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James Kahn
James Kahn (born December 30, 1947) is an American medical specialist and writer, best known for his novelization of ''Return of the Jedi''. Born in Chicago, Kahn received a degree in medical studies from the University of Chicago. His post-graduate training, specializing in Emergency Medicine, was completed at USC–LA County Hospital and UCLA. His original work includes three novels in the ''New World'' series: ''World Enough, and Time'' (1980), ''Time's Dark Laughter'' (1982), and ''Timefall'' (1987). As well as ''Return of the Jedi'', he wrote the novelizations of the films '' Poltergeist'' and '' Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom''. He has also written for well-known television series such as '' Melrose Place'' and '' Star Trek: The Next Generation''. He was the producer of ''Melrose Place'' from 1996 to 1998. Early life James Kahn was born in Chicago in 1947, and began playing the guitar at age 12. He graduated from Maine Township High School West in 1965; then attende ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Novelization
A novelization (or novelisation) is a derivative novel that adapts the story of a work created for another medium, such as a film, TV series, stage play, comic book or video game. Film novelizations were particularly popular before the advent of home video, but continue to find commercial success as part of marketing campaigns for major films. They are often written by accomplished writers based on an early draft of the film's script and on a tight deadline. History and purpose Novelizations of films began to be produced in the 1910s and 1920s for silent films such as ''Les Vampires'' (1915–16) and '' London After Midnight'' (1927). One of the first films with spoken dialogue to be novelized was ''King Kong'' (1933). Film novelizations were especially profitable during the 1970s before home video became available, as they were then the only way to re-experience popular movies other than television airing or a rerelease in theaters. The novelizations of ''Star Wars'' (1977), '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steven Spielberg
Steven Allan Spielberg (; born December 18, 1946) is an American director, writer, and producer. A major figure of the New Hollywood era and pioneer of the modern blockbuster, he is the most commercially successful director of all time. Spielberg is the recipient of various accolades, including three Academy Awards, a Kennedy Center honor, a Cecil B. DeMille Award, and an AFI Life Achievement Award. Seven of his films been inducted into the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress. Spielberg was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and grew up in Phoenix, Arizona. He moved to California and studied film in college. After directing several episodes for television including ''Night Gallery'' and '' Columbo'', he directed the television film ''Duel'' (1971) which gained acclaim from critics and audiences. He made his directorial film debut with ''The Sugarland Express'' (1974), and became a household name with the 1975 summer blockbuster ''Jaws''. He then directed box office succe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Other Side
The Other Side, Other Side or Otherside may refer to: Film, television and radio Films * ''The Other Side'' (1931 film), a German film directed by Heinz Paul * ''The Other Side'' a 1999 film by director Peter Flinth * ''The Other Side'' a 2000 Spanish film nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay at the 15th Goya Awards * ''The Other Side'' (2006 film), an action-horror film directed by Gregg Bishop * ''The Other Side'', a 2010 short film starring Abigail Mavity * ''The Other Side'' (2011 film), a comedy directed by David Michaels * ''The Other Side'' (2012 film), a short film directed by Muhammad Danish Qasim * ''The Other Side'' (2015 film), a French-Italian documentary film on Louisiana, U.S. * ''Ferocious Planet'' or ''The Other Side'', a 2011 science fiction TV movie * '' Poltergeist II: The Other Side'', a 1986 horror film Television and radio series * ''The Other Side with Steve Godfrey'', an American radio show * ''The Other Side'', a 1992 UK one-off TV drama written by D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Return Of The Jedi (novel)
