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Alison Armitage
Alison Armitage (born February 26, 1965) is a former swimmer, actress and Playboy Playmate. Early life Armitage was born in High Wycombe, London, but grew up in Hong Kong where she lived for 20 years. She is of mixed German, French, and English descent. Armitage has been a swimmer since the age of four, and qualified for the Hong Kong Olympic team. However, she abandoned the sport during her teens. Armitage studied at Island School in Hong Kong before studying computer science at the University of San Diego in California. She eventually started a career as a model. Playboy Playmate and modeling career Under the pseudonym Brittany York, Armitage was ''Playboy''s Playboy Playmate, Playmate of the Month for October 1990. As a result, she appeared in many Playboy videos and promotions. Armitage also appeared in a pictorial in ''Maxim (magazine), Maxim'' magazine in 1999. Aside from that, she also appeared in the cover of other magazines like ''Razor'', ''DT'', and ''Bikini''. Ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
British Hong Kong
Hong Kong was a colony and later a dependent territory of the British Empire from 1841 to 1997, apart from a period of occupation under the Japanese Empire from 1941 to 1945 during the Pacific War. The colonial period began with the British occupation of Hong Kong Island in 1841, during the First Opium War between the British and the Qing dynasty. The Qing had wanted to enforce its prohibition of opium importation within the dynasty that was being exported mostly from British India, as it was causing widespread addiction among its populace. The island was ceded to Britain by the Treaty of Nanking, ratified by the Daoguang Emperor in the aftermath of the war of 1842. It was established as a crown colony in 1843. In 1860, the British took the opportunity to expand the colony with the addition of the Kowloon Peninsula after the Second Opium War, while the Qing was embroiled in handling the Taiping Rebellion. With the Qing further weakened after the First Sino-Japanese Wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Acapulco H
Acapulco de Juárez (), commonly called Acapulco ( , also , nah, Acapolco), is a city and major seaport in the state of Guerrero on the Pacific Coast of Mexico, south of Mexico City. Acapulco is located on a deep, semicircular bay and has been a port since the early colonial period of Mexico's history. It is a port of call for shipping and cruise lines running between Panama and San Francisco, California, United States. The city of Acapulco is the largest in the state, far larger than the state capital Chilpancingo. Acapulco is also Mexico's largest beach and balneario resort city. Acapulco de Juárez is the municipal seat of the municipality of Acapulco. The city is one of Mexico's oldest beach resorts, coming into prominence in the 1940s through the 1960s as a getaway for Hollywood stars and millionaires. Acapulco was once a popular tourist resort, but due to a massive upsurge in gang violence and homicide numbers since 2014, Acapulco no longer attracts many foreign touris ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Scorpion (TV Series)
''Black Scorpion'' is a superhero TV series that aired on the Sci-Fi Channel in 2001. It aired in Canada on Space. The series is based on two Roger Corman Showtime TV-movies: '' Black Scorpion'' (1995) and its sequel '' Black Scorpion II: Aftershock'' (1997). The show focuses on a female police officer who, by night, takes to the streets and fights crime as the superhero the Black Scorpion. Episodes from the series combined into straight to video movies with 1.1 and 1.2 as ''Black Scorpion Returns'' released in 2001 and Episodes 1.1, 1.3 and 1.8 as ''Sting of the Black Scorpion'' released in 2002. The series was available on DVD in North America. Lead character Darcy Walker The Black Scorpion's real name is Darcy Walker, played by Michelle Lintel. She lives in Angel City (a fictionalized version of Los Angeles), where she works as a police detective. Darcy's father was shot by the city's crooked district attorney. The D.A. was arrested, but the charges were suspiciously dro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dark Realm
''Dark Realm'' is an anthology series hosted by Eric Roberts. The series aired in syndication in the United States for a total of 13 episodes, from May to December 2001. Episodes # "Castle Keep" - A love triangle between students and a professor on an archaeological dig turns deadly as they conduct a dig in a haunted castle. This episode features Miranda Raison. # "She's the One" - A man tries to rescue his beauty-obsessed girlfriend from undergoing extensive plastic surgery at a sinister spa. # "Organizer 2000" - After causing an accident that kills his long-time crush, a young man is given an electronic organizer that takes him back in time to experience scenes from his life with her. # "Party On" - Two brothers looking for a party stumble into purgatory. # "Exposure" - A ruthless investment banker makes a deal with the Devil. # "Skin Deep" - An innocent young woman undergoes a personality change after being bitten by a were-tiger. # "See No Evil" - A genuine crystal ball makes b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The New Adventures Of Robin Hood
''The New Adventures of Robin Hood'' is an action adventure television series that premiered on January 13, 1997, on TNT. The show was based on the legend of Robin Hood, the English folk hero, and was filmed in Vilnius, Lithuania. It was produced and distributed by Dune Productions, M6, and Warner Bros. International. The tone of the series resembled its contemporaries ''Hercules: The Legendary Journeys'' and '' Xena: Warrior Princess''. The premiere episode aired immediately after an episode of ''WCW Monday Nitro''. A unique promotional effort took place between the two, with the ''Nitro'' main event—Hulk Hogan vs The Giant—not beginning until two minutes before the show ended, then continuing and being broadcast during portions of commercial breaks. ''The New Adventures of Robin Hood'' aired for a total of four seasons with fifty-two episodes airing over a span of two calendar years. The first two seasons aired on TNT, and the series moved to first-run syndication for th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Jimmy
