|
Special Relationship (Veep) ...
''Veep'' is an American political satire television comedy series created by Armando Iannucci, as a U.S. spin of the premise of his 2005 BBC series, ''The Thick of It''. The series premiered on HBO on April 22, 2012. Shot in a cinéma-vérité style, ''Veep'' stars Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Selina Meyer, the Vice President of the United States (or "Veep"), and later President of the United States, as she struggles to stay politically relevant. Series overview Episodes Season 1 (2012) Season 2 (2013) Season 3 (2014) Season 4 (2015) Season 5 (2016) Season 6 (2017) Season 7 (2019) Ratings References External links * * {{Veep Veep (TV series) Veep ''Veep'' is an American political satire comedy television series that aired on HBO from April 22, 2012, to May 12, 2019. The series was created by Armando Iannucci. The series follows Selina Meyer (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), the fictional Vice Pres ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Veep
''Veep'' is an American political satire comedy television series that aired on HBO from April 22, 2012, to May 12, 2019. The series was created by Armando Iannucci. The series follows Selina Meyer (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), the fictional Vice President of the United States, and her team as they attempt to make their mark and leave a legacy but often instead become mired in day-to-day political games. ''Veep'' received critical acclaim and won several major awards, including seven consecutive nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series, winning that award for its fourth, fifth, and sixth seasons. Its second, fourth, and sixth seasons won the Writers Guild of America Award for Television: Comedy Series, and its third season won the Television Critics Association Award for Outstanding Achievement in Comedy. Louis-Dreyfus's performance won her six consecutive Primetime Emmy Awards, three Screen Actors Guild Awards, two Critics' Choice Television Awards, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Will Smith (comedian)
William James Smith (born 8 June 1971) is an English stand-up comedian, screenwriter, novelist, actor and producer. He is the Emmy-winning creator and showrunner of the Apple TV+ drama thriller '' Slow Horses'' (2022–). He is also known for being part of the writing team of the BBC sitcom ''The Thick of It'' (2009; 2012) and its American HBO counterpart ''Veep'' (2012–16). Additionally, he starred as Phil Smith in the former. As co-writer and co-producer of the HBO sitcom ''Veep'', he was among the recipients of two Emmys and two Writers Guild of America Awards, and has received nominations for the Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy and the Producers Guild of America Award for Best Episodic Comedy. Early life and education Though born in Winchester, Hampshire, Smith grew up in Jersey and was educated there at Victoria College. His brother is the TV presenter and wine critic Olly Smith. Stand-up comedy Smith started his career in stan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uzbekistan
, image_flag = Flag of Uzbekistan.svg , image_coat = Emblem of Uzbekistan.svg , symbol_type = Emblem of Uzbekistan, Emblem , national_anthem = "State Anthem of Uzbekistan, State Anthem of the Republic of Uzbekistan" , image_map = File:Uzbekistan (centered orthographic projection).svg , map_caption = Location of Uzbekistan (green) , capital = Tashkent , coordinates = , largest_city = capital , official_languages = Uzbek language, Uzbek , languages_type = Writing system, Official script , languages = Latin Script, Latin , recognized_languages = Karakalpak language, Karakalpak , ethnic_groups = , ethnic_groups_ref = , ethnic_groups_year = 2021 , religion_ref = , religion_year = 2020 , religion = , demonym = Uzbeks, Uzbek • Demographics of Uzbekistan, Uzbekistani , ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hostage Crisis
A hostage is a person seized by an abductor in order to compel another party, one which places a high value on the liberty, well-being and safety of the person seized—such as a relative, employer, law enforcement, or government—to act, or refrain from acting, in a certain way, often under threat of serious physical harm or death to the hostage(s) after expiration of an ultimatum. The ''Encyclopædia Britannica Eleventh Edition'' defines a hostage as "a person who is handed over by one of two belligerent parties to the other or seized as security for the carrying out of an agreement, or as a preventive measure against certain acts of war." A party who seizes one or more hostages is known as a hostage-taker; if the hostages are present voluntarily, then the receiver is known as a host. In civil society, along with kidnapping for ransom and human trafficking (often willing to ransom its captives when lucrative or to trade on influence), hostage taking is a criminal activity ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
5 Broken Cameras
''5 Broken Cameras'' (; ) is a 94-minute documentary film co-directed by Palestinian Emad Burnat and Israeli Guy Davidi. It was shown at film festivals in 2011 and placed in general release by Kino Lorber in 2012. ''5 Broken Cameras'' is a first-hand account of protests in Bil'in, a West Bank village affected by the Israeli West Bank barrier. The documentary was shot almost entirely by Palestinian farmer Emad Burnat, who bought his first camera in 2005 to record the birth of his youngest son. In 2009 Israeli co-director Guy Davidi joined the project. Structured around the destruction of Burnat's cameras, the filmmakers' collaboration follows one family's evolution over five years of turmoil. The film won a 2012 Sundance Film Festival award, it won the Golden Apricot at the 2012 Yerevan International Film Festival, Armenia, for Best Documentary Film, won the 2013 International Emmy Award, and was nominated for a 2013 Academy Award. Synopsis When his fourth son, Gibreel, is born i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pig Roast
The pig (''Sus domesticus''), also called swine (: swine) or hog, is an omnivorous, domesticated, even-toed, hoofed mammal. It is named the domestic pig when distinguishing it from other members of the genus '' Sus''. Some authorities consider it a subspecies of ''Sus scrofa'' (the wild boar or Eurasian boar); other authorities consider it a distinct species. Pigs were domesticated in the Neolithic, both in China and in the Near East (around the Tigris Basin). When domesticated pigs arrived in Europe, they extensively interbred with wild boar but retained their domesticated features. Pigs are farmed primarily for meat, called pork. The animal's skin or hide is used for leather. China is the world's largest pork producer, followed by the European Union and then the United States. Around 1.5 billion pigs are raised each year, producing some 120 million tonnes of meat, often cured as bacon. Some are kept as pets. Pigs have featured in human culture since Neolithic times, ap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
