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Derek Deadman
Derek Deadman (11 March 1940 – 22 November 2014) was an English character actor who appeared in numerous British films and television series for 38 years. Family Born in Fulham, Derek Deadman was one of the three sons of George and Edith Deadman. Derek had a son, Jake and two grandsons, Luke and Ari. Television Deadman appeared on television in minor roles before being cast in a more significant part as Rankin in two episodes of the RAF sitcom ''Get Some In!'' in 1975 and 1978. He then played Ringo in 39 of the 66 episodes of the series ''Never the Twain'' between 1981 and 1991. He also played the ruthless Sontaran Commander Stor in the ''Doctor Who'' serial ''The Invasion of Time''. Film His many film appearances include roles in ''The Canterbury Tales'' (1972), ''Queen Kong'' (1976), ''Jabberwocky'' (1977), ''The Glitterball'' (1977), ''The Big Sleep'' (1978), the film version of ''Porridge'' (1979), ''A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square'' (1979), '' The Apple'' (1980), ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fulham
Fulham () is an area of the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham in West London, England, southwest of Charing Cross. It lies on the north bank of the River Thames, bordering Hammersmith, Kensington and Chelsea. The area faces Wandsworth, Putney, Barn Elms and the London Wetland Centre in Barnes. on the far side of the river. First recorded by name in 691, Fulham was a manor and ancient parish which originally included Hammersmith. Between 1900 and 1965, it was the Metropolitan Borough of Fulham, before its merger with the Metropolitan Borough of Hammersmith created the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (known as the London Borough of Hammersmith from 1965 to 1979). The district is split between the western and south-western postal areas. Fulham has a history of industry and enterprise dating back to the 15th century, with pottery, tapestry-weaving, paper-making and brewing in the 17th and 18th centuries in present-day Fulham High Street, and later involvement in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bullshot (film)
''Bullshot'' is a 1983 British comedy film, based on the stage play '' Bullshot Crummond''. The name comes from a parody of the 1929 film ''Bulldog Drummond'' with the lead character having elements of Drummond and Biggles. Plot Captain Hugh "Bullshot" Crummond is a World War I fighter pilot, Olympic athlete, racing driver, and part-time sleuth. He must save the world from the dastardly Count Otto van Bruno, his wartime adversary, and win the heart of the damsel in distress Rosemary Fenton. Cast * Alan Shearman as Captain Hugh "Bullshot" Crummond * Diz White as Rosemary Fenton * Ronald E. House as Count Otto van Bruno * Frances Tomelty as Lenya von Bruno * Michael Aldridge as Professor Rupert Fenton * Christopher Good as Lord Binky Brancaster * Ron Pember as Dobbs * Mel Smith as Crouch * Billy Connolly as Hawkeye McGillicuddy * Geoffrey Bayldon as Colonel Hinchcliff Production The film was produced by George Harrison's company Handmade Films. Shearman and White reprised th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Honest (film)
''Honest'' is a black comedy crime film released in 2000. The film was the directorial debut of ex-Eurythmics member Dave Stewart and starred Peter Facinelli and three members of the British/Canadian girl group All Saints: Melanie Blatt and sisters Nicole and Natalie Appleton. ''Honest'' has been called one of the worst films of all time. Plot The plot follows the antics of three gun-toting, streetwise, saucy sisters in Swinging London in the late 1960s. The film is most notable for the topless scenes by the Appleton sisters. Blatt and the Appletons also contributed to three songs on the film's soundtrack. Reception ''Honest'' received unfavourable reviews with one critic remarking, "It is the worst kind of rubbish, the kind that makes you angry you have wasted 105 minutes of your life." Peter Bradshaw noted ''Honest'' "subscribes to the usual credulous fictions about the charm, glamour and wit of violent criminals, and leaves out these qualities in spades" and added "Howev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prince Of Thieves
''Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves'' is a 1991 American action adventure film based on the English folk tale of Robin Hood that originated in the 12th century. It was directed by Kevin Reynolds and stars Kevin Costner as Robin Hood, Morgan Freeman as Azeem, Christian Slater as Will Scarlett, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio as Marian, and Alan Rickman as the Sheriff of Nottingham. The screenplay was written by Pen Densham and John Watson. The film received mixed reviews from critics, who praised Freeman's and Rickman's performances and the music, but criticized Costner's performance, the screenplay, and the overall execution. Nevertheless, it was a box office success, grossing more than $390 million worldwide, making it the second-highest-grossing film of 1991. Rickman received the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his performance as George, Sheriff of Nottingham. The theme song " (Everything I Do) I Do It for You" by Bryan Adams was nominated for the Academy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Morons From Outer Space
''Morons from Outer Space'' is a 1985 British comedy-science fiction film directed by Mike Hodges and starring Griff Rhys Jones, Mel Smith, Joanne Pearce, Jimmy Nail and James B. Sikking. Plot The story begins on a small spaceship docking with a refuelling station. On board are a group of four aliens called Bernard, Sandra, Desmond, and Julian. During a particularly tedious period of their stay at the station, the other three begin playing with the ship's controls while Bernard is outside playing spaceball. They accidentally disconnect his part of the ship, leaving him stranded while they crash into a large blue planet close by (Earth). The aliens become instant celebrities on arrival, despite being able to bring no great revelation or technical ability to the people of Earth (as is central to the plot of many "aliens on Earth" films). They find a manager (Jones) and become wealthy more or less overnight, packing fans in auditoriums just to see them. Meanwhile, Bernard arrives o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Darwin Adventure
''The Darwin Adventure'' is a 1972 British drama film directed by Jack Couffer and written by William Fairchild. The film stars Nicholas Clay, Susan Macready, Ian Richardson, Christopher Martin, Robert Flemyng and Philip Brack. The film was released on 27 September 1972, by 20th Century Fox. Premise During his 5-year voyage around the world aboard , a young Charles Darwin adventured into the farthest corners of creation in his search for the truth. A truth which at the time shocked and horrified the world.Gibraltar Chronicle newspaper; 29/04/1974; page 5 Plot Cast *Nicholas Clay as Charles Darwin * Susan Macready as Emma Wedgewood Darwin *Ian Richardson as Capt. Fitzroy *Christopher Malcolm as Sullivan *Robert Flemyng as Prof. Henslow *Philip Brack as Thomas Huxley * Michael Malnick as Hooker *Aubrey Woods Aubrey Harold Woods (9 April 1928 – 7 May 2013) was an English actor. Biography and career Woods was born on 9 April 1928 in Edmonton, Middlesex and grew u ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TownNews
TownNews.com, rebranded as ''BLOX Digital'' is a digital media and online publishing company based in Moline, Illinois. The company's products include the BLOX CMS which is commonly used by American newspaper websites. In February 2023, TownNews rebranded as ''BLOX Digital''. History The company was founded by Marc Wilson, Virginia R. Wilson, and Robert P. Dalton as the International Newspaper Network (INN) in 1989 to help newspapers deal with developing technology. over 1,600 newspapers, magazines, radio stations, and TV stations use TownNews.com's products. Products The company's lead product is the BLOX CMS (content management system), which is widely used to produce online and print products. Customers include Lee Enterprises, Berkshire-Hathaway Media, Digital First Media, Adams Publishing Group, Pioneer Newspaper Group, the Evening Post Publishing, and many other groups and independent publications. Organization TownNews.com is headquartered in Moline, Illinois. Executi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Classic Images
''Classic Images'' is a monthly American mail-subscription newspaper in tabloid format, founded in 1962 by film collector Samuel K. Rubin, dedicated to film and television of the "Golden Age". Its offices are located in Muscatine, Iowa and it is published by the Muscatine Journal division of Lee Enterprises, Inc. As of October 2022, there have been 564 issues of ''Classic Images'' published. History and profile ''Classic Images,'' which has readers around the world, was founded in 1962 and was first known as ''The 8mm Collector'' (issues 1-15) and later as ''Classic Film Collector'' (issues 16-60). The magazine under the name ''Classic Film Collector'' was published quarterly in Indiana, Pennsylvania. At first the magazine focused heavily on reviews and information on silent films available on the then flourishing 8mm film home movie market, the performers and filmmakers of the silent period, and leaders and trends in the current home movie industry. Over the years ''Classic Imag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diabetes
