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Encyclopedia - An Occurrence At Owl Creek Bridge: Encyclopedia - An Occurrence At Owl Creek Bridge
"An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" is a short story by Ambrose Bierce originally written in 1886. It was first published in the 1891 col...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bob Hope: Encyclopedia - Bob Hope
Leslie Townes Hope, KBE (May 29, 1903 – July 27, 2003), otherwise known as Bob Hope, was a famous American entertainer who appeared in ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Blade Runner: Encyclopedia - Blade Runner
Blade Runner is a 1982 science fiction film directed by Ridley Scott, which depicts a dystopic Los Angeles in November 2019. The screenpl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dakota Fanning: Encyclopedia - Dakota Fanning
Hannah Dakota Fanning (born February 23, 1994) is an American child actress. Known professionally as Dakota Fanning, she is one of the fi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - $ale Of The Century: Encyclopedia Ii - $ale Of The Century - Major Prizes
The winner of the episode was then given the opportunity to win one of a selection of much larger prizes, usually including international...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - An Occurrence At Owl Creek Bridge: Encyclopedia Ii - An Occurrence At Owl Creek Bridge - Plot
"An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" is the story of a man who is sentenced to death by hanging at the Owl Creek Bridge of the title. When...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - About A Boy: Encyclopedia Ii - About A Boy - Plot
Throughout the novel, background information tells us about Fiona and Clive, who live together in Cambridge, England but never get marrie...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dakota Fanning: Encyclopedia Ii - Dakota Fanning - Film
In 2001, at age seven, Fanning was chosen to star opposite Sean Penn in I am Sam, the story of a mentally challenged man who fights for t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Blade Runner: Encyclopedia Ii - Blade Runner - Production
The screenplay by Hampton Fancher, which was initially titled Android, and then Dangerous Days, attracted producer Michael Deeley, who ev...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mildred Pierce: Encyclopedia Ii - Mildred Pierce - The Novel
Mildred Pierce, which is set in and around Los Angeles in the 1930s, depicts the life of an American self-made businesswoman. Frustrated ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Texas Chain Saw Massacre: Encyclopedia Ii - The Texas Chain Saw Massacre - Plot
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre - Original 1974. Upon hearing that vandals have desecrated a graveyard where her grandfather is buried, Sa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Shawshank Redemption: Encyclopedia Ii - The Shawshank Redemption - Plot
The movie begins with Andy Dufresne being wrongly convicted, despite persistent pleas of innocence, for the murder of his wife and her lo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ecco The Dolphin: Encyclopedia Ii - Ecco The Dolphin - Mega Drive/genesis Storyline
Ecco the Dolphin - Ecco the Dolphin. The original Ecco the Dolphin was a game released in 1992 for the Sega Mega Drive and Sega Genesi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - $ale Of The Century: Encyclopedia Ii - $ale Of The Century - Game Format
The game format varied in its details over the years and in various nations, however the core remained unchanged. The format of the Austr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bob Hope: Encyclopedia Ii - Bob Hope - Personal Life
According to biographer Arthur Marx, son of Hope's long-time friend and rival Groucho Marx, Hope's first wife was his vaudeville partner ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Menards: Encyclopedia Ii - Menards - Company History
Menards started from an idea. Early in 1958, there was an obvious need for an economical agricultural building. The farm industry was bei...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Three Men And A Comic Book: Encyclopedia Ii - Three Men And A Comic Book - Synopsis
Bart attends a comic book convention and finds the first issue of Radioactive Man at the Android's Dungeon sale table for $100. He doesn'...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Monkey Dust: Encyclopedia Ii - Monkey Dust - Characters
The show is based on regular returning characters, along with one-time sketches. Monkey Dust - Season one. A consultancy company which...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rupert Grint: Encyclopedia Ii - Rupert Grint - Career
