presents
a CKRUSH film
STARRING
Steve-O
Preston Lacy
Dian Bachar
Danny Trejo
Clifton Collins, Jr.
Jacob Vargas
Lee Majors
For more information, please contact:
Mark Mathias Sayre
Xenon Pictures
1440 Ninth St.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
P: 310.855.4432
E : [email protected]
Chris Pontius
Weeman
Jason Mewes
Ian Somerhalder
Tony Cox
Sam Maccarone
Judd Nelson
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THE CAST
Satan/Steve-O the Clown/Stingray/Himself. .............................................................. STEVE-O
Jesus............................................................................................................... CHRIS PONTIUS
Big Fat Party Guy/Michael Moore/XXXL/Ogre/Mrs. Smith/Himself .......... PRESTON LACY
My Little Buddy/Cricket/Mobutu/Himself................................JASON “WEEMAN” ACUÑA
Greg Jenkins/Luigi/Cathy Ace/Joshua Benson/Stranger/Other Fly ................ DIAN BACHAR
Chad/Jeffrey Sutton/Dick Weston Fernandez/T-Rex/Dealer/Kid ............SAM MACCARONE
Carrie ...............................................................................................................JASON MEWES
Crow ................................................................................................................ DANNY TREJO
Himself ..................................................................................................IAN SOMERHALDER
Miranda/Tijuana Cop 1/Minion..........................................................CLIFTON COLLINS, JR
Stubbs ..................................................................................................................... TONY COX
Charlotte/Tijuana Cop 2/El Sponge Bob Announcer ....................................JACOB VARGAS
Dr. Lakin/Six Million Year-Old Man/Cowboy/Lieutenant/Announcer ..............LEE MAJORS
Fear Factor Host/Himself .................................................................................JUDD NELSON
Himself .......................................................................... MANNY “THE SHARKMAN” PUIG
Max Gottlieb.........................................................................................ABRAHAM BENRUBI
Bobby Peacock ......................................................................................................PETE YORN
Himself ......................................................................................................RYAN SIMONETTI
Jimmy Links/Trading Races Host/MBA Dude..................................MIGUEL A. NÚÑEZ, JR.
Himself ..................................................................................................... EUGENIO DERBEZ
Army Host .......................................................................................................AHMET ZAPPA
Lieutenant’s Secretary .................................................................................... FAITH MAJORS
Drug-Lord Jose Carlos............................................................................ VINCENT LARESCA
Suzy Gottlieb .............................................................................................. ELISA DONOVAN
Himself .........................................................................................................DAVE BUCKNER
Samantha....................................................................................................ART CHUDABALA
Waitress ...................................................................................................... KARLA CAVALLI
Ace Glover/Jackoff Smirnoff .....................................................DIMITRY ELYASHKEVICH
Chango.......................................................................................................LOBO SEBASTIAN
Lakin Girl 1............................................................................................................ TARA JANE
Lakin Girl 2......................................................................................... ESTEFANIA IGLESIAS
Lakin Girl 3/Cantalope ...............................................................MAYTE JANNELL GARCIA
Lakin Girl 4........................................................................................................NICOLE LENZ
Doctor/Interventionist................................................................................... TERRY RHOADS
Cowgirl .........................................................................................................KEREN GILBERT
Eythel.......................................................................................................MARCY GOLDMAN
Girl............................................................................................................ MACKENZIE KING
Red-Headed Looney ...........................................................................CAMILLE LANGFIELD
Jimmy Gonzales......................................................................................EHREN MCGHEHEY
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Minja............................................................................................................ PANCHO MOLER
Soldier................................................................................................................TIM MONTIJO
Prison Inmate .................................................................................................. SCOTT NORRIS
Counter Dude/Teacher............................................................................ PATRICK O’HAGAN
Puss Eye/Jack.........................................................................................................MICK PAGE
Lexus from Texas/Girl Fly ..............................................................CHRISTINA PAZSITZKY
Drug Dealer/Contestant 2 ..............................................................................SEVIER CRESPO
Bully ............................................................................................................. JONAH ROONEY
Anna............................................................................................................ DANIELLE SAPIA
Coover/MP Jackson/Himself ................................................STEVE “SCHLIZ” SCHLEINITZ
Beef Ramington ............................................................................................... CHEO SOLDER
Brigitte .....................................................................................................TAMMY VALLEJOS
Mr. Smith............................................................................................................ADAM VETRI
Albert Einstein .................................................................................... BENNY WASSERMAN
Gringo ................................................................................................................J.J. DARAHAN
Hot Drunken Latina ..............................................................................................JESSICA DIZ
Mario/Leche.......................................................................................... GUSTAVO ALVAREZ
Contestant 1 ............................................................................................MIKE MCGUINNESS
Manny ..................................................................................................................JASON FIJAT
Moe .......................................................................................................... JON GREENHALGH
Sergeant .................................................................................................RICHARD PORTNON
Dubois/MP Johnson................................................................................MICHAEL O’HEARN
Gizzards .................................................................................................. LAMONT JOHNSON
‘After’ Dietphram Guy ..................................................................................JASON BOOHER
Hot Blonde................................................................................................ TABITHA TAYLOR
Hot Brunette...................................................................................................... JAMIE HAGEN
Girl.......................................................................................................... ELIZABETH FISHER
Filthy Strip Club Announcer ............................................................................SALIM GRANT
Bodyguard 1........................................................................................................ CHRIS JONES
Bodyguard 2....................................................................................................... RAUL CONDE
Alfredo Garcia Steven/Rick...............................................................................RICK NAJERA
Nurse.................................................................................................... JESSICA ALBERTSON
Nurse 2........................................................................................................VARINA MARCEL
Black Bitch ................................................................................................. GARY GUBRRIER
Cast biographies begin on Page 8
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THE FILMMAKERS
Directed by................................................................................................SAM MACCARONE
Produced by ........................................................................................................ADAM VETRI
Co-Produced by .....................................................................................................TODD KING
...........................................................................................................CLIFTON COLLINS, JR.
