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Stuart Hancock
Stuart Hancock (born 5 August 1975) is a British composer of film, TV and concert music. Hancock is known for having composed the original soundtracks to series 2 of the BBC fantasy series Atlantis, the animated TV adaptation of We're Going On A Bear Hunt and the Netflix comedy horror Crazyhead. He won the BASCA British Composer Award in 2015 for his community song-cycle, Snapshot Songs. Career Hancock attended Downing College, Cambridge University, earning a BA in Geography. He was the inaugural recipient of the Pomona-Downing Scholarship, studying for an academic year at Pomona College, Claremont, California, US, where he developed his interest in music composition and scored his first film. He subsequently gained a place on the Masters Course in Composition for Film and Television at the London College of Music, graduating with Distinction. In 1999, Hancock was the winner of the Silent Sounds nationwide competition to be commissioned to re-score music for the 1920s Hol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Atlantis (TV Series)
Atlantis ( grc, Ἀτλαντὶς νῆσος, , island of Atlas) is a fictional island mentioned in an allegory on the hubris of nations in Plato's works ''Timaeus'' and ''Critias'', wherein it represents the antagonist naval power that besieges "Ancient Athens", the pseudo-historic embodiment of Plato's ideal state in '' The Republic''. In the story, Athens repels the Atlantean attack unlike any other nation of the known world, supposedly bearing witness to the superiority of Plato's concept of a state. The story concludes with Atlantis falling out of favor with the deities and submerging into the Atlantic Ocean. Despite its minor importance in Plato's work, the Atlantis story has had a considerable impact on literature. The allegorical aspect of Atlantis was taken up in utopian works of several Renaissance writers, such as Francis Bacon's ''New Atlantis'' and Thomas More's ''Utopia''. On the other hand, nineteenth-century amateur scholars misinterpreted Plato's narra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mixed Martial Arts
Mixed martial arts (MMA), sometimes referred to as cage fighting, no holds barred (NHB), and ultimate fighting, and originally referred to as Vale Tudo is a full-contact combat sport based on striking, grappling and ground fighting, incorporating techniques from various combat sports from around the world. The first documented use of the term ''mixed martial arts'' was in a review of UFC 1 by television critic Howard Rosenberg in 1993. The question of who actually coined the term is subject to debate. During the early 20th century, various interstylistic contests took place throughout Japan and in the countries of the Four Asian Tigers. In Brazil, there was the sport of Vale Tudo, in which The Gracie family was known to promote Vale Tudo matches as a way to promote their own Brazilian jiu-jitsu style. A precursor to modern MMA was the 1976 Ali vs. Inoki exhibition bout (which ended in a draw after 15 rounds), fought between boxer Muhammad Ali and wrestler Antonio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simon's Cat
''Simon's Cat'' is a British animated web cartoon and book series written by Simon Tofield. It features a hungry cat who uses various tactics to get his owner to feed him. In January 2009, it was announced that ''Simon's Cat'' would be published in book format in response to the success of the first animated films. Canongate Books released the title on October 1st, 2009 in the United Kingdom. It was later released in 26 other countries with 9 titles added in the series. In June 2012, Walt Disney Animation Studios began releasing specially-made shorts of ''Simon's Cat'', while a ''Simon's Cat'' newspaper strip ran in the ''Daily Mirror'' from 2011 to 2013. In August 2015, it was announced that Endemol Shine UK had acquired a stake on ''Simon's Cat''. In May 2016, ''Simon's Cat'' partnered with the American preschool programme ''Sesame Street'' as part of their Love to Learn campaign. In June 2017, the game ''Simon's Cat: Crunch Time'' premiered. In February 2018, the game '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kensuke's Kingdom
