In April, the BBC announced that who would be replacing Adrian Chiles on the One Show for Fridays, which ultimately led to him quitting the BBC for a four-year deal with ITV?

From the North...: I Always Wanted To Be Free I Always Wanted To Be Free The latest Absolutely Fabulous revival will lead BBC1's festive line up, it has been announced. The Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley sitcom, which has been revived for two twentieth anniversary specials, is expected to feature in the channel's Christmas Day schedule alongside Doctor Who, EastEnders and Strictly Come Dancing. Personally, yer actual Keith Telly Topping has never found Ab Fab quite as thigh-slappingly amusing as many other people but, it is very popular, admittedly. David Jason's first new BBC comedy in twenty years, The Royal Bodyguard, will also be broadcast over the winter period. Despite The Royle Family taking a break this Christmas, actress Sue Johnston will still be seen on BBC1 in one-off comedy Lapland. Elsewhere, Ray Winstone, Gillian Anderson and David Suchet star in an adaptation of Great Expectations, while Stephen Fry, Victoria Wood and Christopher Eccleston lend their considerable talents to The Borrowers. or, rather, Fry and Eccleston lend their considerable talents and Wood lends her 'n talent what-so-bloody-ever' to the gig. Can't stand that full-of-her-own-importance woman and her wretched, laugh-free comedy. Doctor Who stars Matt Smith and Karen Gillan have revealed what most of us kind of expected anyway, that they are 'in the dark' about the much-talked-about-but-don't-hold-your-breath proposed movie adaptation. It was reported last week that Harry Potter director David Yates is hoping to make a 'radical' film reboot of the BBC's popular family SF drama. 'I have absolutely no idea what it will be about,' Smith told host Fearne Cotton on her Radio 1 show. 'We're not really anything to do with it.' The actor added that he had 'no clue' the film was in development until it was announced, explaining that both he and co-star Gillan had 'read [the news] in the paper. There's always rumours about a Doctor Who film,' suggested Gillan, who plays companion Amy Pond. 'I remember them saying that Johnny Depp was going to be the Doctor a couple of years ago.' Both actors went on to say that they 'doubt' they will appear in any potential Doctor Who film. That is, of course, if such a project were ever to see the light of day. Which, this blogger still considers to be highly unlikely. As my old mate Peter Linford recently noted, 'you can accurately age Doctor Who fans by how many different unmade Doctor Who movie proposals they can remember!' British TV productions have won five awards at the International Emmys in the US, including best actress for Julie Walters. She was honoured for her BAFTA-winning portrayal of Mo Mowlam in Channel Four's Mo, a biopic about the late politician. Christopher Eccleston was named best actor for his role in Jimmy McGovern's Accused on BBC1, which also won best drama series. Each episode told the story of a character who ends up in court. Eccleston played a plumber who found twenty thousand smackers in the back of a cab but was arrested after it turned out the money was forged. Gareth Malone Goes to Glyndebourne won best arts programme. The series, about a group of teenagers training to star in a new opera for the world renowned Glyndebourne opera house, was produced by Twenty Twenty Television for BBC2. Twenty Twenty also won the non-scripted entertainment award for The World's Strictest Parents, which aired on BBC3. Lady Gaga made a surprise appearance at the ceremony, which was hosted by actor Jason Priestley at the Hilton hotel in New York. The singer presented an honorary prize to American Idol's executive producer, Nasty Nigel Lythgoe, another British export. Albeit, one that we're somewhat less proud of than, say, Julie Walters or Chris Eccleston. Gaga said Lythgoe was her favourite TV executive - he returned the compliment, describing her as 'the most creatively talented woman in showbusiness right now.' Do you two need a room, or what? Chile won its first international Emmy for children's programme, What Is Your Dream? Belgium won best comedy series for Benidorm Bastards, a controversi


Which singer was given an eight-week sentence for crashing his car into a branch of photographic store Snappy Snaps while under the influence of cannabis in July.

George Michael jailed for eight weeks for drug driving - BBC News BBC News George Michael jailed for eight weeks for drug driving 14 September 2010 Close share panel Media captionThe BBC's Lizo Mzimba: ''He actually seemed shocked'' George Michael has been given an eight-week sentence for crashing his car while under the influence of cannabis. He was also fined £1,250 at Highbury Corner Magistrates Court in London and given a five-year driving ban. The 47-year-old singer was arrested in July in Hampstead, north London after driving his Range Rover into a branch of photographic store Snappy Snaps. Last month he pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of drugs and possessing cannabis. The singer was told then that his offences were "a serious matter" and that he could face imprisonment. Michael is expected to serve four weeks in prison. The pop star was greeted by a horde of photographers as he arrived at court earlier. In 2007 he admitted another charge of driving while unfit through use of drugs at Brent Magistrates Court in London. Michael was found slumped at the wheel of his car in the early hours of 4 July having crashed it into the store frontage. He was arrested and taken to Hampstead police station, where he was found to be carrying cannabis cigarettes. Michael shot to fame as half of pop duo Wham! before embarking on a successful career as a solo artist. GEORGE MICHAEL'S LEGAL HISTORY April 1998 Arrested in LA for "engaging in a lewd act" in a public toilet. Ordered to pay a $810 fine and 80 hours community service. February 2006 Arrested for possession of Class C drugs. Cautioned and released. June 2007 Charged with driving while unfit through drugs. Given a two-year driving ban and 100 hours community service. September 2008 Arrested for possession of Class A and C drugs. Cautioned and released. August 2010 Charged with driving under the influence of drugs and possession of Class B drugs. Given six-month interim driving ban until sentencing. September 2010 Sentenced to eight weeks in prison, fined £1,250 and given a five-year driving ban. George Michael's brushes with the legal system The singer - whose real name is Georgios Panayiotou - has made no secret of his long-time use of cannabis. The BBC's Lizo Mzimba was in court and said Michael had "gasped" when his sentence was passed down. Earlier his barrister said the singer was trying to get his life back on track and had started writing new material. "For the first time in many years he has started writing again," said Mukul Chawla QC. "His creativity, so long hampered by his drug dependence, is re-emerging." District Judge John Perkins told the singer he had taken a "dangerous and unpredictable mix" of prescription drugs and cannabis. "I accept entirely that you have shown remorse for the offence, that you are ashamed of it, that you admitted it," he added. "With regret," however, he said he had no alternative in this case but to give him a custodial sentence. "It does not appear that you took proper steps to deal with what is clearly an addiction to cannabis," he told the singer.


On which Australian TV show in September, was the wrong winner accidentally announced during its live final?

Wrong winner announced on Australian model show - BBC News BBC News Media playback is unsupported on your device Wrong winner announced on Australian model show 29 September 2010 Last updated at 11:48 BST TV show Australia's Next Top Model announced the wrong winner during the live final of its sixth series. Presenter Sarah Murdoch crowned Kelsey Martinovich the winner before interrupting her acceptance speech to say there had been a mistake and the real winner was, in fact, 18-year-old Amanda Ware.


In November, which film (full title) broke UK box office records; Biggest 3-day opening, biggest single day in ticket sales and biggest Friday, Saturday & Sunday openings?

HARRY POTTER FINALE $475.5M PHENOM! Magically Shatters Records For Biggest Domestic & International & Global Cume  | Deadline HARRY POTTER FINALE $475.5M PHENOM! Magically Shatters Records For Biggest Domestic & International & Global Cume North American box office SATURDAY PM/SUNDAY AM: 9TH UPDATE: As Warner Bros Pictures President of Domestic Distribution Dan Fellman gushed about all the records being set, “These numbers are amazing.” Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows – Part 2 flew to $92.1M in the U.S. and Canada Friday (including that record-setting $43.5M from midnight showings) and $44.2M Saturday and an estimated $33.6M Sunday helped by higher 3D ticket prices. Friday crushed the record for best single-day box office, best Friday box office. But the wizards didn’t break the Saturday record of $51.3M set by 2D-only Spider-Man 3 on its second day of release. However, HP‘s franchise finale definitely shatterered the biggest 3-day weekend ever with $168.5M to beat the other gold standard 2D-only Dark Knight‘s $158.4M. And the good news just kept coming. Part 2 scored an overall CinemaScore of ‘A’. Overseas, the franchise finale grossed $307M with 34M admissions from over 20K screens in 59 countries. That’s the biggest international opening weekend of all time ahead of $260.4M’s Pirates Of The Caribbean 4 which is a 3D-to-3D comparison. Approximately 45% of the total screen count was 3D and accounted for about 61% of the box office. Led by record-breaking grosses in the UK ($36.6M) and Australia ($26.7M), all markets have performed exceedingly well, including Germany ($25.7M), France ($23.9M) and Japan ($21.5M). Globally, it also broke the IMAX opening weekend record with a worldwide gross of $23.5M, which includes setting a new record in North America with $15.5M. That makes for a worldwide total of $475.5M, yet another record besting the previous crown holder $394M set by 2D-only Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince. Warner Bros President of International Distribution, Veronika Kwan-Rubinek“Harry Potter is truly a cultural phenomenon the world over. Whether in German, French, Japanese, Russian, or any language, international audiences have embraced the Harry Potter films over the years, with the powerful finale punctuating just how special the property is. We congratulate everyone associated with the films on this monumental achievement.” Added Fellman: “These numbers are amazing, but they are only part of the story. It is impossible to quantify how thrilled and grateful we all are that both critics and audiences — especially loyal Harry Potter fans — continue to support the film. This is the culmination of an extraordinary decade, and a reflection of the hard work and dedication of many, many people on both sides of the camera, beginning with the brilliant J.K. Rowling, as well as producer David Heyman. We applaud them all.” Here’s the TOP 10: 1. Harry Potter/Hallows, Pt 2 – 3D (Warner Bros) NEW [4,375 Theaters] Friday $92.1M, Saturday $42.8M, Weekend $168.5M International $307M, Worldwide Cume $475.5M 2. Transformers 3 – 3D (Paramount) Week 3 [3,917 Theaters] Friday $6.3M, Saturday $9.8M, Weekend $21.2M, Cume $302.8M First movie of the year to gross $300M at the domestic box office. 3. Horrible Bosses (New Line/Warner Bros) Week 2 [3,134 Theaters] Friday $5.4M, Saturday $6.9M, Weekend $17.6M (-38%), Cume $60M Excellent hold… 4. Zookeeper (Sony) Week 2 [3,482 Theaters] Friday $3.8M, Saturday $5.1M, Weekend $12.3M (-39%), Cume $42.3M Great hold… 5. Cars 2 – 3D (Disney) Week 4 [3,249 Theaters] Friday $2.4M, Saturday $3.4M, Weekend $8.3M, Cume $165.3M After picking up another international weekend of $12.4Min release in 28 territories representing 44% of the international market, the global cume is now $311.9M. 6. Winnie The Pooh (Disney) NEW [2,405 Theaters] Friday $2.9M, Saturday $2.6M, Weekend $8M What a shame, considering it received an ‘A-‘ CinemaScore and 91% positive reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. 7. Bad Teacher (Sony) Week 4 [2,659 Theaters] Friday $1.6M, Saturday $2.1M, Weekend $5.2M, Cume $88.5M 8. Larry C


Haggis is a national delicacy of which country?

