Kevin Carvell
Encyclopedia
Kevin Lee Carvell is an American actor, writer, television, film, and music producer, and consultant. After years as an on again/off again actor, Carvell became the founder and CEO of Flashpoint Studios
, a television and film production company and promotional firm.
, the son of Shelby Jean Hutchinson, a factory worker, and Paul W. Carvell, a night watchman.
After his parent's divorce at the age of five, Carvell and his mother moved around his native Lancaster County. He lived in Akron, PA and attended Akron Elementary School for kindergarten through second grade. Then for grades three and four he attended Highland Elementary School in Ephrata, PA. He then attended fifth grade at Caernarvon Elementary School in Narvon, PA after his mother's second marriage to Evan Weinhold. Upon Weinhold's death less than a year later, Carvell and his mother once again moved back to Ephrata where he finished out his public schooling at Highland Elementary and then later at Ephrata Junior High School (grades seven and eight) and Ephrata Senior High School
(now known as Ephrata High School). Carvell spent his senior year of high school at home recovering after a life-saving surgery to stop and correct the effects of Scoliosis
, which he began to suffer from a few years prior.
's Double Dragon
made the cut in the release of the tips and tricks video Score More Points Nintendo Blue.
After years of disappointment with the few roles that were coming his way, Carvell decided to re-focus his interest behind the camera. He began to experiment with many areas of production, animation, and writing.
In 1994, during this period of change in his career, Carvell also launched the underground publication Endeavours of the Universe (which would later become CinemaEdge). The fanzine focused on the very latest news on genre television and film. "Endeavours of the Universe" (or "EU") was the recycled name of a failed Star Trek: The Next Generation
/Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
crossover script. However, Carvell would have some satisfaction at last when numerous elements of this script would make their way to not only to ST: TNG
and DS9
, but to Star Trek: Voyager
as well. EU was also the first known print publication to have digital updates on pre-Internet bulletin boards. In 1996, EU became CinemaEdge and an online companion website was launched... CinemaEdge.com. In 1998, CinemaEdge went completely online, doing away with the print edition. It also expanded beyond genre news and movie trailers and became one of the first sites to offer original animated web content. After a series of site changes during the 2000s, CinemaEdge.com extended its longtime Amazon.com
partnership and re-launched as an entertainment portal to Amazon.
Then in 1996, while still continuing to learn his craft and reconnecting to friends and colleagues in the industry through his work on CinemaEdge, Carvell launched Aurora Mediaworks (which would later become Flashpoint Studios
), a production and new media company. Due to his connection with the fans, the networks, and studios, he soon found himself acting as a consultant and liaison. In this new capacity, he first lent his assistance to the TV series' Early Edition
, Gargoyles
, The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest
, and the film Tarzan
.
" while ramping up involvement as a television and film production company and promotional firm. The new decade saw one notable project after another with television series like Alias
and The Dead Zone
.
Flashpoint Studios
Flashpoint Studios is an independent American television, film, and music production company and promotional firm founded by actor Kevin Carvell in 1996.-History:...
, a television and film production company and promotional firm.
Family and early life
Carvell was born in Ephrata, PennsylvaniaEphrata, Pennsylvania
Ephrata is a borough in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States, south east of Harrisburg and about west by north of Philadelphia. It is named after Ephrath, a biblical town in what is now Israel. Ephrata's sister city is Eberbach, Germany, the city where its founders originated. In its...
, the son of Shelby Jean Hutchinson, a factory worker, and Paul W. Carvell, a night watchman.
After his parent's divorce at the age of five, Carvell and his mother moved around his native Lancaster County. He lived in Akron, PA and attended Akron Elementary School for kindergarten through second grade. Then for grades three and four he attended Highland Elementary School in Ephrata, PA. He then attended fifth grade at Caernarvon Elementary School in Narvon, PA after his mother's second marriage to Evan Weinhold. Upon Weinhold's death less than a year later, Carvell and his mother once again moved back to Ephrata where he finished out his public schooling at Highland Elementary and then later at Ephrata Junior High School (grades seven and eight) and Ephrata Senior High School
Ephrata High School
Ephrata High School is a rural, public secondary school in the Ephrata Area School District located in Ephrata, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.-Graduation Rate:...
(now known as Ephrata High School). Carvell spent his senior year of high school at home recovering after a life-saving surgery to stop and correct the effects of Scoliosis
Scoliosis
Scoliosis is a medical condition in which a person's spine is curved from side to side. Although it is a complex three-dimensional deformity, on an X-ray, viewed from the rear, the spine of an individual with scoliosis may look more like an "S" or a "C" than a straight line...
, which he began to suffer from a few years prior.
1980s
In 1982, Carvell first got his taste of the entertainment industry when he appeared on camera for a locally-produced public service announcement. This piece was later recycled for the television series Parent and Child. Then in 1989, in another chance happening, a video segment that Carvell and some of his friends produced while playing NintendoNintendo Entertainment System
The Nintendo Entertainment System is an 8-bit video game console that was released by Nintendo in North America during 1985, in Europe during 1986 and Australia in 1987...
