'The Rock' gives $1M to Miami football Oct 3, 2007
His film credits also include "Walking Tall," "The Mummy Returns" and "The Scorpion King." Another movie, based on the TV show "Get Smart," is set for release next June. "I have said it time and time again, that this program was a launching pad for my success," he said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
'The Game Plan' filled The Rock's Disney desire Sep 30, 2007
Johnson is on board for another Disney project, a "brand-new chapter" of "Escape to Witch Mountain" called simply "Witch Mountain." His previous films -- from "The Mummy Returns" to "The Scorpion King," "The Rundown," "Walking Tall," "Be Cool," "Doom" and "Gridiron Gang" -- haven't been age-appropriate for his daughter, much less of interest to her. "The funny thing is ... anything I've done in the past, any successes I was able to achieve, she couldn't care less about it," he says. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
'The Game Plan'starSearch("2.0") Sep 28, 2007
The Rock, known for such action films as The Scorpion King and Walking Tall, explores his softer side in this tale of a self-obsessed star quarterback forced to change his ways when the 8-year-old daughter he didn't know existed shows up just before his first playoff game. Everyone from you to the guy who brought the Rock his doughnuts in the morning knows where this is headed, and the script follows the route like a veteran wide receiver. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
The Rock Could Conquer 'The Kingdom,' In Projection Booth Sep 28, 2007
"Doom," "Walking Tall" and "Gridiron Gang," meanwhile, all opened at $15 million and below. "The Game Plan," though, has something all those other films lacked: a little girl from the Disney Channel (Madison Pettis), which will make it the highest-profile family film currently in wide release (it's opening in 2,800 theaters). (VHI.com -- Music News)
Turning over 'The Rock' Sep 25, 2007
The "uh-oh" moment occurred shortly after Walking Tall (2004), in which he played a former soldier with a grudge and a big stick. "This wasn't where I wanted my career to go," Johnson said. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
The next big thing Sep 23, 2007
" This seems surprising from someone who is still writing defiant songs about things that are very much about the real: friendship and fitting in, about walking tall when mocked and holding fast to beliefs. Somehow, Ditto discovered feminism early - at 13, she gave a class paper on Gloria Steinem - which provided a vocabulary for the anger she felt when she observed men sitting around watching television as hard-working Southern women like her mother cooked chicken and corn cakes. She isn't an... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Alex Marvez's weekly look at professional wrestling Sep 21, 2007
One of the projects Johnson moved onto was "The Game Plan,'' a movie that debuts in theaters nationwide on Sept. 28. Johnson plays a star quarterback (Joe Kingman) leading his team to a football championship until meeting the eight-year-old daughter he didn't know existed. Kingman gradually learns to change his self-centered ways to become a caring father in this family-friendly Disney movie. "For a long time, my goal had been wanting to do a big, broad comedy," said Johnson, whose previous hits... (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Social skills help toddlers outstrip apes in intelligence tests Sep 8, 2007
Apes may be our closest relatives in the animal world, but in the battle of wits human toddlers are walking tall while their hairy ancestors are still dragging their knuckles. In a study comparing the abilities of two-year-olds with chimpanzees and orang-utans, children surpassed the apes in social learning skills, researchers found. (Guardian Unlimited)
Death Sentence': Revenge with a side Sep 1, 2007
This is the kind of movie, itself an urban, post-'60s update of the most basic of Western themes, that flourished during the '70s, the very decade that saw Death Wish charge on the scuffed heels of Billy Jack and Walking Tall. But that was then, and those movies unpolished, low budget and crudely effective played at grindhouses and drive-ins to audiences turned on by the purely cathartic thrills and not the quotation of their predecessors. (Toronto Star)
'Final Destination 2' To 'Return Of The Jedi': 10 Most Shocking Movie Deaths Of All Time Aug 28, 2007
