John F. Bowman, the co-creator of Fox comedy “Martin” and a writer for such series as “Saturday Night Live” and “In Living Color,” died Dec. 28 at his home in Santa Monica, Calif. He was 64.
John Bowman was respected for his versatility as a writer on shows ranging from edgy sketch comedies to “Murphy Brown,” “The Hughleys” and “Cedric the Entertainer Presents,” and for his work with the Writers Guild of America.
Bowman was a WGA West board member, and he served as head of the WGA’s negotiating committee during the 2007-2008 writers strike. He was a key player in reaching the settlement that ended the 100-day work stoppage.
“John Bowman’s strong and thoughtful leadership of the 2007 WGA Negotiating Committee made him a vocal champion for the membership throughout the talks and the strike that we eventually won,” said Meredith Stiehm, president of the Writers Guild of America West.
John Bowman was respected for his versatility as a writer on shows ranging from edgy sketch comedies to “Murphy Brown,” “The Hughleys” and “Cedric the Entertainer Presents,” and for his work with the Writers Guild of America.
Bowman was a WGA West board member, and he served as head of the WGA’s negotiating committee during the 2007-2008 writers strike. He was a key player in reaching the settlement that ended the 100-day work stoppage.
“John Bowman’s strong and thoughtful leadership of the 2007 WGA Negotiating Committee made him a vocal champion for the membership throughout the talks and the strike that we eventually won,” said Meredith Stiehm, president of the Writers Guild of America West.
- 12/31/2021
- by Jennifer Yuma
- Variety Film + TV
Is billionaire Donald Trump the closest thing we have to a real-life Bruce Wayne/Batman? Probably (Definitely) not, but don't tell Trump. In a recent campaign stop in Iowa, Trump was captured on camera, telling a young William Bowman (9) that he was Batman. Some one needs to let this kid know that there's more to being Batman than having a ton of money. This is what happes when we no longer have After-School and Saturday Morning cartoons. America is failing its youth. "I Am Batman"- @realDonaldTrump #BatTrump The story is on http://t.co/H1qbFAYqzt including video! pic.twitter.com/qf7H0z2djF — Monte D. Goodyk (@thefullmonte) August 17, 2015 Well, last night on the Jimmy Kimmel Live! show, the comedian host used footage from Batman: The Animated Series to show what a Donald Trump Batman would look like. It's not pretty. Weighing in on the humorous depiction is...
- 8/18/2015
- ComicBookMovie.com
The funding body’s Canada Feature Film Fund allocation applies to the 2014-15 cycle and includes films from Kim Nguyen and features actors such as Dane DeHaan and Catherine Keener.
The projects selected for funding are:
Away From Everywhere (Justin S Simms);
Chokeslam (Robert Cuffley);
Coconut Hero (Florian Cossen);
Destroyer (Kevan Funk);
The Education Of William Bowman (Ken Finkleman);
Grand Unified Theory (David Ray);
The Sabbatical (Brian Stockton);
The Saver (Wiebke von Carolsfeld);
The Second Time Around (Leon Marr);
Todd & The Book Of Pure Evil: The End Of The End (Craig David Wallace);
Two Lovers And A Bear (Kim Nguyen);
Unless (Alan Gilsenan);
The Unseen (Geoff Redknap); and
Your Money Or Your Wife (Iain Macleod).
“I’m delighted to see the variety of genres and stories represented by these new productions, which truly reflect the diversity, scope and originality of Canadian filmmaking,” said Telefilm Canada executive director Carolle Brabant.
“This selection includes dramas, comedies and thrillers...
The projects selected for funding are:
Away From Everywhere (Justin S Simms);
Chokeslam (Robert Cuffley);
Coconut Hero (Florian Cossen);
Destroyer (Kevan Funk);
The Education Of William Bowman (Ken Finkleman);
Grand Unified Theory (David Ray);
The Sabbatical (Brian Stockton);
The Saver (Wiebke von Carolsfeld);
The Second Time Around (Leon Marr);
Todd & The Book Of Pure Evil: The End Of The End (Craig David Wallace);
Two Lovers And A Bear (Kim Nguyen);
Unless (Alan Gilsenan);
The Unseen (Geoff Redknap); and
Your Money Or Your Wife (Iain Macleod).
“I’m delighted to see the variety of genres and stories represented by these new productions, which truly reflect the diversity, scope and originality of Canadian filmmaking,” said Telefilm Canada executive director Carolle Brabant.
“This selection includes dramas, comedies and thrillers...
- 7/28/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Dominic Cooper looks likely to join the cast of the upcoming Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter in role of Henry, reports Variety . Meanwhile, Deadline is suggesting that Anthony Mackie is likely for the part of Will, best friend to Lincoln. Cooper (who next appears as Howard Stark in Captain America: The First Avenger ), is said to be in final negotiations for the part. In the novel, Henry is a "good" vampire and becomes mentor to a young Lincoln, schooling him in the ways of slaying the undead. Mackie, meanwhile, is known for his role as Major William Bowman in Eagle Eye and will soon appear in The Adjustment Bureau . Benjamins Walker was recently announced to star in the film as Lincoln. Set to be directed by Timur Bekmambetov ( Wanted ), Abraham...
- 2/10/2011
- Comingsoon.net
With the recent announcement that Benjamin Walker will play the title role in director Timur Bekmambetov's adaptation of "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter", many have been wondering who would play the part of Henry Sturgess. The most recent rumor had suggested that Joaquin Phoenix was close to inking a deal for the part.
However, Variety is now reporting that Dominic Cooper is the likely candidate for the role of Henry. In the novel, Henry is a "good" vampire who schools the young Lincoln in the ways of slaying the undead.
Cooper (who will appear as Howard Stark in Captain America: The First Avenger), is said to be in final negotiations for the part.
Meanwhile, Deadline is now suggesting that Anthony Mackie may land the part of Will, best friend to Lincoln.
Mackie is known for his role as Major William Bowman in Eagle Eye and will soon appear in The Adjustment Bureau,...
However, Variety is now reporting that Dominic Cooper is the likely candidate for the role of Henry. In the novel, Henry is a "good" vampire who schools the young Lincoln in the ways of slaying the undead.
Cooper (who will appear as Howard Stark in Captain America: The First Avenger), is said to be in final negotiations for the part.
Meanwhile, Deadline is now suggesting that Anthony Mackie may land the part of Will, best friend to Lincoln.
Mackie is known for his role as Major William Bowman in Eagle Eye and will soon appear in The Adjustment Bureau,...
- 2/10/2011
- CinemaSpy
Actor Paul Giamatti will be starring in an indie film by director Andres Baiz titled "Babylon." Anthony Mackie is set to co-star.
Giamatti's role will be a British Prime Minister and Mackie will play a Rasta from Jamaica. They will both accompany a 12-year-old Jamaican boy from the Kingston ghetto while trying to outrun gangsters, as per Variety.
The film is scheduled to begin production in Jamaica this coming February.
Mackie has been recently seen in the 2008 action thriller "Eagle Eye" as Major William Bowman. His next film, "The Hurt Locker," is still awaiting release.
Giamatti's role will be a British Prime Minister and Mackie will play a Rasta from Jamaica. They will both accompany a 12-year-old Jamaican boy from the Kingston ghetto while trying to outrun gangsters, as per Variety.
The film is scheduled to begin production in Jamaica this coming February.
Mackie has been recently seen in the 2008 action thriller "Eagle Eye" as Major William Bowman. His next film, "The Hurt Locker," is still awaiting release.
- 12/12/2008
- icelebz.com
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