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Venus Wars
is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko. It was serialized in the Gakken magazine ''Nora Comics'' from 1986 to 1990. In 1989, ''The Venus Wars'' was adapted into an anime film directed by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko, and co-written by Yuichi Sasamoto and Yoshikazu Yasuhiko, and produced by Bandai Visual, Gakken, and Shochiku. Manga The manga was originally published in Japan by Gakken from 1986 to 1990, and then by Chuokoron-Shinsha in 1999. The manga was translated into English by Dark Horse Comics in 1993. Film Plot In the year 2003, a comet designated Apollon collides with the planet Venus and disperses much of the planet's atmosphere, adds enough moisture to form acidic seas, and speeds up its rotation to give it a day that matches its year. This unlikely yet scientifically sound accident enables humanity to partially terraform Venus, sending the first crewed ships in 2007 and begin colonizing it in 2012. By the year 2089, Venus has a popula ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adventure Fiction
Adventure fiction is a type of fiction that usually presents danger, or gives the reader a sense of excitement. Some adventure fiction also satisfies the literary definition of Romance (prose fiction)#Definition, romance fiction. History In the Introduction to the ''Encyclopedia of Adventure Fiction'', Critic Don D'Ammassa defines the genre as follows: D'Ammassa argues that adventure stories make the element of danger the focus; hence he argues that Charles Dickens's novel ''A Tale of Two Cities'' is an adventure novel because the protagonists are in constant danger of being imprisoned or killed, whereas Dickens's ''Great Expectations'' is not because "Pip's encounter with the convict is an adventure, but that scene is only a device to advance the main plot, which is not truly an adventure." Adventure has been a common theme (literature), theme since the earliest days of written fiction. Indeed, the standard plot of Romance (heroic literature), Medieval romances was a serie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shochiku
() is a Japanese film and kabuki production and distribution company. It also produces and distributes anime films, in particular those produced by Bandai Namco Filmworks (which has a long-time partnership—the company released most, if not all, anime films produced by Bandai Namco Filmworks). Its best remembered directors include Yasujirō Ozu, Kenji Mizoguchi, Mikio Naruse, Keisuke Kinoshita and Yōji Yamada. It has also produced films by highly regarded independent and "loner" directors such as Takashi Miike, Takeshi Kitano, Akira Kurosawa, Masaki Kobayashi and Taiwanese New Wave director Hou Hsiao-hsien. Shochiku is one of the four members of the Motion Picture Producers Association of Japan (MPPAJ), and the oldest of Japan's "Big Four" film studios. History As Shochiku Kinema The company was founded in 1895 as a kabuki production company and later began producing films in 1920. Shochiku is considered the oldest company in Japan involved in present-day film production, b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Gremillion
John Michael Gremillion (born 1967) is an American voice actor who works for Funimation and Seraphim Digital/Sentai Filmworks. He has provided voices for a number of English-language versions of Japanese anime series and video games; notable credits include Go Mutsugi from Area 88, Yamato Hotsuin from Devil Survivor 2: The Animation, Schawanheld Bulge from Galaxy Railways, Chuen Otoko from Five Numbers!, Five Numbers, Dracule Mihawk from One Piece, and Hakuoro from Utawarerumono. He attended the University of Texas at Austin film school and studied drama at the Juilliard School. Filmography Anime ;1999 * ''Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040'' - Motoslave, Nigel Kirkland * ''Martian Successor Nadesico'' - Admiral Sadake Munetake, Gekiganger Narrator, Genhachiro Akiyama * ''Those Who Hunt Elves'' - Pierre ;2000 * ''Gasaraki'' - Tamotsu Hayakawa, Capt. Raiko * ''Street Fighter II V'' - Narrator (ADV dub) ;2001 * ''Princess Nine'' - Hidehiko Hayakawa, Vice-Principal Kodanuki * ''Sorcerous S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bob Sessions (actor) 1973 - 2001
