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Baywatch alum Michael Newman has died, 18 years after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.

Newman died “from heart complications’ on Sunday, October 20, “surrounded by his family and friends,” his friend Matt Felker, who recently directed the Hulu docuseries After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun, confirmed to People.

Newman became known for his role as lifeguard Mike “Newmie” Newman in NBC’s Baywatch, in which he appeared in 150 episodes from 1989 to 2000. Newman was the only cast member on the show who was actually a lifeguard. He had worked as an L.A. County lifeguard for 20 years, beginning at age 10 as a Santa Monica Junior Lifeguard.

Baywatch, an action drama series about lifeguards who patrol the beaches of Los Angeles County and Hawaii, was canceled after one season on NBC but survived in syndication, eventually becoming the most-watched series worldwide with over 1.1 billion viewers. Created by Michael Berk, Douglas Schwartz and Gregory J. Bonann,...

ABC News Studios' docuseries 'After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun' premiered on Hulu on August 28.ABC News/YouTube'Baywatch' Cast Members Faced Struggles While Doing the Show'Baywatch' ran for 11 seasons.Mega

Baywatch cast members appeared in the new ABC News Studios' documentary series, After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun, to share their experiences while starring in the hit television series and their lives afterward. The four-part project, which premiered on Hulu on August 28, features interviews with Alexandra Paul, Billy Warlock, Carmen Electra, David Chokachi, David Hasselhoff, Erika Eleniak, Jeremy Jackson, Nicole Eggert and Traci Bingham, to name a few.

Some of the stars dropped shocking behind-the-scenes secrets from their time on Baywatch.

Hasselhoff, who played Mitch Buchannon, said in the documentary: "The show really wasn’t good. But we made it good because we had passion."

Chokachi, who portrayed Cody Madison on Baywatch, added: "The problem is that sometimes...

ABC News Studios' docuseries 'After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun' premiered on Hulu on August 28.ABC News/YouTube'Baywatch' Cast Members Faced Struggles While Doing the Show'Baywatch' ran for 11 seasons.Mega

Baywatch cast members appeared in the new ABC News Studios' documentary series, After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun, to share their experiences while starring in the hit television series and their lives afterward. The four-part project, which premiered on Hulu on August 28, features interviews with Alexandra Paul, Billy Warlock, Carmen Electra, David Chokachi, David Hasselhoff, Erika Eleniak, Jeremy Jackson, Nicole Eggert and Traci Bingham, to name a few.

Some of the stars dropped shocking behind-the-scenes secrets from their time on Baywatch.

Hasselhoff, who played Mitch Buchannon, said in the documentary, "The show really wasn’t good. But we made it good because we had passion."

"The problem is that sometimes it is 6 in the morning and it is...

“After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun” makes waves, diving into the many behind-the-scenes secrets of “Baywatch.” Throughout its four episodes, the docuseries offers insight into the 90s series, its successful 11-season run, and its lasting impact. The docuseries premieres on Hulu on Wednesday, Aug. 28. You can check it out with a 30-Day Free Trial of Hulu.

How to Watch ‘After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun’ When: Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024 Where: Hulu Stream: Watch with a 30-Day Free Trial of Hulu. About ‘After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun’

Fans of “Baywatch” and 90s pop culture can’t miss the captivating new docuseries. In its four episodes, “After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun” features exclusive interviews with over 30 cast and crew members. Nicole Eggert, Carmen Electra, Billy Warlock, Alexandra Paul, Gregory Alan Williams, David Chokachi, Jeremy Jackson, Traci Bingham, Erika Eleniak, Michael Newman, Michael Berk, and Douglas Schwartz are among those sharing their personal experiences on the show.

ABC News Studio has released a trailer for After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun, a four-part docuseries that hits Hulu on Wednesday, Aug. 28, and promises “a nostalgic and insightful exploration of the cultural phenomenon that defined an era.”

Baywatch debuted nearly 35 years ago, in September 1989, and aired on NBC and then in syndication until May 2001. (We don’t talk abut Baywatch Nights.) The series’ Og cast included David Hasselhoff, Parker Stevenson, Billy Warlock, Erika Eleniak and others, while subsequent additions included Pamela Anderson, Nicole Eggert, David Charvet, Alexandra Paul, Yasmine Bleeth, Traci Bingham, Carmen Electra and future Aquaman Jason Momoa.

Today, ABC News Studios announced After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun, a new docuseries that delivers a nostalgic and insightful exploration of Baywatch, the cultural phenomenon that defined an era, and an unprecedented look into the stars who brought the world’s most famous lifeguards to life.

Through dozens of new cast interviews and never-before-seen footage, this docuseries unpacks how the show captured the mythology of California’s beach culture, set physical beauty standards for an entire generation, and capitalized on the adage “sex sells.”

After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun begins streaming on Hulu on Wednesday, August 28, 2024.

Produced and directed by Matthew Felker in collaboration with ABC News Studios, this four-part series features exclusive interviews with over 35 beloved cast members and the show’s creators, including Nicole Eggert, Carmen Electra, Billy Warlock, Alexandra Paul, Gregory Alan Williams, David Chokachi, Jeremy Jackson, Traci Bingham, Erika Eleniak, Michael Newman, Michael Berk,...

