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Mastermind
Mastermind, Master Mind or The Mastermind may refer to: Fictional characters * Mastermind (Jason Wyngarde), a fictional supervillain in Marvel Comics, a title also held by his daughters: ** Martinique Jason, the first daughter and successor of the Mastermind ** Lady Mastermind, the second daughter and successor of the Mastermind * Mastermind (computer), a character in Marvel Comics' ''Captain Britain'' * Mastermind, an enemy of the Challengers of the Unknown in DC Comics * Mastermind, the leader of the Ministry of Pain in "Fallen Arches", List of The Powerpuff Girls episodes#ep27, season 3, episode 1a of ''The Powerpuff Girls'' (1998) (2000) * Master Mind, an Image Comics villain who first appeared in ''Invincible (comics), Invincible'' #31 (April 2006) Literature * ''The Master Mind; or, The Key to Mental Power Development and Efficiency'', a 1913 non-fiction book by William Walker Atkinson, writing as Theron Q. Dumont * "The Master Mind" (1913), a Semi-Dual short story by John Ul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mastermind (British Game Show)
''Mastermind'' is a British television quiz show for the BBC, currently presented by Clive Myrie. Its creator, Bill Wright, drew inspiration from his experiences of being interrogated by the Gestapo during World War II. The show features an intimidating setting and challenging questions. Four (and in later contests five or six) contestants face two rounds, one on a specialised subject of the contestant's choice, the other a general knowledge round. ''Mastermind''s theme music is "Approaching Menace" by the British composer Neil Richardson. The show was recorded, with original presenter Magnus Magnusson, on location at UK universities. Later, it was recorded in Manchester at studios such as New Broadcasting House and Granada Studios, before moving to dock10 studios in 2011. The show relocated to Belfast for the 2019–2020 series. Format Round 1 For the first round, each contestant in turn is given a set length of time, usually two minutes (one minute and a half in semi- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mastermind
Mastermind, Master Mind or The Mastermind may refer to: Fictional characters * Mastermind (Jason Wyngarde), a fictional supervillain in Marvel Comics, a title also held by his daughters: ** Martinique Jason, the first daughter and successor of the Mastermind ** Lady Mastermind, the second daughter and successor of the Mastermind * Mastermind (computer), a character in Marvel Comics' ''Captain Britain'' * Mastermind, an enemy of the Challengers of the Unknown in DC Comics * Mastermind, the leader of the Ministry of Pain in "Fallen Arches", season 3, episode 1a of ''The Powerpuff Girls'' (1998) (2000) * Master Mind, an Image Comics villain who first appeared in ''Invincible'' #31 (April 2006) Literature * ''The Master Mind; or, The Key to Mental Power Development and Efficiency'', a 1913 non-fiction book by William Walker Atkinson, writing as Theron Q. Dumont * "The Master Mind" (1913), a Semi-Dual short story by John Ulrich Giesy * ''The Master Mind'' (1913), a novel by Marvin Dan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martinique Jason
Mastermind (Jason Wyngarde) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, commonly as an adversary of the X-Men. The original Mastermind was a mutant with the psionic ability to generate complex telepathic illusions at will that cause his victims to see whatever he wishes them to see. He was a founding member of the first Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and later a probationary member of the Lords Cardinal of the Hellfire Club, where he played an important role in "'' The Dark Phoenix Saga''". After Wyngarde's death from the Legacy Virus, his three daughters appeared: two possessing his illusion-creating abilities, Mastermind (Martinique Jason) and Lady Mastermind (Regan Wyngarde), and the X-Man Pixie. Publication history Created by writer Stan Lee and artist/co-writer Jack Kirby, he first appeared in ''The X-Men'' #4 (March 1964). He was given his "real name" of Jason Wyngarde by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. The name and visual appearance of J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lady Mastermind
Lady Mastermind is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Salvador Larroca, the character first appeared as Regan Wyngarde in '' X-Treme X-Men'' #6 ( December 2001). Regan Wyngarde is the daughter of Jason Wyngarde, the original Mastermind. Her half-sisters are Martinique Jason, the second Mastermind, who now shares her codename, and the X-Men's Pixie. Like her sister and father, Regan possesses the ability to cast telepathic illusions. Although the character originally appeared as a villain, she would later have a brief stint as an X-Man, betraying the X-Men a short time after joining them. Fictional character biography X-Treme X-Men Lady Mastermind is one of three daughters of Jason Wyngarde, the original Mastermind. She has an intense hatred for her half-sister, Martinique (though she was the first to use their now-shared codename).''The Uncanny X-Men'' #508 She is hated by her sister for "stea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mastermind (Australian Game Show)
''Mastermind'' is an Australian television quiz show aired on the Special Broadcasting Service (SBS). Produced by BBC Studios Australia and New Zealand, the series is based on the original British game show of the same name created by Bill Wright. The show features an intimidating setting with challenging questions on specialised subjects of the contestant's choice, followed by a general knowledge round. History The program was first announced in March 2019, with Jennifer Byrne hosting the first two seasons of the show. The show was temporarily hosted by Marc Fennell for a period of about two weeks after Byrne had a fall that left her with injuries to her wrist and face. The finals of the second season were delayed by nearly a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, returning in February 2021. Fennell took over as host of the show from the third season, which began that same month. Two seasons of '' Celebrity Mastermind'' have also been produced. The sixth season of ''Master ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masterminds (2016 Film)
