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Lizards (Heroes)
"Lizards" is the second episode of the second season of the NBC superhero drama series ''Heroes''. The episode was written by Michael Green and was directed by Allan Arkush. It originally aired on October 1, 2007. Plot The Irish criminals who found Peter Petrelli shackled inside a cargo container are holding him captive. They violently interrogate him about the missing cargo (a shipment of iPods). Caitlin, the sister of Ricky, the leader of the criminal gang, tends to Peter, who is still unable to remember even his name. Bob, the representative of the Company who hired Mohinder Suresh, sends Mohinder on an assignment, which turns out to be a mission to heal the Haitian. Maya and Alejandro are struggling to get across the border, and are assisted by a woman named Nidia, a family friend. At her house, an unnamed healer tells her that no one can cure her disease, and that her curse is dark enough to kill the Devil himself. Matt Parkman and Detective Fuller visit the roof of the D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heroes (American TV Series)
''Heroes'' is an American superhero drama television series created by Tim Kring that aired on NBC for four seasons from September 25, 2006, to February 8, 2010. The series tells the stories of ordinary people who discover that they have superhuman abilities and how these abilities take effect in the characters' lives as they work together to prevent catastrophic futures. The series emulates the aesthetic style and storytelling of American comic books, using multi-episode story arcs that build upon a larger, more encompassing narrative. It was produced by Tailwind Productions in association with Universal Media Studios. It was filmed primarily in Los Angeles, California. Four complete seasons aired, ending on February 8, 2010. The critically acclaimed first season had a run of 23 episodes and garnered an average of 14.3 million viewers in the United States, receiving the highest rating for an NBC drama premiere in five years. The second season of ''Heroes'' attracted an averag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dianna Agron
Dianna Elise Agron ( ; born April 30, 1986) is an American actress and singer. After primarily dancing and starring in small musical theater productions in her youth, Agron made her screen debut in 2006, and in 2007, she played recurring character Debbie Marshall on ''Heroes'' and had her first leading role as Harper on the MTV series ''It's a Mall World''. In 2009, she took the notable role of the antagonistic but sympathetic head cheerleader Quinn Fabray on the Fox musical comedy-drama series ''Glee''. For her role in the series, she won a SAG Award and, as part of the cast, was nominated for the Brit Award for Best International Breakthrough Act, among other accolades. After ''Glee'' proved to be a breakthrough success, Agron began working more in film, first starring in the popular young adult adaptation ''I Am Number Four'' (2011) as Sarah Hart before taking on films aimed at more diverse audiences, including the 2013 mob-comedy '' The Family'' and 2015's '' Bare''. She ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Petrelli
Peter Petrelli, portrayed by Milo Ventimiglia, is a fictional superhero on the NBC superhero drama series Heroes. He is a hospice nurse-turned-paramedic in his mid-20s with the power to absorb and mimic the powers of other people with special abilities, or powers. Sensitive and compassionate, Peter was initially defined by his complex relationship with his older brother, Nathan. Since that time, Peter has had to deal with the outcomes of the decisions that his abilities force him to make. Towards the end of the first season, Peter absorbs the ability of a man who is practically a ticking time bomb. In desperation all the characters in the series race to try and save New York City in fear that Peter will "blow up" the city like a bomb. Minutes from when he's about to explode, Peter's older brother, Nathan, flies him high above the skyline and saves the people of New York City. Casting Jason La Padura, the casting director for ''Heroes'', stated that the character of Peter Petrell ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heroes (U
