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Daniel Brochu
Daniel Brochu (born February 28, 1970) is a Canadian actor. Early life Brochu came from a single parent family, like his character Buster Baxter on ''Arthur''. Career Brochu is best known for voicing Buster Baxter in the PBS TV series ''Arthur'' and its spin-off ''Postcards from Buster'', as well as Danny Pickett in later seasons of ''What's with Andy?''. Personal life On July 2, 2005, Brochu married Sara Bradeen. He has 2 children. Filmography Film *'' The Legend of the North Wind'' (1992) - Watuna (voice, English dub) *''The Return of the North Wind'' (1993) - Watuna (voice) *''Rainbow'' (1995) - Tiger Leader *''The Drive'' (1996) - Jim *''The Kid'' (1997) - Trey *'' Provocateur'' (1997) - Kurt Spears *''Sublet'' (1998) - The Janitor, The Source *''The Bone Collector'' (1999) - N.Y.U. Student *'' Arthur's Perfect Christmas'' (2000) - Buster Baxter (voice) *''The Sign of Four'' (2001) - Wiggins *''Pain Relief'' (2001) - *''The Royal Scandal'' (2001) - Wiggins *'' Dead Awake' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Montreal
Montreal ( ; officially Montréal, ) is the List of the largest municipalities in Canada by population, second-most populous city in Canada and List of towns in Quebec, most populous city in the Provinces and territories of Canada, Canadian province of Quebec. Founded in 1642 as ''Fort Ville-Marie, Ville-Marie'', or "City of Mary", it is named after Mount Royal, the triple-peaked hill around which the early city of Ville-Marie is built. The city is centred on the Island of Montreal, which obtained its name from the same origin as the city, and a few much smaller peripheral islands, the largest of which is Île Bizard. The city is east of the national capital Ottawa, and southwest of the provincial capital, Quebec City. As of 2021, the city had a population of 1,762,949, and a Census Metropolitan Area#Census metropolitan areas, metropolitan population of 4,291,732, making it the List of the largest municipalities in Canada by population, second-largest city, and List of cen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Favourite Game
''The Favourite Game'' is the first novel by Leonard Cohen. It was first published by Secker and Warburg in the fall of 1963. In 1959, Cohen was awarded a $2,000 Canada Council grant, which he used to live cheaply in London and on the Greek island of Hydra while he wrote the novel, then titled ''Beauty at Close Quarters''. When he returned to Canada in 1960, it was rejected by his publisher, McClelland & Stewart. Jack McClelland was concerned about the autobiographical content and found the novel to be tedious and preoccupied with sex. He suggested major revisions, without guaranteeing publication once those revisions were made. Cohen placed the book with publishers in England and America who requested a shorter length, so he cut the book in half. He wrote, "anyone with an ear will know I've torn apart orchestras to arrive at my straight, melodic line." ''The Favourite Game'' was published in England in October, 1963, and in New York in September, 1964. The book was only availa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Magical Adventures Of Quasimodo
''The Magical Adventures of Quasimodo'' is an animated television series based on Victor Hugo's 1831 novel ''Notre Dame de Paris''. The show was produced by Ares Films, CinéGroupe, Télé-Images, and Astral Media. It aired in 1996. The series takes place in Paris, 1483. The three main characters are Quasimodo, Esmeralda, and François. They fight villains, stop sinister plots, and escape from traps. They often come face to face with their greatest enemy, Frollo. In 2006, BCI with Hearst Entertainment, released 2 episodes on DVD within their "Advantage Cartoon Mega Pack". In 2009, Mill Creek Entertainment released a complete set containing all 26 episodes of the series. Characters * Quasimodo: The title character of the series. * Esmeralda: A young Romani dancer. *François: Esmeralda's brother. *Djali: Esmeralda's pet goat. * Frollo: The main villain of the series, and Quasimodo's former master. A magician in his own right, he plotted to kill King Louis XI of France. *Azaro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sirens (1993 TV Series)
