where ART meets application! American Horror Story The first season, subsequently subtitled Murder House, takes place in Los Angeles in 2011 and follows the story of a family that moves into a home haunted by its former deceased occupants. The second season, subtitled Asylum, takes place in Massachusetts in 1964 and follows the stories of the inhabitants of an institution for the criminally insane. The third season, subtitled Coven, takes place in New Orleans in the 1800s and 2013 and follows the battle between witches and voodoo practitioners.[3] The fourth season, subtitled Freak Show, will take place in Jupiter, Florida in 1950 and will follow one of the few remaining American freak shows.[4] American Horror Story has been well received by television critics. Overview[edit] Season 1: Murder House (2011)[edit] Season 2: Asylum (2012–13)[edit] Season 3: Coven (2013–14)[edit] The third season, titled American Horror Story: Coven, is about oppression; specifically, the oppression of marginalized groups and female empowerment. Casting[edit]
Boyce Avenue Boyce Avenue frequently tours in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, European Union, Australia, and Southeast Asia.[1] Career[edit] 2004-2009: Formed and First Album[edit] Boyce Avenue formed in 2004 when Daniel moved back to Florida after graduating from Harvard Law School. In 2007, Boyce Avenue began posting videos of original music and covers of popular songs on YouTube. With their sights set on connecting with their online fan base, the band turned their attention to touring, playing four headlining shows in the Philippines.[2][3] Shortly following this, the band began its first tour of the US. 2010-2011: Signed to Universal Republic[edit] In early 2010, they returned to the Philippines to play festivals with Kris Allen[4] and the Jabbawockeez. On January 23, 2010, the band signed with Universal Republic[5] and had a debut album, entitled All We Have Left, released on June 15, 2010. In November 2011, they released their original music video, "Dare to Believe." EPs[edit]
Tegan and Sara Tegan and Sara are a Canadian indie rock duo formed in 1995 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, composed of identical twin sisters Tegan Rain Quin and Sara Keirsten Quin (both born September 19, 1980). Both musicians are songwriters and play the guitar and keyboards.[1][3][4][5][6][7] History[edit] Background and early work: 1997–2003[edit] Tegan and Sara Quin were born September 19, 1980 in Calgary, Alberta. Mainstream success: 2007–2011[edit] Sara at NIB Stadium in December 2010 Tegan at NIB Stadium in December 2010 In 2011, they launched 2011: A Merch Odyssey, which saw at least one new item in the official online stores every month, all year long. Heartthrob: 2012–present[edit] Personal lives[edit] Both twins are openly gay.[18] Tegan lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, and Sara lives in Montreal, Quebec, and also in New York City with her girlfriend; they have been dating since 2011[update].[6] Touring[edit] Other work[edit] Collaborations[edit] Tegan appears on Against Me!'
Labyrinth (film) Labyrinth is a 1986 British-American musical fantasy adventure film directed by Jim Henson, executive produced by George Lucas and based upon conceptual designs by Brian Froud. The film stars David Bowie as Jareth and Jennifer Connelly as Sarah. The plot revolves around Sarah's quest to reach the center of an enormous otherworldly maze to rescue her infant brother Toby, who has been kidnapped by Jareth, the Goblin King. With the exception of Bowie and Connelly, most of the significant characters in the film are played by puppets produced by Jim Henson's Creature Shop. The New York Times reported that Labyrinth had a budget of $25 million. Labyrinth was a box office disappointment and only grossed $12,729,917 during its U.S theatrical run. The film opens with a barn owl watching a teenager, Sarah reciting lines from her favorite book called The Labyrinth in a park. Following her parents' departure Sarah realizes that her teddy bear, Lancelot, is missing from her room.
V for Vendetta (film) V takes Evey to his home, where she is told she must remain until 5 November the following year. After learning that V is killing government officials, she escapes to the home of her boss, comedian and talk show host Gordon Deitrich. In return for Evey trusting him with her safety, Gordon reveals to her a collection of prohibited materials including subversive paintings, an antique Quran, and homoerotic photographs by Robert Mapplethorpe. Gordon explains that he acts the part of a womanizer to conceal his homosexuality, well aware that if he were honest he would be "black bagged"(Taken away by the "Finger" and executed). Evey is told that she will be executed unless she reveals V's location, but when she says she would rather die she is immediately released. Inspector Finch searches for the true identity of V, eventually tracing him to a bioweapons program at a detention centre for "social deviants" and political dissidents in Larkhill. Actor Hugo Weaving in 2012.
Where the Heart Is (2000 film) The film follows five years in the life Novalee Nation, a pregnant 17-year-old who is abandoned by her boyfriend at a Wal-Mart in a small Oklahoma town. She secretly moves into the Wal-Mart store where she eventually gives birth to her baby, which attracts media attention. With the help of friends, she makes a new life for herself in the town. At seventeen years old and seven months pregnant, Novalee Nation (Natalie Portman) sets off on a road trip from Tennessee to California with her ignorant, trailer trash boyfriend, Willy Jack Pickens (Dylan Bruno). Returning to the store upon trying on the flip flops she bought, Novalee meets Thelma "Sister" Husband (Stockard Channing), a woman who runs the Welcome Wagon in town. Willy Jack Pickens gets into trouble with the law for helping a 14 year old girl that did some looting and is arrested. Novalee manages to live at the store for several weeks. Novalee enjoys her life at Sister Husband's, becomes friends with Forney, works at Wal-Mart.
