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The Genius (comics)
A genius is a person who has exceptional intellectual ability, creativity, or originality. Genius may also refer to: Arts and entertainment Film, television and radio * ''The Genius'' (1948 film), a Mexican comedy film * ''Genius'' (1991 film), a Russian drama * ''Genius'' (1999 film), a Disney Channel Original Movie * ''Genius'' (2012 film), a Telugu film * ''Genius'' (2016 film), a biographical drama about Max Perkins * ''Genius'' (2018 Hindi film), an Indian action thriller * ''Genius'' (2018 Tamil film), an Indian drama film * ''Genius'' (radio series), a British comedy gameshow 2005–08 * ''Genius'' (British series), a TV version of the radio show 2009–10 * ''Genius'' (American TV series), an anthology period drama from 2017 * ''The Genius'' (TV series), a South Korean reality game show *'' Genius by Stephen Hawking'', a 2016 TV documentary series Literature *Genius (literature), a concept in literary theory relating to inspiration * ''The "Genius"'' (novel), by Theodor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Genius
Genius is a characteristic of original and exceptional insight in the performance of some art or endeavor that surpasses expectations, sets new standards for future works, establishes better methods of operation, or remains outside the capabilities of competitors. Genius is associated with intellectual ability and creative productivity, and may refer to a polymath who excels across diverse subjects. There is no scientifically precise definition of a genius. The term is also defined as the exceptional ability itself, as simply genius without the article. In that sense of the word, sometimes genius is associated with talent, but several authors such as Cesare Lombroso and Arthur Schopenhauer systematically distinguish these terms. Walter Isaacson, biographer of many well-known geniuses, explains that although high intelligence may be a prerequisite, the most common trait that actually defines a genius may be the extraordinary ability to apply creativity and imaginative thinki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Forty Stories
''Forty Stories'' collects forty of Donald Barthelme's short stories, several of which originally appeared in ''The New Yorker''. The book was first published by G. P. Putnam's Sons in 1987. While '' Sixty Stories'' includes many longer narratives, the stories in ''Forty Stories'' are pithy. Many last for fewer than five pages, and display Barthelme's flash fictional tendencies. They also abound in historical references and surreal juxtapositions. One story involves a World War I Secret Police investigator, a trio of German warplanes, and the artist Paul Klee. Another is a parodic rewriting of the fairy-tale Bluebeard, perhaps inspired by Angela Carter's story "The Bloody Chamber ''The Bloody Chamber'' (or ''The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories'') is a collection of short fiction by English writer Angela Carter. It was first published in the United Kingdom in 1979 by Gollancz and won the Cheltenham Festival Literary ...." Yet another consists of a single seven-page-long ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Micro Genius
''Micro Genius'' () is a brand name used for Famicom clone consoles marketed in several countries around the world, particularly in areas where Nintendo consoles were not readily available, including the Middle East, Southeast Asia, South America, Eastern Europe, South Africa and East Asian countries excluding Japan and South Korea. The name was initially and most famously used by TXC Corporation for its range of Taiwanese-made Famicom clones, software and accessories, but later passed to other companies and remains in use today on rebranded Chinese Famicom clones and LCD games. In some countries - such as Malaysia - during the early 1990s, Micro Genius Famicom clones were the most popular game consoles, mirroring the popularity enjoyed several years earlier by Nintendo's official Famicom and NES in Japan and North America. In Russia certain models of Micro Genius were sold under the Dendy brand, and in Poland one version, the IQ-502, was released as a Pegasus console - both o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Genius (company)
Genius is an American digital media company founded on August 27, 2009, by Tom Lehman, Ilan Zechory, and Mahbod Moghadam. The site allows users to provide annotations and interpretation to song lyrics, news stories, sources, poetry, and documents. Originally launched as Rap Genius with a focus on hip-hop music, the company attracted the attention and support of celebrities, and venture capital enabling further growth. The site expanded in 2014 to cover other forms of media, such as pop, literature, R&B, and added an annotation-embedded platform. That same year, an iPhone app was released. To reflect these new goals, the site re-launched as Genius in July 2014. An Android version was released in August 2015, and in 2016 and 2017, the company began producing music-focused original video content and hosting live events and concerts. In December 2013, Google penalized Rap Genius for violating their backlinks guidelines—particularly involvement with blog networks—by removing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Genius Products
Genius Products (also known as Genius Entertainment) was an entertainment company based in Santa Monica, California, United States. The ''Baby Genius'' line was one of a number of "smart toys" that came out in response to a study book about the Mozart effect. Genius also released DVDs for other companies, including Entertainment Rights, Classic Media, Sesame Workshop (from 2007 to 2009), ESPN, Discovery Communications, World Wrestling Entertainment, and PorchLight Entertainment. History Genius Products Inc. was founded in San Diego, California in 1999. created by Klaus Moeller and Larry Balaban. In 2001, the video release of ''Baby Genius: The Four Seasons'' won a Kids First! award, beating ''Teletubbies''. By 2002, AOL Time Warner was distributing ''Baby Genius'' products. Genius Products acquired American Vantage Media (formerly Fox Lorber, Winstar TV & Video, and Wellspring Media, spun off from Winstar Communications in 2001) in early 2005. On December 5, 2005, Genius Prod ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Genius Brands
