| ONLINE ARTICLES |
Khleo // Articles
(December 2006) (May 2006)APA has signed a slew of actors, including Flex Alexander, Khleo Thomas, Joe Flanigan and Yara Martinez. Alexander, who is onscreen in "Snakes on a Plane," starred in and co-executive produced UPN's "One on One." Upcoming projects include "Poor Boy's Game" and "Love ... & Other 4 Letter Words." He also is repped by Principato-Young Entertainment and attorney Anthony Mulrain. Thomas next appears in the indie film "The Beautiful Ordinary." Thomas' credits include the films "Holes," "Walking Tall" and "Roll Bounce." Flanigan, whose credits include Sci Fi Channel's "Stargate: Atlantis," will continue to be managed by John Carrabino. Martinez's credits include Fox's "Vanished" and the Fox pilot "Faceless." By far, most vocal response to this film that Hollywood Jesus has received has come from girls aged eight to sixteen. The last time I saw anything like this was in 2003, with the release of another Walden Media film: Holes. Hollywood Jesus was indundated at that time by hosts of young girls raving about Khleo Thomas, wanting to congratulate Khleo Thomas, telling Khleo that they, too, wanted someday to be an actor?maybe even marry him. Hef's 2006 Midsummer Night's Dream bash on August 10th was totally off the hook, headlined by a frenetic set featuring rap superstar Bow Wow and running buddy Khleo Thomas. For Hef's biggest and sexiest annual party, the Mansion's backyard and Grotto were transformed into a grape-draped, Greek god-themed love playground of Olympic proportions with Hef and girlfriends Holly, Bridget and Kendra taking front row center among the sea of cushions and throw pillows. The party drew lots of first-time Hollywood faces, like elusive Talladega Nights stars Sacha Baron Cohen (a.k.a. Ali G) and Michael Clarke Duncan, in addition to Click scene-stealer David Hasselhoff and the stars of the much-anticipated fall NBC series Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, Steven Weber and Matthew Perry. Scores of scantily clad Playmates, Cyber Girls and aspiring models cavorted with Mansion mainstays Paris and Nicky Hilton, Nicky's beau Kevin Connelly of HBO's Entourage, Verne Troyer, Thora Birch and Crispin Glover. Brie Larson, Alexa Vega, Khleo Thomas and Sean Marquette are shooting "The Beautiful Ordinary," being directed by newcomer Jessica Manafort. Larson ("Hoot") will play a cynical junior high student who would rather smoke pot than go to school. Thomas ("Roll Bounce") will play the school badass who gets all the girls, while Vega "Spy Kids" will play a school slut. Marquette will portray an enterprising pot dealer. Khleo Thomas Khleo Thomas has booked a lead role in Persistent EntertainmentPersistent Entertainment's high school dramedydramedy "The Beautiful Ordinary." Thesp plays Dylan, a troubled teen who's into alcohol, sex and drugs. The pic, written and helmed by Jess Manafort, is lensing in Wilmington, N.C. Thomas' credits include "Roll Bounce" and "Holes""Holes" and Disney ChannelDisney Channel telepictelepic "Going to the Matt," plus a recent guest appearance on "CSI." One to watch: Khleo Thomas May 7, 2003 Often, when we say that a star comes from out of nowhere, it's a bit of an exaggeration. An "out of nowhere" actress probably has a few supporting roles in movies and perhaps a TV series in her background; an "out of nowhere" band has the record company publicity machine behind it and a couple years of touring under its belt. But when we say that actor Khleo Thomas has come from out of nowhere, we really mean the guy has come from out of nowhere. Young fans of the film Holes, particularly young female fans, are making a big fuss over the 14-year-old actor. Thomas was getting no searches whatsoever four weeks ago, got a few in the second week of April, and then saw interest triple, double, and double yet again in the last three weeks. Thomas plays the troubled inner-city orphan Zero in Holes, and it is his first major role and only second overall. According to the Internet Movie Database, Thomas' only previous movie appearance was as "Bad Boy #1" in Friday After Next. Not the kind of thing that launches a star career, is it? So perhaps Thomas is one of those young actors who is finally graduating to films after years on teen-oriented sitcoms, like Hilary Duff or Amanda Bynes. Actually, no, his only TV role was a one-episode part on the forgettable NBC Saturday morning show City Guys. And yet, Khleo Thomas is the breakout star of the summer movie season so far. He's getting eight times as many searches as Shia LaBeouf, who plays the film's main character Stanley Yelnats. If that doesn't impress, try this ridiculous fact: Last week Thomas received more searches than the far better known adult actors Colin Farrell and Hugh "Wolverine" Jackman. Thomas' next