.......................................................................................................................JACOB VARGAS
Written by .................................................................................................SAM MACCARONE
....................................................................................................................... PRESTON LACY
Edited by......................................................................................................... J.R. MORRISON
Executive Produced by ..............................................................................GREGORY COHEN
...................................................................................................................... JIM DILORENZO
...................................................................................................JONATHAN ROSS GILBERT
.......................................................................................................................STEVEN ANGEL
...................................................................................................................JEREMY DALLOW
....................................................................................................................... PRESTON LACY
Director of Photography .................................................................EDWARD A. GUTENTAG
Special FX ........................................................................................... CARLTON COLEMAN
......................................................................................................................... ROBERT HALL
............................................................................................................................. LEE JOYNER
.............................................................................................................................RALIS KAHN
Visual FX Supervisor ........................................................................................TIM MONTIJO
Production Design by ..........................................................................................RALIS KAHN
Art Direction by.................................................................................... NICOLAS PLOTQUIN
Costume Design by...................................................................... ARIYELA WALD-COHAIN
Original Music by ..............................................................................................TIM MONTIJO
Casting Director.................................................................................... VERONICA COLLINS
Filmmaker biographies begin on Page 17
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FILM SYNOPSIS
Directed by Sam Maccarone, NATIONAL LAMPOON’S TV: THE MOVIE is a
celebration of the ever-increasing ridiculousness of society reflected through television…who
are we trying to kid? We just wanted to break stuff, throw Steve-O off a building and get
some chicks naked. “Jackassian” stunts combined with sketch comedy form the basis of this
demented channel-surfing adventure for the unfocused youth of the world. This spoof
comedy stars pop-culture icons of the past and present like Lee Majors, Judd Nelson and the
cast of “Jackass”, including Steve-O, Chris Pontius, Jason “Wee-Man” Acuña, and Preston
Lacy, not to mention other film and television favorites such as Jason Mewes (CLERKS;
MALLRATS; DOGMA; JAY AND SILENT BOB STRIKE BACK), Ian Somerhalder
(“Lost”; “Smallville”; PULSE), Danny Trejo (DESPERADO; FROM DUSK TILL DAWN;
THE DEVIL’S REJECTS; SIN CITY 2), Dian Bachar (“Southpark”; BASEKETBALL;
ORGAZMO), Clifton Collins, Jr. (BABEL; CAPOTE; TRAFFIC; “Alias”), Tony Cox (BAD
SANTA; DATE MOVIE; “Rescue Me”) and many, many more. From “Fear Factor” to
“Wife Swap” to “The Apprentice” to “Girls Gone Wild,” nothing is off limits. So sit back,
relax and let us change the channel for you!
NATIONAL LAMPOON’S TV: THE MOVIE was produced by Ckrush, Inc. and
National Lampoon, and is distributed by Xenon Pictures, Inc.
Official Website: www.tvthemovie.com
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ABOUT
XENON PICTURES
Xenon Pictures, Inc. came into existence amid the birth of the domestic video
business and the near eradication of “pure play” theatrical film distribution. Founded in 1986
with $17,000 in startup capital by Leigh Savidge, Xenon entered a marketplace dominated by
a number of now defunct companies with names like Karl-Lorimar, Vestron, Live
Entertainment and Carolco. Over the years, the company has stitched together its business
methodologies and philosophies by understanding what these and other companies did right,
what they did wrong, and what an independent distributor must do to remain vital and
maintain a sense of competitive advantage while competing in a marketplace dominated by
major conglomerates with significantly greater resources, capacity and proprietary broadcast
and retail infrastructure.
