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John Bach
John Bach (born 5 June 1946) is a British-born New Zealand actor who has acted on stage, television and film over a period of more than four decades. Though born in the United Kingdom, he has spent most of his career living and working in New Zealand. International audiences are most likely to have seen Bach as the Gondorian Ranger Madril in the second and third movies of ''The Lord of the Rings'' film trilogy (2001–2003). His leading roles in New Zealand television include playing the titular Detective Inspector John Duggan in the '' Duggan'' telemovies and television series, one of the truckdriving brothers in series'' Roche'', and time on long-running soap opera '' Close to Home''. In 1992 he starred as Scottish inventor Alexander Graham Bell in the telemovie The Sound and the Silence. In 1999 he played the Earl of Sackville in an episode of the TV miniseries '' A Twist in the Tale''. Bach's Australian work includes science fiction series ''Farscape,'' playing Mike P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Welsh New Zealanders
Welsh New Zealanders refers to New Zealand-born people who trace their ancestry back to Wales or Welsh people who emigrated to New Zealand and became naturalised citizens. The Welsh, unlike other migrant groups from the British Isles, are not as numerous as their Welsh Australian counterparts. However, their contribution was notable. Most Welshmen who arrived in New Zealand were gold and coal miners. Welsh place names in New Zealand Some of the Welsh-derived place names in New Zealand include: Brynavon, Northland Brynderwyn, Northland Bryndwr, Christchurch Cambrians, Otago - Named after the Welsh prospectors. Cardiff, Taranaki - Named after Cardiff in Glamorganshire. Carnarvon, now Himatangi Hawarden, Canterbury - Named after Hawarden Castle in Flintshire. Lake Pembroke, now Lake Wānaka Marchwiel, Canterbury - Named after Marchwiel in Denbighshire. Milford Sound - Originally Milford Haven, it was named by the Welsh navigator John Grono after Milford H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Utu (film)
''Utu'' is a 1983 New Zealand war film about the New Zealand Wars. Co-written and directed by Geoff Murphy, the films stars Anzac Wallace, Bruno Lawrence, Tim Eliott, Ilona Rodgers, Wi Kuki Kaa and Merata Mita, and depicts the story of a Māori warrior who sets out on a quest for "utu" (revenge). Inspired by the events of Te Kooti's War, the film is set in 1870 in the North Island and has been described as a New Zealand Western. The film, which had one of the largest budgets for a New Zealand film when it was produced, screened out of competition at the 1983 Cannes Film Festival, and became the second most successful locally-made movie released in New Zealand after being released in theatres. Positive reviews of the film from American critics, include a rave view from Pauline Kael, helped to gain Murphy directing opportunities in Hollywood. In 2013, partially thanks to the longtime existence of an alternative cut of the film aimed at international audiences which Murphy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marcus Aurelius
Marcus Aurelius Antoninus ( ; ; 26 April 121 – 17 March 180) was Roman emperor from 161 to 180 and a Stoicism, Stoic philosopher. He was a member of the Nerva–Antonine dynasty, the last of the rulers later known as the Five Good Emperors and the last emperor of the Pax Romana, an age of relative peace, calm, and stability for the Roman Empire lasting from 27 BC to 180 AD. He served as Roman consul in 140, 145, and 161. Marcus Aurelius was the son of the praetor Marcus Annius Verus (father of Marcus Aurelius), Marcus Annius Verus and his wife, Domitia Calvilla. He was related through marriage to the emperors Trajan and Hadrian. Marcus was three when his father died, and was raised by his mother and Marcus Annius Verus (II), paternal grandfather. After Hadrian's Adoption in ancient Rome, adoptive son, Aelius Caesar, died in 138, Hadrian adopted Marcus's uncle Antoninus Pius as his new heir. In turn, Antoninus adopted Marcus and Lucius Verus, Lucius, the son of Aelius. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Hobbit (film Series)
''The Hobbit'' is a trilogy of fantasy adventure films directed by Peter Jackson. The films are subtitled ''The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey , An Unexpected Journey'' (2012), ''The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug , The Desolation of Smaug'' (2013), and ''The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies , The Battle of the Five Armies'' (2014). The films are based on J. R. R. Tolkien's 1937 novel ''The Hobbit'', but much of the trilogy was inspired by the appendices to his 1954–55 ''The Lord of the Rings'', which expand on the story told in ''The Hobbit''. Additional material and new characters were created specially for the films. The series is a prequel to Jackson's The Lord of the Rings (film series), ''The Lord of the Rings'' film trilogy. The screenplays were written by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Jackson, and Guillermo del Toro, who had been chosen to direct before his departure from the project. The films take place in the fictional world of Middle-earth, sixty years before ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Principal Photography
Principal photography is the phase of producing a film or television show in which the bulk of shooting takes place, as distinct from the phases of pre-production and post-production. Personnel Besides the main film personnel, such as the actors, director, cinematographer(s) or sound engineer(s) and their respective assistants ( assistant director, camera assistant, boom operator), the unit production manager plays a decisive role in principal photography. They are responsible for the daily implementation of the shoot, managing the daily call sheet, the location barriers, transportation, and catering. Additional typical roles during filming include the script supervisor to record changes to the script and the still photographer to produce images for advertising and documentation. Several reports are prepared each day to track the progress of a film production, including the daily production report, the daily progress report, and the sound report. Process Prepa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christopher Lee