''Return of the Jedi'' is a science-fiction novel, written by James Kahn and published on May 12, 1983 by Del Rey. It is based on the script of the film of the same name. According to ''Publishers Weekly'', it was the bestselling novel of that year. Characters Differences from the film *When Leia is captured by Jabba, instead of him saying, "I'm sure," to her warning of her powerful friends, he says, "I'm sure, but in the meantime, I shall thoroughly enjoy the pleasure of your company." Additionally, instead of simply licking his lips as seen in the movie, he is described as planting "a beastly kiss squarely on the Princess's lips". *On the cover art, the laser light of Luke's lightsaber is blue, but in the film it is green. *Obi-Wan Kenobi's account of Luke's parental history is expanded; Obi-Wan states that Owen Lars was his own brother, and that Luke and Leia's mother died when they were four (a premise later overwritten by the prequel trilogy, in which Owen Lars is seen t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roadhouse Full Of Blues
Roadhouse may refer to: Film * ''Road House'' (1928 film), an American silent drama * ''Road House'' (1934 film), a British comedy crime film * ''Road House'' (1948 film), an American film noir * ''Road House'' (1989 film), an American action film ** ''Road House 2'', a 2006 sequel ** ''Road House'' (upcoming film), a remake of the 1989 film * ''Roadhouse 66'', a 1984 American film Music * Roadhouse (band), a British rock band * ''Roadhouse'' (Ruth Cameron album), 1999 * ''Roadhouse'', a 1988 album by John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band * "Road House", a song by the Flamin' Groovies' on the 1970 album ''Flamingo'' Plays * ''Road House'' (play), a 1932 work by Walter C. Hackett Other uses * Roadhouse (premises), a mixed-use premises to service passing travellers * Receiving house, or roadhouse, a theatre for touring theatre companies * The Roadhouse, an American radio station See also * "Roadhouse Blues", a 1970 song by The Doors * Logan's Roadhouse, an Ameri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Waterline
The waterline is the line where the hull of a ship meets the surface of the water. Specifically, it is also the name of a special marking, also known as an international load line, Plimsoll line and water line (positioned amidships), that indicates the draft of the ship and the legal limit to which a ship may be loaded for specific water types and temperatures in order to safely maintain buoyancy, particularly with regard to the hazard of waves that may arise. Varying water temperatures will affect a ship's draft, because warm water is less dense than cold water, providing less buoyancy. In the same way, fresh water is less dense than salinated or seawater with a similar lessening effect upon buoyancy. For vessels with displacement hulls, the hull speed is defined by, among other things, the waterline length. In a sailing boat, the waterline length can change significantly as the boat heels, and can dynamically affect the speed of the boat. A waterline can also refer to any l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
All My Children
''All My Children'' (often shortened to ''AMC'') is an American television soap opera that aired on American Broadcasting Company, ABC from January 5, 1970, to September 23, 2011, and on The Online Network (TOLN) from April 29 to September 2, 2013, via Hulu, Hulu Plus, and iTunes. Created by Agnes Nixon, ''All My Children'' is set in Pine Valley, Pennsylvania, a fictional suburb of Philadelphia, which is modeled on the actual Philadelphia suburb of Rosemont, Pennsylvania, Rosemont. The original series featured Susan Lucci as Erica Kane, one of daytime television's most popular characters. The title of the series refers to the bonds of humanity. ''All My Children'' was the first new network daytime drama to debut in the 1970s. Originally owned by Creative Horizons, Inc., the company created by Nixon and her husband, Bob, the show was sold to ABC in January 1975. The series started at a half-hour in per-installment length, then was expanded to a full hour on April 25, 1977. Earlier ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Voyager
Voyager may refer to: Science and Astronomy * Voyager 1 – a space probe launched by NASA September 5, 1977 as part of the Voyager program. * Voyager 2 – a space probe launched by NASA on August 20, 1977. Computing and communications * LG Voyager, a mobile phone model manufactured by LG Electronics * NCR Voyager, a computer platform produced by NCR Corporation * Voyager (computer worm), a computer worm affecting Oracle databases * Voyager (library program), the integrated library system from Ex Libris Group * Voyager (web browser), a web browser for Amiga computers * HP Voyager series, code name for the Hewlett-Packard series of handheld programmable calculators including the HP-10C/11C/12C/15C/16C Transport Air * Airbus Voyager, Royal Air Force version of the Airbus A330 MRTT * Frequent flyer program of South African Airways * Egvoyager Voyager 203, an Italian ultralight aircraft * Raj Hamsa Voyager, an Indian ultralight trike design * Rutan Voyager, the first airplane ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Warrior Princess
