Adam Shankman
Biography: Adam Michael Shankman (born November 27, 1964) is an American film director, producer, writer, dancer, author, actor, and choreographer. He was a permanent judge on seasons 6–7 of So You Think You Can Dance. He began his professional career in musical theatre. He was a dancer in music videos for Paula Abdul and Janet Jackson. Shankman has choreographed dozens of films and directed several feature-length films, including A Walk to Remember, Bringing Down the House, The Pacifier, and the musicals Hairspray, Rock of Ages and Disenchanted. His company, Offspring Entertainment (which he co-owns with his sister), produces films and television for various studios and networks. Shankman is also co-writing young adult novels for Simon & Schuster imprint Atheneum Books for Young Readers. The books, co-written with author Laura Lee Sullivan, follow the story of rags to riches Lucille O'Malley as she becomes Hollywood's "it girl", navigating a murder mystery and meeting her match, Frederick van der Waals. Description above from the Wikipedia article Adam Shankman, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Birthday: November 27, 1964
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Monster Mash: The Movie
1995-11-14
Monster Mash: The Movie
Overview: Teenagers Scott and Mary are on their way to a Halloween party when their car breaks down, and they encounter a creepy castle where the depraved Dr. Frankenstein seeks to put Scott's brain in his monstrous creation. As for Mary, Count Dracula wants her for... well, you know.
Genres: Comedy Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-11-14
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Stuck on You
2003-12-10
Stuck on You
Overview: In Martha's Vineyard, Mass., conjoined twins Walt and Bob Tenor make the best of their handicap by being the fastest grill cooks in town. While outgoing Walt hopes to one day become a famous actor, shy Bob prefers to stay out of the spotlight. When a fading Hollywood actress, Cher, decides to get her show "Honey and the Beaze" cancelled, she hires Walt -- and his brotherly appendage -- as her costars. But their addition surprisingly achieves the opposite.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-12-10
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The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag
1992-08-21
The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag
Overview: A Southern librarian puts excitement in her life with a found murder weapon and a false confession.
Genres: Comedy Thriller Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-08-21
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A Place for Us: West Side Story's Legacy
2011-11-15
A Place for Us: West Side Story's Legacy
Overview: A documentary with stars from the original cast.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-11-15
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Disenchanted
2022-11-18
Disenchanted
Overview: Disillusioned with life in the city, feeling out of place in suburbia, and frustrated that her happily ever after hasn’t been so easy to find, Giselle turns to the magic of Andalasia for help. Accidentally transforming the entire town into a real-life fairy tale and placing her family’s future happiness in jeopardy, she must race against time to reverse the spell and determine what happily ever after truly means to her and her family.
Genres: Comedy Family Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-11-18
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Rockula
1990-02-23
Rockula
Overview: Ralph is a sexually frustrated vampire who suffers from a peculiar curse. He's condemned for eternity to watch his one true love, Mona be murdered by a pirate wielding a ham bone. But now? Now it's 1990, and Ralph is determined to break Mona's cycle of reincarnation. His first order of business is winning her affections-- He does that by starting Rockula: a rock band that's sure to stake a claim on her heart.
Genres: Horror Comedy Music Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-02-23
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Singin' in the Rain: Raining on a New Generation
2012-07-17
Singin' in the Rain: Raining on a New Generation
Overview: Today's top musical stars—including Paula Abdul, Usher and Glee's Matthew Morrison—reveal why this iconic musical continues to influence and inspire musical performers around the world.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-07-17
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Midnight Cabaret
1990-01-01
Midnight Cabaret
Overview: A Broadway producer puts on a play with a Devil character in it. Soon the actors begin having nightmares, and events that are mentioned in the play really start happening.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-01-01
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The Pacifier
2005-03-04
The Pacifier
Overview: Navy SEAL Shane Wolfe is handed a new assignment: Protect the five Plummer kids from enemies of their recently deceased father -- a government scientist whose top-secret experiment remains hidden in the kids' house.
Genres: Comedy Family Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-03-04
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Step Up
2006-08-11
Step Up
Overview: Tyler Gage receives the opportunity of a lifetime after vandalizing a performing arts school, gaining him the chance to earn a scholarship and dance with an up and coming dancer, Nora.
Genres: Music Drama Romance Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-08-11
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Hairspray
2007-07-19
Hairspray
Overview: Pleasantly plump teenager Tracy Turnblad auditions to be on Baltimore's most popular dance show - The Corny Collins Show - and lands a prime spot. Through her newfound fame, she becomes determined to help her friends and end the racial segregation that has been a staple of the show.
Genres: Comedy Romance Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-07-19
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Scream 2
1997-12-12
Scream 2
Overview: Two years after the first series of murders, as Sidney Prescott acclimates to college life, someone donning the Ghostface costume begins a new string of killings.
Genres: Horror Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-12-12
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A Walk to Remember
2002-01-25
A Walk to Remember
Overview: When the popular, restless Landon Carter is forced to participate in the school drama production, he falls in love with Jamie Sullivan, the daughter of the town's minister. Jamie has a "to-do" list for her life, as well as a very big secret she must keep from Landon.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-01-25
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Portrait of a Choreographer
2007-01-01
Portrait of a Choreographer
Overview: Documentary about choreographer/director Bob Fosse, and his influence on dance.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-01-01
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Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History
2008-10-14
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History
Overview: The history of Hollywood musical movies, from the very beginning until the 21st century, hosted by Shirley Jones.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-10-14
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Cheaper by the Dozen 2
2005-12-21
Cheaper by the Dozen 2
Overview: Steve Martin and Bonnie Hunt return as heads of the Baker family who, while on vacation, find themselves in competition with a rival family of eight children.
Genres: Comedy Family Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-12-21
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