''Sirens'' is a Canadian-American crime drama series that aired on ABC in 1993, and then in syndication from 1994 to 1995. The show was filmed in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, standing in for Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where the show is set. Synopsis ''Sirens'' focused on the work and lives of three rookie female Pittsburgh Police officers. Officer Sarah Berkezchuk (Jayne Brook) is dealing with her failing marriage, Officer Lynn Stanton (Adrienne-Joi Johnson) is a single mom, and second-generation cop Officer Molly Whelan (Liza Snyder) has a bad attitude which starts to interfere with her job. Each rookie officer worked under a veteran cop, and each grows and becomes more focused as a result. A few episodes into the syndicated series Molly Whelan is taken under the wing of Detective Lt. Lyle Springer (J. H. Wyman) and slowly learns the ropes of detective work, and becomes a stand-up policewoman. Despite receiving an Emmy nomination, the series was canceled by ABC after 13 episodes, but ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Little Lulu Show
''The Little Lulu Show'' is an animated series based on Marjorie Henderson Buell's comic book character ''Little Lulu''. The series first aired in 1995 after the cartoonist's death in 1993. The series was produced by the CINAR Corporation, in association with Western Publishing Company, Inc./Golden Books Family Entertainment, alongside HBO, Beta Film and the CTV Television Network Ltd. for the first two seasons, with the participation of The Cable Production Fund (Season 2) and the Family Channel (Season 3). For the third season, TMO-Loonland Film co-produced the series with CINAR. Plot Quick-witted Lulu can outsmart boys, bullies and even grownups! Whether she’s catching frogs for a local restaurant, searching for hidden treasure or tracking down a thief, Little Lulu’s always got an ace up her sleeve. Together with her best friend Tubby, pint-sized Alvin, buck-toothed Annie, smooth Willie and the rest of the neighborhood gang, Lulu always finds herself in the middle of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Little Flying Bears
''The Little Flying Bears'' ( hr, Leteći medvjedići) is an animated television series produced by Zagreb Film and CinéGroupe. It was a Canadian production which originally aired in 1990. This cartoon helps children realize the importance of protecting the environment. The series shows the harmful effects of pollution and fires as well as the important role of the ecosystem. Plot The series focuses on a rare species of little bears with wings that live in the magical forest in a utopian cooperative community. The little flying bears together with their friends, took on themselves the task to defend their forest from pollution. However, their efforts, very often, are disturbed by two weasels, Skulk and Sammy, who strive to pollute the forest. Every so often the weasels receive help from Slink the snake. The three always strive to find new ways to disturb the harmony of the forest but their plans are destroyed always by the bears. The bears are always attentive to the advice of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Felix And The Treasure Of Morgäa
''Felix and the Treasure of Morgäa'' (french: Félix et le trésor de Morgäa) is a Canadian computer-animated adventure family film, directed by Nicola Lemay and released in 2021. The film centres on Felix, a 12-year-old boy who has been living with his mother on the Magdalen Islands since his father's failure to return from a voyage to find treasure on the Island of Eternal Night; when his mother goes off on vacation and leaves him and his infant sister, Mia, in the care of their aunt, he enlists the help of lighthouse keeper Tom to travel to the island in search of his father. The film's French voice cast includes Karine Vanasse, Gabriel Lessard, Guy Nadon, Marc Labrèche, Catherine Proulx-Lemay, Éveline Gélinas, Louis Lacombe-Petrowski, Antoine Durand, Tristan Harvey, Kim Jalabert, Geneviève Bédard, Frédéric Desager, Jean-François Beaupré and Jérôme Boiteau, while its English voice cast includes Vanasse, Boiteau, Daniel Brochu, Vlasta Vrána, Holly Gauthier-Fran ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Appiness
''Appiness'' is a Canadian comedy film written, directed and produced by Eli Batalion. The film stars Eli Batalion as Eric Newman, who, upon being laid off from his stuffy corporate job, starts to pursue tech entrepreneurial start-up dreams with long-lost high school friend Raj Patel (Varun Saranga). The film premiered on the festival circuit in 2018, with its domestic premiere at the Rendez-vous Québec Cinéma in 2019. ''Appiness'' was released by distributor Gravitas Ventures in early 2020. Cast * Eli Batalion as Eric * Varun Saranga as Raj * Amber Goldfarb as Jeanine * Kathleen Stavert as Nila * Derek Johns as Jack * Jayne Heitmeyer as Sierra * Mike Paterson as Schlein * Larry Day as Jeffrey * Daniel Brochu as Chet Awards References External links * * * {{Official website, http://appiness.me 2018 films 2018 comedy films Canadian comedy films English-language Canadian films 2010s English-language films 2010s Canadian films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