But the film did pack one truly joyous punch: When the action escalated, the "Walking Tall" hero suddenly went from ass-kicker to alien appetizer. The Rock also gets major points for shooting a great wink to the crowd before he bites it, screaming, "Wait! I'm not supposed to die!". (VHI.com -- Music News)
Rough justice Aug 25, 2007
The other dumbass revenge fantasy that season was Phil Karlson's Walking Tall, in which Joe Don Baker, ever the mad Texas rightie, walloped a whole mess of southern-fried mobster pigs with a great big club. Both it and Death Wish spawned a slew of steadily worsening sequels, and had imitators digging out their most retrograde revenge scenarios. (Guardian Unlimited)
Invasion of the idea snatchers Aug 18, 2007
Walking Tall: Lone Justice (2007): Kevin Sorbo takes vigilantism straight to video, being handed the reins to the franchise by The Rock after the latter's hit 2004 remake of the '73 film. Carlito's Way: Rise to Power (2005): A pretty good cast for this prequel, but no Al Pacino, who starred in the 1993 original. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Monica Bedi released from jail Jul 26, 2007
Confidence personified and walking tall, Monica Bedi stepped out of the Chanchalguda Central Prison on Wednesday morning, setting off a mad scramble among a battery of videographers and cameramen. Jail life had taught many a lesson which helped me emerge stronger, disclosed the star of yesteryears, who is now looking forward to revive her acting career in Telugu film industry and also in Bollywood. (Hindu)
First Look: Death Sentence Jul 8, 2007
"One of the things is first of all we needed a really good actor to pull off this role. That is so important -- someone who is so believable. Casting [someone] like The Rock would be the wrong move! You end up with a film like Walking Tall. But because of Kevin and Kevin's weight, we saw a complete 180-degree change. It's someone who can literally go from a really, not meek, but a white-collar, everyday man -- a father, a husband, just an office guy, to go from that to what he ultimately becomes... (IGN FilmForce)
Sorbo travels from mythology to outer space to the West Jul 4, 2007
Sorbo also had roles in the TV movie "Something Beneath" and straight-to-DVD sequels in the "Walking Tall" franchise. But he remains most famous for playing part-man-part-god "Hercules." It began as a TV movies and a syndicated series in the 1990s, and led to the "Xena, Warrior Princess" and "Young Hercules" spinoffs. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
NY Asian Film Festival 07: Dynamite Warrior Review. Jul 1, 2007
A stylish Tae Kwon-Do Walking Tall that kicks plenty of ass, but leaves inconvenient things like plot and character behind. Review: This film is better than "OK.". (IGN FilmForce)
NY Asian Film Festival 07: The City of Violence Review Jun 29, 2007
The first is Walking Tall, where a similar tough guy returns to exterminate the criminal infestation in his rural hometown. In reality, The City of Violence is almost a direct lift of the 2004 remake of Walking Tall, right down to the heroes' armed services backgrounds, the use of casinos as emblems of corruption, and the former friends who have become rotten villains ... To its credit though, The City of Violence outshines both versions of Walking Tall in its artful, well-staged fight... (IGN FilmForce)
The Rock separates from wife Jun 4, 2007
Johnson has appeared in the films Walking Tall, The Mummy Returns and The Scorpion King. He recently finished shooting a movie based on the television show Get Smart that stars Steve Carell. (MSNBC -- News)
'The Rock' separates from his wife Jun 3, 2007
Johnson has appeared in the films "Walking Tall," "The Mummy Returns" and "The Scorpion King." He recently finished shooting a movie based on the television show "Get Smart" that stars Steve Carell. 2007 The Associated Press. (Florida Today)
Snob vs. Snob: May 29, 2007
In a particularly inspired bit of casting, Chief Karlin is portrayed by Joe Don Baker, the same actor who portrayed Sheriff Buford Pusser in the Nixon-era crime-busting parable Walking Tall. In 1973, the take-no-prisoners lawman was the hero. (Slate)
• Morning Leadoff May 11, 2007
20 years ago (1987): While Fargo South as been walking tall in the East, the Western Dakota Association boys track teams have been holding a tag-team wrestling match. The state meet is but 18 days away. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Oprah Does it Again May 10, 2007
With appearances on the Oprah Show and Jimmy Kimmel Show, Thomaston's Oprah Winfrey is walking tall. Just 12-years-old, Winfrey is making the rounds from Chicago to California and is hoping for a trip to New York City. (Thomaston Times, GA)