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Bob Sessions may refer to: * Bob Sessions (actor) (1940–1998) in ''Angel Cop'' etc. * Bob Sessions (winemaker), vintner for Hanzell Vineyards Hanzell Vineyards is a California wine producer located just outside the town of Sonoma (wine), Sonoma. The winery was founded by James David Zellerbach (future United States Ambassador to Italy) who acquired 200 acres in the Mayacamas Mountains in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Goro Naya
Goro may refer to: Places Benin * Goro, Benin, an arrondissement in the Commune of Tchaourou, Borgou Ethiopia * Ejersa Goro, a town in Misraq Hararghe Zone, Oromia * Goro, Bale, a town in Bale Zone, Oromia * Goro, Mirab Shewa, a town in Mirab Shewa Zone, Oromia * Goro, Oromia (woreda), a ''woreda'' in Bale Zone of Oromia Region * Goro, Oromia, Debub Mirab Shewa (woreda), a ''woreda'' in Debub Mirab Shewa of Oromia Region * Goro, SNNPR (woreda), a ''woreda'' in Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples Region Italy * Goro, Emilia–Romagna, a ''comune'' in the Province of Ferrara New Caledonia * Goro, New Caledonia, a community in South Province People with the name *, Japanese ski jumper *, Japanese singer *, Japanese film director *, Japanese table tennis player *, Japanese anime director *, Japanese painter *, Japanese footballer and manager Characters * Goro (''Mortal Kombat''), a character in the ''Mortal Kombat'' video game series * Goro Akechi, a characte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maggie Flecknoe
Marguerite Kathryn Flecknoe is an American voice actress, radio personality, television host and producer. Biography Flecknoe graduated with honors and a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism and Broadcast News, and a minor in Theatre from the University of Colorado at Boulder in May 2005. That summer she started graduate studies at Harvard University and the Moscow Art Theatre School where she earned a master's degree in theater. Career Flecknoe has done a variety of work from appearing in a commercial with Yao Ming, to doing voiceover work for Japanese anime. In 2009, she played the role of Mrs. Elizabeth Corban in a local production of ''Catch Me If You Can''. She produces and hosts a regular online segment on KIAH-TV (CW affiliate in Houston) called the Online Dish and has also helped with their morning news program. Flecknoe is also known for providing the voice for several characters for ADV Films and Sentai Filmworks/Seraphim Digital. She has also worked as an ente ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Denica Fairman
''Captain Star'' is a 1997 animated series created by Steven Appleby based on Appleby's comic ''Rockets Passing Overhead''. It stars Richard E. Grant as the voice of Captain Jim Star. The show as produced by Cosgrove Hall Films and HTV. 13 half-hour episodes were produced and aired from 1997 to 1998. Plot The story of ''Captain Star'' involves the crew of a rocket ship called The Boiling Hell, who have been ordered to a dry planet known as "The Nameless Planet", at the Ragged Edge of the Universe, in order to wait for their next assignment. The ship's crew consists of the deeply egocentric and often paranoid Captain Star, the Science Officer Scarlett, the nine-headed, six-armed mutant Engineer/Stoker "Limbs" Jones, and the fish-keeping milquetoast Navigator Black. They are later joined by a robot, Jim-Bob-Bob, who does laundry duty and several other acts of menial servitude. Captain Star is introduced in the opening theme as "the greatest hero any world has ever known". A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eriko Hara
is a Japanese voice actress formerly employed by Arts Vision. Filmography Television animation *''Gyakuten! Ippatsuman'' (1982) - Ran Houmu *''Tokimeki Tonight'' (1982) - Ranze Eto *''Ginga Hyōryū Vifam'' (1983) - Shalon Publin *'' Once Upon a Time... Space'' (1984) - Petit *'' Blue Comet SPT Layzner'' (1985) - Rei *''Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ'' (1986) - Elle Vianno *'' Uchūsen Sagittarius'' (1986) - Karin *''Kimagure Orange Road'' (1987) - Hikaru Hiyama *'' Goldfish Warning!'' (1991) - Cow Beauty *'' Sailor Moon'' (1992) - Murido *''The Brave Express Might Gaine'' (1993) - Ruriko Senpuji *''Muka Muka Paradise'' (1993) - Ranka Gotenba *''Sailor Moon R'' (1993) - Nipasu *''Slam Dunk'' (1993) - Ayako *''Sailor Moon S'' (1994) - Unazuki Furuhata *''Sailor Moon SuperS'' (1995) - Hebihanabiko, Paopao-musume *''Sailor Moon Sailor Stars'' (1996) - Sailor Iron Mouse/Chuuko Nezu *'' Mamotte Shugogetten'' (1998) - Kaori Aihara Theatrical animation *'' Doraemon: Nobita's Parallel "Journ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adam Gibbs
