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Kismet (1944 Film)
Kismet may refer to: Comics *Kismet (Marvel Comics), a superheroine * Kismet, Man of Fate, the first Muslim superhero, originally published by Gilberton Publications Film * ''Kismet'' (1920 film), a film starring Otis Skinner and directed by Louis J. Gasnier, based on the 1911 play * ''Kismet'' (1930 film), a film starring Loretta Young and Otis Skinner, also based on the play * ''Kismet'' (1931 film), a film by William Dieterle, also based on the play * ''Kismet'' (1932 film), a Hindi film by Baburao Patel * ''Kismet'' (1943 film), a Hindi film starring Ashok Kumar * ''Kismet'' (1944 film), a film starring Ronald Colman and Marlene Dietrich, also based on the play * ''Kismet'' (1955 film), a film by Vincente Minnelli and based on the 1953 musical * ''Kismet'' (1967 film), an American TV film * ''Kismet'' (1980 film), a Hindi film starring Mithun Chakraborty *''Kismet'', a 1999 American short starring Stephanie Niznik Music * Kismet (band), a 1993–2002 Australian rock group for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kismet (Marvel Comics)
Kismet (), also known as Paragon, Her, and Ayesha (), is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. She exists in Marvel's main shared universe, known as the Marvel Universe. Ayesha appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film ''Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2'', portrayed by Elizabeth Debicki. Publication history The character first appeared as Paragon in ''The Incredible Hulk (comic book), The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 2 Annual #6 and was created by Len Wein, David Anthony Kraft, David Kraft, and Herb Trimpe. She first appeared as Her and Kismet in ''Marvel Two-in-One'' #61, while Ayesha first appeared in ''Fantastic Four (comic book), Fantastic Four'' vol. 3 #11. Fictional character biography Originally known as Paragon, Kismet was the second attempt by the Enclave (comics), Enclave to artificially create a super-powerful being in their Citadel of Science "the Beehive" (their first attempt was Him, later known as Adam Warlock). The Encl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chemirani Ensemble
The Chemirani ensemble is a notable Persian classical music ensemble. ''Accent''. Retrieved 2015-09-05. The group is made of Chemirani family: *Bijan Chemirani *Djamchid Chemirani *Keyvan Chemirani *Maryam Chemirani In 1988, the Chemirani Trio (Bijan, Keyvan and Jamshid) was born and their special chemistry and peerless virtuosity has popularised the zarb. Djamchid Chemirani was born in in 1942. he has studied the zarb, also called the tombak, since the age of eight. His teacher was |
Kismet (robot)
__NOTOC__ Kismet is a robot head made in the 1990s at Massachusetts Institute of Technology by Dr. Cynthia Breazeal as an experiment in affective computing; a machine that can recognize and simulate emotions. The name Kismet comes from a Turkish word meaning "fate" or sometimes "luck". Hardware design and construction In order for Kismet to properly interact with human beings, it contains input devices that give it auditory, visual, and proprioception abilities. Kismet simulates emotion through various facial expressions, vocalizations, and movement. Facial expressions are created through movements of the ears, eyebrows, eyelids, lips, jaw, and head. The cost of physical materials was an estimated US$25,000. In addition to the equipment mentioned above, there are four Motorola 68332s, nine 400 MHz PCs, and another 500 MHz PC.Peter Menzel and Faith D'Aluisio. Robosapiens. Cambridge: The MIT Press, 2000. Pg. 66 Software system Kismet's social intelligence software ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kismet (gameplay Scripting)
Unreal Engine (UE) is a 3D computer graphics game engine developed by Epic Games, first showcased in the 1998 first-person shooter game ''Unreal (1998 video game), Unreal''. Initially developed for Personal computer, PC first-person shooters, it has since been used in a variety of genres of games and has seen adoption by other industries, most notably the film and television industry. Unreal Engine is written in C++ and features a high degree of Software portability, portability, supporting a wide range of Desktop computer, desktop, Mobile phone, mobile, Video game console, console, and virtual reality platforms. The latest generation, Unreal Engine 5, was launched in April 2022. Its source code is available on GitHub after registering an account, and commercial use is granted based on a Royalty payment, royalty model. Epic waives their royalties margin for games until developers have earned in revenue and the fee is waived if developers publish on the Epic Games Store. Ep ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kismet (musical)
''Kismet'' is a musical adapted by Charles Lederer and Luther Davis from the 1911 play of the same name by Edward Knoblock, with lyrics and musical adaptation (as well as some original music) by Robert Wright and George Forrest. The music was mostly adapted from several pieces composed by Alexander Borodin. The story concerns a wily poet who talks his way out of trouble several times; meanwhile, his beautiful daughter meets and falls in love with the young caliph. The musical was first produced on Broadway in 1953 and won the Tony Award for best musical in 1954. It was also successful in London's West End and has been given several revivals. A 1955 film version was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Background The musical was commissioned by Edwin Lester, founder and director of the Los Angeles Civic Light Opera, who conceived of a musical based on the 1911 play '' Kismet'' by Edward Knoblock.Rooney, David''Kismet'' ''Variety'', February 10, 2006, accessed November 28, 2011 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kismet (play)