move is unknown -- he isn't listed in the cast of any major movies in development, and he doesn't even have a fansite yet. But you can find pictures of him here. He sure is dreamy. Irma P Hall (Soul Food) and Khleo Thomas (Holes) Host Filmmakers and Movie Lovers At the 22nd Annual Chicago International Children?s Film Festival?s Closing Night Ceremony Chicago, IL ? The 22nd Annual Chicago International Children?s Film Festival?s closing ceremony was full of fun and surprises as Master of Ceremonies, Irma P. Hall (Soul Food) and co-host, Khleo Thomas (Holes, The Golden Blaze) awarded not one, but two films - My Brother is a Dog (Germany, 2004) by Peter Timm and Pelican Man (Finland, 2004) by Liisa Helminen - the coveted, Best of Fest award, along with other prizes and awards determined by the children?s and adult juries. In addition to hosting this year?s closing night awards ceremony, during the Festival, Irma P. Hall attended a screening of Proud to be Me: Stories of African American Children and spoke with over 100 Chicago children afterwards about this series of short films that celebrates the achievements of African American kids, and about growing up as an African American in today?s society. Closing night ceremony co-host, young actor Khleo Thomas (Holes and The Golden Blaze) who did the voice of Jason/ Sure Shot in The Golden Blaze, was happily surprised when his film won first prize for the Children?s Jury Prize ? Animated Feature Film or Video, and he graciously accepted the award on behalf of director, Bryon E. Carson. New NBC Sitcom 'Teachers' reveiw Teachers I momentarily had to stop trying to save Lisa Tucker's Idol career to watch this new sitcom, which appropriately aired after Scrubs. Why was this an appropriate time slot, you ask? Well it's a Matt Tarses creation ? he's a coexecutive producer on the aforementioned comedy. And the very first thing that came to mind before I knew that little nugget of information was that this is just like Scrubs but set in a school and with a laugh track. So for a series premiere, I have to say that it was OK, although there were no major guffaws or even a loud ha! But I managed several half-laughs. Seriously, if you want to make me more than chuckle these days, you either have to be Scrubs, Arrested Development, The Office or Barney on How I Met Your Mother. So to have several half-laughs, it's something. The cast is likable. In the beginning I wasn't so sure about the J.D. "I don't take anything seriously but I really do" of this bunch (Jeff Cahill played by Justin Bartha), but you know what? By the time the end came around (you know, at that point where it reaches its Scrubs-esque sappy-end-of-the-episode-moment), I got on board with him. It's always good to see Kenny (aka Buuuuuud) from The Cosby Show, and the jury's out on the actress from the English (meaning good) version of Coupling. I have to add a major shout-out to the show's Kali Rocha; you know I love me some Buffy the Vampire Slayer so seeing Halfrek as a cast member was way cool. Lately, I've been seeing her as a guest star on various shows like Without a Trace and Grey's Anatomy, so congrats on the regular gig. All in all, Teachers isn't innovative sitcom television, and it doesn't feature the classic 38 Special "Teacher Teacher" tune as a theme song, but it seems to have potential. ? Bettina Charles
About Teachers (New NBC Sitcom) Khleo Thomas was born Khaleed Leon Thomas January 30, 1989 in Anchorage, Alaska. His father is African-American and his mother is Jewish. His family later moved to California. He has two brothers and a sister, Khadeem Thomas, Khameel Thomas and Khaleea Thomas. Khleo has acted in films such as Holes, Going To The Mat, Friday After Next, Walking Tall, BAADASSSSS!, Roll Bounce, and Dirty. Khleo also wants to pursue a rapping career as well. Khleo was featured in Bow Wow's Fresh Azimiz video and performed along side Bow Wow on the Scream IV Tour (also featuring Omarion, Marques Houston, B5, Bobby Valentino, Pretty Ricky and 3 on 3), The Tyra Show, and the 25th Annual BET Anniversary Pre-show. His first rapping album will coming out soon in 2006. His stage name is Zero. Signed to Bow Wow's recording label LBW Entertainment. Some of his songs on his album feature artist such as Bow Wow, Kristina Debarge, Sci (his cousin) and much more. He says his style is a mix of Omarion, Bow Wow and Usher. He also did the "We Aint Done Yet: Holladay Jam Tour" featuring Bow Wow, Omarion, Marques Houston, Ciara, Chris Brown,and Trey Songz. Khleo will co-star on NBC's new sitcom "Teachers" which will premiere on March 28th, 2006. The most resent and updated Khleo Thomas site is www.ktkhleo.us.tt Early years When he was four years old he saw a commercial and he knew that acting was what he wanted to do. He told his mother and she