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Risto Räppääjä
Ricky Rapper () is a main character in a series of Children's literature, children's fantasy books and comic strips by Finland, Finnish writers Sinikka Nopola and Tiina Nopola. Ricky Rapper is a ten-year-old boy who likes to play drums. He lives in an apartment building with his aunt Serena Rapper. Fourteen books have been released in the series starting from 1997. In 2008 Sinikka and Tiina Nopola scripted the musical movie ''Ricky Rapper (film), Ricky Rapper''. It was one of the most successful titles in the Finnish box-office of 2008. In 2010, the following movie ''Ricky Rapper and the Bicycle Thief'' was the sixth most successful title in the Finnish box-office of all time in its first weekend, and the most successful Finnish family movie of all time. Book series * ''Hetki lyö, Risto Räppääjä'' (1997) * ''Risto Räppääjä ja kauhea makkara'' (1998) * ''Risto Räppääjä ja Nuudelipää'' (2000) * ' (2001) * ''Risto Räppääjä ja komea Kullervo'' (2002) * ' (2003) * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sinikka Nopola
Sinikka Marianna Nopola (26 November 1953 – 13 January 2021) was a Finnish writer of children's literature who published nearly 80 books since 1987. Nopola is best known for the series ''Hayflower and Quiltshoe'' and ''Ricky Rapper'' she wrote with her sister Tiina Nopola. As a pacifier, Nopola came up in the monthly supplement of Helsingin Sanomat. Three collections have been published since 1997 of his pins. In his texts, Nopola can grasp the details that he develops strange general laws, for example, when words are, and of course adventure and develops mutual romance. As Nopola's pacifier, he tries to experience things that are considered important and valued, but fails in his efforts. He feels he has stayed on the beach when others experience things. Nopola was born in Helsinki and raised in Tampere. She worked as a journalist for the newspaper ''Helsingin Sanomat'' from 1979 to 1985 when she became a freelance writer. Nopola died of a prolonged illness in January 2021. R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Risto Räppääjä Ja Nukkavieru Nelli
Risto () is a masculine given name, found in Finnish, Estonian and South Slavic. In South Slavic, it is a hypocorism derived from '' Hristofor'' or ''Hristivoje''. It may refer to: Estonia * Risto Järv (born 1971), folklorist *Risto Joost (born 1980), conductor and operatic countertenor * Risto Kallaste (born 1971), footballer * Risto Kappet (born 1994), sim racing driver * Risto Kask (born 1985), civil servant and politician * Risto Kübar (born 1983), actor *Risto Lumi (born 1971), military colonel * Risto Mätas (born 1984), javelin thrower Finland * Risto Aaltonen (1939–2021), actor * Risto Ahti (born 1943), writer and recipient of the Eino Leino Prize in 1994 * Risto Alapuro (1944–2022), sociologist * Risto Ankio (born 1937), athlete *Risto Asikainen (born 1958), record producer, songwriter and musician *Risto Björlin (born 1944), wrestler *Risto Dufva (born 1963), former professional ice hockey goaltender * Risto Hurme (born 1950), modern pentathlete and fencer (19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1997 Comics Debuts
Events January * January 1 – The Emergency Alert System is introduced in the United States. * January 11 – Turkey threatens Cyprus on account of a deal to buy Russian S-300 missiles, prompting the Cypriot Missile Crisis. * January 16 – Murder of Ennis Cosby: Near Interstate 405 (California) on a Los Angeles freeway, Bill Cosby's son Ennis is shot in the head in a failed robbery attempt. * January 17 – A Delta II rocket carrying a military GPS payload explodes, shortly after liftoff from Cape Canaveral. * January 18 – In northwest Rwanda, Hutu militia members kill 6 Spanish aid workers and three soldiers, and seriously wound another. * January 19 – Yasser Arafat returns to Hebron after more than 30 years, and joins celebrations over the handover of the last Israeli-controlled West Bank city. (→ Hebron Agreement) * January 23 – Madeleine Albright becomes the first female Secretary of State of the United States, after confirmation by the United States Senate. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ricky Rapper And The Wild Machine