What is a Haggis? Electric Scotland's Classified Directory What is a Haggis   ? A haggis is a small animal native to   Scotland. Well when I say animal, actually it's a bird with vestigial wings - like the   ostrich. Because the habitat of the haggis in exclusively mountainous, and because it is   always found on the sides of Scottish mountains, it has evolved a rather strange gait. The   poor thing has only three legs, and each leg is a different length - the result of this is   that when hunting haggis, you must get them on to a flat plain - then they are very easy   to catch - they can only run round in circles. After   catching your haggis, and dispatching it in time honoured fashion, it is cooked in boiling   water for a period of time, then served with tatties and neeps (and before you ask, that's   potatoes and turnips). The haggis is considered a great delicacy in Scotland, and   as many of your compatriots will tell you, it tastes great - many visitors from the US   have been known to ask for second helpings of haggis! The noise haggis make during the mating season gave rise to   that other great Scottish invention, the bagpipes. Many other countries have tried to establish breeding   colonies of haggis, but to no avail - it's something about the air and water in Scotland,   which once the haggis is removed from that environment, they just pine away. A little known fact about the haggis is its aquatic ability   - you would think that with three legs of differing lengths, the poor wee beastie wouldn't   be very good at swimming, but as some of the Scottish hillsides have rather spectacular   lakes on them, over the years, the haggis has learned to swim very well. When in water, it   uses its vestigial wings to propel itself forward, and this it can do at a very reasonable   speed. Haggis are by nature very playful creatures, and when   swimming, very often swim in a group - a bit like ducks - where the mother will swim   ahead, and the youngsters follow in a line abreast. This is a very interesting phenomenon   to watch, as it looks something like this : __---                  / /                 / /      /-\ /-\ /-\ /-\ / / The long neck of the mother keeping a watchful eye for   predators. This does however confuse some people, who, not knowing   about the haggis, can confuse it with the other great indigenous Scottish inhabitant, the   Loch Ness Monster, or Nessie as she's affectionately known, who looks more like this : __---                  / /                 / /    \\ /-\ /-\ /-\ /-\ / / From a distance, I'm sure you'll agree, the tourist can   easily mistake a family of haggis out for their daily swim, as Nessie, this of course   gives rise to many more false sightings, but is inherently very good for the tourist   industry in Scotland. The largest known recorded haggis (caught in 1893 by a   crofter at the base of Ben Lomond), weighed 25 tons. In the water, haggis have been known to reach speeds of up   to 35 knots, and therfore coupled with their amazing agility in this environment, are   extremely difficult to catch, however, if the hunter can predict where the haggis will   land, a good tip is to wait in hiding on the shore, beacuse when they come out of the   water, they will inevitably run round in circles to dry themselves off. This process, especially with the larger haggis, gives rise   to another phenomenon - circular indentations in the ground, and again, these have been   mistaken by tourists as the landing sites of UFOs. I hope this clears up some of the misconceptions about the   Haggis, that rare and very beautiful beastie of the Scottish Highlands (and very tasty   too). I have included here as much factual material as possible,   although there are many gaps in this subject, and some of the information has to be mere   speculation. No-one has as yet been able to ascertain the sex of   captured Haggis, and partially because o


Madeira Wine is a product of which country?

Madeira : The Whisky Exchange FREE UK standard delivery on orders over £100 Madeira Madeira is a fortified wine made on a small volcanic island in the Atlantic about 500 miles from the coast of Portugal of which it is a province. The styles of wine produced vary from dry to lusciously sweet and the best examples can age for more than a century. Discover more » Madeira Traditionally, Madeira wine is made from one of the following four ‘noble’ varieties: Sercial, Verdelho, Bual and Malvasia, although blends and commercial styles are made using the Tinta Negra Mole variety or American hybrid varieties. These four primary grapes all produce quite different styles of wine which range from dry to sweet. Due to the production methods for Madeira, once it’s opened, it has the benefit of lasting for many months without losing quality. Madeira is exceptionally long lasting – once opened, a bottle will stay drinkable for several months Madeira is a fortified wine, although the time of fortification varies depending on the variety. Sercial and Verdelho are fermented until almost dry then fortified, whereas Bual and Malvasia are fortified early in the fermentation to retain a certain level of sweetness. The method now commonly used to age Madeira is partially due to ships transporting the wine across the sea. Sailors found that the wines tasted better after a long journey at sea, with the Madeira sitting in wooden casks and being slowly heated by the sun. After a while, winemakers came up with a technique to replicate this ageing process called the estufa system. Styles Standard Blend Due to the rarity of the four noble varieties, much of the Madeira produced is made up from Tinta Negra Mole, or American hybrid varieties. Many of the blends labelled as Dry, Medium, or Sweet come from a blend of these American hybrids. Sercial Serial is a very slow-ripening grape, often only getting to around 10% abv. In its youth, the wine is tart, dry and acidic. The ageing and fortification is what provides the real depth of flavour in these wines, providing flavours of almonds, nuts, dried fruit, citrus and fruit cake, but countered with a streak of acidity. Verdelho A quicker ripening grape than Sercial, Verdelhos tend to be medium-dry. Characteristically, these wines are high in acidity and and are nutty and smoky, with flavours like lemon drops, orange and grapefruit. Bual This variety ripens quicker than Sercial and Verdelho, and the wines are usually medium-sweet wine, but again, are balanced with fresh acidity. Bual Madeiras typically show notes of dark, rich fruits, raisin, Christmas cake and candied peel. Malmsey From the Malvasia variety, this is the sweetest style of Madeira, but the sweetness doesn’t dominate, thanks to the balancing acidity. This acidity and its resilience to oxidisation means these can last more than a century either in cask or bottle. Terms Solera Wines Now a prohibited method of ageing, these are Madeiras aged using the solera method, more traditionally seen in sherry production. Some old bottlings can still be found, however. Colheita Colheitas are essentially a young frasqueira (vintage) from a single year and aged for a minimum of five years in cask, except for Sercial, which is aged for seven years. Frasqueira The official term for vintage Madeira; these wines must come from a single year’s harvest, and are aged for a minimum of 20 years, although many are aged for much longer. Did you know? Madeira was used to toast the Declaration of Independence in 1776. In mainland Portugal, the Sercial grape is known as Esgana Cao, which means ‘dog strangler’. Vintage Madeira is so resilient of oxidation that many ships stored the bottles upright to avoid a potentially tainted cork from damaging the wine. Typical Character and Style of Madeira Hazelnut


In which country did chop suey originate?

Chop Suey - History of chop suey, facts about its American origin An extensive selection of free magazines and other publications CHOP SUEY - History and Origin Chop suey consists of small pieces of meat, chicken or shrimp stir-fried with celery, onions, bean sprouts, water chestnuts, mushrooms and/or other vegetables, and served over rice, usually with soy sauce. Chop suey is supposedly not Chinese, but is a Chinese American dish which originated in the mid to late 19th century, either with Chinese laborers working on the U.S. transcontinental railroad, Chinese immigrants in San Francisco, or Chinese ambassador Li Hung Chang’s cooks while he was visiting New York.  More recent information suggests that it originated in the Toisan region of China. Legend and History Legend has it that, while he was visiting New York City, Chinese ambassador Li Hung Chang's cooks invented the dish for his American guests at a dinner on August 29, 1896. Composed of celery, bean sprouts, and meat in a tasty sauce, the dish was supposedly created to satisfy both Chinese and American tastes. The Chinese diplomat was trying to create good relations with the U.S. And you know the old saying, "The way to a person's heart is through his or her stomach!" But is this legend true? Whether or not the tale is entirely true, Li Hung Chang definitely influenced the creation of chop suey. When Chang visited the U.S. in August 1896, cheering Americans lined the streets hoping to catch a glimpse of this important visitor and his famous yellow jacket. Children decorated their bicycles with yellow streamers to catch the ambassador's attention. As the guest of honor at grand feasts and elegant banquets, Chang declined the fancy food and champagne that was offered to him and ate only meals specially prepared by his personal chefs. In reality, chop suey was probably not invented by Li Hung Chang's chefs, but America's fascination with this royal visitor from Asia and his team of personal chefs gave rise to new interest in Chinese cooking. After 1896, Americans began to visit Chinese restaurants in large numbers for the first time. A chop suey fad swept big cities such as New York and San Francisco. Questioning the origins of the chop suey story, scholars suspect restaurant owners used the popular ambassador's name to inspire interest in a Chinese dish adapted for Americans. Newspaper owners used the same strategy to sell more papers. The New York Journal took advantage of Li Hung Chang's popularity to claim in an advertising poster, "Li Hung Chang Never Misses the Sunday Journal." Library of Congress, America's Library Website


Red Stripe beer comes from which country?

Judge: Beer Drinkers Can’t Sue Red Stripe For “Jamaican Style” Beer Brewed In The U.S. – Consumerist fun with labels labels red stripe beer lawsuits Just because something is made in another country’s style, does that mean it has to actually be produced in that foreign land? Not necessarily, a judge said recently in dismissing a potential class action lawsuit accusing Red Stripe of false advertising, among other things, because its “Jamaican style lager” has been made right here in the United States since 2012. U.S. District Judge Barry Ted Moskowitz said beer drinkers can’t sue Diageo-Guinness for labeling its Red Stripe brew with terms like “Jamaican Style Lager” and “The Taste of Jamaica,” despite the fact that it’s produced in Latrobe, Pa., by City Brewing Co., reports Courthouse News Service . The two plaintiffs had sued claiming they bought Red Stripe because of those labels, and were seeking class certification and damages for false advertising, unfair competition, business law violations, and negligent and intentional misrepresentation. “(T)he Court finds that a reasonable customer would not be misled by the visible packaging into believing that Red Stripe is brewed in Jamaica with Jamaican ingredients,” Moskowitz wrote in dismissing the complaint without prejudice. “The mere fact that the word ‘Jamaica’ and ‘Jamaican’ appear on the packaging is not sufficient to support a conclusion that consumers would be confused regarding the origin and ingredients of the beer.” In his ruling he cited Forschner Group, Inc. v. Arrow Trading Co. , in which the Second Circuit held that the phrase “Swiss Army knife cannot fairly be read to mean “made in Switzerland.” Moskowitz concluded that although the plaintiffs can’t state a claim for deception or misrepresentation based on the Red Stripe bottle labels or packaging for the 12-packs or 6-packs, they can amend their complaint to assert claims based on other facts, and file it again within 15 days. Red Stripe was first brewed in Jamaica starting in 1938, and was imported to the U.S. starting in 1985. The company that owned the rights before Diageo-Guiness moved production to Pennsylvania in 2012.


