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The World Of Hans Christian Andersen
is a 1968 Japanese-American animated fantasy film produced by Toei Doga, based on the works of Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. Theatrically released in Japan on March 19, 1968, the film was licensed in North America by United Artists in 1971. Synopsis A young Hans Christian Andersen, while seeking an opera ticket, suddenly discovers the inspirations and talents he will later have for his fairy tales. Release ''The World of Hans Christian Andersen'' was released by Toei on March 19, 1968, three years prior to '' Andersen Stories'' (''Anderusen Monogatari'', 1971), an eponymous and thematically similar series produced by Zuiyo Enterprise and Mushi Production. The film and the series also have in common composer Seiichirō Uno, screenwriters Hisashi Inoue and Morihisa Yamamoto, and voice actress Eiko Masuyama. The film was dubbed for U.S. audiences by Hal Roach, who hired Chuck McCann and Al Kilgore to assist him; this was one of his last efforts before his studio cl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kimio Yabuki
Kimio Yabuki ( ja, 矢吹 公郎) is a Japanese animator. Known in Japan for his work on many early classic works by the Toei Animation studio, his best-known film in the West is ''Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer'' from 1985, produced by the French-American company DiC with animation work done in Japan. In 1969, he teamed up with a young Hayao Miyazaki in the production of an animated version of ''Puss in Boots''. Yabuki was an employee of Toei Animation until going freelance in 1973, but did work on several Toei productions (including ''Dororon Enma-kun'', ''Ikkyu-san'', and ''The Kabocha Wine'') afterward. Filmography Director * 1963–1965: '' Ōkami Shōnen Ken'' (狼少年ケン, ''Wolf Boy Ken''; TV series) * 1968: '' Andersen Monogatari'' (アンデルセン物語) * 1969: ''Puss 'n Boots'' (長靴をはいた猫, ''Nagagutsu o Haita Neko'') * 1973–1974: ''Dororon Enma-kun'' (ドロロンえん魔くん) * 1975–1982: '' Ikkyū-san'' (一休さん) * 1980: '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hartford Courant
The ''Hartford Courant'' is the largest daily newspaper in the U.S. state of Connecticut, and is considered to be the oldest continuously published newspaper in the United States. A morning newspaper serving most of the state north of New Haven and east of Waterbury, its headquarters on Broad Street in Hartford, Connecticut is a short walk from the state capitol. It reports regional news with a chain of bureaus in smaller cities and a series of local editions. It also operates ''CTNow'', a free local weekly newspaper and website. The ''Courant'' began as a weekly called the ''Connecticut Courant'' on October 29, 1764, becoming daily in 1837. In 1979, it was bought by the Times Mirror Company. In 2000, Times Mirror was acquired by the Tribune Company, which later combined the paper's management and facilities with those of a Tribune-owned Hartford television station. The ''Courant'' and other Tribune print properties were spun off to a new corporate parent, Tribune Publishing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arihiro Fujimura
was a Japanese actor and voice actor. He was born in Chiyoda, Tokyo. He died in 1982 of diabetes mellitus. In later life, his hometown was Kanda, Tokyo. Biography Filmography Films *''Harenchi Gakuen'' *'' Lupin III: Strange Pychokinetic Strategy'' (Superintendent) TV Drama *''I Am a Cat'' *''G-Men '75'' *'' Shin Zatoichi'' *''Mito Kōmon'' *'' Saiyuki II'' *'' Hyokkori Hyoutanjima'' (Don Gervacio) Anime *''Cyborg 009'' 1960s films (006/Chang Changku) *'' Anderson Monogatari'' (Inspector) *''Nutcracker Fantasy'' (French Noble) Other *Appeared at the 16th and 24th ''Kōhaku Uta Gassen , more commonly known simply as ''Kōhaku'', is an annual New Year's Eve television special produced by Japanese public broadcaster NHK. It is broadcast live simultaneously on television and radio, nationally and internationally by the NHK net ...'' External links * 1934 births 1982 deaths Japanese male voice actors Male voice actors from Tokyo People from Chiyoda, Tokyo 20th-cent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim MacGeorge
