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Sven Holgersson
Sven Holgersson, known as in the original Japanese language ''Beast King GoLion'' and in ''Voltron: Legendary Defender'', is a Character (arts), fictional character in the media franchise ''Voltron'', and a member of the Voltron Force. The character's first appearance was in ''Voltron (TV series), Voltron: Defender of the Universe''. The character has received a positive critical reception, although their depiction as a gay man in ''Legendary Defender'' has been criticised as being poorly written. Conception and creation Sven is a composite character of two characters from ''Beast King Go Lion'': Takashi Shirogane, the original blue lion pilot who was killed in episode 6, and Ryou Shirogane, Takashi's brother. Since they looked alike, World Events Productions, WEP simply decided that Sven would survive the events of episode 6 and be treated as if they were the same character. In ''Voltron: Legendary Defender'', the Takashi Shirogane name is used, nicknamed "Shiro", with Sven mak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Voltron
''Voltron'' is an Animation, animated television series franchise that features a team of space explorers who pilot a giant Super Robot known as "Voltron". Produced by Peter Keefe (Executive Producer) and Ted Koplar through his production company World Events Productions, Voltron was an adaptation of several Japanese anime television series from Toei Animation. The original television series aired in Broadcast syndication, syndication from September 10, 1984, to November 18, 1985. The first season of ''Voltron'', featuring the "Lion Force Voltron", was adapted from the series ''Beast King GoLion''. The second season, featuring the "Vehicle Team Voltron", was adapted from the unrelated series ''Armored Fleet Dairugger XV''. ''Voltron (TV series), Voltron: Defender of the Universe'' was the top-rated syndicated children's show for two years during its original run, and it spawned three follow-up series, several comic books, and a line of toys. Television series ''Lion Force Vol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Composite Character
In a work of media adapted from a real or fictional narrative, a composite character is a character based on more than one individual from the story. Use in film *Several characters in the movie '' 21''. *The character Henry Hurt in the docudrama ''Apollo 13'' is portrayed as a NASA public relations employee assigned to the wife of astronaut Jim Lovell, and who also is seen answering reporters' questions. This character is a composite of the NASA protocol officer Bob McMurrey assigned to act as a buffer between the Lovell family and the press, and several Office of Public Affairs employees whose job was to actually work with the press. *Buffalo Bill in '' The Silence of the Lambs'' is a composite based on the serial killers Jerry Brudos, Ed Gein, Ted Bundy, Gary M. Heidnik, Edmund Kemper, and Gary Ridgway. *The character Commander Bolton in the 2017 film ''Dunkirk'' is a composite of several real life people, including Commander James Campbell Clouston and Captain Bill Tennant. * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fictional Clones
Fiction is any creative work, chiefly any narrative work, portraying character (arts), individuals, events, or setting (narrative), places that are imagination, imaginary, or in ways that are imaginary. Fictional portrayals are thus inconsistent with history, fact, or plausibility. In a traditional narrow sense, "fiction" refers to literature, written narratives in prose often referring specifically to novels, novellas, and short story, short stories. More broadly, however, fiction encompasses imaginary narratives expressed in any Media (communication), medium, including not just writings but also drama, live theatrical performances, films, television programs, radio dramas, comics, role-playing games, and video games. Definition Typically, the fictionality of a work is publicly marketed and so the audience expects the work to deviate in some ways from the real world rather than presenting, for instance, only factually accurate portrayals or character (arts), characters who ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fictional Characters With Accelerated Ageing
Fiction is any creative work, chiefly any narrative work, portraying individuals, events, or places that are imaginary, or in ways that are imaginary. Fictional portrayals are thus inconsistent with history, fact, or plausibility. In a traditional narrow sense, "fiction" refers to written narratives in prose often referring specifically to novels, novellas, and short stories. More broadly, however, fiction encompasses imaginary narratives expressed in any medium, including not just writings but also live theatrical performances, films, television programs, radio dramas, comics, role-playing games, and video games. Definition Typically, the fictionality of a work is publicly marketed and so the audience expects the work to deviate in some ways from the real world rather than presenting, for instance, only factually accurate portrayals or characters who are actual people. Because fiction is generally understood to not fully adhere to the real world, the themes and context of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comic Book Resources
''Comic Book Resources'', also known by the initialism CBR, is a website dedicated to the coverage of comic book–related news and discussion. History Comic Book Resources was founded by Jonah Weiland in 1995 as a development of the Kingdom Come Message Board, a message forum that Weiland created to discuss DC Comics' then-new mini-series of the same name. Comic Book Resources features columns written by industry professionals that have included Robert Kirkman, Gail Simone, and Mark Millar. Other columns are published by comic book historians and critics such as George Khoury and Timothy Callahan. In April 2016, Comic Book Resources was sold to Valnet Inc., a Montreal-based company based known for its acquisition and ownership of media properties including Screen Rant. The site was relaunched as CBR.com on August 23, 2016, with the blogs integrated into the site. The company has also hosted a YouTube channel since 2008, with 3.97 million subscribers as of December 21, 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marinejegerkommandoen
