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Sean O'Reilly
Sean Patrick O’Reilly is the owner and operator of Arcana Studio, a comic book company and animation studio located in British Columbia, Canada.Vancouver SunArcana Studio draws on a dream10 June 2006 He is considered to be one of the most prolific independent comic book writers in Canada, with his works having been published in eleven countries and in numerous different languages. Career O’Reilly has completed two degrees and a Masters, and teaches college level courses in Vancouver and the UCLA, in addition to being a Mentor and Scriptwriting consultant for Telefilm. Notable graphic novels include ''Kade'', which has gone on to be one of Arcana's top selling books, and has been published in numerous countries including Italy, Germany, France, Spain, Croatia and Poland. The first series by O’Reilly, ''Original Sun'', came out in 2005, followed by ''Sun of Perdition'' in 2007, ''Shiva's Sun'' (2008), ''Rising Sun'' (2009), ''Red Sun'' (2010) and ''Prodigal Sun'' (2011). Kad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maple Ridge, British Columbia
Maple Ridge is a city in British Columbia, Canada. It is located in the northeastern section of Greater Vancouver between the Fraser River and the Golden Ears, which is a group of mountain summits which are the southernmost of the Garibaldi Ranges of the Coast Mountains. Maple Ridge's population in 2021 was 90,990. Its downtown core is known as Haney. History Maple Ridge was incorporated as a district municipality on September 12, 1874. It covered an area of yet was home to only approximately 50 families. Maple Ridge is British Columbia's fifth-oldest municipality (after New Westminster, Victoria, Langley, and Chilliwack). From the creation of British Columbia's regional districts in 1965 until the expansion of Metro Vancouver in 1995, it was part of the now-defunct Dewdney-Alouette Regional District with the City of Pitt Meadows and District of Mission and other north-side communities east to Chehalis. Maple Ridge has been part of Metro Vancouver since 1995. On March ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Raven
"The Raven" is a narrative poem by American writer Edgar Allan Poe. First published in January 1845, the poem is often noted for its musicality, stylized language, and supernatural atmosphere. It tells of a talking raven's mysterious visit to a distraught lover, tracing the man's slow descent into madness. The lover, often identified as a student,Meyers, 163Silverman, 239 is lamenting the loss of his love, Lenore. Sitting on a bust of Pallas, the raven seems to further distress the protagonist with its constant repetition of the word "Nevermore". The poem makes use of folk, mythological, religious, and classical references. Poe claimed to have written the poem logically and methodically, with the intention to create a poem that would appeal to both critical and popular tastes, as he explained in his 1846 follow-up essay, "The Philosophy of Composition". The poem was inspired in part by a talking raven in the novel '' Barnaby Rudge: A Tale of the Riots of Eighty'' by Charles D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ezra (comics)
Ezra or Esdras (; he, עֶזְרָא, '; fl. 480–440 BCE), also called Ezra the Scribe (, ') and Ezra the Priest in the Book of Ezra, was a Jewish scribe (''sofer'') and priest (''kohen''). In Greco-Latin Ezra is called Esdras ( grc-gre, Ἔσδρας). According to the Hebrew Bible he was a descendant of Sraya, the last High Priest to serve in the First Temple, and a close relative of Joshua, the first High Priest of the Second Temple. He returned from Babylonian exile and reintroduced the Torah in Jerusalem. According to 1 Esdras, a Greek translation of the Book of Ezra still in use in Eastern Orthodoxy, he was also a High Priest. Rabbinic tradition holds that he was an ordinary member of the priesthood. Several traditions have developed over his place of burial. One tradition says that he is buried in al-Uzayr near Basra (Iraq), while another tradition alleges that he is buried in Tadif near Aleppo, in northern Syria. His name may be an abbreviation of ', " Yah he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dragon's Lair
