A new episode of the Wtf Happened to This Horror Movie? video series has been released this morning, and in this episode we’re looking back at one of the least popular films to be directed by the legendary John Carpenter: the 2001 release Ghosts of Mars (watch it Here). Why didn’t Ghosts of Mars turn out to be another Carpenter classic? We try to figure that out in the video embedded above.
Directed by Carpenter from a script he wrote with Larry Sulkis, Ghosts of Mars has the following synopsis: Long inhabited by human settlers, the Red Planet has become the manifest destiny of an over-populated Earth. Nearly 640,000 people now live and work all over Mars, mining the planet for its abundant natural resources. But one of those mining operations has uncovered a deadly mother lode: a long-dormant Martian civilization whose warriors are systematically taking over the bodies of human intruders.
Directed by Carpenter from a script he wrote with Larry Sulkis, Ghosts of Mars has the following synopsis: Long inhabited by human settlers, the Red Planet has become the manifest destiny of an over-populated Earth. Nearly 640,000 people now live and work all over Mars, mining the planet for its abundant natural resources. But one of those mining operations has uncovered a deadly mother lode: a long-dormant Martian civilization whose warriors are systematically taking over the bodies of human intruders.
- 1/27/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
So sad! Ralph Waite, who was famous for his role as the father on the hit 1970s drama ‘The Waltons’, has died at age 85.
Ralph Waite, a prolific actor who was best known for playing John Walton Sr. (aka Papa Walton) on the CBS TV series The Waltons from 1972 to 1981, died on Feb. 13.
Ralph Waite Dead — ‘The Waltons’ Dad Dies At 85
The two-time Emmy Award-winning actor — who was nominated for his role on The Waltons in 1978 and for his role in the miniseries Roots in 1977 – played the Waltons patriarch for its entire nine-season run, later reprising his role in several Waltons telepics. A man of many talents, Ralph also directed 16 episodes of the classic show.
Ralph appeared in many films during his seven-decade-long career, including classics such as Cool Hand Luke in 1967 and Five Easy Pieces in 1970. He starred in several early 1970s films such as Chato’s Land, The Magnificent Seven Ride!
Ralph Waite, a prolific actor who was best known for playing John Walton Sr. (aka Papa Walton) on the CBS TV series The Waltons from 1972 to 1981, died on Feb. 13.
Ralph Waite Dead — ‘The Waltons’ Dad Dies At 85
The two-time Emmy Award-winning actor — who was nominated for his role on The Waltons in 1978 and for his role in the miniseries Roots in 1977 – played the Waltons patriarch for its entire nine-season run, later reprising his role in several Waltons telepics. A man of many talents, Ralph also directed 16 episodes of the classic show.
Ralph appeared in many films during his seven-decade-long career, including classics such as Cool Hand Luke in 1967 and Five Easy Pieces in 1970. He starred in several early 1970s films such as Chato’s Land, The Magnificent Seven Ride!
- 2/14/2014
- by tierneyhl
- HollywoodLife
Ralph Waite, known to millions as John Walton Sr. on the warmhearted 1970s TV series The Waltons - and, more recently, as the Mark Harmon character's father, Jackson "Jack" Gibbs, on the CBS hit NCIS - died at his Palm Desert home at about 11 a.m. Thursday, according to the Desert Sun. He was 85. The paper reports that his longtime friend, Jerry Preece, showed up for a lunch and movie date only to find ambulances and Waite's wife, Linda Waite, at the house. "She just told me she thought he’d passed," said Preece, who ascribed his friend's death to a "tired heart.
- 2/14/2014
- by Stephen M. Silverman
- PEOPLE.com
Olga Fonda is set to wed. The Vampire Diaries star got engaged to Liam Waite, her boyfriend of two-and-a-half years, on New Year's Eve, her rep confirms to People. Waite, 42, took Fonda, 31, to the place where they first kissed, and just before the ball dropped, got down on one knee to pop the question with a diamond ring he designed himself. "Then the whole city lit up with fireworks," Fonda tells E!, who was first to report the news. "It was very romantic." The Russian actress currently plays vampire Nadia Petrova on the CW series, while Waite, a former actor,...
- 1/9/2014
- by Sheila Cosgrove Baylis
- PEOPLE.com
Congratulations to Olga Fonda -- she spent her New Year's getting engaged.
"The Vampire Diaries" star got engaged to her boyfriend of two and a half years, Liam Waite, on New Year's Eve, E! News reports. The Russian actress -- who plays Katherine's vampire daughter Nadia Petrova on The CW series -- shared the news on the 2014 People's Choice Awards red carpet on Wednesday (Jan. 8).
