The Sandlot is a movie about overcoming hardship and finiding hope in a dark world . . . HAHA! Totally kidding! This movie is about nine friends and the American past time; baseball. But even if you are not a baseball fan you will enjoy the cleverness of each character as they each strive to become the Great Bambino while also doing all they can to avoid the blind James Earl Jones and his dog Hercules (The Beast). But what happened to these kids that stole our hearts and made this movie a classic? Where are they now?
Aaron Carter was at the top with Britney Spears and Boy Bands back in the late 90's. He stuck around for a few years but then disappeared. Where did he go?
The highest paid child actor of all time did 14 movies in six years and then disappeared. Where did he go? He retired from film at age 14, then came back for a few films in 2003 and has done a couple since, but has spent most of his time out of the media. He keeps to himself, and doesn't have publicists to tell us about him and how he's doing. Mac is a mystery.
Kieran on the other hand is still active on the acting scene, but also stays out of the tabloids. Watch the short video below about where they are as far as we know.
Jake Lloyd, the kid from Episode I. What happened to him? He is one of the leading actors in one of the biggest movies of all time and then he disappeared. Where did he go?
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(Audio Transcription) Jake Lloyd was the child of a talent agent, so it's no wonder that he got started in Hollywood at such a young age. Now if his name isn't ringing any bells that's OK. He wasn't on of the most popular child actors in Hollywood, especially when compared to someone like Macaulay Culkin. He was able to snag some big rolls those in some films. The first of which was Jingle All the Way which starred Arnold Schwarzenegger, a workaholic father, and Sinbad, who was also a father and kind of a crazy mailman, but Jake really hit the big time when he starred in Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. Jake of course played the young Anakin Skywalker who was found on the planet Tatooine by Qui-gon Jinn, who was played by Liam Neeson. Anakin quickly falls in love with Queen Amidala, or her street name Padme, who's played by Natalie Portman, ad is then trained by a young Obi-wan Kenobi, who is of course played by Ewan McGregor. It's amazing how many of these stars went on to have great careers after starting in Star Wars. Episode I was of course a huge success at that time and so it is no surprise that a lot of popularity came to Jake Lloyd at that point. George Lucas of course wanted to get the word out. Whether is was getting action figures or video games produced, or getting each Star Wars character on a bag of Doritos, it didn't matter, he wanted to get it done. Jake said that he was doing about 60 interviews a day with different television shows, newspapers, magazines, all in all it was about 60 every single day. Jake says that as an 11 year old he felt very exploited by George Lucas, and still holds a grudge against George. On top of the constant interviews he said he was constantly bullied by other kids. He felt like a real outsider. He did play Anakin Skywalker in one of the highest grossing movies of all time, so of course where ever he went everybody knew him. It was hard to go anywhere, he said, without someone making a lightsaber noise at him. This of course doesn't seem like a big deal, or even an intense type of bullying of any kind, but the problem is everywhere you go, everyone you see is making lightsaber noises. Think about how annoying that is. See, not cool guys, not cool. I know it may be hard to sympathies with this kid because he did make a few million dollars off of just doing one movie, but it did cost him his identity, and most of his childhood. Jake said he won't even watch Star Wars anymore. He did reprise the part of Anakin for a couple video games but after that completely quit acting in film. He's appeared at a few events within the past few years signing autographs and things like that but other than that he really does all he can to stay out of the public eye. We are happy that this child actor's story didn't end in DUI's and drug use like we read so much about in the tabloids today, but it's sad that it did end with such a bitter taste in his mouth for those who helped to get him that career.
To day we will be discussing the cast of the original Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers and where they are today. Check out the video below for full details.
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YYYYEEEESSSSSS!!! Power Rangers! The most exciting children's show of all time is the subject of our discussion today. We will be discussing the first two season's cast members: Billy, Trini, Tommy, Jason, kimberly, and Zack.
AAAAAAAANND let's get into it! Austin St John played Jason, the original red ranger and my favorite growing up. Although he did leave the show after season two due to payment disputes before that he was the buff, hunk of the show and a great martial artist. He actually ended up owning his own martial arts studio after the show and after running that for a few years decided to become a real life hero and is now a fireman and paramedic in Washington DC.
