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Satya Bhabha
Satya Sorab Bhabha (born 13 December 1983) is a British actor known for his role as Matthew Patel in the 2010 film '' Scott Pilgrim vs. the World'' and his recurring role as Shivrang in ''New Girl''. Life and career Bhabha was born in London, England. His father, professor Homi K. Bhabha, is an Indian Zoroastrian of Parsi heritage. His mother, lecturer Jacqueline Bhabha (née Strimpel), was born in India, to German Jewish parents, and grew up in Italy. He is a graduate of Yale University, where he acted in and directed student theatre productions, is said to have been a member of Skull and Bones, and was a recipient of the Louis Sudler Prize for Excellence in the Arts. In 2010, Bhabha appeared in the film version of the graphic novel ''Scott Pilgrim'', entitled '' Scott Pilgrim vs. the World''. Bhabha plays the lead role in the Deepa Mehta film ''Midnight's Children'' (2012), based on Salman Rushdie's novel ''Midnight's Children''. In 2012, Bhabha was cast in the Fox sitcom '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Diego Comic-Con International
San Diego Comic-Con International is a comic book convention and nonprofit multi-genre entertainment event held annually in San Diego, California since 1970. The name, as given on its website, is Comic-Con International: San Diego; but it is commonly known simply as Comic-Con or the San Diego Comic-Con or SDCC. The convention was founded as the Golden State Comic Book Convention in 1970 by a group of San Diegans that included Shel Dorf, Richard Alf, Ken Krueger, Ron Graf, and Mike Towry; later, it was called the "San Diego Comic Book Convention", Dorf said during an interview that he hoped the first Con would bring in 500 attendees. It is a four-day event (Thursday–Sunday) held during the summer (in July since 2003) at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego. On the Wednesday evening prior to the official opening, professionals, exhibitors, and pre-registered guests for all four days can attend a pre-event "Preview Night" to give attendees the opportunity to walk the exhi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slashfilm
''/Film'', also spelled ''Slashfilm'', is a blog that covers movie news, reviews, interviews, and trailers. It was founded by Peter Sciretta in August 2005. Podcasts Six podcasts have run on the site. ''The /Filmcast'', hosted by David Chen, Devindra Hardawar, and Jeff Cannata airs weekly and focuses on a discussion of a recently released film, along with current film news and other related entertainment topics (Adam Quigley co-hosted the show with Chen and Hardawar from 2008 to 2013). In July 2021, the show became independent from the site and was rebranded ''The Filmcast''. ''The Tobolowsky Files'', hosted by Chen, features character actor Stephen Tobolowsky talking about his career, life and other topics. The ''JustifiedCast'', also hosted by Chen, followed season 3 of the TV series '' Justified''. ''A Cast of Kings'' is a podcast hosted by Chen and Joanna Robinson of Vanityfair.com in which they discuss and analyze each episode of '' Game of Thrones''. ''The Ones Who Knock'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dude (film)
''Dude'' is a 2018 American coming-of-age comedy-drama film directed by Olivia Milch and written by Milch and Kendall McKinnon. The film stars Lucy Hale, Kathryn Prescott, Alexandra Shipp, Awkwafina, Austin Butler and Michaela Watkins. It was released on April 20, 2018, by Netflix. Plot Lily, Chloe, Amelia, and Rebecca are at junior prom. Chloe's brother Thomas takes Lily onto the field and she tells him she cannot imagine leaving. They almost kiss when Rebecca and the others tell them the limo arrived. Lily takes Rebecca and Amelia home, taking Chloe to meet Thomas in the mountains. The three separate and Thomas is killed in a car crash on the way home. At the funeral, Chloe hugs her mom, crying as Lily remains silent. One year later the girls arrive at school stoned. Lily talks with Noah about prom, then she and Chloe walk down the halls recalling how many times they've done so. Lily then arranges parties at various houses. When the girls get back to the car they see their " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saleem Sinai
Saleem Sinai is the protagonist of the Booker Prize-winning novel ''Midnight's Children'' by Salman Rushdie. His life is closely intertwined with the events that take place in his homeland of pre- and post-colonial India, and newly created Pakistan and Bangladesh (East Bengal). He is born at the moment in time when India and Pakistan emerge from British rule and lives during the new tumultuous struggles that engulf the new nations following 15 August 1947. Sinai embodies these physical struggles and rifts during, and serves as a metaphor for, the spiritual, religious, political and intellectual traumas of the young nations. Literary significance Rushdie's character has been much discussed in literary circles. ''Midnight's Children'' is considered by many to be the author's masterworkThe Great Books Foundation: Midnight's Childre/ref> and it has inspired a generation of writers on the subcontinent. Many authors have their work compared to it and their characters compared to Saleem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jason Schwartzman
Jason Francesco Schwartzman (born June 26, 1980) is an American actor and musician. Schwartzman made his film debut in Wes Anderson's 1998 film '' Rushmore'', and has gone on to appear in six other Anderson films: ''The Darjeeling Limited'' (2007), ''Fantastic Mr. Fox'' (2009), ''Moonrise Kingdom'' (2012), ''The Grand Budapest Hotel'' (2014), ''Isle of Dogs'' (2018), and ''The French Dispatch'' (2021). His other film roles include ''Spun'' (2003), ''I Heart Huckabees'' (2004), ''Marie Antoinette'' (2006), and ''Klaus'' (2019). Schwartzman starred in the television series ''Bored to Death'' (2009–11) and appeared in the fourth season of the FX anthology series '' Fargo'' (2020). He was an executive producer on the Amazon Prime show ''Mozart in the Jungle'' (2014–18), a series he also acted in. Schwartzman has released three albums through his solo project Coconut Records, having previously been drummer in the rock band Phantom Planet. Early life Jason Francesco Schwartzma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mae Whitman