told him to go for it. He was in an episode of Kids Say the Darndest Things. He is good at doing imitations of Bill Cosby, Ice Cube, Pat Sajak, and Jackie Chan. Dirty - On casting Rita and Splooge Fisher says the hardest two roles to cast were Splooge and Rita, the two young lovers who each in their own way become victims of Salim and Sancho?s callous cruelty. The parts eventually went to Khleo Thomas (Holes, Baadasssss!) and Aimee Garcia (?Cadet Kelly,? A Lot Like Love). ?We saw more people for those two roles than for all the other roles put together. I probably read 100 girls for Rita. When Aimee came in, she made me and the casting director cry. I gave her the role right away. It was very similar with Khleo. He just came in and nailed it.? Fisher says he was particularly pleased with the chemistry between the two actors despite the fact that Garcia is nearly a decade older than Thomas. ?When you see them together you think they are lovers who were always meant to be.? Producer David Hillary has similar praise for Thomas and Garcia. ?Khleo and Aimee are two of the most talented young actors I?ve ever had the pleasure of working with. They add so much to the redemptive reach of the story. They?re really the hope of the film.? Dirty- About the cast KHLEO THOMAS (Splooge) Khleo Thomas made his film debut in The Friday After Next, starring rapper-actor Ice Cube. He has since appeared in Badasssss (playing the film?s director, Mario Van Peebles, as a boy), Time Out, directed by John Singleton, Holes with Sigourney Weaver and John Voight, and the action drama Walking Tall, starring The Rock. He recently completed Roll Bounce, an upcoming feature starring Bow Wow. On the small screen, Thomas guest starred on ?Family Law? and ?City Guys,? as well as the MOW ?Going to the Mat.? He plays for celebrity basketball team the Hollywood Knights, and appeared on ?Frankie Muniz HoopLA Celebrity Basketball Event.? Other favorite pastimes are football, baseball, track, skateboarding, and lifting weights with his dad. One to Watch: Khleo Thomas May 7, 2003 Often, when we say that a star comes from out of nowhere, it's a bit of an exaggeration. An "out of nowhere" actress probably has a few supporting roles in movies and perhaps a TV series in her background; an "out of nowhere" band has the record company publicity machine behind it and a couple years of touring under its belt. But when we say that actor Khleo Thomas has come from out of nowhere, we really mean the guy has come from out of nowhere. Young fans of the film Holes, particularly young female fans, are making a big fuss over the 14-year-old actor. Thomas was getting no searches whatsoever four weeks ago, got a few in the second week of April, and then saw interest triple, double, and double yet again in the last three weeks. Thomas plays the troubled inner-city orphan Zero in Holes, and it is his first major role and only second overall. According to the Internet Movie Database, Thomas' only previous movie appearance was as "Bad Boy #1" in Friday After Next. Not the kind of thing that launches a star career, is it? So perhaps Thomas is one of those young actors who is finally graduating to films after years on teen-oriented sitcoms, like Hilary Duff or Amanda Bynes. Actually, no, his only TV role was a one-episode part on the forgettable NBC Saturday morning show City Guys. And yet, Khleo Thomas is the breakout star of the summer movie season so far. He's getting eight times as many searches as Shia LaBeouf, who plays the film's main character Stanley Yelnats. If that doesn't impress, try this ridiculous fact: Last week Thomas received more searches than the far better known adult actors Colin Farrell and Hugh "Wolverine" Jackman. Thomas' next move is unknown -- he isn't listed in the cast of any major movies in development, and he doesn't even have a fansite yet. But you can find pictures of him here. He sure is dreamy. Khleo Thomas (born Khaleed Leon Thomas January 30, 1989 in Anchorage, Alaska.) His family later moved to California. He has two brothers and a sister, Khadeem Thomas, Khameel Thomas and Khaleea Thomas. Khleo has acted in movies such as Holes, Going To The Mat, Walking Tall, Badasss!, Roll Bounce, Dirty. Khleo also wants to persue a rapping career as well. Khleo was featured in Bow Wow's Fresh Azimiz video and performed along side Bow Wow on the Scream IV Tour (also featuring Omarion, Marques Houston, B5, Bobby Valentino, Pretty Ricky and 3 on 3), The Tyra Show, and the 25th Annual BET Anniversary Pre-show. His first rapping album will coming out soon in 2006. His stage name is Zero. Signed to Bow Wow's recording label LBW Entertainment. Some of his songs on his album feature artist such as Bow Wow, Kristina Debarge, Sci (his cousin) and much more. He says his style is a mix of Omarion, Bow