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Ringing Bell
is a 1978 Japanese anime adventure-drama film adaptation of the storybook of the same name written by Takashi Yanase, the creator of ''Anpanman''. It is most notable by fans and critics as a family film which makes a sharp, sudden turn into a dark and violent story that criticizes and reflects upon the theme of revenge and war. It is also recognized as one of the only Japanese shock films directed towards children and families. ''Ringing Bell'' was produced by Sanrio and originally shown as a double feature alongside the US/Sanrio co-production ''The Mouse and his Child''. It is Sanrio's first anime film to have a dark plot, only two films they co-produced with Sunrise, ''The Ideon: A Contact'' and ''The Ideon: Be Invoked'' – both of which serve as the conclusion to Yoshiyuki Tomino's ''Space Runaway Ideon'', follow suit. Like the above-mentioned ''Ideon'' films, it is among Sanrio's first works to be aimed at young adult audience members in and outside Japan. Synopsis A yo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drama
Drama is the specific mode of fiction represented in performance: a play, opera, mime, ballet, etc., performed in a theatre, or on radio or television.Elam (1980, 98). Considered as a genre of poetry in general, the dramatic mode has been contrasted with the epic and the lyrical modes ever since Aristotle's '' Poetics'' (c. 335 BC)—the earliest work of dramatic theory. The term "drama" comes from a Greek word meaning "deed" or " act" (Classical Greek: , ''drâma''), which is derived from "I do" (Classical Greek: , ''dráō''). The two masks associated with drama represent the traditional generic division between comedy and tragedy. In English (as was the analogous case in many other European languages), the word ''play'' or ''game'' (translating the Anglo-Saxon ''pleġan'' or Latin ''ludus'') was the standard term for dramas until William Shakespeare's time—just as its creator was a ''play-maker'' rather than a ''dramatist'' and the building was a ''play-house'' r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Domestic Sheep
Sheep or domestic sheep (''Ovis aries'') are domesticated, ruminant mammals typically kept as livestock. Although the term ''sheep'' can apply to other species in the genus ''Ovis'', in everyday usage it almost always refers to domesticated sheep. Like all ruminants, sheep are members of the order (biology), order Artiodactyla, the even-toed ungulates. Numbering a little over one billion, domestic sheep are also the most numerous species of sheep. An adult female is referred to as a ''ewe'' (), an intact male as a ''ram'', occasionally a ''tup'', a castrated male as a ''wether'', and a young sheep as a ''lamb''. Sheep are most likely descended from the wild mouflon of Europe and Asia, with Iran being a geographic envelope of the domestication center. One of the earliest animals to be domesticated for agricultural purposes, sheep are raised for fleeces, meat (lamb, hogget or mutton) and sheep milk, milk. A sheep's wool is the most widely used animal fiber, and is usually harvest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1978 Films
The year 1978 in film involved some significant events. Highest-grossing films (U.S.) The top ten 1978 released films by box office gross in the United States and Canada are as follows: Events * February 6 – David Begelman resigns as president of Columbia Pictures. * March 1 – Charlie Chaplin's coffin is stolen from a Swiss cemetery three months after burial. After recovery a few weeks later, the casket is sealed in a concrete vault prior to reburial. * March – Leigh Brackett completes the first draft for ''The Empire Strikes Back'', but dies only two weeks later. * June – Daniel Melnick becomes head of Columbia Pictures after the David Begelman scandal. * June 4 – '' Grease'', starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, has its world premiere at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. It becomes the highest-grossing musical ever and Paramount Pictures' highest-grossing film. * July 20 – Alan Hirschfield is fired as president and CEO of Columbia Pictures. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anime News Network
