As the ’80s came to a close, so too did the first wave of the slasher cycle. While they would continue to be produced into the next decade, 1989 was the last gasp of a dying genre. Returning franchises and hopeful upstarts alike struggled to make an impact. We all know you can never really kill a slasher, but it would take Scream‘s reinvention of the concept in 1996 to renew broad interest.
Cutting Class, another ’89 entry in the subgenre, marked the directorial debut — and, as it turned out, sole directorial effort — from Rospo Pallenberg, who notably co-wrote Excalibur, contributed uncredited rewrites on Exorcist II: The Heretic, and served as a “creative associate” on Deliverance. Despite his pedigree, Pallenberg did not write the script; that was the work of Steve Slavkin, who would go on to create Nickelodeon’s pivotal series Salute Your Shorts.
The plot finds prototypical girl-next-door Paula in...
Cutting Class, another ’89 entry in the subgenre, marked the directorial debut — and, as it turned out, sole directorial effort — from Rospo Pallenberg, who notably co-wrote Excalibur, contributed uncredited rewrites on Exorcist II: The Heretic, and served as a “creative associate” on Deliverance. Despite his pedigree, Pallenberg did not write the script; that was the work of Steve Slavkin, who would go on to create Nickelodeon’s pivotal series Salute Your Shorts.
The plot finds prototypical girl-next-door Paula in...
- 2/9/2024
- by Alex DiVincenzo
- bloody-disgusting.com
Killer Collectibles highlights five of the most exciting new horror products announced each and every week, from toys and apparel to artwork, records, and much more.
Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week!
Cutting Class 4K Uhd from Mvd
Cutting Class will be released on 4K Ultra HD on January 16 via Mvd as part of its 4K LaserVision Collection. The 1989 slasher is presented in 4K from Vinegar Syndrome’s 2018 4K restoration with Lpcm 2.0 Mono and Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo sound.
Excalibur writer Rospo Pallenberg makes his directorial debut from a script by Steve Slavkin (Salute your Shorts). Donovan Leitch, Jill Schoelen, Brad Pitt, Roddy McDowall, and Martin Mull star.
Special features include: the R-rated edit (in standard definition), interviews with Leitch and Schoelen, Kill Comparisons featurette, VHS video store retailer promo, and the trailer.
Chucky Board Game from Trick or Treat Studios
Just in time for his 35th anniversary,...
Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week!
Cutting Class 4K Uhd from Mvd
Cutting Class will be released on 4K Ultra HD on January 16 via Mvd as part of its 4K LaserVision Collection. The 1989 slasher is presented in 4K from Vinegar Syndrome’s 2018 4K restoration with Lpcm 2.0 Mono and Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo sound.
Excalibur writer Rospo Pallenberg makes his directorial debut from a script by Steve Slavkin (Salute your Shorts). Donovan Leitch, Jill Schoelen, Brad Pitt, Roddy McDowall, and Martin Mull star.
Special features include: the R-rated edit (in standard definition), interviews with Leitch and Schoelen, Kill Comparisons featurette, VHS video store retailer promo, and the trailer.
Chucky Board Game from Trick or Treat Studios
Just in time for his 35th anniversary,...
- 11/17/2023
- by Alex DiVincenzo
- bloody-disgusting.com
What's summer all about?
It's about beaches, baseball, camping, road trips, amusement parks, treasure hunting, globetrotting to exotic locations, and sharing a pitcher of margaritas with friends.
These films and TV shows capture the essence of summer.
Blue Crush
Set in Hawaii, Blue Crush is about women surfers working to achieve the dream of surfing the famed North Shore.
Blue Crush balances the glamorous -- a pro-football player romances the lead character -- with the not-so-glamorous -- the heroines spend their days' training and working as hotel maids.
Most of all, it has plenty of surf action and waves -- those gigantic, gorgeous North Shore waves. You can stream Blue Crush on Redbox, Amazon Prime Video, or Tubi.
Burn Notice
Or you could travel to the other side of the United States with Burn Notice.
Michael Weston is a burned spy stranded in Miami. This means reconnaissance missions and fights go down in nightclubs,...
It's about beaches, baseball, camping, road trips, amusement parks, treasure hunting, globetrotting to exotic locations, and sharing a pitcher of margaritas with friends.
These films and TV shows capture the essence of summer.
Blue Crush
Set in Hawaii, Blue Crush is about women surfers working to achieve the dream of surfing the famed North Shore.
Blue Crush balances the glamorous -- a pro-football player romances the lead character -- with the not-so-glamorous -- the heroines spend their days' training and working as hotel maids.
Most of all, it has plenty of surf action and waves -- those gigantic, gorgeous North Shore waves. You can stream Blue Crush on Redbox, Amazon Prime Video, or Tubi.
Burn Notice
Or you could travel to the other side of the United States with Burn Notice.
Michael Weston is a burned spy stranded in Miami. This means reconnaissance missions and fights go down in nightclubs,...
- 7/12/2022
- by Becca Newton
- TVfanatic
Kirk Baily, the actor best known for playing camp counselor Kevin “Ug” Lee on the 1991 Nickelodeon sitcom Salute Your Shorts, has died. He was 59. The news of Baily’s death was confirmed by his domestic partner, Ranjani Brow, who revealed that he passed away on February 27 in Los Angeles after a battle with lung cancer. He is survived by Brow and two children. Baily was born on February 2, 1963, in New York City and began his career as a drama teacher and drama coach. His break into showbusiness came in the early 1980s, providing voices for various anime series. He would later land acting roles in the films Anna and Voodoo Dawn before being cast in Nickelodeon’s Salute Your Shorts, based on the book of the same name by Steve Slavkin and Thomas Hill. Salute Your Shorts ran for two seasons and revolved around the campers and counselors at the fictional Camp Anawanna.
- 3/3/2022
- TV Insider
Kirk Baily, the actor best known for his role as dim-witted camp counselor Kevin “Ug” Lee on the early Nickelodeon sitcom “Salute Your Shorts,” died Feb. 27 in Los Angeles. His domestic partner, Ranjani Brow, confirmed that he died after battling lung cancer. He was 59.
Baily got his start as a sound coordinator for the 1988 cult classic “Killer Klowns From Outer Space,” before he was cast in “Salute Your Shorts,” which premiered in 1991. Created by Steve Slavkin and based on a book of the same name he wrote with Thomas Hill, “Salute Your Shorts” premiered July 1991 and ran for two seasons. The series starred Danny Cooksey, Erik MacArthur, Blake Soper, Michael Bower, Trevor Eyster, Venus DeMilo Thomas, Heidi Lucas and Megan Berwick as various campers at the fictional Camp Anawanna. Baily’s character, Ug, acted as an antagonist toward the kids, as well as the most frequent victim of their pranks.