Wow and Usher. He also did the "We Aint Done Yet: Holladay Jam Tour" featuring Bow Wow, Omarion, Marques Houston, Ciara, Chris Brown,and Trey Songz. At the age of 14, Khleo Thomas has already built an impressive resume in theater, TV and film. In 2003 he played Zero in HOLES with Sigourney Weaver and Jon Voight. Other big screen accomplishments include REVEREND DO WRONG AIN'T RIGHT, A MOMENT ON DOROTHY DANDRIDGE, and FRIDAY AFTER NEXT. Thomas made his show business debut in a McDonald's commercial at the age of 3, and has stared in many more since then. On the small screen, he has appeared on shows such as "City Guys," "Family Law," "Kids Say the Darndest Things" with Bill Cosby (which led to an "Oprah Winfrey Show" appearance at age 7) and "Wait Till You Have Kids." He has also shined on the live stage in theatrical productions "Dinny & The Golden Millennium Seed," "The Desperate Hours," and "Call for Peace." He also completed a John Singleton short film, TIME OUT, and a Disney Channel original film "Going To The Mat," with Wayne Brady due out March 2004. Thomas will then star opposite The Rock in WALKING TALL in April 2004. He has a deal with ABC to star in his own sitcom. Thomas often does his own stunts on set, can impersonate just about anyone and is mean competition in any skateboarding park. Thomas lives in Los Angeles with what he calls, "the perfect parents." (An article from the Holladay Jam Tour)Finally Bow Wow stayed out to perform some more. The whole time he?d been talking to the crowd, there was a little contest between the parts of the arena, but of coarse my side, the right side, was the loudest. Later he tested the crowd on how well they knew him. He sang some of his older songs/hits and honestly, I had no idea how they went. Until he got the started ?Bow wow wow Yippee Yo Yippee Yay, where my dogs at?? I knew that one. Then he brought us something new. A song with him, Khleo Thomas, and a new girl we?d never seen before rapping. I was surprised Khleo Thomas was good, he?s fine too. The song was hot but I don?t know the name of it. After they finished that the girl that came out showed off her rapping skills. She mentioned in it that she was Bow Wow?s little sister, which I though was ironic because she was taller and thicker then him. Finally they ended with a song called ?Mo Money?. Personally, I didn?t want to hear about the rich getting richer but I bared through it. Finally he ended rapping his song ?Thank You? telling us he wouldn?t be here without his fans, and the crowd ate it up. Dirty Synopsis(Just added!) In a city ravaged by violent crime, the police department's anti-gang task force uses any means at its disposal to get the bad guys off the streets, with cops often acting as judge, jury and executioner. As the unit's self-justifying brutality and corruption spiral further out of control, gang member-turned-cop Armando Sancho (Clifton Collins Jr.) begins to question the life he and his partner Salim Adel (Cuba Gooding Jr.) have chosen. So when Internal Affairs agents investigating the division's abuses offer him a deal to come clean about the unit's misdeeds, Sancho must decide whether to heed his conscience or his loyalty to his fellow officers. On the hot, smoggy day Salim and Sancho are scheduled to testify to IA, the two rogue cops agree to run a lucrative, illegal operation for the station's top brass (Keith David and Cole Hauser). As their increasingly bloody mission takes them from one end to the other of the sprawling city they've sworn to protect and serve, Salim and Sancho learn that getting clean isn't nearly as easy as being DIRTY. From writer-director Chris Fisher (Rampage: The Hillside Strangler Murders, Nightstalker), comes DIRTY, an edgy, suspenseful and action-packed story about a day in the life of two corrupt cops going for one final score. An adrenaline-fueled urban drama set in a decaying American metropolis, DIRTY cuts through the thin blue line between police corruption, gang violence and street justice. A Silver Nitrate Production DIRTY starring Cuba Gooding Jr., and Clifton Collins Jr. The film also stars Cole Hauser, Wyclef Jean, Keith David and Taboo. The director is Chris Fisher. The film was written by Gil Reavill & Eric Saks and Chris Fisher. The producers are Ash R Shah, David Hillary and Timothy Wayne Peternel. The Executive Producers are Sundip Shah and Barry Brooker. The director of photography is Eliot Rockett. The production designer is Anthony Rivero Stabley. The film is edited by Miklos Wright and Tom Sanders. The costume designer is Johnny Wujek. The visual effects are by DiFarm. Original music is by Ryan Beveridge. Armando Sancho (Clifton Collins Jr.) is at a crossroads in his young life. Having traded his gang colors for a police uniform, he now finds himself a member of a corrupt