The program’s appeal was based equally on its sense of humor and fun and its pro-social messages and characters. “We wanted to do something good with this show,” says Mr. Cosby. “It was anti-stereotype. Fat Albert and his friends are fully-functioning, bright kids…in their own way. Fat Albert himself, while heavyset, is heroic and a…
Fat Albert (2004)
Tagline: Hey! Hey! Hey! Christmas Day The characters of Bill Cosby’s famous “Fat Albert” cartoon series find themselves in human form when they tumble out of their television show and end up in the real world. As Fat Albert tries to help young Doris win some friends, he falls in love with her sister Lauri—and…
Fihding Neverland Production Notes (2004)
Despite the disapproval of the boys’ steely grandmother Emma du Maurier (Julie Christie) and the resentment of his own wife (Radha Mitchell), Barrie befriends the family, engaging the boys in tricks, disguises, games and sheer mischief, creating play-worlds of castles and kings, cowboys and Indians, pirates and castaways. He transforms hillsides into galleon ships, sticks…
Finding Neverland (2004)
Tagline: Unlock Your Imagination. Director Marc Forster’s follow-up to “Monster’s Ball” is “Finding Neverland,” a tale of magic and fantasy inspired by the life of James Barrie, the real-life author of the children’s classic Peter Pan. Set in London in 1904, the film follows Barrie’s creative journey to bring Peter Pan to life, from his…
First Daughter Production Notes (2004)
The project required a director with a keen eye for comedy and romance, and Forest Whitaker brought those qualities, and much more, to the table. “Forest is really wonderful directing romantic movies, and he’s great with actors,” says Davis. “He can get more out of an actor than almost any director I’ve ever worked with….
First Daughter (2004)
Samantha Mackenzie (Katie Holmes) has fame and glamour, but she just wants what every college freshman wants: the opportunity to experience the world away from home and, most importantly, away from her parents. She just wants to be treated like anyone else. To be… normal. But it’s not going to be easy, because Sam’s home…