Baily got his start as a sound coordinator for the 1988 cult classic “Killer Klowns From Outer Space,” before he was cast in “Salute Your Shorts,” which premiered in 1991. Created by Steve Slavkin and based on a book of the same name he wrote with Thomas Hill, “Salute Your Shorts” premiered July 1991 and ran for two seasons. The series starred Danny Cooksey, Erik MacArthur, Blake Soper, Michael Bower, Trevor Eyster, Venus DeMilo Thomas, Heidi Lucas and Megan Berwick as various campers at the fictional Camp Anawanna. Baily’s character, Ug, acted as an antagonist toward the kids, as well as the most frequent victim of their pranks.
- 3/3/2022
- by Wilson Chapman
- Variety Film + TV
We will always hold Kirk Baily in our hearts. The Nickelodeon star, best known for his role as Kevin "Ug" Lee in the '90s show Salute Your Shorts, passed away on Feb. 28, his family confirmed to TMZ. Kirk, who was diagnosed with lung cancer six months ago, was 59. For two seasons, Kirk played a camp counselor on the hit Nickelodeon comedy, which followed the life of a group of young campers at the fictional summer camp, Camp Anawanna. After Salute Your Shorts was not renewed for a third season, Kirk continued his acting elsewhere, making guest appearances on several other TV shows such as...
- 3/2/2022
- E! Online
Kirk Baily, who portrayed Kevin “Ug” Lee on the 1991-92 Nickelodeon comedy Salute Your Shorts, died Feb. 28 six months after being diagnosed with lung cancer. He was 59.
His death was announced by friends on social media. TMZ reports the cause of death as lung cancer based on confirmation from family.
In the two-season Salute Your Shorts set at a teen summer camp, Baily played camp counselor (and butt of jokes and pranks) Kevin “Ug” Lee. Created by Steve Slavkin and produced by Propaganda Films, the series co-starred Danny Cooksey, Erik MacArthur and Blake Soper as several of the campers.
Although Baily would make appearances as an actor in various series following the cult favorite Salute Your Shorts, he was most prolific as a voice actor for animated TV, film and video games in the several decades prior to his death. Among his TV and film voiceover credits are Cowboy Bebop...
His death was announced by friends on social media. TMZ reports the cause of death as lung cancer based on confirmation from family.
In the two-season Salute Your Shorts set at a teen summer camp, Baily played camp counselor (and butt of jokes and pranks) Kevin “Ug” Lee. Created by Steve Slavkin and produced by Propaganda Films, the series co-starred Danny Cooksey, Erik MacArthur and Blake Soper as several of the campers.
Although Baily would make appearances as an actor in various series following the cult favorite Salute Your Shorts, he was most prolific as a voice actor for animated TV, film and video games in the several decades prior to his death. Among his TV and film voiceover credits are Cowboy Bebop...
- 3/2/2022
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
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Fans of the ‘90s aesthetic have a special appreciation for the television that came out of the era, especially classic sitcoms including “The Nanny,” which is now officially streaming on HBO Max. The series, co-created by Fran Drescher who stars as a straight-talking Jewish fashionista from Queens who gets hired as a nanny to the children of a former Broadway star, is one of the many classic TV shows that you can find on streaming platforms.
That’s the great thing about streaming, it’s an easy way to get to your favorite shows, but it can also be overwhelming, what with all the content floating around to choose from. Chances are you’re already familiar with Netflix,...
Fans of the ‘90s aesthetic have a special appreciation for the television that came out of the era, especially classic sitcoms including “The Nanny,” which is now officially streaming on HBO Max. The series, co-created by Fran Drescher who stars as a straight-talking Jewish fashionista from Queens who gets hired as a nanny to the children of a former Broadway star, is one of the many classic TV shows that you can find on streaming platforms.
That’s the great thing about streaming, it’s an easy way to get to your favorite shows, but it can also be overwhelming, what with all the content floating around to choose from. Chances are you’re already familiar with Netflix,...
- 4/2/2021
- by Latifah Muhammad
- Indiewire
Since Paramount+ falls under the ViacomCBS banner, including content from Nickelodeon was always a no-brainer. But the streaming service is really digging into the golden years of the kids cable network with their latest programming additions. Paramount+ has just added a slew of classic Nickelodeon shows like the comedy Salute Your Shorts, the physical challenge […]
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- 3/25/2021
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
Happy (Good) Friday, everyone! We have another trio of terror-filled short films on tap for you to enjoy today as part of Daily Dead’s ongoing Salute Your Shorts series, including the phenomenally creepy The Dollmaker from Al Lougher, Sonny Laguna and Tommy Wiklund’s Mystery Box, and the revenge-driven Casting Couch by Matt Thiesen and Justin Lee.
Enjoy!
The Dollmaker (Directed by Al Lougher)
Synopsis: A grieving mother latches on to a magical surrogate for her lost child. But small miracles come with big consequences.
Mystery Box (Directed by Sonny Laguna and Tommy Wiklund)
Synopsis: A young woman named Moa is surprised to find a strange box tangled in her fishing nets while on vacation at a cabin outside Stockholm. She takes the box back to the cabin, storing it in a shed until she can dispose of it properly. Later that night, however, she hears a sound outside...
Enjoy!
The Dollmaker (Directed by Al Lougher)
Synopsis: A grieving mother latches on to a magical surrogate for her lost child. But small miracles come with big consequences.
Mystery Box (Directed by Sonny Laguna and Tommy Wiklund)
Synopsis: A young woman named Moa is surprised to find a strange box tangled in her fishing nets while on vacation at a cabin outside Stockholm. She takes the box back to the cabin, storing it in a shed until she can dispose of it properly. Later that night, however, she hears a sound outside...
- 4/19/2019
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
Hey everyone! With this writer heading out to Austin for Fantastic Fest 2018 recently, the second installment of our Salute Your Shorts column for September is running a week behind, so my apologies there. But now that I’m back in the swing of things, we’ve got a brand new batch of genre-related short films that you should definitely check out, including Satan’s Bite from Dean Puckett, Let Her Go by director Arie Socorro, Karen Gillan’s Conventional (which she also stars in), and Can Evrenol’s To My Mother and Father, which inspired his latest feature Housewife, which comes out next week.
Satan’s Bite (Directed by Dean Puckett)
Synopsis: Dean Puckett’s devilish Straight 8 short Satan’s Bite sees an accused witch turn the tables on her capturers.
To My Mother and Father (Directed by Can Evrenol)
Synopsis: When Jimmy is left alone in his house he...
Satan’s Bite (Directed by Dean Puckett)
Synopsis: Dean Puckett’s devilish Straight 8 short Satan’s Bite sees an accused witch turn the tables on her capturers.
To My Mother and Father (Directed by Can Evrenol)
Synopsis: When Jimmy is left alone in his house he...
- 9/28/2018
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
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Season two of Glow is now on Netflix, and although the core ensemble cast has remained the same, a few new faces pop up here and there throughout the new episodes. In addition to Shakira Barrera as new wrestler Yolanda and Horatio Sanz's strip club owner Ray (should we start taking bets on whether he'll screw them over in Vegas down the line?) is the tragic character of Cupcake, played by Patrick Renna.
