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Tick Tick Boom (song)
"Tick Tick Boom" is a single by Swedish rock band The Hives, released in 2007. It is the opening track to '' The Black and White Album'' and is the first single taken from that album. "Tick Tick Boom" was released on 8 October 2007. The song was voted in at number 99 in the Triple J Hottest 100 of 2007. Music video Two music videos exist for this song. The video directed by Kalle Haglund stars the Hives as giant statues in Stockholm's Liljevalchs konsthall who eventually destroy the museum on the song's final "Boom". In the video, the Hives fashion suits with white dress shoes. The second version is of a staged live performance of the song, part of which was displayed in the Nike / Finish Line commercial. In popular culture *In 2017, the song was featured in Codemasters game, ''Dirt 4''. *The song was once the goal song for Vancouver Canucks defenseman Alex Edler in the 2015–16 NHL season, as the Canucks began using player-specific goal songs. *The song received a large e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Hives
The Hives are a Swedish rock band that rose to prominence in the early 2000s during the garage rock revival. Their mainstream success came with the release of the album ''Veni Vidi Vicious'', containing the single "Hate to Say I Told You So". The band has been acclaimed by music critics as one of the best live rock bands. The Hives have released five studio albums: '' Barely Legal'' (1997), ''Veni Vidi Vicious'' (2000), ''Tyrannosaurus Hives'' (2004), ''The Black and White Album'' (2007) and ''Lex Hives'' (2012). They have one compilation album, ''Your New Favourite Band'' (2001) and they have issued a live DVD, '' Tussles in Brussels'' (2005). History Beginnings of the Hives (1993–1999) The band claims it was formed in 1993 (although formed in 1989 under a different name and sound) under the guidance of Randy Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons suggested that they form a garage rock band. He gave each band member a letter asking them to start the band. Fitzsimmons allegedly acts as a s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Codemasters
The Codemasters Software Company Limited (trade name: Codemasters) is a British video game developer based in Southam, England, which is a subsidiary of American corporation Electronic Arts. Founded by brothers Richard and David Darling in October 1986, Codemasters is one of the oldest British game studios, and in 2005 was named the best independent video game developer by magazine ''Develop''. Codemasters Group Holdings plc was the holding company of Codemasters, which was publicly traded and owned Codemasters until being purchased by EA in 2021 for $1.2 billion. History Background While attending school in Vancouver, Richard Darling and his elder brother, David Darling, had learned programming with punch cards and had access to the school's computer room outside of hours through one of the school's janitors. Additionally, on weekends, they were allowed to use the Commodore PET computer owned by their father, James, to create a text version of ''Dungeons & Dragons''. Lat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
30 Minutes Or Less
''30 Minutes or Less'' is a 2011 American action comedy film directed by Ruben Fleischer, starring Jesse Eisenberg, Danny McBride, Aziz Ansari and Nick Swardson. Loosely inspired by Death of Brian Wells, the Brian Wells case, the plot follows a stoner pizza delivery boy who is forced into wearing a bomb in order to rob a bank. It was produced by Columbia Pictures and funded by MRC (company), Media Rights Capital. The film was released on August 12, 2011, received mixed reviews from critics, and grossed $40 million against its $28 million budget. Plot Grand Rapids slacker Nick works as a pizza delivery driver, rarely completes the "30 Minutes or Less" policy and is reprimanded by his boss. Nick's school teacher friend Chet discovers that Nick slept with his twin sister, Kate, on their high school graduation night, causing Chet to end their friendship. Buddies Dwayne Mikowlski and Travis Cord are miserable, living under the shadow of Dwayne's domineering father, Jerry "The Major", ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Heat (film)
''The Heat'' is a 2013 American buddy cop action comedy film directed by Paul Feig and written by Katie Dippold. It stars Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy with Demián Bichir, Marlon Wayans, Michael Rapaport and Jane Curtin in supporting roles. The film centers on FBI Special Agent Sarah Ashburn and Boston Detective Shannon Mullins, who must take down a mobster in Boston. The film was released in the United States on June 28, 2013. It received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised the chemistry and performances of Bullock and McCarthy, but called the film’s plot predictable. It was a success at the box office, grossing $229 million worldwide against a $43 million budget. Plot FBI agent Sarah Ashburn is an expert investigator in New York City. She is disliked by other agents for her uptight and arrogant personality. Her supervisor, who is considering her for promotion, assigns her to a mission in Boston. She meets Boston Police Department detective Shannon Mu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MacGruber (film)