anti-gang task force where the cops are as crooked as the criminals they seek to eradicate. Placing themselves above the law, these violent cowboys take justice into their own hands on a daily basis, often with lethal results. Haunted by his involvement in the death of an innocent man, Sancho's once unshakeable faith in the unit's take-no-prisoners approach to policing is stretched to the breaking point. As he contemplates testifying against his fellow officers, Sancho is torn between his newly awakened conscience and his loyalty to his partner, Salim Adel (Cuba Gooding Jr.). An amoral shake-down artist and wannabe player with a taste for hookers, cocaine and chrome wheel rims, Salim is nonetheless Sancho's best friend and the one guy who's always got his back. It's against this tense backdrop that Salim and Sancho begin the day they are to be interviewed by two dogged Internal Affairs agents (Chris Mulkey and Judy Reyes). But no sooner do the partners arrive at the anti-gang unit headquarters for morning roll call than the division Lieutenant (Cole Hauser) sends them back out into the streets with a plum extra-curricular assignment: check a bag of confiscated dope out of the evidence locker and deliver it to a henchman of gangster Damian Baine (Wyclef Jean). Baine offers the partners a split of the take if they raid a gang of amateurish Canadian drug dealers who have muscled in on his turf. Unbeknownst to Salim and Sancho, however, the Canadians are operating under the auspices of Sancho's "first family," a gang run by ruthless Latino crime kingpin Roland (Robert LaSardo). When the raid goes sour and the money disappears, the partners have to answer to the unhappy drug lord. Drawn into this deadly game against their will are a young streetwise police informant named Splooge (Khleo Thomas) and his girlfriend Rita (Aimee Garcia), whose rough handling at the hands of Salim prompts her to seek the ultimate revenge. As the sweltering day wears on and the body count grows, so does the likelihood that Sancho and Salim will never keep their appointment with Internal Affairs. DVD and VHS Release of Walt Disney Pictures' Holes The South Central chapter of The Boys and Girls Clubs of America, the Challengers, will be "building character" in celebration of Walt Disney Pictures Home Entertainment DVD and VHS release of Walt Disney Pictures' Holes. Each dig site contains buried prizes. Who knows what they will discover?!? The party continues after the hunt, with visiting iguanas, horse and wagon rides, and a snack filled meet and greet with the original "Boys of D-Tent." Khleo Thomas with South Central Boys and Girls Club members "digging it" at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center September 23rd celebrating the release of HOLES on DVD and Video today. Photo(C) Alberto Rodriguez / BEImages Byron Cotton with South Central Boys and Girls Club members "digging it" at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center September 23rd celebrating the release of HOLES on DVD and Video today. Photo(C) Alberto Rodriguez / BEImages Boys and Girls Club Members with Cast "digging it" at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center September 23rd celebrating the release of HOLES on DVD and Video today. Photo(C) Alberto Rodriguez / BEImages (Foreground) Khleo Thomas and (Background) Noah Poletiek "digging it" at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center September 23rd celebrating the release of HOLES on DVD and Video today. Photo(C) Alberto Rodriguez / BEImages Max Kasch signing autographs for fans "digging it" at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center September 23rd celebrating the release of HOLES on DVD and Video today. Photo(C) Alberto Rodriguez / BEImages Khleo Thomas with South Central Boys and Girls Club members "digging it" at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center September 23rd celebrating the release of HOLES on DVD and Video today. Photo(C) Alberto Rodriguez / BEImages Boys and Girls Club Members with Cast "digging it" at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center September 23rd celebrating the release of HOLES on DVD and Video today. Photo(C) Alberto Rodriguez / BEImages Noah Poletiek, Khleo Thomas, Max Kasch, Byron Cotton, and Brenden Jefferson "digging it" at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center September 23rd celebrating the release of HOLES on DVD and Video today. Photo(C) Alberto Rodriguez / BEImages Noah Poletiek, Khleo Thomas, Max Kasch, Byron Cotton, and Brenden Jefferson "digging it" at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center September 23rd celebrating the release of HOLES on DVD and Video today. Photo? Alberto Rodriguez / BEImages --Posted September 24, 2003 Source: Buena Vista Home Entertainment |