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Chicago (franchise)
The ''Chicago'' franchise (also called One Chicago) is a media franchise of American television programs created by Derek Haas, Michael Brandt and Dick Wolf, produced by Wolf Entertainment, and broadcast on NBC, all of which deal with different public services in Chicago, Illinois. The ''Chicago'' franchise has maintained strong ratings, leading primetime in total viewers, averaging nearly seven million viewers per show, between '' Chicago Fire'', ''Chicago P.D.'', and ''Chicago Med''. Overview The ''Chicago'' franchise focuses on the professional and private lives of the firefighters, police officers, emergency medical personnel, and legal professionals who serve the city of Chicago. A recurring and unifying theme of the four shows is Molly's, a small bar owned by three firefighters which has been frequented by characters from all four shows. Dick Wolf has stated that most episodes in the franchise will end with a scene at Molly's, saying that "it's a great note on the end o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Derek Haas
Derek Haas (born June 30, 1970) is an American writer and producer. Life and career Derek Haas attended Baylor University in Waco, Texas, where he earned both his Bachelor of Arts, B.A. and Master of Arts, M.A. in English Literature. He lives in Los Angeles, and has made a name as a screenwriter and co-author of several successful Hollywood (film industry), Hollywood films. In 2008 he published his novel ''The Silver Bear'' about the young Contract killing, contract killer Columbus. The sequel ''Columbus'' was released in 2009, and in 2011, ''Dark Men'' was published to complete the Silver Bear trilogy. His fourth novel, ''The Right Hand'', was released in 2012. Haas was the editing, editor of popcornfiction.com, where he published short stories by different authors. One of his own works, "Shake," was sold to Jerry Bruckheimer, Bruckheimer Films. Popcornfiction.com stopped publishing new stories in 2013 after Haas became too busy with television. Haas created and executive produ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Entertainment Weekly
''Entertainment Weekly'' (sometimes abbreviated as ''EW'') is an American digital-only entertainment magazine based in New York City, published by Dotdash Meredith, that covers film, television, music, Broadway theatre, books, and popular culture. The magazine debuted on February 16, 1990, in New York City. Different from celebrity-focused publications such as ''Us Weekly'', ''People'' (a sister magazine to ''EW''), and ''In Touch Weekly'', ''EW'' primarily concentrates on entertainment media news and critical reviews; unlike ''Variety'' and ''The Hollywood Reporter'', which were primarily established as trade magazines aimed at industry insiders, ''EW'' targets a more general audience. History Formed as a sister magazine to ''People'', the first issue of ''Entertainment Weekly'' was published on February 16, 1990. Created by Jeff Jarvis and founded by Michael Klingensmith, who served as publisher until October 1996, the magazine's original television advertising soliciting ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jon Seda
Jonathan Seda (born October 14, 1970) is a Puerto Rican actor. Seda was an amateur boxer who auditioned for and was given a role in the 1992 boxing film ''Gladiator''. He played the role of Chris Pérez alongside Jennifer Lopez in the movie ''Selena'', and portrayed U.S. Marine John Basilone, recipient of the Medal of Honor, in Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg's '' The Pacific''. On television, he had roles as Detective Antonio Dawson in NBC's ''Chicago P.D.'', and as Paul Falsone in NBC's '' Homicide: Life on the Street''. Early life Seda was born in Manhattan to parents of Puerto Rican descent and raised in Clifton, New Jersey. After graduating from Clifton High School, Seda was convinced by two friends that he should take up boxing, so he began working out in a gym. He boxed in several gyms in New Jersey and soon was a runner up in the New Jersey Golden Gloves competition. As an amateur boxer, Seda had a record of 21 wins and one loss. Career Seda's film debut was in the b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jason Beghe