''Masterminds'' is a 2016 crime comedy film based on the October 1997 Loomis Fargo robbery in North Carolina. Directed by Jared Hess and written by Chris Bowman, Hubbel Palmer and Emily Spivey, it stars Zach Galifianakis, Owen Wilson, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones and Jason Sudeikis. It premiered in Los Angeles on September 26, 2016, and was theatrically released in the United States on September 30, 2016, by Relativity EuropaCorp Distribution and Relativity Media. It received mixed reviews and grossed $29.7 million. Plot In March 1997, Loomis Fargo & Company has been robbed of $18.8 million in Jacksonville by company security guard Philip Noel Johnson, Steve Eugene Chambers and Kelly Campbell, a former employee of Loomis. They also involve Loomis armored car driver David Scott Ghantt. After some awkward training in preparation for the robbery, the team has David go inside Loomis' vault and load the entire money supply into the company's van. Before he leaves, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mastermind (computer)
M-11 M-11 is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Originally known as the Human Robot, the character was named "M-11" in the 2006 to 2007 ''Agents of Atlas'' miniseries as an allusion to its first appearance in '' Menace'' #11 from Atlas Comics (Marvel Comics' 1950s predecessor). In an alternate reality from mainstream Earth, a scientist's newly created robot is programmed by the scientist's greedy business manager to murder the scientist. The incomplete robot, however, continues through with his directive to "kill the man in the room", and kills the business manager when the man enters. The robot then leaves the house, programmed to "kill the man in the room" but ultimately falls off a pier into the sea and short-circuits. M-11 in other media M-11 appears in '' Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2'' via the "Agents of Atlas" DLC pack. Maa-Gor Maa-Gor is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Mastermind (2025 Film)
''The Mastermind'' is a 2025 heist film written and directed by Kelly Reichardt, starring Josh O'Connor, Alana Haim, Hope Davis, John Magaro, Gaby Hoffmann, and Bill Camp. The plot follows a suburban family man living a double life as an art thief in the 1970s. The film had its world premiere at the main competition of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival on May 23, 2025, where it was nominated for the Palme d'Or. It is scheduled to be released on October 17, 2025. Cast * Josh O'Connor as James Blaine Mooney * Alana Haim as Terri Mooney * Hope Davis as Sarah Mooney * Bill Camp as Bill Mooney * Sterling Thompson as Carl Mooney * Jasper Thompson as Tommy Mooney * John Magaro as Fred * Gaby Hoffmann as Maude * Eli Gelb as Guy Hickey * Cole Doman as Larry Duffy * Javion Allen as Ronnie Gibson * Matthew Maher as Jerry * Rhenzy Feliz * D.J. Stroud as Edward Farber * Amanda Plummer Production In September 2024, it was reported that Kelly Reichardt would write and direct the art he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mastermind India
''Mastermind India'' is an Indian television quiz show based on the British quiz show ''Mastermind''. It originally aired on BBC World's ''"Made in India"'' series between 1998 and 2002. Each round saw four contestants taking the black chair one by one, and facing rapid fire questions on subjects of their own choosing in the first half, and on general knowledge in the second half. One of the hallmarks of the Indian show was the staging of the contest at heritage sites across the country. For example, in 1999 the semi-finals were held at the Ferozshah Kotla in Delhi, and the finals were held at the City Palace, Jaipur. Mastermind India was hosted by Siddhartha Basu and had five seasons, the last one being in 2002. The winners in each year were: * 1998 - Dayita Datta, schoolteacher from Welham Girls' School, Dehra Dun * 1999 - Ajai Banerji - also a schoolteacher from The Doon School The Doon School (informally Doon School or Doon) is a Selective school, selective all-boys ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masterminds (1997 Film)
''Masterminds'' is a 1997 American action comedy film directed by Roger Christian, written by Floyd Byers and starring Patrick Stewart, Vincent Kartheiser, Brenda Fricker, Brad Whitford, and Matt Craven. It tells the story of a computer engineering prodigy who matches wits with a security consultant who has taken over his stepsister's school that he used to go to as a ransom is demanded for their release. Plot Oswald "Ozzie" Paxton is a computer engineering prodigy and expert hacker whose actions often have his father Jake threatening to send him to military school if he does not shape up. One day, he begins an unauthorized download of a soon-to-be-released movie. His download is interrupted when his younger stepsister Melissa Randall enters his room without permission. The resulting squabble between them results in Jake and Melissa's mother Helen intervening. In the process, Jake discovers the illicit download and Helen punishes Ozzie, making him take Melissa to her private sch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Evan Ratliff
Evan Ratliff (born c. 1975)Gillette, Felix ''Bloomberg Businessweek'' (Jan. 20, 2011). is an American journalist, author, and podcast host. Ratliff is a contributor to ''Wired, Bloomberg Businessweek,'' and ''The New Yorker''. He has written one book, ''The Mastermind,'' and hosted multiple podcasts, including ''Shell Game, Persona: The French Deception,'' and ''Longform''. He is the former CEO and co-founder of '' The Atavist Magazine'', a media and software company, and the co-founder of Pop-Up Magazine. Career Ratliff is one of the co-authors of ''Safe: the Race to Protect Ourselves in a Newly Dangerous World''. His article "The Zombie Hunters: On the Trail of Cyberextortionists", written for ''The New Yorker'' in 2005, was featured in ''The Best of Technology Writing 2006''. He is also the author of the book ''The Mastermind: Drugs. Empire. Murder. Betrayal'', which profiles the criminal Paul Le Roux. He is the writer and host of the podcasts ''Shell Game'', in which h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |