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Wasabi-No-Ginger (Marvel Comics)
Wasabi-No-Ginger is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Chris Claremont and artist David Nakayama, he first appeared in ''Big Hero 6 (comics), Big Hero 6'' #1 (September 2008), a book about a titular superhero team in which Wasabi is a member. Wasabi appears in the 2014 Disney animated film ''Big Hero 6 (film), Big Hero 6'' voiced by Damon Wayans Jr., with Khary Payton taking over in the Big Hero 6: The Series, television series and the video game ''Kingdom Hearts III''. This version of him is portrayed as African-American and is highly intelligent but neurotic. His main weapons are the plasma blades that he has developed as part of his school project. Publication history The character was created by Chris Claremont and David Nakayama and first appeared in ''Big Hero 6'' #1 (September 2008). He along with Fredzilla were meant to serve as replacements for then current members Sunpyre and Ebon Samurai. Fictional char ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wasabi-No-Ginger (Marvel Comics)
Wasabi-No-Ginger is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Chris Claremont and artist David Nakayama, he first appeared in ''Big Hero 6 (comics), Big Hero 6'' #1 (September 2008), a book about a titular superhero team in which Wasabi is a member. Wasabi appears in the 2014 Disney animated film ''Big Hero 6 (film), Big Hero 6'' voiced by Damon Wayans Jr., with Khary Payton taking over in the Big Hero 6: The Series, television series and the video game ''Kingdom Hearts III''. This version of him is portrayed as African-American and is highly intelligent but neurotic. His main weapons are the plasma blades that he has developed as part of his school project. Publication history The character was created by Chris Claremont and David Nakayama and first appeared in ''Big Hero 6'' #1 (September 2008). He along with Fredzilla were meant to serve as replacements for then current members Sunpyre and Ebon Samurai. Fictional char ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Whiplash (comics)
Whiplash is the name of multiple supervillains appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. They are commonly depicted as members of Iron Man's rogues gallery. The original Whiplash (Mark Scarlotti) also went by the name Blacklash. Mickey Rourke portrayed Whiplash (Ivan Vanko) in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film ''Iron Man 2'' (2010). Publication history Mark Scarlotti first appeared as Whiplash in ''Tales of Suspense'' #97 (Jan. 1968). He was killed in battle in ''Iron Man'' vol. 4 #28 (May 2000). Leeann Foreman debuted as Whiplash in '' Marvel Comics Presents'' #49 (May 1990). During the ''Civil War'' storyline, two new villains called Whiplash and Blacklash appear in '' Thunderbolts'' #104 (Sept. 2006) and #107 (Dec. 2006). Another female Whiplash appeared in '' Big Hero 6'' #1 (Nov. 2008). Anton Vanko first appeared in ''Iron Man vs. Whiplash'' #1–4 (Jan.–April 2010). He later appeared as a member of the Masters of Evil. Fictional character biograph ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gameloft
Gameloft SE is a French video game publisher based in Paris, founded in December 1999 by Ubisoft co-founder Michel Guillemot. The company operates 18 development studios worldwide, and publishes games with a special focus on the mobile games market. Formerly a public company traded at the Paris Bourse, Gameloft was acquired by media conglomerate Vivendi in 2016. History Game development strategy Gameloft was founded by Michel Guillemot, one of the five founders of Ubisoft, on 14 December 1999. By February 2009, Gameloft had shipped over 200 million copies of its games since its IPO, as well as 2 million daily downloads of its games via the App Store for iOS. Gameloft's chief financial officer (CFO), Alexandre de Rochefort, noted that the company's games generated about 400 times more revenue on iOS than on Android, partially because Google did not develop its Google Play storefront to "entice customers to actually buy products"; as a result of which Gameloft heavily cut i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Disney Magic Kingdoms
''Disney Magic Kingdoms'' is a 2016 city building game developed and published by Gameloft for iOS, Android, and Windows. It is themed off the Walt Disney Parks & Resorts. The game was officially launched on March 17, 2016. Storyline The game takes place in the Kingdom, a place primarily based on Disneyland and Magic Kingdom. Mickey Mouse is the protector of the Kingdom. When Maleficent casts an evil spell on the Kingdom, ridding it of all its powerful magic, the players have to help it get back, creating their own park. Occasionally, Merlin appears as a guide to advance the story. Gameplay Progressing through the storyline the player unlocks more characters and attractions. Players can earn Magic and Experience by sending characters on quests and tasks, and sometimes Tokens to unlock or level up characters. Premium characters and attractions are unlocked using Gems, which are earned by leveling up characters, completing character collections, or viewing daily announcements. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glossophobia
Glossophobia or speech anxiety is the fear of public speaking. The word ''glossophobia'' derives from the Greek γλῶσσα ''glossa'' (tongue) and φόβος ''phobos'' (fear or dread.) The causes of glossophobia are uncertain but explanations include communibiology and the illusion of transparency. Further explanations range from nervousness produced by a lack of preparation to, one of the most common psychiatric disorders, Social anxiety disorder (SAD). Its symptoms include one or more of physiological changes, mental disruptions, and detrimental speech performance. There are several ways to overcome glossophobia, which include preparation and rehearsing, deconstructing beliefs, engaging in positive self-talk, visualizing optimal performance, practicing mindfulness, breathing exercises, creating an anxiety hierarchy, using virtual reality, computerized coaches and medications such as beta-blockers. Causes Considerable research has been conducted into the causes of glossop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Disney Channel
Disney Channel, sometimes known as simply Disney, is an American pay television channel that serves as the flagship property of Disney Branded Television, a unit of the Disney General Entertainment Content division of The Walt Disney Company. Launched on April 18, 1983 under the name The Disney Channel as a premium channel on top of basic cable television systems, it originally showcased programming towards families due to availability of home television sets locally at the time. Since 1997, as just Disney Channel, its programming has shifted focus to target mainly children and adolescents, with a major focus on girls. The channel showcases original first-run children's television series, theatrically-released and original television films and other selected third-party programming. As of , Disney Channel is available on basic cable and satellite in over 190 million American and global homes. Original programming/content on/from the channel spans television, online, mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orthodontics
Orthodontics is a dentistry specialty that addresses the diagnosis, prevention, management, and correction of mal-positioned teeth and jaws, and misaligned bite patterns. It may also address the modification of facial growth, known as dentofacial orthopedics. Abnormal alignment of the teeth and jaws is very common. Nearly 50% of the developed world's population, according to the American Association of Orthodontics, has malocclusions severe enough to benefit from orthodontic treatment: although this figure decreases to less than 10% according to the same AAO statement when referring to medically necessary orthodontics. However, conclusive scientific evidence for the health benefits of orthodontic treatment is lacking, although patients with completed orthodontic treatment have reported a higher quality of life than that of untreated patients undergoing orthodontic treatment. Treatment may require several months to a few years, and entails using dental braces and other appliances t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Disney XD
Disney XD is an American pay television channel owned by the Disney Branded Television and Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution units of The Walt Disney Company. The channel is aimed primarily at older children ages six to eleven years old. Disney XD's programming consists of original first-run television series, current and former original series and made-for-TV films inherited from sister network Disney Channel, theatrically released films, and acquired programs from other distributors, along with a primetime block of programming involving competitive gaming. The channel offers an alternate Spanish-language audio feed, either via a separate channel with the English track removed as part of a package of Spanish-language television networks sold by subscription providers or a separate audio track accessible through the SAP option, depending on the provider. As of January 2016, Disney XD is available to 77.5 million households in the United States. History Disney XD w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walt Disney Animation Studios
Walt Disney Animation Studios (WDAS), sometimes shortened to Disney Animation, is an American animation studio that creates animated features and short films for The Walt Disney Company. The studio's current production logo features a scene from its first synchronized sound cartoon, ''Steamboat Willie'' (1928). Founded on October 16, 1923, by brothers Walt Disney and Roy O. Disney, it is the oldest-running animation studio in the world. It is currently organized as a division of Walt Disney Studios and is headquartered at the Roy E. Disney Animation Building at the Walt Disney Studios lot in Burbank, California. Since its foundation, the studio has produced 61 feature films, from '' Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs'' (1937) to '' Strange World'' (2022), and hundreds of short films. The animation studio (and its parent company) indirectly takes its name from Isigny-sur-Mer, in Calvados, Normandy, France, where Disney's ancestors were based there for a few years. Founded as D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Williams (director)
Chris Williams (born December 19, 1968) is an American animator, film director, screenwriter and voice actor who directed the short film ''Glago's Guest''; co-directed '' Bolt'', which was nominated for the Oscar for Best Animated Feature; '' Big Hero 6'', which won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature; '' Moana'', which was nominated for two Oscars for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song; and '' The Sea Beast''. Early life Williams was born on December 19, 1968, in Missouri and spent the first 25 years of his life in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, where his father was the director of Counselling Services at the University of Waterloo. Williams graduated from the University of Waterloo with a degree in Fine Arts and then enrolled in the animation program at Sheridan College, Oakville, Ontario. Upon graduation from Sheridan, he was recruited by Disney and moved to Los Angeles. Career Williams previously worked in the story department for ''Mulan'' (1998), ''The Emperor's New ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don Hall (filmmaker)
Donald Lee Hall (born March 8, 1969) is an American film director, voice actor and writer at Walt Disney Animation Studios. He is known for co-directing ''Winnie the Pooh'' (2011), '' Big Hero 6'' (2014), '' Moana'' (2016), and ''Raya and the Last Dragon'' (2021). ''Big Hero 6'' won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature in 2015. Hall made his solo directorial debut in 2022 with '' Strange World''. Hall is a graduate of the University of Iowa with a bachelor of fine arts degree in drawing and painting. Filmography Feature films Short films and series Awards and nominations Won * (2015) – Academy Award for Best Animated Feature for ''Big Hero 6'' * (2015) – Visual Effects Society Award for Outstanding Visual Effects in an Animated Feature for ''Big Hero 6'' Nominations * (2008) – Annie Award for Storyboarding in an Feature Production for ''Meet the Robinsons'' * (2012) – Gold Derby Award for Animated Feature for ''Winnie the Pooh'' * (2012) – Annie Award for Wr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baymax
Baymax is a fictional superhero character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Steven T. Seagle and Duncan Rouleau, Baymax first appeared in ''Sunfire & Big Hero 6'' #1 (September 1998). Baymax begins his existence as Hiro Takachiho's science project. Originally designed to be a hydro-powered robotic synthformer programmed to serve as Hiro's personal bodyguard, butler and chauffeur, Baymax becomes Hiro's best friend and father figure when the young inventor programs his recently deceased father's brain engrams into Baymax's artificial intelligence. When the Giri recruits Hiro into the fledgling super-team Big Hero 6, Baymax also joins the team, where his phenomenal strength, amazing surveillance and data analysis capabilities have proven useful. Baymax is an artificial synthformer capable of synthtransing his body into various forms: a large humanoid male, "Battle-Dragon" and "Action-Mecha". The first serves as his default form, designed to b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