North Carolina
North Carolina ( ) is a U.S. state, state in the Southeastern United States, Southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Virginia to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, South Carolina to the south, Georgia (U.S. state), Georgia to the southwest, and Tennessee to the west. The state is the List of U.S. states and territories by area, 28th-largest and List of U.S. states and territories by population, 9th-most populous of the List of states and territories of the United States, United States. Along with South Carolina, it makes up the Carolinas region of the East Coast of the United States, East Coast. At the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, the state had a population of 10,439,388. Raleigh, North Carolina, Raleigh is the state's List of capitals in the United States, capital and Charlotte, North Carolina, Charlotte is its List of municipalities in North Carolina, most populous and one of the fastest growing cities in the United States. The Charl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Addison
Christopher David Addison (born 5 November 1971) is a British comedian, writer, actor, and director. He was a panellist on several editions of TV comedy panel show '' Mock the Week''. He is known for lecture-style comedy shows, two of which he later adapted for BBC Radio 4. In addition to stand-up, Addison played Ollie Reeder in the BBC Two satire series ''The Thick of It'' (2005) and Toby Wright in its spin-off film ''In the Loop'' (2009), starred in the Sky Living comedy-drama '' Trying Again'' (2014) and appeared in three episodes of series 8 of ''Doctor Who''. He co-created and starred in the BBC Two sitcom '' Lab Rats'' (2008). On radio, he previously hosted the weekly comedy news satire show '' 7-Day Sunday'' on BBC Radio 5 Live from 2009 to 2010. In 2020 he co-created the FX parental-comedy series '' Breeders'' starring Martin Freeman. Early life Addison was born in Cardiff, Wales, to English parents and moved with his parents to Worsley, Salford, England, when he was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kevin Dunn
Kevin Dunn (born August 24, 1955) is an American character actor who has appeared in supporting roles in numerous films and television series since the 1980s. Dunn's roles include White House Communications Director Alan Reed in the political comedy '' Dave'', U.S. Army Colonel Hicks in the 1998 version of ''Godzilla'', a role he reprised for the animated adaptation of Godzilla, Alan Abernathy's father Stuart in '' Small Soldiers'', Sam Witwicky's father Ron in the ''Transformers'' film series, Oscar Galvin in the 2010 action thriller ''Unstoppable'' and misanthropic White House Chief of Staff Ben Cafferty in ''Veep''. He has also had recurring roles on ''True Detective'' in 2014 and on the TV series adaptation of '' The Mosquito Coast'' in 2021. Early life and education Dunn was born on August 24, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of John Dunn, a musician and poet, and his wife Margaret (née East), a nurse. His sister is actress/comedian Nora Dunn. He also has a brother ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gary Cole
Gary Michael Cole (born September 20, 1956) is an American actor. He began his professional acting career on stage at Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre Company in 1985. His breakout role was playing Jack 'Nighthawk' Killian in the NBC series '' Midnight Caller'' (1988–1991). Further prominent television roles include Sheriff Lucas Buck in '' American Gothic'' (1995–1996), Vice President Bob Russell in '' The West Wing'' (2003–2006), Kurt McVeigh in both '' The Good Wife'' (2010–2016) and '' The Good Fight'' (2017–2022), Kent Davison in '' Veep'' (2013–2019), and Special Agent Alden Parker in '' NCIS'' (2021–present). A prolific voice actor, Cole's voice roles include Harvey Birdman in '' Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law'' (2000–2007, 2018), Principal Shepherd in ''Family Guy'' (2000–present), Dr. James Possible in ''Kim Possible'' (2002–2007), Mayor Fred Jones Sr. in ''Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated'' (2010–2013) and Sergeant Bosco in ''Bob's Burgers'' (201 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jesse Armstrong
Jesse David Armstrong (born 13 December 1970) is a British screenwriter and producer. Known for writing for a string of several critically acclaimed British comedy series as well as satirical dramas, he has received numerous accolades including two BAFTA TV Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, three WGA Awards, and eight Emmy Awards in addition to nominations for an Academy Award and two BAFTA Film Awards. He first gained prominence co-creating the British comedy shows '' Peep Show'' (2003–2015) and '' Fresh Meat'' (2011–2016) with his writing partner Sam Bain. During this time he wrote for the political satire series '' The Thick of It'' (2005–2009) and co-wrote '' In the Loop'' (2009), the latter of which earned him Academy Award and BAFTA Award nominations for Best Adapted Screenplay. He also co-wrote the films '' Four Lions'' (2010) and '' Downhill'' (2020). He gained acclaim for creating the HBO comedy-drama series '' Succession'' (2018–2023) earning four consec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ian Martin (writer)
Ian Martin (born 1953) is an English comedy writer. Martin was a writer for the BBC series ''The Thick of It''. He was hired in 2005 for Series 1 of the political satire by the show's creator, Armando Iannucci, in a role described as "swearing consultant", and later became a full member of the writing team. He won an Emmy for his writing across five series of ''Veep'' and was BAFTA nominated for co-writing ''The Death of Stalin''. Early life Martin was born in London and has lived in Lancaster since 1988, where half of his descendants now reside. Career Martin edits the satirical website martian.fm. He is a weekly columnist for the ''Architects' Journal'' and a regular contributor to ''The Guardian'' newspaper. Other credits include writing additional material for the 2009 Oscar-nominated film ''In the Loop,'' the 2007 Armando Iannucci-created series ''Time Trumpet'' and several series of the radio show ''Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive''. He is the author of ''The Coalition ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
