En 1996 nadie lo quiso en el Draft por ser un pívot "bajo de estatura" (2.06 m) y por venir de Virginia Union, una universidad pequeña de División II. Se fue a probar a Italia y lo cortaron tras un solo partido.
Sin rendirse, volvió a EE. UU. a pelear un puesto en el campamento de los Washington Bullets. Quisieron ponerlo a jugar de alero, pero él se aferró a lo suyo: defender duro, bajar rebotes y meter tapones. A pura garra se quedó con el último lugar del roster.
16 años después, ya consagrado como campeón de la NBA y 4 veces Jugador Defensivo del Año, se retiró en 2012 con los Pistons.
En su último juego en The Palace, salió de la duela ovacionado, acomodándose la mítica banda de la cabeza por última vez y dejando el récord de más partidos jugados en la historia y cuatro All-Star consecutivos para un jugador no drafteado.
🎂 Hoy es momento para celebrar en su cumpleaños al primer y único integrante del Salón de la Fama no seleccionado en el draft NBA.
@the4kCollectivE My copy of Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992) is in pristine condition. And honestly, I don't feel any need to replace it with a 4K version. The SUPERBIT editions were all fantastic.
"The French Connection" was released on this day in 1971. Spectacular police thriller (based on the bestselling novel by Robin Moore) from legendary director William Friedkin and screenwriter Ernest Tidyman.
Highlights: Unforgettable Oscar-winning performance by Gene Hackman; extraordinary cinematography by Owen Roizman; incredible car chase by stunt coordinator/driver Bill Hickman (with Hackman himself performing much of it himself!) is arguably the greatest in film history.
Nominated for eight Academy Awards (and winning five, including Best Picture), "The French Connection" was also a box office sensation that grossed over 70 times its production budget.
A legit masterpiece, this is among my ten favorite films of the 70s.
@the4kCollectivE@the4kCollectivE What do you think of what this format would have been like? I managed to have several titles and they all looked really good.
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Scream Factory Unearths Original Film Elements for DAY OF THE DEAD After 40 Years
THE DEAD WALK AGAIN!
SCREAM FACTORY UNEARTHS ORIGINAL FILM ELEMENTS FOR GEORGE A. ROMERO’S CLASSIC DAY OF THE DEAD AS THE FILM CELEBRATES ITS 40TH ANNIVERSARY ON JULY 19TH
Los Angeles, CA – Scream Factory is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the release of George A. Romero’s horror classic Day of the Dead with auspicious news. After decades of being buried, the dead have risen—and soon, fans will witness Romero’s masterpiece like never before.
After years of arduous searching, and 12 years since the studio’s Blu-ray™ release, Scream Factory and Shout Studios, a Radial Entertainment company, are thrilled to announce that original film elements for Day of the Dead have been found! Details on a brand-new Scream Factory 4K UHD restoration will be coming soon.
This long-awaited discovery marks an exciting new chapter in the film’s legacy, just in time for its milestone anniversary. As Romero’s chilling vision turns 40, Scream Factory is proud to honor its legacy with the care and craftsmanship it has long deserved.
Jeff Roland, Producer & Manager of Video Production at Shout!, said “I was ecstatic after finally locating it and can’t wait to begin the restoration process so this all-time classic can finally be presented in all of its gory glory. I would like to acknowledge the following people who helped along the way: Jessica Ronderos and Chad Wiley of Deluxe, Steve Johnson, Ashley Franks-McGill and Jeffrey Flam of Duplitech, Diane Levine of Lionsgate, and Debbie Zamiska of Fotokem.”
From the vaults of the undead to the hands of the living, Day of the Dead is crawling back and will be more terrifying than ever. Stay tuned… if you dare.
About Radial Entertainment
Radial Entertainment is a newly formed global entertainment company operating the FilmRise and Shout! Studios brands, backed by funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management. As a premier content distribution studio, Radial Entertainment boasts a diverse library of over 70,000 movies and episodes, making it the largest independent catalog in the industry. The company delivers high-quality entertainment across all major consumer platforms including FAST channels, AVOD, SVOD, TVOD, physical product, theatrical film and more. Its programming spans a wide range of genres, including true crime, reality, animation, action, westerns, award-winning titles, classics, medical, food, U.K. content, cult classics, and horror. #4K #Bluray #PhysicalMedia #DayOfTheDead #horror @PromoteHorror #GeorgeARomero @Scream_Factory@Shout_Studios
Photos: Interpositive of Day of The Dead, courtesy Scream Factory
James Cameron’s ALIENS was released 39 years ago today—a masterclass in tension, action, and character-driven sci-fi horror.
We look back at its creation with behind-the-scenes stories, interviews, and rare materials.
🎥 Read more: https://t.co/iLwUzb6twm
Les voy a confesar algo: se me hizo muy difícil armar un hilo como este.
La idea era contar 5️⃣ cosas por las cuales el legado de Gregg Popovich es fundamental para la NBA actual. Viendo los hechos... no pude elegir. Tuvieron que ser 🔟.
Pasen y lean. No se van a arrepentir.
Como homenaje a Gene Hackman me gustaría hablar un poco de una de sus películas, no la mejor de ellas pero sí una en la cual nos dejó una de sus mejores actuaciones. Se trata de "HOOSIERS: MÁS QUE ÍDOLOS" (1986)
¡Dentro hilo! 🧵
Unas líneas acerca de la incansable energía y creatividad exhibidas por Clint Eastwood, en más de medio siglo como director.
Y de paso: ¿qué lo mueve a seguir y seguir, a sus 95 años?