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Martin Dejdar
Martin Dejdar (born 11 March 1965) is a Czech actor, writer, comedian, director, television presenter, producer and entertainer. Biography Dejdar was born on 11 March 1965. He was born in the hospital in Vysoké Mýto, but never lived there, grew up in Chrast and considers himself a native of Chrast. He graduated from the Theatre Faculty of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague, from which he holds a Magister degree. Career Dejdar is known for his numerous starring roles both comedic and dramatic in theatre, television and film. A hard-working method actor known for his resolute devotion and research for his roles, Dejdar is considered to be one of the most prominent actors of his generation. Since his debut in 1979, he has amassed over one hundred television and film credits. His lead film roles in '' Why?'', ''Big Beat'' and ''The Manor'' made him a household name in the Czechoslovakia. He also portrayed Karl Rossmann in the Czech adaptation of Kafka's novel '' Amerika''. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vysoké Mýto
Vysoké Mýto (; , also ''Hohenmauth'') is a town in Ústí nad Orlicí District in the Pardubice Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 13,000 inhabitants. Its town square is the largest example of its type in the country. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected as an Cultural monument (Czech Republic)#Monument zones, urban monument zone. Administrative division Vysoké Mýto consists of ten municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Vysoké Mýto-Město (807) *Choceňské Předměstí (1,677) *Litomyšlské Předměstí (6,275) *Pražské Předměstí (2,706) *Brteč (98) *Domoradice (166) *Knířov (46) *Lhůta (102) *Svařeň (85) *Vanice (107) Etymology The predecessor of the town was a small settlement by a trade route called ''Mýto'' (literally 'Toll (fee), toll' in Czech). After a new town was founded, it adopted the privilege of collecting the toll. The old settlement was renamed to ''Staré Mýto'' ('old toll') and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Othello
''The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice'', often shortened to ''Othello'' (), is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare around 1603. Set in Venice and Cyprus, the play depicts the Moorish military commander Othello as he is manipulated by his ensign, Iago, into suspecting his wife Desdemona of infidelity. ''Othello'' is widely considered one of Shakespeare's greatest works and is usually classified among his major tragedies alongside ''Macbeth'', ''King Lear'', and ''Hamlet''. Unpublished in the author's life, the play survives in one quarto edition from 1622 and in the First Folio. ''Othello'' has been one of Shakespeare's most popular plays, both among playgoers and literary critics, since its first performance, spawning numerous stage, screen, and operatic adaptations. Among actors, the roles of Othello, Iago, Desdemona, and Emilia (Iago's wife) are regarded as highly demanding and desirable. Critical attention has focused on the nature of the play's tragedy, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Free Birds
''Free Birds'' is a 2013 American animated Thanksgiving science fiction film, science fiction comedy film directed by Jimmy Hayward, who co-wrote the screenplay with the film's producer Scott Mosier. The film stars the voices of Owen Wilson, Woody Harrelson, and Amy Poehler, with supporting roles by George Takei, Colm Meaney, Keith David, and Dan Fogler. The film follows Reggie and Jake, two turkeys who time travel back to the first Thanksgiving in 1621 to get their kind off the menu. ''Free Birds'' was produced by Reel FX Creative Studios as its first theatrical fully animated feature film, and Relativity Media's fourth animated film after ''Monster House (film), Monster House'' (2006), ''The Tale of Despereaux (film), The Tale of Despereaux'' (2008), and 9 (2009 animated film), ''9'' (2009). Originally titled ''Turkeys'', and scheduled for 2014, the film was released on November 1, 2013. ''Free Birds'' received generally negative reviews from critics and grossed $110 million ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Horton Hears A Who! (film)
''Horton Hears a Who!'' (also known as ''Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who!'' or simply ''Horton'') is a 2008 American animated adventure family comedy film based on the 1954 book of the same name by Dr. Seuss, produced by Blue Sky Studios and distributed by 20th Century Fox. The film was directed by Jimmy Hayward and Steve Martino, from a screenplay written by the writing team of Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio. It stars the voices of Jim Carrey and Steve Carell as Horton the Elephant and Mayor Ned McDodd, respectively, alongside Carol Burnett, Will Arnett, Seth Rogen, Dan Fogler, Isla Fisher, Jonah Hill, and Amy Poehler. Recurring Blue Sky collaborator John Powell composed the film's musical score. It is the fourth screen adaptation of the book following the 1970 Chuck Jones television special, the 1987 Soviet animated short, and the 1992 Russian animated short. The film was released theatrically on March 14, 2008, to generally positive reviews, and grossed $298 million on a b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Horton The Elephant
Horton the Elephant is a fictional character from the 1940 book '' Horton Hatches the Egg'' and 1954 book ''Horton Hears a Who!'', both by Dr. Seuss. He is also featured in the short story ''Horton and the Kwuggerbug'', first published for ''Redbook'' in 1951 and later rediscovered by Charles D. Cohen and published in the 2014 anthology '' Horton and the Kwuggerbug and More Lost Stories''. In all books and other media, Horton is characterized as a kind, sweet-natured, and naïve elephant who manages to overcome hardships. In 1942, Warner Bros. made the animated short film, '' Horton Hatches the Egg'', in which Horton is voiced by Kent Rogers. In 1970, MGM Animation/Visual Arts made a 30-minute TV special of ''Horton Hears a Who!''. Horton is voiced by Hans Conried, who also lends his voice as the narrator. Horton is voiced by Jim Carrey in the 2008 animated film ''Horton Hears a Who!'', where he is shown as being eccentric and imaginative, and somewhat absent-minded. Carrey h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stuart Little (franchise)