Rupert Grint is the oldest of 5 children born to Nigel Grint (an ex-race car memorial dealer) and Jo Parsons (a homemaker). Before being ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ghoulardi: Encyclopedia Ii - Ghoulardi - Biography
Ernie Anderson was a big band and jazz enthusiast, and WWII U.S. Navy veteran born in Lynn, Massachusetts on November 22, 1923. This irre...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Blade Runner: Encyclopedia Ii - Blade Runner - Production
Philip K. Dick died before its release, yet did see a forty-minute test reel. The screenplay, by Hampton Fancher, attracted producer Mich...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sonic The Hedgehog: Encyclopedia Ii - Sonic The Hedgehog - Games
Sonic started his battle against his nemesis Doctor Robotnik/Doctor Eggman (see his article for information about his different names) in...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Character Actor: Encyclopedia Ii - Character Actor - Definition
Typically, character actors lack some of the stereotypical physical attributes associated with stars. A character actor may be very short...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sonic The Hedgehog: Encyclopedia Ii - Sonic The Hedgehog - Relationships
Sonic the Hedgehog - Family. Sonic apparently has no relatives in the games or Sonic X. In several of the other continuities, however, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dial M For Murder: Encyclopedia Ii - Dial M For Murder - Plot
Tony Wendice is a former tennis player who has succeeded in marrying Sheila (called Margot in the movie) only for her money, without the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brief Encounter: Encyclopedia Ii - Brief Encounter - Synopsis
This is the story, told in the first-person, of Laura Jesson, a country housewife. Bored with the security of her husband and family, Lau...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Blade Runner: Encyclopedia Ii - Blade Runner - Cast
Blade Runner had a significant number of then-unknown actors in its cast: Harrison Ford as Rick Deckard. Coming off some success with St...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Blade Runner: Encyclopedia Ii - Blade Runner - Themes
Despite the initial appearance of an action film, Blade Runner operates on an unusually rich number of dramatic levels. As with much of t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Blade Runner: Encyclopedia Ii - Blade Runner - Synopsis
In Los Angeles, November 2019, Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford) is called out of retirement when an overconfident Blade Runner — Holden (Mo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - About A Boy: Encyclopedia Ii - About A Boy - Movie Adaptation
About a Boy was filmed in 2002 by Chris Weitz and Paul Weitz starring Nicholas Hoult (born 1989) as Marcus, Hugh Grant as Will, and Rache...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - $ale Of The Century: Encyclopedia Ii - $ale Of The Century - Hosts
Typically, the game's main host was a middle-aged male, "assisted" by an attractive young woman who introduced the contestants and many o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - $ale Of The Century: Encyclopedia Ii - $ale Of The Century - Major Prizes
The winner of the episode was then given the opportunity to win one of a selection of much larger prizes, usually including international...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Blade Runner: Encyclopedia Ii - Blade Runner - Influence
Initially avoided by North American audiences, Blade Runner was popular internationally and has become a cult classic. The film's popular...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Blade Runner: Encyclopedia Ii - Blade Runner - Curse
Among the folklore that has grown up around the film over the years has been the belief that the film was a curse[21] to the companies wh...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Blade Runner: Encyclopedia Ii - Blade Runner - Games And Comics
There are two computer games based on the film, one for Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum by CRL Group PLC (1985) based on the music by Vangel...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brief Encounter: Encyclopedia Ii - Brief Encounter - Comparison With The Play
As is quite usual with films based on stage plays, the film shows most of the places which are only talked about in the play: Dr. Lynn's ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Menards: Encyclopedia Ii - Menards - Racing Interests
Founder John Menard, Jr. is also active in auto racing, having started Team Menard. Menards currently sponsors the Indy Racing League's I...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sonic The Hedgehog: Encyclopedia Ii - Sonic The Hedgehog - Games
Sonic started his battle against his nemesis Doctor Robotnik/Doctor Eggman (see his article for information about his different names) in...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Blade Runner: Encyclopedia Ii - Blade Runner - Sequels
