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Rec (film Series)
''Rec'' (stylized as '' EC') is a Spanish supernatural zombie horror film franchise. The original 2007 film was shot in Barcelona, Catalonia and the title is an abbreviation of the word "record", as it appears on a video camera. ''Rec'' was followed by three sequels; ''Rec 2'' in 2009, '' Rec 3: Genesis'' in 2012, and '' Rec 4: Apocalypse'' in 2014 as the final installment in the franchise. Spanish company Filmax is responsible for the production of the ''REC'' franchise and released all four installments. The series lead protagonist, 脕ngela Vidal, is portrayed by actress Manuela Velasco in all the films except '' Rec 3: Genesis''. Actor Javier Botet portrays Tristana Medeiros, the series main antagonist. The first film was remade in the United States as the 2008 film ''Quarantine''. '' Quarantine 2: Terminal'' was released in 2011. Although the sequel's plot picks up directly from where ''Quarantine'' leaves off, it is not a remake of ''Rec 2''. ''Quarantine 2: Terminal'' t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jaume Balaguer贸
Jaume Balaguer贸 Bernat (; born 2 November 1968) is a Spanish film director widely known for his horror films, most notably the acclaimed ''REC'' series. Early life Balaguer贸 was born in Lleida, Spain, and grew up in Barcelona. He studied communications and photography at the University of Barcelona, graduating in 1991 with a degree in communication sciences. In 1992, Balaguer贸 began work as a film journalist and radio host with the show 鈥''La espuma de los d铆as''鈥 on Radio Hospitalet. Career Balaguer贸 began his filmmaking career with the short video projects ''El ni帽o bub贸nico'' (1991) and ''La invenci贸n de la leche'' (1993). In 1994, Balaguer贸 graduated to shooting on 35mm with the short film ''Alicia'' (1994). The film won the prize for Best Short film at the Sitges Film Festival. Balaguer贸 returned with the short ''Days without Light'' (1995), which achieved similar success on the festival circuit. Balaguer贸 made his feature-length film debut with ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Protagonist
A protagonist () is the main character of a story. The protagonist makes key decisions that affect the plot, primarily influencing the story and propelling it forward, and is often the character who faces the most significant obstacles. If a story contains a subplot, or is a narrative made up of several stories, then each subplot may have its own protagonist. The protagonist is the character whose fate is most closely followed by the reader or audience, and who is opposed by the antagonist. The antagonist provides obstacles and complications and creates conflicts that test the protagonist, revealing the strengths and weaknesses of the protagonist's character, and having the protagonist develop as a result. Etymology The term ''protagonist'' comes , combined of (, 'first') and (, 'actor, competitor'), which stems from (, 'contest') via (, 'I contend for a prize'). Ancient Greece The earliest known examples of a protagonist are found in Ancient Greece. At first, dramatic pe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jay Hernandez
Javier Manuel Hernandez Jr. (born February 20, 1978), known professionally as Jay Hernandez, is an American actor and fashion model. After making his television debut in NBC's '' Hang Time'', Hernandez made his film debut opposite Kirsten Dunst in the romantic drama '' Crazy/Beautiful'' (2001). He has since starred in numerous films, including '' Friday Night Lights'' (2004), '' Hostel'' (2005), ''Bad Moms'' (2016), and as Chato Santana / El Diablo in ''Suicide Squad'' (2016). Since 2018, he has played the role of Thomas Magnum in the reboot of ''Magnum P.I.'' Early life Hernandez was born on February 20, 1978, in Montebello, California, the son of Isis ( ''n茅e'' Maldonado), a secretary and accountant,Garcia Berumen, Frank Javier (August 1, 2014)''Latino Image Makers in Hollywood: Performers, Filmmakers and Films Since the 1960s'' McFarland, p. 307. Archived at Google Books. Retrieved August 13, 2016. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steve Harris (actor)
