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Nakatomi No Omimaro
Nakatomi may refer to: * Nakatomi clan, an influential clan in ancient Japan *'' Die Hard: Nakatomi Plaza'', a first-person shooter video game *Nakatomi Corporation, a fictional corporation in the motion picture '' Die Hard'' and its sequels * Nakatomi (group) Nakatomi was a Dutch happy hardcore act of the mid 1990s, formed by DJs/producers Wessel van Diepen (as DJ Delmundo) and Dennis van Driesschen (as DJ Danski). Nakatomi began at the end of 1995 with the release of "Free", which spent 6 weeks in t ..., a Dutch happy-hardcore act See also: * Fox Plaza (Los Angeles), used as the fictional building Nakatomi Plaza, in the movie '' Die Hard'' {{disambig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nakatomi Clan
was a Japanese aristocratic kin group (''uji''). Papinot, Jacques Edmond Joseph. (1906). ''Dictionnaire d’histoire et de géographie du Japon''; Papinot, (2003)"Nakatomi," ''Nobiliare du Japon'', p. 39 retrieved 2013-5-5. The clan claims descent from Amenokoyane. History The Nakatomi was an influential clan in Classical Japan. Along with the Inbe clan, the Nakatomi were one of the two clans that oversaw certain important national rites, and one of many to claim descent from divine clan ancestors "only a degree less sublime than the imperial ancestors".Sansom, George (1958). ''A History of Japan to 1334'', pp. 35–36. It is said that soon after the beginning of Jimmu's reign, a Master of Ceremonies (''saishu'') was appointed; and this office was commonly held by a member of the Nakatomi clan after the 8th century.Brown, Delmer ''et al.'' (1979). ''Gukanshō,'' p. 249 n10. This was due to the hereditary nature of both governmental positions and clan roles – a clan's role mig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nakatomi Plaza
Fox Plaza (alternatively known as 20th Century Studios Plaza) is a 34-story, skyscraper in Century City, Los Angeles, California. It is owned by the Orange County–based Irvine Company. History Completed in 1987, the building's architects were Scott Johnson, Bill Fain, and William L. Pereira. Fox Plaza is the last building that Pereira designed before his death in 1985, and he did not live to see it open. Former American President Ronald Reagan had his offices on the 34th floor of the building for several years after leaving public office. The 34th floor is now occupied by 20th Century Studios. Design Outer exterior of the building contains rust-red granite and glass panels. The Fox plaza building features a unique HVAC system where a large vertical air shaft is located in the core of the building. The air shaft begins below the building, as an outdoor, cooler air intake pushing air to each floor's fan room, and on the roof is located an exhaust for stale air. Such ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Die Hard
''Die Hard'' is a 1988 American action film directed by John McTiernan, with a screenplay by Jeb Stuart and Steven E. de Souza. Based on the 1979 novel '' Nothing Lasts Forever'', by Roderick Thorp, it stars Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman, Alexander Godunov, and Bonnie Bedelia. ''Die Hard'' follows New York City police detective John McClane (Willis) who is caught up in a terrorist takeover of a Los Angeles skyscraper while visiting his estranged wife. Reginald VelJohnson, William Atherton, Paul Gleason, and Hart Bochner feature in supporting roles. Stuart was hired by 20th Century Fox to adapt Thorp's novel into a screenplay in 1987. His finished draft was greenlit immediately by Fox, which was eager for a summer blockbuster the following year. The role of McClane was turned down by a host of the decade's most popular actors, including Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone. Known mainly for work on television, Willis was paid $5million for his involvement, placing h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nakatomi (group)
Nakatomi was a Dutch happy hardcore act of the mid 1990s, formed by DJs/producers Wessel van Diepen (as DJ Delmundo) and Dennis van Driesschen (as DJ Danski). Nakatomi began at the end of 1995 with the release of "Free", which spent 6 weeks in the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number 17. The next single, "Children of the Night", was released May 1996, spending 11 weeks in the Dutch charts, peaking at number 2. "Children of the Night" also charted in the UK Singles Chart at number 47 in 1998 with a re-release peaking at number 31 in 2002. The final single, "Sing", was released toward the end of 1996, charting at number 5 in the Netherlands. In June 2019, "Children of the Night" was chosen as Gateshead F.C.'s official walk-out music for the 2019/20 National League North The National League North, formerly Conference North, is a division of the National League in England, immediately below the National League division. Along with the National League South, it is at the second lev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fox Plaza (Los Angeles)
Fox Plaza (alternatively known as 20th Century Studios Plaza) is a 34-story, skyscraper in Century City, Los Angeles, California. It is owned by the Orange County–based Irvine Company. History Completed in 1987, the building's architects were Scott Johnson, Bill Fain, and William L. Pereira. Fox Plaza is the last building that Pereira designed before his death in 1985, and he did not live to see it open. Former American President Ronald Reagan had his offices on the 34th floor of the building for several years after leaving public office. The 34th floor is now occupied by 20th Century Studios. Design Outer exterior of the building contains rust-red granite and glass panels. The Fox plaza building features a unique HVAC system where a large vertical air shaft is located in the core of the building. The air shaft begins below the building, as an outdoor, cooler air intake pushing air to each floor's fan room, and on the roof is located an exhaust for stale air. Such sys ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