James Andrew MacGeorge (October 9, 1928 – January 16, 2021) was an American voice actor, puppeteer, stand-up comedian and writer. He is also credited Jim McGeorge and James MacGeorge. Career He is probably best known for his voice roles as Beany Boy, Crowy and Uncle Captain Horatio K. Huffenpuff in ''Beany and Cecil'', Oliver Hardy on '' The Laurel and Hardy Cartoon Show'', Crazy Claws in ''The Kwicky Koala Show'', Bort in ''The Mighty Orbots'', Wimper in ''Clue Club'' and as Dr. Wilmer Scarab in ''Bionic Six''. He also voiced various characters in many other cartoon series and worked as a writer for Jay Ward Productions. He appeared on camera in shows including ''Get Smart'' as Stan Laurel, '' Semi-Tough'', ''Happy Days'' and the feature film ''Teenagers from Outer Space''. MacGeorge has reprised his role only as Uncle Captain Huffenpuff in ''The New Adventures of Beany and Cecil'' produced by DiC Entertainment and directed by John Kricfalusi, better known for his work on '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yasushi Suzuki
is a Japanese speed skater. He competed in the men's 500 metres event at the 1984 Winter Olympics The 1984 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XIV Olympic Winter Games (Serbo-Croatian and Slovene: ''XIV. Zimske olimpijske igre''; Cyrillic: XIV Зимске олимпијске игре; mk, XIV Зимски олимписки игр .... References 1962 births Living people Japanese male speed skaters Olympic speed skaters for Japan Speed skaters at the 1984 Winter Olympics Speed skaters from Hokkaido 20th-century Japanese people {{Japan-speed-skating-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Corinne Orr
Corinne Orr (born January 6, 1936) is a Canadian actress. She is best known for her work on the English version of the anime series ''Speed Racer''. Biography Orr became involved in children's theatre beginning at the age of 10 (with her first role being in ''Alice in Wonderland'') after she began taking elocution lessons due to her French accent,John Lentini, , Anime on Location. and started to develop her repertoire of voices. By the age of 14,John C. SniderGo, Go, Go Speed Racer! Interviews with Peter Fernandez & Corinne Orr, www.scifidimensions.com. she was working at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), as well as acting in stage theaters at the Mountain Playhouse in Montreal and the Crest Theatre in Toronto, working for the Montreal Shakespearian Company and alongside such notables as William Shatner. With her solid background on the stage, Orr was hired by CBC Radio for roles in their radio dramas such as ''Laura Limited''. She then moved to CBC Television to portra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kazuko Sugiyama
, known by her stage name , is a Japanese actress and voice actress who was born in Nagoya and works for Aoni Production. In February 2010, she received a "Merit Award" from the 4th Seiyu Awards. Filmography Anime *Hanako Mori in ''Inakappe Taishō'' (1970) *Mako Urashima in '' Mahō no Mako-chan'' (1970) *Jun the Swan in ''Gatchaman'' (1972) *Shishio Sarari in ''Jungle Kurobe'' (1973) *Heidi in ''Heidi, Girl of the Alps'' (1974) *Laura Ingalls in ''Laura, the Prairie Girl'' (1975) *Naida, Commander Kirika in ''UFO Robo Grendizer'' (1975) *Princess Aurora in '' SF Saiyūki Starzinger'' (1978-1979) *Francoise Arnoul/003 in ''Cyborg 009'' (1979) * Ten in ''Urusei Yatsura'' (1981) *Akane Kimidori in ''Dr. Slump'' (1981) *Ganmo in ''Gu Gu Ganmo'' (1984) * Colonel Violet in Dragon Ball (1987) *White in '' Pink: Water Bandit, Rain Bandit'' (1990) *Korosuke in Kiteretsu Daihyakka (episodes 87 to 331) (1990) * Celebi in Pocket Monsters the Movie: Celebi, A Timeless Encounter (2001) *Bo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toshiko Fujita
was a Japanese actress, voice actress, singer and narrator. She was affiliated with Aoni Production at the time of her death. Biography Since the age of 8 in 1958, Fujita worked in radio and television as an actress, singer and comedian. In addition, she also sang theme songs for anime such as the 1969 adaptation of ''Dororo''. She also dubbed several English-language films in Japanese, as well as lending her voice to anime, such as '' Ikkyū-san'' (Ikkyu), ''Kiteretsu Daihyakka'' (Kiteretsu ), ''Digimon Adventure'' ( Taichi Yagami), ''Fist of the North Star'' (Mamiya) and '' Cat's Eye'' (Rui Kisugi). She was widely used especially in works produced by Toei Animation and Nippon Animation. In 1984, she received the award for "Best Voice Actor" in the 1st Nihon Anime Taishou. Sadly in her later years, her work was limited due to her poor physical condition and health problems. It was announced on December 28, 2018, that she died of invasive breast cancer at 68. Filmography ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tadao Takashima