Steve Harris (born December 3, 1965) is an American actor. He has played Eugene Young on the legal drama ''The Practice'', Detective Isaiah "Bird" Freeman on the NBC drama ''Awake'' and Charles McCarter in Tyler Perry鈥檚 ''Diary of a Mad Black Woman''. Early life Harris was born in Chicago, Illinois, the son of John Harris, a bus driver and Mattie Harris, a housewife. He is the older brother of actor Wood Harris. He attended St. Joseph High School in Westchester, IL, a private school with a reputation for developing star athletes. Harris was a running back, and later played linebacker for Northern Illinois University, where he studied drama. His athletic career was cut short due to a torn ligament in his ankle. After graduating from Northern Illinois University in 1989, Harris obtained a master's degree in acting at the University of Delaware. Career Harris appeared on ''Law & Order'' and earlier had a role in '' Homicide: Life on the Street's'' pilot. In 2006, he appe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jennifer Carpenter
Jennifer Carpenter is an American actress who is known for her role as Debra Morgan in the Showtime series '' Dexter'', for which she earned a Saturn Award in 2009, and also for playing Rebecca Harris in the CBS television series '' Limitless''. In 2019, she began playing Erica Shepherd, the lead role in the NBC drama '' The Enemy Within''. In 2020, Carpenter voiced Sonya Blade in the聽direct-to-video聽martial arts film '' Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge'' (2020), a role she reprised in the sequel '' Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms'' (2021). Early life Carpenter was born in Louisville, Kentucky, the daughter of Catherine (n茅e Mitchell) and Robert Carpenter. She attended St. Raphael the Archangel and then Sacred Heart Academy. She trained at the Walden Theatre Conservatory program, and later at New York City's Juilliard School (Drama Division ''Group 31'': 1998鈥2002). Before graduation, she was cast in the 2002 Broadway revival of Arthur Miller's ''The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leticia Dolera
Leticia Dolera (born 23 October 1981) is a Spanish actress. She was born in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. She is best known for her roles as Clara in the Spanish horror film '' REC 3: Genesis'', Teresa in the 2003 film ''Imagining Argentina'', and as Carmen in the UK television series '' Mad Dogs''. Career Her career began with the series ''Al salir de clase'' (''When Class Is Over''), in which she played the role of Angela between 2000 and 2002. From there, she began a successful film career with titles such as ''El otro lado de la cama'' (''The other side of the bed''), '' Imagining Argentina'', ''Semen, una historia de amor'' (''Semen, A History of Love'') and ''Un caf茅 en cualquier esquina'' ('' Man Push Cart''), a film which received three nominations at the Independent Spirit Awards. In 2012, she starred in the third instalment of the ''REC'' series, receiving critical praise for her performance. In the UK, she is best known for playing the character of Carmen in the Sky ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jonathan D
Jonathan may refer to: *Jonathan (name), a masculine given name Media * ''Jonathan'' (1970 film), a German film directed by Hans W. Gei脽end枚rfer * ''Jonathan'' (2016 film), a German film directed by Piotr J. Lewandowski * ''Jonathan'' (2018 film), an American film directed by Bill Oliver * ''Jonathan'' (Buffy comic), a 2001 comic book based on the ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' television series * ''Jonathan'' (TV show), a Welsh-language television show hosted by ex-rugby player Jonathan Davies People and biblical figures Bible * Jonathan (1 Samuel), son of King Saul of Israel and friend of David, in the Books of Samuel *Jonathan (Judges), in the Book of Judges Judaism *Jonathan Apphus, fifth son of Mattathias and leader of the Hasmonean dynasty of Judea from 161 to 143 BCE *Rabbi Jonathan, 2nd century *Jonathan (High Priest), a High Priest of Israel in the 1st century Other *Jonathan (apple), a variety of apple * "Jonathan" (song), a 2015 song by French singer and songwrit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cameo Appearance
A cameo role, also called a cameo appearance and often shortened to just cameo (), is a brief appearance of a well-known person in a work of the performing arts. These roles are generally small, many of them non-speaking ones, and are commonly either appearances in a work in which they hold some special significance (such as actors from an original movie appearing in its remake) or renowned people making uncredited appearances. Short appearances by celebrities, film directors, politicians, athletes or musicians are common. A crew member of the movie or show playing a minor role can be referred to as a cameo role as well, such as Alfred Hitchcock's frequent cameos. Concept Originally, in the 1920s, a "cameo role" meant "a small character part that stands out from the other minor parts". The ''Oxford English Dictionary'' connects this with the meaning "a short literary sketch or portrait", which is based on the literal meaning of " cameo", a miniature carving on a gemstone. More re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Terminal