Anime News Network (ANN) is a news website that reports on the status of anime, manga, video games, Japanese popular music and other related cultures within North America, Australia, Southeast Asia and Japan. The website offers reviews and other editorial content, forums where readers can discuss current issues and events, and an encyclopedia that contains many anime and manga with information on the staff, cast, theme music, plot summaries, and user ratings. The website was founded in July 1998 by Justin Sevakis, and operated the magazine ''Protoculture Addicts'' from 2005 to 2008. Based in Canada, it has separate versions of its news content aimed toward audiences in four separate regions: the United States and Canada, Australia and New Zealand, and Southeast Asia. History The website was founded by Justin Sevakis in July 1998. In May 2000, CEO Christopher Macdonald joined the website editorial staff, replacing editor-in-chief Isaac Alexander. On June 30, 2002, Anime News N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ron Gans
Ronald Kenneth Gans (August 9, 1931 – June 29, 2010), sometimes credited as Ron Kennedy, was an American character actor and voice-over artist, known for portraying Q.T. the Orangutan on The Disney Channel's ''Dumbo's Circus'', the voice of Armus in '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'', the voice of Eeyore on ''Welcome to Pooh Corner'', and the voice of the Spider in ''The Mother Goose Video Treasury''. Career Gans also voiced the Stunticon Drag Strip in '' The Transformers''. His work as a character actor, billed as "Ron Kennedy," includes the ''Perry Mason'' episode "The Case of the Traveling Treasure," first aired on CBS on November 4, 1961, and the '' Straightaway'' episode "Pledge a Nightmare," first aired on ABC on December 1, 1961. Personal life Gans was married to Theresa Gans, together they had two children. Death Gans died in Los Angeles at the age of 78, due to complications from pneumonia Pneumonia is an inflammatory condition of the lung primarily affe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hitoshi Takagi
was a Japanese voice actor. He died 15 days before his 79th birthday at the age of 78 due to partial ischemic heart disease. He was best known for providing the voice of Totoro. Notable voice roles Anime *''Moomin'' and ''New Moomin'' (Moominpappa) *''Gregory Horror Show'' (Mummy Papa) Films *'' Dōbutsu Takarajima'' (Ossan) *'' Pikachu's Rescue Adventure'' (Kabigon/Snorlax) *'' Pink: Water Bandit, Rain Bandit'' (Silver) *''My Neighbor Totoro'' (Totoro) Video games *''Virtua Fighter 2'' (1994) ( Shun Di) *''Virtua Fighter 3'' (1996) (Shun Di) *'' Gregory Horror Show: Soul Collector'' (2003) (Mummy Papa) Dubbing roles *''The Empire Strikes Back'' (Yoda) *''Return of the Jedi'' (Yoda) *''Malcolm X'' (Elijah Muhammad (Al Freeman Jr.)) Notable live action roles *'' Lady Snowblood'' (Matsuemon) *''Tampopo'' (Restaurant owner) *'' Hanzo the Razor: The Snare'' (Tanbaya the merchant) See also *Voice acting in Japan Voice acting in Japan is an industry where actors provid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexandra Kenworthy
Alexandra Kenworthy (born April 4, 1932) is an American voice actress. She was married to Marc Snegoff until his death in 1969. Together they had two sons: fellow voice artist Gregory Snegoff, and stuntman Tony Snegoff. English dubbing roles *''3×3 Eyes'' – Pai *''Lensman'' – Lens *''My Neighbor Totoro'' – Yasuko Kusakabe ( Streamline Pictures dub) *''Kiki's Delivery Service'' – Osono (Streamline dub) *''Ringing Bell'' – Chirin's Mother *''Robotech'' – The Regess, Azonia *''Silent Möbius is a twelve-volume manga series created by manga artist Kia Asamiya. Both anime versions have been licensed by Bandai Entertainment. It is heavily influenced by the film ''Blade Runner'' and is centered on the lives of a dedicated group o ...'' – Miyuka Liqueur *'' Zillion: Burning Night'' – Odama Elder External links * * American voice actresses Living people 1932 births 21st-century American women {{US-voice-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taeko Nakanishi
is a Japanese actress who specializes in voice acting and previously worked for Aoni Production. She is best known as the voices of the various Panther Claw villains in ''Cutie Honey'', and the Hell Tree in the first arc of the ''Sailor Moon R'' series. She also voiced Chris MacNeil in the original Japanese dub of ''The Exorcist''. Filmography Television animation *''GeGeGe no Kitarō'' (1971) as Hone-onna *''Cutie Honey'' (1973) as Tomohawk Panther, Ironsado *'' Alps no Shōjo Heidi'' (1974) as Mrs. Dete *''Vicke Viking'' (1974) as Irba *'' Dog of Flanders'' (1975) as Ellina Cogez *''Candy Candy'' (1976) as Sister Pony, Grandaunt Elory, Narrator *''Galaxy Express 999'' (1978) as Narrator *''Akai Tori'' (1979) as Narrator *''King Arthur'' (1979) as Yulliens, Ashura *'' Little Women'' (1981) as Narrator *''Galactic Gale Baxingar'' (1982) as Erika Tena *''Glass Mask'' (1984) as Chigusa Tsukikage *''Princess Sarah'' (1985) as Miss Minchin *'' Little Women'' (1987) as Mary "Marmee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill Capizzi
