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Magnus Carlsson (illustrator)
Magnus Carlsson (born April 20, 1965) is a Swedish illustrator, director and animator. Biography Carlsson was born in Gothemburg, Västra Götaland, and is one of Sweden's best known and most active animators. He started animating professionally in 1988, and has since created a series of animated films and television series. Among other things, he has created ''The Three Friends and Jerry'', which has been distributed to over 100 countries. He also created Radiohead's video for the song "Paranoid Android", for which he was nominated for a number of MTV Video Music Awards. Carlsson has also made the stop-motion animated feature film ''Desmond & the Swamp Barbarian Trap'', which premiered on 19 November 2006. Filmography Television * ''Robin'' (1996) * ''Lisa'' (1998) * ''The Three Friends and Jerry'' (''De tre vännerna och Jerry'') (1998) * ''Da Möb'' (2001) Film * '' Desmond's Trashed Apple Tree'' (''Desmonds trashade äppelträd'') (2004) * ''Desmond & the Swamp Barbar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gothenburg, Västra Götaland
Gothenburg (; abbreviated Gbg; sv, Göteborg ) is the List of urban areas in Sweden by population, second-largest city in Sweden, fifth-largest in the Nordic countries, and Capital city, capital of the Västra Götaland County. It is situated by the Kattegat, on the west coast of Sweden, and has a population of approximately 590,000 in the city proper and about 1.1 million inhabitants in the Metropolitan Gothenburg, metropolitan area. Gothenburg was founded as a heavily fortified, primarily Dutch, trading colony, by royal charter in 1621 by King Gustavus Adolphus. In addition to the generous privileges (e.g. tax relaxation) given to his Dutch allies from the ongoing Thirty Years' War, the king also attracted significant numbers of his German people, German and Scottish people, Scottish allies to populate his only town on the western coast. At a key strategic location at the mouth of the Göta älv, where Scandinavia's largest drainage basin enters the sea, the Port of Gothenbu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sweden
Sweden, formally the Kingdom of Sweden,The United Nations Group of Experts on Geographical Names states that the country's formal name is the Kingdom of SwedenUNGEGN World Geographical Names, Sweden./ref> is a Nordic country located on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. It borders Norway to the west and north, Finland to the east, and is connected to Denmark in the southwest by a bridgetunnel across the Öresund. At , Sweden is the largest Nordic country, the third-largest country in the European Union, and the fifth-largest country in Europe. The capital and largest city is Stockholm. Sweden has a total population of 10.5 million, and a low population density of , with around 87% of Swedes residing in urban areas in the central and southern half of the country. Sweden has a nature dominated by forests and a large amount of lakes, including some of the largest in Europe. Many long rivers run from the Scandes range through the landscape, primarily ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gothenburg
Gothenburg (; abbreviated Gbg; sv, Göteborg ) is the second-largest city in Sweden, fifth-largest in the Nordic countries, and capital of the Västra Götaland County. It is situated by the Kattegat, on the west coast of Sweden, and has a population of approximately 590,000 in the city proper and about 1.1 million inhabitants in the metropolitan area. Gothenburg was founded as a heavily fortified, primarily Dutch, trading colony, by royal charter in 1621 by King Gustavus Adolphus. In addition to the generous privileges (e.g. tax relaxation) given to his Dutch allies from the ongoing Thirty Years' War, the king also attracted significant numbers of his German and Scottish allies to populate his only town on the western coast. At a key strategic location at the mouth of the Göta älv, where Scandinavia's largest drainage basin enters the sea, the Port of Gothenburg is now the largest port in the Nordic countries. Gothenburg is home to many students, as the city includes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Västra Götaland County
