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Because Of Winn-Dixie (film)
''Because of Winn-Dixie'' is a 2005 family film based on Kate DiCamillo's 2000 novel of the same name, with the screenplay written by Joan Singleton, produced by Trevor Albert and directed by Wayne Wang. It was produced by Walden Media and released by 20th Century Fox. It stars AnnaSophia Robb (in her debut film role), Jeff Daniels, Cicely Tyson, Luke Benward, Dave Matthews, Eva Marie Saint, Courtney Jines, B.J. Hopper, Nick Price, Elle Fanning, Harland Williams, and John McConnell. It premiered at the USA Film Festival on January 26, 2005 and was theatrically released on February 18, 2005. It received mixed reviews from critics and earned $33.5 million against a production budget of $14 million. It was released on DVD and VHS on August 9, 2005, by 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment. Plot Ten-year-old India Opal Buloni has just moved to the fictional small town of Naomi, Florida with her father who is a preacher. While at Winn-Dixie, Opal encounters a scruffy Ber ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wayne Wang
Wayne Wang (; born January 12, 1949) is a Hong Kong–American director, producer, and screenwriter. Considered a pioneer of Asian-American cinema, he was one of the first Chinese-American filmmakers to gain a major foothold in Hollywood. His films, often independently produced, deal with issues of contemporary Asian-American culture and domestic life. His best known works include '' Dim Sum: A Little Bit of Heart'' (1985), '' Eat a Bowl of Tea'' (1989), the Amy Tan literary adaptation '' The Joy Luck Club'' (1993), '' Chinese Box'' (1997), and ''A Thousand Years of Good Prayers'' (2007). Other films include the Harvey Keitel and William Hurt–starring comedy '' Smoke'' (1995), the family film '' Because of Winn-Dixie'' (2005), the romantic comedies '' Maid in Manhattan'' (2002) and '' Last Holiday'' (2006), and the controversial erotic drama ''The Center of the World'' (2001). He is the recipient of numerous accolades, including a Bodil Award, a Silver Bear, two ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Courtney Jines
Courtney Elizabeth Jines (born May 4, 1992) is an American actress, producer, and screenwriter. She is best known for her roles as Demetra in '' Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over'' and Amanda Wilkinson in ''Because of Winn-Dixie''. In 2012 Courtney founded her own production company called Moonflower Pictures. Life and career Jines was born in Fairfax, Virginia. She began acting professionally at the age of 8. Her first television appearance was in 2000 in the episode "Demolition Derby" of the television series ''Third Watch'' as Lisa Hagonon. Her first role in film was as Harriet Deal in ''Drop Back Ten'' in 2000. She played Hannah Miller in the '' Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'' episode "Pixies" and Delilah in ''Gaudi Afternoon'' in 2001, and Jessica Trent in a ''CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'' episode called "Cats in the Cradle" in 2002. Also in 2002, she played Julie Morgan in ''Anna's Dream''. In 2003 she played Kristen Farrell in the television series ''That Was Then'', and R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Finn Brothers
The Finn Brothers are a New Zealand musical duo consisting of brothers Neil and Tim Finn. In June 1993 both members were awarded the OBE for their contribution to music. The two brothers began making music together at a young age; later, when Neil was 18, he was invited to join older brother Tim in Split Enz. Neil would go on to write one of the band's biggest hits, " I Got You". Tim released his first solo album '' Escapade'' before leaving Split Enz, and the band folded soon after. Neil started his own group, Crowded House and subsequently recorded two solo albums after Crowded House split in 1996. He reformed Crowded House in 2007, releasing three albums since then. Neil and Tim have also released a series of separate solo albums. After working on a few songs with Neil, Tim joined Crowded House for the ''Woodface'' album and accompanying tour in 1991. History ''Woodface'' and ''Finn'' Tim and Neil intended to start the Finn brothers project after a three-week song writing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Be Good Tanyas
The Be Good Tanyas are a Canadian folk music group formed in Vancouver in 1999. Their influences include folk, country, and bluegrass. The style of music they perform can be referred to as alt-country or Americana. History The Be Good Tanyas formed in 1999 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Samantha Parton had been living on the road as a tree planter and wandering and making music, when she met Jolie Holland. The two began playing songs, including one called "Be Good Tanyas" that had been written by a friend of Hollands. When the duo was joined by a mutual friend, Trish Klein, it is said this was the beginning of the Be Good Tanyas. Frazey Ford, who had been planting trees with Parton, joined and the group went on their first tour, opening for Bill Bourne. Holland left the group in 2000 but did return to contribute to the first album ''Blue Horse''. In the early years of the group, Frazey Ford, Trish Klein, and Sam Parton played together at open mics and tree planting c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gibson, Louisiana
Gibson is an unincorporated community in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, United States. The zip code is 70356. It is part of the Houma– Bayou Cane– Thibodaux Metropolitan Statistical Area In the United States, a metropolitan statistical area (MSA) is a geographical region with a relatively high population density at its core and close economic ties throughout the area. Such regions are neither legally incorporated as a city or tow .... Geography Gibson is located at , on LA Highway 182 between Houma and Morgan City. Education Terrebonne Parish School District operates public schools. Gibson Elementary School is located in the community. " Gibson Elementary School. Retrieved on July 27, 2010. References [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Napoleonville, Louisiana