Genius Brands International (GBI) is an entertainment company headed by Andy Heyward. The company was formed from the merger of Genius Brands International and A Squared Entertainment. History 2014–2015 Genius Brands International (GBI) was formed in November 2013 from the merger between A2 Entertainment and pre-merger Genius Brands (former Pacific Entertainment), with the Heywards of A2 taking over as top executives. Pre-merged Genius Brands CEO Klaus Moeller moved to vice president of special markets at GBI. GBI's board of directors included former California governor Gray Davis and American Greetings Corp. president-COO Jeff Weiss. The ''Baby Genius video on demand subscription service launched in April 2014. GBI launched a VOD channel of children's entertainment called ''Kid Genius'' in October 2015, through Comcast's Xfinity On Demand. In June 2014, Genius Brands agreed to license ''Baby Genius'', ''Secret Millionaires Club'' and ''Thomas Edison's Secret Lab'' to Leap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Herman's Head
''Herman's Head'' is an American sitcom that aired on the Fox network from September 8, 1991, until April 21, 1994. The series was created by Andy Guerdat and Steve Kreinberg, and produced by Witt/Thomas Productions in association with Touchstone Television. William Ragsdale stars as the title character, Herman Brooks. Herman's thought processes are dramatized in a "Greek chorus"-style interpretation, with four characters representing different aspects of his personality (played by Molly Hagan, Ken Hudson Campbell, Rick Lawless and Peter Mackenzie). Synopsis Research assistant Herman Brooks (William Ragsdale) works in the fact-checking department of a major magazine publisher, Waterton Publishing, in Manhattan. Herman, from all outward appearances, embodies the young man on the fast track—ambitious, clever and sensible—but viewers are shown that a struggle of contrasting personality traits are constantly working, and most often arguing, inside his head. His decisions and act ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Tech Tycoon Game
''The'' () is a grammatical article in English, denoting persons or things that are already or about to be mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the most frequently used word in the English language; studies and analyses of texts have found it to account for seven percent of all printed English-language words. It is derived from gendered articles in Old English which combined in Middle English and now has a single form used with nouns of any gender. The word can be used with both singular and plural nouns, and with a noun that starts with any letter. This is different from many other languages, which have different forms of the definite article for different genders or numbers. Pronunciation In most dialects, "the" is pronounced as (with the voiced dental fricative followed by a schwa) when followed by a consonant sound, and as (homophone of the archai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Genius (comics)
John Glashan (born John McGlashan, 24 December 1927 – 15 June 1999Martin Plimmer,, ''The Independent'', 22 July 1999. Accessed 20 August 2016.) was a Scottish cartoonist, illustrator and playwright. He was the creator of the " Genius" cartoons. Glashan's cartoons typically included small pen-and-ink figures drawn over a fabulous backdrop often featuring fantastic Gothic or imaginary architecture, surreal landscapes or gloriously impractical ingenious-looking machines. Life and work Born in Glasgow and the son of the portrait painter Archibald A. McGlashan, John McGlashan studied painting at the Glasgow School of Art after national service in the army. He moved to London intending to make a living from painting portraits, but was unable to do so. After switching to cartooning and illustrating he shortened his surname to "Glashan". Glashan's cartoons appeared in '' Lilliput'', ''Queen'', ''The Spectator'', ''Punch'', ''Private Eye'', and various London newspapers, as well as '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Faith (Pop Smoke Album)
''Faith'' is the second and final studio album by American rapper Pop Smoke. It was posthumously released on July 16, 2021, by Victor Victor Worldwide and Republic Records. The deluxe edition of the album that includes four additional tracks was released on what would have been Pop Smoke's 22nd birthday, July 20, 2021. On July 30, six additional tracks were added, including the late rapper's 2020 single, "Dior". The album's guest appearances includes from Kanye West, Pusha T, Rick Ross, 42 Dugg, 21 Savage, Takeoff, Lil Tjay, Swae Lee, Pharrell, Kid Cudi, and Quavo, among others. ''Faith'' is a drill, trap, and hip hop record with elements of pop-trap, gospel, and pop. ''Faith'' received generally mixed reviews from music critics. Some criticized the production and considered the album unfinished. Others criticized the number of features and called it a cash grab. A total of four singles were released throughout 2021. " Mr. Jones" featuring American rapper Future was rel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Genius (Pitchshifter Song)
"Genius" is a song by British industrial metal band Pitchshifter, released in 1997, from their album ''www.pitchshifter.com''. It is usually considered one of the key songs that helped the band be successful, and is one of their most recognized songs. Song information Musically speaking, "Genius" can be considered a departure from previous songs from the band. It has a rock-influenced sound, with elements of dance music. Vocals also, are cleaner than previous releases. The song was used in the 1998 PlayStation racing video game ''Test Drive 5'', and is played in the movie '' Mortal Kombat: Annihilation'', as well as appearing on the movie's soundtrack. Music video In the music video directed by The Dempsey Twins, Ben Dempsey & Joe Dempsey, Pitchshifter are performing in a warehouse and are confronted by the riot police. Throughout the video, the music appears to deter the police, whilst destroying their helmets. Near the end, a police officer sprays water at the band. The vide ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Genius (LSD Song)
"Genius" is the debut single by pop music supergroup LSD, released on 3 May 2018. It is from the group's 2019 debut studio album, ''LSD''. The song was written by Sia, Labrinth, Diplo and Jr Blender, and produced by the last three with Gustave Rudman. The single was accompanied with a "psychedelic" animated music video directed by Ben Jones and art by Gabriel Alcala. The song impacted the US alternative radios on 19 June 2018. A remixed version of "Genius" featuring American rapper Lil Wayne was released in January 2019. The song is featured in the video game ''FIFA 19'', by EA Sports. Composition Stereogum said the song has an "eclectic, loosely Caribbean production". ''Dancing Astronaut'' described the song as "Labrinth and Sia swapping syncopated versework over a characteristically catchy hip-hop lite Diplo beat." ''Rolling Stone'' called it "a distinctly Diplo synth-pop drop". Lyrically, the song references Albert Einstein, Galileo Galilei, Stephen Hawking, and Isaac N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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