Sir Christopher Frank Carandini Lee (27 May 1922 – 7 June 2015) was an English actor and singer. In a career spanning more than sixty years, Lee became known as an actor with a deep and commanding voice who often portrayed villains in horror and franchise films. Lee was knighted for services to drama and charity in 2009, received the BAFTA Fellowship in 2011 and received the BFI Fellowship in 2013. Lee gained fame for portraying Count Dracula in seven Hammer Horror films. His other film roles include Francisco Scaramanga in the James Bond film '' The Man with the Golden Gun'' (1974), Count Dooku in two ''Star Wars'' films (2002–2008) and Saruman in both ''The Lord of the Rings'' film trilogy (2001–2003) and ''The Hobbit'' film trilogy (2012–2014). He frequently appeared opposite his friend Peter Cushing in horror films, and late in his career had roles in five Tim Burton films, including '' Sleepy Hollow'' (1999), '' Corpse Bride'' (2005), '' Charlie and the Ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saruman
Saruman, also called Saruman the White, later Saruman of Many Colours, is a fictional character in J. R. R. Tolkien's fantasy novel ''The Lord of the Rings''. He is the leader of the Istari, wizards sent to Middle-earth in human form by the godlike Valar to challenge Sauron, the main antagonist of the novel. He comes to desire Sauron's power for himself, so he betrays the Istari and tries to take over Middle-earth by force from his base at Isengard. His schemes feature prominently in the second volume, ''The Two Towers''; he appears briefly at the end of the third volume, ''The Return of the King''. His earlier history is summarised in the posthumously published '' The Silmarillion'' and '' Unfinished Tales''. Saruman is one of several characters in the book who illustrate the corruption of power. His desire for knowledge and order leads to his fall, and he rejects the chance of redemption when it is offered. The name ''Saruman'' () means "man of skill or cunning" in the M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Body Double
In filmmaking, a double is a person who substitutes for another actor such that the person's face is not shown. There are various terms associated with a double based on the specific body part or ability they serve as a double for, such as stunt double, "dance double", "butt double" and "hand double". Types of doubles Body double A body double or photography double is used in certain specific shots to replace the credited actor of a character. The body double's face is obscured to maintain the illusion that they are the same character; usually by shooting their body at an angle that leaves their face out (such as by showing the body double from the back) or in post-production by superimposing the original actor's face over the body double's. The double's face is usually not seen on-camera, particularly when they do not facially resemble the actor; a wig will usually be employed if the double's hair color is different from that of the main actor. This is in contrast to a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beyond Reasonable Doubt (1982 Film)
''Beyond Reasonable Doubt'' is a 1980 New Zealand docu-drama feature film directed by John Laing and starring David Hemmings, John Hargreaves, Roy Billing, and Terence Cooper. Plot synopsis Arthur Allan Thomas is falsely convicted for the murder of Harvey and Jeanette Crewe and is later pardoned after 9 years in prison. Cast * David Hemmings as Inspector Bruce Hutton * Bruce Allpress as Detective Sam Keith * John Hargreaves as Arthur Allan Thomas * Tony Barry as Detective John Hughes * Martyn Sanderson as Len Demler * Terence Cooper as Paul Temm * Roy Billing as Court Official * John Bach * Marshall Napier as Wyllie * Roy Billing as Court Official Reception The film was the second highest-grossing New Zealand film in New Zealand at the time with a gross of $350,000, behind '' Sleeping Dogs'' (1977). The film received mixed reviews which has largely been attributed to its avoidance of genre clichés. The film did receive praise when it screened at the 1981 Chicago Film F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Old Scores
''Old Scores'' is a 1991 television film jointly produced by New Zealand and Wales, about the two countries' mutual national sport of rugby union. It is notable for the appearance of many notable Wales national rugby union team, Welsh and All Blacks, New Zealand international rugby players in supporting roles. ''Old Scores'' was primarily intended as theatrical release in New Zealand but was shown as a television film in Wales. ''Old Scores'' was directed by Alan Clayton, and the screenplay was by New Zealanders Dean Parker and Greg McGee. Plot ''Old Scores'' revolves around a controversial fictional rugby match in 1966 between Wales and New Zealand which was won by Wales. On his death-bed, the touch judge confesses to failing to disallow the winning try for an infringement by the Welsh scorer. The Welsh Rugby Union president announces that in order to set the record straight, there should be a rematch between the two teams; using the same players who had played the match 25 ye ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pallet On The Floor
''Pallet on the Floor'' is a 1986 New Zealand made comedy-drama film, based on the final novel by Ronald Hugh Morrieson. Shot in 1983 at Patea, partly in a closed-down abattoir, the film was given limited release in New Zealand three years later. The main role of abattoir worker Sam Jamieson is played by veteran actor Peter McCauley. ''Pallet on the Floor'' is the only feature film directed by Lynton Butler, who earlier made ''One of those Blighters'', a television production which fictionalised Morrieson's life. Actor and musician Bruno Lawrence contributed to the jazz score, and has a small cameo role playing Morrieson as a bass player at a wedding. The focus of the plot was shifted to the character of the British remittance man in the hope that Peter O’Toole would take the role. This did not occur. While billed as comedy, the film depicts 1960s racism and class divisions, and maintains Morrieson's ''trademark preoccupations .... of sex, death, mateship, voyeurism, violence ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
