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Legends
A legend is a historical narrative, a symbolic representation of folk belief. Legend(s) or The Legend(s) may also refer to: Narrative * A fictitious identity used in espionage Books, comic books, and theater * ''Legend'' (Gemmell novel), a 1984 fantasy novel by David Gemmell * ''Legend'' (comic imprint), a comic-book brand-name * ''Legend'' (Lu novel), the first novel in ''Legend: The Series'': A trilogy by Marie Lu * ''Legend'' (1958 play), an Australian play by Ric Throssell * ''Legend'' (1976 play), a Broadway play by Samuel A. Taylor * Legend Books, an imprint of Random House * ''Legends'' (comics), comic-book limited series published by DC Comics * ''Legends'' (anthology), a 1998 collection of short novels edited by Robert Silverberg ** ''Legends II'' (anthology), a 2003 second collection * ''Legends!'', a 1986 stage play by James Kirkwood, Jr. * '' Dragonlance Legends'', trilogy of books central to the Dragonlance series * ''The Legend'', a 1969 novel by Evelyn A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Legends (comics)
"Legends" is a comic book crossover story line that ran through a six-issue, self-titled limited series and various other titles published by DC Comics in 1986 and 1987. Each of the individual crossover/tie-in issues had a ''Legends Chapter #'' header added to their trade dress. The series was plotted by John Ostrander, scripted by Len Wein, pencilled by John Byrne, and inked by Karl Kesel. Publication history The six issues of the ''Legends'' series could be read as an abbreviated story by themselves, or all 22 chapters could be read as a longer story that included the ''Legends'' issues as well as issues from other titles including ''Batman'', ''Superman'', and ''Secret Origins''. It was also the first major DC Universe crossover after the events of ''Crisis on Infinite Earths''. ''Legends'' served mainly as a launching pad for several new comic series, including the latter-day '' Flash'' title, Keith Giffen and J. M. DeMatteis' comedy/action take on the ''Justice Leagu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Legends II (anthology)
''Legends II: New Short Novels by the Masters of Modern Fantasy'' is a 2003 collection of 11 short stories by a number of fantasy authors, edited by Robert Silverberg. All the stories were original to the collection, and set in the authors' established fictional worlds. The first ''Legends'' was published in 1998. In 2004, the ''Legends II'' anthology was republished as two volumes, ''Legends II: Dragon, Sword, and King'' and ''Legends II: Shadows, Gods, and Demons''. Contents Editions * A hardback edition was published by Voyager on September 1, 2003 in the United Kingdom with . * Another hardback edition was published by Random House in January 2004 in the United States and Canada with . * A paperback edition was published by Voyager on February 2, 2004 in the United Kingdom with . * An eBook edition was published by Random House as a Del Rey edition on December 30, 2003 in the United States and Canada with * An audio book edition was published in 3 volumes by Random Hou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Legends (anthology)
''Legends: Short Novels by the Masters of Modern Fantasy'' is a 1998 anthology of 11 novellas (short novels) by a number of English-language fantasy authors, edited by Robert Silverberg. All the stories were original to the collection, and set in the authors' established fictional worlds. The anthology won a Locus Award for Best Anthology in 1999. Its science fiction equivalent, '' Far Horizons'', followed in 1999. The collection has a sequel, '' Legends II'', published in 2003. Contents * Stephen King: " The Little Sisters of Eluria" ('' The Dark Tower'') * Terry Goodkind: " Debt of Bones" (''The Sword of Truth'') * Orson Scott Card: "Grinning Man" ('' The Tales of Alvin Maker'') * Robert Silverberg: "The Seventh Shrine" ( Majipoor) * Ursula K. Le Guin: "Dragonfly" (Earthsea) * Raymond E. Feist: "The Wood Boy" (''The Riftwar Cycle'') * Terry Pratchett: " The Sea and Little Fishes" (''Discworld'') * George R. R. Martin: '' The Hedge Knight'' (novella, ''A Song of Ice and Fire'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Legends!
