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6 days ago
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‘King of the Hill' voice actor fatally shot: Reports
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (WJW) — Actor Jonathan Joss, best known for his voice work in the animated sitcom 'King of the Hill,' has died in an apparent shooting in Texas. According to multiple reports, the 59-year-old was allegedly shot by a neighbor. Nexstar's KTLA reports that police were called to the shooting in San Antonio, Texas, at about 7 p.m. Sunday and found Joss lying 'near the roadway.' 'The officers attempted life-saving measures until EMS arrived. EMS pronounced the victim deceased,' police said in a statement, as reported by KTLA. Sheriff's officer in NJ dies after falling from window KTLA reported that police later detained Sigfredo Alvarez Ceja, 56, who is believed to live in the area, and charged him with murder. TMZ was among the first outlets to report the death, citing sources who said a neighbor fired at Joss after a dispute, then fled the scene in his car. KTLA said law enforcement couldn't confirm whether Ceja and Joss were neighbors. Joss' partner Tristan Kern de Gonzales offered more details on social media Monday afternoon, claiming that he and Joss had returned to the site of their home, which had burned down, to check the mail when they were attacked. De Gonzalez further alleged that the house caught fire after some of their neighbors made threats to burn it down, but neighbors who spoke with TMZ claimed Joss himself accidentally burned the home while attempting to use a BBQ pit to heat the residence. 'That home was burned down after over two years of threats from people in the area who repeatedly told us they would set it on fire,' de Gonzales claimed on Facebook. 'We reported these threats to law enforcement multiple times and nothing was done.' He said he and Joss were 'harassed regularly' by people who 'made it clear' they did not support the couple's relationship. 'Much of the harassment was openly homophobic,' de Gonzales wrote. At the home, he said in the post, the couple found the skull and harness of one of their dogs 'placed in clear view.' 'This caused both of us severe emotional distress,' de Gonzales wrote. 'We began yelling and crying in response to the pain of what we saw.' De Gonzales claimed that's when they were approached by a man directing 'violent homophobic slurs' at them. He said the man fired a gun, and Joss pushed de Gonzales out of the way. 'He saved my life,' de Gonzales said of Joss. 'He was murdered by someone who could not stand the sight of two men loving each other,' de Gonzales wrote. He said neither he nor Joss was armed, adding, 'We were not threatening anyone.' He said now he is focusing on 'protecting Jonathan's legacy and honoring the life we built together.' Joss provided the voice of John Redcorn in 'King of the Hill.' According to Internet Movie Database, he was also known for his work in 'Abduction of the Fourth Kind' (2022), 'The Magnificent Seven' (2016) and 'The Forever Purge' (2021). Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
6 days ago
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- The Hill
‘King of the Hill' voice actor fatally shot: Reports
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (WJW) — Actor Jonathan Joss, best known for his voice work in the animated sitcom 'King of the Hill,' has died in an apparent shooting in Texas. According to multiple reports, the 59-year-old was allegedly shot by a neighbor. Nexstar's KTLA reports that police were called to the shooting in San Antonio, Texas, at about 7 p.m. Sunday and found Joss lying 'near the roadway.' 'The officers attempted life-saving measures until EMS arrived. EMS pronounced the victim deceased,' police said in a statement, as reported by KTLA. KTLA reported that police later detained Sigfredo Alvarez Ceja, 56, who is believed to live in the area, and charged him with murder. TMZ was among the first outlets to report the death, citing sources who said a neighbor fired at Joss after a dispute, then fled the scene in his car. KTLA said law enforcement couldn't confirm whether Ceja and Joss were neighbors. Joss' partner Tristan Kern de Gonzales offered more details on social media Monday afternoon, claiming that he and Joss had returned to the site of their home, which had burned down, to check the mail when they were attacked. De Gonzalez further alleged that the house caught fire after some of their neighbors made threats to burn it down, but neighbors who spoke with TMZ claimed Joss himself accidentally burned the home while attempting to use a BBQ pit to heat the residence. 'That home was burned down after over two years of threats from people in the area who repeatedly told us they would set it on fire,' de Gonzales claimed on Facebook. 'We reported these threats to law enforcement multiple times and nothing was done.' He said he and Joss were 'harassed regularly' by people who 'made it clear' they did not support the couple's relationship. 'Much of the harassment was openly homophobic,' de Gonzales wrote. At the home, he said in the post, the couple found the skull and harness of one of their dogs 'placed in clear view.' 'This caused both of us severe emotional distress,' de Gonzales wrote. 'We began yelling and crying in response to the pain of what we saw.' De Gonzales claimed that's when they were approached by a man directing 'violent homophobic slurs' at them. He said the man fired a gun, and Joss pushed de Gonzales out of the way. 'He saved my life,' de Gonzales said of Joss. 'He was murdered by someone who could not stand the sight of two men loving each other,' de Gonzales wrote. He said neither he nor Joss was armed, adding, 'We were not threatening anyone.' He said now he is focusing on 'protecting Jonathan's legacy and honoring the life we built together.' Joss provided the voice of John Redcorn in 'King of the Hill.' According to Internet Movie Database, he was also known for his work in 'Abduction of the Fourth Kind' (2022), 'The Magnificent Seven' (2016) and 'The Forever Purge' (2021).