The Britannica superfan, hopeless romantic, and borderline stalker is first introduced in the penultimate episode, "Rosalie." He shows up at The Dusty Spur motel while most of the wrestlers are eating breakfast, where he presents Rhonda "Britannica" Richardson (Kate Nash) with a tray of cupcakes (hence the nickname) while wearing a shirt with her face on it. He proposes to her on the spot, which the rest of the girls treat as a joke,...
Season two of Glow is now on Netflix, and although the core ensemble cast has remained the same, a few new faces pop up here and there throughout the new episodes. In addition to Shakira Barrera as new wrestler Yolanda and Horatio Sanz's strip club owner Ray (should we start taking bets on whether he'll screw them over in Vegas down the line?) is the tragic character of Cupcake, played by Patrick Renna.
The Britannica superfan, hopeless romantic, and borderline stalker is first introduced in the penultimate episode, "Rosalie." He shows up at The Dusty Spur motel while most of the wrestlers are eating breakfast, where he presents Rhonda "Britannica" Richardson (Kate Nash) with a tray of cupcakes (hence the nickname) while wearing a shirt with her face on it. He proposes to her on the spot, which the rest of the girls treat as a joke,...
- 7/14/2018
- by Quinn Keaney
- Popsugar.com
‘’Salute Your Shorts’ is a comedy series that was aired between 1991 and 1992 on Nickelodeon. The series was based on Steve Slavkin and Thomas Hill’s book ‘Salute Your Shorts: Life at Summer Camp’. Steve Slavkin also created the television series. It starred Kirk Baily, Megan Berwick, Michael Ray Bower, Danny Cooksey, and Venus DeMilo. The series ran for two seasons consisting of 26 episodes. Here are ten more fun facts about ‘Salute Your Shorts’. 1. The Title Comes from a Prank The title of both the book and the series comes from a common prank that campers would play
10 Things You Never Knew About “Salute Your Shorts”...
10 Things You Never Knew About “Salute Your Shorts”...
- 6/22/2018
- by Nat Berman
- TVovermind.com
‘Salute Your Shorts’ is a comedy television series that was aired on Nickelodeon between 1991 and 1992. This series was based on a book by Steve Slavkin and Thomas Hill called ‘Salute Your Shorts: Life at Summer Camps’. The title comes from a popular prank played by kids who attend summer camps where the boxer shorts of a boy are stolen and hoisted up on a flagpole for everyone to salute. The story followed the activities of children at the fictional Camp Anawanna. The stars of the series were all young actors. If you ever watched this series, then you
Whatever Happened to the Cast of ‘Salute Your Shorts’?...
Whatever Happened to the Cast of ‘Salute Your Shorts’?...
- 6/3/2018
- by Nat Berman
- TVovermind.com
Trevor Eyster -- the actor who played Sponge on the 90s sitcom "Salute Your Shorts" -- can breathe easy around the holidays ... the D.A. decided not to charge him with criminal threat Trevor got into an argument with his aunt's caregiver back in November, apparently believing the caregiver was doing a crappy job. The caregiver claimed Trevor demanded he take a hike and threatened him with a gun. Law enforcement sources tell us Trevor...
- 12/27/2016
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Salute Your Shorts Turns 25! Here's Everything You May Not Have Known About Your Fave Childhood Show
"Camp Anawanna, we hold you in our hearts..." Don't even act like you didn't just finish the rest of that song in your head. If you're a true '90s kid, you probably enjoyed some Nickelodeon back in the day and know all about Salute Your Shorts. The short-lived show was a Nick masterpiece, and today happens to be the 25th anniversary of when it first aired. That's right! It's been 25 freakin' years since 1991. Can you feel the crows feet setting in as you read this? To celebrate, we dug up some facts that you may or may not have known about your fave childhood show. Walk down memory lane with us as we take you back to Camp Anawanna. 1. Camp Anawanna is a play on...
- 6/1/2016
- E! Online
Clarissa Explains It All premiered in March 1991, meaning that this month it celebrates its 25th anniversary. Yep, if Clarissa Darling were around today (and had been aging in real-world time since the show first debuted), she'd be 38 years old, maybe even with a 13-year-old Clarissa of her own.
It's not just that the Melissa Joan Hart sitcom was a popular show for pre-teen girls or even pre-teens in general; it's that it helped established a network identity for the channel it was on, a still-young Nickelodeon, and helped shape a lot of similarly focused shows that aired throughout the rest of the '90s.
It's not just that the Melissa Joan Hart sitcom was a popular show for pre-teen girls or even pre-teens in general; it's that it helped established a network identity for the channel it was on, a still-young Nickelodeon, and helped shape a lot of similarly focused shows that aired throughout the rest of the '90s.
- 3/1/2016
- by Drew Mackie, @drewgmackie
- People.com - TV Watch
Clarissa Explains It All premiered in March 1991, meaning that this month it celebrates its 25th anniversary. Yep, if Clarissa Darling were around today (and had been aging in real-world time since the show first debuted), she'd be 38 years old, maybe even with a 13-year-old Clarissa of her own. It's not just that the Melissa Joan Hart sitcom was a popular show for pre-teen girls or even pre-teens in general; it's that it helped established a network identity for the channel it was on, a still-young Nickelodeon, and helped shape a lot of similarly focused shows that aired throughout the rest of the '90s.
- 3/1/2016
- by Drew Mackie, @drewgmackie
- PEOPLE.com
Clarissa Explains It All premiered in March 1991, meaning that this month it celebrates its 25th anniversary. Yep, if Clarissa Darling were around today (and had been aging in real-world time since the show first debuted), she'd be 38 years old, maybe even with a 13-year-old Clarissa of her own. It's not just that the Melissa Joan Hart sitcom was a popular show for pre-teen girls or even pre-teens in general; it's that it helped established a network identity for the channel it was on, a still-young Nickelodeon, and helped shape a lot of similarly focused shows that aired throughout the rest of the '90s.
- 3/1/2016
- by Drew Mackie, @drewgmackie
- PEOPLE.com
Calling all '90s kids! Or more specifically, all '90s kids who watched Nickelodeon shows on the regular. We have a fun photo challenge for you! It's like when you used to try and find Waldo while waiting at the dentist's office, except not painful or frustrating! Reddit user Anti-Pugsly posted this killer artwork done by his girlfriend, artist Valeriya Volkova. Titled "Local Flavor," it's basically a beautiful ode to the decade of Nickelodeon that people loved so much, they're actually bringing it back. Check out the photo below and see how many Nickelodeon references you can find! Need some help? We count 31 nods to shows like Salute your Shorts, Clarissa Explains It...
- 2/10/2016
- E! Online
Every year as Halloween gets closer, basic cable and the DVD racks at big box stores are flooded with Halloween programming for kids—Disneyfied TV movies and animated specials featuring all their favorite characters in costume. But are these cash-ins any good? If you’re trying to foster a love of horror in your little ones—or just looking for something age-appropriate to show them during October—navigating the seas of “kid-friendly” content can be irritating at best, downright impossible at worst.