Warrior Princess may refer to: *"Warrior Princess", the 2014 Mongolian hit film about the life of Queen Anu *'' Xena: Warrior Princess'', a 1995-2001 American television series ** "The Warrior Princess" (''Hercules: The Legendary Journeys''), an episode of ''Hercules: The Legendary Journeys'' ** ''Xena: Warrior Princess'' (comics) *'' X-wing Rogue Squadron: The Warrior Princess'', a 1996 story arc of the ''X-wing: Rogue Squadron'' comics series *'' Diana: Warrior Princess'', a 2003 roleplaying game by Heliograph Incorporated *''Warrior Princess: A U.S. Navy SEAL's Journey to Coming out Transgender'', a 2013 memoir of Kristin Beck, a former United States Navy SEAL who came out as a trans woman *nickname of English professional kickboxer Ruqsana Begum (born 1983) See also *Women warriors in literature and culture *List of female action heroes *List of women warriors in folklore This is a list of women who engaged in war, found throughout mythology and folklore, studied in fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Shatner
William Shatner (born March 22, 1931) is a Canadian actor. In a career spanning seven decades, he is best known for his portrayal of James T. Kirk in the ''Star Trek'' franchise, from his 1965 debut as the captain of the starship USS Enterprise (NCC-1701), ''Enterprise'' in the Where No Man Has Gone Before, second pilot of the Star Trek: The Original Series, first ''Star Trek'' television series to his final appearance as Captain Kirk in the seventh ''Star Trek'' feature film, ''Star Trek Generations'' (1994). Shatner began his screen acting career in Canadian films and television productions before moving into guest-starring roles in various US television shows. He appeared as James Kirk in all the episodes of ''Star Trek: The Original Series'', 21 of the 22 episodes of ''Star Trek: The Animated Series'', and the first seven List of Star Trek films, ''Star Trek'' movies. He has written a series of books chronicling his experiences before, during and after his time in a Starfl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TekWar (TV Series)
''TekWar'' is a television series, based on the ''TekWar'' novels ghost-written by Ron Goulart from outlines by William Shatner and developed for television by Stephen Roloff. The series follows Jake Cardigan (played by Greg Evigan), a former police officer turned private investigator working for Cosmos, a private security firm owned and operated by Walter Bascom. The series was broadcast in Canada on CTV and in the United States on USA Network and the Sci Fi Channel. The series, which was a co-production between Atlantis Films and Universal Television premiered on January 17, 1994 and ended on February 9, 1996. Overview Set in the year 2044, the series follows Jake Cardigan, a former police officer who lost his badge after being framed for dealing in ''tek'' (an illicit narcotic-like substance) and murdering his fellow officers on a bust. Sentenced to fifteen years in cryo-detainment, Jake is released after four years, three months, and twenty-seven days. Shortly after his rele ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beyond Reality (TV Series)
''Beyond Reality'' is a science fiction television series which originally aired between October 4, 1991 and March 20, 1993. The series is about two university parapsychologists (Shari Belafonte and Carl Marotte) who investigate reports of paranormal phenomena A phenomenon ( : phenomena) is an observable event. The term came into its modern philosophical usage through Immanuel Kant, who contrasted it with the noumenon, which ''cannot'' be directly observed. Kant was heavily influenced by Gottfried W ... that occur in ordinary people's lives. Episodes Home media Mill Creek Entertainment released the complete first season on DVD in Region 1 on January 23, 2007. References External links * 1990s Canadian science fiction television series 1991 Canadian television series debuts 1993 Canadian television series endings USA Network original programming Television shows filmed in Toronto {{Canada-nonfiction-tv-prog-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