Diabetes, also known as diabetes mellitus, is a group of metabolic disorders characterized by a high blood sugar level ( hyperglycemia) over a prolonged period of time. Symptoms often include frequent urination, increased thirst and increased appetite. If left untreated, diabetes can cause many health complications. Acute complications can include diabetic ketoacidosis, hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state, or death. Serious long-term complications include cardiovascular disease, stroke, chronic kidney disease, foot ulcers, damage to the nerves, damage to the eyes, and cognitive impairment. Diabetes is due to either the pancreas not producing enough insulin, or the cells of the body not responding properly to the insulin produced. Insulin is a hormone which is responsible for helping glucose from food get into cells to be used for energy. There are three main types of diabetes mellitus: * Type 1 diabetes results from failure of the pancreas to produce enough insulin due to lo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone (film)
''Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone'' (released in the United States, India and the Philippines as ''Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone'') is a 2001 fantasy film directed by Chris Columbus (filmmaker), Chris Columbus from a screenplay by Steve Kloves, based on the 1997 novel Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, of the same name by J. K. Rowling. It is the first instalment in the Harry Potter (film series), ''Harry Potter'' film series. The film stars Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter (character), Harry Potter, with Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley, and Emma Watson as Hermione Granger. Its story follows Harry's first year at Hogwarts, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry as he discovers that he is a famous magician (fantasy), wizard and begins his formal wizarding education. Warner Bros. Pictures bought the film rights to the book in 1999 for a reported £1 million ($1.65 million). Production began in the United Kingdom in 2000, with Chris Columbus being chosen to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tom (barman)
The following are supporting characters in the '' Harry Potter'' series written by J. K. Rowling. For members of the Order of the Phoenix, Dumbledore's Army, Hogwarts staff, Ministry of Magic, or for Death Eaters, see the respective articles. The Dursleys The Dursley family are Harry Potter's last living relatives. To ensure Harry's safety, Albus Dumbledore placed him in the Dursleys' care when he was a baby. The Dursleys live at Number 4, Privet Drive, Little Whinging in Surrey, England. They are all Muggles, and despise all things related to magic – and anything out of the ordinary in general – and the Wizarding World, especially the Potters. Vernon Dursley Vernon Dursley is Harry's uncle, married to his aunt Petunia. Vernon is described as a big, beefy man, looking somewhat like a walrus, with hardly any neck, and a large moustache. He is very much the head of his family, laying down most of the rules for Harry and doing most of the threatening, as well as sp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Places In Harry Potter
J. K. Rowling's ''Harry Potter'' universe contains numerous settings for the events in her fantasy novels. These locations are categorised as a dwelling, school, shopping district, or government-affiliated locale. Dwellings The Burrow The Weasleys' home, known as the Burrow, is located outside the village of Ottery St Catchpole which is situated alongside the River Otter in Devon, England, also near the home of the Lovegoods, the Diggorys and the Fawcetts. The Burrow was used as the Order of the Phoenix's headquarters, due to the compromised Fidelius Charm placed on 12 Grimmauld Place, in ''Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows'' until it lost its given protection. The Weasley house has seven floors. It is also quite dilapidated, managing to remain standing only by magic. Despite the house's rundown appearance, Harry remarks on his first visit that it was the best house he had ever been in and it becomes his second favourite place in the world (after Hogwarts). The well-hidd ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