Fonda was already rocking her diamond ring on the carpet. According to Fonda, her fiancé designed the ring himself.
As if that wasn't already extremely romantic, Fonda revealed that Waite -- a former actor who's now in the hotel business -- took her to where they had their first kiss to pop the big question right before midnight.
"Then the whole city lit up with fireworks," Fonda says. "It was very romantic."
All together now: Swooooon.
Congratulations to the happy couple!
"The Vampire Diaries...
"The Vampire Diaries" star got engaged to her boyfriend of two and a half years, Liam Waite, on New Year's Eve, E! News reports. The Russian actress -- who plays Katherine's vampire daughter Nadia Petrova on The CW series -- shared the news on the 2014 People's Choice Awards red carpet on Wednesday (Jan. 8).
Fonda was already rocking her diamond ring on the carpet. According to Fonda, her fiancé designed the ring himself.
As if that wasn't already extremely romantic, Fonda revealed that Waite -- a former actor who's now in the hotel business -- took her to where they had their first kiss to pop the big question right before midnight.
"Then the whole city lit up with fireworks," Fonda says. "It was very romantic."
All together now: Swooooon.
Congratulations to the happy couple!
"The Vampire Diaries...
- 1/9/2014
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Olga Fonda has found her eternal beloved. The Vampire Diaries actress got engaged to her boyfriend of two and a half years, Liam Waite, on New Year's Eve, E! News has exclusively learned! The Russian-born beauty shared the happy news with us on the 2014 People's Choice Awards red carpet—where she also couldn't help but flash the sparkling diamond engagement ring that her fiancé designed himself. Fonda said that Waite, a former actor who's now in the hotel business, took her to the site of their first kiss to pop the question. Just before midnight, he got down on one knee and proposed. "Then the whole city lit up with fire works," Fonda gushed....
- 1/9/2014
- E! Online
Vamping it up for a walk down the aisle! Vampire Diaries star Olga Fonda is engaged, her rep confirms to Us Weekly. The actress and her boyfriend Liam Waite got engaged on New Year's Eve. "Happy New Year! Let the new year bring lots of love, happiness, and prosperity!!!" the Russian- born model tweeted on her proposal night. "Hoping all your dreams come true!!! Xoxo." Fonda, 31, and Waite dated for two and a half years before taking the next step. On Wednesday, Jan. 8, the blushing bride-to-be [...]...
- 1/8/2014
- Us Weekly
She’s been engaged for almost three years, but Natasha Henstridge has recently ended her relationship with Darius Campbell.
According to Natasha’s spokesperson, “They tried to make it work. They really care about each other, but their careers took them in different directions. They are sad but will remain friends.”
The “Eli Stone” actress began dating the Scottish singer back in 2006. Currently Darius is spending a lot of time in the UK, as Natasha is based in Los Angeles.
Previously Natasha Henstridge was married to actor Damian Chapa twice but they got divorced in 1996. Then she dated Liam Waite with whom she has two sons.
According to Natasha’s spokesperson, “They tried to make it work. They really care about each other, but their careers took them in different directions. They are sad but will remain friends.”
The “Eli Stone” actress began dating the Scottish singer back in 2006. Currently Darius is spending a lot of time in the UK, as Natasha is based in Los Angeles.
Previously Natasha Henstridge was married to actor Damian Chapa twice but they got divorced in 1996. Then she dated Liam Waite with whom she has two sons.
- 2/1/2010
- GossipCenter
Natasha Henstridge from "Species" fame is not going to walk down the aisle with fiance Darius Danesh after all. The actress who was last seen on "Eli Stone" has broken her engagement to the musician/actor, three years after he popped the question.
"Natasha and Darius are no longer engaged, but they do remain friends," a rep for the actress told Us Magazine. The rep gave no reason of the split but a source said it was all about career. "They tried to make it work. They both really care about one another but their careers took them in different directions. Darius is spending a lot of time in the UK, as Natasha is based in Los Angeles. They are sad but they will remain great friends," the source said.
Natasha Henstridge and Darius Danesh met in 2006 and got engaged a year later. Natasha was married to actor Damian Chapa...
"Natasha and Darius are no longer engaged, but they do remain friends," a rep for the actress told Us Magazine. The rep gave no reason of the split but a source said it was all about career. "They tried to make it work. They both really care about one another but their careers took them in different directions. Darius is spending a lot of time in the UK, as Natasha is based in Los Angeles. They are sad but they will remain great friends," the source said.
Natasha Henstridge and Darius Danesh met in 2006 and got engaged a year later. Natasha was married to actor Damian Chapa...
- 1/30/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.