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Martin Dejdar
Martin Dejdar (born 11 March 1965) is a Czech actor, writer, comedian, director, television presenter, producer and entertainer. Career He graduated from the Theatre Faculty of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague, from which he holds a Magister degree. Dejdar is known for his numerous starring roles both comedic and dramatic in theatre, television and film. A hard-working method actor known for his resolute devotion and research for his roles, Dejdar is considered to be one of the most prominent actors of his generation. Since his debut in 1979, he has amassed over one hundred television and film credits. His lead film roles in '' Why?'', ''Big Beat'' and ''The Manor'' made him a household name in the Czechoslovakia. He also portrayed Karl Rossmann in the Czech adaptation of Kafka's novel ''Amerika''. He won the 1995 Czech Lion for Best Actor, for his performance in the film ''Učitel tance''. On stage, he gained acclaim for his performances at Studio Ypsilon, The Summer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vysoké Mýto
Vysoké Mýto (; german: Hohenmaut, also ''Hohenmauth'') is a town in Ústí nad Orlicí District in the Pardubice Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 12,000 inhabitants. Its town square is the largest example of its type in the country. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected by law as an Cultural monument (Czech Republic)#Monument zones, urban monument zone. Administrative parts Vysoké Mýto is made up of town parts of Choceňské Předměstí, Litomyšlské Předměstí, Pražské Předměstí and Vysoké Mýto-Město, and villages of Brteč, Domoradice, Knířov, Lhůta, Svařeň and Vanice. Etymology The predecessor of the town was a small settlement by a trade route called ''Mýto'' (literally "Toll (fee), toll"). After a new town was founded, it adopted the privilege of collecting the toll. The old settlement was renamed to ''Staré Mýto'' ("Old Toll") and the new town was called ''Vysoké Mýto'' ("High Toll"), probably referring to its locat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anna Karenina
''Anna Karenina'' ( rus, «Анна Каренина», p=ˈanːə kɐˈrʲenʲɪnə) is a novel by the Russian author Leo Tolstoy, first published in book form in 1878. Widely considered to be one of the greatest works of literature ever written, Tolstoy himself called it his first true novel. It was initially released in serial installments from 1875 to 1877, all but the last part appearing in the periodical ''The Russian Messenger.'' A complex novel in eight parts, with more than a dozen major characters, ''Anna Karenina'' is often published in more than 800 pages. It deals with themes of betrayal, faith, family, marriage, Imperial Russian society, desire, and rural vs. city life. The story centers on an extramarital affair between Anna and dashing cavalry officer Count Alexei Kirillovich Vronsky that scandalizes the social circles of Saint Petersburg and forces the young lovers to flee to Italy in a search for happiness, but after they return to Russia, their lives further un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King Louie
King Louie is a fictional character introduced in Walt Disney's 1967 animated musical film ''The Jungle Book''. He is an Orangutan who leads other jungle primates and wants to become more human-like by gaining knowledge of fire from Mowgli. Louie is an original character not featured in Rudyard Kipling's original works. The filmmakers originally considered Louis Armstrong for the role, but fearing the controversy that may result from casting a black person as an ape, they instead chose Italian-American and fellow New Orleans native, Louis Prima. Prima considered playing King Louie as one of the highlights of his career, and felt he had become "immortal" thanks to Walt Disney and the entire studio. Following a legal dispute with Prima's widow, Gia Maione, up until her death in 2013, King Louie was absent until his appearance in the 2016 live-action ''Jungle Book'' film, voiced by Christopher Walken. ''The Jungle Book'' (1967) Although the Disney adaptation is based on the Ki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Free Birds