"The Jimmy" is the 105th episode of the NBC sitcom ''Seinfeld''. This is the 19th episode for the sixth season. It originally aired on March 16, 1995. The episode's title refers to guest character Jimmy (played by Anthony Starke), who transmits his habit of referring to himself in the third person to regular characters George and Elaine. In other plot threads of the episode, Jerry becomes suspicious of the goings-on at Tim Whatley's dental office, and Kramer is mistaken for a mentally challenged person, leading him to be a guest of honor with Mel Tormé, who appears in the episode as himself. Plot Jerry, George and Kramer play a game of basketball with Jimmy, a man who always refers to himself in the third person. Jimmy wears and sells special training shoes which improve vertical leap. George partners with him on selling the shoes, using Jimmy as the spokesmodel. At a New York Yankees meeting Mr. Wilhelm discusses a series of escalating thefts, believed to be an inside job. Geo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
One West Waikiki
''One West Waikiki'' is an American crime drama television series that aired on CBS from August 4, 1994 until September 8, 1994, and then in first-run syndication for its second season from October 15, 1995 until May 25, 1996. The series was set in Hawaii, and starred Cheryl Ladd and Richard Burgi. The program was created by Glen A. Larson. ''The New York Times'' reported that the show's producers sought a summer slot in order to raise money for filming more episodes because "They had already sold the idea of the program to international broadcasters". Plot Dr. Dawn "Holli" Holliday (Cheryl Ladd), a forensics expert formerly of the Los Angeles Coroner's Office is appointed as the Hawaiian Police Department's medical examiner. She finds herself at odds with Lt. Mack Wolfe (Richard Burgi), Honolulu PD's No.1 homicide detective. They have a love-hate relationship yet they must cooperate in order to solve various crimes. Cast * Cheryl Ladd as Dr. Dawn "Holli" Holliday * Richard ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thunder In Paradise
''Thunder in Paradise'' is an American action film, action-adventure film, adventure TV series from the creators of ''Baywatch,'' which stars Hulk Hogan, Chris Lemmon, and Carol Alt. This Broadcast syndication, first-run syndicated TV series originally premiered as a direct-to-video feature film in September 1993, then ran for one season from March 25 until November 27, 1994, before being cancelled. In May 1994, during a taping of ''WCW Saturday Night'', Hogan publicly expressed a desire to return to professional wrestling and hinted that he would no longer be a part of the show. The series was later rebroadcast on the TNT (American TV network), TNT cable network. Series concept ''Thunder in Paradise'' follows the adventures of two ex-United States Navy SEALs, Randolph J. "Hurricane" Spencer and Martin "Bru" Brubaker, who work as mercenaries out of their tropical resort headquarters along Florida's Gulf Coast of the United States. Using their futuristic, high-tech boat, nicknamed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Full House (season 5)
The fifth season of the sitcom ''Full House'' originally aired between September 17, 1991 and May 12, 1992 on ABC. Plot In season five, Jesse and Rebecca become parents when Becky gives birth to twin boys, Nicky and Alex. Meanwhile, Jesse & The Rippers launch a new song which eventually becomes successful. Joey gets his own show ''The Legend of Ranger Joe'' which becomes a success. D. J. starts high school, and gets her own room while Stephanie and Michelle share a room. Stephanie starts fourth grade and Michelle starts kindergarten. Danny finds love. Main cast * John Stamos as Jesse Katsopolis * Bob Saget as Danny Tanner * Dave Coulier as Joey Gladstone * Candace Cameron as D. J. Tanner * Jodie Sweetin as Stephanie Tanner * Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen as Michelle Tanner * Lori Loughlin as Rebecca "Becky" Donaldson * Andrea Barber as Kimmy Gibbler The American television sitcom ''Full House'' ran for eight seasons on ABC from September 22, 1987, to May 23, 1995. Its s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Driven (2001 Film)
''Driven'' is a 2001 American Action film, action sports film directed by Renny Harlin and starring Sylvester Stallone, who also wrote and produced. It centers on a young racing driver's effort to win the Championship Auto Racing Teams, CART FedEx Championship Series auto racing championship. Prior to production, Stallone was seen at many Formula One races, but he was unable to procure enough information about the category due to the secrecy with which teams protect their cars, so he decided to base the film on Champ Car. ''Driven'' received generally negative reviews from critics, and was a commercial failure. Plot Halfway through the fictionalized 2000 CART World Series Season, 2000 Champ Car Season, rookie driver Jimmy Bly has already won five races. His brother/business manager Demille seems more concerned with working out endorsement deals and press engagements than racing, putting tremendous pressure upon Jimmy. His success has also drawn the ire of the reigning champion a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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