Because I both love horror movies and have small children, I have my own picks for what I’ll be showing my kids until they’re of an age for… oh, I don’t know… Cannibal Holocaust. All these choices are subjective and entirely dependent on what different kids can handle.
By age 7, I was already seeing A Nightmare on Elm Street (sneaking a viewing without my parents...
Because I both love horror movies and have small children, I have my own picks for what I’ll be showing my kids until they’re of an age for… oh, I don’t know… Cannibal Holocaust. All these choices are subjective and entirely dependent on what different kids can handle.
By age 7, I was already seeing A Nightmare on Elm Street (sneaking a viewing without my parents...
- 10/3/2015
- by Patrick Bromley
- DailyDead
For American audiences only, Nickelodeon is launching a new channel – Splat – purely focused on 1990s kids programming…
We reported recently that Nickelodeon was considering bringing back some old shows. New versions of Hey, Arnold! and Rugrats were being discussed, among others.
Now, it seems that Nickelodeon are trying to gauge what kind of audience there is for 1990s nostalgia before pushing ahead with producing any new content – they’re launching a channel specifically dedicated to re-runs of 1990s classic kids shows.
Going by the name Nickelodeon Splat, this new channel is launching on Monday the 5th of October, and will run from 10pm to 6am Est. At the moment, the channel is only going to launch in America.
Get your football-shaped heads and gallons of orange soda at the ready, because they’ll be screening repeats of all these shows:
All That, The Angry Beavers, Are You Afraid Of The Dark?...
We reported recently that Nickelodeon was considering bringing back some old shows. New versions of Hey, Arnold! and Rugrats were being discussed, among others.
Now, it seems that Nickelodeon are trying to gauge what kind of audience there is for 1990s nostalgia before pushing ahead with producing any new content – they’re launching a channel specifically dedicated to re-runs of 1990s classic kids shows.
Going by the name Nickelodeon Splat, this new channel is launching on Monday the 5th of October, and will run from 10pm to 6am Est. At the moment, the channel is only going to launch in America.
Get your football-shaped heads and gallons of orange soda at the ready, because they’ll be screening repeats of all these shows:
All That, The Angry Beavers, Are You Afraid Of The Dark?...
- 10/2/2015
- by rleane
- Den of Geek
Oprah Winfrey‘s next small-screen gig will, unfortunately, not include any free cars for the home audience.
The former daytime TV staple will recur on Greenleaf, Own’s upcoming drama about the powerful Greenleaf family and their sprawling Memphis megachurch, where secrets and lies are as numerous as the faithful.
RelatedOprah Winfrey to Co-Star in New Own Drama from Selma Director
The cast also includes Keith David (Community) as Bishop James Greenleaf, the charming but manipulative leader of Greenleaf World Ministries; Lynn Whitfield (How to Get Away With Murder) as his steely, money-hungry wife, Lady Mae Greenleaf; Merle Dandridge...
The former daytime TV staple will recur on Greenleaf, Own’s upcoming drama about the powerful Greenleaf family and their sprawling Memphis megachurch, where secrets and lies are as numerous as the faithful.
RelatedOprah Winfrey to Co-Star in New Own Drama from Selma Director
The cast also includes Keith David (Community) as Bishop James Greenleaf, the charming but manipulative leader of Greenleaf World Ministries; Lynn Whitfield (How to Get Away With Murder) as his steely, money-hungry wife, Lady Mae Greenleaf; Merle Dandridge...
- 9/24/2015
- TVLine.com
Even if you spent your summers on the couch watching reruns of The Price Is Right with your babysitter Sonia who smelled like sweat and cheese balls stuck in braces instead of going to summer camp, everyone knows what camp feels like, thanks to the tons of summer-camp movies and TV shows (remember Salute Your Shorts?) that we’ve seen over the years. In the middle of a blazing-hot New York City summer and with Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp on the horizon, we thought it time we revisit some of those camps. But really, summer-camp movies have less to do with the experience of applying bug spray and learning to swim in the lake, and more to do with celebrating childhood, rebellion, groups of scrappy outsiders pitted against the more popular, and groups of like-minded people banding together to make something impossible and wonderful happen. (Most...
- 7/30/2015
- by Brian Moylan
- Vulture
Christine Cavanaugh provided the voice to many beloved cartoon characters, including Dexter from Dexter's Laboratory and Chuckie from Rugrats. Cavanaugh, who retired from her prolific voice acting career in 2001, passed away on Dec. 22, reports TMZ. She was 51. Having also provided voices for characters in The Powerpuff Girls, Recess, 101 Dalmations: The Series, and Sonic the Hedgehog, Cavanaugh also made live-action appearances in Cheers, The X-Files, Salute Your Shorts, and more. Similarly well known as the voice of the titular role in the movie Babe, Cavanaugh also won an Annie Award in 2000 for outstanding individual achievement for voice acting by a female...
- 12/30/2014
- by Amanda Michelle Steiner, @amandamichl
- PEOPLE.com
Voice actress Christine Cavanaugh, who provided the scratchy, adorable coo of Chuckie Finster on "Rugrats" and Babe in the first "Babe" film, has died at age 51 according to TMZ. Cavanaugh dropped out of voice acting in 2001 due to unspecified personal issues, which was a pretty staggering upset for the voice industry since she was such a popular and respected performer. Her cause of death is unknown, though her Wiki states that she had Chronic myelogenous leukemia. Let's revisit some of her most famous and beloved work as a performer. Cavanaugh ranks among the great '90s cartoon voices like Tress MacNeille (Babs Bunny on "Tiny Toon Adventures," Dot on "Animaniacs") and E.G. Daily (Tommy on "Rugrats," Babe in his second film, "Babe: Pig in the City"). It's also worth noting that Cavanaugh had live-action acting gigs on "The X-Files," "Cheers," "ER," "Everybody Loves Raymond," and the movie "Jerry Maguire." "Babe...
- 12/30/2014
- by Louis Virtel
- Hitfix
Hope you like scares, because here comes a chilling fact: If "Gilmore Girls" began today, Lorelai Gilmore would've been born in 1982. Choke on that. Most of these streams are available beginning October 1. Check out our list of streaming musts from Hulu, Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Crackle. Hulu "South Park" Did you know Hulu has exclusive rights to "South Park"? It does. And did you know that "The Book of Mormon," which I finally saw, plays like a long, mostly good episode of "South Park"? Except unlike "South Park," my mother loves it? And she's the kind of person who tried banning "Salute Your Shorts" in my house because they sometimes made jokes about jockstraps? It's all confusing, but let's just sit back and watch "South Park" again. Remember Scuzzlebutt, the creature who had Patrick Duffy for a leg? Yeah, that's 17 years old. Fun newsflash: You'll be dead soon. "Scandal" Olivia...
- 9/30/2014
- by Louis Virtel
- Hitfix
Beth A. Keiser/AP/Press Association Images
As adults, we look at children’s programming today and silently shake our heads and chuckle to ourselves when we notice that the voice actors, writers, or even animators have carefully added in adult jokes, themes, or innuendos that completely go over the intended audience’s heads, giving a subtle wink or nudge to others out there who may be casually watching.