''MacGruber'' is a 2010 American action comedy film based on the ''Saturday Night Live'' sketch of the same name, itself a parody of action-adventure television series ''MacGyver''. Jorma Taccone of the comedy trio The Lonely Island directed the film, which stars Will Forte in the title role; Kristen Wiig as Vicki St. Elmo, MacGruber's work partner and love interest; Ryan Phillippe as Dixon Piper, a young lieutenant who becomes part of MacGruber's team; Maya Rudolph as Casey, MacGruber's deceased wife; and Val Kilmer as Dieter von Cunth, the villain. Originally scheduled for release on April 23, 2010, the film was instead released on May 21, 2010, grossing $9.3 million worldwide against a $10 million budget. Plot In eastern Siberia's Dzhugdzhur Mountains, Dieter Von Cunth and his men take control of a nuclear X-5 warhead. In Ecuador, Col. Jim Faith and Lt. Dixon Piper are searching for former Green Beret, Navy SEAL and Army Ranger MacGruber. Finding him meditating in a chape ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Friday The 13th (2009 Film)
''Friday the 13th'' is a 2009 American slasher film directed by Marcus Nispel, written by Damian Shannon and Mark Swift from a screen story by Shannon, Swift and Mark Wheaton. It is a reboot of the ''Friday the 13th'' franchise, which began in 1980, and is the twelfth installment. Nispel also directed the 2003 remake of Tobe Hooper's ''The Texas Chain Saw Massacre'' (1974), while Shannon and Swift wrote the screenplay for the 2003 crossover ''Freddy vs. Jason''. The film was produced by Platinum Dunes and Crystal Lake Entertainment and distributed by New Line Cinema and Paramount Pictures. It stars Jared Padalecki, Danielle Panabaker, Aaron Yoo, Amanda Righetti, Travis Van Winkle, and Derek Mears and follows Clay Miller (Padalecki) as he searches for his missing sister, Whitney (Righetti), who is captured by Jason Voorhees (Mears) while camping in woodland at Crystal Lake. The film was originally conceived as an origin story, but the project evolved into a re-imagining of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taken (film)
''Taken'' (also titled ''96 Hours'' and ''The Hostage'') is a 2008 French English-language action-thriller film written by Luc Besson and Robert Mark Kamen, and directed by Pierre Morel. It stars Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Famke Janssen, Katie Cassidy, Leland Orser, and Holly Valance. Neeson plays Bryan Mills, an ex-CIA officer who sets about tracking down his teenage daughter Kim (Grace) and her best friend Amanda (Cassidy) after the two girls are kidnapped by Albanian human traffickers while traveling in France during a vacation. ''Taken'' was released in France on 27 February 2008 by EuropaCorp, and later in the United States on 30 January 2009 by 20th Century Fox. The movie grossed more than $226 million. Despite mixed reviews from critics, numerous media outlets cited the film as a turning point in Neeson's career that redefined and transformed him to an action film star. It is the first film in the ''Taken'' franchise and was followed by two sequels—''Taken 2'' and ''Tak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jumper (2008 Film)
''Jumper'' is a 2008 American science fiction action film loosely based on the 1993 novel of the same name by Steven Gould. Directed by Doug Liman, the film stars Hayden Christensen as a young man capable of teleporting, as he is chased by a secret society intent on killing him. Jamie Bell, Rachel Bilson, Max Thieriot, AnnaSophia Robb, Diane Lane, Michael Rooker, and Samuel L. Jackson also star. The script went through a rewrite prior to filming, and the roles for the main characters were changed during production. ''Jumper'' was filmed in 20 cities and 14 countries from 2007 to 2008. The film was released on February 14, 2008. The film grossed $225 million worldwide and received generally negative reviews from critics, mostly because of the many changes to Gould's novel, rushed plot, and anticlimactic ending. Plot David Rice lives lavishly on stolen money acquired from using his superability to "jump," particularly into and out of bank vaults. David discovered his power w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Friday Night Lights (TV Series)
''Friday Night Lights'' is an American sports drama television series developed by Peter Berg and inspired by the 1990 nonfiction book by H. G. Bissinger, which was adapted as the 2004 film of the same name by Berg. Executive producers were Brian Grazer, David Nevins, Sarah Aubrey and Jason Katims who also served as showrunner. The series follows a high school football team in the fictional town of Dillon, a small, close-knit community in rural West Texas. It features an ensemble cast led by Kyle Chandler and Connie Britton, portraying high school football coach Eric Taylor and his wife Tami Taylor, a school faculty member. The primary cast includes characters associated with football and high school. The show uses its small-town backdrop to address many issues in contemporary American culture like family values, school funding, racism, substance use, abortion and lack of economic opportunities. ''Friday Night Lights'' premiered on October 3, 2006. It aired for two seasons ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miami
Miami (), officially the City of Miami, is a coastal metropolis located in Miami-Dade County in southeastern Florida ( United States). With a population of 467,963 as of the 2020 census, it is the 44th-largest city in the United States and the core of the nation's eighth-largest metropolitan area. The city has the third-largest skyline in the U.S. with over 300 high-rises, 58 of which exceed . Miami is a major center and leader in finance, commerce, culture, arts, and international trade. The metro area is by far the largest urban economy in Florida and the 12th largest in the United States, with a GDP of $344.9 billion as of 2017. In 2020, Miami was classified as a Beta + level global city by the GaWC. In 2019, Miami ranked seventh in the United States and 31st among global cities in business activity, human capital, information exchange, cultural experience, and political engagement. According to a 2018 UBS study of 77 world cities, the city was ranked as the thi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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