Västra Götaland County ( sv, Västra Götalands län) is a county or '' län'' on the western coast of Sweden. The county is the second most populous of Sweden's counties and it comprises 49 municipalities (''kommuner''). Its population of 1,616,000 amounts to 17% of Sweden's population. The formal capital and seat of the governor of Västra Götaland County is Gothenburg. The political capital and seat of the Västra Götaland Regional Council is Vänersborg. The county was established on 1 January 1998, when Älvsborg County, Gothenburg and Bohus County and Skaraborg County were merged. Provinces Sweden's counties are generally of greater importance than its provinces. The counties are the main administrative units for politics and population census counts. Due to its size and young age, the Västra Götaland County has no common heritage. Of cultural and historical significance are the provinces that Västra Götaland County consists of: Västergötland, Bohuslän an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Three Friends And Jerry
''The Three Friends and Jerry'' ''( sv, De tre vännerna och Jerry)'' is a children's animated television series produced by Happy Life and TMO Film GmbH (Germany) in association with Nickelodeon UK and Nickelodeon Germany. The show was created by the Swedish illustrator Magnus Carlsson. HIT Entertainment distributes the series internationally and is listed in the end credits. When HIT Entertainment partnered to launch PBS Kids Sprout in 2005, ''The Three Friends and Jerry'' was made available on Sprout on Demand. Plot Jerry is the new kid in town who does not fit with any of his classmates. This show follows his best attempts to join the 'Three Friends' - Thomas, Eric, and their leader Frank - who do not want him to be part of their group but still let him hang out with them as long as he helps them with their schemes or problems. The friends are often joined by three of their girl classmates: Linda, Mimmi, and Tess and try (and usually fail) to win them over. Usually their anti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Radiohead
Radiohead are an English rock band formed in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, in 1985. The band consists of Thom Yorke (vocals, guitar, piano, keyboards); brothers Jonny Greenwood (lead guitar, keyboards, other instruments) and Colin Greenwood (bass); Ed O'Brien (guitar, backing vocals); and Philip Selway (drums, percussion). They have worked with the producer Nigel Godrich and the cover artist Stanley Donwood since 1994. Radiohead's experimental approach is credited with advancing the sound of alternative rock. Radiohead signed to EMI in 1991 and released their debut album, ''Pablo Honey,'' in 1993; their debut single, " Creep", became a worldwide hit. Radiohead's popularity and critical standing rose with the release of '' The Bends'' in 1995. Radiohead's third album, '' OK Computer'' (1997), brought them international fame; noted for its complex production and themes of modern alienation, it is acclaimed as a landmark record and one of the best albums in popular music. Radiohea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paranoid Android
"Paranoid Android" is a song by English alternative rock band Radiohead, released as the lead single from their third studio album '' OK Computer'' (1997) on 26 May 1997. The lyrics were written by singer Thom Yorke following an unpleasant experience in a Los Angeles bar. The song is over six minutes long and contains four sections. The name is taken from Marvin the Paranoid Android from the science fiction series ''The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.'' "Paranoid Android" charted at number three on the UK Singles Chart, their highest-charting position in the UK to date, and received acclaim from music critics, many of whom compared it to the songs "Happiness Is a Warm Gun" by The Beatles and "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen. The track has appeared regularly on lists of the best songs of all time, including ''NME''s and ''Rolling Stone''s respective 500 Greatest Songs of All Time lists. Its animated music video, directed by Magnus Carlsson, was placed on heavy rotation on MTV, alt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Desmond & The Swamp Barbarian Trap
''Desmond & the Swamp Barbarian Trap'' ( sv, Desmond & träskpatraskfällan) is a Swedish stop motion-animated feature film that premiered on 19 November 2006. Plot The pig Desmond and his friends are haunted by the terrible monster Träskpatraske. Granted, they are not sure he even exists, but who else could have snatched evil Wille's electric guitar, Sebastian Hare's boxing gloves and Bittan Cow's stock of makeup? Cast * Sten Ljunggren as Berättare * Shanti Roney as Desmond Gris * Rikard Wolff as Helmut Sebaot Älg * Ola Rapace as Elaka Wille Räv * Måns Natanaelsson as Sebastian Hare * Anna Blomberg as Bitta Ko och Fru Krokodil * Einar Edsta Carlsson as Lille Fant Krokodil * Rolf Skoglund as Herr Alligator * Lotta Bromé as Märta Elefant Production Animations were made by the Swedish animationstudio Dockhus (Dockhus Animation AB). External links Official site(hosted by the Internet Archive The Internet Archive is an American digital library with the st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robin (TV Series)