New knees can have you walking tall in no time May 8, 2007
WALTER MICHOT / MIAMI HERALD STAFF KNEE DEEP: Dr. John Uribe holds a unicompartment knee joint. You may be a candidate for knee replacement if you: Have pain that restricts activities Have significant joint stiffness and mobility loss X-rays indicate advanced arthritisYou may avoid problems if you: Maintain a low body weight and consume a diet rich in vitamins C and D Exercise regularly Avoid serious knee injuries Pros of knee surgery: Pain goes away Bow-legged realignment Increased range of... (The Miami Herald)
'Day of reckoning' for mayor, bodyguards Apr 25, 2007
Walking Tall with The Rock, Cooper said. "Is that the movie about the sheriff with the big stick?" Alexander asked. (The Clarion-Ledger)
This Old Grindhouse: Apr 9, 2007
Mainstream movies like "Walking Tall," "Death Wish" "The Klansman" (an immortally bad movie starring Richard Burton, Lee Marvin and OJ), "Willard," "Race With the Devil," "Dirty Mary, Crazy Larry". they all looked like they were made with 16mm on a TV-movie budget. (Slate)
Teresa Stanley cast in 'Color Purple' Apr 7, 2007
Teresa Stanley cast in 'Color Purple. HERALD-TRIBUNE ARCHIVE. (Herald-Tribune)
Buscemi, Chianese join Film Fest roster Apr 6, 2007
Wise Guy in Sarasota. Steve Buscemi and Dominic Chianese have played good guys, bad guys and wise guys in their careers. (Herald-Tribune)
Asolo actor pitching for Pirates Mar 31, 2007
COURTESY PHOTO: FRANK ATURA/ASOLO REP. (Courtesy Photo: Frank Atura/Asolo Rep). (Herald-Tribune)
VLT salutes working women Mar 24, 2007
Koppelman produced The Illusionist and wrote the screenplay for the upcoming Oceans Thirteen and the films as Walking Tall and Runaway Jury. . (Herald-Tribune)
'300' Australian Review Mar 22, 2007
At certain moments of action and triumph, particularly Spartan 'money-shots' of the troop walking tall, a dash of hard rock kicks in, matching themes with the occasional modern turn-of-phrase that Miller worked into his wordplay. For our money, we think 'Sin City' is probably the better film, but as an adaptation, '300' sticks more closely to the original work - for good and ill. (IGN FilmForce)
First Look: Mallika Sherawat, Hollywood star Mar 14, 2007
"She's the star," nods Bannerman, longtime assistant to Clint Eastwood andproducerto films like Grudge 2 and Walking Tall. Visiting India for the first time with steady collaborator and executive producer John Lind, the filmmaker is surprised at the attention Mallika commands. (Rediff)
Mallika Sherawat to lead in 'Unveiled' Mar 12, 2007
He has also worked as the development executive for 'Payback', 'Mission Impossible', and 'Star Trek: First Contact' and was the executive producer for 'The Grudge 2' and 'Walking Tall. Bannerman is directing the feature film with his mentor Eastwood's blessing. (Daily News & Analysis)
Mallika pips Ash, Shilpa and Lisa for UNVEILED Mar 12, 2007
A Bill Bannerman film, who has been associated with films like Bridges of Madison County, 'The Grudge 2', 'Walking Tall', 'The Hulk', 'Payback', 'Mission Impossible', 'Star Trek: First Contact' and more, UNVEILED is a true-blue Hollywood project about a Muslim Woman who has two husbands and a lover. Apparently Mallika was called for a screen test in US and she passed with flying colors. (IndiaGlitz)
Casualty of war films Jan 13, 2007
Karlson was a tough, macho B-grade director (he did the first "Walking Tall") but for all the film's close-quarters combat violence, he clearly wanted to make something other than a tub-thumping bloodletting in which righteous white guys vanquish the hated Other. He chose the story of Guy Gabaldon, a Hispanic Angeleno who was raised in a Japanese-American foster household. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Consumers Overwhelmingly Choose ''Blu'' Jan 9, 2007
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Players & Samsung Electronics Recorders ---------------------------------------------------------------------- PCs & Computer Dell, Pioneer, Sony Drives ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Blu-ray Disc Media TDK ---------------------------------------------------------------------- North America: Cars, Chicken Little, Con Air, Crimson Tide, Finding Neverland, G.I. Jane, King Arthur... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Actor Joe Don Baker Sues Over MySpace Posting Dec 14, 2006
