|
Cruella De Vil
Cruella de Vil is a fictional character in Dodie Smith's 1956 novel '' The Hundred and One Dalmatians''. A pampered and glamorous London heiress and fashion designer, she appears in Walt Disney Productions' animated feature film ''One Hundred and One Dalmatians'' (1961), voiced by Betty Lou Gerson; in Disney's '' 101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure'' (2003), voiced by Susanne Blakeslee; in Disney's live-action '' 101 Dalmatians'' (1996) and ''102 Dalmatians'' (2000), portrayed by Glenn Close; as well as '' Cruella'' (2021), portrayed by Emma Stone; and in many other Disney sequels and spin-offs. In most of her incarnations, Cruella kidnaps the 15 puppies of the main Dalmatian characters, Pongo and Perdita, intending to turn them into fur coats along with 84 other Dalmatian puppies she legally bought before. The live-action Disney film reveals that Cruella chooses to skin puppies because when short-haired dogs grow older, their fur becomes very coarse and does not se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
One Hundred And One Dalmatians
''One Hundred and One Dalmatians'' (also known as ''101 Dalmatians'') is a 1961 American Animated film, animated adventure film, adventure comedy film produced by Walt Disney Productions with distribution by Buena Vista Distribution. Adapted from Dodie Smith's 1956 novel ''The Hundred and One Dalmatians'', the film was directed by Hamilton Luske, Clyde Geronimi, and Wolfgang Reitherman in his feature-length directorial debut, from a script by Bill Peet. It features the voice talents of Rod Taylor, J. Pat O'Malley, Betty Lou Gerson, Martha Wentworth, Ben Wright (English actor), Ben Wright, Cate Bauer, David Frankham, Dave Frankham, and Frederick Worlock, Fred Worlock. The film's plot follows Pongo and Perdita, two British Dalmatian (dog), Dalmatians who give birth to a litter of fifteen puppies, who are later kidnapped by the obsessive socialite Cruella de Vil, wanting to make their fur into coats. Pongo and Perdita set out on a cross-country rescue mission to save the litter from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
102 Dalmatians
''102 Dalmatians'' is a 2000 American crime comedy film produced by Walt Disney Pictures and distributed by Buena Vista Pictures Distribution. Directed by Kevin Lima from a screenplay by Kristen Buckley, Brian Regan, Bob Tzudiker and Noni White, based on a story by Buckley and Regan, it is the sequel to '' 101 Dalmatians'' (1996), which was a live-action remake of the 1961 animated film of the same name. It stars Glenn Close reprising her role as Cruella de Vil as she attempts to steal puppies for her "grandest" fur coat yet, with Ioan Gruffudd, Alice Evans, Tim McInnerny, Ian Richardson, Gérard Depardieu, Ben Crompton, Carol MacReady, Jim Carter, Ron Cook, David Horovitch, Timothy West, and the voice of Eric Idle in supporting roles. Close and McInnerny were the only two actors from the 1996 film to return for the sequel, while Adrian Biddle and Anthony Powell reprised their respective duties as cinematographer and costume designer. The film received ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fashion
Fashion is a term used interchangeably to describe the creation of clothing, footwear, Fashion accessory, accessories, cosmetics, and jewellery of different cultural aesthetics and their mix and match into Clothing, outfits that depict distinctive ways of dressing (Style (visual arts), styles and trends) as signifiers of social status, Self-expression values, self-expression, and group belonging. As a multifaceted term, fashion describes an Clothing industry, industry, fashion design, designs, Aesthetics (textile), aesthetics, and trends. The term 'fashion' originates from the Latin word 'Facere,' which means 'to make,' and describes the manufacturing, mixing, and wearing of outfits adorned with specific cultural aesthetics, patterns, motif (textile arts), motifs, shapes, and cuts, allowing people to showcase their group belongings, values, meanings, beliefs, and ways of life. Given the rise in mass production of Commodity, commodities and clothing at lower prices and global rea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Socialite