Yahoo
6 days ago
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‘King of the Hill' actor fatally shot: Reports
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (WJW) — Actor Jonathan Joss, best known for his voice work in the animated sitcom 'King of the Hill,' has died. According to multiple reports, the 59-year-old was fatally shot by a neighbor. Sheriff's officer dies after falling from window PEOPLE reports police were called to the shooting in San Antonio, Texas, at about 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 1, where they found Joss lying 'near the roadway.' Sam's Club hot pizza now available for delivery According to TMZ, a suspect was taken into custody and charged with murder. It is not clear what led to the shooting. Joss played the voice of John Redcorn in 'King of the Hill.' According to Internet Movie Database, he was also know for his work known for his work in Abduction of the Fourth Kind (2022), The Magnificent Seven (2016) and The Forever Purge (2021). Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Epoch Times
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Epoch Times
‘The Sea Chase': Navigating War, Romance, and Melodrama
NR | 1h 57m | Action, Drama, War | 1955 There are some old war films that promise a good high-seas adventure. An Internet Movie Database introduction of 'The Sea Chase' (1955) offers an intriguing narrative: 'As World War II begins, German freighter Captain Karl Ehrlich tries to get his ship back to Germany through a gauntlet of Allied warships.' If the film was remotely close to the excellent ' I glanced at the credits to see who would be donning the captain's cap and barking orders in a thick German accent, and my eyebrows shot up: John Wayne. Yes, the man of the frontier and symbol of rugged Americana playing a German naval officer. I blinked a few times to make sure it wasn't a typo. This was an odd casting choice, though Marlon Brando did play a German officer in 'The Young Lions' and absolutely nailed it. (L–R) Lana Turner, Lex Barker, director John Farrow, and John Wayne on the set of "The Sea Chase." Warner Bros. A Voyage Fraught With Peril The story begins in 1939 Sydney, Australia, where Capt. Karl Ehrlich (Wayne, giving a uniquely American spin to a German seaman) finds himself stuck in port with his aging freighter, the Ergenstrasse. A former German naval officer booted out of the Navy for refusing to back the Nazis, Ehrlich loves his country but despises its new masters and figures that war is coming fast. Related Stories 10/27/2024 7/5/2024 Facing the internment of the Ergenstrasse if he stays, Ehrlich gambles everything on a daring nighttime escape through heavy fog. But before setting sail, an old friend, British Cmdr. Jeff Napier (David Farrar), pays him a visit and introduces Ehrlich to his fiancée, Elsa Keller (Lana Turner). He recognizes Elsa immediately for all the wrong reasons. Elsa's past is rather murky, and Ehrlich wastes no time warning her to break off the engagement while Napier is at headquarters or else he will. Capt. Karl Ehrlich (John Wayne) is more than a little suspicious of Elsa Keller (Lana Turner), in 'The Sea Chase.' Warner Bros. Complications only deepen when the German consul-general forces Ehrlich to take Elsa aboard as a secret passenger, revealing that she's purportedly a spy whose life is in danger. Now, the Ergenstrasse slips into the vast Pacific, where every mile becomes a fight for survival; fuel runs low and the formidable British Navy hunts the freighter. 'The Sea Chase' is a film of intriguing contradictions. At its best, it captures the tension of life at sea during wartime. At its worst, it slips into melodrama that feels locked inside a studio. Director John Farrow's deliberate pacing, often criticized, actually fits the material. The long stretches of waiting, tense refueling stops, and grim crises like a rat infestation (solved ingeniously with spoiled meat on the ropes) build a steady, believable suspense. When a sailor falls victim to a shark attack and later succumbs to gangrene, the helplessness of the crew is portrayed with brutal honesty. Melodrama on Deck Capt. Karl Ehrlich (John Wayne, L) and Schlieter (James Arness), in 'The Sea Chase.' Warner Bros. The film's best moments, particularly during the early sequences, capture the rough, exhausting life aboard ships, where every decision and every movement feels burdened by the uncertainty of the mission. The cinematography stands out, with sweeping shots of the ship at sea, the harsh waves seeming to reflect the emotional turbulence of the characters. The isolation of being on the water is palpable. Farrow's pacing, often drawn-out, mirrors the endless waiting and unpredictability of life at sea. It's in these moments of reflection that the film creates a genuine sense of unease. The film sometimes falters under its own studio constraints. Despite strong direction in moments of tension, the film often veers into clichéd, overly theatrical territory. Turner, whose chemistry with Wayne is lukewarm, highlights the struggle between character development and forced romance. The script, credited to multiple writers, doesn't help. Subplots, like the romantic jealousy of Farrar's character and the cartoonish Nazi villain, don't resolve in any meaningful way. 'The Sea Chase' is a visually striking naval adventure, with breathtaking location shots that truly immerse the audience in its setting. While the film delivers the sense of tension aboard the ship, it's somewhat held back by melodramatic elements that are often seen in films of its era. 'The Sea Chase' is available on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and YouTube. 'The Sea Chase' Director: John Farrow Starring: John Wayne, Lana Turner, David Farrar Not Rated Running time: 1 hour, 57 minutes Release Date: June 4, 1955 Rated: 3 stars out of 5 What arts and culture topics would you like us to cover? Please email ideas or feedback to