(CBS) LOS ANGELES Actor Joe Don Baker sued the "John Doe" who posted the "Walking Tall" actor's photograph and some personal information on the Web site MySpace, allegedly without his permission ... Along with that role and his noted performance as Sheriff Buford Pusser in the 1973 film "Walking Tall," Baker also has appeared in "Junior Bonner," "The Natural" and the James Bond films "Golden Eye," "Tomorrow Never Dies" and "The Living Daylights." ... Actor Joe Don Baker sued the "John Doe" who... (CBS2.com, CA)
ESPN Holds Top Spot in Weekly Cable Ratings Nov 15, 2006
73 million viewers Monday night between 9 p.m and 11 p.m., and the latter with the 2004 theatrical Walking Tall, which delivered 4. 61 million viewers Saturday night (8-9:30 p.m.). (MediaWeek.com)
SmackDown Countdown 2006: The Rock Nov 8, 2006
" was a New York Times No. 1 bestseller. The Rock may have earned his biggest box office break to date with a starring role in "Walking Tall," an action drama based on a true story that is expected to be even more successful than his previous hit, "The Rundown. " While many consider The Rock to be Hollywood's next great superstar, he still believes that World Wrestling Entertainment is his home and is ready to return to the ring when duty calls. When Mick Foley suffered injury and humiliation at... (IGN PS2)
He Looks Very Familiar Oct 29, 2006
Macaulay also has roles in two pending movie releases, "Premonition," starring Sandra Bullock, and "Walking Tall 2," a Texas-set sequel to a remake. He appeared as Mr. Ives in the Aug. 21 episode of the Fox TV show "Prison Break.". (The Ledger)
That's a Wrap Oct 11, 2006
Come to find out, both pictures were produced by WWE Films, as were The Rock vehicles Walking Tall and The Rundown and something called The Condemned, starring Stone Cold Steve Austin. M;sica Cubana, sequel to the well-received Buena Vista Social Club, documents both BVSC star Pio Leiva s attempts to create a band of young Cuban talent and that band s search for a unique voice. (San Antonio Current, TX)
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, star of 'Gridiron Gang,' talks of ... Sep 19, 2006
Johnson also starred in the 2004 remake of Walking Tall as a sheriff who returns to his hometown after serving in the Army, only to find it corrupted. Before that, Johnson starred in The Rundown, a critically acclaimed action/comedy costarring Seann William Scott, Rosario Dawson and Christopher Walken that solidified his action hero status. (Frost Illustrated)
Rock in a good place Sep 17, 2006
The remake of "Walking Tall" gave Johnson the chance to play Buford Pusser, who first was portrayed in the 1970s in "Walking Tall." But since Pusser died in 1970, Johnson didn't have to endure being scrutinized by his real-life counterpart. Porter was on the movie set and kept a close eye on Johnson during the filming of "Gridiron Gang.". (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Gridiron Gang Sep 16, 2006
Thankfully, he's not content just to be an action star, or just anything at all; subsequent turns in Walking Tall, Be Cool and especially his deft turn in The Rundown suggested that he was capable of much more than flexing his pecs. Here, he manages to exercise both sides of his on-screen persona: the tough, no-nonsense leader who can take on any challenge and the self-deprecating, sensitive guy who will take one for the team. (IGN FilmForce)
The Rock Talks Up His 'Gridiron Gang' Sep 16, 2006
Actor Talks About Latest Film, 'Walking Tall. Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson - Hollywood's New Action Star. (CBS News)
'Rock' Solid: 'Gridiron' star pounds home benefits of second chances Sep 16, 2006
" Before the age of 14, The Rock had been arrested eight times for offenses such as fighting, theft and assault. His arresting officer directed him to a freshman football program and a star was born, in high school and the University of Miami. After a serious back injury and a stab at the Canadian Football League, he became a professional wrestler and later broke into movies, bringing a commanding physical presence to features such as "The Mummy Returns," "Scorpion King" and "Walking Tall. " His... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Ron Kantowski visits Clark High School, where the football team has lost 34 consecutive games Sep 16, 2006
Losses but no losers. It is just before the end of fifth period at Clark High School when a visitor who has stopped by to chat with Don Willis, the school's football coach, is told to wait while he is summoned. (Las Vegas Sun)
The Rock's resurgence: 'Gridiron' hands him a part he knows well Sep 16, 2006
