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Jeff Russo
Jeff Russo (born August 31) is an American composer, songwriter, guitarist, vocalist and music producer, and one of the two founding members of American rock band Tonic. He is also a founding member of acoustic rock band Low Stars. Russo is also known for his work as composer on various films and television series, notably '' Snowfall'', '' Fargo'', ''Legion'', and '' Counterpart'', as well as the Star Trek series '' Star Trek: Discovery'', '' Star Trek: Picard'', ''For All Mankind (TV series)'', and '' Star Trek: Strange New Worlds''. He also scored the miniseries ''The Night Of'' and the acclaimed video game ''What Remains of Edith Finch''. For his work on ''Fargo'', he won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Composition for a Limited Series, Movie, or Special in 2017. Biography Russo began his music career as a rock musician. In 2012 he was invited (by his rock-band friends, Wendy & Lisa) to assist in creating the theme music for a planned TV series based on the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tonic (band)
Tonic is an American rock band, formed in 1993 by Emerson Hart and Jeff Russo. Later members have included Dan Lavery, Kevin Shepard, and Dan Rothchild. Signed to a recording contract in 1995, the band released its debut album ''Lemon Parade'' in 1996. The single "If You Could Only See" reached No. 11 on the ''Billboard'' Airplay Hot 100 in 1997, and ''Lemon Parade'' itself reached Music recording sales certification, platinum status. Tonic spent much of the next two years touring, adding to its reputation as a relentlessly gigging band. In addition to extensive touring Tonic produced other work, including songs for feature film soundtracks. After self-producing its 1999 album ''Sugar (Tonic album), Sugar'', Tonic released its third album ''Head on Straight'' in 2002. Tonic received two Grammy nominations from ''Head on Straight'', including one for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal for "Take Me As I Am", and one for Best Rock Album. The band then went on h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United States
The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major unincorporated territories, nine Minor Outlying Islands, and 326 Indian reservations. The United States is also in free association with three Pacific Island sovereign states: the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau. It is the world's third-largest country by both land and total area. It shares land borders with Canada to its north and with Mexico to its south and has maritime borders with the Bahamas, Cuba, Russia, and other nations. With a population of over 333 million, it is the most populous country in the Americas and the third most populous in the world. The national capital of the United States is Washington, D.C. and its most populous city and principal financial center is New York City. Paleo-Americ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
For All Mankind (TV Series)
''For All Mankind'' is an American science fiction drama television series created by Ronald D. Moore, Matt Wolpert and Ben Nedivi and produced for Apple TV+. The series dramatizes an alternate history depicting "what would have happened if the global space race had never ended" after the Soviet Union succeeds in the first crewed Moon landing ahead of the United States. The title is inspired by the lunar plaque left on the moon by the crew of Apollo 11, which reads in part "We Came In Peace For All Mankind". The series stars an ensemble cast including Joel Kinnaman, Michael Dorman, Sarah Jones, Shantel VanSanten, Jodi Balfour, and Wrenn Schmidt. Sonya Walger, and Krys Marshall. Cynthy Wu, Casey W. Johnson and Coral Peña joined the main cast for the second season, while Edi Gathegi joined in the third. The series features historical figures including Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins, Mercury Seven astronaut Deke Slayton, rocket scientist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mary J
Mary may refer to: People * Mary (name), a feminine given name (includes a list of people with the name) Religious contexts * New Testament people named Mary, overview article linking to many of those below * Mary, mother of Jesus, also called the Blessed Virgin Mary * Mary Magdalene, devoted follower of Jesus * Mary of Bethany, follower of Jesus, considered by Western medieval tradition to be the same person as Mary Magdalene * Mary, mother of James * Mary of Clopas, follower of Jesus * Mary, mother of John Mark * Mary of Egypt, patron saint of penitents * Mary of Rome, a New Testament woman * Mary, mother of Zechariah and sister of Moses and Aaron; mostly known by the Hebrew name: Miriam * Mary the Jewess one of the reputed founders of alchemy, referred to by Zosimus. * Mary 2.0, Roman Catholic women's movement * Maryam (surah) "Mary", 19th surah (chapter) of the Qur'an Royalty * Mary, Countess of Blois (1200–1241), daughter of Walter of Avesnes and Margaret of Blois * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Sheehan
Robert Sheehan (born 7 January 1988) is an Irish actor. He is best known for television roles such as Nathan Young in ''Misfits'', Darren Treacy in '' Love/Hate'', and Klaus Hargreeves in ''The Umbrella Academy,'' as well as film roles such as Tom Natsworthy in ''Mortal Engines'' and Simon Lewis in '' The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones''. Sheehan has received multiple Irish Film and Television Award nominations and a British Academy Television Award nomination. In 2020, he was listed as number 41 on ''The Irish Times'' list of Ireland's greatest film actors. Early life Sheehan was born in Portlaoise, County Laois. He is the youngest of three children born to Maria and Joe Sheehan, who was a garda. At school, he played the banjo, the bodhrán, and the spoons, having joked that he was like "''Footloose'' with spoons"; he also participated in Fleadh Cheoil. Sheehan attended St Paul's school in Portlaoise. Unsure of whether acting was a sustainable career choice, he studied ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elliot Page
