One man who lives in Puerto Rico is proving the power of networking can go a long way when it comes to helping those in need.
Alex Ruiz was making his way home to Ponce, Puerto Rico, on Sept. 19 when his flight out of Panama was canceled due to Hurricane Maria.
The 34-year-old, who was born in Bronx, New York, to hard-working Puerto Rican parents, is the Chief Strategy Officer of Ponce Health Sciences University. He had been traveling throughout South America for work and was eager to get back to his friends, employees and his younger brother, Emil Ruiz,...
Alex Ruiz was making his way home to Ponce, Puerto Rico, on Sept. 19 when his flight out of Panama was canceled due to Hurricane Maria.
The 34-year-old, who was born in Bronx, New York, to hard-working Puerto Rican parents, is the Chief Strategy Officer of Ponce Health Sciences University. He had been traveling throughout South America for work and was eager to get back to his friends, employees and his younger brother, Emil Ruiz,...
- 10/5/2017
- by Erin Hill
- PEOPLE.com
Some unused concept art from the upcoming "Power Rangers" reboot has popped up on Twitter over the weekend. Both Lionsgate and Saban films took time before settling on Dean Israelite to take on the job of directing the film which begins shooting this month.
Before he was locked in though, an unnamed director was pitching for the project according to The Power Scoop. Said director reportedly hired Alex Ruiz and Gregory Semkow to produce concept art for this version of the property which is what has gone online today. None of the below images are expected to be realised in the final film, but do show off what might have been:
Can't wait #PowerRangers the movie 2017! pic.twitter.com/FmrL8lZKxG
— Umar Kadir (@umarkadir) December 30, 2015
Power rangers movie 2017 zordon and alpha pic.twitter.com/mzsfQw4Alq
— Mikesuper22 (@mikesuper22) January 2, 2016
New power rangers movie concept art zordon pic.twitter.com/wqpabrZACZ...
Before he was locked in though, an unnamed director was pitching for the project according to The Power Scoop. Said director reportedly hired Alex Ruiz and Gregory Semkow to produce concept art for this version of the property which is what has gone online today. None of the below images are expected to be realised in the final film, but do show off what might have been:
Can't wait #PowerRangers the movie 2017! pic.twitter.com/FmrL8lZKxG
— Umar Kadir (@umarkadir) December 30, 2015
Power rangers movie 2017 zordon and alpha pic.twitter.com/mzsfQw4Alq
— Mikesuper22 (@mikesuper22) January 2, 2016
New power rangers movie concept art zordon pic.twitter.com/wqpabrZACZ...
- 1/3/2016
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
The live-action Mighty Morphin Power Rangers movie at Lionsgate was in development for quite a while before the studio selected Dean Israelite (Project Almanac) to direct. However, Lionsgate apparently listened to a pitch from an unnamed director before giving Israelite the job who hired Alex Ruiz and Gregory Semkow to produce some concept art. Here's what the vision for the live-action reboot from the 'mystery' director looks like. Whether Israelite will deliver something similar remains to be seen. The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers reboot from Lionsgate will be directed by Israelite from a script penned by Ashley Miller and Zack Stentz (Thor, X-Men: First Class, Star Trek Beyond). The film will star Dacre Montgomery, Ludi Lin, R.J.Cyler, Naomi Scott and Becky Gomez. The reboot is currently scheduled to hit theaters on March 24, 2017.
- 1/1/2016
- ComicBookMovie.com
As you know, Lionsgate has been developing a new Power Rangers movie with Saban Entertainment. The studio spent some time looking for a director before they settled on Dean Israelite (Project Almanac).
One of the other directors up for the gig had conceptual artists Alex Ruiz and Gregory Semkow whip up some designs for his film pitch. There’s no information given on who the director was, but the artwork includes Zordon, Rita Repulsa, The Control Room, Alpha, T-Rex Zord, and Megazord.
Regarding the art, Ruiz said:
"This is some concept art I made for a director who was pitching his film version of Power Rangers. If you guys remember someone made an amazing PR fan film this year, which lit the fire under many asses to get a full on Hollywood film made. So, many a director jumped at the opportunity. Unfortunately our guy didn't get it, it went to another director.