''Kismet'' is a three-act play written in 1911 by Edward Knoblauch (who later anglicised his name to Edward Knoblock). The title means Fate or Destiny in Turkish and Urdu. The play ran for 330 performances in London and later opened in the United States. It was subsequently revived, and the story was later filmed several times and adapted for the 1953 musical. History ''Kismet'' was first produced by Oscar Asche at the Garrick Theatre, London, on 19 April 1911. Knoblock wrote the play for Asche, with the understanding that Asche could revise it. He shortened and partly re-wrote it and produced it with much success, playing Hajj, the leading man, with Lily Brayton as Marsinah, the leading lady. The costumes were designed by Percy Anderson. The music was composed by Christopher Wilson. The production ran for 330 performancess. The play was then accepted by the Theatrical Syndicate, and staged at the Knickerbocker Theatre in New York, produced by Harrison Grey Fiske. It op ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kismet, New York
Kismet is a hamlet in the town of Islip, Suffolk County, New York, United States. It is the westernmost beach community on Fire Island, immediately west of Saltaire and east of the Fire Island Light. Kismet is accessible by road or on foot via Robert Moses State Park to the west, or by ferry ( Fire Island Ferries) from Bay Shore on Long Island. Facilities in Kismet include a marina, a few stores (the Kismet Market, Beach & Vine Wines & Spirits and the Red Wagon Emporium), Margarita Villas LLC Vacation Rentals, and three restaurants, Fire Island Tap (located at Margarita Villas), the Kismet Inn and the Surf's Out. Education Residents are zoned to the Fire Island School District. Students attend the Woodhull School (PK-6), and then may choose either Bay Shore School District or Islip School District for secondary education. Their respective high schools are Bay Shore High School and Islip High School Islip High School is the public high school in Islip, in Suffolk County, New ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kismet, Kansas
Kismet is a city in Seward County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 340. History The first post office in Kismet was established in November 1888. Geography Kismet is located at (37.205043, -100.701081). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 459 people, 145 households, and 115 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 155 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 86.1% White, 0.7% African American, 1.5% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 9.4% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 35.5% of the population. There were 145 households, of which 48.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.6% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.8% had a male h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kismet, California
The Valley Division of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway ran from San Francisco to Barstow in California. It is now part of the BNSF Railway's Stockton Subdivision and Bakersfield Subdivision.Santa Fe Salute Part 2 Daylight Productions (video), Retrieved 23 February 2021 Much of the line, south to Bakersfield, was constructed in the 1890s as part of the . The Valley Division and Los Angeles Division were merged into the "California Division" in 1988. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Silent Sanctuary
Silent Sanctuary is a 6-piece Filipino rock band that was formed in Metro Manila, Philippines in 2001. Five studio albums have been released by the band throughout its career. History Silent Sanctuary was formed in 2001 with three founding members Norman Dellosa (vocals, guitars), Paolo Legaspi (bass guitar, backing vocals), and Allen Calixto (drums). As a growing band, they experimented in their music by mixing in classical instruments to make a unique sound, adding the fourth member, Norman's high school classmate Anjo Inacay (cellist) to the line-up. In 2002, they were asked to guest in UnTV's ''In the Raw'' where Anjo asked Jett Ramirez to create string arrangements for their performance. More string instrumentalists joined them during that single episode. Later, Jett Ramirez (violist) and Chino David (violinist) were both asked as formal members of the band. The name Silent Sanctuary was coined by Dellosa. In February 2004, they released an independently produced full-length ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harum Scarum (soundtrack)
''Harum Scarum'' is the eleventh soundtrack album by American singer and musician Elvis Presley, released by RCA Victor in mono and stereo, LPM/LSP 3468, in November 1965. It is the soundtrack to the 1965 film of the same name starring Presley. Recording sessions took place at RCA Studio B in Nashville, Tennessee, on February 24, 25, and 26, 1965. It peaked at number eight on the Top LP's chart. Content Although 1965 had seen the release of '' Elvis for Everyone'', a studio album which was actually recorded over a ten-year period dating back to Presley's first recordings from Sun Studios in Memphis, and a surprising worldwide hit with a five-year-old Gospel track, "Crying In The Chapel", it was back to the grind of making soundtracks. Elvis continued to grumble about the material and the continued pressure put on the stable of songwriters corralled by Freddy Bienstock — the writing team of Giant, Baum, and Kaye alone had provided 17 of 47 songs on the past four soundtracks i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Silverthorn (album)
''Silverthorn'' is the tenth studio album by the American power metal band Kamelot. The album was released on the Steamhammer label, a division of SPV, in October 2012 worldwide. It is the first album to feature Tommy Karevik as the lead singer and their third concept album, after ''Epica'' (2003) and ''The Black Halo'' (2005). The concept and story are original, and features a 19th-century little girl named Jolee, who dies in a tragic accident witnessed by her twin brothers. The story deals with how the girl's affluent family handles the tragic event, leading to cover-ups, secrets, and betrayal. The cover by Stefan Heilemann shows Jolee, the main character and angel of afterlife, as an adult. Music video A music video was released for the promotional single "Sacrimony (Angel of Afterlife)". The video focuses on the story, mainly on the death of the main character, Jolee. The first part of the video takes place in 1863, with Jolee's two brothers flying a kite on the roof of their ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