From which country does Stella Artois come?

Stella Artois | Beer Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Stella Artois Logo 2015 Stella Artois brewery in Leuven Stella Artois is a 5.2% ABV global lager first brewed in Leuven, Belgium in 1926 as a Christmas brew, and named Stella after the Latin for "star." [1] Although Belgium is best known internationally for its ales, the so-called "table beers," the bottom-fermented pilsner lagers such as Stella Artois head the list for domestic consumption, making up almost 75% of Belgian beer production. Stella is promoted as an international brand by its brewer, InBev . In its home market of Belgium, however, it is marketed, priced and sold as a regular lager. It is brewed in Belgium and the United Kingdom , as well as other countries, including Australia . Much of the Stella Artois exported from Europe is currently produced at the InBev Brewery in Belgium, and packaged in the Beck's brewery in Bremen, Germany . The Anno 1366 on the Stella Artois logo refers to the origin of brewing in the city of Leuven. The city's tax records dated 1366 mention the existence of a local brewpub called Den Hoorn, ('Hoorn' in Flemish meaning 'Horn' in English, as is represented in the logo on the beer label). The name Artois was coupled to the brewery in 1708, when new owner Sebastian Artois achieved the title of Master Brewer . The frame that surrounds the name Stella Artois on the label refers to the traditional style of window frame found in Flemish architecture. Stella Artois is available on draught and in several packaged sizes, including a 275 ml bottle, 284 ml bottle, a 330 ml bottle, a 440 ml can, a 50cl can, a pint size can known as "La Grande Biere" (568 ml), 66 cl bottle, 70 cl bottle and a 1-liter bottle. Contents 1366 - Records of taxes exist on Leuven's Den Horen Brewery, a brewery that is still in existence today. 1708 - Sebastian Artois becomes the master brewer at Den Horen. 1717 - Sebastian Artois gives his name to the brewery. 1926 - Stella Artois was launched initially as a seasonal beer especially for the Christmas holiday market. 1930 - The first Stella Artois beer is exported to the European market. 1960 - 1 million hectoliters of Stella Artois is produced annually for the first time. 1993 - InBev open a new fully automated brewery in Leuven. 2006 - Total production volume reaches over 10 million hectoliters annually. Advertising Edit For some time, Stella Artois' advertising slogan in the United Kingdom was "Reassuringly Expensive". The UK television advertising campaigns became known for their distinctive style of imitating European cinema and their leitmotiv inspired by Giuseppe Verdi's La forza del destino. The campaigns began with a series of adverts based on Jean de Florette, moving on to other genres including war movies, silent comedy and even surrealism (for which the slogan was changed to "Reassuringly Elephants"). They have used notable movie directors such as Jonathan Glazer, and their aim was to portray the drink in a context of sophisticated European culture. During 2007, the "reassuringly expensive" slogan was dropped, and the word "Stella" has been avoided in the advertisements. This has been seen as a reaction to the lager's perceived connection with aggression and binge-drinking in the United Kingdom, where it is nicknamed "wife beater". [2] In Belgium, Stella Artois is promoted as Mijn thuis is waar mijn Stella staat and Chez moi, c'est près de ma Stella (My home is where my Stella is). Interestingly, in Belgium, Stella is sold as a regular lager and does not enjoy the more flattering reputation it has abroad. Stella Artois is also brewed in Abbotsford, Melbourne by Carlton & United Beverages for the Australian market under license from InBev. Stella Artois has had a long association with film. Dating back to 1994 (in the UK), the beer has organized a range of events as well as TV sponsorship of Channel 4 films and a website. Most recently the beer brand has adopted the new identity - Studio Artois. Stella Artois has been a primary sponsor of the film festivals at Cannes and Sundance. In May 2008, an advertisi


What does the Bible say about the woman Lilith? What does the Bible say about the woman Lilith? Save Subscribe While the name Lilith does not even appear in the Bible, some have suggested that she was Adam’s first wife. The Genesis account records that Eve was formed from one of Adam’s ribs. Both were created on the same day ( Gen. 1:26-28 ). That evening, God presented her to Adam and they were married. Further proof of the fallacy of Lilith lies in the meaning of Eve’s name: “mother of all living” ( Gen. 3:20 ). Besides Adam, no other human beings existed. The concept of Lilith comes from Gnostic legends. Gnostics misinterpreted many parts of the Bible. They based their false concepts on myth and legend, as is the case with Lilith. The Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary defines Lilith as: A female figure who in rabbinic legend is Adam’s first wife, is supplanted by Eve, and becomes an evil spirit; A famous witch in medieval demonology. There is no authority or validity in the idea that Adam had a wife prior to the creation of Eve. Lilith is a rabbinic legend with roots in medieval demonology. The Bible is the source of authority and clearly states that Eve was Adam’s “first wife.” Next Question & Answer:


Athlete Florence Griffith Joyner was commonly known by what nickname?

Florence Griffith Joyner Florence Griffith Joyner The World's Fastest Woman™ Florence Griffith Joyner One of the most memorable moments of the 20th century was when Florence Griffith Joyner became an Olympic track and field champion during the 1988 Seoul games. Read More World Records Flo Jo earned two world records, one in the 100 Meter, and the 200 Meter. Both in 1988.


Who was the first female governor of Alaska?

Sarah Palin Biography (State Governor) Best known as: John McCain's vice-presidential candidate in 2008 Name at birth: Sarah Louise Heath Sarah Palin, the first female governor of Alaska, was John McCain 's running mate in the U.S. presidental elections of 2008. Sarah Palin was born in Idaho but moved to Alaska with her family when she was three months old. Two accomplishments from her youth have become especially well known: she played point guard for Wasilla High School's 1982 championship team, and she placed second in the Miss Alaska contest of 1984. After attending four different colleges, she earned a journalism degree from the University of Idaho in 1987, then returned to Alaska and married Todd Palin , her high school boyfriend, in 1988. After a few stints as a TV sportscaster in Anchorage, Sarah Palin joined the Wasilla city council in 1992, then served as the city's mayor from 1996-2002. She was sworn in as Alaska's first woman governor on December 4, 2006, after running a campaign based on ethics and clean government. Two years later, in a surprise selection, Arizona senator John McCain made her the Republican Party's first female candidate for vice president. She and McCain were defeated by the Democratic ticket of Barack Obama and Joe Biden , but that didn't slow Palin's apparent ambition for the spotlight. She stayed in the public eye throughout the beginning of 2009, making high-profile trips out of Alaska. In a surprise move, she resigned on July 26, 2009, in the middle of her first term as governor, handing power over to Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell. Sarah Palin started a new career as a highly-paid public speaker and Obama critic. She published a memoir, Going Rogue (2009), and starred in her own reality show, Sarah Palin's Alaska, which ran for eight episodes in 2010-11. She also became a paid commentator for Fox News in 2010; Fox News announced that they had "parted ways" in January of 2013. She launched her own "channel" for videos in July of 2014. And though she didn't run for president herself in 2016, she endorsed the Republican candidacy of Donald Trump in January of that year. Extra credit: Days after her nomination as vice-president in 2008, Sarah Palin announced that her 17-year-old daughter, Bristol , was pregnant. Sarah Palin said Bristol would marry the father of the child, Levi Johnston , but Bristol Palin and Johnston later broke up. Their son Tripp, Sarah Palin’s first grandchild, was born in December of 2008… Wasilla is located 35 miles north of Anchorage. The city population was 7028 people in September 2008, according to the city’s website… Sarah Palin’s high school basketball nickname was “Sarah Barracuda”… The Palins have five children: son Track (b. 1989), daughters Bristol (b. 1990), Willow (b. 1994), and Piper (b. 2000), and son Trig (b. 2008). The dates were confirmed in a two-page health history published by her doctor, Cathy Baldwin-Johnson… Trig Palin, who has Down Syndrome, was born while Sarah Palin was governor… Track Palin joined the US Army Reserves in 2007, and spent a year on a tour of duty in Iraq in 2008. Copyright © 1998-2017  by Who2?, LLC. All rights reserved.


The Edward and Mrs Simpson affair rocked the world in 1936. What was the first name of Mrs Simpson?

Wallis and Edward Story.htm His Majesty King George V THE         PLAY The story begins         with Wallis Simpson's Presentation at Court in 1931, where she         arrogantly presents her credentials in the song I'm Bessie         Wallis Warfield Simpson, followed by her quickly deposing         the Prince of Wales' former mistress Lady Thelma Furness. During         Wallis' first visit to Edward's home Fort Belvedere, Noel Coward         plays a snipit of this own very telling song If Love Were         All . On an open invitation to cocktails, the Prince of Wales         unexpectedly appears at the Simpson home in Bryanston Court where         he crosses the line between friendship and more in the obssessive         song Lost In The Blue. More frivolous partying at Fort         Belvedere slithers into the fast-paced song Trend Setters where as international fashion icons we find they are so shallow         that the only thing that matters is that they are the people everyone         wants to be, and the people that everyone wants to see! The exposure         of Wallis' dark side is revealed to King George V and the Royal         Family, through the China Dossier, by Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin         and his proffering of ideas on how to rid England of Mrs. Simpson,         by calling upon all of the famous murderers and murderesses of         history to come and do away with her in the comic ditty She's         Got To Go (They Poison Popes Don't They?) ... all of which         comes to naught following King George V's untimely demise. From         the Proclamation of Accession of King Edward VIII, and his bartering         of Wallis with husband Ernest Simpson in time for Wallis to, hopefully,         be crowned Queen of England, and Wallis' self-proclaiming anthem         - Going To Be Queen! To the fateful Nahlin Cruise where         the world becames aware of their disastrous affair, and King Edward         becomes a dangerous political dablatant amongst Eastern Europe's         and Asia Minor's potentates in the song Positively Perfect         Holiday Trip!   His Majesty King Edward VIII Proclamation of Accession of His Majesty King       Edward VIII Prince of Wales with Lady Thelma Furness and His      Caim Terriers Cora and Jaggs at York Cottage c1930 1936 The Year of the Three Kings - George      V, George VI and Edward VIII His Royal Highness      the Duke of York and Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin Wallis'         preliminary divorce comes through, and without wasting a moment         King Edward pops the Mogul emerald engagement ring that evening,         after which Wallis reiterates her right to be Queen, as being         ordained, in the reprise of I'm Bessie Wallis Warfield Simpson. Their Suggested Morganatic marriage proposal is refused by Parliament         and the Dominions. Crisis! The silence of the British press on         their affair breaks! Drop Mrs. Simpson, marry her and the government         will resign bringing about a possible fascist regime in England         - or abdicate! Meanwhile, in the vein of Osbert Sitwell's infamous essay and poem - Rat         Week - about changing sides and allegiances, getting out while one still         can and still save face, we find Lady Emerald Cunard and Lady Sybil         Colefax singing the scathing double entendre diatribe Last Two Rats, in         which Wallis Simpson is the sinking ship they need to abandon! Hoping         desperately to crawl, unnoticed, aboard the about to be launched ship of         King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, so to speak! Wallis flees to France. As   the Cross Channel Ferry departs En


What is the name of the Peter Griffin's wife in Family Guy?

