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Michael Pärt Musik
Michael Pärt Musik is an Icelandic-Estonian film music, sound and music production company founded by music producer Michael Pärt. The company is focused on score and soundtrack productions for feature films, TV and documentaries. In addition to producing, Michael Pärt Musik deals with engineering, editing, mixing and a little composing as well. Some of the highlights of the company include collaborations with film director Francis Ford Coppola, composers Howard Shore, Richard Harvey, Osvaldo Golijov, rock band Arcade Fire and Icelandic pop artist Björk. Current activities International Arvo Pärt Centre In 2008, he returned to Estonia, the homeland of his father and the country where he was born, to establish the International Arvo Pärt Centre which he chairs. The foundation preserves Arvo Pärt's creative contribution to the arts and ensures education for future generations. Notable projects * 2008 Music Editor, Additional Recordinfor Robert Young (director), Robert Youn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Pärt
Michael Pärt (, born 17 August 1977) is an Estonian music producer and music editor. Since 2010 he is chairman of the board of the Arvo Pärt Centre. He also owns the music editing company Michael Pärt Musik. Biography Michael Pärt was born as the younger son of classical composer Arvo Pärt and his wife Nora. In 1980 the family left the Soviet Union for political reasons. Michael Pärt spent his childhood and youth in Austria, Germany, and the United Kingdom before returning to Estonia in 2008. He holds a Master's degree in Music for Composing for Film and TV with distinction from Kingston University in London. Film and music He has worked with several notable people within the music and film industries, including Icelandic singer Björk, composers Danny Elfman, Alexandre Desplat, and Howard Shore, and directors Peter Jackson, Francis Ford Coppola, and Tom Hooper. His most recent film projects working as a music editor were Tom Hooper's '' The Danish Girl'' (2015) and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Volta (album)
''Volta'' is the sixth studio album by the Icelandic singer Björk, released on 1 May 2007 by One Little Independent Records. It features contributions from multiple artists, including Björk's longtime collaborator Mark Bell and the producers Timbaland and Danja. The album received positive reviews and is Björk's first and only album to reach the top 10 on the US ''Billboard'' 200, peaking at number nine. ''Volta'' spent nine weeks at number one on the US Top Electronic Albums chart and in the first three months of release sold over half a million copies worldwide. In the United Kingdom it was certified silver. The lead single, " Earth Intruders", reached number 67 on the UK Official Download Chart, and number 78 on the main UK Singles Chart, while the remix EP later charted on its own at number 150. In the United States, the song became her second entry on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 at number 84. ''Volta'' was nominated for Best Alternative Music Album at the 50th A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Film Production Companies Of Iceland
A film, also known as a movie or motion picture, is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, emotions, or atmosphere through the use of moving images that are generally, since the 1930s, synchronized with sound and (less commonly) other sensory stimulations. Etymology and alternative terms The name "film" originally referred to the thin layer of photochemical emulsion on the celluloid strip that used to be the actual medium for recording and displaying motion pictures. Many other terms exist for an individual motion-picture, including "picture", "picture show", "moving picture", "photoplay", and "flick". The most common term in the United States is "movie", while in Europe, "film" is preferred. Archaic terms include "animated pictures" and "animated photography". "Flick" is, in general a slang term, first recorded in 1926. It originates in the verb flicker, owing to the flickering appearance of early films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Henderson (director)
John Henderson is an English film and television director (born in England, 1949). After leaving advertising, Henderson's first directing job was for ''Spitting Image'' on ITV, which won him a BAFTA nomination. Henderson's other television credits include the multi award-winning double series '' The Borrowers'', winner of two BAFTAs, the 1999 Comic Relief ''Doctor Who'' skit '' The Curse of Fatal Death'' (no credit was given to him upon broadcast however he was credited and interviewed when the story was released on VHS later that year); two series of the comedy '' How Do You Want Me?'' starring Dylan Moran two series of the BBC's Sci-fi comedy ''Hyperdrive'', Saxondale, Benidorm and Shameless amongst others. He has also directed several feature films including ''Loch Ness Loch Ness (; ) is a large freshwater loch in the Scottish Highlands. It takes its name from the River Ness, which flows from the northern end. Loch Ness is best known for claimed sightings of the c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luther (2003 Film)
''Luther'' is a 2003 historical drama film dramatizing the life of Protestant Christian reformer Martin Luther. It is directed by Eric Till and stars Joseph Fiennes in the title role. Alfred Molina, Jonathan Firth, Claire Cox, Bruno Ganz, and Sir Peter Ustinov co-star. The film covers Luther's life from his becoming a friar in 1505, to his trial before the Diet of Augsburg in 1530. The American-German co-production was partially funded by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, a Christian financial services company. Plot The film begins during a thunderstorm in 1505, as Luther is returning to his home. For fear of losing his life in the storm, Luther commits his life to God and becomes an Augustinian friar. Two years later, Luther is a friar at St. Augustine's Monastery in Erfurt. During his time at the monastery, he is constantly troubled by viewing God as a God of hate and vengeance. Martin is encouraged by Johann von Staupitz, an elder friar who is his supervisor a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eric Till
