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John Waters (1774–1842)
John Samuel Waters Jr. (born April 22, 1946) is an American filmmaker, actor, writer, and artist. He rose to fame in the early 1970s for his transgressive cult films, including ''Multiple Maniacs'' (1970), ''Pink Flamingos'' (1972) and ''Female Trouble'' (1974). Waters wrote and directed the comedy film ''Hairspray'' (1988), which was later adapted into a hit Broadway musical and a 2007 musical film. His other films include ''Desperate Living'' (1977), ''Polyester'' (1981), ''Cry-Baby'' (1990), ''Serial Mom'' (1994), '' Pecker'' (1998), and ''Cecil B. Demented'' (2000). His films contain elements of post-modern comedy and surrealism. As an actor, Waters has appeared in the films ''Sweet and Lowdown'' (1999), ''Mangus!'' (2011), '' Excision'' (2012), and '' Suburban Gothic'' (2014), as well as the '' Child's Play'' franchise with the film ''Seed of Chucky'' (2004) and the third season of the television series ''Chucky'' (2024). He hosted and produced the television series '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baltimore
Baltimore is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Maryland. With a population of 585,708 at the 2020 census and estimated at 568,271 in 2024, it is the 30th-most populous U.S. city. The Baltimore metropolitan area is the 20th-largest metropolitan area in the country at 2.84 million residents. The city is also part of the Washington–Baltimore combined statistical area, which had a population of 9.97 million in 2020. Baltimore was designated as an independent city by the Constitution of Maryland in 1851. Though not located under the jurisdiction of any county in the state, it forms part of the central Maryland region together with the surrounding county that shares its name. The land that is present-day Baltimore was used as hunting ground by Paleo-Indians. In the early 1600s, the Susquehannock began to hunt there. People from the Province of Maryland established the Port of Baltimore in 1706 to support the tobacco trade with Europe and established the Town ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cecil B
Cecil may refer to: People with the name * Cecil (given name), a given name (including a list of people and fictional characters with the name) * Cecil (surname), a surname (including a list of people with the name) Places Canada *Cecil, Alberta, Canada United States *Cecil, Alabama *Cecil, Georgia *Cecil, Ohio *Cecil, Oregon *Cecil, Pennsylvania *Cecil, West Virginia *Cecil, Wisconsin *Cecil Airport, in Jacksonville, Florida *Cecil County, Maryland Computing and technology *Cecil (programming language), prototype-based programming language *Computer Supported Learning, a University of Auckland#CECIL, learning management system by the University of Auckland, New Zealand Music *Cecil (British band), a band from Liverpool, active 1993-2000 *Cecil (Japanese band), a band from Kajigaya, Japan, active 2000-2006 Other uses * Cecil (novel), ''Cecil'' (novel), an 1841 novel by Catherine Gore *Cecil (lion), a famed lion killed in Zimbabwe in 2015 *Cecil (Passions), Cecil (''Passions''), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grammy Award For Best Spoken Word Album
The Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album has been awarded since 1959. The award has had several minor name changes: * In 1959 the award was known as Best Performance, Documentary or Spoken Word * From 1960 to 1961 it was awarded as Best Performance – Documentary or Spoken Word (other than comedy) * From 1962 to 1963 it was awarded as Best Documentary or Spoken Word Recording (other than comedy) * From 1964 to 1965 it was awarded as Best Documentary, Spoken Word or Drama Recording (other than comedy) * In 1966 it was awarded as Best Spoken Word or Drama Recording * From 1967 to 1968 it was awarded as Best Spoken Word, Documentary or Drama Recording * From 1969 to 1979 it was awarded as Best Spoken Word Recording * From 1980 to 1983 it returned to the title of Best Spoken Word, Documentary or Drama Recording * From 1984 to 1991 it was awarded as Best Spoken Word or Non-Musical Recording * From 1992 to 1997 it was awarded as Best Spoken Word or Non-Musical Album * From 1998 to 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Installation Art
Installation art is an artistic genre of three-dimensional works that are often site-specific art, site-specific and designed to transform the perception of a space. Generally, the term is applied to interior spaces, whereas exterior interventions are often called public art, land art or art intervention; however, the boundaries between these terms overlap. History Installation art can be either temporary or permanent. Installation artworks have been constructed in exhibition spaces such as museums and galleries, as well as public and private spaces. The genre incorporates a broad range of everyday and natural materials, which are often chosen for their ":wikt:evocative, evocative" qualities, as well as new media such as video, sound, performance, immersive virtual reality and the internet. Many installations are Site-Specific Art, site-specific in that they are designed to exist only in the space for which they were created, appealing to qualities evident in a Three-dimension ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Waters Presents Movies That Will Corrupt You
