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Atreju
There are many characters in the 1979 novel ''The Neverending Story'' by Michael Ende and its film and television adaptations. Bastian Balthazar Bux Bastian Balthazar Bux is described as a lonely boy, about 10 or 12 years old, who is raised by his father and still mourning the sudden death of his mother (she died of an unspecified illness). He is considered a dreamer, who is shunned by other children due to his immense imagination. During a visit to an antique bookstore, he steals a curious-looking book titled ''The Neverending Story'', and upon reading it finds himself drawn into the story. Halfway through the book, Bastian becomes a character in ''The Neverending Story'', in a world called Fantastica (also called "Fantasia" in the films). As the story progresses, Bastian slowly loses his memories of the real world as his wishes carry him throughout Fantastica and change him into a different person. Deluded by the witch Xayide, Bastian moves to the Ivory Tower and tries to ha ...
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Noah Hathaway
Noah Leslie Hathaway (born November 13, 1971) is an American actor and a former teen idol. He is best known for his roles as Atreyu in the 1984 film ''The NeverEnding Story (film), The NeverEnding Story'' and for portraying Boxey on the original television series ''Battlestar Galactica (1978 TV series), Battlestar Galactica''. His work in ''The NeverEnding Story'' made him particularly popular as a teen idol in Europe. Career Early work Hathaway was born in Los Angeles, California. He began appearing in Television advertisement, commercials at age three, and later starred in several Television film, TV films and Television series, series, including an episode of ''Family Ties'', episode 4 of season 4 called “Designated Hitter.” At the age of six he appeared in ''Battlestar Galactica (1978 TV series), Battlestar Galactica'', portraying Boxey, for which he received a nomination in the first Young Artist Awards. ''The NeverEnding Story'' He was cast as Atreju, Atreyu in the 1984 ...
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The Neverending Story
''The Neverending Story'' () is a fantasy novel by German writer Michael Ende, published in 1979. The first English translation, by Ralph Manheim, was published in 1983. It was later adapted into a film series and a television series. Plot The book centres on a boy, Bastian Balthazar Bux, an overweight and imaginative child who is neglected by his father after the death of Bastian's mother. While escaping from some bullies, Bastian bursts into the antiquarian book store of Carl Conrad Coreander, where he finds his interest held by a book called ''The Neverending Story''. Unable to resist, he steals the book and hides in his school's attic, where he begins to read. The story Bastian reads is set in the magical land of Fantastica, a place of wonder ruled by the benevolent and mysterious Childlike Empress. A great delegation has come to the Empress to seek her help against a formless entity called "The Nothing". The delegates are shocked when the Empress's physician, a centau ...
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Herald
A herald, or a herald of arms, is an officer of arms, ranking between pursuivant and king of arms. The title is commonly applied more broadly to all officers of arms. Heralds were originally messengers sent by monarchs or noblemen to convey messages or proclamations—in this sense being the predecessors of modern diplomats. In the Hundred Years' War, French heralds challenged King Henry V to fight. During the Battle of Agincourt, the English herald and the French herald, Montjoie, watched the battle together from a nearby hill; both agreed that the English were the victors, and Montjoie provided King Henry V, who thus earned the right to name the battle, with the name of the nearby castle. Like other officers of arms, a herald would often wear a surcoat, called a tabard, decorated with the coat of arms of his master. It was possibly due to their role in managing the tournaments of the Late Middle Ages that heralds came to be associated with the regulation of the ...
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Fisher King
The Fisher King (; ; ; ) is a figure in Arthurian legend, the last in a long line of British kings tasked with guarding the Holy Grail. The Fisher King is both the protector and physical embodiment of his lands, but a wound renders him impotent and his kingdom barren. Unable to walk or ride a horse, he is sometimes depicted as spending his time fishing while he awaits a "chosen one" who can heal him. Versions of the story vary widely, but the Fisher King is typically depicted as being wounded in the groin, legs, or thigh. The healing of these wounds always depends upon the completion of a hero-knight's task. Most versions of the story contain the Holy Grail and the Lance of Longinus as plot elements. In some versions, a third character is introduced; this individual, unlike the hero-knight archetype, is ignorant of the King's power, but has the ability to save the king and land, or to doom it. Variations of this third party produce divergent legends. As a literary character, ...