This normally wouldn’t be a problem until we realise that hindsight is truly 20/20 and we take a look at the programming that was around during our own adolescence. Suddenly, the fabric of our childhood becomes frayed as we realise the adult nature, dirty jokes, or sophomoric adult humor sprinkled throughout popular children’s shows from back in the day such as Salute Your Shorts, Rocko’s Modern Life, or even Josie & The Pussycats.
Whether done on purpose or completely coincidental,...
As adults, we look at children’s programming today and silently shake our heads and chuckle to ourselves when we notice that the voice actors, writers, or even animators have carefully added in adult jokes, themes, or innuendos that completely go over the intended audience’s heads, giving a subtle wink or nudge to others out there who may be casually watching.
This normally wouldn’t be a problem until we realise that hindsight is truly 20/20 and we take a look at the programming that was around during our own adolescence. Suddenly, the fabric of our childhood becomes frayed as we realise the adult nature, dirty jokes, or sophomoric adult humor sprinkled throughout popular children’s shows from back in the day such as Salute Your Shorts, Rocko’s Modern Life, or even Josie & The Pussycats.
Whether done on purpose or completely coincidental,...
- 7/30/2014
- by Tommy Bobby Watanabe
- Obsessed with Film
It's been more than a decade since the 1990s ended, yet the Internet can't seem to go a day without a reminder of the neon slap bracelets that may have been banned from your school.
Yes, we get it. Times are tough and there's comfort in reflection, but enough is enough.
Below, a final goodbye to the 90s to end the nostalgia once and for all. (We're not kidding. There are 1990 items below.)
1. Scrunchies
2. "The Wild Thornberries"
3. Dawson and Joey
4. "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys"
5. Mr. Feeny
7. MTV playing music videos
8. Snick
9. The premiere of "Freaks and Geeks"
10. Levar Burton
11. "Daria"
12. "Arthur"
13. "The Powerpuff Girls"
14. "Smart Guy"
15. Comedy Central globe logo with buildings
16. "The X-Files"
17. Rosie O'Donnell
18. Bill Nye
19. "Dawson's Creek"
20. The Mighty Ducks"
21. "Are You Afraid of the Dark"
22. Cornholio
23. Rachel Green
24. Tim Allen
25. "All That"
26. "Beverly Hills 90210"
27. "Step by Step"
28. "The Ren & Stimpy Show"
29. "The Famous Jett Jackson"
30. "Buffy the Vampire Slayer...
Yes, we get it. Times are tough and there's comfort in reflection, but enough is enough.
Below, a final goodbye to the 90s to end the nostalgia once and for all. (We're not kidding. There are 1990 items below.)
1. Scrunchies
2. "The Wild Thornberries"
3. Dawson and Joey
4. "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys"
5. Mr. Feeny
7. MTV playing music videos
8. Snick
9. The premiere of "Freaks and Geeks"
10. Levar Burton
11. "Daria"
12. "Arthur"
13. "The Powerpuff Girls"
14. "Smart Guy"
15. Comedy Central globe logo with buildings
16. "The X-Files"
17. Rosie O'Donnell
18. Bill Nye
19. "Dawson's Creek"
20. The Mighty Ducks"
21. "Are You Afraid of the Dark"
22. Cornholio
23. Rachel Green
24. Tim Allen
25. "All That"
26. "Beverly Hills 90210"
27. "Step by Step"
28. "The Ren & Stimpy Show"
29. "The Famous Jett Jackson"
30. "Buffy the Vampire Slayer...
- 7/29/2013
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
They seemed ageless as camp counselors, Goodburger employees and dude ranch handlers, but even '90s Nickelodeon stars couldn't stay teenagers forever. One went on to marry Ben Stiller) while others quit acting altogether. But 30-year-olds around the world can rejoice, because Amanda Bynes, 27, has yet to join the club.
Danny Tamberelli from "The Adventures of Pete and Pete" is 31.
Irene Ng from "The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo" is 38.
Katrina Johnson from "All That" is 31.
Yes, that little girl who played H. Ross Perot.
Alisa Reyes from "All That" is 32.
Lori Beth Denberg from "All That" is 37.
Larisa Oleynik from "The Secret World of Alex Mack" is 32.
Jason Zimbler from "Clarissa Explains it All," 35.
Melissa Joan Hart from "Clarissa Explains it All" is 36.
Michael Ray Bower from "Salute Your Shorts" is 38.
Kenan Thompson from "All That" is 35.
Christine Taylor from "Hey Dude" is 41.
Michael Maronna from "The Adventures of...
Danny Tamberelli from "The Adventures of Pete and Pete" is 31.
Irene Ng from "The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo" is 38.
Katrina Johnson from "All That" is 31.
Yes, that little girl who played H. Ross Perot.
Alisa Reyes from "All That" is 32.
Lori Beth Denberg from "All That" is 37.
Larisa Oleynik from "The Secret World of Alex Mack" is 32.
Jason Zimbler from "Clarissa Explains it All," 35.
Melissa Joan Hart from "Clarissa Explains it All" is 36.
Michael Ray Bower from "Salute Your Shorts" is 38.
Kenan Thompson from "All That" is 35.
Christine Taylor from "Hey Dude" is 41.
Michael Maronna from "The Adventures of...
- 7/17/2013
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
The Adventures of Pete & Pete 20th Anniversary Reunion from Michael C Maronna
There is definitely a generation of us adults who are completely bonkers over their favorite Nickelodeon shows from the early to mid-1990s -- "Hey Dude," "Salute Your Shorts," "Fifteen," "Are You Afraid of the Dark?"
Wouldn't reunions of those shows be a ton of fun? Well, Funny or Die got the band back together from the classic "Adventures of Pete & Pete" for its 20th anniversary at the Sf Sketchfest in January and above is the video of the reunion.
Nice to see titular Petes Michael C. Maronna and Danny Tamberelli on hand, plus Endless Mike Hellstrom (Rick Gomez) and Artie (Toby Huss), though we're disappointed that Ellen (Alison Fanelli) is nowhere to be seen. The video is extremely Nsfw, but it's still a lot of fun.
There is definitely a generation of us adults who are completely bonkers over their favorite Nickelodeon shows from the early to mid-1990s -- "Hey Dude," "Salute Your Shorts," "Fifteen," "Are You Afraid of the Dark?"
Wouldn't reunions of those shows be a ton of fun? Well, Funny or Die got the band back together from the classic "Adventures of Pete & Pete" for its 20th anniversary at the Sf Sketchfest in January and above is the video of the reunion.
Nice to see titular Petes Michael C. Maronna and Danny Tamberelli on hand, plus Endless Mike Hellstrom (Rick Gomez) and Artie (Toby Huss), though we're disappointed that Ellen (Alison Fanelli) is nowhere to be seen. The video is extremely Nsfw, but it's still a lot of fun.
