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Brigitte Nielsen
Brigitte Nielsen (; born Gitte Nielsen; 15 July 1963) is a Danish actress, model, and singer. She began her career modelling for Greg Gorman and Helmut Newton. She subsequently acted in the 1985 films ''Red Sonja'' and ''Rocky IV'', later returning to the ''Rocky'' series in ''Creed II'' (2018). Nielsen starred in the 1986 film ''Cobra'' alongside her then-husband Sylvester Stallone. She played a villain in ''Beverly Hills Cop II'' (1987) and starred as the Black Witch in the 1990s Italian film series '' Fantaghirò.'' She later built a career starring in B-movies, hosting TV shows, and appearing on reality shows. Early life Brigitte Nielsen was born Gitte Nielsen in Rødovre, Denmark. She is the daughter of Hanne, a librarian, and Svend Nielsen, an engineer, and the ex-sister-in-law of film director Nicolas Winding Refn. Career Modelling Standing , at the beginning of the 1980s, Nielsen did some modelling work, and was photographed by Greg Gorman and Helmut Newton. Nielse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
London Fashion Week
London Fashion Week (LFW) is a clothing trade show that takes place in London, England, twice a year, in June and September. Showcasing over 250 designers to a global audience of influential media and retailers, it is one of the 'Big Four' fashion weeks, along with New York Fashion Week, New York, Milan Fashion Week, Milan, and Paris Fashion Week, Paris. History and organisation Organized by the British Fashion Council (BFC) for the London Development Agency with help from the Department for Business, Innovation, and Skills, London Fashion Week first took place in February 1984. Lynne Franks had influenced the idea of putting together the London shows into a schedule. London Fashion Week currently ranks alongside New York, Paris, and Milan as one of the 'Big Four' fashion weeks. It presents itself to funders as a trade event that also attracts significant attention from the press and benefits taxpayers. Over 5,000 press and buyers, with orders of over £100 million. A retail- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nicolas Winding Refn
Nicolas Winding Refn (; born 29 September 1970) is a Danish film director, screenwriter, and producer. He directed the ''Pusher'' trilogy (1996–2005), the crime drama '' Bronson'' (2008), and the adventure film '' Valhalla Rising'' (2009). In 2011 he directed the action drama film '' Drive'' (2011) for which he won the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Director. He was also nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Direction. Refn's next films were the stylistically driven action film '' Only God Forgives'' (2013), and the psychological horror film '' The Neon Demon'' (2016). In 2019, he directed his first television series '' Too Old to Die Young'' (2019) which premiered on Amazon Prime. After Amazon's ''Too Old to Die Young'', Refn's next project took him to Netflix, and saw him returning to his native Copenhagen for the first time since ''Pusher 3'', and was the setting for his magical-realism series, '' Copenhagen Cowboy''. In 2008, Refn co-founded the Copenhagen-based pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eldorado (2012 Film)
''Eldorado'' is a British horror-comedy film written and directed by Richard Driscoll, and starring Brigitte Nielsen and Daryl Hannah along with David Carradine, Michael Madsen, Kerry Washington, Jeff Fahey, Steve Guttenberg, Bill Moseley, Sylvester McCoy, Tyrese Gibson and Peter O'Toole. The film has been described as a horror/comedy/musical road movie. The film was also released under the title ''Highway to Hell''. Cast * Brigitte Nielsen as Angel * Daryl Hannah as The Stranger * David Carradine as The Spirit Guide * Darren Morgan as Stan Rosenblum * Richard Driscoll as Ollie Rosenblum * Peter O'Toole as The Narrator * Jeff Fahey as "Doc" Martin * Michael Madsen as Ted * Patrick Bergin as Roy * Steve Guttenberg as J.J. * Kerry Washington as Tamara * Rik Mayall as Chef Mario * Sylvester McCoy as General Zwick * Caroline Munro as Lilly * Robin Askwith as Mick * Tyrese Gibson as David * Bill Moseley as Lemma * Robert Llewellyn as "Meat" * Buster Bloodvessel as Sher ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ronal The Barbarian