A Baywatch docuseries is headed to Hulu. After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun, a four-episode docuseries that takes an inside look at Baywatch, “the cultural phenomenon that defined an era”, from ABC News Studios, will premiere Wednesday, August 28 on the platform.

After Baywatch will feature new cast interviews as well as a never-aired interview with Pamela Anderson, who starred as Cj Parker, and home videos shot by the cast themselves.

The “docuseries unpacks how the show captured the mythology of California’s beach culture, set physical beauty standards for an entire generation, and capitalized on the adage “sex sells,” according to the press release. The series also explores the show’s impact on pop culture and its enduring legacy.

Produced and directed by Matthew Felker in collaboration with ABC News Studios, the series features exclusive interviews with over 35 cast members and the show’s creators, including Nicole Eggert, Carmen Electra,...

A Baywatch docuseries is set to premiere on Hulu later this summer.

After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun is a four-part series that will dive into the untold stories of the iconic ’90s TV show, featuring exclusive interviews with its cast and creator.

The series will also include a never-before-seen interview with Pamela Anderson and more than a decade of home videos from other castmembers, including Nicole Eggert, Carmen Electra, Billy Warlock, Alexandra Paul, Gregory Alan Williams, David Chokachi and more. The intimate clips will give viewers a glimpse into the real struggles, dynamics, friendships and moments that happened off-camera.

Through dozens of interviews and new footage, After Baywatch “unpacks how the show captured the mythology of California’s beach culture, set physical beauty standards for an entire generation and capitalized on the adage ‘sex sells,'” according to a press release.

The four-part project will explore Baywatch‘s enduring...

Hulu, which touched on the legacy of “Baywatch” as part of its 2022 scripted limited series “Pam & Tommy,” is heading back to the beach. The streamer is set to premiere the four-part ABC News Studios docuseries “After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun” on Wednesday, Aug. 28.

Matthew Felker (“Public Figure”) is the producer and director behind the project, which began production in 2019 as “Baywatch: The Documentary” before evolving into “After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun” and landing ABC News Studios as the series’ production company.

Per the longline, the docuseries promises “a nostalgic and insightful exploration of ‘Baywatch,’ the cultural phenomenon that defined an era, and an unprecedented look into the stars who brought the world’s most famous lifeguards to life. Through dozens of new cast interviews and never-before-seen footage, this docuseries unpacks how the show captured the mythology of California’s beach culture, set physical beauty standards for an entire generation,...

Are you ready to go back to the beach?

Fox sure is.

On Monday, the network confirmed a reboot of the iconic 1989-2001 series is in the works.

The project already has a showrunner attached in Lara Olsen – best known for Netflix’s brilliant but canceled Spinning Out.

There will also be some creatives from the original series along to tackle this new wave.

Original creators Michael Berk, Douglas Schwartz, and Gregory J. Bonann have all scored executive producer credits for the one-hour drama.

What is the Baywatch reboot about?

The updated Baywatch features “daring ocean rescues, pristine beaches, and iconic red bathing suits are back, along with a whole new generation of Baywatch lifeguards,” according to the official logline.

These new lifeguards “navigate complicated, messy personal lives in this action-packed reboot that demonstrates there’s the family you’re born into and the family you find.”

Fox previously found...

Get ready for a slo-mo run down the beach: Baywatch is back. Fox is officially rebooting the lifeguard drama, with the production company Fremantle tasked with bringing it back to life. Laura Olsen of Spinning Out will serve as showrunner for the new Baywatch, per Variety. The new logline calls it an “action-packed reboot” about found family. It reads: “Daring ocean rescues, pristine beaches, and iconic red bathing suits are back, along with a whole new generation of Baywatch lifeguards, who navigate complicated, messy personal lives in this action-packed reboot that demonstrates there’s the family you’re born into and the family you find.” The original Baywatch was created by Michael Berk, Douglas Schwartz and Gregory J. Bonann, who will serve as executive producers on this new series along with Olsen. The series is billed as an hour-long drama. See the new key art below. Fremantle The original Baywatch starred David Hasselhoff,...

Like the end of a slo-mo music montage on the beach, “Baywatch” reboot has found a home: Fox has closed on a script+penalty deal for a new version of the long-running surf-sand-and-saviors series from Fremantle.

Fox and Fremantle have tapped Lara Olsen (“Spinning Out”) to serve as showrunner for the new “Baywatch,” which was originally created by Michael Berk, Douglas Schwartz and Gregory J. Bonann. Starring David Hasselhoff, “Baywatch” originally ran from 1989 to 1999 and then was retooled as “Baywatch: Hawaii” from 1999 to 2001.

Olsen, Berk, Bonann and Schwartz will serve as exec producers on the one-hour drama, which comes from both Fremantle and Fox Entertainment. Here’s the new logline: “Daring ocean rescues, pristine beaches, and iconic red bathing suits are back, along with a whole new generation of Baywatch lifeguards, who navigate complicated, messy personal lives in this action-packed reboot that demonstrates there’s the family you’re born...