Jason Deneen Beghe (; born March 12, 1960) is an American actor. Since 2014, he has starred in the NBC TV series ''Chicago P.D.'' as sergeant Hank Voight. He is also known for starring in the 1988 George A. Romero film '' Monkey Shines'', playing Demi Moore's love interest in ''G.I. Jane'', appearing as a police officer in the film ''Thelma & Louise'', starring opposite Moira Kelly in the television series '' To Have & to Hold'', and having recurring roles on ''Picket Fences'', ''Melrose Place'', ''Chicago Hope'', ''American Dreams'', ''Cane'', and ''Californication''. Beghe is a former Scientologist. He began taking Scientology courses in 1994 and later appeared in a Church of Scientology advertising campaign and in promotional videos. Beghe left the church in 2007 and has publicly criticized Scientology since then. Early life Beghe, who is of Italian, German, English, and French Canadian heritage, was born March 12, 1960 in New York City, the son of tax court judge Renato Be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fictional Crossover
A crossover is the placement of two or more otherwise discrete fictional characters, settings, or universes into the context of a single story. They can arise from legal agreements between the relevant copyright holders, unofficial efforts by fans, or common corporate ownership. Background Official Crossovers often occur in an official capacity in order for the intellectual property rights holders to reap the financial reward of combining two or more popular, established properties. In other cases, the crossover can serve to introduce a new concept derivative of an older one. Crossovers generally occur between properties owned by a single holder, but they can, more rarely, involve properties from different holders, provided that the inherent legal obstacles can be overcome. They may also involve using characters that have passed into the public domain with those concurrently under copyright protection. A crossover story may try to explain its own reason for the crossover ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kristen Hager
Kristen Hager is a Canadian actress. She co-starred in films '' Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem'' (2007) and '' Wanted'' (2008), and played Leslie Van Houten in the independent film ''Leslie, My Name Is Evil'' (2009). From 2011 to 2014, Hager starred as Nora Sergeant in the Syfy supernatural comedy-drama series, '' Being Human''. Life and career Hager made her first television appearance in the Lifetime mini-series where she gained a role on the '' Beach Girls'' in 2005. The following year, Hager had the recurring role on the short-lived The CW series, '' Runaway''. In 2007, she had a small part in the biographical drama film ''I'm Not There'', and in the same year played one of the female leads in the science-fiction action horror film '' Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem'', the sequel to ''Alien vs. Predator''. In 2008, she played James McAvoy's character's girlfriend in the action thriller, '' Wanted''. In 2009, Hager played the leading role in the independent film ''Leslie, My Name ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steven Weber
Steven Robert Weber (born March 4, 1961) is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for his role as Brian Hackett on the television series ''Wings'' which aired from April 1990 to May 1997 on NBC, as Sam Blue in '' Once and Again'', and Jack Torrance in the TV miniseries adaptation of Stephen King's '' The Shining''. He had a recurring role on '' iZombie'' as Vaughn du Clark. He played Mayor Douglas Hamilton on '' NCIS: New Orleans'' in a recurring role, and as Sergeant First Class Dennis Worcester in ''Hamburger Hill'' (1987). Early life Weber was born in Queens, New York. His mother, Fran (née Frankel), was a nightclub singer, and his father, Stuart Weber, was a nightclub performer and manager of Borscht Belt comedians. Weber embraces his Jewish heritage despite not having received a formal religious education. Weber graduated from Manhattan's High School of Performing Arts (1979) and the State University of New York at Purchase. Career Weber started appearing in T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jessy Schram
Jessica Schram (born January 15, 1986) is an American actress, model and singer. Her most notable roles include Hannah Griffith in ''Veronica Mars'', Rachel Seybolt in ''Life'', Karen Nadler in '' Falling Skies'' and Cinderella/Ashley Boyd in ''Once Upon a Time''. Early life Jessica Schram was born in Skokie, Illinois to John and Kristie Schram. She was raised in Buffalo Grove, Illinois and graduated from Buffalo Grove High School in 2004. Schram modeled and appeared in television commercials as a child, and began performing in musical theatre at age 12. Schram moved to Los Angeles after graduation to pursue a career in acting. Career Early in her career, she appeared in television commercials for Retin-A Micro and Kentucky Fried Chicken. Her first on-screen appearance was a role as Larissa in the episode "Number One Fan" of Nickelodeon's sitcom '' Drake & Josh.'' In 2005, she played Susan Davis on Hallmark Channel's ''Jane Doe'' series of television movies. She also appear ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dominic Rains