Ricky Rapper and the Wild Machine () is a 2023 Finnish children's film directed by Maria Sid. The film is based on the book of the same name by Sinikka Nopola and Tiina Nopola. Filming took place in summer 2022 in Helsinki and Vantaa. The film was produced by Rimbo Salomaa, Markus Selin, and Jukka Helle, and it is a co-production between Solar Films and the Ricky Rapper series. Distribution is handled by Nordisk Film Nordisk Film A/S () is a Danish entertainment company involved in film production and distribution and a subsidiary of Egmont Group. The multimedia entertainment company is also involved in television production, cinemas, computer games and .... Cast * Otso Törmälä - Ricky Rapper * Meri Lahikainen - Nelly Noodlehead * Jenni Kokander - Freezer-Elvi * Ylermi Rajamaa - Leonard Lindberg * Minka Kuustonen - Rauha Rapper * Benjamin Willamo - Ville Pyry * Aku Sipola - Pontus Butterfly * Jutta Järvinen - Pinja Butterfly References External links ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ricky Rapper And The Wrong Vincent
Ricky Rapper and the Wrong Vincent (Finnish: ''Risto Räppääjä ja väärä Vincent'') is a 2020 Finnish children's film directed by Maria Sid. The film is based on the book of the same name by Sinikka Nopola Sinikka Marianna Nopola (26 November 1953 – 13 January 2021) was a Finnish writer of children's literature who published nearly 80 books since 1987. Nopola is best known for the series ''Hayflower and Quiltshoe'' and ''Ricky Rapper'' she wrote w ... and Tiina Nopola. Cast * Silmu Ståhlberg - Ricky Rapper * Lumi Kallio - Nelly Noodlehead * Jenni Kokander - Freezer-Elvi * Ylermi Rajamaa - Leonard Lindberg * Minka Kuustonen - Rauha Rapper Reception The film had relatively positive reviews. References External links {{Ricky Rapper Ricky Rapper films 2020s Finnish films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ricky Rapper And The Strongman
Ricky Rapper and the Strongman () is a 2019 Finnish children's film directed by Markus Lehmusruusu. It was written by Sinikka and Tiina Nopola, based on their 2016 book of the same name. The film's music was composed by Iiro Rantala. The main cast includes Silmu Ståhlberg, Lumi Kallio, Eelis Kesäläinen, Ylermi Rajamaa, Pamela Tola, Jenni Kokander, and Timo Lavikainen. The story follows Ricky (Ståhlberg), his friend Nelly (Kallio), his aunt Rauha (Tola), and neighbor Mr. Lindberg (Rajamaa) as they vacation at a cabin resort. There, they meet father-and-son Bill (Lavikainen) and Sylvester Pöntinen (Kesäläinen), who are preparing for a strength competition. When Rauha and Nelly develop an interest in fitness, Ricky and Mr. Lindberg become jealous. Determined to prove their strength, they enlist Ricky’s Aunt Elvi to train them for an arm-wrestling match. The film premiered on February 15, 2019, and became Finland’s fifth most-watched film of the year, as well as t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ricky Rapper And The Nighthawk
''Ricky Rapper and the Night Hawk'' () is a Finnish children's film directed by Timo Koivusalo, released on February 19, 2016. It is based on the book of the same name by Sinikka and Tiina Nopola (2015). Plot While digging for fishing worms, Risto Räppääjä discovers a treasure, leading to an archaeological excavation at the site. When an Iron Age ring from the excavation goes missing, it seems certain that the elusive Night Hawk, a grave robber, is nearby. The story takes a surprising turn when Rauha Räppääjä becomes entangled in the case, and Lennart Lindberg ends up wrongfully jailed. Determined to clear Lennart's name, Risto embarks on an international adventure to track down the Night Hawk. Cast * Samuel Shipway as Ricky Rapper * Sanni Paatso as Nelly Noodlehead * Vesa Vierikko as Leonard Lindberg * Minttu Mustakallio as Rauha Rapper * Riitta Havukainen as Elvi Rapper * Laura Malmivaara as Archaeologist Klaudia Kämäräinen * Ville Myllyrinne as Mal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ricky Rapper And The Miser From Seville
Ricky Rapper and the Miser of Seville () is a Finnish musical film directed by Timo Koivusalo, released on 13 February 2015. It is based on the book of the same name by Sinikka Nopola and Tiina Nopola. Plot Elvi ( Riitta Havukainen) and Risto ( Samuel Shipway) receive a letter from a relative in Seville, Spain, promising to bequeath their fortune to Risto. Elvi and Rauha ( Minttu Mustakallio) decide to prepare Risto for high society, while Nelli ( Sanni Paatso) joins them in exploring the mysterious mansion. Unexplained events ensue. Cast * Samuel Shipway as Ricky Rapper * Sanni Paatso as Nelly Noodlehead * Vesa Vierikko as Lennart Lindberg * Minttu Mustakallio as Rauha Rapper * Riitta Havukainen as Elvi Rapper * Esko Roine as the Miser, Ernesti Ohranen * Tom Lindholm as Arnold Rätvänä, the servant * Ismo Kallio as Shopkeeper * Ritva Jalonen as Opera Singer * Katariina Lohiniva as Grandmother of the Horse Girl * Heikki Silvennoinen as Older Risto * Timo Kahilaine ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ricky Rapper And Slick Leonard
