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The ''Death Race'' series is a car combat franchise encompassing a series of films and other media centered on a reality show set in a prison, where inmates race against each other in order to win their freedom. Films ''Death Race 2000'' (1975) ''Death Race 2000'' is a 1975 cult action film. In the near future, the ultimate sporting event is the Death Race. Contestants score points for running people down as they speed across the country. The sport has crazed fans who sacrifice themselves to the drivers. A covert group is trying to bring an end to the immoral Death Race and has infiltrated one of their followers into the race as a navigator of the top driver. In the end, the lives of the competitors, the President and the Death Race itself are in peril. The screenplay was based on the short story "The Racer" by Ib Melchior.Bosnan, John & Nichols, Peter "Death Race 2000" in Clute, John & Nichols, Peter eds. (1998) ''The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction'' (2nd edition) Orbit ''Deat ...
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Bloody Disgusting
Bloody Disgusting is an American multi-media company, which began as a horror genre-focused news site/website specializing in information services that covered various horror medias, including: film, television, video games, comics, and music. The company expanded into other media including advertising, podcast networking, film, television, streaming media, and management. The film production studio developed and produced the ''V/H/S'' franchise, a collection of six found footage films, two spin-off films, and one miniseries. History Bloody Disgusting was founded in 2001 by Brad Miska (under the pseudonym "Mr. Disgusting") and Tom Owen, who run the site along with current managing editor John Squires. By 2007, the site had 1.5 million unique visitors and 20 million page views each month. In September 2007 a minority stake was purchased by The Collective, a Beverly Hills–based management company. In 2011 Bloody Disgusting began distributing and producing films that ha ...
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David Carradine
David Carradine ( ; born John Arthur Carradine Jr.; December 8, 1936 – June 3, 2009) was an American actor best known for playing martial arts roles. He is perhaps best known as the star of the 1970s television series ''Kung Fu'', playing Kwai Chang Caine, a peace-loving Shaolin monk travelling through the American Old West. He also portrayed the title character in both of the ''Kill Bill'' films. He appeared in two Martin Scorsese films: ''Boxcar Bertha'' and ''Mean Streets''. David Carradine was a member of the Carradine family of actors that began with his father, John Carradine. The elder Carradine's acting career, which included major and minor roles on stage, television, and in cinema, spanned more than four decades. A prolific "B" movie actor, David Carradine appeared in more than 100 feature films in a career spanning more than six decades. He received nominations for a Golden Globe Award and an Emmy Award for his work on ''Kung Fu'', and received three add ...
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Frankenstein (Death Race)
Frankenstein is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the ''Death Race'' franchise. Within the film universe, the character is an alias taken on by other characters who participate in the titular race. The character has been played by David Carradine, Jason Statham, Luke Goss, Dougray Scott, Manu Bennett, and Velislav Pavlov. Character biography ''Death Race 2000'' (1975) In the original 1975 film, Frankenstein is portrayed as the reigning champion of the Transcontinental Road Race, an annual gladiator-style cross-country race. A symbol of the ruling totalitarian government, he is a feared racer who is purported to be half-man, half-machine. In reality, it turns out that there have been several Frankensteins over the years – each one recruited by the government to replace their injured or killed predecessors. In this way, with each man donning the same alias and disguise, Frankenstein seems to be an unkillable opponent who survives any crash or injury. The curren ...
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Beyond Anarchy
Beyond may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Films * ''Beyond'' (1921 film), an American silent film * ''Beyond'' (2000 film), a Danish film directed by Åke Sandgren, OT: ''Dykkerne'' * ''Beyond'' (2010 film), a Swedish film directed by Pernilla August, OT: ''Svinalängorna'' * ''Beyond'' (2012 film), an American thriller directed by Josef Rusnak * ''Beyond'' (2014 film), a British science fiction film * "Beyond" (''The Animatrix''), a segment of the short-film collection ''The Animatrix'' *'' Star Trek Beyond'', a 2016 American science fiction film in the ''Star Trek'' film franchise Games *Beyond Games, a U.S. video game developer founded in 1992 *Beyond Software, a 1980s UK video game developer *'' Beyond: Two Souls'', a video game for the PlayStation 3, developed by Quantic Dream *''Beyond the Supernatural'', a 1980s role-playing game *Stormfront Studios, a U.S. video game developer originally named Beyond Software 1988–1991 Literature * ''Beyond'' (book), a 20 ...
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Inferno
Inferno may refer to: * Hell, an afterlife place of suffering * Conflagration, a large uncontrolled fire Film * '' L'Inferno'', a 1911 Italian film * ''Inferno'' (1953 film), a film noir by Roy Ward Baker * ''Inferno'' (1973 film), a German television movie starring Georgette Anys and Georg Årlin * ''Inferno'' (1980 film), an Italian horror film by Dario Argento * ''Inferno'' (1995 film), directed by Peter Keglevic, and starring Emma Sjöberg * ''Inferno'' (1997 film), starring Don "The Dragon" Wilson * ''Inferno'' (1998 film), a TV movie directed by Ian Barry * ''Inferno'' (1999 film), starring Jean-Claude Van Damme * ''Inferno'' (1999 Portuguese film), a 1999 Portuguese film directed by Joaquim Leitão, and starring Nicolau Breyner * ''Inferno'' (2000 film), or ''Pilgrim'', 2000 film directed by Harley Cokeliss * ''Inferno'' (2001 film), a British "short" movie directed by Paul Kousoulides * ''Inferno'', a 2002 film directed by Dusty Nelson, and starring Jeff Fah ...