Amy Jo Johnson played Kimberly, the pink ranger. And here's a little tidbit of information, she actually hated the color pink. Any way after leaving Power Rangers she persuade a whole slew of career possibilities. She went into the music industry for a little while, she painted for a little while, She was in other movies and TV shows, and right now you can actually catch her on Flashpoint where she plays some lady who carries a gun. I don't really know what she does.
David Yost played Billy, the original Blue ranger and longest remaining cast member from the original cast. No unfortunately David did leave the show on negative terms stating that he was teased and bullied constantly. Which is so unfortunate because Power Rangers is a show about standing up against bullies. But David stated that he was the constant subject of homosexual bigotry. A few years after Power Rangers, David came out of the closet and admitted that he was gay, but overcoming the bullying and persecution he went on to become a very successful television producer! Well . . . he became a TV producer, not necessarily successful.
Thuy Trang played Trini the original yellow ranger (Try saying that three times fast, it is extremely difficult). She came over to America as a refuge with her parents from Vietnam at a very young age and actually went on to having one of the more successful careers out of any of the other actors or actresses from Power Rangers. Prior to appearing on Power Rangers she actually earned her degree for civil engineering but decided that her american dream was to become an actress. Unfortunately Thuy's acting career was cut short after a car accident in 2001 that claimed her life. At her memorial service original cast members Amy Jo Johnson and David Yost were quoted in saying that Thuy was "the most fearless person I'd ever met." and " a true inspiration."
Walter Jones played Zack as the original black ranger. Now I know what you're thinking, an african-american as the black ranger, and an asian cast as the yellow ranger. How racist is Zordon? But someone's already taken care of this in another youtube video, so I won't touch on it here today. After Power Rangers, Walter continued acting, but only made guest appearances for one or two episodes on the TV series he appeared on. He left Power Rangers after season two along with Austin and Thuy due to payment disputes. I think this picture pretty well sums up his feelings towards Saban and his feelings towards them as he left the show.
Jason David Frank played Tommy, the green ranger who was originally introduced as an evil character sent by Rita to destroy the other Rangers. That's why his costume is 100% cooler than the rest of the Power Rangers. The green ranger did become good and in season two Tommy became the white ranger. After Power Rangers however Jason, who is extremely dedicated to the martial arts developed his own style of martial arts, which I can't pronounce and so I won't even attempt, and then became a professional MMA fighter. So far he's only been in a few fights but as far as I've seen his record is still "undefeated". But what do you expect. he is the green ranger. Until next time, thanks for watching. This is the Herald Angel.
This video is about Hollywood stars and who they were before they were famous.
(Audio Transcription) Welcome to the Herald Angel! This is Tyler Angel and today we will be discussing some of Hollywood's hottest stars in a segment we like to call, "They Did What?!!! First in the list is Daniel Craig. You of course know and recognize him for his beautiful blue eyes, his portrayal of James Bond, and a Cowboy who fight aliens. Now Daniel has a deep, dark secret. In 1995 ha was in "A Kid in King Arthurs Court" where he had, arguably, the coolest hair in Hollywood history. Next on the list is Scarlett Johansson. You may know her from "Avengers" or a whole slew of other movies, but in 1994 she was in the movie "North", starring Elijah Wood. After that, in 1997, she was in the movie "Home Alone 3" where she starred alongside this kid, who then became this kid, and is now this kid, who you never really see in anything. Moving right a long now to Megan Fox. Although being in some blockbuster films, Megan didn't really get famous for her acting ability or talent, and I think you know what I'm hinting at there. In 2001 she was in an Olsen twin movie called, "Holiday in the Sun" that went straight to video, and I don't think anyone ever saw it. Josh Brolin is the definition of a Hollywood tough guy. You can see that in the parts that he plays. Like a thief and murderer in "True Grit", or portraying a young Tommy Lee Jones ing "Men in Black 3". But he started as a goon in The Goonies in 1985 playing Sean Astin's older brother. Now Adam Sandler, Before he was one of Hollywoods most famous comedian actors actually started on the Cosby Show, where he was Theo Huxtable's friend. He was often seen at the Huxtable residence or in the school gym, but was almost always seen in short shorts. Next on the list is Selena Gomez, who of course worked for Disney, which then helped her to get a pop singing career, which then helped her to date Justin Bieber. But did you know that she got her start in 2002 on "Barney and Friends", Where she played one of Barney's young friends. Last but not least in Bret McKenzie from Flight of the Conchords. Now before he was writing and composing music for the "Muppet Movie" and winning Grammys and things like that he actually started in "Lord of the Rings" where he played one of the escort elves on "Return of the King." Well that just about sums it up, so just as a reminder, this is the Herald Angel, I'm Tyler Angel, and I'll catch you around.
