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Mark Mitchinson
Mark Mitchinson (born 6 July 1966) is an English-born New Zealand actor. He trained at the Guildhall School of Speech and Drama in London. He won an award for his portrayal of convicted murderer Colin Bouwer in the television drama ''Bloodlines,'' and an award for Best Performance by an Actor award at the 2012 New Zealand Television Awards for playing Jan Molenaar in ''Siege.'' He was also cast in ''The Hobbit'' as Braga and ''Power Rangers Megaforce'' as the voice of Creepox, portraying the militia leader Crosby in the 2015 first season of the television series ''Ash vs Evil Dead ''Ash vs Evil Dead'' is an American comedy horror television series developed by Sam Raimi, Ivan Raimi, and Tom Spezialy for Starz. The series is set in the '' Evil Dead'' universe created by Raimi, with Bruce Campbell reprising his role a ...'', and Mr. Fonda in the 2023 film '' Evil Dead Rise'', in which he also voices Father Marcus Littleton. Filmography Film Television Video games ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brackets
A bracket is either of two tall fore- or back-facing punctuation marks commonly used to isolate a segment of text or data from its surroundings. They come in four main pairs of shapes, as given in the box to the right, which also gives their names, that vary between British English, British and American English. "Brackets", without further qualification, are in British English the ... marks and in American English the ... marks. Other symbols are repurposed as brackets in specialist contexts, such as International Phonetic Alphabet#Brackets and transcription delimiters, those used by linguists. Brackets are typically deployed in symmetric pairs, and an individual bracket may be identified as a "left" or "right" bracket or, alternatively, an "opening bracket" or "closing bracket", respectively, depending on the Writing system#Directionality, directionality of the context. In casual writing and in technical fields such as computing or linguistic analysis of grammar, brackets ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daffodils (film)
''Daffodils'' is a 2019 New Zealand musical drama film directed by David Stubbs. It stars Rose McIver and George Mason. Based on the award-winning New Zealand stage play, inspired by a true story, the film follows an indie musician who recounts her parents' bittersweet romance, after being told about it by her father on his death bed. Plot Leaving her dying father's bedside, singer Maisie (Kimbra) rushes to perform at an indie music gig in town. But as she sings the opening song, it is hard for her to ignore the heartfelt story she has just been told – the story of how her dad met and fell in love with her mother, and how it all devastatingly fell apart. As the night goes on, the love story of her father, Eric (George Mason), and her mother, Rose (Rose McIver), is shown through Maisie's eyes. From the time they meet in Hamilton in 1966, to their separation in the 1980s, we follow the bittersweet nuances of a couple's life, expressed with contemporary re-imaginings of well-k ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ultimate Team Power
Ultimate or Ultimates may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Music Albums * ''Ultimate'' (Bryan Adams album) * ''Ultimate'' (Jolin Tsai album) * ''Ultimate'' (Pet Shop Boys album) *''Ultimate!'', an album by The Yardbirds *''Ultimate Prince'' or just Ultimate, an album by Prince Songs * "Ultimate" (song), by Denzel Curry, 2015 *"Ultimate", a song by Lindsay Lohan from the ''Freaky Friday'' soundtrack Video games *''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', often referred to as simply ''Ultimate''. *''Ultimate General'', a series of computer games recreating the American Civil War *Ultimate Play the Game or just Ultimate, a video game developer, now known as Rare Other uses in arts, entertainment, and media *Ultimate (roller coaster), at Lightwater Valley amusement park near Ripon, North Yorkshire, England *Ultimates, a fictional superhero group in the Marvel Comics universe Philosophy *The Ultimate (philosophy), the concept of an unconditional reality in metaphysics or theology ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Power Rangers Samurai
