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Alberta Mayne
Alberta Rosemarie Katherina Mayne is a Canadian actress, theatre producer and social activist from Calgary, Alberta. In 2000, she ran a theatre company based in Vancouver. In 2006, she started to focus on film and television, landing roles in television movies such as ''The Ties that Bind''. In 2007, she was part of two films that premiered in the Toronto International Film Festival; she was featured in ''Battle in Seattle'' and a supporting lead in ''The Soft Revolution''. She then went to land guest star roles in ''The L Word'', '' Fringe'', ''Psych ''Psych'' is an American detective comedy-drama television series created by Steve Franks for USA Network. The series stars James Roday as Shawn Spencer, a young crime consultant for the Santa Barbara Police Department whose "heightened observ ...'', as well as supporting roles in television movies and feature films. Filmography Film Television References External links * 1980 births Canadian film actresses Li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vice (2008 Film)
''Vice'' is a 2008 crime film directed and written by Raul Inglis and starring Michael Madsen and Daryl Hannah. Premise An undercover drug deal goes wrong and Max (Michael Madsen) sees the other cops involved start dropping. While trying to investigate the murders, he must deal with his own personal demons. Cast * Michael Madsen as Max Walker * Daryl Hannah as Salt * Mykelti Williamson as Sampson * Mark Boone Junior as Bugsby * Kurupt as T.J. Greene * John Cassini as Travalino * Chelah Horsdal as Woman In Elevator * Justine Warrington as Hooker Production Filming took place in Los Angeles, California, as well as Vancouver, British Columbia on a budget of just over four million dollars. It was released in May 2008 to mixed reviews. Rotten Tomatoes rates ''Vice'' at 40%. Robert Koehler of Variety said in his review; "''Vice'' has the potential to be a vastly more interesting moral drama than it becomes (...) However, these sins are comparatively mild compared to those in ''Bad L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Transparency (2010 Film)
''Transparency'' (known as ''Takedown'' in Europe) is a 2010 action film written and directed by Raul Inglis. It won Inglis the Best Director title at the 2011 Leo awards. Plot The film focuses on a man who failed to save his daughter from a vicious attack. He works as a security guard, uncovering more than he bargained for and finding himself in the dark world of human trafficking. Cast * Lou Diamond Phillips as David * Estella Warren as Monika * Deborah Kara Unger as Danielle *Aaron Pearl as Reg *Jordana Largy as Sam *Kendall Cross as Billie *Michael Kopsa Michael Kopsa (January 22, 1956 – October 23, 2022) was a Canadian actor. Kopsa was best known for his role as Char Aznable in the English dub of ''Mobile Suit Gundam'' and for his role as Commander Volcott O'Huey in ''Galaxy Angel''. He als ... as Dale *Dariya Parakhnevych as Vika *Vitaly Kravchenko as Pavel * Emma Lahana as Alex References External links * * 2010 films English-language Canadian films Canadian c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1980 Births
__NOTOC__ Year 198 (CXCVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Sergius and Gallus (or, less frequently, year 951 '' Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 198 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire *January 28 **Publius Septimius Geta, son of Septimius Severus, receives the title of Caesar. **Caracalla, son of Septimius Severus, is given the title of Augustus. China *Winter – Battle of Xiapi: The allied armies led by Cao Cao and Liu Bei defeat Lü Bu; afterward Cao Cao has him executed. By topic Religion * Marcus I succeeds Olympianus as Patriarch of Constantinople (until 211). Births * Lu Kai (or Jingfeng), Chinese official and general (d. 269) * Quan Cong, Chinese general and advisor ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Supernatural (U
Supernatural refers to phenomena or entities that are beyond the laws of nature. The term is derived from Medieval Latin , from Latin (above, beyond, or outside of) + (nature) Though the corollary term "nature", has had multiple meanings since the ancient world, the term "supernatural" emerged in the Middle Ages and did not exist in the ancient world. The supernatural is featured in folklore and religious contexts, but can also feature as an explanation in more secular contexts, as in the cases of superstitions or belief in the paranormal. The term is attributed to non-physical entities, such as angels, demons, gods, and spirits. It also includes claimed abilities embodied in or provided by such beings, including magic, telekinesis, levitation, precognition, and extrasensory perception. The philosophy of naturalism contends that nothing exists beyond the natural world, and as such approaches supernatural claims with skepticism. Etymology and history of the concept Occurr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uncredited