''Free Birds'' is a 2013 American computer-animated science fiction comedy film. The film follows two turkeys travelling back in time to the first Thanksgiving to get turkey off the menu. It was produced by Reel FX Creative Studios as its first theatrical fully animated feature film, and Relativity Media (the company's fourth animated film after '' Monster House'' (2006), ''The Tale of Despereaux'' (2008), and ''9'' (2009). Jimmy Hayward directed the film which he co-wrote with the film's producer Scott Mosier. The film stars the voices of Owen Wilson, Woody Harrelson, and Amy Poehler with supporting roles done by George Takei, Colm Meaney, Keith David, and Dan Fogler. Originally titled ''Turkeys'', and scheduled for 2014, the film was released on November 1, 2013, by Relativity Media (the only animated film the company self-distributed). ''Free Birds'' received negative reviews from critics and grossing $110.4 million worldwide against a $55 million budget. The film was nomi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Horton Hears A Who! (film)
''Horton Hears a Who!'' (also known as ''Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who!'' or simply ''Horton'') is a 2008 American computer animated adventure comedy film based on the 1954 book of the same name by Dr. Seuss, produced by Blue Sky Studios and distributed by 20th Century Fox. Directed by Jimmy Hayward and Steve Martino in their directorial debuts, the film's screenplay was written by Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio, and features the voices of Jim Carrey and Steve Carell as Horton the Elephant and Mayor Ned McDodd, respectively, alongside Carol Burnett, Will Arnett, Seth Rogen, Dan Fogler, Isla Fisher, Jonah Hill, and Amy Poehler. John Powell (film composer), John Powell composed the film's musical score. It is the fourth screen adaptation of the book following the 1970 Chuck Jones Horton Hears a Who! (TV special), television special, the 1987 Soviet animated short, and the 1992 Russian animated short. The film was released theatrically on March 14, 2008 to generally positive reviews, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Horton The Elephant
Horton the Elephant is a fictional character from the 1940 book ''Horton Hatches the Egg'' and 1954 book ''Horton Hears a Who!'', both by Dr. Seuss. In both books and subsequent media, Horton is characterized as a kind, sweet-natured and naïve elephant who manages to overcome hardships. In 1942, Warner Bros. made the animated short film, ''Horton Hatches the Egg'', in which Horton is voiced by Kent Rogers. In 1970, MGM Animation/Visual Arts made a 30-minute TV special of ''Horton Hears a Who!''. Horton is voiced by Hans Conried, who also lends his voice as the narrator. Horton is voiced by Jim Carrey in the 2008 computer-animated adaptation of ''Horton Hears A Who!'', where he is shown as being eccentric and imaginative, and sort of absent-minded. Horton is also a character in the TV series ''The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss''. John Kennedy voiced the character in “Horton Hatches the Egg”. Horton is also a principal character in ''Seussical'' (2000), which uses most of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stuart Little (franchise)
''Stuart Little'' is a mixed live-action and computer-animated American film franchise based on the 1945 children's novel of the same name by E. B. White. The films are produced by Franklin / Waterman Productions and released by Columbia Pictures. The franchise follows the adventures of Stuart Little, an orphan mouse who is adopted into a human family and embarks on life-changing adventures. Films ''Stuart Little'' (1999) Stuart (voiced by Michael J. Fox) is an anthropomorphic mouse who is adopted into a human family. His new parents, (Geena Davis, Hugh Laurie) are thrilled with him, but everyone else is not. Through a series of adventures he eventually gains the love of his big brother George, (Jonathan Lipnicki), acceptance by the extended Little family, and even the grudging tolerance of the family cat Snowbell (voiced by Nathan Lane), who is a member of an alley cat Mafia-like gang that wants to kill Stuart. ''Stuart Little 2'' (2002) In the sequel, Stuart and his brother ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Non-English Versions Of The Simpsons
''The Simpsons'' is an American animated sitcom broadcast by the Fox Broadcasting Company since 1989. In other countries, the television show started its broadcasts after 1989 either in its original English-language version or in a dubbed version. By language Arabic The show was first broadcast in the area in English with Arabic subtitles on networks like Showtime Arabia and Dubai's One TV, where it received a following in the area. The show was finally dubbed into Arabic in September 2005, under the title "Al-Shamshoon" ( ar, آل شمشون, ʾĀl Shamshūn, lit=The Shamshoons). In addition to being dubbed in Arabic (with subtitles provided for shots including written English, such as the chalkboards), references to alcohol, pork, and numerous other themes have been deleted or significantly modified. For instance, Homer drinks soda-pop instead of beer, eats beef sausages and hot dogs as opposed to pork, while shots of him eating bacon and pork rinds were removed entirely, e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bart Simpson