''Kensuke's Kingdom'' is a children's novel by Michael Morpurgo, illustrated by Michael Foreman. It was first published in 1999 by Egmont UK. Since then, it has been released by various other publishers, such as Scholastic. Book summary Kensuke's Kingdom tells the story of a boy named Michael, whose family decide to sail around the world after his parents are made redundant from the local brickworks. Initially their voyage goes well and Michael's family visit several exciting locations, including Brazil, South Africa and Australia, where they stay with Uncle John. After leaving Australia however, the weather becomes perilous, their yacht is damaged and Michael's mum is sick with severe stomach cramps. On one deceptively calm night, Michael's dog Stella Artois appears on deck, and given that she had previously fallen overboard in the Indian Ocean, Michael tries to retrieve her. A sudden wind takes hold of the yacht, and both Michael and Stella are washed overboard. Alone a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Morpurgo
Sir Michael Andrew Bridge Morpurgo (''né'' Bridge; 5 October 1943) is an English book author, poet, playwright, and librettist who is known best for children's novels such as ''War Horse'' (1982). His work is noted for its "magical storytelling", for recurring themes such as the triumph of an outsider or survival, for characters' relationships with nature, and for vivid settings such as the Cornish coast or World War I. Morpurgo became the third Children's Laureate, from 2003 to 2005, and he is also the current President of BookTrust, the UK's largest children's reading charity. Early life Morpurgo was born in 1943 in St Albans, Hertfordshire, as Michael Andrew Bridge, the second child of actor Tony Van Bridge and actress Kippe Cammaerts (born Catherine Noel Kippe Cammaerts, daughter of writer and poet Émile Cammaerts). Both RADA graduates, his parents had met when they were acting in the same repertory company in 1938. His father came from a working-class family, while Ki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kensuke's Kingdom (film)
''Kensuke's Kingdom'' is a 2023 animated film based on the children's novel of the same name by Michael Morpurgo. The film debuted at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on 11 June 2023. The UK premiere was at the 67th BFI London Film Festival on 14 October 2023. On general release in France from 7 February 2024, under the title ''Le royaume de Kensuké'' (''The Kingdom of Kensuke''). It is released in the UK and Ireland from 2 August 2024. Premise A boy (Aaron MacGregor) swept overboard during a storm on a worldwide sailing trip with his family washes ashore on an island in the Pacific Ocean. While there, he realises someone (Ken Watanabe) is nearby, aiding him with his survival. Cast * Aaron MacGregor as Michael Morpurgo * Sally Hawkins as Mum (Mrs. Morpurgo) * Cillian Murphy as Dad (Mr. Morpurgo) * Ken Watanabe as Kensuke * Raffey Cassidy as Becky * Alfred Kodai Berglund as Michiya (Kensuke's Son) Production It was announced in February 2019 that an animated fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Last Belle
''The Last Belle'' is a 2011 20-minute animated short directed by Neil Boyle. It features the voices of Sienna Guillory, Amanda Donohoe, and Colin McFarlane. Summary The story is all about how Rosie found love in London. After exchanging e-mails with a mysterious beau in an online chatroom for weeks, she is excited to hear that he wants to meet her in person one evening. She has been told by him that he lives in a big house, is interested in the arts and fashion, and has had his friends tell him that he bears a strong resemblance to actor Brad Pitt. The truth is that Wally—her online lover—is a drunkard and overweight, watches adult movies and has pin-ups plastered all over his apartment, and dresses in loud shirts and ties. He too is looking forward to his date with Rosie, but while waiting to leave, he has one too many cans of beer, resulting in him falling asleep past the time he had intended to leave by. It becomes a race against the clock as Wally is literally thrown ou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Park City Film Music Festival
The Park City Film Music Festival is a film festival with a special emphasis on film music, which takes place annually in Park City, Utah, United States, and showcases American and International films. It was founded in 2004 and awards films with a stress on the film music. Films are screened at the Egyptian Theatre and other venues in Park City. In addition to screening films, the festival hosts as well as seminars and workshops about film music. Lectures were given e.g. by Hummie Mann Hummie Mann (born October 29, 1955) is a Canadian-born American film score composer. His credits include the Mel Brooks films '' Robin Hood: Men in Tights'' and '' Dracula: Dead and Loving It''. Mann was awarded an Emmy for arranging Billy Crys ..., who composed the soundtrack to Robin Hood: Men in Tights. It's considered the only film festival in the USA that puts a focus on and awards film music. References External links Official Website: Park City Film Music FestivalOfficial Facebook ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Idyllwild International Festival Of Cinema
The Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema (IIFC) is an independent film festival held since 2009 in Idyllwild, California. The festival is run by its founder, director Stephen Savage. The tenth annual IIFC was held March 5 through 10, 2019. As of 2019, the Grand Jury was composed of Wolfgang Bodison, Irene Bedard, Kristoff St. John, Conor O'Farrell, Juan Ruiz Anchia, Erika Christensen, Anne Archer and Peter Szebadi. IIFC's schedule overlaps with the much larger Palm Springs International Film Festival in Palm Springs. Savage has said scheduling the festival in January helps the local economy during the slow season. The festival was the inspiration for the Glendale International Film Festival, which started in 2014. References External linksOfficial site at |
Catrin Finch
Catrin Ana Finch is a Welsh harpist, arranger and composer. She was the Official Harpist to the Prince of Wales from 2000 to 2004 and is visiting professor at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama and the Royal Academy of Music in London. Finch has given recitals at venues throughout the world. Early life Catrin Finch was born in Llanon, Ceredigion, and began learning the harp at the age of six. Her mother is German and her father English, and she is a fluent Welsh speaker. By the age of nine, she had passed her grade VIII harp examination. She was a member of the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain at the age of ten, becoming the youngest of its members to play at The Proms. She studied harp with Elinor Bennett, who would become her mother-in-law, before attending the Purcell School, a specialist music school for children in Hertfordshire. She continued her studies at the Royal Academy of Music in London where she studied harp with Skaila Kanga. During the 1990s, Fin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Official Harpist To The Prince Of Wales
The Official Harpist to the Prince of Wales is a position within the Royal Household. In 2000, King Charles III, the then Prince of Wales, revived a tradition of having Welsh harpists, which was the first time the post has been occupied since it was last granted to John Thomas in 1871 by Queen Victoria. The harp is an important national instrument in Wales, and although the role of Official Harpist was discontinued during the reign of Queen Victoria, the Prince of Wales restored the position in 2000 in order to foster and encourage young musical talent in Wales and the UK and to raise the profile of the harp as an instrument. On 5 July 2006, the Prince of Wales was presented with a £150,000 gold leaf harp from harp maker Victor Salvi of the Italian harp makers Salvi Harps. The harp is used by the official harpist. List of official harpists * John Thomas, 1871 * Catrin Finch, 2000 to 2004 * Jemima Phillips, 2004 to 2007 * Claire Jones, 2007 to 2011 * Hannah Stone, 2011 to 201 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Côr Cymru
''Côr Cymru'' is a Welsh TV competition searching for the best choir in Wales, which airs every 2 years on S4C. The first series was presented by Aled Jones and Heledd Cynwal in 2003, but subsequent series have been fronted by Nia Roberts and Gareth Owen. Facilities supplied by The Barcud Derwen Group. Despite a similar show being developed by the BBC in the form of ''Last Choir Standing'', S4C recently revealed ''Côr Cymru'' returned for a brand new series in 2009. Format The show sees choirs competing against each other in knockout-style semi finals in five different categories (female voice, male voice, mixed, youth (16–25 years), and children's choirs). The winners in each category then compete in the live final for the grand title of "Choir of Wales". S4C announced on 5 April 2017, that the winner of Côr Cymru 2017 would represent Wales at the Eurovision Choir of the Year 2017 Eurovision Choir of the Year 2017 was the first Eurovision Choir competition for chora ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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