Time to suit up and head back to the beach! Deadline reports that Fremantle is developing a reboot of Baywatch, the classic 90s action drama which starred David Hasselhoff, Pamela Anderson, and more.

It’s still early days as no creatives are attached to the Baywatch reboot, but Fremantle has had early talks with networks and streaming services about the project. Baywatch was created by Michael Berk, Douglas Schwartz and Gregory J. Bonann, and followed a group of lifeguards who patrolled the beaches of LA County. The show was originally produced for NBC but was cancelled after just one season. The producers believed in the series enough that they bought back the rights and produced a syndicated version of the series. The bet paid off big time as Baywatch became one of the most-watched shows in the world and ran for ten more seasons. The show also spawned a spinoff series,...

Exclusive: Baywatch could be heading back to the small screen.

Deadline understands that Fremantle has been developing a reboot of the classic beach drama series and has held early talks with a number of broadcasters and streamers.

The move would bring back one of the biggest shows of the late 1980s and 1990s as the trend towards rebooting classic IP continues. There are currently no creatives attached to the reboot.

The series made international stars of the likes of David Hasselhoff and Pamela Anderson.

Created by Michael Berk, Douglas Schwartz and Gregory J. Bonann, the series followed a group of lifeguards who patrolled the beaches of LA County. Originally produced by Gannett for NBC, the show was canceled after one season.

However, the Baywatch producers bought back the rights and produced a syndicated version with All American Television with the help of financing from German distributor Beta Taurus, part of...

Gregory Bonann was a lifeguard at Will Rogers State Beach in 1977 when he helped two children who were caught in a riptide. That rescue would ultimately change his life – and the face of television, setting the stage for the eventual “Baywatch” juggernaut.

Now, with the new feature adaptation of “Baywatch” in theaters this weekend, it’s time to revisit the unusual story of how the lifeguard show made it on the air – ultimately producing 242 episodes before ending its run in 2001.

It all started because it turns out Bonnan had saved the children of Stu Erwin, an executive at Mtm – the independent production company behind series like “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and “The Bob Newhart Show,” and run by legendary exec Grant Tinker.

While visiting Mtm’s offices in Studio City, Bonann pitched Erwin on a drama about lifeguards. The company passed, but Bonann took the opportunity to learn all about the TV biz.

Zac Efron, Alexandra Daddario and Dwayne Johnson have snagged leads in the upcoming “Baywatch” movie, but an original casting idea for the TV series would have seen an even bigger star slip into one of those famous red swimsuits.

Read More: Priyanka Chopra Fans Upset She’s Not Featured On First ‘Baywatch’ Poster: ‘They Always Leave Out The Asian’

In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, original “Baywatch” producers Michael Berk and Douglas Schwartz spilled a particularly juicy set secret: A young Leonardo DiCaprio was almost cast as David Hasselhoff’s son.

“We actually had DiCaprio ready to be cast,” Berk told THR, “But David thought he was too old to play his son.”

According to Schwartz, Hasselhoff thought DiCaprio’s casting would make him look older. “He had a lot of concerns of that type,” Schwartz admitted. Jeremy Jackson, six years Leo’s junior, was cast instead.

Nevertheless,...

Nicole Eggert's appearance changed during the filming of Baywatch – and it might have been because of costar Pamela Anderson.

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Baywatch's original producers, Michael Berk and Douglas Schwartz, opened up about the show – which will soon hit the big screen.

"[Nicole Eggert] felt a little bit competitive with Pam," Berk told the magazine. "She had a beautiful athletic body but didn't have big boobs at all. Maybe she was feeling a little bit of pressure. There was a holiday weekend and for a couple of days she called in sick afterward. Then...

Nicole Eggert's appearance changed during the filming of Baywatch - and it might have been because of costar Pamela Anderson. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Baywatch's original producers, Michael Berk and Douglas Schwartz, opened up about the show - which will soon hit the big screen. "[Nicole Eggert] felt a little bit competitive with Pam," Berk told the magazine. "She had a beautiful athletic body but didn't have big boobs at all. Maybe she was feeling a little bit of pressure. There was a holiday weekend and for a couple of days she called in sick afterward. Then...

Nicole Eggert's appearance changed during the filming of Baywatch - and it might have been because of costar Pamela Anderson. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Baywatch's original producers, Michael Berk and Douglas Schwartz, opened up about the show - which will soon hit the big screen. "[Nicole Eggert] felt a little bit competitive with Pam," Berk told the magazine. "She had a beautiful athletic body but didn't have big boobs at all. Maybe she was feeling a little bit of pressure. There was a holiday weekend and for a couple of days she called in sick afterward. Then...

If you felt some type of way seeing these beauties run along the beach in a red bathing suit on Baywatch, you weren't alone. In fact, ahead of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's reboot of the hit TV show, producers Michael Berk and Douglas Schwartz talked to The Hollywood Reporter to spill some unknown facts about what happened behind the scenes of the series, and it seems like there was a lot of competition between the cast members. Berk and Schwartz shared that blond beauty Nicole Eggert came back to set one day with a visible chest enhancement, and explained that she probably felt some competition with her fellow blond bombshell Pamela Anderson. The interview states that during a brief production...

The cast has been assembled and the beach bodies are ready, as Paramount has announced the start of principal photography on the upcoming Baywatch movie starring Dwayne Johnson and many more. Come inside to check out the announcement's bigger cast list!

A few pictures of the cast on the set of the new Baywatch movie have already been floating around the inter-webs, but today brings about Paramount's official announcement that the movie is currently underway!

Paramount Pictures today announced that principal photography has commenced on “Baywatch,” starring Dwayne Johnson (“Central Intelligence,” “San Andreas,” “Fast & Furious” franchise) and Zac Efron (“Neighbors,” “Mike And Dave Need Wedding Dates”). Production will take place in Miami and Savannah.

Seth Gordon (“Horrible Bosses,” “Identity Thief”) is directing the film from a screenplay most recently written by Damian Shannon & Mark Swift and Barry Schwartz. Beau Flynn (“San Andreas,” “Hercules”), Ivan Reitman (“Ghostbusters,” “Up In The Air”), and Michael Berk,...

Paramount Pictures today announced that principal photography has commenced on “Baywatch,” starring Dwayne Johnson (“Central Intelligence,” “San Andreas,” “Fast & Furious” franchise) and Zac Efron (“Neighbors,” “Mike And Dave Need Wedding Dates”). Production will take place in Miami and Savannah.

The film will be released on May 19, 2017.

Seth Gordon (“Horrible Bosses,” “Identity Thief”) is directing the film from a screenplay most recently written by Damian Shannon & Mark Swift and Barry Schwartz. Beau Flynn (“San Andreas,” “Hercules”), Ivan Reitman (“Ghostbusters,” “Up In The Air”), and Michael Berk, Doug Schwartz (“Soul Surfer”) & Greg Bonann, creators of the iconic “Baywatch” television series, are producing. The executive producers are Michele Berk (“Bandits,” “Kill The Sparrows”), Louise Rosner (“The Big Short, “The Hunger Games” franchise), Tom Pollock (“Up In The Air,” “Old School”), and Ali Bell (“Hitchcock”). Eli Roth is a co-producer.

“Baywatch” follows devoted lifeguard Mitch Buchannon (Johnson) as he butts heads with a brash new recruit (Efron). Together,...

Paramount’s casting process for its “badass” and R-rated Baywatch movie has been fascinating to watch largely because it’s shown no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Only last week, Quantico starlet Priyanka Chopra was the latest actress to board the studio’s burgeoning ensemble piece, and now Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has formally confirmed the addition of Ilfenesh Hadera.

Announced via the actor’s ever-popular Instagram, the actress best known for her roles in Chi-Raq and HBO’s Show Me a Hero is set to play Stef, a “strong, intelligent and formidable” love interest to Johnson’s Mitch Buchannon. Here’s the official post:

Exclusive: Casting my #Baywatch love interest wasn’t easy (extremely tough job but hey I’m one of the producers;) but we finally found her. For our coveted role of “Stef”, she had to be a lot of things: Strong, intelligent, formidable, beautiful and funny.

"Billions" actress Ilfenesh Hadera has joined the cast of the upcoming "Baywatch" film alongside Dwayne Johnson, Zac Efron, Alexandra Daddario and Kelly Rohrbach. "Quantico" star Priyanka Chopra was also previously reported to be in talks for a role.

An action-comedy feature take on the 1990s syndicated series about Californian lifeguards, Damian Shannon and Mark Swift penned the most recent draft which Seth Gordon ("Horrible Bosses") helms the project which Johnson, Michael Berk, Greg Bonann, Beau Flynn, Dany Garcia, Ivan Reitman and Douglas Schwartz will produce. Johnson broke the news on Instagram which you can see below:

Exclusive: Casting my #Baywatch love interest wasn't easy (extremely tough job but hey I'm one of the producers;) but we finally found her. For our coveted role of "Stef", she had to be a lot of things: Strong, intelligent, formidable, beautiful and funny. Want to welcome the talented @ilfenator Ilfenesh Hadera to our #Baywatch family.

"Quantico" actress Priyanka Chopra is in talks to join Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron in the Seth Gordon-directed "Baywatch" film at Paramount Pictures.

Alexandra Daddario ("San Andreas") was recently set to play Summer (originally portrayed by Nicole Eggert) and model Kelly Rohrbach recently signed on to play C.J. Parker (originally played by Pamela Anderson).

Damian Shannon and Mark Swift wrote the latest draft of the script which is said to have a "21 Jump Street" action-comedy tone to it.

Johnson, Dany Garcia, Beau Flynn, Ivan Reitman, Michael Berk, Douglas Schwartz and Greg Bonann are producing. Filming is expected to commence in the next few months.

Source: Variety...

Making the most of her time in Manhattan, Emily Ratajkowski dropped by the Apple Store Soho on Wednesday evening (August 5).

