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American Society Of Cinematographers Awards 2008
The 23rd American Society of Cinematographers Awards were held on February 15, 2009, honoring the best cinematographers of film and television in 2008. Winners and nominees Film * Anthony Dod Mantle – '' Slumdog Millionaire'' ** Roger Deakins – ''Revolutionary Road'' ** Roger Deakins and Chris Menges – ''The Reader'' ** Claudio Miranda – '' The Curious Case of Benjamin Button'' ** Wally Pfister – '' The Dark Knight'' Television Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Regular Series * Nelson Cragg – ''CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'' (Episode: "For Gedda") ** Ousama Rawi – ''The Tudors'' (Episode: "Everything Is Beautiful") ** Stephen Reizes – '' Flashpoint'' (Episode: "Who's George?") ** Gale Tattersall – ''House'' (Episode: "House's Head") ** Glen Winter – ''Smallville'' (Episode: "Fracture") Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Miniseries or Pilot * David Stockton – '' Eleventh Hour'' (Episode: "Resurrection") ** Oliver Bokelberg †... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slumdog Millionaire
''Slumdog Millionaire'' is a 2008 British drama film that is a loose adaptation of the novel '' Q & A'' (2005) by Indian author Vikas Swarup. It narrates the story of 18-year-old Jamal Malik from the Juhu slums of Mumbai. Starring Dev Patel as Jamal, and filmed in India, the film was directed by Danny Boyle, written by Simon Beaufoy, and produced by Christian Colson, with Loveleen Tandan credited as co-director. As a contestant on '' Kaun Banega Crorepati'', an Indian-Hindi version of ''Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?,'' Jamal surprises everyone by being able to answer every question correctly, winning . Accused of cheating, Jamal recounts his life story to the police, illustrating how he is able to answer each question correctly. After its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival and later screenings at the Toronto International Film Festival and the London Film Festival, ''Slumdog Millionaire'' had a nationwide release in the United Kingdom on 9 January 2009, in Ind ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2008 Film Awards
8 (eight) is the natural number following 7 and preceding 9. In mathematics 8 is: * a composite number, its proper divisors being , , and . It is twice 4 or four times 2. * a power of two, being 2 (two cubed), and is the first number of the form , being an integer greater than 1. * the first number which is neither prime nor semiprime. * the base of the octal number system, which is mostly used with computers. In octal, one digit represents three bits. In modern computers, a byte is a grouping of eight bits, also called an octet. * a Fibonacci number, being plus . The next Fibonacci number is . 8 is the only positive Fibonacci number, aside from 1, that is a perfect cube. * the only nonzero perfect power that is one less than another perfect power, by Mihăilescu's Theorem. * the order of the smallest non-abelian group all of whose subgroups are normal. * the dimension of the octonions and is the highest possible dimension of a normed division algebra. * the first number ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Life On Mars (U
The possibility of life on Mars is a subject of interest in astrobiology due to the planet's proximity and similarities to Earth. To date, no proof of past or present life has been found on Mars. Cumulative evidence suggests that during the ancient Noachian time period, the surface environment of Mars had liquid water and may have been habitable for microorganisms, but habitable conditions do not necessarily indicate life. Scientific searches for evidence of life began in the 19th century and continue today via telescopic investigations and deployed probes. While early work focused on phenomenology and bordered on fantasy, the modern scientific inquiry has emphasized the search for water, chemical biosignatures in the soil and rocks at the planet's surface, and biomarker gases in the atmosphere. Mars is of particular interest for the study of the origins of life because of its similarity to the early Earth. This is especially true since Mars has a cold climate and lacks pla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kramer Morgenthau
Kramer Morgenthau, A.S.C. (born 1966), is an American cinematographer known for his expertise as a visual storyteller in both television and film. The six-time Emmy nominee is best known for his work in films such as ''Respect'', ''The Many Saints of Newark'', ''Creed II'' and '' Thor: The Dark World''. He was also director of photography for television projects such as HBO's ''Game of Thrones'', ''Boardwalk Empire'', and ''Fahrenheit 451''. He is a member of both the Morgenthau family and the Lehman family. Biography Morgenthau's early career began in New York as a documentary filmmaker, which led to shooting Oscar-winner Allan Miller's Academy Award-nominated film, ''Small Wonders'' as well as Sundance Festival feature film, ''Joe & Joe'', which began his years as a festival fixture, shooting seven more features and documentaries that played there. Initially, he was artistically inspired by his family and unique childhood in Cambridge, Massachusetts. His father, Henry Morg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Andromeda Strain (miniseries)
''The Andromeda Strain'' is a 2008 science fiction miniseries, based on the 1969 novel of the same name written by Michael Crichton about a team of scientists who investigate a deadly disease of extraterrestrial origin. The miniseries is a "reimagining" of the original novel rather than an adaptation. In addition to updating the setting to the early 21st century, the miniseries makes a great many plot and character changes from its source. The mini-series has two episodes for a total of 169 minutes. Plot Episode 1 A United States government satellite crash lands near Piedmont, Utah, and two teenagers find it and bring it back to town. The town's inhabitants open it and release a deadly microorganism, which is later codenamed ''Andromeda'' by the U.S. Army. A team is sent from the Army's biological defense group to retrieve the satellite, only to die from the disease themselves. The video footage recorded by the retrieval team and their strange deaths capture the attention of G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pilot (Fringe)