(27 July 1930 – 26 June 2019) was a Japanese actor and jazz musician. He appeared in more than 100 films, including the Toho productions ''King Kong vs. Godzilla'', ''Atragon'', and '' Frankenstein vs. Baragon''. He also performed in stage musicals such as ''My Fair Lady'' and appeared in several television shows. Career Takashima began participating in a jazz band while a student at Kwansei Gakuin University. He left the university before graduating when he joined the Shintoho studio, debuting as an actor in 1952. He starred in the 1962 film ''King Kong vs. Godzilla'' alongside Yū Fujiki, and subsequently acted with Fujiki in several comedy films about salarymen, which were popular in Japan at that time. Takashima also appeared in ''Son of Godzilla'' and '' Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II''. He gained popularity as a romantic lead who could also sing, which led to roles in stage musicals, including the role of Professor Henry Higgins in a 1963 production of ''My Fair Lady' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
World Fairy Tale Series
''World Fairy Tale Series'' (世界名作童話シリーズ・ワ～ォ！メルヘン王国 ''Sekai meisaku dōwa shirīzu - Wa-o! Meruhen ōkoku''?, lit. "World Masterpiece Fairy Tale Series - Wow! Fairy Tale Kingdom"; also known as: アニメ世界の童話 ''Anime sekai no dōwa'', lit. "World Fairy Tale Anime") is an Italian-Japanese anime anthology series based on fairy tales and classic stories, produced by Toei Animation, Fuji Eight and Reteitalia in 1993. Premise It consists of 26 episodes, each one adapting a popular fairy tale or a literature classic written by a famous author such as: the Brothers Grimm, Charles Perrault, Hans Christian Andersen, Carlo Collodi, Lewis Carroll, Alexandre Dumas, Jonathan Swift, Johanna Spyri, L. Frank Baum, E. T. A. Hoffmann and Antoine Galland. Most of the episodes follow quite closely the original source material, with some changes made to alter unhappy endings or to suit the half-hour episode run. Between 1975 and 1983 Toei ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thumbelina (1978 Film)
is a 1978 Japanese anime fantasy film produced by Toei Animation and Tezuka Productions based on the fairy tale of the same name by Hans Christian Andersen. The film was first shown in Japan on 18 March 1978 in the Toei Manga Matsuri ('Toei Cartoon Festival'). The film sees "Father of Manga" Ozamu Tezuka as character designer and art director, and former Mushi Production's animator Kazuko Nakamura as assistant animation director upon Tezuka's recommendation. It represents the second entry in Toei's ''World Masterpiece Fairy Tales'' movie series, preceded by ''The Wild Swans'' (1977) and followed by '' Twelve Months'' (1980), ''Swan Lake'' (1981) and '' Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp'' (1982). It is also the fourth Toei film to be based on Andersen's works, after ''The World of Hans Christian Andersen'' (1968), ''Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid'' (1975) and the already mentioned ''The Wild Swans''. Plot Thumbelina, a girl no bigger than a thumb, is born from a tu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Wild Swans (1977 Film)
is a 1977 Japanese anime fantasy film produced by Toei Animation, based on the Brothers Grimm's fairy tale ''The Six Swans'' and on Hans Christian Andersen's variation ''The Wild Swans''. The film was first shown in Japan on 19 March 1977 in the ''Toei Manga Matsuri'' (''Toei Cartoon Festival''). ''The Wild Swans'' represents the first entry in Toei's ''World Masterpiece Fairy Tales'' movie series, followed by ''Thumbelina'' (1978), '' Twelve Months'' (1980), ''Swan Lake'' (1981), and '' Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp'' (1982). Plot King Hildebrand is hunting in the woods when he gets lost and asks an old woman for help. The old woman promises the King that her daughter Greta can show him the way out if he agrees to marry her. Enamored by Greta's beauty, King Hildebrand accepts her proposal and takes Greta back to the castle with him. However, King Hildebrand has seven young children: six boys, and a girl named Eliza. Greta becomes jealous of them as the King frequently leave ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
