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Wishfart
''Wishfart'' is a Canadian animated television series created by John Hazlett, Lienne Sawatsky and Daniel Williams. The series was produced by Wishfart Productions Inc. in association with Nelvana and Corus Entertainment, with Bejuba! Entertainment holding worldwide distribution rights. The series first aired in the United Kingdom on CITV on September 5, 2017, and later premiered in its home country of Canada on Teletoon on June 9, 2018. The series follows Dez, a teenage leprechaun with wish-granting powers, as he goes on escapades with a puffin named Puffin and a centuries-old teenage ghost girl named Akiko. The series features the final voice acting role of Paul Soles before his death in 2021. Characters Main * Dez (voiced by Mac Heywood): An awkward and reserved teenage leprechaun boy. He has the ability to grant wishes by firing a rainbow from his finger. However, wishes he grants always go wrong in some fashion, forcing him and his friends to fix it. * Puffin (voiced by Se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samantha Weinstein
Samantha Gail Weinstein (born March 20, 1995) is a Canadian actress. Life and work She was born as Samantha Gail Weinstein in a Toronto hospital in 1995 to Jewish parents. She started her acting career at the age of 6, in a theatre camp where she had one week to put a play together. For ''Siblings'' (2004) she auditioned with the recital piece, and "had to practice it a lot but eventually really got into the character". In 2008, she told in an interview, "I'd study to be a lawyer or doctor...But I find acting so much fun". Weinstein was screened for ''Case 39'' (2009) and ''True Grit'' (2010). In the independent film ''Jesus Henry Christ'' (2012) Weinstein appeared alongside Toni Collette and Michael Sheen. Weinstein won an ACTRA Award for Best Actress from the Toronto chapter for '' Big Girl'', becoming the youngest actress ever to win that award."A best actress at 10, she already wants to direct". ''The Globe and Mail'', March 6, 2006. Weinstein graduated from Vaughan Road ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Craig Warnock
Craig Warnock (born 22 February 1970 in Hammersmith, London) is an English actor. Warnock's best known role is that of Kevin in Terry Gilliam's ''Time Bandits''. Warnock has acted in ''To the Lighthouse'', an adaptation of the novel by Virginia Woolf and provides the voice of Dez's dad Clooney from ''Wishfart''. As a musician Warnock has played keyboards with These Animal Men These Animal Men were an English band active in the 1990s, as part of the New Wave of New Wave, and released two albums before splitting up in 1998. History These Animal Men These Animal Men formed in Brighton in 1989, signing to Hut Records ... and Mo Solid Gold. Filmography References External links * 1970 births Living people English male film actors English male child actors People from Hammersmith {{england-film-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christian Potenza
Christian Potenza (born December 23, 1972) is a Canadian actor and comedian. He is best known for voicing Jude Lizowski on ''6teen'' and Chris McLean in the ''Total Drama'' franchise. Career He has been on television since 1997, when he first appeared in the television series '' Riverdale'' as the character Jimmy. His performances include appearing as Doug in the CBC Television hockey comedy series '' The Tournament'', as well as CSA Agent Joel in the 2002 Jackie Chan movie ''The Tuxedo''. Most of Potenza's best-known roles are in television commercials, including a giant yellow toothbrush in the "evil gingivitis" commercials for Listerine, a dog in the Fido commercials "The Office" and "The Promotion", as well as a sunflower in Canadian Kia ads. He performed the voice for Jude Lizowski on ''6teen''; another notable cartoon character is Trevor Troublemeyer on the show ''Sidekick''. He also guest starred in the show ''Grojband'' as Party Danimal and performed the voice for Chri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brian Drummond
Brian Drummond (born August 10, 1969) is a Canadian voice actor. He formerly served on the board of directors for the New Westminster-based Urban Academy along with his wife, Laura Drummond, also a voice artist. Usually working in Vancouver, he tends to be cast as an antagonist. Career Drummond was born in Salmon Arm, British Columbia. A graduate of the acclaimed Studio 58, he started out as a theatre actor, but eventually found himself moving into voice acting full-time. Based out of Vancouver, BC, he works on various animated programs. Most well known for his role as Vegeta, Yajirobe, and Vegito in the Ocean Studios English dub of the anime series ''Dragon Ball Z'', Drummond tends to be cast as either an impassive warrior ( Andrew Waltfeld), or a kind-hearted father-figure (Reverend Malchio). Lately, he has also played the role of the cowardly Yuna Roma Seiran in ''Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny'' as well as Ryuk in ''Death Note''. He has landed prominent roles in vario ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jordan Todosey
Jordan Todosey ( , born February 8, 1995) is a Canadian actress. She is best known for her role as Adam Torres, the first transgender character on the long-running TV series '' Degrassi: The Next Generation'', and as Lizzie McDonald on ''Life with Derek''. Early life Todosey was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and began working as a child actor at a young age, making appearances in series such as ''Instant Star'' (2004–2008), ''Life with Derek'' (2005–2009) and '' Flashpoint'' (2008–2012)''.'' Career ''Degrassi'' Todosey is perhaps best known for playing a transgender character, Adam Torres, in the ''Degrassi'' franchise, becoming the first actor to portray a transgender character in the show's 30-year history. For her performance, Todosey won a Gemini Award in 2011, for Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series, and the two-part episode " My Body Is a Cage" has also been widely recognized, including winning a Peabody Award in 2011, c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sergio Di Zio