On The Basis Of Sex
''On the Basis of Sex'' is a 2018 American biographical legal drama film based on the life and early cases of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who was the second woman to serve as an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. Directed by Mimi Leder and written by Daniel Stiepleman (Ginsburg's real-life nephew), it stars Felicity Jones as Ginsburg. Armie Hammer, Justin Theroux, Jack Reynor, Cailee Spaeny, Sam Waterston, and Kathy Bates feature in supporting roles. The film had its world premiere at the AFI Fest on November 8, 2018, and was theatrically released in the United States on December 25, 2018, by Focus Features. ''On the Basis of Sex'' received generally favorable reviews from critics, who praised Jones' performance, the film's intricacy and its pacing at a dramatic level. Other critics felt the biopic was predictable, over-packaged and hagiographic. Made on a $20 million budget, ''On the Basis of Sex'' grossed $38.8 million at the box office. Plot In 1956, Ruth Bader ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sahara (2017 Film)
''Sahara'' is a 2017 French-Canadian-American 3D computer-animated adventure film directed by Pierre Coré (in his directorial debut) and distributed by StudioCanal. The film was released on January 18, 2017, and received negative reviews from critics. Plot In the desert, where the animals are called "Dusties", Ajar the cobra and his best friend, Pitt the scorpion, steal a watermelon from a camelcade, only to have it taken by an older cobra named Saladin. The duo are a frequent target of belittling by Saladin and are viewed as outcasts. Ajar, tired of being a "loser", decides they should go into the Oasis, a haven for the rich and highly sophisticated green snakes but is forbidden to the Dusties. Ajar disguises himself as a green snake and then enters the Oasis. He meets a green snake named Eva, who disguised herself as a Dusty in attempt to escape the Oasis. They are then ambushed by Secretary birds, who chase them to the edge of a cliff. Eva and Ajar jump off the cliff, la ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edmond Was A Donkey
''Edmond Was a Donkey'' (french: Edmond était un âne) is a Canadian- French animated short film, directed by Franck Dion and released in 2012. The film tells the story of Edmond, an unhappy office worker who discovers his true nature after his coworkers play a prank that involves forcing him to wear donkey ears. Plot Edmond carries on with his daily routine. He is busy with going to work and living a lackluster marriage. Obviously not knowing, however, how to defend himself a couple colleagues at work play a few pranks on him. Sneaking up to him they gently place a pair of donkey ears made out of newspaper upon his head. Once Edmond turns to a mirror he is startled by seeing a full-grown donkey instead of himself. He does realize, though, removing the pair of paper donkey ears makes him “incomplete” again, just the Nobody he is and was at work. Nevertheless, he decides to wear the donkey ears from now on, reinforcing colleagues’ beliefs he was mentally ill. His wife i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The True History Of Puss 'N Boots
''The True History of Puss 'N Boots'' () is a 2009 French-Belgian-Swiss-American animated film directed by Jérôme Deschamps, Pascal Herold and Macha Makeïeff. It is based on Charles Perrault's story "Puss in Boots" about a cat who talks and walks on his hind legs while wearing magical boots. Technology The True History of Puss 'N Boots was animated in RenderBox. The in-house rendering engine By Nadeo based on Their own engine Gamebox which powers the TrackMania series and some Virtual Skipper games. Voice cast *Jérôme Deschamps as Le Chat Botté (Puss 'N Boots) / La Meunier (The Miller) / La Paysan (The Peasant) *Arthur Deschamps as P'tit Pierre (Peter) *Louise Wallon as La Princesse (The Princess) *Yolande Moreau as La Reine (The Queen) *Atmen Kelif as Marcel / Le Cuisinier (The Cook) *Jean-Claude Bolle-Reddat as Le Chambellan (The Chamberlain) *François Toumarkine as Le Bossu (The Hunchback) *Pascal Ternisien as Gaston *Hervé Lassïnce as Maurice / Gardes Ogre (Guard O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