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Wedding Dress
A wedding dress or bridal gown is the dress worn by the bride during a wedding ceremony. The color, style and ceremonial importance of the gown can depend on the religion and culture of the wedding participants. Wedding dresses hold a significant place in fashion, symbolizing personal expression, and cultural traditions and societal values. In Western culture, Western culture, the wedding dress is most commonly white, a fashion made popular by Queen Victoria when she married in 1840. In Eastern world, Eastern cultures, brides often choose red to symbolize auspiciousness. These wedding dresses often represent a blend of heritage and contemporary trends, making them a pivotal aspect of bridal fashion and a reflection of evolving style in society. Fashion of wedding dresses Wedding dress fashion has evolved significantly, shaped by shifts in aesthetic preferences, technological advancements, and broader cultural trends. Historically, bridal attire featured elaborate designs with ...
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Wolfgang Petersen
Wolfgang Petersen (14 March 1941 – 12 August 2022) was a German film and television director, screenwriter, and producer. His international breakthrough was the 1981 war film (1981), which earned him Academy Award nominations for Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay. He subsequently directed the blockbuster fantasy film '' The NeverEnding Story'' (1984), based on the novel of the same name. After moving to the United States in the mid-1980s, Petersen directed his first American production, the science-fiction film '' Enemy Mine'' (1985). He directed a variety of major studio productions through the mid-2000s, including '' In the Line of Fire'' (1993), ''Outbreak'' (1995), ''Air Force One'' (1997), '' The Perfect Storm'' (2000), ''Troy'' (2004), and ''Poseidon'' (2006). In addition to his Oscar nominations, Petersen won three Bambi Awards, a Bavarian Film Award, and a German Film Award. He was also a founding member of the Deutsche Filmakademie. Early life Petersen ...
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Lisa Yamanaka
Lisa Jai Yamanaka is a Canadian actress. She is known as the voice of Wanda Li in ''The Magic School Bus'' and Yoko in ''Timothy Goes to School''. Yamanaka is also known for her work on ''Babar'' and ''Resident Evil 2''. She is also credited as Lisa Boynton and Lisa Jai. Career Yamanaka was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, where she stayed until 2008 until she moved to Los Angeles, California California () is a U.S. state, state in the Western United States that lies on the West Coast of the United States, Pacific Coast. It borders Oregon to the north, Nevada and Arizona to the east, and shares Mexico–United States border, an ... before moving back to Toronto in 2011. She attended Central Commerce Collegiate Institute in Toronto, Ontario. Yamanaka was awarded the Unsung Hero Award by the City of Toronto 2012 for her advocacy work in diversity in the mainstream media. She debuted her first theatre production in the city of Watts, California as Isela Sanchez in Lynn M ...
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Julie Cox
Julie Cox is an English actress. She played Princess Irulan in the Sci Fi Channel's 2000 miniseries ''Frank Herbert's Dune'' and its 2003 sequel, ''Frank Herbert's Children of Dune''. She also played The Childlike Empress in '' The Neverending Story III''. Career One of Cox's earliest roles was the Childlike Empress in the 1994 film '' The NeverEnding Story III''. She played Diana, Princess of Wales in ''Princess in Love'' by David Greene, a film released in 1996 based upon the publication by Anna Pasternak. Cox played the character Sophie Aronnax in ''20,000 Leagues Under the Sea'' in 1997, and in 1999 she appeared as Giulietta in the film adaptation of '' Alegría''. Cox portrayed Princess Irulan in the 2000 Sci Fi Channel miniseries ''Frank Herbert's Dune'' and its 2003 sequel, ''Frank Herbert's Children of Dune''. Cox starred with Jean-Claude Van Damme in ''Second in Command'' (2006), and in 2007 was the female lead in '' The Riddle''. She starred as Beth Eagleton in ...