Dominic Rains (; born Amin Nazemzadeh, fa, امین ناظم زاده, label=none, March 1, 1982) is an American actor, best known for his roles in independent films, including ''The Taqwacores'' (2010) and '' A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night'' (2014), as well as his role as Dr. Crockett Marcel in ''Chicago Med'' (introduced in season 5) and as Kasius, the main antagonist of the first part of the fifth season of '' Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.''. Biography Rains was born in Tehran, Iran, moved to London, England, as a young child and then to the United States, where he was reared in Dallas, Texas. Rains attended The Colony High School (The Colony, TX). He is the younger brother of actor Ethan Rains. Rains began his acting career starring in the well known TV Movie, '' Saving Jessica Lynch'' in 2003. He later appeared in 2006 in the popular TV movie, '' Flight 93''. From July 12 to October 4, 2007, Rains appeared as Dr. Leo Julian in SOAPnet's '' General Hospital: Night Shif ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Norma Kuhling
Norma Zea Kuhling (born 1990) is an American actress. She is known for her roles as Dr. Ava Bekker in the NBC medical drama series ''Chicago Med'' and as Jo Mitchel in the 2019 independent film '' Fourteen''. Career Kuhling's early roles include the 2009 comedy-drama film ''The Joneses'' and a 2011 production of Michael Weller's play ''Moonchildren'' at the Berkshire Theatre Festival. In 2016, she acted in the romantic fantasy film ''Fallen'' and made guest appearances in the first season of '' Falling Water''. Kuhling joined the NBC medical drama series ''Chicago Med'' in 2017 as Dr. Ava Bekker, an ambitious cardiothoracic surgery fellow. She first appeared in the season 2 finale, "Love Hurts", and was a series regular in seasons 3 and 4 until her departure from the series in 2019. She starred in the 2019 independent film '' Fourteen'' as Jo Mitchel, a troubled social worker who maintains a complicated friendship with her friend Mara (portrayed by Tallie Medel). Kuhling's a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daniel Kyri
Daniel Kyri (born October 10, 1994) is an American actor, best known for portraying firefighter Darren Ritter on '' Chicago Fire''. Early life and education Kyri was born on October 10, 1994 and grew up on the South Side of Chicago. He performed in plays as a child, crediting his mother for his love of the arts and enrolling him in the After School Matters program when he was 15. In 2007, he appeared in the controversial CBS reality show '' Kid Nation'', going by the name D.K. and winning a $20,000 "gold star" awarded by his peers. Kyri attended the University of Illinois at Chicago, graduating with a BA in Theater Performance. Career Kyri starred in the 2014 short film ''Perfect Day'' as Desmond, a composite character based on Derrion Albert. He had roles in Chicago theater productions including ''Moby Dick'', ''Macbeth'' and ''Ms. Blakk for President''. In 2015, he portrayed Logan in the film ''Henry Gamble's Birthday Party'', and Brock in the TV mini-series ''Saranormal''. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Variety (magazine)
''Variety'' is an American media company owned by Penske Media Corporation. The company was founded by Sime Silverman in New York City in 1905 as a weekly newspaper reporting on theater and vaudeville. In 1933 it added ''Daily Variety'', based in Los Angeles, to cover the motion-picture industry. ''Variety.com'' features entertainment news, reviews, box office results, cover stories, videos, photo galleries and features, plus a credits database, production charts and calendar, with archive content dating back to 1905. History Foundation ''Variety'' has been published since December 16, 1905, when it was launched by Sime Silverman as a weekly periodical covering theater and vaudeville with its headquarters in New York City. Silverman had been fired by ''The Morning Telegraph'' in 1905 for panning an act which had taken out an advert for $50. As a result, he decided to start his own publication "that ouldnot be influenced by advertising." With a loan of $1,500 from his father- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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