The “Gone Girl” actress looked gorgeous in an all-black ensemble with a pair of patent platform shoes as she joined J.B. Smoove, Joseph Einhorn, Doug Schwartz and Dirk Standen for the “Meet the Community Behind Fancy” panel.

Always in touch with her faithful fans, Emily posted a message via social media earlier in the day reminding her followers to attend- "Morning NYC. Come to the Apple Store tonight in Soho - I'll be there talking @fancy and @wayfmovie."...

She's back on the beach!"Baywatch" alum Yasmine Bleeth made her first public appearance in over 10 years this month, resurfacing at Venice Beach, of all places.The busty brunette was introduced on the classic show's fourth season as Caroline Holden, the sister of Alexandra Paul's character, Stephanie. She quickly became one of the series' hottest commodities and was even named one of People Magazine's Most Beautiful.But after being let go from the show (according to show producer Douglas Schwartz, it was over drug issues), an arrest and a trip to rehab, the actress all but disappeared. Her last public appearance was back in 2003, at an engagement party for Carmen Electra and Dennis Rodman.Now 46, Bleeth resurfaced alongside "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Eileen Davidson and each of their husbands in a Twitter photo the soap star posted last week. The group was at the beach to take...

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About the CD: La-La Land Records, Warner Bros. Animation and DC Comics present the original motion picture score to the DC Universe Animated Original Movie Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox. Acclaimed composer Frederik Widemann (Green Lantern: The Animated Series) seizes the opportunity to work with a live orchestra and unleashes a stupendous superhero score that propels this action-packed, fan-favorite DC Comics storyline. Fans of Widemann's Green Latnern: The Animated Series scores will be delighted with what the composer has delivered here. Produced by the composer and Mv Gerhard, and mastered by Doug Schwartz, this special release is limited to 2000 units and features liner notes from the composer and the filmmakers.

Our Take: The DC Universe animated films have been bringing adult fans a lot of joy over the past few years.  There are those of us that don't want the magic to end after...

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About the CD: La-La Land Pictures, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Animation present the original soundtrack to the Warner Bros. Animated Television Series Young Justice, as aired on Cartoon Network. Composers Kristopher Carter, Michael McCuistion & Lolita Ritmanis (Batman: The Brave And The Bold, Ben 10: Ultimate Alien, Teen Titans, Batman Beyond) fashion an exhilarating superhero score that is every bit as bold, fresh and exciting as this hit animated series. This compilation brings together must-have musical highlights of the show's first season, as well as the second season, Young Justice: Invasion. Produced by the composers and mastered by Doug Schwartz, this is dramatic, action-packed music that makes for a thrilling standalone listen! CD booklet features reversible cover art and in-depth, exclusive liner notes by film music writer John Takis that contain comments from the composers and the animation team!

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On September 22, 1989, the boob tube finally lived up to its name."Baywatch" landed on NBC on this date 25 years ago, bringing Pamela Anderson's bouncing body to the masses like never before, thanks to slow-mo runs down the beach and one of those famous red swimsuits. While the show only lasted one season in primetime, David Hasselhoff pushed for a syndication deal which extended its run for another 10 seasons -- introducing the world to the hot bodies of David Chokachi, Gena Lee Nolin, Donna D'Errico, David Charvet and many, many more.To celebrate the show's 25th anniversary, toofab tracked down a few of the show's biggest stars to take a look back at its legacy and share some secrets from behind the scenes. Later this week we'll post interviews with Nicole Eggert, Alexandra Paul, Kelly Packard and Jaason Simmons, who all spilled some great set stories.But first, to kick things off,...

Terminator star kicked off a book tour for his new autobiography, Total Recall, at the McNally Jackson bookstore in Soho, NY

Simon & Schuster kicked off Arnold Schwarzenegger's book tour for his new autobiography Total Recall with a surprise book signing at the McNally Jackson bookstore in Soho, New York on Monday.

The announcement came via Twitter four hours before the event. "We wanted to surprise fans!" the publishing company tweeted.

But, by the Terminator star's 1:30pm appearance, a sizeable line around the corner of the bookstore and a large crowd across the street had already amassed.

There were those on the line who got word of the signing through friends, like editor Zach West from Brooklyn who rushed over to meet his main inspiration for getting into fitness, "Arnold has been my hero pretty much since I grew up on Commando and the Terminator movies."

In the case of mother and daughter,...

Award-winning country singer Carrie Underwood, whose music career began when she won American Idol in 2005, makes the move to the big screen in upcoming drama Soul Surfer.

Based on a true story, the film stars AnnaSophia Robb (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Bridge to Terabithia, The Reaping, Race to Witch Mountain) as teen surfer Bethany Hamilton. Also in the cast are Dennis Quaid as Bethany's dad Tom, Helen Hunt as mum Cheri and Lorraine Nicholason as best friend Alana Blanchard.

Underwood plays church youth ministry leader Sarah Hill (see picture right), whose missions trip to Thailand to help the victims of the 2004 tsunami proves a turning point in Bethany's life.