Bill Capizzi, also known as Bill Capezzoli, Bill Capeze, Bill Kapezi, and A. Gregory (March 21, 1937 – March 26, 2007), was an American voice actor. Born and raised in Somerville, Massachusetts, and also raised in North Hollywood, California. Capizzi appeared in mostly bit roles in his live-action film and TV show appearances. Also a gifted voice actor, he appeared in numerous animated projects, such as ''Digimon Adventure'', ''Robotech'', and ''G-Force''. Capizzi died on March 26, 2007, in Scottsdale, Arizona, at the age of 70. Filmography Anime * ''American Hot Wax'' (1978) – Member of Singing Group in Front of Theater * ''Ringing Bell'' (1978) – Wolf (uncredited) * ''Bâsu'' (1984) – Raider (Streamline 1992) (as A. Gregory) * ''Dôwa meita senshi Windaria'' (1986) – Caleb / Cord / Court / Tank / Walla (1987) * ''Robotech'' (1985) – Robotech Masters / Konda / Colonel Maistroff / General Reinhardt * '' Robotech: The Movie'' (1986) – * ''Twilight of the Cockroache ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seizō Katō
was a Japanese actor, voice actor and narrator who worked for Haikyo (Tokyo Actor's Consumer's Cooperative Society). Kato was born in Tokyo. He was noted for his role as Megatron and Galvatron from the 1st Transformers series until '' Transformers: The Headmasters''. He also did the ADR for Takeshi Katō's character in Akira Kurosawa's ''Ran'' after the original actor had become injured. He died of bladder cancer at a hospital in Itabashi, Tokyo. Filmography Television animation *''Kimba the White Lion'' (1965) – Totto *''Star of the Giants'' (1968) – Ittetsu Hoshi *''Blocker Gundan 4 Machine Blaster'' (1976) – Professor Genrai Yuri *''Chōdenji Machine Voltes V'' (1977) – Dr. Hamaguchi *'' Kagaku Ninja-Tai Gatchaman F'' (1978) – Sosai Z *''Fist of the North Star'' (1984) – Barcom *'' Star Musketeer Bismark'' (1984) – Hyuza *'' Transformers: The Headmasters'' (1987) – Galvatron *''Detective Conan'' (1996–2014) – Police chief Kiyonaga Matsumoto *''Outla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gregg Berger
Gregory Alan Berger (born December 10, 1950) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as Jecht from ''Final Fantasy X'' and the ''Dissidia Final Fantasy'' games, Grimlock from '' The Transformers'', Mysterio and Kraven the Hunter from '' Spider-Man: The Animated Series'', Odie from various ''Garfield'' animated media, Cornfed Pig from ''Duckman'', Bill Licking from ''The Angry Beavers'', Agent Kay from '' Men in Black: The Series'', The Gromble from ''Aaahh!!! Real Monsters'', Captain Blue from ''Viewtiful Joe'', Eeyore from ''Kingdom Hearts II'', Hunter the Cheetah (1999–2002) and Ripto from ''Spyro the Dragon'', as well as The Thing, Galactus, and Attuma from '' Marvel: Ultimate Alliance''. Early life Berger was born on December 10, 1950, in St. Louis, Missouri to an observant Russian-Jewish family. He graduated from University City High School in 1968. Career Voice acting and ''Garfield'' Berger started his career in 1978. He provided the voice of Adult Chirin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barbara Goodson
Barbara Goodson is an American voice actress who has done voice-over work in cartoons and shows. Her best-known role was providing the English dub voice of the main villain Empress Rita Repulsa in the ''Power Rangers'' franchise, starting with ''Mighty Morphin Power Rangers'', and including ''Power Rangers Zeo'', '' Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie'', and ''Power Rangers in Space''. Other ''Power Rangers'' characters she has played include Prince Sprocket and Orbus in ''Power Rangers Zeo'', and Mandilok in ''Power Rangers Wild Force''. She also voiced Red Fraggle and Wingnut in Jim Henson's cartoon ''Fraggle Rock'', Ladyborg in ''Beetleborgs Metallix'', and Mother Talzin on '' Star Wars: The Clone Wars'', the last of which she won a Best Actress award from the website Behind The Voice Actors. She also voiced in HBO's '' Adventures of Tom Sawyer'' as Tom and ''FLCL'' as Naota. For her work in the series ''CloudBread'', in which she is a cast member as Wooley, Ruiz, Grandma, and Teach ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