Bartholomew JoJo "Bart" Simpson is a fictional character in the American animated television series ''The Simpsons'' and part of the Simpson family. He is voiced by Nancy Cartwright and first appeared on television in ''The Tracey Ullman Show'' short " Good Night" on April 19, 1987. Cartoonist Matt Groening created and designed Bart while waiting in the lobby of James L. Brooks' office. Groening had been called to pitch a series of shorts based on his comic strip, ''Life in Hell'', but instead decided to create a new set of characters. While the rest of the characters were named after Groening's family members, Bart's name is an anagram of the word ''brat''. After appearing on ''The Tracey Ullman Show'' for two years, the Simpson family received its own series on Fox, which debuted December 17, 1989. Bart has appeared in every ''Simpsons'' episode except "Four Great Women and a Manicure". At ten years old, Bart is the eldest child and only son of Homer and Marge, and the bro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Your Face Sounds Familiar
''Your Face Sounds Familiar'' (Spanish: ''Tu cara me suena'') is a Spanish interactive reality television franchise series where celebrity contestants impersonate singers. The format, similar to Dutch television series ''Soundmixshow'', was first used in Spain under the title '' Tu cara me suena'' in 2011. Format The show challenges celebrities to perform as different iconic music artists every week, which are chosen by the show's "Randomiser". They are then judged by the panel of celebrity judges. Each celebrity becomes transformed into a different singer each week, and performs an iconic song and dance routine well known by that particular singer. The 'randomiser' can choose any older or younger artist available in the machine, or even a singer of the opposite sex, or a deceased singer. The contestants are awarded points from the judges based on their singing and dance routines. After the jury vote, the contestants have to give a set of points to a fellow contestant of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tvoje Tvář Má Známý Hlas
''Tvoje tvář má známý hlas'' is a Czech reality singing series that is aired on Nova. It is both based on the Endemol format ''Your Face Sounds Familiar'' and an adaptation of the Spanish ''"Tu cara me suena."'' The show was first broadcast on March 26, 2016, and is still aired. The show involves eight or ten celebrities (singers, actors and television personalities) portraying various iconic singers each week to win 25,000 CZK for their chosen charity. Format The show challenges celebrities to perform as different iconic music artists every week, which are chosen by the show's "Randomiser". They are then judged by the panel of celebrity judges. Each celebrity becomes transformed into a different singer each week, and performs an iconic song and dance routine well known by that particular singer. The 'randomiser' can choose any older or younger artist available in the machine, or even a singer of the opposite sex, or a deceased singer. Celebrity is transformed to look like w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tomáš Matonoha
Tomáš Matonoha (born 13 March 1971, in Brno) is a Czech actor. Biography He studied at JAMU (Janáček Academy of Music and Performing Arts). In 1994 he became a member of the ensemble of the HaTheatre in Brno. In 2005 he began performing at the Prague's theatre Rokoko. Filmography *''Prázdniny 3'' (2019) - (Laco Lehotský) *''Prázdniny 2'' (2018) - (Laco Lehotský) *''Prázdniny'' (2017) - (Laco Lehotský) *''Polski Film'' (2012) *''Ulovit miliardáře'' (2009) *'' Comeback'' (2008) TV series (Tomáš Pacovský) *''Stand Up Comedy'' (2008) TV series (various characters) *''Gympl'' (2008) *'' Bobule'' (2007) *''Láska In Memoriam'' (2007) (TV) *'' Bestiář '' (2006) *''Dámský Gambit'' (2007) (TV) *''Hrubeš a Mareš jsou kamarádi do deště'' (2006) *'' Happy Birthday'' (2006) *'' Doblba'' (2005) *''The Masters The Masters Tournament (usually referred to as simply The Masters, or the U.S. Masters outside North America) is one of the four major champions ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