'Family Guy' Characters 'Family Guy' Characters By Nancy Basile Updated August 09, 2016. The Family Guy characters are what keeps the cartoon one of FOX's biggest hits. From the patriarch, Peter Griffin, down to a brainiac baby, and including their neighbors, the Family Guy characters are a funny bunch. Following is a list of  Family Guy characters, with pictures and bios. Peter Griffin. FOX Peter Griffin Peter Griffin ( Seth MacFarlane ) is the central character of Family Guy. He and his family live in Quahog, Rhode Island. Speaking with a thick New England accent, he operates as if he is smarter than everyone else, but in reality he's clueless. He spends his free time drinking at the Drunken Clam with his buddies, Quagmire, Cleveland and Joe. Peter has worked for various companies, including the Pawtucket Patriot Brewery and the Happy-Go-Lucky Toy Factory (no doubt modeled after Hasbro, which is headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island). Also, Peter has a long history of fighting with a large, yellow chicken. continue reading below our video Profile of Family Guy 'Family Guy' Lois Griffin. Twentieth Century Fox Lois Griffin Lois Griffin (Alex Borstein, Mad TV) is Peter's wife. She comes from the wealthy Pewterschmidt family and married Peter against their wishes. Lois is an accomplished piano player and singer. She's considered to be very attractive, which is proven by Quagmire's not-so-subtle advances toward her, as well as her short-lived career as a model ( "Model Misbehavior" ). She may be more sophisticated than Peter, but we have seen occasionally that she shares his low brow humor and lustfulness. 'Family Guy' Stewie Griffin. Twentieth Century Fox Stewie Griffin Stewie Griffin (Seth MacFarlane) may be a baby, but he is as diabolical as the worst villain. He is highly intelligent, but he's still very attached to his teddy bear, Rupert. He has schemed many times to destroy Lois, but has failed at every attempt. In early seasons, it was insinuated that Stewie is homosexual. In recent seasons, the writers have become more obvious with his sexual leanings, though the humor is usually couched in Stewie's complete ignorance of his own comments. 'Family Guy' Brian Griffin. Twentieth Century Fox Brian Griffin Brian (Seth MacFarlane) is the Griffin family's dog. He seems to be the wisest and most sensible of all the characters, regardless of the fact that his still urinates on the carpet in Lois' presence. Yes, that's right, he is in love with Lois. Brian has had a girlfriend, Jillian, and enjoys the occasional martini. He and Stewie are usually pitted against each other, or drawn together, by extreme circumstances, such as a road trip to find Brian's mother (the former) or recruitment into the military (the latter). Brian can often be found singing duets with Stewie. Family Guy - Meg Griffin. Twentieth Century Fox Meg Griffin Meg Griffin ( Mila Kunis , That 70s Show) is the only daughter of Peter and Lois. She is frequently the butt of the family's jokes. She is considered to be unattractive and a loser. She and Peter bonded when his driver's license was revoked and she chauffered him around town. She was given a chance to shine as a star in " Don't Make Me Over ." Also, she has a crush on Luke Perry. 'Family Guy' Chris Griffin. Twentieth Century Fox Chris Griffin Chris Griffin (Seth Green) is Peter and Lois' eldest son. He's not terribly bright, but he is a talented artist ("The Son Also Draws") and rock singer ("Saving Private Brian"). He admires his father and follows blindly into many of Peter's misadventures. Also, he fears the crazy monkey in his closet. Quagmire. Twentieth Century Fox Quagmire Glenn Quagmire (Seth MacFarlane) has only one thing on his mind and it isn't ice fishing. He stalks every woman he comes across, paying special attention to Lois, his next-door neighbor. Quagmire successfully wooed Cleveland's wife in "The Cleveland-Loretta Quagmire." He even made a move on Meg when she turned 18 in "Meg and Quagmire." Since the series debuted we've learned that Quagmire has father issues and he's an airlin


Which actress has won more Best Actress Oscars than anyone else?

CBBC Newsround | THE OSCARS | Oscar facts   Oscar facts Walt Disney has won more Oscars than anyone else. He was nominated for 64, and won 26! The actor or actress with the most Oscars is Katharine Hepburn, who starred in old-time classics like The Rainmaker and The African Queen. She won four best actress Oscars The youngest ever Oscar winner is actress Tatum O'Neal who was 10 when she won best supporting actress for the film Paper Moon Only three films have even won all top five Oscars - Best Film, Actor, Actress, Director and Writing. They are: It Happened One Night, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and The Silence of the Lambs During World War II, the winners were given Oscar statues made of plaster instead of the usual golden ones, to mark the war effort The most Oscars ever won by a single film is 11. That's happened three times, with Ben Hur, Titanic and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. The Return of the King is the only film ever to have won every single Oscar it was nominated for.


In Greek mythology, who was the mother of Oedipus?

Oedipus Oedipus See More Oedipus Pictures > Oedipus was a king in Greek mythology, ruling over the city of Thebes . He was the son of King Laius and Queen Jocasta . Not knowing, he married his mother and had four children with her, Polynices , Eteocles , Antigone , and Ismene . It all started when King Laius decided to consult the Oracle at Delphi to learn if he and his wife would ever have children. The prophecy given was that any son that was born out of their union would kill them. After a while, Jocasta got pregnant and eventually gave birth to a baby boy. To avoid the prophecy, Laius told his servants to pierce the baby's ankles, so that he would not be able to crawl; that's how the baby got the name Oedipus , meaning swollen foot. Jocasta then gave the baby to one of their shepherds, telling him to leave the baby in the mountains to die. The shepherd, unable to do this, handed the baby over to another shepherd, who then brought it at the court of King Polybus and Queen Merope of Corinth . The royal couple, also childless, decided to adopt the poor baby and raise him as their own. When Oedipus grew up, he was told by someone that Polybus and Merope were not his real parents. Deciding to investigate this matter, Oedipus ended up in Delphi , to consult the Oracle. There, he was told that he would kill his father and marry his mother. Upon hearing this, Oedipus thought that the prophecy meant Polybus and Merope, and decided not to return to Corinth . Instead, he started walking towards the city of Thebes . On his way there, he came across King Laius , his biological father, on a chariot, as he was on his way to the Oracle once again. Oedipus and Laius ' charioteer started quarreling over who had the right of way. The quarrel ended up with Oedipus killing the charioteer and his father, thus unknowingly fulfilling the first half of his prophecy. Later, he met a monster called Sphinx , who plagued the region of Thebes , destroying crops and killing travellers who did not answer its questions. The Sphinx asked Oedipus the same question it asked the rest; what walks on four feet in the morning, two in the afternoon, and three at night? No one had ever answered the question correctly before, and the Sphinx had killed and eaten all of them. Oedipus thought carefully and eventually gave the correct answer; man, who crawls on all fours as a baby; he walks on two legs as an adult; and needs a walking stick when old. The Sphinx , not bearing that its riddle had been answered correctly, killed itself by falling off the rock it was sitting on. When Oedipus reached Thebes , he was accepted with honours by Creon , Jocasta 's brother and his uncle, who served as a temporary king after Laius ' death. Creon had said that anyone who would kill the Sphinx would become king and would marry Jocasta . Thus, the second part of the prophecy was fulfilled and Oedipus rose to the throne of Thebes , marrying his mother. Oedipus and Jocasta had four children, Eteocles , Polynices , Antigone and Ismene . Years later, pestilence was brought upon the city of Thebes , so Oedipus sent Creon to the Oracle at Delphi to get a consultation. Creon learned that it all happened because the killer of Laius had not been taken to justice. Oedipus cursed the killer of Laius , and asked the prophet Tiresias to find out who the killer was. Tiresias was forced to say that it was Oedipus who killed the former king, and that he also did not know who his true parents were. Oedipus and Creon went into a heated argument, and Jocasta intervened and recounted the story of her son and how he had supposedly died. At that moment, a messenger from Corinth entered the court and informed everyone that Polybus had died. Oedipus was initially relieved, thinking Polybus was his real father and that the prophecy had failed to become true, but he said he would not attend the funeral, in order to avoid meeting his mother and maybe causing the second part of the prophecy to materialise. The messenger then explained to him that he was in fact adopted and that Polybus and Merope were not