Napoleonville is a village and the parish seat of Assumption Parish, in the U.S. state of Louisiana. The population was 660 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Pierre Part Micropolitan Statistical Area. The village is best known as the location where the film '' Because of Winn-Dixie'', based on Kate DiCamillo's Newbery Prize-winning novel, was shot. The book was set in (fictional) Naomi, Florida. History As early as 1807 the community that later became Napoleonville was known as "Canal". This canal extended west from Napoleonville to Lake Verret. The village that later developed was named by a former French soldier who served under Napoleon Bonaparte. The French veteran, Pierre Charlet, is buried in the cemetery of Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church in the nearby community of Plattenville in Assumption Parish. The first permanent settlements in this region were made by the French and Spanish (including Isleños) about the middle of the 18th century along Ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New York Times
''The New York Times'' (''the Times'', ''NYT'', or the Gray Lady) is a daily newspaper based in New York City with a worldwide readership reported in 2020 to comprise a declining 840,000 paid print subscribers, and a growing 6 million paid digital subscribers. It also is a producer of popular podcasts such as '' The Daily''. Founded in 1851 by Henry Jarvis Raymond and George Jones, it was initially published by Raymond, Jones & Company. The ''Times'' has won 132 Pulitzer Prizes, the most of any newspaper, and has long been regarded as a national " newspaper of record". For print it is ranked 18th in the world by circulation and 3rd in the U.S. The paper is owned by the New York Times Company, which is publicly traded. It has been governed by the Sulzberger family since 1896, through a dual-class share structure after its shares became publicly traded. A. G. Sulzberger, the paper's publisher and the company's chairman, is the fifth generation of the family to head the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clinical Depression
Major depressive disorder (MDD), also known as clinical depression, is a mental disorder characterized by at least two weeks of pervasive low mood, low self-esteem, and loss of interest or pleasure in normally enjoyable activities. Introduced by a group of US clinicians in the mid-1970s, the term was adopted by the American Psychiatric Association for this symptom cluster under mood disorders in the 1980 version of the '' Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders'' (DSM-III), and has become widely used since. The diagnosis of major depressive disorder is based on the person's reported experiences, behavior reported by relatives or friends, and a mental status examination. There is no laboratory test for the disorder, but testing may be done to rule out physical conditions that can cause similar symptoms. The most common time of onset is in a person's 20s, with females affected about twice as often as males. The course of the disorder varies widely, from on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Berger Picard
The Berger Picard (, ) or Picardy Shepherd, is a French herding dog originating in Picardy. These dogs nearly became extinct after both World War I and World War II and remain a rare breed. Appearance The Berger Picard is a medium-sized, well-muscled dog, slightly longer than tall with a tousled yet elegant appearance. Their ears are naturally erect, high-set, and quite wide at the base. Their eyebrows are thick, but do not shield their dark frank eyes. They are known for their smile. Their natural tail normally reaches to the hock and is carried with a slight J-curve at the tip. Their weather-proof coat is harsh and crisp to the touch, not excessively long with a minimal undercoat. Coat colors fall into two colors, fawn and brindle, with a range of shade variations. Temperament The Berger Picard's attributes include a lively, intelligent personality and a sensitive and assertive disposition that responds quickly to obedience training. Picards are easygoing and mellow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Preacher
A preacher is a person who delivers sermons or homilies on religious topics to an assembly of people. Less common are preachers who preach on the street, or those whose message is not necessarily religious, but who preach components such as a moral or social worldview or philosophy. History Preachers are common throughout most cultures. They can take the form of a Christian minister on a Sunday morning, or an Islamic Imam. A Muslim preacher in general is referred to as a '' dā‘ī'', while one giving sermons on a Friday afternoon is called a '' khatib''. The sermon or homily has been an important part of Christian services since Early Christianity, and remains prominent in both Roman Catholicism and Protestantism. Lay preachers sometimes figure in these traditions of worship, for example the Methodist local preachers, but in general preaching has usually been a function of the clergy. The Dominican Order is officially known as the ''Order of Preachers'' (''Ordo Praedica ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
20th Century Studios Home Entertainment (commonly referred to as 20th Home Video, or 20th Home Entertainment, formerly known as 20th Century-Fox Video, CBS/Fox Video, Fox Video, and 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment) is a home video label of Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment that releases films produced by 20th Century Studios, Searchlight Pictures, and 20th Century Animation, and television series by 20th Television, and 20th Television Animation in home entertainment formats. Founded in 1976, it served as its own distinct home video distribution arm of Fox Entertainment Group. On March 20, 2019, The Walt Disney Company acquired 21st Century Fox, and as a result, 20th Century Home Entertainment's operations were folded into Disney's own home entertainment division. It now operates as a label of Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment and also releases titles from other studios it has prior distribution deals with. History Magnetic Video and 20th Century Fox Video Magnet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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