He was mixing starring roles in two-fisted films (Walking Tall) with supporting parts in classier fare (Be Cool) ... The Rundown underperformed, Be Cool wasn't, and Walking Tall just set the table for last year's disastrous Doom. (Orlando Sentinel -- Entertainment)
Life-altering scrimmages Sep 15, 2006
He still settles for action roles when they come along, but the unpopularity of Doom and Walking Tall spurred him to pursue classier projects like Gridiron Gang ... "World Wrestling Entertainment champion John Cena speaks often with Johnson about the business. He is the latest wrestler being groomed for Hollywood by ring impresario Vince McMahon through his fledgling WWE Films. They're the folks who brought you Kane as a mass murderer in See No Evil, and they have Steve Austin coming soon in The... (St. Petersburg Times)
Movie File: Lindsay Lohan, Nick Cannon, Johnny Depp, Mark Wahlberg, Kristen Bell & More Aug 17, 2006
" Kebbel said "Strong," which co-stars "Sleepover" actor Sean Faris, is about a rebellious rugby player who finally learns to tap into his skills when he goes up against a team coached by his stern Dad (Neal McDonough of "Walking Tall"). "It's a true inspirational story about a rugby team," the actress beamed. "It's something I'm really proud to be working on. " ... Are you sitting down? Not drinking any liquids near your computer? Then maybe you're ready for the oddest visual you're likely to... (VHI.com -- Music News)
What I'm watching Jul 15, 2006
He's recently watched "Walking Tall" with The Rock, thanks to On-Demand, and at the movies he's seen "The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift," the third installment in the souped-up car series. But there's more to Mr. Camara's viewing habits than action fare. (The Standard-Times, MA)
The Rock Injures Achilles Tendon, Delays Film Jun 22, 2006
His film credits include "The Scorpion King," "The Rundown," "Walking Tall," "Doom" and Richard Kelly's upcoming "Southland Tales.". More Headlines. (Zap2it.com)
The Rock Rolled by Ankle Injury Jun 22, 2006
Johnson, whose credits include The Mummy Returns The Rundown, Walking Tall, Be Cool and Doom, is set to star in a live-action adaptation of the classic Spy Hunter videogame in 2007 and is also attached to the comedy Johnny Bravo. He'll next be seen in theaters in the sci-fi movie Southland Tales from Donnie Darko director. (E! Online)
Rock Injury Sets Back Game Plan : Production halted on the upco... Jun 21, 2006
The Rock got the chance to handle the pigskin in Walking Tall. Disney President Nina Jacobson says the production will resume when The Rock is ready. (IGN FilmForce)
'Boots' actor is walking tall Jun 1, 2006
Boots' actor is walking tall - Orlando Sentinel : Entertainment. 7-DAY SEARCH. (Orlando Sentinel)
10 Actors Who Can Take A Folding Chair To The Face May 17, 2006
In movies like "The Scorpion King" (2002), "Walking Tall" (2004) and "Doom" (2005), Johnson gives his WWE fans just what they expect. But in "Be Cool," the Rock shocked everyone with a truly hilarious performance as Elliot, a gay bodyguard with dreams of stardom. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Good Knight, Hoff May 10, 2006
And "Walking Tall 3", for that matter. The latest on the long-gestating spin-off telemovie. (Moviehole)
Beadman the latest to join ranks of the rising sons May 8, 2006
WALKING TALL: Being a track walker has again proved a winner for a Melbourne jockey. Mark Zahra, riding for the first time at the Gold Coast circuit, was seen treading the turf before his success on Above Deck in the Hollindale Stakes. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
On DVD: 'Harry Potter," "Jarhead" Mar 9, 2006
Walking Tall: The Complete Series (Sony, two discs) Buford Pusser (Bo Svenson), the club-wielding Tennessee sheriff leaped from a trio of popular movies to a short-lived seven-episode TV series in 1981. By then vigilantism was waning as an entertainment vehicle. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Japan's blondes vanish as women turn to dark side
(Reuters) Feb 24, 2006
Ten years ago, a stroll through central Tokyo could leave travellers wondering what country they were in as they watched a parade of tanned, fair-haired women walking tall in precarious platform shoes. Now fashion has moved on and hairdressers say bleached blonde tresses are going the way of fake tans, although a dark brown tint still seems more popular than natural black. (RSS - Yahoo News - Oddly Enough)
Super Bowl a big win for Seahawks' Allen Feb 7, 2006
Team owner walking tall and having fun amid Seattle's football glory. CNBC VIDEO. (MSNBC -- Business)