Elliot Page (formerly Ellen Page; born February 21, 1987) is a Canadian actor. He has received List of awards and nominations received by Elliot Page, various accolades, including an Academy Award for Best Actress, Academy Award nomination, two British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA Awards and Primetime Emmy Award nominations, and a Satellite Award. Page publicly came out as transgender in December 2020. In March 2021, he became the first openly trans man to appear on the cover of ''Time (magazine), Time''. Page first came to recognition for his role in the television franchise ''Pit Pony (film), Pit Pony'' (1997–2000), for which he was nominated for a Young Artist Award, and for his recurring roles in ''Trailer Park Boys'' (2002) and ''ReGenesis'' (2004). One of Page's first roles in a mainstream US-distributed film was in the 2003 made-for-television film ''Going For Broke (2003 film), Going For Broke''. Page had his breakthrough starring in the film ''Hard Candy (film), Hard C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Umbrella Academy (TV Series)
''The Umbrella Academy'' is an American superhero television series based on the comic book series of the same name written by Gerard Way, illustrated by Gabriel Bá, and published by Dark Horse Comics. Created for Netflix by Steve Blackman and developed by Jeremy Slater, it revolves around a dysfunctional family of adopted sibling superheroes who reunite to solve the mystery of their father's death and the threat of an imminent apocalypse. The series is produced by Borderline Entertainment (season 1–2), Irish Cowboy (season 3), Dark Horse Entertainment, and Universal Content Productions. Netflix gave seasons 1 & 2 a TV-14 rating while season 3 received a TV-MA rating. The cast features Elliot Page, Tom Hopper, David Castañeda, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Robert Sheehan, Aidan Gallagher, Cameron Britton, Mary J. Blige, John Magaro, Adam Godley, Colm Feore, Justin H. Min, Ritu Arya, Yusuf Gatewood, Marin Ireland, Kate Walsh, Genesis Rodriguez, and Britne Oldford. The adaptation b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aubrey Plaza
Aubrey Christina Plaza (born June 26, 1984) is an American actress, comedian, and producer. She began her career performing improv and sketch comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater. She starred as April Ludgate on the NBC sitcom '' Parks and Recreation'' from 2009–2015, and featured in the FX drama series ''Legion'' (2017–2019). In 2022, she starred in the second season of the HBO anthology series ''The White Lotus'', for which she received a Golden Globe Award nomination. Plaza had her first leading film role in ''Safety Not Guaranteed'' (2012). She also appeared in the films ''Mystery Team'' (2009), ''Funny People'' (2009), '' Scott Pilgrim vs. the World'' (2010), ''The To Do List'' (2013), '' Life After Beth'' (2014), ''Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates'' (2016), '' Child's Play'' (2019), and ''Happiest Season'' (2020). Plaza has produced and starred in the films '' The Little Hours'' (2017), ''Ingrid Goes West'' (2017), ''Black Bear'' (2020), and '' Emily th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dan Stevens
Daniel Jonathan Stevens (born 10 October 1982) is a British actor and writer. He first drew international attention for his role as Matthew Crawley in the ITV acclaimed period drama series ''Downton Abbey'' (2010–2012). He also starred as David in the thriller film '' The Guest'' (2014), Sir Lancelot in the adventure film '' Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb'' (2014), The Beast/Prince in Disney's live action adaptation of ''Beauty and the Beast'' (2017), Lorin Willis in the biographical legal drama ''Marshall'' (2017), Charles Dickens in the biographical drama '' The Man Who Invented Christmas'' (2017) and Russian Eurovision singer Alexander Lemtov in '' Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga'' (2020). From 2017 to 2019, he starred as David Haller in the FX series ''Legion''. In 2018, he starred in the Netflix horror-thriller ''Apostle''. Early life Stevens was adopted at birth by parents who were both teachers, and grew up in Wales and southeast England. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peabody Award
The George Foster Peabody Awards (or simply Peabody Awards or the Peabodys) program, named for the American businessman and philanthropist George Peabody, honor the most powerful, enlightening, and invigorating stories in television, radio, and online media. The awards were conceived by the National Association of Broadcasters in 1938 as the radio industry’s equivalent of the Pulitzer Prizes. Programs are recognized in seven categories: news, entertainment, documentaries, children's programming, education, interactive programming, and public service. Peabody Award winners include radio and television stations, networks, online media, producing organizations, and individuals from around the world. Established in 1940 by a committee of the National Association of Broadcasters, the Peabody Award was created to honor excellence in radio broadcasting. It is the oldest major electronic media award in the United States. Final Peabody Award winners are selected unanimously by the prog ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fargo (1996 Film)
''Fargo'' is a 1996 black comedy crime film written, produced and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen. Frances McDormand stars as Marge Gunderson, a pregnant Minnesota police chief investigating a triple homicide that takes place after a desperate car salesman (William H. Macy) hires two criminals (Steve Buscemi and Peter Stormare) to kidnap his wife in order to extort a hefty ransom from her wealthy father (Harve Presnell). The film was an American-British co-production. Filmed in the United States during the end of 1995, ''Fargo'' premiered at the 1996 Cannes Film Festival, where Joel Coen won the festival's '' Prix de la mise en scène'' (Best Director Award) and the film was nominated for the Palme d'Or. The film was both a commercial and critical success, earning particular acclaim for the Coens' direction and script and the performances of McDormand, Macy, and Buscemi. ''Fargo'' received seven Oscar nominations at the 69th Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
69th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards
The 69th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards honored the best in artistic and technical achievement in American prime time television programming from June 1, 2016, until May 31, 2017, as chosen by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. The awards were presented across two ceremonies on September 9 and September 10, 2017, and was broadcast by FXX on September 16. The nominations were announced on July 13, 2017. The ceremony is in conjunction with the annual Primetime Emmy Awards and is presented in recognition of technical and other similar achievements in American television programming, including guest acting roles. Winners and nominees Winners are listed first and highlighted in bold: Governors Award * ITVS '' |