Xenon is recognized in the industry for developing the nation’s first label for
independent black cinema. In developing this market niche, the company acquired and
produced a wide spectrum of content, including the work of ’70s masters Melvin Van
Peebles (SWEET SWEETBACK’S BADASSSSS SONG) and Rudy Ray Moore
(DOLEMITE), definitive biographies on Rosa Parks, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Mahalia
Jackson, films featuring hip hop stars like Snoop Dogg, Tupac and Dr. Dre, and
contemporary films from emerging directors such as Tim Story (BARBERSHOP) and
Mandel Holland (THE OTHER BROTHER).
In August of 2002, Xenon signed a landmark deal with Mexican media powerhouse
Grupo Televisa to develop and be the exclusive distributor for its domestic video brand,
Televisa Home Entertainment. Working with a wide range of dynamic programming, such as
classic television series, top-rated telenovelas, documentaries on major Latin stars, and
theatrical features, Xenon has positioned Televisa to be the dominant brand in the
Latin/Spanish-language genre.
Apart from its activities in the black audience and Latin/Spanish genres, Xenon is committed
to the acquisition of independent films, documentaries and television content that will
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provoke, excite and inspire consumers, and can be positioned to stand tall on the shelves of a
wide spectrum of U.S. retailers.
ABOUT
CKRUSH
Founded in 2004, Ckrush, Inc., is a televised sports business reaching the
consumption powerhouse of men, ages 18-44, and has quickly become one of the leading
suppliers of sports programming to broadcast companies worldwide, such as HBO,
Showtime, Eurosport and GlobalSat. This business has been readily supplemented by the
launch of Ckrush Entertainment, which focuses on film properties appealing to this target.
Ckrush Entertainment, the company’s flagship division, has accomplished what few, small
independent production houses have achieved—inside of eighteen months it has managed to
produce three feature films, taking them from development through production, including
NATIONAL LAMPOON’S TV: THE MOVIE, BEER LEAGUE, and NATIONAL
LAMPOON’S PLEDGE THIS!.
ABOUT
NATIONAL LAMPOON
National Lampoon has been one of the leading brands in comedy for over 35 years.
National Lampoon is active in a broad array of entertainment activities, including feature
films, television programming, interactive entertainment, home video, comedy audio CDs
and book publishing. In the 1970’s and 80’s, National Lampoon was the most widely read
publication on college campuses. Today, the website nationallampoon.com is one of the most
popular humor sites on the Internet. The company also owns interests in all major National
Lampoon properties including NATIONAL LAMPOON’S ANIMAL HOUSE, the
NATIONAL LAMPOON’S VACATION series, and NATIONAL LAMPOON’S VAN
WILDER.
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ABOUT
THE CAST
STEVE-O—(Satan/Steve-O the Clown/Stingray/Himself)
After graduating from Barnum and Bailey Clown College, Stephen “Steve-O” Glover
returned to his home in Albuquerque and filmed himself doing stunts for skateboard videos.
These early ventures would lead Steve-O to his intimate involvement in “Jackass”,
JACKASS: THE MOVIE, “Wildboyz”, and JACKASS: NUMER TWO, of which he stars in
all four. Following the filming of JACKASS: THE MOVIE, Steve-O released four DVDs
showcasing his stunts. The first, DON’T TRY THIS AT HOME: THE STEVE-O VIDEO, is
a ragtag collection of footage that couldn't be played on TV. His second DVD, VOLUME 2:
THE TOUR, follows Steve-O on his journey across America performing his live stage show,
“Don't Try This at Home, Volume 3: Out On Bail”. His succeeding project, STEVE-O: THE
EARLY YEARS, chronicles his rise as a performer and features interviews with his family,
crew, friends, and business associates. Steve-O also documented his experience taking PCP
(a trip that lasted five days), in his film PCP SAVED MY LIFE. He precedes the showing of
the tape with an announcement that he will never watch the tape of his 'trip'; that he will
never take PCP again; and that he remembers no part of the five-day trip in which he
frequently proclaims that PCP has saved his life.
Third party companies have released DVDs including Steve-O footage, without his
approval, including: STEVE-O: GROSS MISCONDUCT, STEVE-O: XXX PORN SHOW,
STEVE-O: GREATEST HITS, and STEVE-O: QUAD PACK.
