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Defender
Defender(s) or The Defender(s) may refer to: * Defense (military) * Defense (sports) ** Defender (association football) Arts and entertainment Film, television, and theatre Film * ''The Defender'' (1989 film), a Canadian documentary * ''The Defender'' (1994 film) or ''The Bodyguard from Beijing'' * ''The Defender'' (2004 film), a British-German action film Television * "The Defender" (''Studio One''), a 1957 episode of ''Studio One'' * ''The Defender (2021 TV series)'', a Czech crime drama television series * ''The Defenders'' (1961 TV series), an American courtroom drama * ''The Defenders'' (2010 TV series), an American legal comedy-drama * ''The Defenders'' (miniseries), an American Marvel TV series * "The Defenders" (''The Defenders'' episode) ** The Defenders Saga, a term used to describe the interconnected set of Marvel Netflix television series Theatre * ''The Defenders'' (ballet), a 2007 ballet by William Forsythe * ''The Defender'' (musical), 1902 Broadway mu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Defenders (The Defenders Episode)
''Marvel's The Defenders'' is an American television miniseries created by Douglas Petrie and Marco Ramirez for the streaming service Netflix, based on the Marvel Comics characters Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist, who form the eponymous superhero team. It is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and acknowledges the continuity of the franchise's films. The miniseries is a crossover event and the culmination for four previously released interconnected series from Marvel and Netflix. It was produced by Marvel Television in association with ABC Studios, Nine and a Half Fingers, Inc., and Goddard Textiles, with Ramirez serving as showrunner. The series stars Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock / Daredevil, Krysten Ritter as Jessica Jones, Mike Colter as Luke Cage, and Finn Jones as Danny Rand / Iron Fist, all reprising their roles from their individual series. It also stars Eka Darville, Elden Henson, Jessica Henwick, Simone Missick, Ramón Rodríguez, Rachael ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Defenders (miniseries)
''Marvel's The Defenders'' is an American television miniseries created by Douglas Petrie and Marco Ramirez for the streaming service Netflix, based on the Marvel Comics characters Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist, who form the eponymous superhero team. It is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and acknowledges the continuity of the franchise's films. The miniseries is a crossover event and the culmination for four previously released interconnected series from Marvel and Netflix. It was produced by Marvel Television in association with ABC Studios, Nine and a Half Fingers, Inc., and Goddard Textiles, with Ramirez serving as showrunner. The series stars Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock / Daredevil, Krysten Ritter as Jessica Jones, Mike Colter as Luke Cage, and Finn Jones as Danny Rand / Iron Fist, all reprising their roles from their individual series. It also stars Eka Darville, Elden Henson, Jessica Henwick, Simone Missick, Ramón Rodríguez, Rachael ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marvel's Netflix Television Series
Marvel's Netflix television series are a set of interconnected American television series created for the streaming service Netflix, based on characters that appear in publications by Marvel Comics. Produced by Marvel Television and ABC Studios, they are set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and acknowledge the continuity of the franchise's films and other television series. Marvel Television referred to the group of shows collectively as the "Marvel Street-Level Heroes" or "Marvel Knights" series. A deal between Marvel and Netflix to produce several interconnected series was announced in November 2013, with the individual series '' Daredevil'' (2015–2018), ''Jessica Jones'' (2015–2019), ''Luke Cage'' (2016–2018), and '' Iron Fist'' (2017–2018) culminating in the crossover miniseries '' The Defenders'' (2017). A spin-off from ''Daredevil'', ''The Punisher'' (2017–2019), was ordered in April 2016. The series were all filmed in New York State, forming the state's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Defenders (comics)
The Defenders are a set of superhero groups with rotating membership appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. They are usually presented as a "non-team" of individualistic "outsiders" who, in their prior adventures, are known for following their own agendas. The team often battle mysticism, mystic and supernatural threats. Its original incarnation was led by Doctor Strange and included Hulk, Namor, and—eventually—Silver Surfer. They first appeared as the Defenders in ''Marvel Feature'' #1 (Dec. 1971). The group had a rotating line-up from 1972 until 1986, with Dr. Strange and the Hulk being usually constant members along with a number of other mainstays such as Valkyrie (Marvel Comics), Valkyrie, Nighthawk (Marvel Comics), Nighthawk, Patsy Walker, Hellcat, Gargoyle (comics), Gargoyle, Beast (comics), Beast, the Daimon Hellstrom, Son of Satan and Luke Cage, and many temporary members. The publication was retitled near the end of the run as ''The New Defend ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Defender (1981 Video Game)
''Defender'' is a scrolling shooter video game developed by Williams Electronics in 1980 and released for arcades in 1981. A side-scrolling shooter, the game is set on either an unnamed planet or city (depending on platform) where the player must defeat waves of invading aliens while protecting astronauts. Development was led by Eugene Jarvis, a pinball programmer at Williams; ''Defender'' was Jarvis' first video game project and drew inspiration from ''Space Invaders'' and ''Asteroids (video game), Asteroids''. ''Defender'' was demonstrated in late 1980, before entering production in early 1981. It was distributed in Japan by Taito. ''Defender'' was one of the most important titles of the golden age of arcade video games, selling over 55,000 units to become the company's best-selling game and one of the highest-grossing arcade games ever. Praise among critics focused on the game's audio-visuals and gameplay. It is frequently listed as one of Jarvis' best contributions to the v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Foreigner Series