''Legends!'' is a comedic play written by James Kirkwood, Jr. It toured the United States with Mary Martin and Carol Channing in 1986, but never had a production on Broadway. The play concerns two aging rival film stars. Kirkwood wrote about the tour's adventures in his memoir ''Diary of a Mad Playwright''. Production history * Mary Martin and Carol Channing U.S. tour: Martin and Channing started the US tour in January 1986 in a Center Theatre Group world premiere production at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, California and ended in Miami, Florida in January 1987, having played more than 300 performances. Although the producers of the show had hoped that it would open on Broadway, that did not happen. Martin left the production when her second-act speech about breast cancer was cut. * Joan Collins and Linda Evans tour: Joan Collins toured North America with former ''Dynasty'' co-star Linda Evans. The tour started in September 2006 in Toronto and concluded in New Haven, C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Legend
A legend is a genre of folklore that consists of a narrative featuring human actions, believed or perceived to have taken place in human history. Narratives in this genre may demonstrate human values, and possess certain qualities that give the tale verisimilitude (literature), verisimilitude. Legend, for its active and passive participants, may include miracles. Legends may be transformed over time to keep them fresh and vital. Many legends operate within the realm of uncertainty, never being entirely believed by the participants, but also never being resolutely doubted. Legends are sometimes distinguished from myths in that they concern human beings as the main characters and do not necessarily have supernatural origins, and sometimes in that they have some sort of historical basis whereas myths generally do not. The Brothers Grimm defined ''legend'' as "Folklore, folktale historically grounded". A by-product of the "concern with human beings" is the long list of legendary crea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dragonlance Legends
''Dragonlance Legends'' is a trilogy of fantasy novels written by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman, which take place in the Dragonlance setting. This series is the sequel to the ''Dragonlance Chronicles'', and focus on Raistlin and Caramon. The trilogy has two major story arcs: * Raistlin Majere's aspirations to godhood, and his twin Caramon Majere's attempts to stop him; and * The machinations of Kitiara uth Matar, the twins' half-sister, and her attack on the city of Palanthas as part of the Blue Lady's War. Other featured characters are: * Crysania of Tarinius, a Revered Daughter of Paladine * Tasslehoff Burrfoot * Raistlin's dark elf apprentice, Dalamar Argent * the death knight, Lord Soth; and * Tanis Half-Elven. The three books in the series are '' Time of the Twins'', '' War of the Twins'' and '' Test of the Twins''. Synopsis Time of the Twins Two years after the War of the Lance, Raistlin Majere makes plans to challenge Takhisis, the Queen of Darkness, and ass ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of The Loud House Episodes
''The Loud House'' is an American animated sitcom created by Chris Savino that premiered on Nickelodeon on May 2, 2016. The series focuses on Lincoln Loud, the middle and only male child in a house full of girls, who is often breaking the fourth wall to explain to viewers the chaotic conditions and sibling relationships of the household. Series overview Episodes Season 1 (2016) Every episode and segment of this season was directed by Chris Savino, with him co-directing with Kyle Marshall in the episode "The Price of Admission"/"One Flu Over the Loud House" (#125). Season 2 (2016–2017) All episodes and segments of this season were produced by Karen Malach, and most were directed by Chris Savino, with him co-directing with Kyle Marshall on the episodes "The Old and the Restless" (#202B), "Vantastic Voyage" (#205B), and "Patching Things Up" (#206A). The only episodes in this season Chris didn't direct were "Frog Wild" (# ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Legends (Justice League)