CHRIS PONTIUS—(Jesus)
Christopher (Chris) Andrew Pontius was born July 16, 1974 in Pasadena, CA, but
grew up skating on his family's ranch in San Luis Obispo, CA. Chris got his first public
notice in issue 2 of Big Brother, where he was seen board-sliding a handrail. Issue 8 featured
an interview with Chris where America saw his first public nudity appearance—one of many
to come—despite the fact that Chris was still under the legal age of 18. In Issue 9, Chris
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wrote an article entitled "18 Ways to Be an Asshole." Chris left Big Brother briefly in 1999,
but returned to the magazine with another article entitled "Life After Big Brother," where he
detailed his misadventures in the nine-to-five world. Chris joined Big Brother editor Jeff
Tremaine and contributor Johnny Knoxville to star in MTV’s hit television series “Jackass”.
He has since become recognized as one of the leading men of the “Jackass” crew, where he is
known, once again, for his lack of humility while wearing nothing but his “birthday suit.”
After his success with “Jackass” and JACKASS: THE MOVIE, Chris joined fellow
“Jackass” alumni and partner-in-crime, Steve-O, to co-host another popular series for MTV
entitled “Wildboyz.” He can be seen pulling pranks and outrageous antics in JACKASS:
NUMBER TWO; wrestling WWE superstars this last October on “Monday Night Raw” and
“Raw is War”; and in cameos in films such as CHARLIE’S ANGELS: FULL THROTTLE.
Chris has compiled a book featuring his magazine writings, short stories, artwork, and police
reports, which he hopes to publish soon. He also plays in a rock ‘n’ roll band whose first
single, “Karazy,” can be heard on the JACKASS: NUMBER TWO soundtrack.
PRESTON LACY—
(Big Fat Party Guy/Michael Moore/XXXL/Ogre/Mrs. Smith/Himself)
See Filmmaker’s Bios; page 17.
WEEMAN—(My Little Buddy/Cricket/Mobutu/Himself)
Jason Bryant Acuña, better known as "Weeman", is one of the stars of “Jackass” on
MTV and is the host of NESN's skateboarding show “54321”. Acuña has achondroplasia, a
form of dwarfism but, despite this condition, he is known as a skilled skateboarder, and, due
to his height, uses a modified, smaller skateboard. He had a cameo in the 2003 movie
GRIND, has appeared on the television show “Wildboyz”, and was “Punk’d” by Ashton
Kutcher. He can even be seen as a playable character in the video game “Tony Hawk's
Underground 2”.
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DIAN BACHAR—
(Greg JEnkins/Luigi/Cathy Ace/Joshua Benson/Stranger/Other Fly)
Dian Bachar moved to Los Angeles in 1999 with one lead feature film credit already
under his belt. Having gone to film school with Trey Parker and Matt Stone, of “Southpark”
fame, and writing and starring in many of their short films, including the use of his vocals in
“Southpark”, the cult-favorite role of Choda Boy was written specifically for Dian in Trey's
film debut ORGAZMO. Soon after his relocation to Los Angeles, Dian was also cast as the
ever-hilarious Squeak in the Zucker Brother's film BASEKETBALL, which won him a Da
Vinci Award for his performance. His other film credits include GALAXY QUEST and
ROCKY & BULLWINKLE. In 2001, Dian was written into the cast of "Two Guys and a
Girl" as a series regular. He has also appeared on "The Man Show”.
JASON MEWES—(Carrie)
Jason Mewes is a New Jersey born and bred actor who burst onto cinema screens in
1994 playing the grass-smoking, fast-talking, foul-mouthed and over-sexed Jay in Kevin
Smith's hilarious low-budget hit CLERKS. The off-beat and philosophical drug-dealing
characters of Jay and Silent Bob were seen again in four more films directed by the talented
Smith, including MALLRATS, CHASING AMY, DOGMA, JAY AND SILENT BOB
STRIKE BACK, and CLERKS II. Their characters also made a cameo appearance in
SCREAM 3.
Mewes has since appeared in other non-Smith projects, including HIGH
TIMES POTLUCK, RUSH, and MY BIG FAT INDEPENDENT MOVIE. He is currently
working on another Smith film, THE GREEN HORNET.
DANNY TREJO—(CROW)
Danny Trejo portrays the role of “Derelict.” Mr. Trejo has developed a prolific
career in the movie business, despite the fact that his road to success has been hard earned
and anything but typical. Danny grew up on the streets of Los Angeles and, despite spending
the latter part of his youth and early adulthood incarcerated, rose to great accomplishment.
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Upon his release from San Quentin, he became involved in programs aimed at helping those
who, like him, battle drug and alcohol addictions.
