|
Terrence Winter
Terence Patrick Winter (born October 2, 1960) is an American writer and producer of television and film. He was the creator, writer, and executive producer of the HBO television series ''Boardwalk Empire'' (2010–2014). Before creating ''Boardwalk Empire'', Winter was a writer and executive producer for the HBO television series ''The Sopranos'', from the show's second to sixth and final season (2000–2007). In 2013, Winter wrote the screenplay to Martin Scorsese's '' The Wolf of Wall Street'' for which he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. He was also the co-creator, writer and executive producer of another HBO television drama series, ''Vinyl'' (2016), which ran for one season. He is an executive producer and writer on the Paramount+ crime series ''Tulsa King'' with Taylor Sheridan. Early life and education Winter was born in New York City. He grew up in a working-class family in Marine Park, Brooklyn. He went to a vocational high school in B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New York University
New York University (NYU) is a private university, private research university in New York City, New York, United States. Chartered in 1831 by the New York State Legislature, NYU was founded in 1832 by Albert Gallatin as a Nondenominational Christianity, non-denominational all-male institution near New York City Hall, City Hall based on a curriculum focused on a secular education. The university moved in 1833 and has maintained its main campus in Greenwich Village surrounding Washington Square Park. Since then, the university has added an engineering school in Brooklyn's MetroTech Center and graduate schools throughout Manhattan. NYU is one of the largest private universities in the United States by enrollment, with a total of 51,848 enrolled students in 2021. It is one of the most applied-to schools in the country and admissions are considered selective. NYU's main campus in New York City is organized into ten undergraduate schools, including the New York University College ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Great Defender (TV Series)
''The Great Defender'' is an American drama television series created by Frank Renzulli. The series stars Michael Rispoli, Peter Krause, Kelly Rutherford, Rhoda Gemignani and Richard Kiley. The series aired on Fox from March 5, 1995, to July 31, 1995. Cast *Michael Rispoli as Lou Frischetti * Peter Krause as Crosby Caufield III *Kelly Rutherford Kelly Rutherford (born November 6, 1968) is an American actress. She is known for her television roles as Stephanie "Sam" Whitmore on the NBC daytime soap opera '' Generations'' (1989–1991), as Megan Lewis on the Fox primetime soap opera '' ... as Frankie Collett * Rhoda Gemignani as Pearl Frischetti * Richard Kiley as Jason DeWitt Episodes References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Great Defender (TV series), The 1990s American drama television series 1995 American television series debuts 1995 American television series endings American English-language television shows Fox Broadcasting Company television d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pine Barrens (The Sopranos)
"Pine Barrens" is an episode of the HBO series ''The Sopranos''; it is the 11th of the show's third season and the 37th overall. The teleplay was written by Terence Winter from a story idea by Winter and Tim Van Patten. It was the first of four episodes for the series directed by Steve Buscemi and originally aired on May 6, 2001. The episode has been widely praised. Starring * James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano * Lorraine Bracco as Dr. Jennifer Melfi * Edie Falco as Carmela Soprano * Michael Imperioli as Christopher Moltisanti * Dominic Chianese as Corrado Soprano, Jr. * Steven Van Zandt as Silvio Dante * Tony Sirico as Paulie Gualtieri * Jamie-Lynn Sigler as Meadow Soprano * Robert Iler as Anthony Soprano, Jr. * Drea de Matteo as Adriana La Cerva * * Aida Turturro as Janice Soprano * * Steven R. Schirripa as Bobby Baccalieri ''* = credit only'' Guest starring * Tom Aldredge as Hugh De Angelis * Vitali Baganov as Valery * Jason Cerbone as Jackie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edgar Award
The Edgar Allan Poe Awards, popularly called the Edgars, are presented every year by the Mystery Writers of America which is based in New York City. Named after American writer Edgar Allan Poe (1809–1849), a pioneer in the genre, the awards honor the best in mystery fiction, non-fiction, television, film, and theater published or produced in the previous year. Active author categories Robert L. Fish Memorial Award The Robert L. Fish Memorial Award was established in 1984 to honor the best first mystery short story by an American author. The winners are listed below. Lilian Jackson Braun Award The Lilian Jackson Braun Award, established in 2022 in honor of Lilian Jackson Braun, is presented for the "best full-length, contemporary cozy mystery." G. P. Putnam's Sons Sue Grafton Memorial Award The G. P. Putnam's Sons Sue Grafton Memorial Award was established in 2019 to honor Sue Grafton and is presented to "the best novel in a series featuring a female protagonist." ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Writers Guild Award
The Writers Guild of America Awards is an award for film, television, and radio writing including both fiction and non-fiction categories given by the Writers Guild of America, East and Writers Guild of America West since 1949. Eligibility The screen awards are for films that were exhibited theatrically during the preceding calendar year. The television awards are for series that were produced and aired between December 1 and November 30, regardless of how many episodes aired during this time period. Additionally, scripts must be produced under the jurisdiction of the WGA or under a collective bargaining agreement in Canada, Republic of Ireland, Ireland, New Zealand, or the United Kingdom. Lifetime achievement awards Each year at the awards, two lifetime achievement awards are presented. One is for screenwriting, and the other is for TV writing: * Laurel Award for TV Writing Achievement * Laurel Award for Screenwriting Achievement Categories (As of 2023) ;Film * Writers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tim Van Patten