''Ronal the Barbarian'' (Danish: ''Ronal Barbaren'') is a 2011 Danish adult animated fantasy comedy film co-directed by Thorbjørn Christoffersen, Kresten Vestbjerg Andersen and Philip Einstein Lipski, and their third cinema feature. The film parodies the barbarians and other stereotypes of the sword and sorcery fiction, role-playing games and films such as Conan the Barbarian and the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' class, with nods towards the 1980s fantasy boom and its association with traditional heavy metal. It was released in Denmark on September 29, 2011, and was a box office bomb, grossing only $2 million against a budget of $3 million. Plot In the land of Metalonia, the demon Zaal is defeated by Kron, the world's mightiest hero. As Kron dies, a hundred warriors drink his blood to gain his strength, becoming the first Barbarians. 10,000 years later, the barbarian clan are the strongest and bravest clan in the world, except for Ronal, a weak but intelligent barbarian who cannot swin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fantaghirò 2
''Fantaghirò 2'' (also known as ''The Cave of the Golden Rose 2'') is the second television film in the '' Fantaghirò'' series, directed by Lamberto Bava and originally aired in 1992 as a two-parter (and so is known in certain releases as ''Fantaghirò 3'' and ''Fantaghirò 4'' due to the previous instalment being a two-parter as well). Most of the principal cast of the previous film returned for this instalment. The story of ''Fantaghirò 2'' tells the continuing adventures of the titular princess ( Alessandra Martines), daughter of a king without a male heir (Mario Adorf), as she and Prince Romualdo ( Kim Rossi Stuart) are finally about to get married. However, Princess Fantaghirò is soon forced to fight for his heart against the wicked Dark Witch (Brigitte Nielsen) who opposes their pure relationship and has cast her love spell over the prince, and so Fantaghirò heads towards the Dark Kingdom to defeat the evil queen. Plot Part 1 Following the events of the first film, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Snowboard Academy
''Snowboard Academy'' is a 1997 independent slapstick comedy film directed by John Shepphird and starring Corey Haim, Jim Varney and Brigitte Nielsen. Plot A competition is held between two brothers on their father's ski slopes; one is a skier, the other a snowboarder. The competition would determine if snowboarders could be allowed to be a part the ski patrol. Into the scene arrives Rudy James who stumbles his way into a job as ski patrol, entertainment host, and jack of all trades. What was cut out of the film was that Rudy James was hired by Mimi to ineptly sabotage the ski hill so that she could win it in a divorce proceeding. The two brothers discover her plot to damage their father's ski hill. Locations ''Snowboard Academy'' was shot on location in Chantecler Ski Resorts, which is part of the Laurentides in the city of Sainte-Adele, Quebec. Shooting lasted 20 days. Additional stunt footage was shot in Squaw Valley Ski Resort, California. Stunts were shot and coordina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Galaxis
''Galaxis'' is a 1995 science fiction action film directed by William Mesa and written by Nick Davis. It stars Brigitte Nielsen, Richard Moll, and Craig Fairbrass. It was also released under the name ''Terminal Force''. Plot summary A mythical gem, created at the birth of the universe, generates energy for sustaining vitality. Kyla (Richard Moll) tries to find the object and use its inherent energy to increase his villainous sphere of influence. He successfully obtains the device after defeating its protectors on Sintaria. Meanwhile, Ladera (Brigitte Nielsen), a freedom fighter with the ability of invisibility, makes her way to Earth to seek out a sister gem to stalemate Kyla and prevent him from obtaining the object. Once there, she discovers Jed (John H. Brennan) has already retrieved the object from its secure location. However, Victor Menendez (Fred Asparagus) and his mercenaries also wish to own the device as recompense for monies Jed owes them. After dispatching Victor and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chained Heat II
''Chained Heat'' (alternate title: ''Das Frauenlager'' in West Germany) is a 1983 American-West German exploitation film in the women-in-prison genre. It was co-written and directed by Paul Nicholas (as Paul Nicolas) for Jensen Farley Pictures.Overview, ''Chained Heat'' ''The New York Times'' archived at the Wayback Machine on April 10, 2013. Producer was Paul Fine, who had previously produced '' The Concrete Jungle''. Plot The film takes place in the California w ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Double 0 Kid