Directed by Sean McNamara, Soul Surfer is released in the UK by Buena Vista International on September 23. (Certificate PG, running time 106mins). A trailer and posters have been sent over, along with some stills from the movie and the full synopsis.

Sherwood Schwartz, the creator of "Gilligan's Island" and "The Brady Bunch," two of the most iconic television series, has died at the age of 94. He was being treated for an intestinal infection and underwent several surgeries. He died with his wife and children at his side. Schwartz was working on a big-screen version of "Gilligan's Island," said his nephew Douglas Schwartz, who created the hit series "Baywatch." Douglas called his uncle a longtime mentor and caring "second father" who helped guide him successfully through show business. Schwartz was born in 1916 in Passaic, NJ, and grew up in Brooklyn, NY. His brother, already working for Bob Hope, got him a job when Sherwood was still in college. Schwartz gave up a career in medical science to write jokes for Hope's radio show. He went on to write for other radio and TV shows, including "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet." "Bob liked my jokes,...

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Los Angeles -- Sherwood Schwartz, writer-creator of two of the best-remembered TV series of the 1960s and 1970s, "Gilligan's Island" and "The Brady Bunch," has died at age 94.

Great niece Robin Randall said Schwartz died at 4 a.m. Tuesday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where he was being treated for an intestinal infection and underwent several surgeries. His wife, Mildred, and children had been at his side.

Sherwood Schwartz and his brother, Al, started as a writing team in TV's famed 1950s "golden age," said Douglas Schwartz, the late Al Schwartz's son.

"They helped shape television in its early days," Douglas Schwartz said. "Sherwood is an American classic, creating `Brady Bunch' and `Gilligan's Island,' iconic shows that are still popular today. He continued to produce all the way up into his 90s."

Sherwood Schwartz was working on a big-screen version of "Gilligan's Island," his nephew said. Douglas Schwartz,...

The man behind some of the most influential shows — and theme songs — of the ’60s and ’70s, Sherwood Schwartz, died this morning, his son Lloyd Schwartz and nephew Douglas Schwartz confirm to EW.

Schwartz, who created both The Brady Bunch and Gilligan’s Island, was 94 and died at 4 a.m. of natural causes surrounded by family and loved ones, his son and business partner since 1972, said. “I learned so much from him. I produced all around. I’ve worked as a network executive, and no one came close to being as good as he was in every single way. And...

Sherwood Schwartz, who created and wrote the iconic 1960s and '70s TV series Gilligan's Island and The Brady Bunch, died today. He was 94. Schwartz was working on a big-screen version of Gilligan's Island, he nephew told the Associated Press, before he was hospitalized at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles about a week ago with an intestinal infection. Schwartz was born in 1916 in Passaic, N.J., and grew up in Brooklyn. He teamed as a writer with his brother Al, who worked for Bob Hope and got Sherwood a job writing jokes for Hope's radio show while still in college. They eventually wrote for other radio and TV series including The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet. "They helped shape television in its early days," said Douglas Schwartz, Al's son and creator of Baywatch, who credits his uncle as a mentor. "Sherwood is an American classic, creating Brady Bunch and Gilligan's Island,...

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Dan Curtis’ Burnt Offerings (1976) was the first horror film/thriller that I saw. I was twelve years-old and its impact on me was indelible. The rapport between Karen Black, Oliver Reed, and Lee Harcourt Montgomery was plausible enough to make me extremely concerned when all hell broke loose on this “perfect” family, though some have argued that this family was frightening enough without the house!

Aside from the artful cinematic visual style and the film’s methodic and slow build-up, the performances by the three leads and supporting work from Burgess Meredith, Eileen Heckart, Dub Taylor, Bette Davis, and the unforgettable Anthony James as the chauffer elevate the film higher than similar genre productions. What also helped make Burnt Offerings so memorable was Robert Cobert’s phenomenal score which fits the movie like a glove. For years I searched fruitlessly...

Sony Pictures will be releasing Soul Surfer on DVD and Blu-Ray August 2nd. This film stars Dennis Quaid, Helen Hunt and Carrie Underwood. This story follows pro-surfer Bethany Hamilton through her real life achievements, her struggles and her moments after a vicious shark attack. With deterimation, she survives her ordeal; later, she goes on to return to surfing, in the finale of this upcoming thriller.

The trailer for Soul Surfer is below and the clip is for all audiences, with the film rated PG-13.

Tagline: "When You Come Back From a Loss, Beat the Odds, and Never Say Never, You Find a Champion."

The synopsis for Soul Surfer is here:

"Soul Surfer is the incredible true story of teen surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm in a shark attack and courageously overcame all odds to become a champion again, through her sheer determination and unwavering faith. In the wake...

Reviewed by Lila Nordstrom

(April 2011)

Directed by: Sean McNamara

Written by: Sean McNamara, Deborah Schwartz, Douglas Schwartz and Michael Berk

Starring: AnnaSophia Robb, Dennis Quaid, Helen Hunt and Carrie Underwood

According to Wikipedia, a “soul surfer” is a gifted surfer who is spiritually attuned to the water and waves and surfs for the sheer pleasure of it, not the glory that comes with winning competitions. The movie “Soul Surfer” tells the story of Bethany Hamilton, a real-life soul surfer who famously lost her left arm in a shark attack and got back on the board.