One of the other directors up for the gig had conceptual artists Alex Ruiz and Gregory Semkow whip up some designs for his film pitch. There’s no information given on who the director was, but the artwork includes Zordon, Rita Repulsa, The Control Room, Alpha, T-Rex Zord, and Megazord.
Regarding the art, Ruiz said:
"This is some concept art I made for a director who was pitching his film version of Power Rangers. If you guys remember someone made an amazing PR fan film this year, which lit the fire under many asses to get a full on Hollywood film made. So, many a director jumped at the opportunity. Unfortunately our guy didn't get it, it went to another director.
- 12/29/2015
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Critters 2, Hocus Pocus, The Stand miniseries, Masters of Horror, Post Mortem and many more… with a horror fan’s enthusiasm, a sharp director’s eye, and a writer’s relentless work ethic, Mick Garris has helped bring many horror projects to fruition on the big and small screen. In addition to scripting screenplays, Mick also puts pen to paper as a writer of fiction, and his latest novel, Salome, is being published by Cemetery Dance.
Written by Garris and featuring a cover illustrated by artist Alex Ruiz, Salome will be released in hardcover in January 2015 by well-known horror publisher Cemetery Dance. Salome is now available to pre-order on Cemetery Dance’s website in two editions:
“Hardcover Limited Edition of 750 signed copies bound in full-cloth and Smyth sewn ($40) Deluxe Hardcover Lettered Edition of 26 signed and hand-lettered copies bound in leather, Smyth sewn with a satin ribbon page marker, raised hubs on the spine,...
Written by Garris and featuring a cover illustrated by artist Alex Ruiz, Salome will be released in hardcover in January 2015 by well-known horror publisher Cemetery Dance. Salome is now available to pre-order on Cemetery Dance’s website in two editions:
“Hardcover Limited Edition of 750 signed copies bound in full-cloth and Smyth sewn ($40) Deluxe Hardcover Lettered Edition of 26 signed and hand-lettered copies bound in leather, Smyth sewn with a satin ribbon page marker, raised hubs on the spine,...
- 12/3/2014
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
If you’re looking for a way into fanboys’ hearts, just stick glowing white eyes on Batman. It was cool to see Christian Bale sporting them towards the end of The Dark Knight, and it was even more exhilarating seeing Ben Affleck rock the glowing white eyes and Frank Miller-inspired armor in the Comic-Con teaser for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Artist Alex Ruiz goes a completely opposite but still pleasing route for this gritty and textured Batman portrait. Not being able to see the Caped Crusader’s eyes makes him a bit expressionless, but it also makes him more intimidating and unsettling. Ruiz’s Catwoman portrait also has very interesting eyes. The sheer size of them reminds me of a Margaret Keane, and the bat (Batsignal perhaps?) reflected in them is a nice touch.
Hat tip to XombieDirge.
Hat tip to XombieDirge.
- 10/15/2014
- by Eli Reyes
- GeekTyrant
Last week, Austin filmmaker Robert Rodriguez was at San Diego Comic-Con, promoting his latest movie Sin City: A Dame to Kill For with panels and parties -- even walking the convention floor in costume.
This week, the Austin Film Society has announced it will host the Texas premiere of the Sin City sequel, which will take place Wednesday, August 20 at the Paramount Theatre. The screening will be in 3D -- how many chances have you had to watch a 3D movie downtown at the Paramount?
Tickets are on sale now only for Afs members, who have until August 5 to buy tickets at a discounted rate -- as low as $20 for the balcony. On August 6, general-public tickets go on sale with no Afs member discount. Tickets include admission to an afterparty at the Rattle Inn.
Rodriguez co-directed Sin City: A Dame to Kill For with Frank Miller, who authored the original...
This week, the Austin Film Society has announced it will host the Texas premiere of the Sin City sequel, which will take place Wednesday, August 20 at the Paramount Theatre. The screening will be in 3D -- how many chances have you had to watch a 3D movie downtown at the Paramount?
Tickets are on sale now only for Afs members, who have until August 5 to buy tickets at a discounted rate -- as low as $20 for the balcony. On August 6, general-public tickets go on sale with no Afs member discount. Tickets include admission to an afterparty at the Rattle Inn.
Rodriguez co-directed Sin City: A Dame to Kill For with Frank Miller, who authored the original...
- 7/29/2014
- by Jette Kernion
- Slackerwood
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