Susanna Hoffs Susanna Hoffs Nationality: United States Executive summary: Lead singer of The Bangles The main voice for one of the most popular girl groups of the 1980s, Susanna Hoffs emerged from a family with its foot already in the door of the entertainment industry -- her mother being film writer and director Tamar Simon Hoffs. Both Susanna and her brothers were given an early start in their musical training courtesy of an uncle who had worked as a musician for performers such as Joni Mitchell and Linda Ronstadt . At the age of eight she began playing the guitar, but interests in dance and acting competed for her attention up until her years at University, when she chose to make music her focus and formed the band The Psychiatrists with her two siblings. As the 70s came to a close, Hoffs decided it was time to move on and start a band of her own. An ad in the LA free paper The Recycler led her to sisters Vicki Peterson and Debbi Peterson , and, after a meeting that indicated a great deal of musical compatibility, the three decided to consolidate their talents. In their original trio configuration Vicki handled the bass duties, with Debbi on drums, Susanna on guitar and all contributing vocals; eventually bassist Annette Zalinskas was brought on board and Vicki moved to lead guitar. The group moved through a succession of names before arriving at the one under which they would earn their fame: starting with Colours (appropriate to their love of 60s psychedelic pop) they later changed over to The Supersonic Bangs, which was soon shortened to just The Bangs. Using this name, they established a reputation for themselves on the LA club circuit, as well as releasing the self-produced 7" single Getting Out Of Hand on their own Downkiddie imprint. Before long the interest of IRS Records founder Miles Copeland was aroused, and a deal with the subsidiary Faulty Products was arranged. Now calling themselves The Bangles (due to the pre-existence of another band called The Bangs), the quartet managed only a five-song EP (released in 1982) before Faulty kicked the metaphorical can, leaving them stranded on the verge of a popular breakthrough. At this time Zalinskas defected to Blood On The Saddle, to be replaced by former lead singer for The Runways Michael Steele . A new home (and a more commercial sound) was found with corporate bigshots Columbia, and once again Hoffs and her bandmates set off down the yellow brick road with the debut full-length All Over the Place (1984). By the following year's A Different Light (and with some assistance from Prince ) The Bangles were at the top of the charts and one of the most popular bands of their time. In the midst of this golden era, Susanna took a starring role in Tamar Simon Hoffs' comedy The Allnighter (1987) -- in fact, the third time she had worked in one of her mother's films (although previously only in support roles). The venture was not particularly well-received, but the music side of Hoff's career remained unaffected, her band's cover of Simon and Garfunkel 's Hazy Shade Of Winter making a more successful appearance in the feature Less Than Zero that same year and giving them another run on the charts. The personal popularity of the singer also resulted in her own signature series guitar model, manufactured by the Rickenbacker company (her name would later be used again on an acoustic model issued by Taylor). By the time of their third album Everything (1989), the four Bangles were feeling the strain of their celebrity. Although the new album was as well received as the previous two (reaching the #1 slot yet again), by the end of the year Hoffs and Steele had made the decision to move on. Much of the conflict was due to the disproportionate attention paid to Hoffs, and the singer accordingly had the most visible career after the band's demise. Her first solo effort When You're a Boy was subsequently released by Columbia in 1991; while by no means a flop, the album did not do nearly as well as had been anticipated. When label pressure to simply regurgitate the style of her past


Which US President was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth?

Booth's Reason for Assassination | Teachinghistory.org Booth's Reason for Assassination Why did John Wilkes Booth assassinate Abraham Lincoln? What kind of gun did he use? Answer  On April 14, 1865, John Wilkes Booth became the first person to assassinate an American president when he shot and killed Abraham Lincoln in his box at Ford’s Theater in Washington. Using a .44 caliber derringer pistol—a small, easily concealed handgun—Booth fired a single shot (timed so that that the audience’s laughter would mask the report) into Lincoln’s brain at point-blank range before jumping to the stage and escaping into the night. After a two-week manhunt, Federal troops cornered Booth in a barn in Maryland, where a Union soldier shot him in the neck. Booth died two hours later. A member of a famous acting family (many considered Booth’s father, Junius Brutus Booth, the finest Shakespearean actor of his generation, and Booth’s older brother, Edwin is commonly named among the greatest American actors of all time), John Wilkes Booth enjoyed a phenomenally successful stage career during the Civil War: by 1864, he earned $20,000 a year, at a time when the average Northern family earned around $300 annually. A Marylander by birth, Booth was an open Confederate sympathizer during the war. A supporter of slavery, Booth believed that Lincoln was determined to overthrow the Constitution and to destroy his beloved South. After Lincoln’s reelection in November 1864, Booth devised a plan to kidnap the president and spirit him to Richmond, where he could be ransomed for some of the Confederate prisoners languishing in northern jails. Booth enlisted a group of friends from Washington to aid him in his attempt. That winter, Booth and his conspirators plotted a pair of elaborate plans to kidnap the president; the first involved capturing Lincoln in his box at Ford’s Theater and lowering the president to the stage with ropes. Booth ultimately gave up acting to focus on these schemes, and spent more than $10,000 to buy supplies to outfit his band of kidnappers. Neither of the kidnapping plans bore fruit—the second, a ploy on March 17 to capture Lincoln as he traveled in his carriage collapsed when the president changed his itinerary—and several of Booth’s conspirators ultimately left the group. Now, by God, I’ll put him through. That is the last speech he will ever make On the evening of April 11, the president stood on the White House balcony and delivered a speech to a small group gathered on the lawn. Two days earlier, Robert E. Lee had surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia at Appomattox Court House, and after four long years of struggle it had become clear that the Union cause would emerge from the war victorious. Lincoln’s speech that evening outlined some of his ideas about reconstructing the nation and bringing the defeated Confederate states back into the Union. Lincoln also indicated a wish to extend the franchise to some African-Americans—at the very least, those who had fought in the Union ranks during the war—and expressed a desire that the southern states would extend the vote to literate blacks, as well. Booth stood in the audience for the speech, and this notion seems to have amplified his rage at Lincoln. “That means nigger citizenship,” he told Lewis Powell, one of his band of conspirators. “Now, by God, I’ll put him through. That is the last speech he will ever make.” Three days later Booth made good on his promise. Upon learning that Lincoln and his wife intended to see the play Our American Cousin at Ford’s Theater with commanding general Ulysses S. Grant, Booth used his actor’s connections there to gain access to the president’s box. Finally rejecting the notion of kidnapping, Booth now planned to assassinate the president along with top officials his administration: besides Lincoln and General Grant, Secretary of State William Seward and Vice President Andrew Johnson were to be killed the same night by other members of Booth’s gang. Booth appears to have plotted the murders in the belief that the simultaneous assassination


Who was assassinated on the Ides of March?

The ides of March: Julius Caesar is murdered - Mar 15, 44 B.C. - HISTORY.com The Roman leader Julius Caesar was stabbed 23 times by a mob of mutinous senators in 44 B.C. Could he possibly have survived long enough to utter his famous last words? Crime The ides of March: Julius Caesar is murdered Share this: The ides of March: Julius Caesar is murdered Author The ides of March: Julius Caesar is murdered URL Publisher A+E Networks Julius Caesar, the”dictator for life”of the Roman Empire, is murdered by his own senators at a meeting in a hall next to Pompey’s Theatre. The conspiracy against Caesar encompassed as many as sixty noblemen, including Caesar’s own protege, Marcus Brutus. Caesar was scheduled to leave Rome to fight in a war on March 18 and had appointed loyal members of his army to rule the Empire in his absence. The Republican senators, already chafing at having to abide by Caesar’s decrees, were particularly angry about the prospect of taking orders from Caesar’s underlings. Cassius Longinus started the plot against the dictator, quickly getting his brother-in-law Marcus Brutus to join. Caesar should have been well aware that many of the senators hated him, but he dismissed his security force not long before his assassination. Reportedly, Caesar was handed a warning note as he entered the senate meeting that day but did not read it. After he entered the hall, Caesar was surrounded by senators holding daggers. Servilius Casca struck the first blow, hitting Caesar in the neck and drawing blood. The other senators all joined in, stabbing him repeatedly about the head. Marcus Brutus wounded Caesar in the groin and Caesar is said to have remarked in Greek, “You, too, my child?” In the aftermath of the assassination, Antony attempted to carry out Caesar’s legacy. However, Caesar’s will left Octavian in charge as his adopted son. Cassius and Brutus tried to rally a Republican army and Brutus even issued coins celebrating the assassination, known as the Ides of March. Octavian vowedrevenge against the assassins, two years later Cassius and Brutuscommitted suicide after learning that Octavian’s forces had defeated theirs at the Battle of Philippa in Greece. Antony took his armies east, where he hooked up with Caesar’s old paramour, Cleopatra. Octavian and Antony fought for many years until Octavian prevailed. In 30 B.C., Antonycommitted suicide. Octavian, later known as Augustus, ruled the Roman Empire for many more years. Related Videos


According to William Shakespeare, who killed Duncan?

SparkNotes: Macbeth: Character List Character List Plot Overview Analysis of Major Characters Macbeth -  Macbeth is a Scottish general and the thane of Glamis who is led to wicked thoughts by the prophecies of the three witches, especially after their prophecy that he will be made thane of Cawdor comes true. Macbeth is a brave soldier and a powerful man, but he is not a virtuous one. He is easily tempted into murder to fulfill his ambitions to the throne, and once he commits his first crime and is crowned King of Scotland, he embarks on further atrocities with increasing ease. Ultimately, Macbeth proves himself better suited to the battlefield than to political intrigue, because he lacks the skills necessary to rule without being a tyrant. His response to every problem is violence and murder. Unlike Shakespeare’s great villains, such as Iago in Othello and Richard III in Richard III, Macbeth is never comfortable in his role as a criminal. He is unable to bear the psychological consequences of his atrocities. Read an in-depth analysis of Macbeth. Lady Macbeth -  Macbeth’s wife, a deeply ambitious woman who lusts for power and position. Early in the play she seems to be the stronger and more ruthless of the two, as she urges her husband to kill Duncan and seize the crown. After the bloodshed begins, however, Lady Macbeth falls victim to guilt and madness to an even greater degree than her husband. Her conscience affects her to such an extent that she eventually commits suicide. Interestingly, she and Macbeth are presented as being deeply in love, and many of Lady Macbeth’s speeches imply that her influence over her husband is primarily sexual. Their joint alienation from the world, occasioned by their partnership in crime, seems to strengthen the attachment that they feel to each another. Read an in-depth analysis of Lady Macbeth. The Three Witches -  Three “black and midnight hags” who plot mischief against Macbeth using charms, spells, and prophecies. Their predictions prompt him to murder Duncan, to order the deaths of Banquo and his son, and to blindly believe in his own immortality. The play leaves the witches’ true identity unclear—aside from the fact that they are servants of Hecate, we know little about their place in the cosmos. In some ways they resemble the mythological Fates, who impersonally weave the threads of human destiny. They clearly take a perverse delight in using their knowledge of the future to toy with and destroy human beings. Read an in-depth analysis of The Three Witches. Banquo -  The brave, noble general whose children, according to the witches’ prophecy, will inherit the Scottish throne. Like Macbeth, Banquo thinks ambitious thoughts, but he does not translate those thoughts into action. In a sense, Banquo’s character stands as a rebuke to Macbeth, since he represents the path Macbeth chose not to take: a path in which ambition need not lead to betrayal and murder. Appropriately, then, it is Banquo’s ghost—and not Duncan’s—that haunts Macbeth. In addition to embodying Macbeth’s guilt for killing Banquo, the ghost also reminds Macbeth that he did not emulate Banquo’s reaction to the witches’ prophecy. King Duncan -  The good King of Scotland whom Macbeth, in his ambition for the crown, murders. Duncan is the model of a virtuous, benevolent, and farsighted ruler. His death symbolizes the destruction of an order in Scotland that can be restored only when Duncan’s line, in the person of Malcolm, once more occupies the throne. Macduff -  A Scottish nobleman hostile to Macbeth’s kingship from the start. He eventually becomes a leader of the crusade to unseat Macbeth. The crusade’s mission is to place the rightful king, Malcolm, on the throne, but Macduff also desires vengeance for Macbeth’s murder of Macduff’s wife and young son. Malcolm -  The son of Duncan, whose restoration to the throne signals Scotland’s return to order following Macbeth’s reign of terror. Malcolm becomes a serious challenge to Macbeth with Macduff’s aid (and the support of England). Prior to this, he appears weak and uncertain


Which ex-Prime Minister of Pakistan was assassinated in December 2007?