In general, the term credit in the artistic or intellectual sense refers to an acknowledgment of those who contributed to a work, whether through ideas or in a more direct sense. Credit in the arts In the creative arts, credits are an acknowledgment of those who participated in the production. They are often shown at the end of movies and on CD jackets. In film, video, television, theater, etc., ''credits'' means the list of actors and behind-the-scenes staff who contributed to the production. Non-fiction In non-fiction writing, especially academic works, it is generally considered important to give credit to sources of information and ideas. Failure to do so often gives rise to charges of plagiarism, and "piracy" of intellectual rights such as the right to receive a royalty for having written. In this sense the financial and individual meanings are linked. Academic papers generally contain a lengthy section of footnotes or citations. Such detailed crediting of sources provides ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
This Space For Rent
''This Space for Rent'' is a Canadian dramedy pilot which aired on CBC Television on January 4, 2006, as a television special. The show starred Dov Tiefenbach as Lucky Carroway, a recent university graduate and writer in Vancouver, British Columbia who finds that life after university is not as perfect as it might seem."The fresh face of CBC comedy?" ''The Globe and Mail'', March 13, 2006. Plot The show begins shortly after his valedictorian speech, when his world comes crashing down after his first book is rejected by his literary agent. His life becomes worse as his nemesis becomes a published author who appears in "Vancouver Magazine's" top 10 writers list. He becomes a recluse who constantly wears his graduation robe (a reminder of his more successful times) and plays video games all day. However, he quickly recovers by writing a vicious 'letter to the editor' to Vancouver Magazine where he decries the selection of his nemesis as a top 10 writer. This letter angers so many re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aftermath (2017 Film)
''Aftermath'' is a 2017 American drama thriller film directed by Elliott Lester and written by Javier Gullón. The film, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Scoot McNairy, Maggie Grace, and Martin Donovan, was released on April 7, 2017, by Lionsgate Premiere. It is based on events and people surrounding the 2002 Überlingen mid-air collision of a passenger airliner with a cargo jet, although the names, places, nationalities, and incidents were changed. It was released on video on demand. Plot Roman Melnyk, a construction worker, is allowed to leave work early to prepare for the arrival of his wife Olena and pregnant daughter Nadiya from New York City, aboard flight AX 112. At the airport to welcome his family, Roman receives the news that AX 112, with his wife and daughter on board, had been in an accident. Roman is devastated and blames the air traffic controller for the deaths of his family. Meanwhile, Jacob "Jake" Bonanos, an air traffic controller, is happily married to Christi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sleepwalker (2017 Film)
''Sleepwalker'' is a 2017 psychological mystery film directed by Elliott Lester, and starring Ahna O'Reilly. Plot Ever since her famous author husband, Jonathan Grey, committed suicide, college student Sarah Foster has suffered a sleep disorder involving sleepwalking. Her former professor, Dr. Elaine Cooper, suggests a sleep clinic. In the sleep laboratory Dr. Koslov and Dr. Scott White explain her neural activity will be observed. Sarah has a dreamless night and awakes in a different room. Koslov says they moved her and suggests more nights in the lab for observation. That day, a professor calls Sarah "Miss Wells" instead of Foster. Others, including her roommate Dawn, confirm her last name is Wells. Her driver’s license, diary, a dedication in her husband’s book – are all written as Sarah Wells. Koslov shows a form she filled out detailing a dream of being chased by a woman. Sarah reiterates she didn’t dream and tries to show that it's not her handwriting, but as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Day Of Reckoning (2016 Film)