The pilot episode of the ''Fringe'' television series premiered on the Fox network on September 9, 2008. The pilot to season 1 was written by the creators of the series— J. J.Abrams, Alex Kurtzman, and Roberto Orci—and directed by Alex Graves. The episode introduces the most central character, Olivia Dunham, portrayed by Anna Torv, an FBI special agent forced into the world of applied fringe science after a number of freak incidences. Dr. Walter Bishop, a scientist formerly incarcerated in a mental institution for over seventeen years, is portrayed by John Noble, while Joshua Jackson plays his son, Peter, who is hired by Olivia to assist with Walter and his work. Although the pilot was set in and around Boston, Massachusetts, filming occurred in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The episode cost $10 million to produce, making it one of the most expensive pilots in television history. The pilot was leaked online three months prior to its broadcast on television, leading to speculation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fringe (TV Series)
''Fringe'' is an American science fiction television series created by J. J. Abrams, Alex Kurtzman, and Roberto Orci. It premiered on the Fox television network on September 9, 2008, and concluded on January 18, 2013, after five seasons comprising 100 episodes. An FBI agent, Olivia Dunham (Anna Torv); a genius but dysfunctional scientist, Walter Bishop (John Noble); and his son with a troubled past, Peter Bishop (Joshua Jackson), are all members of a newly formed Fringe Division in the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, and under the supervision of Homeland Security, the team uses fringe science along with traditional FBI investigative techniques to investigate a series of unexplained, often ghastly occurrences, which are related to mysteries surrounding a parallel universe. The series has been described as a hybrid of fantasy, procedural dramas and serials, influenced by films like ''Altered States'' and television shows such as ''Lost'', ''T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Own Worst Enemy (TV Series)
''My Own Worst Enemy'' is an American drama television series that aired on NBC from October 13, 2008 and ended on December 15, after 9 episodes, with its cancellation announcement after the fourth episode. Overview The series was produced by Universal Media Studios. Jason Smilovic was the executive producer; David Semel was the director and executive producer. The final episode ended with a cliff-hanger, and the major plot lines ended without resolution. The series followed the life of American secret agent Edward Albright and his cover, Henry Spivey, who had no knowledge of his double life. Albright, played by Christian Slater, was implanted with a chip allowing his handlers to physically switch Albright's personality to that of his cover. However, in the pilot episode, there was a malfunction which caused Albright's personalities to switch at random, revealing his secret life to his alias. Henry was then thrown into the highly dangerous life of Edward, with no real way for the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eleventh Hour (U
The Eleventh Hour may refer to: * "The eleventh hour", a phrase in the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard in the Bible Film * ''The Eleventh Hour'' (1912 film), an Australian silent film * ''The Eleventh Hour'' (1922 film), a British adaptation of one of Ethel M. Dell's romance novels * ''The Eleventh Hour'' (1923 film), an American film directed by Bernard J. Durning * ''Eleventh Hour'' (1942 animated film), a ''Superman'' cartoon * ''Eleventh Hour'' (1942 documentary film), an Australian short documentary film * ''The 11th Hour'' (2007 film), an American documentary narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio, on the state of the natural environment * ''The 11th Hour'' (2014 film), a German/Danish drama/thriller film Television * ''The 11th Hour'', a Canadian sketch comedy show on CBC starring Nancy Robertson and Ian Boothby * ''The 11th Hour'' (news program), a 2016 American newscast on MSNBC initially anchored by Brian Williams * ''The Eleventh Hour'' (1962 TV series), a 1962 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Smallville
''Smallville'' is an American superhero television series developed by writer-producers Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, based on the DC Comics character Superman created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. The series was produced by Millar Gough Ink, Millar/Gough Ink, Tollin/Robbins Productions, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Television Studios, Warner Bros. Television. Initially broadcast by the WB, the show premiered on October 16, 2001. After Smallville (season 5), its fifth season, the WB and UPN merged to form The CW, the series' later United States broadcaster until Smallville (season 10), its tenth and final season ended on May 13, 2011. ''Smallville'' follows the coming-of-age adventures of teenage Clark Kent (Smallville), Clark Kent (Tom Welling) in his fictional hometown of Smallville (comics), Smallville, Kansas, before he formally becomes the Man of Steel. The first four seasons focus on the high school life of Clark and his friends, his complicated romance with girl next ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glen Winter
Glen Winter is a Canadian television director, cinematographer, and producer who is well known for his work on The WB/The CW's '' Smallville'' and for his significant contributions to the Arrowverse. Career Winter began his career as a filmloader on Mark Rydell's '' Intersection''. He worked on several films as a camera operator, such as ''The Crow: Stairway To Heaven'', '' MVP: Most Vertical Primate'', and '' Air Bud: Seventh Inning Fetch''. As a cinematographer his work included '' Stone of Destiny'', ''Rags'', and ''Dead Heat''. He serves as the director of the pilot episode of CBS' ''Supergirl'', which premiered in late 2015. The series was developed by '' The New Normal'' co-creator Ali Adler, and ''Arrow'' and ''The Flash'' executive producers Andrew Kreisberg and Greg Berlanti. Winter has directed seven episodes of the series. ''Smallville'' Winter had a mainstay position on the Superman prequel series '' Smallville'', on which he first served as second unit director ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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