''Robin'' is an adult animated sitcom created by Swedish cartoonist Magnus Carlsson and narrated by Dave Avellone. Characters *Robin is the main lead who lives in a run down apartment and collects welfare/workfare. *Benjamin is Robin's best friend. He is a self-described "Cheegro" and drinks heavily. Plot Every episode focused on the titular unemployed Swedish bachelor, in his early 20s and his best friend Benjamin. While neither seem to do anything constructive with their lives, they are involved in several misadventures, mostly resulting in a non sequitur ending. The following episode will feature no mention of past encounters. The pair (or frequently, Robin alone) will have run-ins with the law, encounter drunks, flashers and other uneven characters. Influence In 1997, after seeing Robin on Channel 4, British rock band Radiohead approached Magnus Carlsson to make a music video for their song "Paranoid Android" with Robin in it. Carlsson accepted and came up with the original ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lisa (TV Series)
''Robin'' is an adult animated sitcom created by Swedish cartoonist Magnus Carlsson and narrated by Dave Avellone. Characters *Robin is the main lead who lives in a run down apartment and collects welfare/workfare. *Benjamin is Robin's best friend. He is a self-described "Cheegro" and drinks heavily. Plot Every episode focused on the titular unemployed Swedish bachelor, in his early 20s and his best friend Benjamin. While neither seem to do anything constructive with their lives, they are involved in several misadventures, mostly resulting in a non sequitur ending. The following episode will feature no mention of past encounters. The pair (or frequently, Robin alone) will have run-ins with the law, encounter drunks, flashers and other uneven characters. Influence In 1997, after seeing Robin on Channel 4, British rock band Radiohead approached Magnus Carlsson to make a music video for their song "Paranoid Android" with Robin in it. Carlsson accepted and came up with the original ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Da Möb
''Da Möb'' is a Swedish adult animated series, created by Magnus Carlsson, about three youths who form a rap band called ''Da Möb''. They go on misadventures to try to get a record deal; however, they are unsuccessful, untalented and they are fighting a losing battle to make it in the music business. It aired in the USA from 2001 to 2002 and in Sweden from 2002 to 2003. The name ''Da Mob'' comes from ''The Mob'' with a joke heavy metal umlaut Voice Actors * Jamie Kennedy - Rooster * Stuart Stone - JT * Magnus Uggla - Tom * Tara Strong - Tara Byron, Rooster's sister * Neil Ross - Mr. Byron, Rooster's father * Stephen Fry - Maurice, Mr Byron's butler * Dame Lee - Tupac Shakur, he appears to Rooster in visions through his bathroom mirror * Phil LaMarr - Sir Hamster Booty, a local rapper * Ken Steele - Clive Shuman, a person of power Additional Voices * Adam Lawson - Tara Byron's boyfriend * Iona Morris - Wanda, a reporter * Amy Lyndon - Additional Voices * Natasha Slayton - Tw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Desmond's Trashed Apple Tree
''Desmond's Trashed Apple Tree'' ( sv, Desmonds trashade äppelträd) is a 2004 Swedish animated short film directed by Magnus Carlsson.Desmonds trashade äppelträd' at Swedish Film Institute's webpage Cast *Anna Blomberg as Bittan Ko / Fru Krokodil (voice) *Sten Ljunggren as Narrator *Måns Nathanaelson as Sebastian Hare (voice) *Ola Rapace as Wille (voice) *Shanti Roney as Desmond (voice) *Rikard Wolff Jan Rikard Wolff (8 April 1958 – 17 November 2017) was a Swedish actor and singer. His career included both film roles in ''House of Angels'' and its two sequels and theatre roles such as in '' Waiting for Godot'' at Royal Dramatic Theatre, an ... as Helmut Sebaot (voice) References External links * 2004 animated films 2004 films 2000s animated short films Swedish animated short films 2000s Swedish-language films 2000s Swedish films {{2000s-Sweden-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