Three official and authorized Blade Runner novels have been written by Philip K. Dick's friend K. W. Jeter that continue the story of Ric...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Blade Runner: Encyclopedia Ii - Blade Runner - Novel
The original screenplay by Hampton Fancher was based loosely on Philip K. Dick's Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, which he optioned ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Blade Runner: Encyclopedia Ii - Blade Runner - Reception
Blade Runner was released in 1,290 theaters on June 25, 1982. That date was chosen by producer Alan Ladd, Jr. because his previous highes...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Blade Runner: Encyclopedia Ii - Blade Runner - Awards And Nominations
Blade Runner has both won, and been nominated for, many awards. It has won the following accolades: It was nominated for the following aw...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Blade Runner: Encyclopedia Ii - Blade Runner - Versions
Six versions of the film exist, but only two are widely known and seen: The original 1982 international cut, which included more graphic...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Blade Runner: Encyclopedia Ii - Blade Runner - Documentaries
On the Edge of Blade Runner (55 minutes), produced in 2000 by Nobles Gate Ltd. (for Channel 4), was directed by Andrew Abbott and hosted/...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Blade Runner: Encyclopedia Ii - Blade Runner - Music
The Blade Runner soundtrack by Vangelis is a dark melodic combination of classic composition and futuristic synthesizers which mirrors th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - $ale Of The Century: Encyclopedia Ii - $ale Of The Century - Hosts
Typically, the game's main host was a middle-aged male, "assisted" by an attractive young woman who introduced the contestants and many o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Blade Runner: Encyclopedia Ii - Blade Runner - Novel
The original screenplay by Hampton Fancher was based loosely on Philip K. Dick's Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, which he optioned ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Blade Runner: Encyclopedia Ii - Blade Runner - Documentaries
On the Edge of Blade Runner (55 minutes), produced in 2000 by Nobles Gate Ltd. (for Channel 4), was directed by Andrew Abbott and hosted/...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Blade Runner: Encyclopedia Ii - Blade Runner - Sequels
Three official and authorized Blade Runner novels have been written by Philip K. Dick's friend K. W. Jeter that continue the story of Ric...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Blade Runner: Encyclopedia Ii - Blade Runner - Games And Comics
There are two computer games based on the film, one for Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum by CRL Group PLC (1985) based on the music by Vangel...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bob Hope: Encyclopedia Ii - Bob Hope - Thanks For The Memory
Before starting his showbusiness career, Hope boxed professionally under the name Packy Easte. His fame began with several Broadway music...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Blade Runner: Encyclopedia Ii - Blade Runner - Curse
Among the folklore that has grown up around the film over the years has been the belief that the film was a curse[21] to the companies wh...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Blade Runner: Encyclopedia Ii - Blade Runner - Versions
Six versions of the film exist, but only two are widely known and seen: The original 1982 international cut, which included more graphic...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Blade Runner: Encyclopedia Ii - Blade Runner - Influence
Initially avoided by North American audiences, Blade Runner was popular internationally and has become a cult classic. The film's popular...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Blade Runner: Encyclopedia Ii - Blade Runner - Themes
Despite the initial appearance of an action film, Blade Runner operates on an unusually rich number of dramatic levels. As with much of t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Blade Runner: Encyclopedia Ii - Blade Runner - Synopsis
In Los Angeles, November 2019, Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford) is called out of retirement when an overconfident Blade Runner — Holden (Mo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Blade Runner: Encyclopedia Ii - Blade Runner - Cast
Blade Runner had a significant number of then-unknown actors in its cast: Harrison Ford as Rick Deckard. Coming off some success with St...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Blade Runner: Encyclopedia Ii - Blade Runner - Music
