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Tabaluga (TV Series)
''Tabaluga'' is a German-Australian animated television series produced by Yoram Gross Film Studios and Yoram Gross-EM.TV, based on the character of the same name created by Peter Maffay. In this series, Tabaluga is the last of the dragons and lives in Greenland, a magical place inhabited by talking animals of many different species. Tabaluga must defend his home from Iceland, a frigid arctic tundra, ruled by the evil snowman Arktos. In Season 2, he must also deal with a searing desert, ruled by an evil sand-spirit named Humsin. The series was shown on Seven Network in Australia and ZDF in Germany. It was also shown on the Fox Family Channel from 1998 to 2001 in the United States. In the first season, there are many references to the albums. For example, the snake, Bilingua (Tabaluga und das leuchtende Schweigen) and the spider Tarantula (Tabaluga und Lilli) make one-off appearances in the series. Special mention goes to Lilli, who Tabaluga falls in love with in the third a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fantasy
Fantasy is a genre of speculative fiction that involves supernatural or Magic (supernatural), magical elements, often including Fictional universe, imaginary places and Legendary creature, creatures. The genre's roots lie in oral traditions, which later became fantasy literature, fantasy literature and drama. From the twentieth century onward, it has expanded into various media, including film, television, graphic novels, manga, animation, and video games. The expression ''fantastic literature'' is often used for this genre by Anglophone literary critics. An archaic spelling for the term is ''phantasy''. Fantasy is generally distinguished from the genres of science fiction and horror fiction, horror by an absence of scientific or macabre themes, although these can occur in fantasy. In popular culture, the fantasy genre predominantly features settings that reflect the actual Earth, but with some sense of otherness. Characteristics Many works of fantasy use magic (paranorma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tundra
In physical geography, a tundra () is a type of biome where tree growth is hindered by frigid temperatures and short growing seasons. There are three regions and associated types of tundra: #Arctic, Arctic, Alpine tundra, Alpine, and #Antarctic, Antarctic. Tundra vegetation is composed of dwarf shrubs, Cyperaceae, sedges, Poaceae, grasses, mosses, and lichens. Scattered trees grow in some tundra regions. The ecotone (or ecological boundary region) between the tundra and the forest is known as the tree line or timberline. The tundra soil is rich in nitrogen and phosphorus. The soil also contains large amounts of biomass and decomposed biomass that has been stored as methane and carbon dioxide in the permafrost, making the tundra soil a carbon sink. As global warming heats the ecosystem and causes soil thawing, the permafrost carbon cycle accelerates and releases much of these soil-contained greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, creating Climate change feedback, a feedback cycle t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orca
The orca (''Orcinus orca''), or killer whale, is a toothed whale and the largest member of the oceanic dolphin family. The only extant species in the genus '' Orcinus'', it is recognizable by its black-and-white-patterned body. A cosmopolitan species, it inhabits a wide range of marine environments, from Arctic to Antarctic regions to tropical seas. Orcas are apex predators with a diverse diet. Individual populations often specialize in particular types of prey, including fish, sharks, rays, and marine mammals such as seals, dolphins, and whales. They are highly social, with some populations forming stable matrilineal family groups (pods). Their sophisticated hunting techniques and vocal behaviors, often unique to specific groups and passed down from generation to generation, are considered to be manifestations of animal culture. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) lists the orca's conservation status as data deficient as multiple orca types ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Water Cycle
The water cycle (or hydrologic cycle or hydrological cycle) is a biogeochemical cycle that involves the continuous movement of water on, above and below the surface of the Earth across different reservoirs. The mass of water on Earth remains fairly constant over time. However, the partitioning of the water into the major reservoirs of ice, fresh water, Saline water, salt water and Atmosphere, atmospheric water is variable and depends on Climate, climatic variables. The water moves from one reservoir to another, such as from river to ocean, or from the ocean to the atmosphere due to a variety of physical and chemical processes. The processes that drive these movements, or Flux (biology), fluxes, are evaporation, transpiration, condensation, Precipitation (meteorology), precipitation, Sublimation (phase transition), sublimation, Infiltration (hydrology), infiltration, surface runoff, and subsurface flow. In doing so, the water goes through different phases: liquid, solid (ice) and W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swordfish
The swordfish (''Xiphias gladius''), also known as the broadbill in some countries, are large, highly migratory predatory fish characterized by a long, flat, pointed bill. They are the sole member of the Family (biology), family Xiphiidae. They are a popular sport fish of the billfish category. Swordfish are elongated, round-bodied, and lose all teeth and scales by adulthood. These fish are found widely in tropical and temperate parts of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans, and can typically be found from near the surface to a depth of , and exceptionally up to depths of 2,234 m. They commonly reach in length, and the maximum reported is in length and in weight. Taxonomy and etymology The swordfish is named after its long pointed, flat bill, which resembles a sword. The species name, ''Xiphias gladius'', derives from Greek Language, Greek (''xiphias'', "swordfish"), itself from (''xiphos'', "sword") and from Latin language, Latin ("sword"). This makes it superficial ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Latrodectus