- 2/5/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Mathew Klickstein has seen past the curtain of our childhoods. More effectively, he’s successfully mounted a campaign to chronicle the history of Nickelodeon during its prime era. I can’t remember how I stumbled upon his project, but I can say that I’m glad I did as every bit of knowledge he’s share with myself (and his 709 followers on Facebook) is priceless. Back in the 1980s, when Cable was coming into its own, Nickelodeon was the self proclaimed “First Network For Kids”. That statement would be their calling card for the next couple decades, carrying them to the present day where shows like iCarly and The Penguins of Madagascar take up the residence that shows like Are You Afraid of the Dark and Rugrats had made possible.
Conducting this interview has been an awesome reminder of my own Nick childhood, as I was a huge fan of...
Conducting this interview has been an awesome reminder of my own Nick childhood, as I was a huge fan of...
- 2/4/2013
- by Mike Reyes
- Obsessed with Film
Sleep-away camp has been the setting for plenty of our favorite comedies -- from TV's "Salute Your Shorts" to movies like "Heavyweights" and "Meatballs." Now, NBC is tapping the well for a new summer drama, "Camp," which has been picked up for a 13-episode series to debut in summer 2013.
Tonally similar to the iconic film "Dazed and Confused," "Camp" takes place at the lakeside Little Hawk Family Camp -- yes, a sleepaway camp that parents bring their kids to. According to NBC's press release, the parents booze it up while teenagers "make gleeful mischief and fall in and out of love."
It's an hourlong drama, executive produced by Liz Heldens (NBC's upcoming "Deception," "Friday Night Lights") and Peter Elkoff ("Deception," "Gossip Girl"). Casting hasn't yet been announced, but production will begin in Australia in March.
NBC President of Entertainment Jennifer Salke says in a statement, "In our desire to make...
Tonally similar to the iconic film "Dazed and Confused," "Camp" takes place at the lakeside Little Hawk Family Camp -- yes, a sleepaway camp that parents bring their kids to. According to NBC's press release, the parents booze it up while teenagers "make gleeful mischief and fall in and out of love."
It's an hourlong drama, executive produced by Liz Heldens (NBC's upcoming "Deception," "Friday Night Lights") and Peter Elkoff ("Deception," "Gossip Girl"). Casting hasn't yet been announced, but production will begin in Australia in March.
NBC President of Entertainment Jennifer Salke says in a statement, "In our desire to make...
- 1/6/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Have your attention yet? If the picture above doesn’t grab it then nothing will. I’ve compiled a list of the Top 50 TV characters of the 90s. Grant you this list may be a little bias but hey, it’s my list! Being born in 85′ has given me the privilege to watch a wide variety of shows, the 90s being the bread and butter of them all. Now I didn’t get to watch everything in the 90′s but every character on this list is one that I think you’ll appreciate, and hopefully it’ll remind you of some good memories along the way. Whether it be because they were cool, goofy, nerdy, beautiful, or a dumb ass, this list has it all.
Pictured above is one of my child hood crushes (and yours) Topanga Lawrence. Of course she made the list but there’s a lot of characters that didn’t.
Pictured above is one of my child hood crushes (and yours) Topanga Lawrence. Of course she made the list but there’s a lot of characters that didn’t.
- 12/27/2012
- by David Noriega
- Obsessed with Film
Last week’s episode of Parks and Recreation, in which Ben finally proposed to Leslie, set the bar pretty high — some might say impossibly high — so last night the writers stepped up and let loose with some top-shelf material. We met Ben’s sparring, divorced, insufferable parents (played by Glenne Headly and Jonathan Banks) and watched Chris have a total, happy-sad mental breakdown (“It’s like a perfect storm of emotions!”). The team even brought back the scene-stealer (and arguably the show’s most consistently funny character) Jean-Ralphio, Tom’s flamboyant cad of a business partner. With so many memorable moments,...
- 11/9/2012
- by Josh Stillman
- EW.com - PopWatch
Most gay children probably don't realize they're gay, but if they're anything like I was at age 5-14, they knew exactly what kinds of TV they cared about. And for those of us who came of age in the '90s, Nickelodeon was truly the ne plus ultra of kid programming. The orange-splashed network routinely featured characters who were self-possessed, unashamed, and totally weird. That's the gay kid hallmark right there. Join us as we revisit nine particular characters who thrilled me and many others during the glorious '90s.
Angelica Pickles from Rugrats
The bossiest brat in the playpen happened to be the funniest female cartoon character to appear on TV, let alone Nickelodeon, in years. When three-year-old tantrum expert Angelica debuted on Rugrats in 1991, she reclaimed Lucy Van Pelt's callous humor for little kids everywhere. She was both diabolical and insufferable, and what self-respecting gay child can't relate to that?...
Angelica Pickles from Rugrats
The bossiest brat in the playpen happened to be the funniest female cartoon character to appear on TV, let alone Nickelodeon, in years. When three-year-old tantrum expert Angelica debuted on Rugrats in 1991, she reclaimed Lucy Van Pelt's callous humor for little kids everywhere. She was both diabolical and insufferable, and what self-respecting gay child can't relate to that?...
- 7/25/2012
- by virtel
- The Backlot
Note: Do not read on if you have not seen Season 3, Episode 5 of ABC Family's "Pretty Little Liars," entitled "The Remains Of 'A.'"
Spencer and Hanna are on a mission to swap out Garrett's "April Rose has the proof" note under his mom's hospital bracelet with one they've written, thanks to Hanna's expert forging skills. Their note asks A to meet them by the organ at the deserted church that night and Hanna wants to be the messenger since she's still heartbroken that "this A" broke her and Caleb up.
But when Hanna enters Mrs. Reynolds room and lifts her hand to insert the note, she flatlines and Hanna jets out of there faster than Mrs. Reynolds will ever move again.
They text Aria, who is apparently living at Ezra's and doing an incredibly cheesy photoshoot to motivate her about her new assistant gig. He's also wearing pajama pants.
Spencer and Hanna are on a mission to swap out Garrett's "April Rose has the proof" note under his mom's hospital bracelet with one they've written, thanks to Hanna's expert forging skills. Their note asks A to meet them by the organ at the deserted church that night and Hanna wants to be the messenger since she's still heartbroken that "this A" broke her and Caleb up.
But when Hanna enters Mrs. Reynolds room and lifts her hand to insert the note, she flatlines and Hanna jets out of there faster than Mrs. Reynolds will ever move again.
They text Aria, who is apparently living at Ezra's and doing an incredibly cheesy photoshoot to motivate her about her new assistant gig. He's also wearing pajama pants.
- 7/18/2012
- by Jaimie Etkin
- Aol TV.
"The Voice" kicked off this week which a serious case of the giggles and what was to come was easily the most bizarre episode of this show ever. And that includes Cee Lo's wig, his group trip to the massage parlor and his serious fauxhawks.
Initially, we're not sure why the coadges are all fighting back laughter. But once we learn, we wish we had stayed uncertain. Turns out, Cee Lo is having some gas issues.