Ricky Rapper and Slick Leonard () is a Finnish musical film released in February 2014. Directed by Timo Koivusalo, the screenplay is partly based on the books ''Risto Räppääjä saa isän'' (2011) and ''Risto Räppääjä ja kaksoisolento'' (2013) by Sinikka and Tiina Nopola. Filming took place in the summer of 2013 at Villilä Studios in Nakkila and in the old town of Naantali Naantali (; ) is a municipalities of Finland, town in Southwest Finland, and, as a resort town during the summer, an important centre of tourism in the country. The municipality has a population of (), and is located west of Turku. The town h .... This was the fourth film in the Ricky Rapper series and marked a shift in production from Kinotar to Artista Filmi. Additionally, the entire cast was recast for this installment. In October 2014, the film won the Best European Children's Film award at the Schlingel International Film Festival for Children and Young Audience in Germany. Plot Aunt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ricky Rapper And Cool Wendy
Ricky Rapper and Cool Wendy () is a 2012 Finnish family film directed by Mari Rantasila. It premiered on February 10, 2012. Lauri Karo stars as Ricky Rapper, while Venni Uotila plays Nelly Noodlehead and Olivia Ainali portrays the titular character, Cool Wendy. This was the third and final Ricky Rapper film produced by Kinotar Oy. The next installment, ''Ricky Rapper and Slick Leonard'', was produced by Artista Filmi. Plot Ricky Rapper and Nelly Noodlehead travel to an island where Elvi Rapper is managing a holiday resort. They meet Cool Wendy and her father, Uolevi Horsmaniemi. Wendy, slightly older than Ricky and Nelly, disrupts their dynamic as Nelly becomes drawn to Wendy. Meanwhile, old friends Elvi and Uolevi grow closer. The film explores themes of friendship, loneliness, and accepting differences. Cast * Lauri Karo as Ricky Rapper * Venni Uotila as Nelly Noodlehead * Olivia Ainali as Cool Wendy * Annu Valonen as Rauha Rapper * Martti Suosalo (born 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ricky Rapper (TV Series)
Ricky Rapper () is a main character in a series of children's fantasy books and comic strips by Finnish writers Sinikka Nopola and Tiina Nopola. Ricky Rapper is a ten-year-old boy who likes to play drums. He lives in an apartment building with his aunt Serena Rapper. Fourteen books have been released in the series starting from 1997. In 2008 Sinikka and Tiina Nopola scripted the musical movie '' Ricky Rapper''. It was one of the most successful titles in the Finnish box-office of 2008. In 2010, the following movie '' Ricky Rapper and the Bicycle Thief'' was the sixth most successful title in the Finnish box-office of all time in its first weekend, and the most successful Finnish family movie of all time. Book series * '' Hetki lyö, Risto Räppääjä'' (1997) * '' Risto Räppääjä ja kauhea makkara'' (1998) * '' Risto Räppääjä ja Nuudelipää'' (2000) * ' (2001) * '' Risto Räppääjä ja komea Kullervo'' (2002) * ' (2003) * '' Risto Räppääja ja Hilpuri Tilli'' (20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Risto Räppääjä Ja Pullistelija
Risto () is a masculine given name, found in Finnish, Estonian and South Slavic. In South Slavic, it is a hypocorism derived from '' Hristofor'' or ''Hristivoje''. It may refer to: Estonia * Risto Järv (born 1971), folklorist *Risto Joost (born 1980), conductor and operatic countertenor * Risto Kallaste (born 1971), footballer * Risto Kappet (born 1994), sim racing driver * Risto Kask (born 1985), civil servant and politician * Risto Kübar (born 1983), actor *Risto Lumi (born 1971), military colonel * Risto Mätas (born 1984), javelin thrower Finland * Risto Aaltonen (1939–2021), actor * Risto Ahti (born 1943), writer and recipient of the Eino Leino Prize in 1994 * Risto Alapuro (1944–2022), sociologist * Risto Ankio (born 1937), athlete *Risto Asikainen (born 1958), record producer, songwriter and musician *Risto Björlin (born 1944), wrestler *Risto Dufva (born 1963), former professional ice hockey goaltender * Risto Hurme (born 1950), modern pentathlete and fencer (19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
