosecuting. We also find out that the archbishop wasn.t exactly the pious...
- 3/18/2009
- by Jeff Swindoll
- Monsters and Critics
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.