''Justice League'' is an American animated series about a team of superheroes, which ran from 2001 to 2004 on Cartoon Network. The series is based on the Justice League and associated comic book characters published by DC Comics. It follows the adventures of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Hawkgirl, and Martian Manhunter. The series was immediately followed by ''Justice League Unlimited'' (2004–2006). Series overview Episode list Season 1 (2001–2002) Season 2 (2003–2004) Starting this season, the episodes were produced in 16:9 widescreen which were letterboxed in 4:3 when broadcast. ''Static Shock'' crossovers Note: Chronologically, these episodes take place prior to "Starcrossed", as they make use of the original Watchtower and Shayera Hol still uses her "Hawkgirl" cover. Other Two spin-off comic book series ('' Justice League Adventures'' and ''Justice League Unlimited'') were loosely set in the same continuity as the animated series ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tornado Chasers (TV Series)
''Tornado Chasers'' is an American documentary series that premiered on September 19, 2012, on TVNweather.com. The program follows Reed Timmer and his team of storm chasers as they attempt to intercept tornadoes in Tornado Alley in the United States and Canada. Season 2, funded largely through a successful Kickstarter campaign, commenced on September 30, 2013. The series is a two-time Webby Award Honoree, once for Best Documentary Series in 2013, and again for Best Editing ("Home, Part 2") in 2014. Overview ''Tornado Chasers'' was filmed each year during storm season in Tornado Alley, using Timmer's Norman, Oklahoma, home as a base. Contrary to previous series about storm chasing, ''Tornado Chasers'' takes a more personal approach, conveying the chronological, authentic storm chasing experience. During the 2012 season, Timmer's team mainly consisted of Dick McGowan, Chris Chittick, and Terry Rosema. For the 2013 season, Timmer reconnected with Joel Taylor, joined the KFOR-TV New ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Invisible Man (2000 TV Series)
''The Invisible Man'' (also shortened to "''The I-Man''" in Season 2) is an American science fiction television series starring Vincent Ventresca, Paul Ben-Victor, Eddie Jones, Shannon Kenny and Michael McCafferty. The show aired two seasons, from June 9, 2000 to February 1, 2002, on the Sci Fi Channel and was syndicated to US TV stations. It was cancelled by USA Cable Entertainment, Sci Fi's parent company, primarily due to the high production costs of visual effects. For some episodes, budgets went over $1 million. Falling viewership meant advertising revenue was unable to support the high costs. The series uses elements of science fiction and action to explore themes such as freedom of choice, determinism, and state bureaucracy. Plot ''The Invisible Man'' is both an action show and a comedy with buddy cop elements. The plot revolves around Darien Fawkes (Ventresca), a thief facing life imprisonment who is recruited by a spy agency that is constantly short on funds, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Drunk History Episodes
This is a list of episodes for the Comedy Central series '' Drunk History'' hosted by Derek Waters. A total of 70 episodes have aired over the course of 6 seasons. Series overview Web series episodes (2007–10) In addition to the below web series episodes, the concept also appears as segments during HBO Home Box Office (HBO) is an American pay television service, which is the flagship property of namesake parent-subsidiary Home Box Office, Inc., itself a unit owned by Warner Bros. Discovery. The overall Home Box Office business unit is based a ...'s '' Funny or Die Presents'' series. Television series episodes Season 1 (2013) Season 2 (2014) This season features three episodes ("American Music", "First Ladies", and "Sports Heroes") that are structured around themes instead of the typical city-focused format. Season 3 (2015) On July 25, 2014, Comedy Central announced that ''Drunk History'' was renewed for a third season. The third season premiered on September 1, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Dance Academy Episodes
''Dance Academy'' is an Australian children's television drama. The show aired on ABC1 and ABC3 in Australia, and on ZDF in Germany. Series one premiered in Australia on 31 May 2010, the second series began on 12 March 2012, and series three began on 8 July 2013. Series overview Episode list Series 1 (2010) ''Dance Academy'' features Tara Webster ( Xenia Goodwin), a new student at Australia's National Academy of Dance. The show presents the students at the Academy learning the intricacies of ballet and dance, and is primarily shown from Tara's perspective, along with fellow first year students Kat Karamakov ( Alicia Banit), Abigail Armstrong ( Dena Kaplan), Sammy Lieberman ( Tom Green), Christian Reed ( Jordan Rodrigues), and third year student Ethan Karamakov (Tim Pocock). Series 2 (2012) ''Dance Academy'' was announced as having been renewed for a second series of 26 episodes on 15 July 2010. Casting calls were issued on 14 September 2010, and filming took place ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
