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Mantaray
A manta ray is a large ray belonging to the genus ''Manta''. Manta Ray or Mantaray may also refer to: * ''Manta'' (platform), a South Korean digital comics platform * ''Manta Ray'' (film), a 2018 Thai film * ''Manta Ray'' (album), a 1994 album by Nan Vernon * ''Mantaray'' (album), a 2007 album by Siouxsie * "Manta Ray" (song), a 2015 song by J. Ralph * "Manta Rays", a 2020 song by Chloe Moriondo * Manta Ray (''Transformers''), a character from ''Transformers: Generation 2'' * Manta Ray, a development of Mako Shark (concept car) Mako Shark I (XP-755) History The XP-755 concept car, also known as the Mako Shark, was designed by Larry Shinoda under the direction of General Motors Styling and Design head Bill Mitchell. With the 1963 Corvette C2 design locked down, in 19 ... * ''The Mantaray'' (show rod), a customized car built in 1963 See also * Manta (other) {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mantaray (album)
''Mantaray'' is the debut solo album by English singer Siouxsie. It was released in September 2007 by W14 Music on Universal Records, four years after the final album of the Creatures, ''Hái!''. After her first solo tour in 2004, Siouxsie wanted to collaborate with other musicians. She met Steve Evans and Charlie Jones, both of them arranged the songs and produced the record. Upon release, ''Mantaray'' was well received by critics, with praise focused on Siouxsie's voice and the different compositional styles. In May 2023, a newly remastered version of ''Mantaray'' will be reissued on CD. Background After the success of her first solo release, the live DVD ''Dreamshow'', which reached the No. 1 position in the UK chart in August 2005, Siouxsie received demos from several composers. Universal soon offered her a new record deal on the label W14, which was about to be created by John Williams - Williams had already previously worked with her for ''Peepshow'' and ''Boomerang''. Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Mantaray (show Rod)
''The Mantaray'' is a show rod built in 1963 by Dean Jeffries. The car won Best Experimental in its debut at the 1964 Pomona car show (at the Winternationals) and the special constructor's award, top non-roadster prize, at the 1964 Oakland Roadster Show. It also appeared on " The Tonight Show" with Steve Allen and in '' Bikini Beach''. Construction details Based on a pre-World War II Maserati racing car, it had a wire-mesh "cage" with the body laid over the bare space frame, with air intakes in the rear quarter panels ahead of the wheels. The car had open wheels and exposed carburetor velocity stacks, as well as exposed distributor. It was painted white. It had lakes pipes. Like a number of other show rods at the time, including ''Silhouette'', it had a bubble canopy. History ''Mantaray'' began as a gift from Jeffries' father: a pre-World War II Maserati racing car. Jeffries built a wire-mesh "cage" and laid the body over the bare space frame. After the car was complet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manta Ray
Manta rays are large rays belonging to the genus ''Mobula'' (formerly its own genus ''Manta''). The larger species, '' M. birostris'', reaches in width, while the smaller, '' M. alfredi'', reaches . Both have triangular Pectoral fin#AnchPectoral, pectoral fins, horn-shaped cephalic fins and large, forward-facing mouths. They are classified among the Myliobatiformes (stingrays and relatives) and are placed in the Family (biology), family Myliobatidae (eagle rays). They have the largest brains and brain to body ratio of all fish, and can pass the mirror test. Mantas are found in warm temperate, subtropical and tropical waters. Both species are Pelagic fish, pelagic; ''M. birostris'' Animal migration, migrates across open oceans, singly or in groups, while ''M. alfredi'' tends to be resident and coastal. They are filter feeders and eat large quantities of zooplankton, which they gather with their open mouths as they swim. However, research suggests that the majority of their die ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manta Ray (album)
''Manta Ray'' is the debut album by Canadian singer-songwriter Nan Vernon, released in 1994. It is her only full-length album released by Anxious Records. Track listing Notes * All the tracks were produced by Dave Stewart who was credited as 'B.B. Watkins'. * "Johnny's Birthday" is sung in German. * "Manta Ray" includes a hidden part of sinister children's laughter near the end. Personnel *Nan Vernon with: *Chris Sheehan - guitar on "Lay Down Joe" and "Manta Ray" *Alex Gifford - saxophone on "Motorcycle" Promotion A single "No More Lullabyes" and its music video were released in 1992. A cover version of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles from their 1968 double album ''The Beatles'' (also known as "the White Album"). It was written by George Harrison, the band's lead guitarist. Harrison wrote "While My ..." was released in 1993, and music videos for singles "Motorcycle" and "Elvis Waits" were rel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manta Ray (Transformers)
Manta rays are large rays belonging to the genus ''Mobula'' (formerly its own genus ''Manta''). The larger species, '' M. birostris'', reaches in width, while the smaller, '' M. alfredi'', reaches . Both have triangular pectoral fins, horn-shaped cephalic fins and large, forward-facing mouths. They are classified among the Myliobatiformes (stingrays and relatives) and are placed in the family Myliobatidae (eagle rays). They have the largest brains and brain to body ratio of all fish, and can pass the mirror test. Mantas are found in warm temperate, subtropical and tropical waters. Both species are pelagic; ''M. birostris'' migrates across open oceans, singly or in groups, while ''M. alfredi'' tends to be resident and coastal. They are filter feeders and eat large quantities of zooplankton, which they gather with their open mouths as they swim. However, research suggests that the majority of their diet (73%) actually comes from mesopelagic sources. Gestation lasts ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manta (platform)