''Latrodectus'' is a broadly distributed genus of spiders with several species that are commonly known as the true widows. This group is composed of those often loosely called black widow spiders, brown widow spiders, and similar spiders. However, the diversity of species is much greater. A member of the family Theridiidae, this genus contains 34 species, which include several North American "black widows" (southern Black Widow '' Latrodectus mactans'', western black widow ''Latrodectus hesperus'', and northern black widow '' Latrodectus variolus''). Besides these, North America also has the red widow '' Latrodectus bishopi'' and the brown widow ''Latrodectus geometricus'', which, in addition to North America, has a much wider geographic distribution. Elsewhere, others include the European black widow ('' Latrodectus tredecimguttatus''), the Australian redback spider (''Latrodectus hasseltii'') and the closely related New Zealand katipō (''Latrodectus katipo''), several differen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Draco Volans
''Draco volans'', also Common name, commonly known as the common flying dragon, is a species of lizard in the Family (biology), family Agamidae. www.reptile-database.org. The species is Endemism, endemic to Southeast Asia. Like other members of genus ''Draco (genus), Draco'', this species has the ability to glide using winglike lateral extensions of skin called patagium, patagia. The species is exclusively Arboreal locomotion, arboreal. Description ''D. volans'' grows to a length of up to , including the tail. The body is tan in colour with dark flecks. The patagium of the male is tan to bright orange with dark banding. The female's patagium has irregular markings rather than banding. Habitat ''D. volans'' can be found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia. It is commonly found in early second growth forests, in open secondary forest, and on forest edges. Locomotion The "wings" of ''D. volans'' are supported by its ribs, which form the skeleton of the patagia. However, it ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eberhard Prüter
Eberhard Prüter (21 January 1945 – 28 October 2014) was a German actor and voice actor. Biography Prüter became known as a live action performer and voice actor on GDR television in the 1970s to 1980s. He then emigrated to West Berlin to pursue his career. As an actor, he appeared in films like ' and series like '' Didi's Comedy Show'', both starring Dieter Hallervorden. As a voice actor, Prüter was best known for the voice of Squidward Tentacles in the German dub of ''SpongeBob SquarePants''. He was also the German voice of James in ''Tabaluga'', Count Falko von Falkenstein in '' Bibi and Tina'', Zazu in ''The Lion King'' and replaced the late Friedrich W. Bauschulte as the voice of Ludwig von Drake. Prüter died on 28 October 2014 in Berlin, aged 69. Voice roles (selection) Source: Corey Burton * 1999–2000: Mickey Mouse Works (Ludwig von Drake) * 2001–2003: House of Mouse (Ludwig von Drake) * 2001: Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed In at the House of Mous ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antagonist
An antagonist is a character in a story who is presented as the main enemy or rival of the protagonist and is often depicted as a villain.About.com, Literature: Contemporary "Antagonist." Online. 18 October 2007. * Retrieved 25 March 2015. * Retrieved on 27 March 2015. * Retrieved on 27 March 2015. * Retrieved on 27 March 2015. Etymology The English word antagonist comes from the Greek ἀνταγωνιστής – ''antagonistēs'', "opponent, competitor, villain, enemy, rival," which is derived from ''anti-'' ("against") and ''agonizesthai'' ("to contend for a prize").Types Heroes and villains The ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robyn Moore (Australian Voice Actor)
Robyn Moore (born 1950) is an Australian voice-over artist and actor who runs a motivational speaking business. Originally a primary school teacher, Moore began creating educational recordings for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation in the early 1970s, and in 1976 transitioned to voice-over work full time. Voice-over work Moore has voiced many advertisements, animated movies and television shows well known to Australians, including the "iconic" Spray'n'Wipe commercials. Moore voiced many animated Yoram Gross productions, often with frequent collaborator Keith Scott, including as the voice of Blinky Bill in the television series ''The Adventures of Blinky Bill'' and as Dot in several of the later ''Dot'' movies. She stepped into the popular 1980s radio comedy ''The Samuel Pepys Show'' with '' The Naked Vicar Show'' actors Ross Higgins and Kevin Golsby after ''Vicar'' partner Noeline Brown declined the role. Since 1986 Moore voiced all of the female characters in 7500 epi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santiago Ziesmer
Santiago Ziesmer (born 25 July 1953) is a Spanish-born German voice actor. Career Ziesmer trained in theater from 1972 to 1975 in the theater studio "Hanny Herter" in Berlin. Since 1973, he has regularly acted in theater. He has had a recurring role in the RTL Television series ''Hinter Gittern – Der Frauenknast''. Ziesmer is best known for dubbing over Jaleel White as Steve Urkel in ''Family Matters'', Ren Höek in ''The Ren & Stimpy Show'' (alongside Oliver Feld's Stimpy), and SpongeBob SquarePants in the official German dub. He is also the unofficial German dub voice of Steve Buscemi having voiced him for a majority of his movies but as of yet not being hired to be the exclusive german voice for Buscemi, the dubover voice of Ted Schmidt in ''Queer as Folk'', and the dubover voice of the Chris Rock character Pookie in the film ''New Jack City''. He is the German voices of Wakko Warner from Animaniacs and Dale Gribble from King of the Hill. He has supplied his voice to a nu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