Daughter of the Forest Daughter of the Forest is an historical fantasy novel by Juliet Marillier first published in 1999 It is loosely based on "The Six Swans" (a story that has many versions, one of which by the Brothers Grimm). A girl (Sorcha) must sew six shirts from a painful nettle plant in order to save her brothers from a witch's enchantment, remaining completely mute until the task is finished. Falling in love complicates her mission. Plot summary[edit] From the novel's jacket: “Lord Colum of Sevenwaters is blessed with six sons: Liam, a natural leader; Diarmid, with his passion for adventure; twins Cormack and Conor, each with a different calling; rebellious Finbar, grown old before his time by his gift of Sight; and the young, compassionate Padriac. But it is Sorcha, the seventh child and only daughter, too young to have known her mother, who alone is destined to defend her family and protect her land from the Britons and the clan known as Northwoods. Characters in "Daughter of the Forest"[edit]
The Gift (Croggon novel) The Gift (aka The Naming) is 2002 fantasy novel by Alison Croggon. It is the first in her Pellinor quartet. The Gift (also published as The Naming) begins with Maerad, in "Gilman's Cot" as a slave, where she has been for many years, with few memories of her former life, her mother having died several years before. When Cadvan finds that Maerad's Gift is unusually powerful for one never formally taught, he begins to suspect of her more significance than he had before. After their brief but enjoyed stay at Innail, Cadvan takes Maerad across the country of Annar to the school] of Norloch, intending to have her instated as a full Bard and given her Name, and also to see his old teacher Nelac. When Maerad and Cadvan, who has become her tutor, reach Norloch, they discover that corruption has penetrated even here, in that the First Bard Enkir has fallen under Sharma's influence.
Tea with the Black Dragon Tea with the Black Dragon is a 1983 fantasy novel by R. A. MacAvoy. It was nominated for the Nebula Award for Best Novel in 1983, the Hugo Award for Best Novel in 1984, and won MacAvoy the John W. Plot introduction[edit] Tea with the Black Dragon is about Martha MacNamara, called west to San Francisco by a message from her daughter, Elizabeth, a computer programmer. References[edit] Jump up ^ 1984 Locus Awards External links[edit] Among Others Among Others is a 2011 fantasy novel by Jo Walton, published originally by Tor Books.[1] It is published in the UK by Corsair (Constable & Robinson).[2] It won the 2012 Nebula Award for Best Novel, the Hugo Award for Best Novel and the British Fantasy Award,[3] and was a nominee for the World Fantasy Award for Best Novel.[4] Plot[edit] The novel is presented as the diary of Mori, a 15-year-old Welsh science fiction and fantasy fan, in 1979 and 1980. She and her twin sister have magically stopped their mother from taking control of the fairies, but they suffered an accident in which her sister was killed and Mori's leg was injured. She takes a train trip to Wales to visit relative on her mother's side. Back at school, she works a magic spell to get friends, and the school librarian immediately offers to take her to a meeting of a local science fiction fan club. Reception[edit] Ursula K. References[edit] External links[edit]
Avril Lavigne Early life Avril Ramona Lavigne was born in Belleville, Ontario. Her father, Jean-Claude Joseph Lavigne,[11] named her "Avril" after the French word for the month of April. At the age of two, she began singing church songs with her mother,[12] Judith-Rosanne "Judy" (née Loshaw). Dundas Street, one of the two main streets in Greater Napanee. When Lavigne was five years old, the family moved to Napanee, Ontario,[12] a town with a population of approximately 5,000.[16][17][18] Although she has been struggling with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)[19][20] since she was a child and was sometimes kicked out of class for misbehaving, her parents supported her singing. Music career 2000–03: Let Go In November 2000,[17] Ken Krongard, an A&R representative, invited Antonio "L.A." Lavigne released her debut album, Let Go, on 4 June 2002 in the U.S., where it reached number 2 on the Billboard 200. 2004–05: Under My Skin 2006–08: The Best Damn Thing
Hollywood Undead History Formation (2005–2007) Swan Songs, Desperate Measures, and Record Deal (2007–2009) Departure of Deuce (2010) In early 2010, the band announced that singer, Deuce, had left the band due to musical differences. Not much was known about the situation until the subject was brought up by interviewer Bryan Stars on YouTube.[16] Johnny 3 Tears and Da Kurlzz told the interviewer that the band had to constantly satisfy Deuce while touring. Martini Beerman of rock.com interviewed Charlie Scene and J-Dog, and the two decided to explain the final events that led up to the split. American Tragedy and Redux (2010–2011) On February 6, 2011, the band released another song titled "Been to Hell", for a free download.[27] Hollywood Undead member J-Dog said he will continue to release "sample" music for free download until the album has released, via Hollywood Undead email subscribers, Hollywood Undead website members, and Facebook fans. Notes from the Underground (2011–present) Names and Appearances Names