''Stuart Little'' is a mixed live-action and animated American film franchise based on the 1945 children's book ''Stuart Little'' by E. B. White. The films are produced by Franklin / Waterman Productions and released by Columbia Pictures. The franchise follows the adventures of Stuart Little, a young white mouse who is adopted by a human couple and embarks on life-changing adventures. Films ''Stuart Little'' (1999) Stuart (voiced by Michael J. Fox) is an anthropomorphic teenage white mouse who is adopted into a human family. His new parents, Eleanor and Frederick (Geena Davis, Hugh Laurie) are thrilled with him, but everyone else is not. Through a series of adventures he eventually gains the love of his big brother George, ( Jonathan Lipnicki), acceptance by the extended Little family, and even the grudging tolerance of the family cat Snowbell (voiced by Nathan Lane), who is a member of an alley cat Mafia-like gang that wants to eliminate Stuart. ''Stuart Little 2'' (2002) In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Non-English Versions Of The Simpsons
''The Simpsons'' is an American animated sitcom broadcast by the Fox Broadcasting Company since 1989. In other countries, the television show started its broadcasts after 1989 either in its original English-language version or in a dubbed version. By language Arabic The show was first broadcast in the area in English with Arabic subtitles on networks like Showtime Arabia and Dubai's One TV, where it received a following in the area. The show was finally dubbed into Arabic in September 2005, under the title "Al-Shamshoon" (). In addition to being dubbed in Arabic (with subtitles provided for shots including written English, such as the chalkboards), references to alcohol, pork, and numerous other themes have been deleted or significantly modified. For instance, Homer drinks soda-pop instead of beer, and eats beef sausages and hot dogs as opposed to pork, while shots of him eating bacon and pork rinds were removed entirely. He also eats ka'ak instead of donuts, and all refere ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bart Simpson
Bartholomew Jo-Jo "Bart" Simpson is a character in the American animated television series ''The Simpsons'' who is part of the titular family. Bart made his television debut in the short " Good Night" on '' The Tracey Ullman Show'' on April 19, 1987. Cartoonist Matt Groening created and designed Bart while waiting in the lobby of James L. Brooks's office. Initially called to pitch a series of shorts based on his comic strip '' Life in Hell'', Groening developed a new set of characters. Unlike the other Simpson family members, who were named after Groening's relatives, Bart's name is an anagram of ''brat''. After two years on ''The Tracey Ullman Show'', the Simpson family received their own series, which premiered on Fox on December 17, 1989. Bart has appeared in every episode of ''The Simpsons'' except " Four Great Women and a Manicure". Always ten years old, Bart is the eldest child and only son of Homer and Marge Simpson and the brother of Lisa and Maggie. Known for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Your Face Sounds Familiar
''Your Face Sounds Familiar'' ( Spanish: ''Tu cara me suena'') is a Spanish interactive reality television franchise series where celebrity contestants impersonate singers. The format, similar to Dutch television series '' Soundmixshow'', was first used in Spain under the title '' Tu cara me suena'' in 2011. Format The show challenges celebrities to perform as different iconic music artists every week, which are chosen by the show's "Randomiser". They are then judged by the panel of celebrity judges. Each celebrity becomes transformed into a different singer each week, and performs an iconic song and dance routine well known by that particular singer. The "randomiser" can choose any older or younger artist available in the machine, or even a singer of the opposite sex, or a deceased singer. The contestants are awarded points from the judges based on their singing and dance routines. After the jury vote, the contestants have to give a set of points to a fellow contestant o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tomáš Matonoha
Tomáš Matonoha (born 13 March 1971, in Brno) is a Czech actor. Biography He studied at JAMU (Janáček Academy of Music and Performing Arts). In 1994 he became a member of the ensemble of the HaTheatre in Brno. In 2005 he began performing at the Prague's theatre Rokoko. Filmography *''Prázdniny 3'' (2019) - (Laco Lehotský) *''Prázdniny 2'' (2018) - (Laco Lehotský) *''Prázdniny'' (2017) - (Laco Lehotský) *''Polski Film'' (2012) *''Ulovit miliardáře'' (2009) *'' Comeback'' (2008) TV series (Tomáš Pacovský) *''Stand Up Comedy'' (2008) TV series (various characters) *'' Gympl'' (2008) *''Bobule'' (2007) *''Láska In Memoriam'' (2007) (TV) *'' Bestiář '' (2006) *''Dámský Gambit'' (2007) (TV) *''Hrubeš a Mareš jsou kamarádi do deště'' (2006) *'' Happy Birthday'' (2006) *'' Doblba'' (2005) *''The Masters The Masters Tournament (usually referred to as simply the Masters, or as the U.S. Masters outside North America) is one of the four men's major ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comeback (TV Series)
''Comeback'' is a Czech television sitcom that premiered on TV Nova on 4 September 2008. The first season was broadcast in 2008, and the second one came out in 2010. The series was then cancelled despite its popularity and plans for season 3. In August 2023, it was announced that the show would return for a third season, consisting of sixteen episodes. It will reportedly be filmed in 2024. Synopsis The sitcom revolves around Tomáš Pacovský, owner of a music store named U Dvou Akordů (At the Two Chords), and his family. His brother Ozzák (the name "Ozzák" is an allusion to an Ozzy Osbourne fan) is a chronic alcoholic who loves heavy metal music. The majority of jokes and gags are about his alcoholism and his absolute belief in metal music. Ozzák professes this opinion: Music which isn't related (more or less) to metal is trash, and not worth selling, but metal is the real deal, and so it should be given away for free. Tomáš has a teenage daughter Iva who is (seemingly) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