Terminal may refer to: Computing Hardware * Terminal (electronics), a device for joining electrical circuits together * Terminal (telecommunication), a device communicating over a line * Computer terminal, a set of primary input and output devices for a computer * Feedback terminal, a physical device used collect anonymous feedback Software * Terminal emulator, a program that emulates a computer terminal within some other display architecture ** Terminal (macOS), a terminal emulator included with macOS ** Windows Terminal, a terminal emulator for Windows 10 and Windows 11 ** GNOME Terminal, a Linux and BSD terminal emulator * Terminal and nonterminal symbols, lexical elements used in specifying the production rules constituting a formal grammar in computer science. Fonts * Terminal (typeface), a monospace font * Terminal (typography), a type of stroke ending Transportation * Airport terminal, a building where passengers embark and disembark aircraft (or cargo is loaded) * Bus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quarantine (2008 Film)
''Quarantine'' is a 2008 American Found footage (film technique), found footage horror film, horror film directed and co-written by John Erick Dowdle, produced by Sergio Aguero, Doug Davison, and Roy Lee, and co-written by Drew Dowdle, being a remake of the Spain, Spanish film ''REC (film), REC''. The film stars Jennifer Carpenter, Jay Hernandez, Columbus Short, Greg Germann, Steve Harris (actor), Steve Harris, Dania Ramirez, Rade 艩erbed啪ija, and Johnathon Schaech. It follows a reporter and her cameraman assigned to a pair of Los Angeles firemen who follow a distress call to an apartment building where they discover a deadly mutated strain of rabies spreading among the building's occupants; escape becomes impossible once the government descends upon the building to prevent the virus from spreading beyond it, and the pair continue to record the events that unfold inside, of which the film itself is the result. ''Quarantine'' features no actual musical score, using only sound effe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United States
The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major unincorporated territories, nine Minor Outlying Islands, and 326 Indian reservations. The United States is also in free association with three Pacific Island sovereign states: the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau. It is the world's third-largest country by both land and total area. It shares land borders with Canada to its north and with Mexico to its south and has maritime borders with the Bahamas, Cuba, Russia, and other nations. With a population of over 333 million, it is the most populous country in the Americas and the third most populous in the world. The national capital of the United States is Washington, D.C. and its most populous city and principal financial center is New York City. Paleo-Americ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Remake
A remake is a film, television series, video game, song or similar form of entertainment that is based upon and retells the story of an earlier production in the same medium鈥攅.g., a "new version of an existing film". A remake tells the same story as the original but uses a different cast, and may alter the theme or change the story's setting. A similar but not synonymous term is reimagining, which indicates a greater discrepancy between, for example, a movie and the movie it is based on. Film A film remake uses an earlier movie as its main source material, rather than returning to the earlier movie's source material. 2001's ''Ocean's Eleven'' is a remake of 1960's ''Ocean's 11'', while 1989's '' Batman'' is a re-interpretation of the comic book source material which also inspired 1966's '' Batman''. In 1998, Gus Van Sant produced an almost shot-for-shot remake of Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 film '' Psycho''. With the exception of shot-for-shot remakes, most remakes make sig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