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto was Assassinated - 2007 Crime Magazine by Michael Thomas Barry On December 27, 2007, Benazir Bhutto, the former prime minister of Pakistan and the first democratically elected female leader of a Muslim country was assassinated. A polarizing figure at home and abroad, Bhutto had spent three decades struggling to stay afloat in the murky waters of Pakistani politics. To many of her supporters, she represented the strongest hope for democratic and egalitarian leadership in a country unhinged by political corruption and Islamic extremism. Born in 1953 to a wealthy landowning family, Bhutto grew up in the privileged world of Pakistan’s political elite, receiving degrees from Harvard and Oxford. Her father, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, founded the populist-leaning Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) in 1967. He then served as president and prime minister from 1971 to 1977, when he was ousted in a bloodless military coup led by General Mohammad Zia ul-Haq and charged with authorizing a political opponent’s murder. Her father’s overthrow and subsequent execution in April 1979 thrust a young Benazir Bhutto into the political spotlight. She and her mother, Nusrat, whom she succeeded in 1982 as the PPP’s chairperson, spent several years in and out of detention for protesting her father’s arrest and actively campaigned against General Zia. In August 1988, Zia died in a plane crash; three months later, Bhutto won the general election and formed a government, becoming the first woman, and, at 35, the youngest person to head a Muslim state in modern times. Dismissed in 1990 after less than half a term as prime minister, she was reelected in 1993 and served again until 1996. Both times, she was removed from office by the sitting president, Ghulam Ishaq Khan in 1990 and Farooq Leghari in 1996, amid charges of corruption and incompetent governance. After her second dismissal from office, Bhutto and her husband, Asif Ali Zardari, faced allegations of various forms of financial misconduct, including accepting multimillion-dollar kickbacks and laundering money through Swiss banks. Zardari spent eight years in prison, while Bhutto lived in exile in London and Dubai with the couple’s three children. In 2007, under pressure from Bhutto’s supporters within the U.S. government, President Pervez Musharraf granted amnesty to Bhutto, Zardari and other Pakistani politicians with pending graft charges. On October 18th of that year, despite a spate of death threats from Islamic militants, Bhutto returned to Pakistan with plans to participate in the 2008 general election. On the day of her arrival, she narrowly escaped a suicide bomb attack on her convoy that killed at least 136 people and injured more than 450. On December 27, 2007, as Bhutto was waving to a crowd at a PPP rally in Rawalpindi, a gunman opened fire on her bulletproof vehicle. A bomb then exploded near the car, killing more than 20 people and wounding 100 others, including Bhutto. She was pronounced dead later that night and buried the next day in her hometown of Gardi Khuda Bakhsh, next to her father's grave. The exact cause of her death remains in dispute: A subsequent investigation by Britain's Scotland Yard ruled that Bhutto died of head injuries caused by the force of the explosion, while the PPP maintained that she died from gunshot wounds. Bhutto’s death sparked widespread violence across Pakistan, with riots and demonstrations leading to violent police crackdowns. The political turmoil caused international fears of instability in a nuclear-armed nation already embroiled in a fight against Islamic extremists. In the weeks and months following Bhutto's death, Pakistani moderates and Western leaders waited anxiously to see who would emerge as her successor. Zardari, who had taken the helm of the PPP after his wife’s assassination, was elected president of Pakistan in September 2008. In the month following Bhutto’s murder, the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency and Pakistani officials named Baitullah Mehsud, a Pakistani militant with links to al-Qaeda,


Which war hero and escapee from Colditz was assassinated in 1979?

Fury over Channel 4 insult to MP Airey Neave killed by the IRA | Daily Mail Online comments Channel 4 is facing furious demands to axe a controversial drama that hijacks a real terrorist murder of a senior Tory MP for entertainment. The family of Airey Neave are fighting to ban the fictional thriller, which uses genuine  news footage of the car bomb that killed him in the Commons car park, from being aired tomorrow. Producers of the drama Utopia pretend that his 1979 death was perpetrated by a secret MI5 cell, when in fact he was murdered by the Irish National Liberation Army (INLA), an IRA splinter group. Close: Margaret Thatcher with her friend and advisor Airey Neave at a 1978 press conference Slurs: Airey Neave is shown drinking and plotting in Channel 4's Utopia His devastated family – who were not consulted by the channel – last night said they were intending to take action after learning how the prime-time series had  fictionalised the atrocity ‘in the name of entertainment’ as well as falsely depicting him as a debauched and conniving figure. The drama muddies the line between fact and fiction, drawing heavily on debunked conspiracy theories that Mr Neave – a war hero who escaped Colditz – was assassinated by the Government. The programme includes genuine footage showing the blood-stained wreckage of Mr Neave’s car, paramedics racing to save his life and Margaret Thatcher’s reaction to news of the murder of her close ally and confidant, lending the fiction a veneer of credibility. RELATED ARTICLES Share this article Share Mr Neave’s youngest son William, 60, told The Mail on Sunday: ‘I am upset and I would dearly like to protect my father’s reputation from lies and fabrication. 'It seems that when somebody dies, people can say whatever they like. We would love to stop it from airing.’ Norman Tebbit – a close friend and colleague of Airey Neave who himself survived an IRA bomb – said: ‘To attack a man like that who is dead and cannot defend himself is despicable.’ In the first episode of Utopia’s  second series, which airs tomorrow  at 10pm, Mr Neave – played by Blackadder’s Tim McInnerny – is portrayed as a hard-drinking double-dealer who connives with spies. Downing red wine over lunch, he is seen striking a murky deal with the security services to bring down Jim Callaghan’s Government by silencing a prominent Labour MP – by whatever means necessary. Real murder: Airey Neave's bomb-damaged car on the ramp of the Commons car park Report: Daily Mail front page of the attack in 1979 William, a Lloyd’s underwriter  who was 26 when his father was murdered, added: ‘I don’t know why Channel 4 would want to make such sensationalist claims when they are just not true. 'The suggestion that my father was a drinker is particularly upsetting and utterly dishonest. After his heart attack in 1959, he gave up drinking altogether. We may well have to take action over this.’ William’s brother Patrick, 66, branded the drama an ‘utter travesty and a cynical, money-making exercise’, adding: ‘Who do these people think they are, reinventing history for the purpose of entertainment? To show real-life footage of my father’s death is in incredibly poor taste, real in-the-gutter stuff. ‘We will be sending a very terse message of disapproval to the head of Channel 4. They didn’t even have the courtesy to contact us about this. That is the very least they should have done. ‘This is nothing  more than propaganda. Channel 4 is watched by  people in their 20s and 30s. They will think this mock history is the truth. That is  monstrous and wrong.’ Patrick’s wife Elizabeth, 61, added: ‘This is appalling – we all want to get  it stopped. My father-in-law was a dear and able man. He was not a drinker and he was most certainly not killed by MI5. 'We will do all that we can to shut this series down. Frankly, it is disgusting that anyone would think that slurring a man’s character and reputation in the so-called name of entertainment is remotely appropriate.’ A hero's burial: Patrick, left, and William Neave grieve with their mother Diana at Airey's


Jack Ruby kills Lee Harvey Oswald - Nov 24, 1963 - HISTORY.com Jack Ruby kills Lee Harvey Oswald Share this: Jack Ruby kills Lee Harvey Oswald Author Jack Ruby kills Lee Harvey Oswald URL Publisher A+E Networks At 12:20 p.m., in the basement of the Dallas police station, Lee Harvey Oswald, the alleged assassin of President John F. Kennedy, is shot to death by Jack Ruby, a Dallas nightclub owner. On November 22, President Kennedy was fatally shot while riding in an open-car motorcade through the streets of downtown Dallas. Less than an hour after the shooting, Lee Harvey Oswald killed a policeman who questioned him on the street. Thirty minutes after that, he was arrested in a movie theater by police. Oswald was formally arraigned on November 23 for the murders of President Kennedy and Officer J.D. Tippit. On November 24, Oswald was brought to the basement of the Dallas police headquarters on his way to a more secure county jail. A crowd of police and press with live television cameras rolling gathered to witness his departure. As Oswald came into the room, Jack Ruby emerged from the crowd and fatally wounded him with a single shot from a concealed .38 revolver. Ruby, who was immediately detained, claimed that rage at Kennedy’s murder was the motive for his action. Some called him a hero, but he was nonetheless charged with first-degree murder. Jack Ruby, originally known as Jacob Rubenstein, operated strip joints and dance halls in Dallas and had minor connections to organized crime. He also had a relationship with a number of Dallas policemen, which amounted to various favors in exchange for leniency in their monitoring of his establishments. He features prominently in Kennedy-assassination theories, and many believe he killed Oswald to keep him from revealing a larger conspiracy. In his trial, Ruby denied the allegation and pleaded innocent on the grounds that his great grief over Kennedy’s murder had caused him to suffer “psychomotor epilepsy” and shoot Oswald unconsciously. The jury found him guilty of the “murder with malice” of Oswald and sentenced him to die. In October 1966, the Texas Court of Appeals reversed the decision on the grounds of improper admission of testimony and the fact that Ruby could not have received a fair trial in Dallas at the time. In January 1967, while awaiting a new trial, to be held in Wichita Falls, Ruby died of lung cancer in a Dallas hospital. The official Warren Commission report of 1964 concluded that neither Oswald nor Ruby were part of a larger conspiracy, either domestic or international, to assassinate President Kennedy. Despite its seemingly firm conclusions, the report failed to silence conspiracy theories surrounding the event, and in 1978 the House Select Committee on Assassinations concluded in a preliminary report that Kennedy was “probably assassinated as a result of a conspiracy” that may have involved multiple shooters and organized crime. The committee’s findings, as with those of the Warren Commission, continue to be widely disputed. Related Videos


The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria caused what cataclysmic world event?