Adam Gibbs is an American voice actor who provides voices for English versions of Japanese anime series. He is known for his lead roles of Hotaro Oreki from ''Hyouka'', Masaya Hinata from '' Aokana: Four Rhythm Across the Blue'', Shinichi Izumi from ''Parasyte'', Hachiman Hikigaya from the '' My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected'' series, Seiya Kanie from ''Amagi Brilliant Park'', Taichi Mashima from ''Chihayafuru'', Kei Kuramoto from '' Flying Witch'', Hiromi Nase from ''Beyond the Boundary'' series, Fumiya Tomozaki in '' Bottom-tier Character Tomozaki'', and Nice from ''Hamatora''. Biography Gibbs is associated with Sentai Filmworks and Funimation Crunchyroll, LLC, previously known as Funimation from 1994 to 2022, is an American entertainment company owned by Japanese conglomerate Sony as a joint venture between Sony Pictures and Sony Music Entertainment Japan's Aniplex that specializes .... He also acts at Theatre Under the Stars, Classical Theatre Company, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manga Entertainment
Manga Entertainment was a producer, licensee, and distributor of anime in the United States and the United Kingdom. Originally founded in the UK in 1987, the UK branch became Funimation UK and Ireland in 2021, also currently known as Crunchyroll UK and Ireland, Crunchyroll Ltd. since 2022, while its U.S. branch was absorbed into Starz Inc. (now owned by Lionsgate). Despite its name, the company's principal business was the distribution of anime rather than manga, although they have published some manga (such as ''Crying Freeman'') under the Manga Books imprint. History Manga Entertainment (formerly Island World Communications) was founded in London in 1991 by Chris Blackwell and Laurence Guinness as a subsidiary of Island Records' Island World Group. IWC took over the company number for Golden Square Music, but had no relationship to IWC or Manga. Manga Entertainment expanded into North America in 1993 with the purchase of L.A. Hero, forming Manga U.S. while Manga UK ent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Head Start (positioning)
A head start is a start in advance of the starting position of others in the competition, or simply toward the finish line or desired outcome. Depending on the situation, a head start may be inherent, obtained by special privilege, earned through one's accomplishments, or granted mercifully by an opponent. While not guaranteeing success, a head start will increase such chances. In sports In competitive sports, such as a race, a head start refers to a start ahead of other competitors, allowing a shorter distance to the finish line. The idea of a head start may seem unfair. But in some cases, a head start is an advantage that may be earned by one more of the competitors. Also, adults who are racing against children may provide children with a head start, knowing the children are slower, and wanting to allow them a chance to win. In multiple-event or multiple-day competitions, such as the modern pentathlon, the final event may use a head start where the leader of the competition ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rollerballesque
''Rollerball'' is a 1975 science fiction sports film directed and produced by Norman Jewison. It stars James Caan, John Houseman, Maud Adams, John Beck, Moses Gunn and Ralph Richardson. The screenplay, written by William Harrison, adapted his own short story "Roller Ball Murder", which had first appeared in the September 1973 issue of '' Esquire.'' Although ''Rollerball'' had a largely American cast, a Canadian director, and was released by the American company United Artists, it was produced in London and Munich. Plot In 2018, Jonathan E. is the team captain and veteran star of the Houston Rollerball team. Mr. Bartholomew, chairman of the Energy Corporation and team sponsor, offers Jonathan a lavish retirement package if Jonathan will announce his retirement during an upcoming television special detailing his career. Jonathan refuses, and requests to see his former wife Ella, who had been taken from him some years earlier by a corporate executive who wanted her for himself. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