Years later, Danny went to the set of RUNAWAY TRAIN to offer support to a man
he’d been counseling. He was immediately offered a role as a convict. Danny has since gone
on to star in dozens of films including: DESPERADO, the FROM DUSK ‘TIL DAWN film
series, HEAT starring Robert De Niro and Al Pacino, CON AIR starring Nicolas Cage, and
ONCE UPON A TIME IN MEXICO starring Antonio Banderas, Johnny Depp and Salma
Hayek. Danny has also appeared in the series of SPY KIDS films as ‘Uncle Machete’. His
independent film credits to date include THE CROW: WICKED PRAYER, THE DEVIL’S
REJECTS, and SHERRY BABY opposite Maggie Gyllenhaal.
Recently, he teamed up once again with Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino in
their new film GRIND HOUSE, and will be joining ‘Larry the Cable Guy’ AKA Dan Whitney
in the cast of DELTA FARCE. Danny’s television credits to date include Kingpin, The
District, NYPD Blue, The X-Files, Resurrection BLVD, Grounded for Life, Monk, The
George Lopez Show, and Desperate Housewives. He also is a regular voice on the animated
series King of the Hill.
In 2000, Trejo formed his production company, Starburst, where his first endeavor
into producing was the award winning short AN EYE FOR TALENT, followed by THE
ANIMAL FACTORY, directed by Steve Buscemi. MY FATHER’S FLAG is the next feature
in development under that banner. TREJO 4.0 PRODUCTIONS, Trejo’s latest production
venture, has recently wrapped NICE GUYS, directed by Joe Eckardt. It’s a story about a
group of Hollywood hopefuls who decide to steal marijuana from the FBI with the plan of
returning it and using the reward money to finance their movie. The film stars Jason Mewes,
David Faustino, Corin Nemec, Jason Marsden, Eddie Furlong, Robert Rodriguez, Andy Dick,
and Michael DeLorenzo.
IAN SOMERHALDER—(HIMSELF)
Somerhalder began his career as a male fashion model with his mother's
encouragement at the age of 10. He modeled in New York, Paris, Milan, and London. His
modeling credits include Calvin Klein, Dolce & Gabanna, Gucci, Versace, and Guess?. He
was the face of Guess? for two fall seasons. Although he continues to model with his agency
DNA Models, he has also amassed an impressive career as one of Hollywood’s newest
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leading men. His first major acting role was in THE RULES OF ATTRACTION, Roger
Avary's adaptation of the Bret Easton Ellis novel of the same name. He was a principle star
as Boone Carlyle in the first season of the hit television series “Lost”. His television work
also includes notable appearances on shows such as “Smallville”, “CSI: Miami”, “Law &
Order: Special Victims Unit”, “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation”, “Now and Again”, and
“The Big Easy”, as well as producing “Recess”. He also starred as Dexter McCarthy in the
American remake of the horror film PULSE. In November 2000, Somerhalder was the very
first male celebrity to be named Most Beautiful Man of the Month on the web site
mostbeautifulman.com. In May 2006, DNA Models named their Top 10 Male Models,
where Somerhalder was among those in the list. Recently, Ian returned to play Boone
Carlyle in the third season of LOST, and we can expect to see much more from this growing
star.
CLIFTON COLLINS, JR.—(Miranda/Tijuana Cop 1/Minion)
See Filmmaker Bios; page 17.
TONY COX—(STUBBS)
Joseph Anthony (Tony) Cox is an American dwarf actor well-known for his hilarious
performances in comedies such as DATE MOVIE, BAD SANTA, ME, MYSELF & IRENE,
FRIDAY, BEETLEJUICE, and SPACEBALLS. He is also known for his works in the
STAR WARS films as Widdle Warrick, the "scientist" Ewok responsible for most of the
gadgets used by other characters in the films. In addition to his performances on the bigscreen, Tony can also be seen in the hit television series “Rescue Me” as Arlo.
JACOB VARGAS—(CHARLOTTE)
See Filmmaker Bios; page 17.
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SAM MACCARONE—
(Chad/Jeffrey Sutton/Dick Weston Fernandez/T-Rex/Dealer/Kid)
See Filmmaker Bios; page 17.
LEE MAJORS—
(Dr. Lakin/Six Million Year-Old Man/Cowboy/Lieutenant/Announcer)
A football star at Eastern Kentucky State College, Lee Majors graduated with a
physical education degree in 1962. However, whilst there, a severe back injury put an end to
his promising athletic career. He married his first wife Kathy in 1961, and their son, Lee II,
was born in 1962. Upon receiving a park recreation director position for the City of Los
Angeles, he moved his family there in 1963. After making connections through the users of
the park, Majors entered show-business in 1963 by enrolling at the MGM Drama School.