The Blade Runner soundtrack by Vangelis is a dark melodic combination of classic composition and futuristic synthesizers which mirrors th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Blade Runner: Encyclopedia Ii - Blade Runner - Awards And Nominations
Blade Runner has both won, and been nominated for, many awards. It has won the following accolades: It was nominated for the following aw...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Blade Runner: Encyclopedia Ii - Blade Runner - Reception
Blade Runner was released in 1,290 theaters on June 25, 1982. That date was chosen by producer Alan Ladd, Jr. because his previous highes...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bob Hope: Encyclopedia Ii - Bob Hope - Tours Of Duty
On May 6, 1941, at March Field, California, Hope performed his first United Service Organizations (USO) show. He continued to travel and ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bob Hope: Encyclopedia Ii - Bob Hope - Hope's Twilight
Hope lived so long that he suffered the rare indignity of receiving premature obituaries on two separate occasions. In 1998 his death was...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - $ale Of The Century: Encyclopedia Ii - $ale Of The Century - Game Format
The game format varied in its details over the years and in various nations, however the core remained unchanged. The format of the Austr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sonic The Hedgehog: Encyclopedia Ii - Sonic The Hedgehog - Abilities
Sonic is best known as the 'Fastest thing Alive', although he has other abilities as well. One technique he has always used is his rollin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sonic The Hedgehog: Encyclopedia Ii - Sonic The Hedgehog - Personality
Sonic is noted in the games for his heroic and adventurous behavior and standing up for what he believes is right. He is extremely kind a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sonic The Hedgehog: Encyclopedia Ii - Sonic The Hedgehog - Appearances In Other Media
Sonic the Hedgehog - Television series. There have been several animated television series featuring Sonic. Adventures of Sonic the Hed...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sonic The Hedgehog: Encyclopedia Ii - Sonic The Hedgehog - Relationships
Sonic the Hedgehog - Family. (Archie Comics) Mother:Bernadette Hedgehog Father:Jules Hedgehog Uncle:Sir Charles Hedgehog (Chuck) Grandf...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Shawshank Redemption: Encyclopedia Ii - The Shawshank Redemption - Themes
The Shawshank Redemption - Hope. A major theme of the film is hope, symbolized in the music, but contained throughout the story of the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Shawshank Redemption: Encyclopedia Ii - The Shawshank Redemption - Cast And Credits
Starring: Tim Robbins: Andy Dufresne Morgan Freeman: Ellis Boyd "Red" Redding Bob Gunton: Warden Samuel Norton William Sadler: Heywood C...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dakota Fanning: Encyclopedia Ii - Dakota Fanning - Television
Fanning, born in Conyers, Georgia, to Steven and Joy Fanning, began her quick rise to stardom at age five, when she was chosen for a Tide...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bob Hope: Encyclopedia Ii - Bob Hope - Conversion
It was confirmed by Roger Cardinal Mahony, Archbishop of Los Angeles that Bob Hope had converted to Roman Catholicism some years before h...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dakota Fanning: Encyclopedia Ii - Dakota Fanning - Trivia
Dakota Fanning's sister, Elle Fanning, is a budding actress. Elle began her career by playing younger versions of Dakota's characters in ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ecco The Dolphin: Encyclopedia Ii - Ecco The Dolphin - Storylines And Ports
The Ecco the Dolphin games can be divided into two distinct storylines: the Mega Drive/Genesis games (Ecco the Dolphin, Ecco: The Tides o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Texas Chain Saw Massacre: Encyclopedia Ii - The Texas Chain Saw Massacre - Additional Films
The film had three sequels: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2 (1986) Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre III (1991) Texas Chainsaw Mas...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Texas Chain Saw Massacre: Encyclopedia Ii - The Texas Chain Saw Massacre - Overview
It is often considered the prototype of the slasher film sub-genre. Despite its grisly subject matter, the film — like John Carpenter's...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sonic The Hedgehog: Encyclopedia Ii - Sonic The Hedgehog - Appearance
In 1990, Sega ordered its AM8 sector to create a game capable of selling over 1 million copies and a character to be the company's mascot...   » Read the article