In the movie we follow Hamilton (AnnaSophia Robb), a newly sponsored teen surfer who is hoping to turn pro when she loses her limb. Naturally, she spends some time feeling lost and frustrated, but with the help of her parents (Dennis Quaid and Helen Hunt) and a mission trip to tsunami-torn Thaliand led by her...

Reviewed by Lila Nordstrom

(April 2011)

Directed by: Sean McNamara

Written by: Sean McNamara, Deborah Schwartz, Douglas Schwartz and Michael Berk

Starring: AnnaSophia Robb, Dennis Quaid, Helen Hunt and Carrie Underwood

According to Wikipedia, a “soul surfer” is a gifted surfer who is spiritually attuned to the water and waves and surfs for the sheer pleasure of it, not the glory that comes with winning competitions. The movie “Soul Surfer” tells the story of Bethany Hamilton, a real-life soul surfer who famously lost her left arm in a shark attack and got back on the board.

In the movie we follow Hamilton (AnnaSophia Robb), a newly sponsored teen surfer who is hoping to turn pro when she loses her limb. Naturally, she spends some time feeling lost and frustrated, but with the help of her parents (Dennis Quaid and Helen Hunt) and a mission trip to tsunami-torn Thaliand led by her...

Chicago – In our latest true-story edition of HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film, we have 35 admit-two passes up for grabs to the advance Chicago screening of the new film “Soul Surfer” with AnnaSophia Robb, Carrie Underwood, Dennis Quaid and Helen Hunt!

“Soul Surfer” also stars Sonya Balmores, Chris Brochu, Christie Brooke, David Chokachi, Kelly Crean, Yasmin Dar, Irie Driscoll, Faith Fay, John Mitchell Fultz, Cody Gomes, Kim Morgan Greene, Dutch Hofstetter and Tiffany Hofstetter from writer and director Sean McNamara.

To win your free pass to the advance Chicago screening of “Soul Surfer” courtesy of HollywoodChicago.com, just answer our question below. That’s it! This screening is on Thursday, April 7, 2011 at 7 p.m. in downtown Chicago. Directions to enter this Hookup and immediately win can be found beneath the graphic below.

The movie poster for “Soul Surfer” with Carrie Underwood, Dennis Quaid and Helen Hunt.

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"Soul Surfer" has cruised to Los Angeles for its premiere on Wednesday, March 30. Among the cast members who came to the premiere at ArcLight Cinemas in Hollywood was Carrie Underwood who wore a floral-printed dress, with a black clutch and black peep-toe heels. Meanwhile, Underwood's co-star AnnaSophia Robb looked stunning in her purple-and-black party dress.

Other female cast members, Lorraine Nicholson and Helen Hunt, also came to the event. Nicholson wore a black dress and matching high heels. At the same time, Hunt looked gorgeous in her blue party dress.

While the actresses graced the event in colorful dresses, the actors apparently felt comfortable in black. Dennis Quaid is snapped donning a white shirt with black blazer and trousers. Jeremy Sumpter and Ross Thomas also sported black outfits. However, Kevin Sorbo looked different by sporting floral-printed shirt and faded blue jeans.

Other stars attending the blue carpet event included Hillary Duff,...

Los Angeles, CA, United States (Ahn Entertainment) - Champion surfer Mary Osborne will interview the stars of "Soul Surfer: The Inspiring True Story of Bethany Hamilton" from the red carpet premier of the film in Los Angeles on March 30.

"Soul Surfer" is the inspiring true story of teen surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm in a shark attack and courageously overcame all odds to become a champion surfer again, through her sheer determination and unwavering faith.

The film features an all-star cast, including AnnaSophia Robb as Hamilton, who has appeared in "Race to Witch Mountain" and "Jumper." Helen Hunt and Dennis Quaid play Hamilton's parents, and Craig T. Nelson ("Coach," "Parenthood") plays Hamilton's doctor. Country crooner Carrie Underwood is also in the movie, with her film debut as Sarah Hill, a youth and guidance counselor who helps Hamilton overcome her injury and believe in herself to eventually become a champion surfer once again.

Los Angeles, CA, United States (Ahn Entertainment) - Champion surfer Mary Osborne will interview the stars of "Soul Surfer: The Inspiring True Story of Bethany Hamilton" from the red carpet premier of the film in Los Angeles on March 30.

"Soul Surfer" is the inspiring true story of teen surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm in a shark attack and courageously overcame all odds to become a champion surfer again, through her sheer determination and unwavering faith.

The film features an all-star cast, including AnnaSophia Robb as Hamilton, who has appeared in "Race to Witch Mountain" and "Jumper." Helen Hunt and Dennis Quaid play Hamilton's parents, and Craig T. Nelson ("Coach," "Parenthood") plays Hamilton's doctor. Country crooner Carrie Underwood is also in the movie, with her film debut as Sarah Hill, a youth and guidance counselor who helps Hamilton overcome her injury and believe in herself to eventually become a champion surfer once again.