As irritable father figure Carson tells the coadges, "Let's focus here," Christina says, "Why do you think I got this fan?" Luckily for the pop star, she has a paper fan, while Cee Lo has a mini battery-operated one. Unfortunately, no one has that one you can get in Disney World that's a bottle with a fan head because clearly they're the coolest.
Anyway, as Carson says, "Let's focus." Christina tries to turn the...
Initially, we're not sure why the coadges are all fighting back laughter. But once we learn, we wish we had stayed uncertain. Turns out, Cee Lo is having some gas issues.
As irritable father figure Carson tells the coadges, "Let's focus here," Christina says, "Why do you think I got this fan?" Luckily for the pop star, she has a paper fan, while Cee Lo has a mini battery-operated one. Unfortunately, no one has that one you can get in Disney World that's a bottle with a fan head because clearly they're the coolest.
Anyway, as Carson says, "Let's focus." Christina tries to turn the...
- 4/24/2012
- by Jaimie Etkin
- Aol TV.
"The Voice" kicked off this week which a serious case of the giggles and what was to come was easily the most bizarre episode of this show ever. And that includes Cee Lo's wig, his group trip to the massage parlor and his serious fauxhawks.
Initially, we're not sure why the coadges are all fighting back laughter. But once we learn, we wish we had stayed uncertain. Turns out, Cee Lo is having some gas issues.
As irritable father figure Carson tells the coadges, "Let's focus here," Christina says, "Why do you think I got this fan?" Luckily for the pop star, she has a paper fan, while Cee Lo has a mini battery-operated one. Unfortunately, no one has that one you can get in Disney World that's a bottle with a fan head because clearly they're the coolest.
Anyway, as Carson says, "Let's focus." Christina tries to turn the...
Initially, we're not sure why the coadges are all fighting back laughter. But once we learn, we wish we had stayed uncertain. Turns out, Cee Lo is having some gas issues.
As irritable father figure Carson tells the coadges, "Let's focus here," Christina says, "Why do you think I got this fan?" Luckily for the pop star, she has a paper fan, while Cee Lo has a mini battery-operated one. Unfortunately, no one has that one you can get in Disney World that's a bottle with a fan head because clearly they're the coolest.
Anyway, as Carson says, "Let's focus." Christina tries to turn the...
- 4/24/2012
- by Jaimie Etkin
- Aol TV.
The generally excellent Mad Men premiere was full of noteworthy moments – Megan’s song about Zubaz, Harry making fun of Megan’s song about Zubaz, etc. – but no single moment elicited a bigger “Holy Ess!” reaction from my tiny like-minded viewing group than the unexpected party appearance of Cosgrove’s fiancee Cynthia Baxter, aka actress Larisa Oleynik, aka the titular character from Nickelodeon’s The Secret World Of Alex Mack: Wow! She’s aged very nicely in the 60s. IMDb claims she was actually in one episode last season (in 2010! So long ago!), but last night was really her first chance to show off her magical shapeshifting powers…of Acting! Next week on Mad Men, Pryce finally hires a black employee played by Omar Gooding from Wild And Crazy Kids, then firm-newcomer Mo from Guts lands the company’s biggest client yet: The Farts account, managed by Budnick from Salute Your Shorts.
- 3/26/2012
- by Dan Hopper
- BestWeekEver
Last year, TeenNick brought back Nickelodeon classics from the '90s for a late night block of programming called "The '90s Are All That" and viewers were ecstatic. For the first time in years, fans of All That, Kenan & Kel, Rugrats, The Secret World of Alex Mack, and Salute Your Shorts could watch reruns on television. It was a dream come true for the young adults who remember a time when the Big Orange Couch was a staple in every Nickelodeon commercial and when kids got slimed daily, not just at the Kids' Choice Awards. Fans flooded to social media shortly after TeenNick announced the new schedule in July, which was no surprise. '90s nostalgia is big online. Numerous Facebook pages and groups exist devoted to the decade and Twitter handles, @The90sLife and @90sgirlproblem, have more than 270,000 followers respectively. The beloved decade is represented well online, however,...
- 1/18/2012
- by Mary Romero
- Aol TV.
Words can't even describe how excited I was to interview actor Michael Bower. Alright, maybe two. Donkey Lips. Michael Bower, now 36, is known as playing one of the most iconic character roles in the business--Donkey Lips from Nickelodeon's Salute Your Shorts. He didn't just stop at that 1991 critically acclaimed series though. He then went on to appear in over 30 primetime television shows that have included guest spots on The Wonder Years, Monk, Popular, Dark Angel and the comedy film Dude Where's My Car. Michael continues to act and is keeping busy with several production companies.
Some specific moments Ology got to chat about with Michael included his infamous Roy stop by at a certain Central Perk set, his super pumped up Super Bowl commercial and his days at Camp Anawanna. Check it out.
Ology: Before we get to what you're doing now, I have to ask about the Super Bowl...
Some specific moments Ology got to chat about with Michael included his infamous Roy stop by at a certain Central Perk set, his super pumped up Super Bowl commercial and his days at Camp Anawanna. Check it out.
Ology: Before we get to what you're doing now, I have to ask about the Super Bowl...
- 10/19/2011
- by Stephanie Webber
- Celebsology
Welcome back to our weekly look at the new podcasts available at our “partners in podcast crime” the GeekCast Radio Network. As usual here’s our weekly look at the podcasts from Gcrn, This Week in Geek and the latest toy review videos from Baltmatrix, with descriptions and links to each and every podcast.
Gcrn WarZ – Episode 02: Flintstones Vs Jetsons
The gauntlet has been thrown down, and Gcrn WarZ has returned. This time around we debate over the Stone Age or the Space Age as we dissect The Flintstones and The Jetsons. So, sit back relax and listen in to find out which show wins this epic battle! Be sure to comment on the post and tell us whether you prefer The Flintstones or The Jetsons! Listen Now.
Legends of the Dark Knight – Episode 00: Premiere
The return to the DC Animated Universe has arrived in the form of Legends of the Dark Knight!
Gcrn WarZ – Episode 02: Flintstones Vs Jetsons
The gauntlet has been thrown down, and Gcrn WarZ has returned. This time around we debate over the Stone Age or the Space Age as we dissect The Flintstones and The Jetsons. So, sit back relax and listen in to find out which show wins this epic battle! Be sure to comment on the post and tell us whether you prefer The Flintstones or The Jetsons! Listen Now.
Legends of the Dark Knight – Episode 00: Premiere
The return to the DC Animated Universe has arrived in the form of Legends of the Dark Knight!
- 9/27/2011
- by Phil
- Nerdly
Most may know Erik MacArthur as an actor, but for years he's been sitting in the producer and director's chair. We all know him from esteemed works like Pleasantville, We Were Soldiers and the cult following Salute Your Shorts, but now it's time to see the other side. Ology caught up with MacArthur to discuss his impressive background in film and television and to see what projects he's currently working on.
Like catching up with an old friend, Erik talks to Ology about his newest film Pono that will begin filming in Hawaii in the upcoming months. He also explains the transition he made to behind the camera, with previous projects like the short Life Makes Sense When You're Famous and his first feature film Bottoms Up.