Heroes or Héroes may refer to: * Hero, one who displays courage and self-sacrifice for the greater good Film * ''Heroes'' (1977 film), an American drama * ''Heroes'' (2008 film), an Indian Hindi film Gaming * ''Heroes of Might and Magic'' or ''Heroes'', a series of video games *''Heroes of the Storm'' or ''Heroes,'' a 2015 video game * ''Heroes'' (role-playing game) (1979) * '' Heros: The Sanguine Seven'', a 1993 video game * ''Sonic Heroes'', a 2003 video game in the ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' franchise Literature * ''Heroes'' (book series), short novels and plays intended for young boys * ''Heroes'' (comics), a 1996 comic book by DC Comics * ''Heroes'' (novel), a 1998 novel by Robert Cormier * ''Heroes'' (play), a translation by Tom Stoppard of ''Le Vent Des Peupliers'' by Gérald Sibleyras * '' Heroes: Saving Charlie'', a 2007 novel based on the American TV series ''Heroes'' * ''Heroes'', a role-playing game magazine by Avalon Hill * ''Heroes'', a 2018 collection of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Television Drama
In film and television show, television, drama is a category or genre of narrative fiction (or docudrama, semi-fiction) intended to be more serious than humour, humorous in tone. Drama of this kind is usually qualified with additional terms that specify its particular super-genre, macro-genre, or micro-genre, such as soap opera, police procedural, police crime drama, political drama, legal drama, historical drama, domestic drama, teen drama, and comedy-drama (dramedy). These terms tend to indicate a particular Setting (narrative), setting or subject-matter, or else they qualify the otherwise serious tone of a drama with elements that encourage a broader range of Mood (literature), moods. To these ends, a primary element in a drama is the occurrence of Conflict (process), conflict—emotional, social, or otherwise—and its resolution in the course of the storyline. All forms of Film industry, cinema or television that involve Fiction, fictional stories are forms of Drama, dram ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Superhero Fiction
Superhero fiction is a genre of speculative fiction examining the adventure fiction, adventures, personalities and ethics of costumed crime fighters known as superheroes, who often possess Superpower (ability), superhuman powers and battle similarly powered criminals known as supervillains. The genre primarily falls between hard fantasy and soft science fiction spectrum of scientific realism. It is most commonly associated with American comic books, though it has expanded into :Superhero fiction by medium, other media through adaptations and original works. Common plot elements Superheroes A superhero is most often the protagonist of superhero fiction. However, some titles, such as ''Marvels'' by Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross, use superheroes as secondary characters. A superhero (sometimes rendered super-hero or super hero) is a type of stock character possessing "extraordinary or superhuman powers" and dedicated to protecting the public. Since the debut of the prototypical superhe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kindred (Heroes)
"Kindred" is the third episode of the second season of the NBC superhero drama series ''Heroes''. The episode was written by J. J. Philbin and was directed by Paul Edwards. It originally aired on October 8, 2007. Plot Sylar awakens on an island beach, disoriented, next to a woman named Michelle. She explains that she is Candice Wilmer in disguise, and that she is creating the illusion of a tropical paradise while he is recovering from surgeries following his injury. Sylar is dubious, so she dispels the illusion to reveal that they are actually in a small shack in the middle of a forest. While recovering, Sylar discovers that he cannot use any of the abilities he acquired. Michelle explains that his powers will return, with her assistance, but that his wound must heal first. Peter Petrelli tries to figure out how to control his powers, aiding Ricky and his gang in the theft of a large amount of cash. Ricky's brother Will, however, turns traitor and holds Ricky at gunpoint, dema ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Four Months Later
"Four Months Later..." is the first episode of the second season of the NBC superhero drama series ''Heroes''. The episode was written by Tim Kring and was directed by Greg Beeman. It originally aired on September 24, 2007. It was presented on iTunes on September 9 in HD and standard quality for free. Plot The majority of this episode takes place four months after the events of Season 1's finale. In the chronology of the series, the Season 1 finale took place in November 2006, which dates this episode in March 2007. Also, Hiro's scenes take place in 1671. Mohinder Suresh has been traveling around giving speeches about genetically abnormal individuals whom he believes are susceptible to an impending plague, the Shanti virus. He is approached by a strange man named Bob, who offers him a job with the mysterious Company. Bob is shown to be able to turn objects into gold which he uses to provide funds for the company. Afterwards Mohinder is shown calling Noah Bennet, revealing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adetokumboh McCormack