''Dragon's Lair'' is a video game franchise created by Rick Dyer and Don Bluth. The series is famous for its Western animation-style graphics and complex decades-long history of being ported to many platforms and being remade into television and comic book series. The first game in the series is titled ''Dragon's Lair'', originally released for arcades in 1983 by Cinematronics. It uses laserdisc technology, offering greatly superior graphics compared to other video games at the time. The game was ported to several other platforms, but as no home system technology of that era could accommodate the graphical quality of LaserDisc, several abridged versions of the original game were released under different names. The first true sequel, '' Dragon's Lair II: Time Warp,'' had started development as early as 1984, but would only appear in arcades in 1991. While its graphics were once again praised, its now outdated and limited interactivity compared to the newer generation of arcade ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clockwork Girl
''The Clockwork Girl'' is an all-ages/science fiction/fantasy comic series created by Sean O'Reilly and Kevin Hanna, that ran for five issues and was published in a collected edition for the first time in 2008. ''Clockwork Girl'' tells the tale of a nameless robot girl who has recently been given the gift of life from her creator. While she explores the wonders of an ordinary world she meets an amazing mutant boy and they share a friendship that must overcome their warring families. In 2008, Telefilm Canada announced that they had funded the property for a possible future film adaptation. The film, ''The Clockwork Girl'', has been released. Characters Main characters * Tesla, the Clockwork Girl: ( protagonist) is a young robot girl learning how to live in a world of adults. She looks at strangers like a kid in a candy store and wants to know everything about this new world around her. The character's name was inspired by inventor Nikola Tesla, and Kevin Hanna's earlier zine ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coquitlam
Coquitlam ( ) is a city in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, Canada. Mainly suburban, Coquitlam is the List of cities in British Columbia, sixth-largest city in the province, with a population of 148,625 in 2021, and one of the 21 municipalities comprising Metro Vancouver. The mayor is Richard Stewart. Simon Fraser (explorer), Simon Fraser explored the region in 1808, encountering the Indigenous Coast Salish peoples. Europeans started settling in the 1860s. Fraser Mills, a lumber mill on the north bank of the Fraser River was constructed in 1889, and by 1908 there were 20 houses, a store, post office, hospital, office block, barber shop, pool hall, and a Gurdwara, Sikh temple. History The Coast Salish people were the first to live in this area, and archaeology confirms continuous occupation of the territory for at least 9,000 years. The name ''Kwikwetlem First Nation, Kwikwetlem'' is said to be derived from a Coast Salish term "kʷikʷəƛ̓əm" meaning "red fish up th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Howard Lovecraft And The Kingdom Of Madness
''Howard Lovecraft and the Kingdom of Madness'' is a 2018 Canadian animated film written, directed and produced by Sean Patrick O'Reilly and sequel to 2016 and 2017 films '' Howard Lovecraft and the Frozen Kingdom'' and ''Howard Lovecraft and the Undersea Kingdom''. The film was Christopher Plummer's final voice acting role before his death in February 2021. Plot After the events that occurred in the Frozen Kingdom and the Undersea Kingdom, young Howard finds himself at home. The walls of reality are thinning making the world vulnerable to dangers from beyond. Howard follows his father, Uncle Randolph and Dr. Henry Armitage as they journey to Antarctica, to prevent awaking of the destroyer of worlds, Cthulhu. Development Shout! Factory announced their title releases at SDCC '18, which included ''Howard Lovecraft and the Kingdom of Madness.'' The Howard Lovecraft series is based on the graphic novel written by Bruce Brown. In an interview with WIRED, the author stated his in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Legend Of Hallowaiian
''The Legend of Hallowaiian'' (also known as ''Hallowaiian: Adventure Hawaii'', and ''Halloween Island'') is a 2018 Canadian computer-animated adventure comedy film directed by Sean O'Reilly. It was released on DirecTV on September 20, 2018, followed by limited theatrical release in October. The film was produced by King's Hawaiian's newly formed production company Fresh Baked Films, SC Films International and Arcana Studio. Plot Terror arises on the Big Island of Hawaii. Three young friends try to restore peace to their home, after accidentally releasing a mythical monster on Halloween. They must use their wits and courage, and will learn the importance of family, friends and culture. Cast *Vanessa Williams - Fire Goddess *Tia Carrere - Nana *Mark Dacascos - Pono *Teilor Grubbs - Leilani *Noah Schnapp - Kai * Mark Hamill - Officer Duke *Keifer O'Reilly - Eddie *Page Feldman - Marge *Sean Patrick O'Reilly - Mr. Griffith/Menehune *Erick Dickens - Tom *Dumi Owane - Teenage Gi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Steam Engines Of Oz