's Double Dragon
Double Dragon
is a classic beat 'em up video game series initially developed by Technos Japan Corporation, who also developed the Kunio-kun series ....
made the cut in the release of the tips and tricks video Score More Points Nintendo Blue.
1990s
In the summer of 1992, Carvell put his voice and song talents to use when he starred as the Genie in the regional tour of Disney's Aladdin: The Musical, promoting the looming release of the blockbuster film. He also served as an understudy for Aladdin.After years of disappointment with the few roles that were coming his way, Carvell decided to re-focus his interest behind the camera. He began to experiment with many areas of production, animation, and writing.
In 1994, during this period of change in his career, Carvell also launched the underground publication Endeavours of the Universe (which would later become CinemaEdge). The fanzine focused on the very latest news on genre television and film. "Endeavours of the Universe" (or "EU") was the recycled name of a failed Star Trek: The Next Generation
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Star Trek: The Next Generation is an American science fiction television series created by Gene Roddenberry as part of the Star Trek franchise. Roddenberry, Rick Berman, and Michael Piller served as executive producers at different times throughout the production...
/Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine is a science fiction television series set in the Star Trek universe...
crossover script. However, Carvell would have some satisfaction at last when numerous elements of this script would make their way to not only to ST: TNG
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Star Trek: The Next Generation is an American science fiction television series created by Gene Roddenberry as part of the Star Trek franchise. Roddenberry, Rick Berman, and Michael Piller served as executive producers at different times throughout the production...
and DS9
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine is a science fiction television series set in the Star Trek universe...
, but to Star Trek: Voyager
Star Trek: Voyager
Star Trek: Voyager is a science fiction television series set in the Star Trek universe. Set in the 24th century from the year 2371 through 2378, the series follows the adventures of the Starfleet vessel USS Voyager, which becomes stranded in the Delta Quadrant 70,000 light-years from Earth while...
as well. EU was also the first known print publication to have digital updates on pre-Internet bulletin boards. In 1996, EU became CinemaEdge and an online companion website was launched... CinemaEdge.com. In 1998, CinemaEdge went completely online, doing away with the print edition. It also expanded beyond genre news and movie trailers and became one of the first sites to offer original animated web content. After a series of site changes during the 2000s, CinemaEdge.com extended its longtime Amazon.com
Amazon.com
Amazon.com, Inc. is a multinational electronic commerce company headquartered in Seattle, Washington, United States. It is the world's largest online retailer. Amazon has separate websites for the following countries: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Japan, and...
partnership and re-launched as an entertainment portal to Amazon.
Then in 1996, while still continuing to learn his craft and reconnecting to friends and colleagues in the industry through his work on CinemaEdge, Carvell launched Aurora Mediaworks (which would later become Flashpoint Studios
Flashpoint Studios
Flashpoint Studios is an independent American television, film, and music production company and promotional firm founded by actor Kevin Carvell in 1996.-History:...
), a production and new media company. Due to his connection with the fans, the networks, and studios, he soon found himself acting as a consultant and liaison. In this new capacity, he first lent his assistance to the TV series' Early Edition
Early Edition
Early Edition is an American television series that aired on CBS from September 28, 1996 to May 27, 2000. Set in the city of Chicago, Illinois, it follows the adventures of a man who mysteriously receives each Chicago Sun-Times newspaper the day before it is actually published, and who uses this...
, Gargoyles
Gargoyles (TV series)
Gargoyles is an American animated series created by Greg Weisman. It was produced by Greg Weisman and Frank Paur and aired from October 24, 1994 to February 15, 1997. Gargoyles is known for its dark tone, complex story arcs and melodrama...
, The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest
The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest
The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest is an animated action-adventure television series produced by Hanna-Barbera Cartoons and broadcast on Cartoon Network from August 26, 1996 to April 16, 1997. A revival of the 1960s Jonny Quest franchise, it features teenage adventurers Jonny Quest, Hadji Singh,...
, and the film Tarzan
Tarzan (1999 film)
Tarzan is a 1999 American animated feature film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and released by Walt Disney Pictures on June 18, 1999...
.
2000s
In 2000, Carvell decided to re-brand the company to the more marketable "Flashpoint StudiosFlashpoint Studios
Flashpoint Studios is an independent American television, film, and music production company and promotional firm founded by actor Kevin Carvell in 1996.-History:...
" while ramping up involvement as a television and film production company and promotional firm. The new decade saw one notable project after another with television series like Alias
Alias (TV series)
Alias is an American action television series created by J. J. Abrams which was broadcast on ABC for five seasons, from September 30, 2001 to May 22, 2006...
and The Dead Zone
The Dead Zone (TV series)
The Dead Zone, aka Stephen King's Dead Zone is an American-Canadian science fiction/suspense series starring Anthony Michael Hall as Johnny Smith, who discovers he has developed psychic abilities after a coma...
.