Sergio Di Zio is a Canadian actor. He starred in the television series '' Flashpoint'' as Michelangelo "Spike" Scarlatti until the show concluded on December 13, 2012. His other works include '' The Lookout'', ''Cinderella Man'', '' Senior Trip''; the television series '' This is Wonderland'', '' Northern Town''; as a voice actor for the animated series '' Stoked'' and ''Babar and the Adventures of Badou''. He also appeared in the stage debut of ''Léo'' written by Rosa Labordé for which he received a Dora Award nomination in 2006. Di Zio was recently part of an animated show called ''Grojband'', until the show concluded in May 2015. He more recently has transitioned to short films, however he continues to take on various projects. Career Di Zio is best known for playing Michelangelo Scarlatti, nicknamed "Spike", on the CTV police drama '' Flashpoint''. However, prior to landing his breakthrough role, he had appeared in over 30 movies and TV series. After making his debut in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fantasy
Fantasy is a genre of speculative fiction involving Magic (supernatural), magical elements, typically set in a fictional universe and sometimes inspired by mythology and folklore. Its roots are in oral traditions, which then became fantasy literature and drama. From the twentieth century, it has expanded further into various media, including film, television, graphic novels, manga, animations and video games. Fantasy is distinguished from the genres of science fiction and horror fiction, horror by the respective absence of scientific or macabre themes, although these genres overlap. In popular culture, the fantasy genre predominantly features settings that emulate Earth, but with a sense of otherness. In its broadest sense, however, fantasy consists of works by many writers, artists, filmmakers, and musicians from ancient mythology, myths and legends to many recent and popular works. Traits Most fantasy uses magic (paranormal), magic or other supernatural elements as a ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yūrei
are figures in Japanese folklore analogous to the Western model of ghosts. The name consists of two kanji, (''yū''), meaning "faint" or "dim" and (''rei''), meaning "soul" or "spirit". Alternative names include , meaning ruined or departed spirit, , meaning dead spirit, or the more encompassing or . Like their Chinese, Korean, and Western counterparts, they are thought to be spirits barred from a peaceful afterlife. Japanese afterlife According to traditional Japanese beliefs, all humans have a spirit or soul called a . When a person dies, the ''reikon'' leaves the body and enters a form of purgatory, where it waits for the proper funeral and post-funeral rites to be performed so that it may join its ancestors. If this is done correctly, the ''reikon'' is believed to be a protector of the living family and to return yearly in August during the Obon Festival to receive thanks. If the person dies, however, in a sudden or violent manner such as murder or suicide, if the pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kathleen Laskey
Kathleen Laskey, sometimes credited as Kathy Laskey, is a Canadian film and television actress."Second City's Laskey now every inch a leading lady". ''Toronto Star'', April 2, 1988. An alumna of The Second City's Toronto troupe, she is most commonly but not exclusively associated with comedic and voice roles. She also voiced Squeak the Mouse on the children's TV show, Peep and the Big Wide World. She has been married since 1990 to her former '' Check It Out!'' castmate Jeff Pustil."Everything's coming up Rosey for Nelvana". ''Toronto Star'', July 12, 1990. Filmography *'' SCTV'' (1982–84): Guest roles *'' Check It Out!'' (1985–88): Marlene *'' Street Legal'' (1988): Sidney *''In Opposition'' (1989): Karen Collier *''Little Rosey'' (1990): Little Rosey *'' Edsville'' (1990): Paula *''Getting Gotti'' (1994): Cassie *''Sailor Moon'' (1995): Berthier/Bertie, Plant Sisters *''George Shrinks'' (2000–03): Perdita Shrinks *'' Blue Murder'' (2001–04): Roberta Thorpe *''Moville Mys ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lactose Intolerance
Lactose intolerance is a common condition caused by a decreased ability to digest lactose, a sugar found in dairy products. Those affected vary in the amount of lactose they can tolerate before symptoms develop. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, flatulence, and nausea. These symptoms typically start thirty minutes to two hours after eating or drinking milk-based food. Their severity typically depends on the amount a person eats or drinks. Lactose intolerance does not cause damage to the gastrointestinal tract. Lactose intolerance is due to the lack of the enzyme lactase in the small intestines to break lactose down into glucose and galactose. There are four types: primary, secondary, developmental, and congenital. Primary lactose intolerance occurs as the amount of lactase declines as people age. Secondary lactose intolerance is due to injury to the small intestine. Such injury could be the result of infection, celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yeti
The Yeti ()"Yeti" ''Random House Webster's Unabridged Dictionary''. is an ape-like creature purported to inhabit the Himalayan mountain range in Asia. In western popular culture, the creature is commonly referred to as the Abominable Snowman. Many dubious articles have been offered in an attempt to prove the existence of the Yeti, including Anecdotal evidence, anecdotal visual sightings, disputed video recordings, photographs, and plaster casts of large footprints. Some of these are speculated or known to be hoaxes. Folklore studies, Folklorists trace the origin of the Yeti to a combination of factors including Sherpa people, Sherpa folklore and misidentified fauna such as Himalayan brown bear, bear or yak. The Yeti is commonly compared to Bigfoot of North America, as the two subjects often have similar physical descriptions. ...
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Centaur
A centaur ( ; grc, κένταυρος, kéntauros; ), or occasionally hippocentaur, is a creature from Greek mythology with the upper body of a human and the lower body and legs of a horse. Centaurs are thought of in many Greek myths as being as wild as untamed horses, and were said to have inhabited the region of Magnesia and Mount Pelion in Thessaly, the Foloi oak forest in Elis, and the Malean peninsula in southern Laconia. Centaurs are subsequently featured in Roman mythology, and were familiar figures in the medieval bestiary. They remain a staple of modern fantastic literature. Etymology The Greek word ''kentauros'' is generally regarded as being of obscure origin. The etymology from ''ken'' + ''tauros'', 'piercing bull', was a euhemerist suggestion in Palaephatus' rationalizing text on Greek mythology, ''On Incredible Tales'' (Περὶ ἀπίστων), which included mounted archers from a village called ''Nephele'' eliminating a herd of bulls that were the scourge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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