Ology: It's so nice to talk to you today and seeing what you're up to. What projects are you currently working on?
Erik MacArthur...
Like catching up with an old friend, Erik talks to Ology about his newest film Pono that will begin filming in Hawaii in the upcoming months. He also explains the transition he made to behind the camera, with previous projects like the short Life Makes Sense When You're Famous and his first feature film Bottoms Up.
Ology: It's so nice to talk to you today and seeing what you're up to. What projects are you currently working on?
Erik MacArthur...
- 9/26/2011
- by Stephanie Webber
- Celebsology
Most may know Erik MacArthur as an actor, but for years he's been sitting in the producer and director's chair. We all know him from esteemed works like Pleasantville, We Were Soldiers and the cult following Salute Your Shorts, but now it's time to see the other side. Ology caught up with MacArthur to discuss his impressive background in film and television and to see what projects he's currently working on.
Like catching up with an old friend, Erik talks to Ology about his newest film Pono that will begin filming in Hawaii in the upcoming months. He also explains the transition he made to behind the camera, with previous projects like the short Life Makes Sense When You're Famous and his first feature film Bottoms Up.
Ology: It's so nice to talk to you today and seeing what you're up to. What projects are you currently working on?
Erik MacArthur...
Like catching up with an old friend, Erik talks to Ology about his newest film Pono that will begin filming in Hawaii in the upcoming months. He also explains the transition he made to behind the camera, with previous projects like the short Life Makes Sense When You're Famous and his first feature film Bottoms Up.
Ology: It's so nice to talk to you today and seeing what you're up to. What projects are you currently working on?
Erik MacArthur...
- 9/26/2011
- by Stephanie Webber
- Filmology
Nickelodeon recently made legions of twentysomethings hungry for their childhood faves very happy when they launched a programming block on Teen Nick called The ’90s Are All That. Now, every night from midnight to 4:00am, you can watch All That, Kenan & Kel, Clarissa Explains It All, and Doug. More shows are expected to be rolled out soon, some of which are rumored to be Hey Dude, Rugrats, Are You Afraid Of The Dark?, Salute Your Shorts, and The Adventures Of Pete & Pete. Not only does this satiate the appetites of a generation for whom a sense of nostalgia is so strong that we take pictures on our iPhone and then filter them so they look like Polaroids from the 70′s (Guilty!), but it makes that sense of longing even stronger for those shows that are being ignored completely. Say, Roundhouse for example? Remember Roundhouse? It was on during Snick,...
- 8/30/2011
- by Eliot Glazer
- BestWeekEver
Salute Your Shorts was like The Breakfast Club of ’90s Nickelodeon. You had a brain (Sponge), an athlete (Telly), a basket case (Z.Z.), a princess (Dina) and a criminal (Budnick). Ug stood in as the irascible Dick Vernon. And as for Donkeylips… well… what kids’ show doesn’t need a character named Donkeylips? As fate would have it, I started going to camp the summer before Salute Your Shorts premiered on Nickelodeon. For two of my 10 years at camp, I was even a counselor. So I wondered: Looking at it from both sides now, how does the show stack up?...
- 8/26/2011
- by Lanford Beard
- EW.com - PopWatch
This week, TeenNick launched its “The ’90s Are All That” midnight-2 a.m. block to strong ratings. The retro roster inspired a wave of nostalgia in college-age and older viewers, who remembered growing up under the influence of the fashion sense of Clarissa Darling, the good-kid-done-wrong ethos of Doug Funnie, and the slapstick stylings of Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell. But beyond Kenan, Kel, Clarissa, and Doug, who will be next to to burn the midnight oil?
TeenNick does not yet have set end date in mind for the block, though it has already confirmed that it will start introducing...
TeenNick does not yet have set end date in mind for the block, though it has already confirmed that it will start introducing...
- 7/29/2011
- by Lanford Beard
- EW.com - PopWatch
TeenNick was clearly banking on nostalgia when it announced its heavily-promoted late night block of '90s reruns, and it looks like it's paying off.
The Monday night, 12:00-to-2:00 a.m. Et launch of "The 90s Are All That" brought in 555,000 viewers, boosting the time-slot's ratings from the previous year by over 100%.
It's inaugural line-up of "Kenan & Kel," "All That," "Doug" and "Clarissa Explains It All" was an exceptional success among adults 18-34. It brought in 229,000 viewers, an increase of 500%.
As the block continues to run on the network, which it looks likely to do for some time now, other '90s series joining the mix will be "The Adventures of Pete & Pete" and "Are You Afraid of the Dark?"
Zap2it would like to put in a special request for "Salute Your Shorts" to start airing as soon as possible.
The Monday night, 12:00-to-2:00 a.m. Et launch of "The 90s Are All That" brought in 555,000 viewers, boosting the time-slot's ratings from the previous year by over 100%.
It's inaugural line-up of "Kenan & Kel," "All That," "Doug" and "Clarissa Explains It All" was an exceptional success among adults 18-34. It brought in 229,000 viewers, an increase of 500%.
As the block continues to run on the network, which it looks likely to do for some time now, other '90s series joining the mix will be "The Adventures of Pete & Pete" and "Are You Afraid of the Dark?"
Zap2it would like to put in a special request for "Salute Your Shorts" to start airing as soon as possible.
- 7/28/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
By Stefan Doyno and John Mitchell
The ‘90s are back, and so are your favorite shows. Last night, TeenNick premiered "The ‘90s Are All That," a statement anyone in their twenties or early thirties will most certainly agree with. Twitter has been burning up with love for the classic shows that made Nickelodeon the channel it is today. Shows like "iCarly," "Drake and Josh" and "Victorious" are wildly popular with the younger generation, but it was shows like "All That," "The Amanda Show," "Rugrats," “Clarissa Explains It All” and "Doug" that paved the way and still have a special place in our hearts.
The two-hour run of shows, which air weeknights from midnight to 2Am, is not just a block of programming, it’s a movement. Viewers can "Watch. Discuss. Obsess." on Facebook and Twitter. You can also join the ongoing conversation, keep up with the evolving schedule and catch...
The ‘90s are back, and so are your favorite shows. Last night, TeenNick premiered "The ‘90s Are All That," a statement anyone in their twenties or early thirties will most certainly agree with. Twitter has been burning up with love for the classic shows that made Nickelodeon the channel it is today. Shows like "iCarly," "Drake and Josh" and "Victorious" are wildly popular with the younger generation, but it was shows like "All That," "The Amanda Show," "Rugrats," “Clarissa Explains It All” and "Doug" that paved the way and still have a special place in our hearts.
The two-hour run of shows, which air weeknights from midnight to 2Am, is not just a block of programming, it’s a movement. Viewers can "Watch. Discuss. Obsess." on Facebook and Twitter. You can also join the ongoing conversation, keep up with the evolving schedule and catch...
- 7/26/2011
- by MTV News
- MTV Newsroom
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