Marketed as another 'new James Dean', he landed a small role in the Joan Crawford movie,
STRAIT-JACKET, in 1964, and appeared in “Gunsmoke” and the “Alfred Hitchcock Hour”
episode, “Monkey’s Paw”. His big break came in 1965 when, beating off Burt Reynolds, he
won the part of Heath Barkley in a new Western series called “The Big Valley”, which he
starred in from 1965 to 1969. Majors also landed a role in the Charlton Heston film, “Will
Penny”, in 1968, the same year he started dating the starlet Farah Fawcett. Perhaps his most
famous role of all arrived in 1973 as he portrayed Steve Austin in THE SIX MILLION
DOLLAR MAN.
Majors returned to television in “The Fall Guy” in 1981. Since leaving
“The Fall Guy” in 1986, Majors has pursued a number of roles in television and feature films.
JUDD NELSON—(Fear Factor Host/Himself)
Born in Portland, Maine, to attorney Leonard Nelson and his wife, Merle Nelson,
(attorney and state assemblywoman), Judd attended St. Paul's Preparatory School in Concord,
New Hampshire, before majoring in philosophy at the prestigious Haverford College in
Pennsylvania. The acting bug bit during school when he went to watch a friend's audition-and wound up with the role. After graduation, Judd headed for New York City and the Stella
Adler Conservatory, where he was believable in the role as the street-smart Eddie Keaton in
the comedy MAKING THE GRADE. Judd's next film role was as the stodgy Phil Hicks in
the ensemble comedy FANDANGO. Important and diverse roles in the brat-pack films THE
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BREAKFAST CLUB and ST. ELMO'S FIRE quickly followed. Judd's intense stare and dark
smoldering looks gave him a hint of danger, which added to his credibility in films like THE
BILLIONAIRE BOYS CLUB, FROM THE HIP, and NEW JACK CITY.
Manny “The SHARKMAN” PUIG—(HIMSELF)
Manny "The Sharkman" Puig is a wildlife educator and entertainer. Puig is known
for his hands-on approach to dealing with dangerous animals such as sharks, black bears, and
American alligators. He has made frequent appearances on the television shows “Jackass”
and “Wildboyz”, showcasing his skill-set, and can also be seen in JACKASS: THE MOVIE.
Other television credits include starring in wildlife series such as “Extreme Contact’, “Deep
Diver”, “Diary of a Shark Man”.
PETE YORN—(BOBBY PEACOCK)
Peter Yorn is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist.
Yorn started as a
drummer who also played guitar. In 1990, he was drumming for his band in a high school
talent contest when someone suggested he sing The Replacements song, "Talent Show." His
rendition went over so well, a competing band asked him to sing Neil Young’s "Rockin’ In
the Free World" with them. He was first recognized when the Farrelly brothers picked up
"Strange Condition" for use in their film ME, MYSELF, & IRENE. He has since lent his
talents as a performer to several notable films, including SHREK 2, HELLBOY, and 40
DAYS AND NIGHTS.
He has also gained increasing popularity following the use of his
song on the popular CW television show “Veronica Mars”, and his debut album went gold on
the strength of the lead single, "Life on a Chain". His follow-up, Day I Forgot, went on to
sell over 300,000 copies.
ABRAHAM BENRUBI—(MAX GOTTLIEB)
Abraham Rubin Hercules Benrubi is the son of Asher Benrubi, who is known as
"Smash" on 97.1 FM Talk Radio in St. Louis. Following in his father’s footsteps as an
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entertainer, Abraham is an actor best known for his regular appearances as Jerry Markovic on
the long-running US TV drama “ER”; as Larry Kubiac, or "Kube," on the early 1990s series
“Parker Lewis Can't Lose”; and as Olaf the Troll in the hit series “Buffy the Vampire
Slayer”. He appeared in the 2003 western OPEN RANGE playing Mose, and he played the
role of a bartender in ABC's new show “Men in Trees”. Abraham has also lent his vocal
talents to the popular comedy series “Robot Chicken” and “American Dad!”, and as Serge in
THE RUGRATS MOVIE.
MIGUEL A. NUNez, Jr.—(Jimmy Links/Trading Races Host/MBA Dude)
Miguel A. Núñez, Jr. is an American actor of Dominican descent. His first roles were
small parts in movies such as RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD and FRIDAY THE 13th: A
NEW BEGINNING. His first starring role was that of Marcus Taylor on the CBS series
“Tour of Duty”, where Núñez was a main cast member for all three seasons of the show. He
was later a star on the television series “Sparks” and “Joey”, as well as in movies such as
JUWANNA MAN, SCOOBY DOO, and NUTTY PROFESSOR II: THE KLUMPS.