Eric Till (born 24 November 1929) is an English people, English film and television film director, director working in Canada, the United States, and Europe since the 1960s. His 1977 film ''It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet'' was entered into the 10th Moscow International Film Festival. He is also directed ''Hot Millions'' (1968) and ''To Catch a Killer (1992 film), To Catch A Killer'' (1992), as well as some Jim Henson productions, including episodes of ''Fraggle Rock'' (1984-1987) and A Christmas Toy (1986). Career After directing for the ''Armchair Theatre'' and ''The Wednesday Play, Wednesday Play'' series' in the UK, Till emigrated to Canada in Toronto. He has directed numerous Canadian and American Television, TV films from the 1960s onwards, including ''An American Christmas Carol'', ''A Nest of Singing Birds'', ''Getting Married in Buffalo Jump'', and ''To Catch a Killer (1992 film), To Catch a Killer'', starring Brian Dennehy as psychopathic serial killer John Wayne Gacy. F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Legend Of Suriyothai
''The Legend of Suriyothai'' () is a 2001 Thai film written and directed by Chatrichalerm Yukol, which portrays the story of Queen Suriyothai, who died in battle in the Burmese–Siamese War of 1548 sacrificing herself to save the life of King Maha Chakkraphat and his kingdom. It was Thailand's most expensive film and the highest-grossing, until it was surpassed by '' Pee Mak''. Plot The story follows the course of the life of Suriyothai from her adolescence to her death. As Suriyothai is only known from three lines in a chronicle, most of the film relies on an invented story rather than claiming to be actual history. It presents a young woman, Suriyothai, of minor royal standing who has strong opinions and self-determination. The movie reveals the princess' boldness through scenes where she breaks tradition by walking among the commoners to meet her lover Pirenthorathep, who in turn pledges that he will come to her aid whenever she wants. Her father insists that she must ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chatrichalerm Yukol
Prince Chatrichalerm Yukol (; ; born 29 November 1942), or usually known by his nickname Mui (), is a Thai film director, screenwriter film producer and National Artist Performing Arts branch (Movie and TV Drama director) in 2001. A member of the Thai royal family, his official royal title is Mom Chao, or M.C., the most junior title still considered royalty. A prolific director since the 1970s, among his films is the 2001 historical epic '' The Legend of Suriyothai''. For ''Suriyothai'' as well as his 2007 historical epic, '' King Naresuan'', Chatrichalerm was backed by Queen Sirikit. Four of his films have been submitted by Thailand for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film: ''The Elephant Keeper'', ''Song for Chao Phya'', ''Daughter 2'' and '' King of Fire''. He was a member of the jury at the 31st Berlin International Film Festival in 1981. Biography Early life Prince Chatrichalerm's parents, Prince Anusorn Mongkolkarn and Mom Ubol Yukol Na Ayudhya were f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
LazyTown
''LazyTown'' () is an Icelandic children's educational musical television series created by aerobics champion Magnús Scheving. Originally produced in English, it has been broadcast in dozens of languages globally. Designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, the series was based on Scheving's stage play '' Áfram Latibær!'', itself adapted from a book that Scheving wrote in 1995. The series was commissioned by Nickelodeon in early 2003, following the production of two stage plays and a test pilot. Originally performed in English, it was later dubbed into thirty languages and broadcast in over 180 countries. It combines live action, puppetry and computer animation, making it one of the most expensive children's shows, with the cost per episode being over five times that of the average children's show. The first two seasons, consisting of fifty-two episodes, were produced from 2004 to 2007. ''LazyTown'' originally aired on Nickelodeon's Nick Jr. block in the United States and t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magnús Scheving
Magnús Örn Eyjólfsson Scheving (; born 10 November 1964) is an Icelandic writer, television producer, entrepreneur, actor, and former athlete. He is best known as the creator of the children's television show '' LazyTown'', on which he served as a producer, director, and portrayed the character Sportacus. A two–time European champion in aerobic gymnastics, he was named the Icelandic Sportsperson of the Year in 1994. Early life and childhood Magnús Scheving was born on 10 November 1964, to Þórveig Hjartardóttir and Eyjólfur Magnússon Scheving. He grew up in the small Icelandic town of Borgarnes. At 15 years old, he had his first job as a telephone exchange messenger for Borgarnes. His knowledge in both architecture and carpentry allowed him to build his own house later on, which he described as "physically... ayingevery brick and roof tile." In his twenties, he made a bet with a woodworking friend, Fjölnir Þorgeirsson, that either would master a sport of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Survival Island
''Survival Island'', also known as ''Three'', is a 2005 erotic thriller survival film written and directed by Stewart Raffill and starring Billy Zane, Kelly Brook, and Juan Pablo Di Pace. Plot Jack and Jennifer are a wealthy couple who are yachting in the Caribbean during Christmas. One of their crew is the handsome Manuel, who is immediately found attractive by Jennifer and her friend Gail. Shortly after, Manuel is cursed by his angry ex-girlfriend Maria as he prepares to leave on the yacht. He is clearly bothered and has a difficult time fulfilling requests, particularly for Jack who becomes irritated. Manuel also begins to be infatuated with Jennifer after overhearing her having sex with Jack in their cabin. When Captain Richards confronts him, Manuel quits and throws down a rag as he storms out of the galley. The rag lands on a gas flame and causes the entire yacht to catch fire. Captain Richards is unable to control the blaze with a fire extinguisher so they abandon ship. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