''Power Rangers Samurai'' is the eighteenth season of the children's television series ''Power Rangers'', which is based on the Japanese ''Super Sentai Series''. The season was the first to be produced by Saban Capital Group, SCG Power Rangers, after Saban Brands (replacing BVS Entertainment as the main producer) acquired the franchise. The season marks the franchise's debut on Nickelodeon, premiering on the main network and Nicktoons (American TV channel), Nicktoons on February 7, 2011. ''Samurai'' uses props, footage, script, and characteristics from ''Samurai Sentai Shinkenger'' and, according to press material, had a "brighter tone and an infusion of fun and comedy that wasn't present in seasons Power Rangers Jungle Fury, 16 and Power Rangers RPM, 17." ''Samurai'' is also the first season to be shot and broadcast in 16:9 widescreen and in High-definition television, HD. Though 2006's ''GoGo Sentai Boukenger, Boukenger'' (which was adapted into ''Power Rangers Operation Overdri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hounds (TV Series)
''Hounds'' is a New Zealand television comedy series, written, produced and directed by The Down Low Concept. Set in Auckland, New Zealand it centres on a self-centred lawyer, Will Carrington (Toby Sharpe), and the unusual family unit he is thrust into following the death of his father David, (Roy Billing). Will inherits half a stately house, half a racing greyhound with its live in trainer, Marty (Mick Innes), and guardianship of his estranged half-sister Lily (Susana Tang). The series follows Will's transition from a soulless city slicker as he deals with his new family that he has never met, and the low rent surroundings of the Greyhound community. Backed with a strong supporting cast of comic actors, including Will's best friend, the arrogant and self-serving Lance ( Josh Thomson) and shallow ditsy girlfriend Amber (Catherine Waller), Hounds also featured well known comics Guy Williams and Rhys Mathewson in minor roles, and veteran New Zealand actors Derek Payne, Steven U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Almighty Johnsons
''The Almighty Johnsons'' is a New Zealand fantasy comedy/drama television series, which was created by James Griffin and Rachel Lang and was produced by South Pacific Pictures and aired from 7 February 2011 to 23 September 2013. Production Funding for the first series was approved by NZ On Air in December 2009, a second series was approved in June 2011 and a third series was approved on 15 October 2012. In December 2012, it was announced series three was in pre-production. Series 3 was the culmination of the search for Frigg. Filming Series two began filming in October 2011 and concluded in February 2012. Series three began filming on 14 January 2013 and concluded on 9 May 2013. Initial cancellation and fan campaign On 6 September 2012, various members of the cast reported via Twitter that the show would not be renewed for a third season. This was confirmed by co-creator, James Griffin. Fan protests were launched immediately both in New Zealand and internationally, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blood And Sand
Blood and Sand may refer to: * ''Blood and Sand'' (novel) (Spanish: ''Sangre y arena''), a 1908 novel by Vicente Blasco Ibáñez, which was the basis for one play and four films: ** ''Blood and Sand'' (1916 film), directed by Ibáñez himself ** ''Blood and Sand'' (1922 film), starring Rudolph Valentino, Lila Lee, and Nita Naldi (also based on Cushing's play) ** ''Blood and Sand'' (1941 film), directed by Rouben Mamoulian starring Tyrone Power, Linda Darnell, and Rita Hayworth ** ''Blood and Sand'' (1989 film), Spanish film starring Chris Rydell, Sharon Stone, and Ana Torrent ** ''Blood and Sand'' (play), play by Tom Cushing *''Fort Graveyard'', a 1965 Japanese war film also known as ''Chi to Suna'' (''Blood and Sand''). * '' Spartacus: Blood and Sand'', a 2010 television series * Blood and Sand (cocktail) Blood and Sand is one of the few classic mixed drinks that includes Scotch whisky. It was named after Rudolph Valentino's 1922 bullfighter movie '' Blood and Sand''. The r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eruption (2010 Film)
''Eruption'' is a 2010 New Zealand docu-drama that follows days building up to a fictional Auckland volcanic eruption. Plot Scientist Clive de Roo (played by Mark Mitchinson) detects volcanic activity under Waitematā Harbour. As de Roo presents as a maverick, he is not being taken seriously by his colleagues and his calls for having the city evacuated fall on deaf ears. ''Eruption'' follows the reaction of several families to the increasing seismic activity that precedes volcanic eruptions, including de Roo's own family. His wife, Mere (played by Nicola Kawana), is one of the people who disagree with his concerns. After a few days, the volcano starts erupting without any organised evacuation having taken place, with de Roo filming from his home. As the eruption intensifies, de Roo says "These will be my final observations" before his home gets pelted by rocks. Background The 90-minute film was produced by Wellington production company Gibson Group and followed their award winni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Power Rangers RPM