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Death Race 2
''Death Race 2'' is a 2010 American science fiction action film directed by Roel Reiné, written by Tony Giglio and Paul W. S. Anderson. It is the second installment in the ''Death Race'' film series. The film serves as a prequel to '' Death Race'' (2008) and was released directly to video on 27 December 2010. The film is followed by a sequel '' Death Race 3: Inferno'' (2013) The film explores the origins of the first "Frankenstein" car driver, Carl "Luke" Lucas (Luke Goss). Alongside Goss, the film also stars Fred Koehler, Tanit Phoenix, Robin Shou, Lauren Cohan, Danny Trejo, Ving Rhames and Sean Bean as the villain. The film received a generally negative critical reaction. Plot Getaway driver Carl "Luke" Lucas is arrested after a robbery for his crime boss Markus Kane goes wrong. As his accomplices are robbing the bank, two officers casually enter the building. Luke tells them to abort, but they refuse; Luke intervenes, but it results in the death of one of the three accom ...
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Death Race (2008 Film)
''Death Race'' is a 2008 dystopian action thriller film written and directed by Paul W. S. Anderson. It stars Jason Statham, Tyrese Gibson, Ian McShane, and Joan Allen. Though referred to as a remake of the 1975 film ''Death Race 2000'' (which in turn is based on Ib Melchior's short story "The Racer") in reviews and marketing materials, director Paul W. S. Anderson stated in the DVD commentary that he thought of the film as something of a prequel. A remake had been in development since 2002, though production was delayed by disapproval of early screenplays, then placed in turnaround following a dispute between Paramount Pictures and the producer duo Tom Cruise and Paula Wagner (the latter was the producer without Cruise in the film). ''Death Race'' was acquired by Universal Pictures, and Anderson re-joined the project to write and direct. Filming began in Montreal in August 2007, and the completed project was released on August 22, 2008. The film received mixed reviews from crit ...
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Death Race 2000
''Death Race 2000'' is a 1975 American science fiction action film produced by Roger Corman, directed by Paul Bartel, and starring David Carradine. The film takes place in a dystopian American society in the year 2000, where the murderous Transcontinental Road Race has become a form of national entertainment. The screenplay is based on the short story ''The Racer'' by Ib Melchior.Bosnan, John and Nichols, Peter, "Death Race 2000" in Clute, John and Nichols, Peter, eds. (1998) ''The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction'' (2nd edition) Orbit Plot After the "World Crash of '79", massive civil unrest and economic ruin occurs. The United States government is restructured into a totalitarian regime under martial law. To pacify the population, the government has created the Transcontinental Road Race, where a group of drivers race across the country in their high-powered cars and which is infamous for violence, gore, and innocent pedestrians being struck and killed for bonus points. In the ye ...
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Danny Glover
Danny Lebern Glover (; born July 22, 1946) is an American actor, film director, and political activist. He is widely known for his lead role as Roger Murtaugh in the ''Lethal Weapon'' film series. He also had leading roles in his films included ''The Color Purple'', ''To Sleep with Anger'', ''Predator 2'', '' Angels in the Outfield'', and ''Operation Dumbo Drop''. Glover has prominent supporting roles in '' Silverado'', ''Witness'', '' A Rage in Harlem'', ''Dreamgirls'', ''Shooter'', '' Death at a Funeral'', ''Beyond the Lights'', ''Saw'', ''Sorry to Bother You'', '' The Last Black Man in San Francisco'', '' The Dead Don't Die'', ''Lonesome Dove'' and '' Jumanji: The Next Level''. He is also an active supporter of various political causes. In 2022, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences honored Glover with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award. Additionally, Glover has received numerous accolades, including the NAACP's President's Award and the Cuban National Medal o ...
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Christine Marzano
Christine Marzano (born September 5, 1986)Simon Keegan"Who is Stephen Merchant's stunning new girlfriend Christine Marzano?"''Daily Mirror'', June 28, 2015. is the CEO and founder of an LA-based, fashion, tech company BODS. She is a former model and actress. Early life and education Marzano was born in Brooklyn, New York to an Italian father and an Irish mother. She received a bachelor's degree in psychology and neuroscience from Princeton University, and later studied Shakespeare at the British American Drama Academy in London.Ruth O'Connor"Christine Marzano: a model student actor,"''The Irish Times'', July 27, 2013.Vanessa Butler"Femme on Fire: Christine Marzano," ''Playboy'', August 7, 2013. Career Modeling She walked the International runways for Christian Dior, YSL, Gucci, Fendi, Balmain, John Galliano, Thierry Mugler, Giorgio Armani, MaxMara, Peter Som, Dries Van Noten, and many more. Acting While modeling, Marzano began serious acting training, and appeared in nume ...
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Zach McGowan
Zach McGowan (born May 5, 1980) is an American film, television and voice actor. He is known for his roles in television series '' Shameless'' as Jody, ''Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'' as Anton Ivanov/The Superior, '' Black Sails'' as Charles Vane, and ''The 100'' as Roan. Other highlights include parts in the films ''Terminator Salvation'', '' The Hunt for Eagle One'', and the sequel '' The Hunt for Eagle One: Crash Point''. He guest-starred in the television series ''Numbers'', ''CSI: Miami'', and ''Cold Case'', with voice-over work for the ''Scream Awards'', ''Animal Planet'' and the video games '' Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier'', '' Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City'', and ''Iron Man''. Early life McGowan was raised in New York. He attended Ethical Culture Fieldston School from kindergarten through senior year in high school, where he was the captain of the football and ice hockey teams and a member of the drama and theater societies. He graduated in 2002 from Carlet ...
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