Manta is a South Korean digital comics (or webtoons, webcomics, manhwa) platform owned and operated by RIDI Corporation. It works with its own in-house studio as well as outside partners to create original digital comics. Service Manta is a subscription-based service that allows all members to read unlimited amounts of content on its app at a fixed price. The app is available for Android and iOS devices, and all content can be viewed from its official website. Manta is known to be the first subscription-based webcomic platform in the market. Many of Manta's webcomics share the IP with those in Ridibooks, which is Ridi Corporation's domestic (Korean) business. Main titles of Ridibooks such as 'Under the Oak Tree (상수리 나무 아래)', 'Lady Devil (마귀)' are also well known globally through Manta. The platform now serves both English and Spanish. History Manta was founded by Kisik Bae, Founder and CEO of RIDI Corporation, in November 2020. RIDI Corporatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manta Ray (film)
''Manta Ray'' (Thai: ''Kraben Rahu'') is a 2018 drama film written and directed by Phuttiphong Aroonpheng. It is Aroonpheng's first feature film, following his graduation from Digital Film Academy. The film had its world premiere at the 75th Venice International Film Festival on 7 September 2018 and received the award for the best movie in Orizzonti/ Horizon Prize selection. Aroonpheng also received the Silver Pyramid at the 40th Cairo International Film Festival. The film stars Aphisit Hama, Wanlop Rungkamjad and Rasmee Wayrana in lead roles. The film focuses on the political theme of Rohingyas in a poetic way. French composers Christine Ott and Mathieu Gabry, working as a duet under the name ''Snowdrops'', created an original score for the movie and had been part in the sound design. Thai cutting-room ace Lee Chatametikool was also involved in the project. Cast * Aphisit Hama as Thongchai * Wanlop Rungkamjad as the fisherman * Rasmee Wayrana as Saijai Production ''Manta Ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manta Ray (song)
"Manta Ray" is an original song composed by J. Ralph and Anohni and performed by Anohni. The song was released as the lead single from the soundtrack album of 2015 documentary ''Racing Extinction'' written by Anohni. "Manta Ray" received critical acclaim and was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song at 88th Academy Awards for Anohni and J. Ralph. Composition The lyrics are written and sung by singer Anohni, with the melody and music composed by J. Ralph who also produced the recording. The song was inspired by the mating call of the last individual survivor of the now extinct Kauaʻi ʻōʻō. The music video features magnifications of various marine microorganisms. Awards * 2016: Academy Award for Best Original Song The Academy Award for Best Original Song is one of the awards given annually to people working in the motion picture industry by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). It is presented to the ''songwriters'' who have composed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chloe Moriondo
Chloe Moriondo (stylized in all lowercase as chloe moriondo) (born September 29, 2002) is an American singer-songwriter and YouTuber. Her style blends elements of indie pop and bedroom pop, with the occasional hyperpop. Her YouTube channel, which she began in January 2014, sits at over 3 million subscribers and over 200 million video views. Biography Moriondo was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. She self-released her first studio album, ''Rabbit Hearted'', on July 31, 2018, and her first EP, ''Spirit Orb'', on April 24, 2020. In August 2020, Moriondo was signed to Fueled by Ramen and released "I Want to Be with You". On May 7, 2021, Moriondo released her first studio album, '' Blood Bunny'' with singles "I Want to Be with You" and "Girl on TV". In 2021, she made her late-night debut performing "Bodybag" from her album ''Blood Bunny'' on ''Jimmy Kimmel Live!'' She later performed a variation of "I Want to Be with You" on ''The Late Late Show with James Corden''. She relea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mako Shark (concept Car)
Mako Shark I (XP-755) History The XP-755 concept car, also known as the Mako Shark, was designed by Larry Shinoda Lawrence Kiyoshi (Larry) Shinoda (March 25, 1930 – November 13, 1997) was a noted American automotive designer who was best known for his work on the Chevrolet Corvette and Ford Mustang. Early life and internment He was born in Los Angeles, ... under the direction of General Motors Styling and Design head Bill Mitchell (designer), Bill Mitchell. With the 1963 Corvette C2 design locked down, in 1961 as a concept car, concept for future Chevrolet Corvette the groundwork for the XP-755 was laid down. Building on the design of the 1958 XP-700 "double bubble", the XP-755 added design elements of the soon to be released C2 Corvette. In keeping with the name, the streamlining, pointed snout, and other detailing was partly inspired by the sleek, fast-moving shortfin mako shark. The '61 Corvette tail was given two additional tail lights (six total) for the concept car ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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