EUGENIO DERBEZ—(HIMSELF)
Eugenio González Derbez is a Mexican comedy actor and Formula 1 auto driver.
Derbez is the son of actress Silvia Derbez and brother of Silvia Eugenia Derbez. Eugenio
Derbez grew up surrounded by famous show business people, and he developed an early
childhood interest in acting. At the age of twelve, he made his television debut, acting as an
extra in a telenovela. He furthered his career during the early 1980s when he was cast as a
series regular in “Cachun, Cachun, Ra, Ra!”, a popular Mexican television show. He also
participated in “En Familia con Chabelo”, a children's television show. In 1988, Derbez
landed a role as another recurrent television character when he played a number of roles in a
comedy show called "Anabel". In 1987, he briefly worked on a television series named "Tal
Como Somos" ("Just The Way we Are"). In 1990, Derbez played Eugenio in a comedy film
entitled TRANSPLANTE A LA MEXICANA. That same year he performed alongside wellknown Mexican comedian César Bono in FOTÓGRAFO DE MODELOS. Derbez continued
making films during the 1990s, but his television made him a star. In 1992, he began hosting
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the variety show, "Al Derecho y al Derbez", which gave Derbez celebrity across Mexico and
in the United States, and was the first of a number of shows that Derbez would host through
the years. In 1999, Derbez started a new show, "Derbez en Cuando", and, more recently,
produced a television series entitled "XHDrbz" in 2003. In 2006 Derbez directed a play titled
"La bella y la muy bestia" by Mariano Moro and produced by actor Emyliano Santa Cruz. In
addition to his on-screen and on-stage, Derbez has bought a number of Formula 1 racing cars,
which he has used to compete at various races.
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ABOUT
THE FILMAKERS
SAM MACCARONE—Director, co-writer, actor
(Chad/Jeffrey Sutton/Dick Weston Fernandez/T-Rex/Dealer/Kid)
After writing and directing over twenty short films, Sam Maccarone moved from
Yosemite, California to Los Angeles when he was 18 years old. He earned his SAG card in
1995 when he was Taft-Hartleyed by director Amy Heckerling in the film CLUELESS. In
1998, one of Sam's short films entitled DISCO MASTERS was seen at a party by an
MCA/Universal Records A& R Associate, who quickly put Sam to work directing a handful
of music videos for the label, all of which aired on MTV and VH1. Later that year, Sam sold
DISCO MASTERS to MTV as a half-hour television show which he was signed to write,
direct and star in; and this opportunity allowed Sam to work closely with MTV Executive
Producer John Miller. Sam can be seen in four upcoming feature films and he has just
finished writing another script for National Lampoon which he plans to direct later this year.
Sam also shares writing credit on Paramount Picture's JACKASS: NUMBER TWO In
addition to recently wrapping a shoot for a lead role in the independent film GANGSTA
RAP, where he played hardcore rap manager Scott. Sam also had the privilege to study at the
Groundling in Los Angeles.
PRESTON LACY—Executive producer, co-writer, actor
(Big Fat Party Guy/Michael Moore/XXXL/Ogre/Mrs. Smith/Himself)
Preston Lacy made his start as a regular performer on "The Tonight Show with Jay
Leno”. He appeared in numerous national TV commercials for such companies as Pizza Hut,
Mountain Dew, and Mazda. These acting opportunities would introduce Preston to Johnny
Knoxville and would eventually landing him a part as one of the writers and stars of MTV's
JACKASS (both the television series and feature film). He has also appeared on “Mad TV”,
“The Andy Dick Show,” and in the feature film GRIND. Since filming JACKASS: THE
MOVIE, Preston has spent the last year touring internationally with a “Jackass”-style stage
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show, performing for upwards of ten thousand fans a night.
CLIFTON COLLINS, JR.—CO-PRODUCER, ACTOR
(Miranda/Tijuana Cop 1/Minion)
An acting chameleon who can easily lose himself in the life of his film and TV
characters, Clifton Collins, Jr. is a native Angeleno who was destined to become a part of the
Latino entertainment industry. His great-grandparents on his mother's side were a Mexican
trumpet player and Spanish dancer who formed a traveling family act, and his grandfather,
Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez, was a well-known character actor, most famous for his humorous
sidekick roles in the 1950s/1960s John Wayne westerns (he played the excitable hotel keeper
in 1959s RIO BRAVO) and in TV sitcoms. While his famous granddad was unable to break
out of the old unflattering Latino stereotypes, Collins, Jr. has done Pedro proud in the new
millennium. Playing everything from cops to boxers to serial killers, he has managed to
transcend the typical racial trappings of his grandfather's era and play flesh-and-blood, threedimensional characters. It was not always that way. Born short, lean and mean on June 16,
1970, he started his career in 1988 using his real name of Collins, but two years later began
billing himself as "Clifton Gonzales-Gonzales" as a tribute to his aged grandfather and his
early accomplishments. Pedro, who died in 2006, lived long enough to witness his grandson's
achievements. Toiling in typical "barrio" roles at the beginning of his career, Collins, Jr.
found himself stuck in bit parts either as a struggling blue-collar worker or as an urban thug.