The ''Foreigner'' series is a science fiction book series set in a fictional universe created by American writer C. J. Cherryh. The series centers on the descendants of a ship lost in transit from Earth en route to found a new space station. It consists of a series of semi-encapsulated trilogy arcs (or sequences) that focus on the life of Bren Cameron, the human ''paidhi'', a translator-diplomat to the court of the ruling atevi race. Currently twenty one novels have been published between 1994 and 2020. Cherryh has also self-published two ebook short story prequels to the series, "Deliberations" (October 2012) and "Invitations" (August 2013). Cherryh calls the series "First Contact". Four of the books were shortlisted for the Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel. Works Trilogy arc 1 * ''Foreigner'' (1994) * ''Invader'' (1995) * ''Inheritor'' (1996) Trilogy arc 2 * ''Precursor'' (1999) * ''Defender'' (2001) * ''Explorer'' (2002) Trilogy arc 3 * ''Destroyer'' (2005) * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Defender (Kalashnikoff Novel)
'' The Defender '' is a children's novel by Nicholas Kalashnikoff. Set deep within the mountains of Siberia, the novel is about an ostracized shepherd who defends the mountain rams from hunters. The novel, illustrated by Claire Louden and George Louden, was first published in 1951 and was a Newbery Honor recipient in 1952. Plot The story is about a Lamut (Evens) named Turgen whose family was killed by an illness which left him alone to his practice of medicine in his Yurt A yurt (from the Turkic languages) or ger ( Mongolian) is a portable, round tent covered and insulated with skins or felt and traditionally used as a dwelling by several distinct nomadic groups in the steppes and mountains of Central Asia. .... He then out of his loneliness befriends a group of rams near his yurt this cause the townspeople to look at him and start strange rumors that it is impossible for a man to befriend animals so he must be a sorcerer and shunned because of it. While on coming back fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Defender (Thwaites Novel)
''The Defender'' is a novel by F. J. Thwaites. In 1937 it was announced a film version of the novel would be made at National Studios, following production of ''The Flying Doctor ''The Flying Doctor'' is a 1936 Australian-British drama film directed by Miles Mander and starring Charles Farrell, Mary Maguire and James Raglan. The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia operate in the Australian Outback. Noted as Austr ...'', but the movie did not eventuate. References External links {{DEFAULTSORT:Defender, The 1936 Australian novels ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Defenders (short Story)
"The Defenders" is a 1953 science fiction novelette by American author Philip K. Dick, and the basis for Dick's 1964 novel '' The Penultimate Truth''. It is one of several of his stories to be expanded into a novel. The story was first published in the January 1953 issue of ''Galaxy Science Fiction''. In 1956, the story was adapted for the radio program ''X Minus One'' by George Lefferts. Plot Eight years ago a nuclear war Nuclear warfare, also known as atomic warfare, is a theoretical military conflict or prepared political strategy that deploys nuclear weaponry. Nuclear weapons are weapons of mass destruction; in contrast to conventional warfare, nuclear w ... began between the United States and the Soviet Union. American survivors evacuated to gigantic bunkers miles under ground. Sophisticated, radioactivity-immune robots called "leadys" continue fighting the war on the devastated surface that is too dangerous for humans. The Soviets have similarly evacuated un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pinball
Pinball games are a family of games in which a ball is propelled into a specially designed table where it bounces off various obstacles, scoring points either en route or when it comes to rest. Historically the board was studded with nails called 'pins' and had hollows or pockets which scored points if the ball came to rest in them. Today, pinball is most commonly an arcade game in which the ball is fired into a specially designed Arcade cabinet, cabinet known as a pinball machine, hitting various lights, bumpers, ramps, and other targets depending on its design. The game's object is generally to score as many points as possible by hitting these targets and making various shots with #Flippers, flippers before the ball is lost. Most pinball machines use one ball per turn (except during special multi-ball phases), and the game ends when the ball(s) from the last turn are lost. The biggest pinball machine manufacturers historically include Bally Manufacturing, Gottlieb, Williams Ele ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Defender (Gabriella Cilmi Song)
"Defender" is a song by Australian singer–songwriter Gabriella Cilmi, released as the third single from her second studio album '' Ten''. The single release of "Defender" included a cover of Kiki Dee's "Magic Carpet Ride" as a b-side, promotional releases however listed the two songs as a double-A Side. It was co-written by Gabriella herself alongside George Astasio, Jason Pebworth and Jon Shave. Release "Defender" was released as a digital download on 26 August 2010. The single failed to appear on the UK Singles Chart. Critical reception Jon O'Brien from Allmusic said that: "The epic beats of the Dido-esque power "Defender," offer a respite from the party atmosphere, but as competent as they are, Ten is much more interesting when Cilmi unleashes her previously hidden disco diva tendencies".O'Brien, Jon (May 23, 2010Ten- Gabriella Cilmi - Allmusic Review''Allmusic'' Retrieved 2011-02-13 Music video The music video for "Defender" starts off with Cilmi with her back to the c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Defender (Peter Andre Song)
"Defender" is the first single from British recording artist Peter Andre's seventh studio album, ''Accelerate''. The single was released on 24 October 2010 via Digital Download, with a physical release following a day later, exclusive to retailer ASDA. The song was written by Peter Andre, Dantae Johnson, Nait Rawknait Masuku, and was produced by Nait Rawknait Masuku & Dantae Johnson with additional keyboards, drum programming and mixing by Pete "Boxsta" Martin. Music video The "Defender" music video was directed by Peter Falloon and portrays Andre performing militant choreography with several dancers. The video was inspired by Janet Jackson, with Andre commenting "Style wise I can definitely admit to borrowing a bit of Rhythm Nation." Live performance On 17 October 2010, Andre performed the song on the live Strictly Come Dancing results show. Andre has also performed the song on The Alan Titchmarsh Show and Live from Studio Five, both performances occurred on 25 October 2010. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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