The National
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
Why singing in a Scottish accent makes Findlay Napier an 'outsider'
Findlay Napier doesn't just want you to listen to his new songs. He wants you to read them as well. 'It's maybe like reading the Internet Movie Database when you're watching a film,' says the Highland folk singer of his album and book project. 'The idea is to pull people in a bit. They can read up on the background of the songs.' At 154 pages, Napier's book, accompanying his new album Outsider, is more a pictorial catalogue – the songwriter's equivalent of a user's manual. 'It has a full introduction to the record, including biographies of all the 'cast and crew', and then it's got a couple of deep dive essays,' he says. 'Jen Anderson, who runs the record label The Bothy Society, told me she thought it might be interesting to know a bit more about the songwriting process. She asked me for a paragraph or two. So, 10,000 words later . . .' Not quite. The book, part of a new strand by The Bothy Society, is as heavy on photographs as it is on verbosity. There are even guitar tabs for the ardent followers who want to learn these folky tunes themselves. 'I've written a whole thing about recording from the point of view of the singer,' he says. 'I spent most of my youth reading things like Douglas Adams and Terry Pratchett, so I find it hard to take myself too seriously. The back of the book is a songbook-style thing, words with the chords above them. Years ago I had a Christy Moore songbook that I was obsessed with, and The Scottish Folk Singer was the other one. 'I used to love the idea that you could just pick it up and play along and it had the chords in it. It never had the fancy chord shapes. So I put in all the shapes for the one teenager who might listen to it and realise what the chord is.' The Arran-based singer has also been inspired by the writing of comedian Stewart Lee, in his recent book The Life and Near Death of a Stand Up Comedian. 'He has annotations all the way through. Sometimes it's half a page of script and half a page of annotations. I thought that was really funny. I learned a lot from that book and that was what I wanted to go for.' In reality, Napier's book is in part a reaction to the transience of releasing music in the digital age, when even major act album releases come and go without ever being held, opened, read, smelled. Vinyl revival or not, in 2025 most new music is digital vapour. Napier, from Grantown on Spey, shares a quip from Jen Anderson about missing having something to read in her hands that isn't her phone when she puts a new album on, opens a bottle and sits down by the fire. 'People don't buy as much physical product any more,' he says. 'So this is in lieu of the album cover. There are a lot of people listening on Spotify who don't pay for it but many do and we do get a tiny percentage of that.' Spotify says it paid £7.7 billion to artists last year, but for artists such as Napier, whose strong work ethic and diversity (he also teaches and runs music workshops) keep him afloat, it's a pittance. 'I'm making about £15 a month,' he says. 'Back in the day I would have been selling about 15 CDs at gigs and a bunch of merchandise too. That paid the mortgage or filled the car up.' As for the demise of CDs, streaming services aren't the only ones to blame. Another culprit has four wheels. 'Musicians have been talking about this since 2007,' said Napier. 'The car industry started phasing out CD players because everyone had iPods then. The CD was dead if not dying. And people are realising even the CDRs you might have backed stuff up on in the 90s have started delaminating.' Whether accessed by ears or eyes, the lyrics on Napier's new record flesh out the title of the album. 'All the songs are about people who perceive themselves to be outsiders yet who perhaps aren't outsiders at all. There's even one about a piece of audio equipment, Amberola Blue, a wax cylinder recorder which people don't use now, of course. 'At some point everybody thinks they're an outsider. I know I have. I've made some choices. I sing in a Scottish accent. Immediately that makes you an outsider, not going for an American or Mid Atlantic accent. But when I heard Ian Dury singing in his Essex accent I was overwhelmed by how real it sounded. "Folk like John Prine, Joni Mitchell, Nick Lowe have never been about trying to fit into boxes either. So when you look around, you realise the idea of being 'in' is bullshit. Nobody's on the inside. Everybody's fighting to get in. Maybe if we were all a bit happier being ourselves then the world would be a better place.' Outsider is out now. Visit for Album Books. Findlay Napier is at Orkney Folk Festival, May 22; Irvine Folk Club, May 28; King Tuts, Glasgow, June 23; Ely Folk Festival July 13 and Birnham Arts Centre, Dunkeld, November 7.