Frederick Adetokumboh M'Cormack (sometimes credited as Ade McCormack, Frederick McCormack, or Adetokumoh McCormack) (February 27, 1982) is a Sierra Leonean-born American actor, known for his roles in the television series ''Lost'' and '' Heroes''. Personal life McCormack was born in Freetown to Sierra Leone Creole parents. He lived in Nigeria and Kenya before attending SUNY Purchase in New York. He currently resides in Los Angeles. Career He has appeared in numerous TV-series, and he portrayed a recurring character on ''Lost'' as Mr. Eko's deceased brother, Yemi. He also portrays the recurring role of Tuko on '' Heroes''. He played Zeze Eto'o in '' 24'', starring Kiefer Sutherland in season 7, episodes 4 and 5. His first feature film was the Academy award-nominated ''Blood Diamond'' (2006), starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Connelly and Djimon Hounsou. Filmography * 2021 ''A Tale Dark & Grimm'' - Lord Meister * 2020 '' Blood of Zeus'' - Kofi * 2019 ''Boxed'' * 2018–2021 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dominic Keating
Dominic Keating (''né'' Power; born 1 July 1961) is a British television, film and theatre actor known for his portrayals of Tony in the Channel 4 sitcom ''Desmond's'' and Lieutenant Malcolm Reed on ''Star Trek: Enterprise''. Early life and education Keating was born Dominic Power in Leicester to an Irish father; his grandfather, a brigadier, was awarded an OBE. His first stage performance was in primary school, as a character in ''The Ragged School''. He then attended Uppingham School. After graduating from the University College London with first class honours in history, he tried various jobs before deciding to be a professional actor. Since there was another Dominic Power already represented by the actor's union Equity, he took his mother's maiden name of Keating. To obtain his Equity card, he worked in a drag act called Feeling Mutual. Career Theatre Keating had success on the UK stage before working as a television and film actor. He originated the roles of Cosmo i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stephen Tobolowsky
Stephen Harold Tobolowsky (born May 30, 1951) is an American character actor. He is known for film roles such as insurance agent Ned Ryerson in ''Groundhog Day'' and amnesiac Sammy Jankis in '' Memento'', as well as such television characters as Commissioner Hugo Jarry ('' Deadwood''), Bob Bishop (''Heroes''), Sandy Ryerson (''Glee''), Stu Beggs (''Californication'' and ''White Famous''), "Action" Jack Barker (''Silicon Valley''), Dr. Leslie Berkowitz ('' One Day at a Time''), and Principal Earl Ball ('' The Goldbergs''). Tobolowsky has a monthly audio podcast, ''The Tobolowsky Files'', of autobiographical stories of his acting and personal life. In 2015, he co-hosted a short-lived second podcast, ''Big Problems – An Advice Podcast'', with David Chen. He has also authored three books: ''The Dangerous Animals Club'', ''Cautionary Tales'', and '' My Adventures With God''. Early life and education Tobolowsky was born in Dallas, Texas, into a Jewish family from Russia and Poland. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yareli Arizmendi
Yareli Arizmendi (1964) is a Mexican actress, writer, and director. Born in Mexico City, Arizmendi went to high school in Kansas (Academy of Mt. St. Scholastica), then received a BA in Political Science and her MFA in Theatre from the graduate acting program at the University of California, San Diego. She played Rosaura in the film '' Like Water for Chocolate'', written by Laura Esquivel and directed by Alfonso Arau. In 1991, Arizmendi married Sergio Arau. Career Arizmendi played Rosaura in the film '' Like Water for Chocolate.'' She also co-wrote, produced, and played Lila Rodriguez in ''A Day Without a Mexican.'' Her one-woman show ''Nostalgia Maldita: 1-900 Mexico'' was performed on a stairmaster. It was featured on the WXEL series ''Heritage''. Arizmendi has appeared on television in '' Six Feet Under'', ''House'', '' The Agency'', '' 24'', and ''Medium'' and on film in ''Don’t Let me Drown'', ''AMERICA'' with Edward James Olmos, and ''Naco es Chido''. She worked with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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