Archduke Franz Ferdinand assassinated - Jun 28, 1914 - HISTORY.com Archduke Franz Ferdinand assassinated Publisher A+E Networks In an event that is widely acknowledged to have sparked the outbreak of World War I, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, nephew of Emperor Franz Josef and heir to the Austro-Hungarian Empire, is shot to death along with his wife by a Serbian nationalist in Sarajevo, Bosnia, on this day in 1914. The great Prussian statesman Otto von Bismarck, the man most responsible for the unification of Germany in 1871, was quoted as saying at the end of his life that “One day the great European War will come out of some damned foolish thing in the Balkans.” It went as he predicted. The archduke traveled to Sarajevo in June 1914 to inspect the imperial armed forces in Bosnia and Herzegovina, former Ottoman territories in the turbulent Balkan region that were annexed by Austria-Hungary in 1908 to the indignation of Serbian nationalists, who believed they should become part of the newly independent and ambitious Serbian nation. The date scheduled for his visit, June 28, coincided with the anniversary of the First Battle of Kosovo in 1389, in which medieval Serbia was defeated by the Turks. Despite the fact that Serbia did not truly lose its independence until the Second Battle of Kosovo in 1448, June 28 was a day of great significance to Serbian nationalists, and one on which they could be expected to take exception to a demonstration of Austrian imperial strength in Bosnia. June 28 was also Franz Ferdinand’s wedding anniversary. His beloved wife, Sophie, a former lady-in-waiting, was denied royal status in Austria due to her birth as a poor Czech aristocrat, as were the couple’s children. In Bosnia, however, due to its limbo status as an annexed territory, Sophie could appear beside him at official proceedings. On June 28, 1914, then, Franz Ferdinand and Sophie were touring Sarajevo in an open car, with surprisingly little security, when Serbian nationalist Nedjelko Cabrinovic threw a bomb at their car; it rolled off the back of the vehicle and wounded an officer and some bystanders. Later that day, on the way to visit the injured officer, the archduke’s procession took a wrong turn at the junction of Appel quay and Franzjosefstrasse, where one of Cabrinovic’s cohorts, 19-year-old Gavrilo Princip, happened to be loitering. Seeing his opportunity, Princip fired into the car, shooting Franz Ferdinand and Sophie at point-blank range. Princip then turned the gun on himself, but was prevented from shooting it by a bystander who threw himself upon the young assassin. A mob of angry onlookers attacked Princip, who fought back and was subsequently wrestled away by the police. Meanwhile, Franz Ferdinand and Sophie lay fatally wounded in their limousine as it rushed to seek help; they both died within the hour. The assassination of Franz-Ferdinand and Sophie set off a rapid chain of events: Austria-Hungary, like many in countries around the world, blamed the Serbian government for the attack and hoped to use the incident as justification for settling the question of Slav nationalism once and for all. As Russia supported Serbia, an Austro-Hungarian declaration of war was delayed until its leaders received assurances from German leader Kaiser Wilhelm that Germany would support their cause in the event of a Russian intervention–which would likely involve Russia’s ally, France, and possibly Britain as well. On July 28, Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, and the tenuous peace between Europe’s great powers collapsed. Within a week, Russia, Belgium, France, Great Britain and Serbia had lined up against Austria-Hungary and Germany, and World War I had begun. Related Videos


Andrey Lugovoy is wanted by British police on suspicion of the murder of whom?

Andrey Lugovoy | Military Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit Born in 1966 in Baku, Lugovoy attended the elite Soviet military command academy in Moscow. [2] [3] In 1987, Lugovoy joined the KGB's 9th directorate which provided security for top state officials. He was a platoon commander for five years and then served as a commander in the Kremlin regiment's training company. In 1991 he was transferred to the Federal Protective Service of Russia until his resignation at the end of 1996. During this time he provided security for Prime Minister Yegor Gaidar , the head of the presidential administration Sergey Filatov and Foreign Minister Andrey Kozyrev . Lugovoy went on to work in the private security business. For several years he was head of security at the private television company ORT , then owned by now fugitive tycoons Boris Berezovsky and Badri Patarkatsishvili . In 2001, Lugovoy was arrested and charged with organizing the escape of Nikolai Glushkov , a former deputy director-general of Aeroflot arrested in 2000 on fraud charges. Alexander Litvinenko poisoning Main article: Poisoning of Alexander Litvinenko Lugovoy met with Litvinenko on the day Litvinenko fell ill (November 1, 2006). Litvinenko died later in November from radiation poisoning caused by polonium-210 , and on May 22, 2007 British officials charged Lugovoy with Litvinenko's murder, announcing they would seek his extradition from Russia . Russia declined to extradite Lugovoy, citing that extradition of citizens is not allowed under the Russian constitution. Russia said that they could take on the case themselves if Britain provided evidence against Lugovoy but that Britain has not handed over any evidence. The head of the investigating committee at the General Prosecutor's Office said Russia has not yet received any evidence from Britain on Lugovoy. "We have not received any evidence from London of Lugovoy's guilt, and those documents we have are full of blank spaces and contradictions." [4] Lugovoy had visited London at least three times in the month before Litvinenko 's death and met with him four times. Lugovoy met with Litvinenko on the day he fell ill (November 1). Traces of polonium-210 have been discovered in all three hotels where Lugovoy stayed after flying to London on October 16, in the Pescatori restaurant in Dover Street , Mayfair, where Lugovoy is understood to have dined before November 1, and aboard two aircraft on which he had travelled. [5] [6] He was treated at a Moscow hospital for suspected radiation poisoning but declined to say whether he had been contaminated with polonium-210, the substance that led to Litvinenko's death on November 23, 2006. [7] Lugovoy accused British intelligence agents of being behind the killing, and claimed MI6 had tried to recruit him to spy on Russia. [8] On October 27, 2007, the Daily Mail, citing unnamed "diplomatic and intelligence sources", stated that Litvinenko was paid about £2,000 per month by MI6 at the time of his murder. [9] Timeline of Lugovoy involvement in Litvinenko poisoning Edit On November 30, 2006, Georgian tycoon Badri Patarkatsishvili described Lugovoy as a "close friend" with whom he had been working for thirteen years. He said he hoped Lugovoy was innocent, but added that there is "no such thing as a former KGB agent." On December 4, 2006, Lugovoy visited a hospital in Moscow for medical tests. On December 9, 2006, Lugovoy was released from the hospital and declared to be in "satisfactory condition." [7] On January 26, 2007, The Guardian reported that the British government was preparing an extradition request asking that Lugovoy be returned to the United Kingdom to stand trial for Litvinenko's murder. [10] On February 5, 2007, Boris Berezovsky told the BBC that on his deathbed, Litvinenko said that Lugovoy was responsible for his poisoning. [11] On May 22, 2007, British officials said they had called for an arrest warrant against Andrey Lugovoy in Litvinenko's death. [12] On May 28, 2007 the British Foreign Office formally submitted a request for Lugovoy's extradition to the Russ


Which famous person did Mark Chapman kill in December 1980?

Breaking News English ESL Lesson Plan on John Lennon's Killer John Lennon’s Killer Says Why He Did It (17th September, 2010)   The man who killed former Beatle John Lennon has told prison authorities why he did it. Mark David Chapman, 55, explained his reasons to his parole board on September 7th. It is the first time he has given any explanation for murdering Lennon on the steps of the rock legend’s apartment in New York on December 8th, 1980. He said: "I felt that by killing John Lennon I would become somebody, and instead of that I became a murderer and murderers are not somebodies.” He added: "I made a horrible decision to end another human being's life for reasons of selfishness, and that was my decision at that time.” Chapman thought that by killing someone famous he would achieve "instant notoriety and fame." Chapman is serving a sentence of 20 years to life for shooting Lennon. He was first eligible for parole in 2000 but prison officials decided not to release him. His next parole hearing will be in August 2012. He hopes that talking about his crime will help him get released. He revealed that his deepening belief in God while in prison has made him a better person. He admitted that he understands why members of the public want to keep him locked up forever. Another new revelation is that Chapman had other famous people on his hit list, including actress Elizabeth Taylor and former U.S. president Ronald Reagan. He chose John Lennon because he was “more accessible”. He said: "I found out what building he was at and went there." WARM-UPS 1. JOHN LENNON: Walk around the class and talk to other students about John Lennon. Change partners often. Sit with your first partner(s) and share your findings. 2. CHAT: In pairs / groups, decide which of these topics or words from the article are most interesting and which are most boring.   former / the Beatles / prison authorities / explanation / rock legend / notoriety / fame / parole / crime / belief in God / being a better person / locked up / hit list / accessible Have a chat about the topics you liked. Change topics and partners frequently. 3. BEING SOMEBODY: How could you do it? Complete this table with your partner(s). Change partners and share what you wrote. Change and share again. Instant fame WHILE READING / LISTENING GAP FILL: Put the words into the gaps in the text. The man who killed former Beatle John Lennon has told prison ____________ why he did it. Mark David Chapman, 55, explained his reasons to his parole ____________ on September 7th. It is the first time he has given ____________ explanation for murdering Lennon on the steps of the ____________ legend’s apartment in New York on December 8th, 1980. He said: "I felt that by killing John Lennon I would become somebody, and ____________ of that I became a murderer and murderers are not somebodies.” He added: "I made a horrible ____________ to end another human being's life for reasons of selfishness, and that was my decision at that ____________.” Chapman thought that by killing someone famous he would achieve "____________ notoriety and fame."   deepening LISTENING  Listen and fill in the gaps The man who killed former Beatle John Lennon ______________________ why he did it. Mark David Chapman, 55, explained his reasons to his parole board on September 7th. It is the first time ______________________ for murdering Lennon on the steps of the rock legend’s apartment in New York on December 8th, 1980. He said: "I felt that by killing John Lennon ______________________, and instead of that I became a murderer and murderers are not somebodies.” He added: "______________________ to end another human being's life ______________________, and that was my decision at that time.” Chapman thought that by killing someone famous he would achieve "______________________." Chapman is serving a sentence of ______________________ shooting Lennon. He was ______________________ in 2000 but prison officials decided ______________________. His next parole hearing will be in August 2012. He hopes that talking about his crime wil


Which famous TV cowboy was played by Clayton Moore?

Clayton Moore - The Wild West Clayton Moore Wild West ShowBiz Cowboys Clayton Moore TV Cowboy: Clayton Moore was TV's "The Lone Ranger" from 1949-56 and starred in 221 episodes. He missed one season when he was replaced by another actor after a studio salary dispute.  His famous cry: "Hi, Ho, Silver" (the name of his horse - often as he sped away). Moore also starred in a number of films for Republic Pictures as well as two "Lone Ranger" films in 1956 and 1958. He was born in 1914 in Chicago and was part of a flying trapeze act in a traveling circus. He moved to Hollywood in 1938, worked as a stuntman and extra and played the bad guy in some films with Roy Rogers and Gene Autry. After the TV series ended, Moore remained under contract to portray the "masked man" for Dodge car commercials. Then in 1979 a court ordered him to stop wearing the trademark mask and Moore was forced to make special appearances in a pair of sunglasses. He is remembered for the deep resonant voice behind the mask. Copyright © 1999-2016 thewildwest.org.