In the mid-'90s, he began to search out and land standout roles that enabled him to break the
confines of the Latino stereotype. He slowly moved up in billing, even in mediocre material
such as the futuristic prison flick FORTRESS and the mindless '70s rock-era comedy THE
STONED AGE. His breakout role as Cesar, the vicious student and gang-banger in 187,
opposite Samuel L. Jackson, set him on the right path. This led to a mesmerizing collection
of other portrayals in such films as THE REPLACEMENT KILLERS, THE WONDERFUL
ICE CREAM SUIT and TIGERLAND. He has played everything from a gay Mexican hitman in the critically acclaimed TRAFFIC to a psychological profiler for the FBI in
MINDHUNTERS. Collins, Jr. has also appeared as a guest star in a number of television
programs such as "NYPD Blue" and "The Twilight Zone", and with recurring roles on
"Resurrection Blvd." and "Alias". But perhaps the most monumental shift forward in his
career can be seen in his hypnotic portrayal of killer Perry Smith in the art-house favorite
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CAPOTE. This heralded achievement has enabled Collins to move into the Co-Producer's
chair of late, notably for RAMPAGE: THE HILLSIDE STRANGLER MURDERS, in which
he also portrays the role of serial killer Kenneth Bianchi. Obviously, there's plenty more in
the works for this major talent. Clifton was nominated for an Emmy in 2006 for his role in
the F/X Network's "Thief".
JACOB VARGAS
(Charlotte/Tijuana Cop 2/El Sponge Bob Announcer)
Jacob Vargas began his impressive acting career when he was discovered breakdancing at a schoolyard at the early age of 12. His introduction to acting came with a bit part
as a break-dancer on the hit TV show “Different Strokes”. Audiences have since seen Jacob
grow up on the small and big screen with an impressive roster of scene-stealing roles that
show his versatility, depth and ability to infuse humor and humanity into every character.
From film, television and even theatre, it seems Jacob Vargas can do it all. In 1995, he won
the very first ALMA Award for Emerging Artist of the Year for his work in both Alison
Anders' "Mi Vida Loca” and Gregory Nava’s “My Family”. He later starred in films such as
SELENA, GET SHORTY, AMERICAN ME, ROMY AND MICHELLE’S HIGH SCHOOL
REUNION, and the cult favorite NEXT FRIDAY as Ice Cube’s nemesis, Joker. He later
shined as Manolo, Benicio del Toro’s partner in Stephen Soderberg’s Academy Award®winning film TRAFFIC, which earned him a Screen Actors Guild Award and another ALMA
Award. He would later make audiences laugh as Sammy the Chef in John Moore’s FLIGHT
OF THE PHOENIX, and brought depth to Marine Sniper Cortez in Academy Award®winning director Sam Medes’ war drama JARHEAD. Later this year, Jacob will star as a
DEA Agent, opposite Laurence Fishburne and Paul Walker, in the action drama THE
DEATH AND LIFE OF BOBBY Z; join an all star cast as a politically-charged bus boy in
Emilio Estevez’s historical drama BOBBY; and play a psychologically tortured Drone Pilot
in Alex Rivera’s Sci-Fi Political love story SLEEP DEALER.
Jacob has also been focusing his talents on writing and producing through his production
company, Third Son Productions. In 2001, he Executive Produced and starred in the
independent film ROAD DOGZ.
He also Co-Produced and starred in the stage play
“Latinologues,” which he performed on Broadway in 2005. Under Third Son Productions,
Jacob is currently developing several feature film and television projects.
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TIM MONTIJO—VISUAL FX SUPERVISOR/COMPOSER
With over a decade of film and television production experience under his belt, Tim
Montijo continues to push the limits of his creativity. Never wishing to be pigeonholed,
Montijo has used his wide variety of artistic skills to bring diversity to his career. He has
worked as a designer, visual effects supervisor, award-winning digital effects artist,
producer, composer, sound designer, and director of photography. In 2001, Montijo won an
Emmy Award for his design work on the Superbowl for ABC television. Montijo is coowner and creative director of Electroage, a state-of-the-art digital production studio in
Northridge California.
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