''Day of Reckoning'' is a 2016 American science fiction-action television film directed by Joel Novoa and starring Jackson Hurst and Heather McComb. Cast *Jackson Hurst as David Shepperd *Heather McComb as Laura *Jay Jay Warren as Tyler *Hana Hayes as Maddy *Nick Gomez as Garrett Abare *Raymond J. Barry as Ted *Barbara Crampton as Stella *Randy Vasquez as Milton *Daz Crawford as Carl *Maz Siam as Ed *Luis Carazo as Fitzgerald *Ricardo Chacón as supervisor *Vaughn Wilkinson as guardsman *Timothy Charles Ryan Snyder as Ted's double Production and filming Filming for ''Day of Reckoning'' began in the first week of May 2016 in Los Angeles, California, following the agreement between the director Joel Novoa, screenwriter Gregory Gieras, and actors Jackson Hurst, Heather McComb, Hana Hayes, Jay Jay Warren, Raymond J. Barry, Barbara Crampton, Nick Gomez and Randy Vasquez. A television in the film includes scenes from ''Big Ass Spider!'' which shares the same screenwriter as ''Day of R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pure Pwnage
''Pure Pwnage'' (pronounced "pure ownage")The word "pwnage" can be pronounced several different ways. The show's creators pronounce it "ownage". Jeremy justifies this pronunciation with the following statements: "When people say , they sound like a complete fag, and I'm not cool with being a fag, so I pronounce it ." Pwn' was originally a typo of 'own', because the 'P' is near the 'O' on the keyboard. The person is still trying to say 'own'." eamSpeak chat, December 13, 2005 was a Canadian Internet-distributed mockumentary series from ROFLMAO Productions. The fictional series purports to chronicle the life and adventures of Jeremy (played by Jarett Cale), a Canadian and self-proclaimed "pro gamer". In 2010, an adaptation of the web series began airing on Showcase, a Canadian cable television channel, but the series failed to be picked up for a second season. Premise Pure Pwnage is a web series that follows the life of Jeremy, a skilled gamer who struggles with social interac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Brittany Murphy Story
''The Brittany Murphy Story'' is a 2014 American biographical drama television film about actress Brittany Murphy. It aired on Lifetime on September 6, 2014. Synopsis The film tells the story of Brittany Murphy, from her rise in the 1990s in Hollywood, her relationship with actor Ashton Kutcher in the early 2000s, her problems with fame and self-esteem, to her mysterious death on December 20, 2009 at the age of 32. Cast * Amanda Fuller as Brittany Murphy * Sherilyn Fenn as Sharon Murphy * Eric Petersen as Simon Monjack Simon Mark Monjack (9 March 1970 – 23 May 2010) was an English screenwriter, film director, producer and make-up artist. He was the husband of American actress Brittany Murphy. Early life Monjack was born in Hillingdon, Middlesex, to a Je ... * Chloë Crampton as Morgan * Adam Hagenbuch as Ashton Kutcher References External links * 2014 television films 2014 films 2014 biographical drama films 2010s American films 2010s English-language ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Client List
''The Client List'' is an American television film that premiered on the Lifetime Network on July 19, 2010. It starred Jennifer Love Hewitt and was directed by Eric Laneuville. The film is a fictionalized dramatization of a 2004 prostitution scandal in Odessa, Texas. It follows Sam Horton, a mother of three who becomes a prostitute to meet her financial obligations. Plot Samantha and Rex Horton are unemployed and struggling to provide for their three children and keep their home. Desperate to stave off foreclosure, Samantha takes a job at a massage parlor, but quickly learns it is a house of prostitution, with the internal motto "beats the hell out of waitressing". As the Hortons are down to their last dollar, Samantha stays, and quickly becomes one of the most popular employees, being very personable with her clients. While her earnings increase, she hides the true nature of her job from her family and friends, even while lavishing them with expensive gifts. Rex later finds work ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