Mara Wilsoncaptured our hearts at a young age. She was just too cute in Mrs Doubtfire, too witty in Miracle on 34th Street, and too AWESOME in Matilda. But what happened to her? Where'd she go? Is she still alive? What has she been up to for the past few years? Why is she not in any movies anymore. These are all questions I had when I set out to find her.
Watch the video and follow the link to find out where she is and why she left Hollywood.
I awoke early that morning with questions in my mind. I could sleep any longer and I couldn't lay in bed and let the madness take a hold of me. I had to get up. I was restless. I was thirsting, hungering for knowledge, and I went to try to quench that thirst and hunger with simply food but nothing would suffice. I decided to go to the internet which I had always trusted to educate me and to answer all the questions I might have had. Today I had a very specific question (What happened to Matilda?), and though answers appeared, they weren't all the answers I needed. There was only one place I could go, only one person I trusted.
(Phone rings)
Hello?
Hey
I was sleeping!
Do you know what happened to Matilda?
What? Mara Wilson?
Yeah I guess. I don't know her real name.
Yeah the girl who played Matilda. I know what happened to her.
Well where is she? What's she been up to for the past few years?
She stopped acting a few years after Matilda. You know she was in some more movies? Stuff like Mrs Doubtfire, Miracle on 34th Street, and Matilda, of course. She was also on Melrose place for a little while. She really did a lot of films.
Are you showering?
Yeah so I guess she's done some voice over work since, but other than that she's really just done some theater.
So she's pretty done with acting in file then?
I mean pretty much. That's really all she's done since then.
OK.
She said that she was eager to leave Hollywood. She felt like her identify was kinda stolen by Matilda. So she just wants people to know her for Mara. So maybe you should refer to her as Mara in the future instead of just Matilda.
Charlie Korsmo has been MIA since 1997 when he did his last movie. Where has he been? What has he been up to? Why did he leave the spot light? Find out by watching the video below.
(Audio Transcription) I'm Tyler Angel, and welcome to The Herald Angel. Our top 90's story tonight: Tragedy Has Struck; Furby is returning to the market place . . . Now we turn our time over to Tyler Angel who Will give us a story regarding Charles Korsmo lost/missing child actor. Thank you Tyler. I'm here today with film enthusiast and all around great guy, Tyler Angel, who's here to give us a little detail into the life of Charles Korsmo. How are you doing today Tyler? I'm doing really well. I'm doing really well. How are you? Good. Thank you, thank you. Now, we're told that you are some sort an of expert regarding Charles. Could you give us a little detail into his early file life? Let me just stop you for a second to tell you, I am your BIGGEST fan! Biggest fan, you're so awesome. . . . Charles started acting at a very young age. Some of his major roles that he played were in things like "Dick Tracy", he played Iggy in "What About Bob", and also he was in the movie Hook where he played opposite . . . well, do you remember Hook? Of course, with Robin Williams. Perfect, Yeah! Now I think many of us know that Charles, or Charlie as he was better known back then, played Jack, Robin Williams son. Was that his last movie , in 1991? In 1991 he announced his retirement from film, but then decided he was going to pull a Michael Jordan move and come back a few years later. So in 1997 he was in another film that I really can't remember what's it's called . . . Now, Why would he retire at such a young age? Something very interesting about Charlie is that, he didn't really enjoy acting. Acting was OK for him but he really did it because he was bored in school. He did it as something to get him through elementary school. You know, just to kinda' kill time until he moved on. He seems like he was a pretty smart guy. Yeah in 2000 actually he went on to graduate from MIT. He had a 4.0 GPA and left with a degree in Physics. So he's a really smart guy. And actually after that he ended up going to Yale University and graduating from their school of law, and then ended up working to the US House of representatives. Well thank you so much Tyler for coming on the show, it's really been a pleasure having you. And thank you so much for watching at home. Until next time this is the Herald Angel, and we'll see you around.