''The Double 0 Kid'' is a 1993 direct-to-video Adventure (genre), adventure/comedy film starring Brigitte Nielsen Plot summary 17-year-old Lance Elliot is a summer intern at a US government department known as the Agency, on a youth agent scouting internship promotional program ran by Agency department head Maggie Lomax. Living with his single mother and his younger juvenile brother Billy in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, while aspiring to become a secret agent spy, Lance at heart is an everyday teenage high school boy, who is also seeking to make the most of his summer vacation in his quiet and peaceful if uneventful hometown, and can't wait for his 18th birthday for his independence. At the same time, madman millionaire computer virus designer, Cashpot, and his icy henchwoman Rhonda, seek to complete a virus wanted by various global corporate interests after stealing away the $12,000,000 project from rival underworld designer Rudy von Kessenbaum by cruelly disposing of him in his "v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
976-Evil II
''976-EVIL II'' (also known as ''976-EVIL 2: The Astral Factor'') is a 1992 American direct-to-video supernatural horror film directed by Jim Wynorski. The film is a sequel to the 1988 horror film ''976-EVIL''. It was referenced in '' Invasion of the Scream Queens'' (1992). Premise Leonard "Spike" Johnson ( Patrick O'Bryan) returns to battle the supernatural in a small Californian college town. Someone is killing college students at an alarming rate. A pretty student, Robin, learns that her dean, Professor Grubeck, is a ghost, using astral projection and a satanic 976 " horrorscope" hotline to kill students. Cast * Debbie James as Robin * Rene Assa as Mr. Grubeck * Patrick O'Bryan as Leonard "Spike" Johnson * Philip McKeon as Taylor * Leslie Ryan as Paula * Brigitte Nielsen as Agnes * Rod McCary as Dr. Jamison * Paul Coufos as Stone * Karen Mayo-Chandler as Laurie * George Buck Flower as Turrell * Sigal Diamant as Barmaid * Joy Ballard as Stripper * Yavone Evans as Reporter * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eddie Murphy
Edward Regan Murphy (born April 3, 1961) is an American actor, comedian, and singer. He had his breakthrough as a standup comic before gaining stardom for his film roles; he is widely recognized as one of the greatest comedians of all time. He has received List of awards and nominations received by Eddie Murphy, several accolades including a Golden Globe Award, a Grammy Award, and an Primetime Emmy Award, Emmy Award as well as nominations for an Academy Award and a BAFTA Award. He was honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2015 and the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award, Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2023. Murphy shot to fame on the sketch comedy show ''Saturday Night Live'', for which he was a regular cast member from 1980 to 1984 and broke out as a movie star in the 1980s films ''48 Hrs.'', ''Trading Places,'' and ''Beverly Hills Cop''. He then established himself as a leading man with starring roles in: ''The Golden Child'' (1986), ''Coming to America'' (198 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger (born July30, 1947) is an Austrian and American actor, businessman, former politician, and former professional bodybuilder, known for his roles in high-profile action films. Governorship of Arnold Schwarzenegger, He served as the List of governors of California, 38th governor of California from 2003 to 2011. Schwarzenegger began Strength training, lifting weights at age 15 and won the Universe Championships, Mr. Universe title aged 20, and subsequently the Mr. Olympia title seven times. He is tied with Phil Heath for the joint-second number of all-time Mr. Olympia wins, behind Ronnie Coleman and Lee Haney, who are joint-first with eight wins each. Nicknamed the "Austrian Oak" in his bodybuilding days, he is regarded as one of the greatest Bodybuilding, bodybuilders of all time. He has written books and articles about bodybuilding, including the autobiographical ''Arnold: The Education of a Bodybuilder'' (1977) and ''The New Encyclopedia of Modern ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