Enter to win tickets to the screening of Soul Surfer, starring AnnaSophia Robb, Dennis Quaid, Helen Hunt, Carrie Underwood, Lorraine Nicholson and Kevin Sorbo Directed by Sean McNamara, who wrote the screenplay alongside Deborah Schwartz, Douglas Schwartz and Michael Berk, based on the book by Bethany Hamilton, Sheryl Berk and Rick Bundschuh. Soul Surfer is the inspiring true story of teen surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm in a shark attack and courageously overcame all odds to become a champion again, through her sheer determination and unwavering faith. The film features an all-star cast, including AnnaSophia Robb and Helen Hunt, with Carrie Underwood in her film debut, and Dennis Quaid. In the wake of this life-changing event that took her arm and nearly her life, Bethany’s feisty determination and steadfast beliefs spur her toward an adventurous comeback that gives her the grit to turn her loss into a gift for others.

Starring Dennis Quaid, Helen Hunt, AnnaSophia Robb, Lorraine Nicholson (Jack.s daughter), Kevin Sorbo and in her film debut, Carrie Underwood.

Soul Surfer is the inspiring true story of teen surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm in a shark attack and courageously overcame all odds to become a champion again, through her sheer determination and unwavering faith.

The film features an all-star cast, including AnnaSophia Robb and Helen Hunt, with Carrie Underwood in her film debut, and Dennis Quaid.

In the wake of this life-changing event that took her arm and nearly her life, Bethany.s feisty determination and steadfast beliefs spur her toward an adventurous comeback that gives her the grit to turn her loss into a gift for others.

Bethany (Robb) was born to surf.  A natural talent who took to the waves at a young age, she was leading an idyllic, sun-drenched, surfer girl.s life on the Kauai Coast,...

A scene featuring Carrie Underwood in "Soul Surfer" has been clipped and debuted online. Portraying a church youth leader, the singer-turned-actress is seen challenging AnnaSophia Robb's Bethany and her friends to look at their world with God's perspective.

Another clip from the movie has also made its way out via Soul Surfer Wave, this time giving a sneak peek to a dramatic scene with Bethany and Dennis Quaid's Tom Hamilton in which the young girl asks her father when she can surf again. This is very likely happening after Bethany lost her arm in a tragic accident.

"Soul Surfer" is a biopic of surfing icon Bethany Hamilton. Her promising surfing career was derailed after she lost her arm in a shark attack at age 13. With support from her family and friends, she defied all odds to compete and win professional championships.

Sean McNamara directs the movie and teams up with Deborah Schwartz,...

FilmDistrict has released a new poster for their upcoming film Soul Surfer, which tell the true story of Bethany Hamilton, the 13-year-old surfer girl who lost her arm in a shark attack. There's a trailer that's been released for the film, if you haven't seen it yet check it out here. The movie is being directed by Sean McNamara and stars Anna Sophia Robb as Bethany, Dennis Quaid, Helen Hunt, and Carrie Underwood.

Official Plot Synopsis:

Oul Surfer is the inspiring true story of teen surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm in a shark attack and courageously overcame all odds to become a champion again, through her sheer determination and unwavering faith. The film features an all-star cast, including AnnaSophia Robb and Helen Hunt, with Carrie Underwood in her film debut, and Dennis Quaid. In the wake of this life-changing event that took her arm and nearly her life,...

[1] Earlier this month, a in-house promotional teaser trailer leaked [2] for Soul Surfer, a drama about young, teenage surfer girl (played by Bridge To Terabithia/Race To Witch Mountain's AnnaSophia Robb) who "summons the courage to go back into the ocean after losing an arm in a shark attack." When I posted the teaser, I was kind of weirded out that it contained no hint of a shark attack -- the teaser made it out like the film is just a happy-go-lucky story about a teenage girl surfer. The new full length trailer which has premiered on EW [3] (via FirstShowing [4]) gives audiences the full reveal of what this story is really about. That and a really cheesy speech from Carrie Underwood. Written and directed by Sean McNamara (Bring it On: Fight To The Finish, Into The Blue 2: The Reef, Bratz, 3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain), the film co-starring Dennis Quaid,...

Here's a new full trailer for the film Soul Surfer, which is based on the inspiring true story of Bethany Hamilton, the 13-year-old surfer girl who lost her arm in a shark attack. After the incident, she continued to surf, and eventually competed and won several professional championships.

The movie is being directed by Sean McNamara and stars Anna Sophia Robb as Bethany, Dennis Quaid, Helen Hunt, and Carrie Underwood.

Check out the full trailer for the movie below and let us know what you think!

Official Plot Synopsis:

Oul Surfer is the inspiring true story of teen surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm in a shark attack and courageously overcame all odds to become a champion again, through her sheer determination and unwavering faith. The film features an all-star cast, including AnnaSophia Robb and Helen Hunt, with Carrie Underwood in her film debut, and Dennis Quaid. In the...