What was the name of Butch Cassidy's gang?

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) - IMDb IMDb 7 January 2017 5:00 AM, UTC NEWS There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid ( 1969 ) Approved | Two Western bank/train robbers flee to Bolivia when the law gets too close. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC "No Small Parts" IMDb Exclusive: 'Edge of Seventeen' Star Hailee Steinfeld Hailee Steinfeld has received critical acclaim for her role in the coming-of-age comedy The Edge of Seventeen . What other roles has she played over the years? Don't miss our live coverage of the Golden Globes beginning at 4 p.m. PST on Jan. 8 in our Golden Globes section. a list of 44 titles created 21 Sep 2011 a list of 35 titles created 26 Dec 2013 a list of 22 titles created 09 Feb 2014 a list of 24 titles created 9 months ago a list of 43 titles created 2 weeks ago Title: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) 8.1/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won     4     Oscars. Another    16 wins & 14 nominations. See more awards  » Videos A man refuses to conform to life in a rural prison. Director: Stuart Rosenberg In Chicago in September 1936, a young con man seeking revenge for his murdered partner teams up with a master of the big con to win a fortune from a criminal banker. Director: George Roy Hill Allied prisoners of war plan for several hundred of their number to escape from a German camp during World War II. Director: John Sturges After settling his differences with a Japanese PoW camp commander, a British colonel co-operates to oversee his men's construction of a railway bridge for their captors - while oblivious to a plan by the Allies to destroy it. Director: David Lean Retired Old West gunslinger William Munny reluctantly takes on one last job, with the help of his old partner and a young man. Director: Clint Eastwood Two bounty hunters with the same intentions team up to track down a Western outlaw. Director: Sergio Leone A wandering gunfighter plays two rival families against each other in a town torn apart by greed, pride, and revenge. Director: Sergio Leone An in-depth examination of the ways in which the U.S. Vietnam War impacts and disrupts the lives of people in a small industrial town in Pennsylvania. Director: Michael Cimino The story of T.E. Lawrence , the English officer who successfully united and led the diverse, often warring, Arab tribes during World War I in order to fight the Turks. Director: David Lean A private detective hired to expose an adulterer finds himself caught up in a web of deceit, corruption and murder. Director: Roman Polanski Fred Dobbs and Bob Curtin, two Americans searching for work in Mexico, convince an old prospector to help them mine for gold in the Sierra Madre Mountains. Director: John Huston A young recruit in Vietnam faces a moral crisis when confronted with the horrors of war and the duality of man. Director: Oliver Stone Edit Storyline Butch and Sundance are the two leaders of the Hole-in-the-Wall Gang. Butch is all ideas, Sundance is all action and skill. The west is becoming civilized and when Butch and Sundance rob a train once too often, a special posse begins trailing them no matter where they run. Over rock, through towns, across rivers, the group is always just behind them. When they finally escape through sheer luck, Butch has another idea, "Let's go to Bolivia". Based on the exploits of the historical characters. Written by John Vogel <jlvogel@comcast.net> You never met a pair like Butch and The Kid. See more  » Genres: 24 October 1969 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: The Sundance Kid and Butch Cassidy See more  » Filming Locations: Did You Know? Trivia Conrad Hall was not pleased with the night shots in the film, such as the one in which a man is selling bicycles down on the street. He thought t


Who played the Ringo Kid in the film Stagecoach?

Stagecoach (1939) - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 4:34 PM, UTC NEWS There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error A group of people traveling on a stagecoach find their journey complicated by the threat of Geronimo and learn something about each other in the process. Director: Ernest Haycox (original story), Dudley Nichols (screen play) Stars: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC Famous Directors: From Sundance to Prominence From Christopher Nolan to Quentin Tarantino and every Coen brother in between, many of today's most popular directors got their start at the Sundance Film Festival . Here's a list of some of the biggest names to go from Sundance to Hollywood prominence. Watch the video Related News a list of 46 titles created 03 Mar 2014 a list of 26 titles created 28 May 2015 a list of 39 titles created 11 months ago a list of 26 titles created 10 months ago a list of 40 titles created 8 months ago Search for " Stagecoach " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won     2     Oscars. Another    4 wins & 5 nominations. See more awards  » Videos A Civil War veteran embarks on a journey to rescue his niece from an Indian tribe. Director: John Ford A senator, who became famous for killing a notorious outlaw, returns for the funeral of an old friend and tells the truth about his deed. Director: John Ford Dunson leads a cattle drive, the culmination of over 14 years of work, to its destination in Missouri. But his tyrannical behavior along the way causes a mutiny, led by his adopted son. Directors: Howard Hawks, Arthur Rosson Stars: John Wayne, Montgomery Clift, Joanne Dru A small-town sheriff in the American West enlists the help of a cripple, a drunk, and a young gunfighter in his efforts to hold in jail the brother of the local bad guy. Director: Howard Hawks At Fort Apache, an honorable and veteran war captain finds conflict when his regime is placed under the command of a young, glory hungry lieutenant colonel with no respect for the local Indian tribe. Director: John Ford A Western retelling the tale of the Shoot-out at the OK Corral. Director: John Ford Captain Nathan Brittles, on the eve of retirement, takes out a last patrol to stop an impending massive Indian attack. Encumbered by women who must be evacuated, Brittles finds his mission imperiled. Director: John Ford A weary gunfighter attempts to settle down with a homestead family, but a smoldering settler/rancher conflict forces him to act. Director: George Stevens A cavalry officer posted on the Rio Grande must deal with murderous raiding Apaches, his son who's a risk-taking recruit and his wife from whom he has been separated for many years. Director: John Ford A retired American boxer returns to the village of his birth in Ireland, where he finds love. Director: John Ford A marshall, personally compelled to face a returning deadly enemy, finds that his own town refuses to help him. Director: Fred Zinnemann An aging group of outlaws look for one last big score as the "traditional" American West is disappearing around them. Director: Sam Peckinpah Edit Storyline A simple stagecoach trip is complicated by the fact that Geronimo is on the warpath in the area. The passengers on the coach include a drunken doctor, two women, a bank manager who has taken off with his client's money, and the famous Ringo Kid, among others. Written by Andrew Hyatt <dres@uiuc.edu> See All (71)  » Taglines: Danger holds the reins as the devil cracks the whip ! Desperate men ! Frontier women ! Rising above their pasts in a West corrupted by violence and gun-fire ! See more  » Genres: 3 March 1939 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: Höllenfahrt nach Santa Fé See more  » Filming Locations: Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording) Color: Did You Know? Trivia John Ford loved the Monume


Which real life law enforcer did Henry Fonda play in the film My Darling Clementine?

My Darling Clementine Movie Review (1946) | Roger Ebert Tweet "What kind of town is this?” Wyatt Earp asks on his first night in Tombstone. “A man can't get a shave without gettin' his head blowed off.” He gets up out of the newfangled barber's chair at the Bon Ton Tonsorial Parlor and climbs through the second-story window of a saloon, his face still half lathered, to konk a gun-toting drunk on the head and drag him out by the heels. Advertisement Earp ( Henry Fonda ) already knows what kind of town it is. In the opening scenes of John Ford's greatest Western, “My Darling Clementine” (1946), he and his brothers are driving cattle east to Kansas. Wyatt, Virgil and Morgan leave their kid brother James in charge of the herd and go into town for a shave and a beer. As they ride down the main street of Tombstone, under a vast and lowering evening sky, gunshots and raucous laughter are heard in the saloons, and we don't have to ask why the town has the biggest graveyard west of the Rockies. Ford's story reenacts the central morality play of the Western. Wyatt Earp becomes the town's new marshal, there's a showdown between law and anarchy, the law wins and the last shot features the new schoolmarm--who represents the arrival of civilization. Most Westerns put the emphasis on the showdown. “My Darling Clementine” builds up to the legendary gunfight at the OK Corral, but it is more about everyday things--haircuts, romance, friendship, poker and illness. At the center is Henry Fonda's performance as Wyatt Earp. He's usually shown as a man of action, but Fonda makes him the new-style Westerner, who stands up when a woman comes into the room and knows how to carve a chicken and dance a reel. Like a teenager, he sits in a chair on the veranda of his office, tilts back to balance on the back legs and pushes off against a post with one boot and then the other. He's thinking of Clementine, and Fonda shows his happiness with body language. Advertisement Earp has accepted the marshal's badge because when he and his brothers returned to their herd, they found the cattle rustled and James dead. There is every reason to believe the crime was committed by Old Man Clanton ( Walter Brennan ) and his “boys” (grown, bearded and mean). An early scene ends with Clanton baring his teeth like an animal showing its fangs. Earp buries James in a touching scene. (“You didn't get much of a chance, did you, James?”) Then, instead of riding into town and shooting the Clantons, he tells the mayor he'll become the new marshal. He wants revenge, but legally. The most important relationship is between Earp and Doc Holliday ( Victor Mature ), the gambler who runs Tombstone but is dying of tuberculosis. They are natural enemies, but a quiet, unspoken regard grows up between the two men, maybe because Earp senses the sadness at Holliday's core. Holliday's rented room has his medical diploma on the wall and his doctor's bag beneath it, but he doesn't practice anymore. Something went wrong back East, and now he gambles for a living, and drinks himself into oblivion. His lover is a prostitute, Chihuahua ( Linda Darnell ), and he talks about leaving for Mexico with her. But as he coughs up blood, he knows what his prognosis is. The marshal's first showdown with Holliday is a classic Ford scene. The saloon grows quiet when Doc walks in, and the bar clears when he walks up to it. He tells Earp, “Draw!” Earp says he can't--doesn't have a gun. Doc calls for a gun, and a man down the bar slides him one. Earp looks at the gun, and says, “Brother Morg's gun. The other one, the good-lookin' fellow--that's my brother, Virg.” Doc registers this information and returns his own gun to its holster. He realizes Earp's brothers have the drop on him. “Howdy,” says Doc. “Have a drink.” Advertisement Twice Doc tells someone to get out of town, and twice Earp reminds him that's the marshal's job. Although the Clantons are the first order of business, Doc and Earp seem headed for a showdown. Yet they have a scene together that is one of the strangest and most beautiful in all of John F