A socialite is a person, typically a woman from a wealthy or aristocratic background, who is prominent in high society. A socialite generally spends a significant amount of time attending various fashionable social gatherings, instead of having traditional employment. Word history The word ''socialite'' is first attested in 1909 in a Tennessee newspaper. It was popularized by Time (magazine), ''Time'' magazine in the 1920s.David E. Sumner, ''The Magazine Century: American Magazines Since 1900'', 2010, , p. 62 United Kingdom Historically, socialites in the United Kingdom were almost exclusively from the families of the British nobility, aristocracy and landed gentry. Many socialites also had strong familial or personal relationships to the British royal family. Between the 17th and early 19th centuries, society events in London and at English country house, country houses were the focus of socialite activity. Notable examples of British socialites include Beau Brummell, William ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
101 Dalmatians (2022 Musical)
''101 Dalmatians'' is a musical with music and lyrics by Douglas Hodge and a book by Johnny McKnight from a stage adaptation by Zinnie Harris, based on the 1956 children's novel ''The Hundred and One Dalmatians'' by Dodie Smith. It is the second musical based on the book, following 2009's ''The 101 Dalmatians Musical''. Like with the earlier musical, it has no direct relation to Disney's ''101 Dalmatians'' franchise. Background The musical was originally announced to premiere at the Open Air Theatre in Regent's Park (which is where the story is set) from 16 May to 21 June 2020, with an official opening night on 27 May. Kate Fleetwood was cast to play Cruella de Vil. The production was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and was later rescheduled to run from 26 May to 20 June 2021 with previews beginning on 15 May. The 2021 run of the production was cancelled in January due to the continued COVID-19 restrictions. Production history World premiere: London (2022) The musical p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kate Fleetwood
Kate Fleetwood (born 24 September 1972) is an English actress and voice over artist. She was nominated for a Tony Award for her performance as Lady Macbeth in ''Macbeth'', at Chichester Festival Theatre and the West End and Broadway and an Olivier Award nomination in 2012 for her performance as Julie in '' London Road'' at the National Theatre. Her film and television credits include '' Vanity Fair'' (2004), ''Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1'' (2010), ''Macbeth'' (2010), ''Philomena'' (2013), '' London Road'' (2015), '' Harlots'' (2017–2019), and ''The Wheel of Time'' (2021–present). Early life Fleetwood grew up on a farm in Arden, Warwickshire near Stratford-upon-Avon, and she is a graduate of Exeter University. She attended Trinity Catholic School in Leamington Spa. She began her career at the Royal Shakespeare Company during her childhood. Career In 2008, Fleetwood was nominated for a Tony Award for her performance as Lady Macbeth in ''Macbeth'', op ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sara Gettelfinger
Sara Gettelfinger (born 1977 in Louisville, Kentucky) is an American actress, singer, and dancer. Early life and education Gettelfinger was raised in Kentucky and Jeffersonville, Indiana.Broadway.com Star File She graduated from the Youth Performing Arts School at in 1995. Gettelfinger studied at the |
Cruella (film)
''Cruella'' is a 2021 American Crime film, crime comedy film directed by Craig Gillespie from a screenplay by Dana Fox and Tony McNamara (writer), Tony McNamara, and a story by Aline Brosh McKenna, Kelly Marcel, and Steve Zissis. Produced by Walt Disney Pictures, Marc Platt Productions, and Gunn Films, it is based on Dodie Smith's 1956 novel ''The Hundred and One Dalmatians'', serving as a backstory and an alternative origin story for its antagonist, Cruella de Vil. It is also the third List of remakes and adaptations of Disney animated films, live-action adaptation in the 101 Dalmatians (franchise), ''101 Dalmatians'' franchise. The film stars Emma Stone as the title character, with Emma Thompson, Joel Fry (actor), Joel Fry, Paul Walter Hauser, Emily Beecham, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, and Mark Strong in supporting roles. Set in London during the Punk subculture, punk rock movement of the 1970s, the film follows Estella Miller, an aspiring fashion designer, as she explores the path ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emma Stone