''Power Rangers RPM'' is the seventeenth season of the television series ''Power Rangers'' and is an adaptation of ''Engine Sentai Go-onger'', the thirty-second Japanese ''Super Sentai'' series. The season was the eighth and final to air on American Broadcasting Company, ABC stations. ''RPM'' was also the final season to be produced and distributed by BVS Entertainment and Renaissance-Atlantic Entertainment, putting the series on a one-year hiatus until the premiere of ''Power Rangers Samurai'' in 2011. ''Power Rangers Beast Morphers'' (2019), which was produced by the franchise's current owner Hasbro, through its Allspark (company), Allspark Entertainment Division, was its direct sequel. Story An artificial intelligence, AI computer virus named Venjix takes over all of the Earth's computers, creates an army of robot "Grinder" droids and destroys or enslaves almost all of humanity. Only the city of Corinth remains, protected by an almost impenetrable force field from the toxic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Legend Of The Seeker
''Legend of the Seeker'' is an American television series created by Sam Raimi, based on the fantasy novel series ''The Sword of Truth'' by Terry Goodkind. Distributed in U.S. by Disney-ABC Domestic Television, ABC Studios produced the series for first-run syndication with Raimi, Robert Tapert, Joshua Donen, Ned Nalle, and Kenneth Biller serving as executive producers. The show premiered on November 1, 2008 and ran for two seasons before its cancellation in 2010. The series follows the journeys of a long-awaited "Seeker of Truth" named Richard Cypher ( Craig Horner), a Confessor named Kahlan Amnell ( Bridget Regan), a wizard named Zeddicus Zu'l Zorander (Bruce Spence), and a Mord-Sith named Cara ( Tabrett Bethell) as they defend the people of their realm against tyranny and destruction. While the names and places are the same, the story in the television series is different from that in the books. Plot The story takes place in the world created by author Terry Goodkind in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Amazing Extraordinary Friends
''The Amazing Extraordinary Friends'' is a New Zealand superhero television series featuring the adventures of a modern-day superhero teenage boy and his friends. The protagonist is a teenage boy called Ben Wilson who finds out about a superhero insignia which gives him powers. He has difficulty with them, especially flight and using eye lasers at first, but soon learns to control them fairly well. His grandfather is also a superhero, and this is how he comes to acquire the insignia. His mother hates all the superhero business going on for the sake of safety, but his father and stepfather both encourage him, his father being the previous superhero in Ben's position, Captain Xtraordinary or simply Captain X, and his stepfather being the son of a supervillain, The Comedian. The position, it is found out in the show, has been held by many heroes in the past. The villains in the series are Nemesis, a group led by an old villain and a recently converted hero, Ice, who used to be Blaz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Man Who Lost His Head
''The Man Who Lost His Head'' is a 2-hour comedy drama written by Mark Wallington and starring Martin Clunes about the theme of cultural repatriation. It was a joint production of TVNZ in New Zealand and ITV in the United Kingdom. Broadcast The film was first broadcast on Sunday 26 August 2007 at 9 pm on ITV1 in Britain and 8:30 pm on TV ONE in New Zealand. Production The film was shot entirely on location in New Zealand. The action took place in the fictional town of Otakataka but was in fact mostly filmed on the West Coast of the North Island, around Huia and Bethells Beach Te Henga, or Bethells Beach, is a coastal community in West Auckland, New Zealand. The Māori name for the area, "Te Henga", is in reference to the long foredunes which run along the beach and look like the or gunwale of an upturned waka hull .... References External links * Art and cultural repatriation 2007 television films 2007 films British television films Films set in New Zeal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