Timothy Van Patten (born June 10, 1959) is an American television director, actor, screenwriter, and producer. He has received numerous accolades including two Emmy Awards, a Peabody Award, and two Directors Guild of America Awards as well as nominations for two BAFTA Awards. Patten received two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Limited Series for the HBO limited series '' The Pacific'' (2010), and Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series for the HBO drama series '' Boardwalk Empire'' episode " To the Lost" (2012). He also received Emmy nominations for his work on '' Sex and the City'', ''The Sopranos'', and ''Game of Thrones''. Patten also directed episodes for '' Deadwood'', ''Rome'', and ''The Wire''. He directed the Netflix series '' Black Mirror'' episode " Hang the DJ" (2018), and the HBO legal drama series '' Perry Mason'' (2020). Patten started his career as an actor portraying Mario "Salami" Pettrino on '' The White Shadow'' from 1978 to 1981. He also played t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walk Like A Man (The Sopranos)
"Walk Like a Man" is the 82nd episode of the HBO television series ''The Sopranos'', the fifth episode of the second half of the show's sixth season, and the 17th episode of the season overall. The episode centers around a power struggle between Christopher Moltisanti and Paulie Gualtieri, while Tony and Carmela Soprano attempt to help A.J. through a depression bout. Written and directed by executive producer Terence Winter in his directorial debut, it originally aired on May 6, 2007. Leading the U.S. cable television ratings for the week, the episode was watched by 7.16 million viewers upon its premiere. Critics praised the character development, acting, and directing. Starring * James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano * Lorraine Bracco as Dr. Jennifer Melfi * Edie Falco as Carmela Soprano * Michael Imperioli as Christopher Moltisanti * Dominic Chianese as Corrado Soprano, Jr.* * Steven Van Zandt as Silvio Dante * Tony Sirico as Paulie Gualtieri * Robert Iler as Anthony So ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The PJs
''The PJs'' is an American adult stop motion-animated black sitcom created by Eddie Murphy, Larry Wilmore, and Steve Tompkins for Fox. It portrays life in an urban public housing project. The series starred Eddie Murphy, and it was produced by Imagine Television by Ron Howard and Brian Grazer, The Murphy Company and Will Vinton Studios in association with Touchstone Television (seasons 1–2), marking the show as Disney's first adult animated series; and Warner Bros. Television (season 3). The original run of the series debuted on Fox on January 10, 1999. On January 12, the second episode aired in its regular Tuesday night time slot, following ''King of the Hill''. The series was moved to The WB for its third season and the series ended on May 20, 2001. The title is an abbreviation for "the projects", referring to the show's public housing highrise. Summary 43 episodes aired during the show's run of 2 years and 4 months. Each took over 2 months to produce, owing to the labo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DiResta
''DiResta'' is an American sitcom which premiered on UPN on October 5, 1998, on its Monday schedule. It was cancelled after its March 1, 1999 airing. The show was named for stand-up comedian John DiResta; this was his first television venture. The series was described by ''Entertainment Weekly'' as "A transit cop, his funny job, and his funny family." On the week of November 2–8, 1998, it was the lowest rated non-Pax TV show aired. Cast * John Diresta as Off. John Diresta * Leila Kenzle as Kate Diresta * Joe Guzaldo as Sgt. Kazmerek * Sandra Purpuro as Off. Liz Labella * David Batiste as Cal * Erik Palladino as Tully * Karle Warren as Anna Diresta * Ruairi Kenna and Sean Kenna as Dakota Diresta * Robert Costanzo Robert Jason Costanzo (born October 20, 1942) is an American film, television and voice actor. A character actor with an acting career spanning over 40 years, he is often found playing surly New York City types on both sides of the law, and mixe ... as Vic Direst ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Murder
Murder is the unlawful killing of another human without justification or valid excuse committed with the necessary intention as defined by the law in a specific jurisdiction. ("The killing of another person without justification or excuse, especially the crime of killing a person with malice aforethought or with recklessness manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life.") This state of mind may, depending upon the jurisdiction, distinguish murder from other forms of unlawful homicide, such as manslaughter. Manslaughter is killing committed in the absence of ''malice'',This is "malice" in a technical legal sense, not the more usual English sense denoting an emotional state. See malice (law). such as in the case of voluntary manslaughter brought about by reasonable provocation, or diminished capacity. ''Involuntary'' manslaughter, where it is recognized, is a killing that lacks all but the most attenuated guilty intent, recklessness. Most societies conside ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