Emily Jean "Emma" Stone (born November 6, 1988) is an American actress and film producer. Her accolades include two Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, and two Golden Globe Awards. In 2017, she was the world's highest-paid actress and named by ''Time'' magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world. Stone began acting as a child in a theater production of '' The Wind in the Willows'' in 2000. As a teenager, she relocated to Los Angeles and made her television debut in '' In Search of the New Partridge Family'' (2004), a reality show that produced only an unsold pilot. After small television roles, she appeared in a series of well-received comedy films, such as '' Superbad'' (2007), '' Zombieland'' (2009), and '' Easy A'' (2010), which was Stone's first leading role. Following this breakthrough, she starred in the romantic comedy '' Crazy, Stupid, Love'' (2011) and the period drama '' The Help'' (2011), and gained wider recognition as Gwen Stacy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Descendants (2015 Film)
''Descendants'' is an American musical fantasy television film directed and choreographed by Kenny Ortega. The film stars Dove Cameron, Sofia Carson, Booboo Stewart, and Cameron Boyce as the teenage children of Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Jafar, and Cruella de Vil, respectively. The film follows these teenagers adjusting to life outside their island prison, while on a mission to steal the Fairy Godmother's wand and free their parents from captivity. It debuted on July 31, 2015, as a Disney Channel Original Movie, to positive reviews and 6.6 million viewers. The film also stars Mitchell Hope, Melanie Paxson, Brenna D'Amico, Sarah Jeffery, Zachary Gibson, Jedidiah Goodacre, Dianne Doan, Dan Payne, Keegan Connor Tracy, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Maz Jobrani, Kathy Najimy, and Kristin Chenoweth. The first installment in the '' Descendants'' franchise, ''Descendants'' was spun off into an animated short-form series titled '' Descendants: Wicked World'', and was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wendy Raquel Robinson
Wendy Raquel Robinson (born July 25, 1967) is an American actress. She is best known for her roles as high school principal Regina "Piggy" Grier on The WB comedy sitcom '' The Steve Harvey Show'' (1996–2002), and as sports agent Tasha Mack on The CW/ BET/Paramount+ comedy-drama '' The Game'' (2006–2015, 2022–2023). Early life and education Robinson was born in Los Angeles, California. She attended Howard University, where she graduated ''cum laude'' with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in drama. Career She made her acting debut in 1993 on an episode of ''Martin''. That same year, she guest starred on episodes of '' Thea'' and ''The Sinbad Show''. From 1995 to 1996, Robinson co-starred on the short-lived NBC sitcom '' Minor Adjustments'', starring Rondell Sheridan. The following year she won the role of Regina "Piggy" Grier in The WB sitcom '' The Steve Harvey Show'' which aired for six seasons. After the series ended its run in 2002, she appeared on the short-liv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Once Upon A Time (TV Series)
''Once Upon a Time'' is an American fantasy Adventure fiction, adventure Drama (film and television), drama series that aired for seven seasons on American Broadcasting Company, ABC from October 23, 2011 to May 18, 2018. The action alternates between two main settings: a Fantasy world, fantastical world where fairy tales happen and a fictional seaside town in Maine called Storybrooke. The "real world" part of the story unfolds with the characters of Emma Swan (Jennifer Morrison) and her 10-year-old son, Henry Mills (Once Upon a Time), Henry Mills (Jared S. Gilmore). Henry discovers the other people of the town are fairy-tale characters. The audience is shown the backstory of the town's people as fairy-tale characters, in conjunction with their unfolding stories in the "real-world". In the seventh and final season, the "real-world" portion of the story takes place in Seattle, Washington, in the fictitious neighborhood of "Hyperion Heights", with a new main narrative led by adult ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