''John Waters Presents Movies That Will Corrupt You'' is a film anthology series produced by here! in 2006. Shot on location in the Baltimore, Maryland home of director John Waters, each film is introduced by him and includes closing comments as well. '''', January 29, 2006. Films showcased (in the series' premiere order) * '''' * '' L.I.E.'' * ''[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chucky (TV Series)
''Chucky'' is an American horror comedy television series created by Don Mancini and is the eighth mainline installment of the Child's Play (franchise), ''Child's Play'' franchise. It serves as a sequel to ''Cult of Chucky'', the seventh film in the franchise, and stars Brad Dourif reprising his role as the voice of the Chucky (character), title character, alongside Zackary Arthur, Björgvin Arnarson, Alyvia Alyn Lind, Teo Briones, and Devon Sawa. The cast also includes Fiona Dourif, Alex Vincent (actor), Alex Vincent, Christine Elise, Jennifer Tilly, and Billy Boyd (actor), Billy Boyd reprising their roles from previous films. Developed for Syfy and USA Network, the series follows Chucky (character), Chucky as he commits a series of mysterious murders in Hackensack, New Jersey. Series creator Mancini and producer David Kirschner both serve as executive producers for the series, alongside Nick Antosca, Alex Hedlund and Jeff Renfroe. The series premiered simultaneously o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chucky Season 3
The third and final season of the American horror series ''Chucky'', created by Don Mancini, premiered on Syfy and USA Network on October 4, 2023. The season consisted of 8 episodes. Based on the ''Child's Play'' film franchise, the series serves as a sequel to ''Cult of Chucky'', and stars Brad Dourif reprising his role as the titular character, alongside Zackary Arthur, Alyvia Alyn Lind, Björgvin Arnarson, and Devon Sawa in the ensemble cast. Cast and characters Main * Zackary Arthur as Jake Wheeler ** Also portrayed Chucky * Björgvin Arnarson as Devon Evans * Alyvia Alyn Lind as Lexy Cross * Devon Sawa as: ** President James Collins ** Randall Jenkins ** Lucas Wheeler * Brad Dourif as: ** Chucky / Charles Lee Ray *** David Kohlsmith as young Charles Lee Ray (7 years old) *** Tyler Barish as young Charles Lee Ray (14 years old) *** Fiona Dourif as Charles Lee Ray (30 years old) ** Damballa Recurring * Jennifer Tilly as Tiffany Valentine * Fiona Dourif as Nica P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seed Of Chucky
''Seed of Chucky'' is a 2004 black comedy slasher film. It is the fifth film in the ''Child's Play'' series, following ''Bride of Chucky''. The film was written and directed by Don Mancini in his directorial debut, and stars Jennifer Tilly, Redman, Hannah Spearritt, John Waters, Billy Boyd and Brad Dourif. The film is set six years after ''Bride of Chucky'' and follows a young doll named Glen/Glenda, the child of Chucky and Tiffany, resurrecting their parents, causing chaos. The film, shot in Romania, continues the series' evolution from the pure horror genre of the first three films to a hybrid horror-comedy. It was the last ''Child's Play'' film from the original continuity to be released in theaters, with all future installments to be released direct-to-video until the 2019 remake. The film was followed by another sequel, '' Curse of Chucky'', released in 2013. ''Seed of Chucky'' grossed over $24 million against a $12 million budget. Like its predecessor, the film rec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Child's Play (franchise)
''Child's Play'' (also known colloquially as ''Chucky'') is an American slasher media franchise created by Don Mancini. The films primarily focus on Chucky (voiced by Brad Dourif in the original films and television series, and Mark Hamill in the reboot), a notorious serial killer who frequently escapes death by performing a voodoo ritual to transfer his soul into a "Good Guy" doll. The original film, '' Child's Play'', was released on November 9, 1988. The film has spawned six sequels, a television series, a remake, comic books, a video game, and tie-in merchandise. The first, second, and fourth films were box office successes with all of the films earning over $182 million worldwide. Including revenues from sales of videos, DVDs, VOD and merchandise, the franchise has generated over $250 million. Several short films have been made featuring the Chucky character: on the DVD release of '' Seed of Chucky'', a short film entitled ''Chucky's Vacation Slides'', set after the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