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Alexandra Johnes
Alexandra Johnes (born December 3, 1976) is an American documentary film producer and former actress. As a producer, Johnes is known for films including '' The Square'', '' Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson'', and '' Doubletime''. She has worked as a Producer with various directors, including Alex Gibney, Eugene Jarecki and Jehane Noujaim. In 2013, Johnes received a Primetime Emmy Award for producing '' Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God''. During her acting career, Johnes' film credits include starring roles as the Childlike Empress in '' The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter'', and Phoebe in '' Zelly and Me'', alongside Isabella Rossellini and David Lynch, as well as guest appearances on ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' and ''Sabrina, the Teenage Witch''. Biography Johnes graduated with a BFA from the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University (NYU). From 2007 through 2012, Johnes ran Jigsaw Productions for Academy Award-winning direct ...
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Tami Stronach
Tami Stronach (born July 31, 1972) is an actor, dancer, filmmaker, and professor. A childhood performance as the Childlike Empress in the 1984 film ''The NeverEnding Story'' led to a record deal and music video in Germany. After receiving inappropriate attention as a young star, Stronach pivoted to dancing. As an adult, she has branched into teaching, producing dance performances, filmmaking, and supporting child performers. Personal life David Stronach was a Scottish Christian (1931–2020). After he won the lottery, he moved to Tehran, Iran, to pursue archaeology. There, he met Ruth Vaadia, an Israeli Jew (1937–2017). They married after a 48-hour romance. Tami Stronach was born to David and Ruth on July 31, 1972, in the Imperial State of Iran. Tami Stronach, her sister Keren, and their parents fled the Iranian Revolution to Tel Aviv, where they briefly lived with Ruth's parents. They again moved to the United Kingdom, and then finally to Berkeley, Californ ...
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Magician (fantasy)
A magician, also known as an archmage, mage, magus, magic-user, spellcaster, enchanter/enchantress, sorcerer/sorceress, warlock, witch, or wizard, is someone who uses or practices magic derived from supernatural, occult, or arcane sources. Magicians enjoy a rich history in mythology, legends, fiction, and folklore, and are common figures in works of fantasy, such as fantasy literature and role-playing games. Character archetypes People who work magic are called by several names in fantasy works, and terminology differs widely from one fantasy world to another. While derived from real-world vocabulary, the terms: ''magician'', ''mage'', ''magus'', ''enchanter/enchantress'', ''sorcerer/sorceress'', ''warlock'', ''witch'', and ''wizard'', each have different meanings depending upon context and the story in question. ''Archmage'' is used in fantasy works to indicate a powerful magician or a leader of magicians. Enchanters typically practice a type of imbued magic that pro ...
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Chris Wiggins
Christopher John Wiggins (January 13, 1931 – February 19, 2017) was a Canadian actor. Career Wiggins was born January 13, 1931, in Blackpool, England. He started out as a banker in his home country before he began his acting career in Canada, where he moved in 1952. Wiggins is probably best recognized for his role as Jack Marshak, the benevolent, resourceful expert on the occult in the syndicated television horror show ''Friday the 13th: The Series'', and which ran from 1987 to 1990. Another well known role was Johann Robinson (Father) on ''Swiss Family Robinson (1974 TV series), Swiss Family Robinson''. He won a Canadian Film Award in 1969 for Genie Award for Best Actor (Non-Feature), Best Actor in a Non-Feature for his role in ''The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar''. In addition to his television and film work, Wiggins was also a very popular radio actor, making over 1,200 appearances in various series over the years, particularly on CBC Radio. One of his most ...
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