''The Steam Engines of Oz'' is a 2018 Canadian fantasy adventure animated film directed and written by Sean Patrick O'Reilly. The screenplay is based on the graphic novel of the same name by Erik Hendrix. It stars the voices of William Shatner, Ron Perlman, Julianne Hough, Ashleigh Ball, and Scott McNeil. Plot A hundred years after the events that occurred in ''The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'' and after the defeat of the Wicked Witch, there is a modernized Emerald City that is ruled by the once-revered hero the Tin Man. The land of Oz is at risk as the city expands its territory further and further. The last hope comes from a young mechanic named Victoria Wright, who works underneath the city. Production Arcana Studios announced that they will be producing a "steampunked re-imagining" of ''The Wonderful Wizard of Oz''. It is a co-production animated feature with 3Doubles Productions and Arcana Studio. Cast * William Shatner - Oscar 'Oz' Diggs * Ron Perlman - Magnus * Julianne H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Howard Lovecraft And The Frozen Kingdom
''Howard Lovecraft and the Frozen Kingdom'' is a 2016 animated film based on the graphic novel of the same name, itself inspired by the writings of American horror author H. P. Lovecraft. Two sequels, ''Howard Lovecraft and the Undersea Kingdom'' and ''Howard Lovecraft and the Kingdom of Madness'', were released in 2017 and 2018. Plot After visiting his father in Arkham Sanitarium, young Howard Lovecraft accidentally uses the legendary ''Necronomicon'' to open a portal to a strange frozen world filled with horrifying creatures and a great adventure. Cast * Ron Perlman - Shoggoth * Christopher Plummer - Dr. West * Jane Curtin - Algid Bunk * Doug Bradley - Nyarlathotep * Scott McNeil - Barry/Govlins * Alison Wandzura - Mary Lovecraft * Kiefer O'Reilly - Howard Lovecraft/Davik * Harmony O'Reilly - Innes * Michelle O'Reilly - Sarah Lovecraft * Phoenix O'Reilly - Twi'i * Sean Patrick O'Reilly - Spot * Summer O'Reilly - Gotha * Tyler Nicol - Winfield Lovecraft Overview The Howard ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexa Vega
Alexa Ellesse PenaVega (née Vega; born August 27, 1988) is an American actress and singer. She is known for her roles as Carmen Cortez in the ''Spy Kids'' film series and Julie Corky in the 2004 film ''Sleepover''. In 2009, she starred as the title character Ruby Gallagher in the ABC Family series '' Ruby & the Rockits''. Early life Vega was born in Miami, Florida. She spent some of her childhood years on a ranch in Ocala, Florida. Her father, Baruch Vega, is a Colombian fashion photographer and student informer for the Central Intelligence Agency,De Cordoba, Jose,"Fashion Photographer Scored Millions As an Informant, but Was Justice Served?" ''The Wall Street Journal'', December 7, 2000 and her mother, Gina Rue, is a former model. Vega has six siblings, including actress Makenzie Vega. She moved with her family to California when she was four years old. As a teenager she was homeschooled. Career Acting In 1996, Vega starred as young Jo Harding in ''Twister''. She guest-s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill Paxton
William Paxton (May 17, 1955 – February 25, 2017) was an American actor and filmmaker. He appeared in films such as '' Weird Science'' (1985), ''Aliens'' (1986), ''Near Dark'' (1987), '' Tombstone'' (1993), ''True Lies'' (1994), '' Apollo 13'' (1995), ''Twister'' (1996), ''Titanic'' (1997), '' A Simple Plan'' (1998), ''Edge of Tomorrow'' (2014), and '' Nightcrawler'' (2014). Paxton starred in the HBO drama series ''Big Love'' (2006–2011), for which he earned three Golden Globe Award nominations during the show's run. He was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award for portraying Randall McCoy in the History channel miniseries '' Hatfields & McCoys'' (2012). Early life Bill Paxton was born in Fort Worth, Texas, on May 17, 1955, the son of Mary Lou ( ''née'' Gray; 1926–2016) and John Lane Paxton (1920–2011). His mother was a Roman Catholic who raised him and his siblings in her faith. His father was a businessman, lumber wholesaler, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