''Marinejegerkommandoen'' (MJK) ( en, Naval Special Operations Command) is the maritime/naval special warfare unit of the Norwegian Armed Forces and was established in 1953. The MJK is under the command of the Norwegian Special Operations Command (NORSOCOM) together with the ''Forsvarets Spesialkommando'' (FSK), with the MJK being the older of the two units. The unit is headquartered on the Ramsund naval base in northern Norway, with other MJK operators stationed on the Haakonsvern naval base in southwestern Norway. Selection As with any modern special operations forces, the training to become an MJK operator is long and arduous, both physically and mentally taxing. To become a fully qualified MJK operator takes a minimum of two years and is further augmented by specialized courses during the following contract period, such as combat medic training, sniper training and forward air control (FAC) training. In 2008 a news-team from NRK filmed their selection process. Showing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Devil's Due Publishing
Devil's Due Publishing (often abbreviated as DDP) is an independent comic book publisher in the United States. Based in Chicago, Illinois, DDP is best known for its wide selection of genres, including licensed and original creator-owned properties that populate its monthly comic book series and graphic novels. Though principally a publishing company, DDP has also produced a stage play based on the Hack/Slash comic series, ''Stagefright'', in conjunction with the New Millennium Theatre Company that played at the National Pastime Theater on Broadway, Chicago from September 23 to October 29, 2005. History In 1998 Devil's Due Publishing started as both a commercial art studio and a small press comic-book publisher. The company soon shifted its focus to comic books, becoming one of the top ten publishers in North America. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joaquim Dos Santos
Joaquim Dos Santos is a Portuguese-born American storyboard artist, director, producer, writer, and designer. He is best known for his directing work on the television series ''Justice League Unlimited'', ''Avatar: The Last Airbender'', '' G.I. Joe: Resolute'', ''The Legend of Korra'', and '' Voltron: Legendary Defender''. He also serves as a co-director on the films '' Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse'' (2023) and '' Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse'' (2024). Career He was a storyboard artist for the animated series ''Justice League'' before being promoted in the show's renamed third season. He went on to direct half of the episodes of ''Justice League Unlimited'' alongside fellow DC Animated Universe director Dan Riba, including the final episode "Destroyer". He joined the staff of ''Avatar: The Last Airbender'' in the middle of the show's second season as a storyboard artist, and began directing episodes in the third season, including the last two parts of the four-part ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emperor Zarkon
Emperor Zarkon, known as in the original Japanese language ''Beast King GoLion'', is a Character (arts), fictional character in the media franchise ''Voltron'' and an antagonist of the Voltron Force, who made his first appearance in ''Voltron (TV series), Voltron''. ''Voltron: Defender of the Universe'' King Zarkon is ruler of Planet Daibazaal who blames others for his failures. At times he can be a more restrained leader, particularly when Lotor does something rash, Zarkon will calmly handle the situation and chastise his son in private. ''Voltron: The Third Dimension'' King Zarkon became an ally of the Voltron force against Prince Lotor as a member of the Galactic council. It turns out to be a ruse as he was secretly working with his son. ''Voltron: Legendary Defender'' Zarkon was ruler of Daibazaal and the original black Paladin of Voltron. He ruled the Galra Empire for 10,000 years. Zarkon became corrupted by Quintessence and unknown dark forces from an alternate reality ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Princess Allura
Princess Allura, known as in the original Japanese language ''Beast King GoLion'', is a fictional character in the media franchise ''Voltron'' and member of the Voltron Force, who made her first appearance in ''Voltron''. ''Voltron: Defender of the Universe'' Princess Allura is ruler of Planet Altea and last surviving member of royal family after the death of her father King Alfor. She became the pilot the Blue Lion of Voltron after Sven became no longer able to do so. She has highly intelligent mice that can understand human speech. She is also stalked by Prince Lotor for her affection. ''Voltron: Legendary Defender'' In ''Voltron: Legendary Defender'', Allura was the princess of Altea, the daughter of king Alfor and last surviving female member of the Altean race. She was asleep in the Castle of Lions with her servant Coran for 10,000 years, and commanded and piloted the Blue Lion of Voltron, until she sacrificed herself for the galaxy in the series finale. Conception In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Haggar (Voltron)
Haggar can refer to: * a former district of Bahrain (historical region) * Haggar Clothing, an American manufacturer of men's clothing. * Douglas J. Haggar (born ca. 1947), real name of Mr. Whitekeys, American musician/entertainer * Mike Haggar, a character in the ''Final Fight'' franchise. * William Haggar William Haggar (10 March 1851 – 4 February 1925) was a British pioneer of the cinema industry. Beginning his career as a travelling entertainer, Haggar, whose large family formed his theatre company, later bought a Bioscope show and earned his ... (1851-1925), film-maker and showman. * Witch Haggar, a character in Voltron: Legendary Defender See also * Hagar (other) * Hager * Hagger {{disambig, surname ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lance (Voltron)
Lance Charles McClain, known as in the original Japanese language ''Beast King GoLion'', is a fictional character in the media franchise ''Voltron'' and a member of the Voltron Force, who made his first appearance in '' Voltron: Defender of the Universe''. ''Voltron: Defender of the Universe'' Lance was part of an exploratory team, sent by the Galaxy Alliance and led by Keith, that were kidnapped by the forces of Planet Doom. After he and the others escaped Planet Doom, went to the Castle of Lions on Planet Arus, where they met Princess Allura and Coran and were designated as the Voltron Force. ''Voltron Force'' Lance is a flight instructor in the Galaxy Garrison flight Academy. He uses Daniel and Vince to steal the Lion keys from Sky Marshall Wade. Lance's weapons are heat fists and dual pistols. ''Voltron: Legendary Defender'' In '' Voltron: Legendary Defender'', Lance is the paladin of the blue lion, one of five lions that make up Voltron, he is of Cuban descent, a rival ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