Mae Margaret Whitman (born June 9, 1988) is an American actress and singer. She began acting in commercials as a child, making her film debut at the age of six in the romantic drama '' When a Man Loves a Woman'' (1994). She achieved recognition as a child actress for her supporting roles in '' One Fine Day'' (1996), ''Independence Day'' (1996), ''Hope Floats'' (1998), and her television role on '' JAG'' (1998–2001). Whitman gained mainstream attention for her recurring role as Ann Veal on the Fox sitcom ''Arrested Development'' (2004–2006, 2013) and her role as Annie Marks on the NBC drama ''Good Girls''. She also starred as Amber Holt in the NBC drama '' Parenthood'' (2010–2015), for which she received a nomination for the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. She established herself as a prominent voice actor in children's film and television for her voice performances as Little Suzy in ''Johnny Bravo'' (1997–2004), Shanti in ''T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brandon Routh
Brandon James Routh (; born October 9, 1979) is an American actor. He portrayed Superman in the 2006 film ''Superman Returns'', which garnered him international fame. In 2011, he played the titular character of the film '' Dylan Dog: Dead of Night''. He also had a recurring role in the NBC series ''Chuck'', as Daniel Shaw. Routh also has supporting roles in the films ''Zack and Miri Make a Porno'' and '' Scott Pilgrim vs. the World''. In 2014, he was cast in a recurring role as Ray Palmer / The Atom on the TV series '' Arrow''. He later played that role on two other series in the Arrowverse shared universe: '' The Flash'' (a guest role) and ''Legends of Tomorrow'' (a starring role). Routh also reprised his role as Superman in the 2019 Arrowverse crossover event "Crisis on Infinite Earths". His role on ''Legends of Tomorrow'' ended in 2020. Early life Routh, the third of four children, was born in Des Moines, Iowa, to Catherine LaVaughn (née Lear), a teacher, and Ronald Ray R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Evans (actor)
Christopher Robert Evans (born June 13, 1981) is an American actor. He began his career with roles in television series such as '' Opposite Sex'' in 2000. Following appearances in several teen films, including 2001's ''Not Another Teen Movie'', he gained attention for his portrayal of Marvel Comics character the Human Torch in ''Fantastic Four'' (2005) and '' Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer'' (2007). Evans made further appearances in film adaptations of comic books and graphic novels: '' TMNT'' (2007), '' Scott Pilgrim vs. the World'' (2010), and ''Snowpiercer'' (2013). Evans gained wider recognition for his portrayal of Steve Rogers / Captain America in several Marvel Cinematic Universe films, from '' Captain America: The First Avenger'' (2011) to '' Avengers: Endgame'' (2019). His work in the franchise established him as one of the world's highest-paid actors. Aside from comic book roles, Evans has starred in the drama ''Gifted'' (2017), the mystery film ''Knive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2011 Scream Awards
The 2011 Scream Awards was the name of the seventh annual Scream Awards, an award show dedicated to the horror, sci-fi, and fantasy genres of feature films, television and comic books. The event was taped October 15, 2011 on the Universal Studios lot and aired as a two-hour show on October 18 on Spike. ''Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2'' and '' X-Men: First Class'' led the nominees with 14 nominations each. Other notable nominees included '' Captain America: The First Avenger'' (11 nominations), ''Thor'' (nine), ''True Blood'' (seven), ''Game of Thrones'' (seven) and AMC’s '' The Walking Dead'' (six). Voting was done by fans who visit the Spike website. Special awards * Comic-Con Icon Award - June Foray * Farewell Tribute - ''Harry Potter'' * Hero Award - Robert Downey Jr. * Maverick Award - Nicolas Cage * Ultimate Villain Award - Darth Vader * Visionary Award - Pee-Wee Herman Online write-in awards * Most Anticipated Movie - ''The Dark Knight Rises'' Nominees ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Detroit Film Critics Society
The Detroit Film Critics Society is a film critic organization based in Detroit, Michigan, United States. It was founded in 2007, and comprises a group of over twenty film critics. To become a member, the critic must have reviewed at least twelve films a year in an established publication, with no more than two different critics per publication admitted. It presents annual awards at the end of the year, for the best films of the preceding year. Categories * Best Film * Best Director * Best Actor * Best Actress * Best Supporting Actor * Best Supporting Actress * Best Ensemble * Best Screenplay * Breakthrough Performance * Best Documentary * Best Animated Feature * Best Use of Music 2007 Best Film ''No Country for Old Men'' * '' The Diving Bell and the Butterfly'' * '' Juno'' * '' Into the Wild'' * ''There Will Be Blood'' Best Director Joel Coen and Ethan Coen – ''No Country for Old Men'' * Paul Thomas Anderson – ''There Will Be Blood'' * Tim Burton – '' Sweeney Tod ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fair Game (2010 Film)
''Fair Game'' is a 2010 biographical political drama film directed by Doug Liman and starring Naomi Watts and Sean Penn. It is based on Valerie Plame's 2007 memoir '' Fair Game'' and Joseph C. Wilson's 2004 memoir '' The Politics of Truth''. Watts stars as Plame and Penn as her husband, Joseph C. Wilson. It was released in 2010 and was one of the official selections competing for the Palme d'Or at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival. The film won the "Freedom of Expression Award" from the National Board of Review. The film marked Watts' and Penn's third collaboration, having previously co-starred in the films '' 21 Grams'' and ''The Assassination of Richard Nixon''. Plot Valerie Plame is employed by the Central Intelligence Agency, a fact known outside the agency to no one except her husband and parents. She is an intelligence officer involved in a number of sensitive and sometimes dangerous covert operations overseas. Her husband, Joseph C. Wilson, is a diplomat who most recently h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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