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Swans, genus Cygnus, are birds of the family Anatidae, which also includes geese and ducks. Swans are grouped with the closely related geese in the subfamily Anserinae where they form the tribe Cygnini. Sometimes, they are considered a distinct subfamily, Cygninae. There are six to seven species of swan in the genus Cygnus; in addition there is another species known as the Coscoroba Swan, although this species is no longer considered related to the true swans. Swans usually mate for life, though 'divorce' does sometimes occur, particularly following nesting failure. The number of eggs in each clutch ranges from three to eight.
The word swan is derived from Old English swan, akin to the German Schwan and Dutch zwaan and Swedish svan, in turn derived from Indo-European root *swen (to sound, to sing). Young swans are known as swanlings or as cygnets, from Greek κύκνος, kýknos and from the Latin word cygnus ("swan") and the Old French suffix -et ("little"). An adult male is a cob, from Middle English cobbe (leader of a group); an adult female is a pen.
Simon Phillip Cowell (born 7 October 1959) is an English A&R executive, television producer, entrepreneur, and television personality. He is known in the United Kingdom and United States for his role as a talent judge on TV shows such as Pop Idol, The X Factor, Britain's Got Talent and American Idol. He is also the owner of the television production and music publishing house Syco.
As a judge, Cowell is known for his blunt and often controversial criticisms, insults and wisecracks about contestants and their abilities. He is also known for combining activities in both the television and music industries, having promoted singles and records for various artists, including television personalities. He was most recently featured on the fifth series of Britain's Got Talent and the first season of The X Factor USA.
In 2010, the British magazine New Statesman listed Cowell at number 41 in a list of "The World's 50 Most Influential Figures 2010".
Cowell was born in Lambeth, London and brought up in Elstree, Hertfordshire. His mother, Julie Brett (née Josie Dalglish), is a former ballet dancer and socialite, and his father, Eric Selig Phillip Cowell (1918–1999), was an estate agent developer and music industry executive. Cowell's father was from a mostly Jewish family, though he did not discuss his background with his children (Cowell's paternal grandmother had immigrated from Poland). Cowell's mother was from a Christian background, and is of part Scottish descent. He has one brother and three half-brothers and a half sister; younger brother Nicholas Cowell, half-brother John Cowell, half-brother Tony Cowell, half-brother Michael Cowell and half sister June Cowell.
Actors: Hannis Brown (composer), Josh Bodnar (editor), Serene Aandahl (actress), Melaena Cadiz (actress), Brigitte Valentine (producer), E.O. Levendorf (producer), E.O. Levendorf (director), E.O. Levendorf (writer), John Beck (actor), Nicolas Mezger (actor), Tara Wallace (actress), Patti Goettlicher (actress), Geraldine Johns (actress), Kate Sessions (actress), Ashley Kate Adams (actress),
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Musical, Short,Actors: Carla Mancini (actress), Ugo Fangareggi (actor), Giovanni Cianfriglia (actor), Bruno Bilotta (actor), Nicola Di Gioia (actor), Sergio Di Pinto (actor), Giorgia Wurth (actress), Chiara Francini (actress), Corrado Zanchi (miscellaneous crew), Marco Bonetti (actor), Francesco Guzzo (actor), Nicola Nocella (actor), Paolo Ruffini (actor), Pasquale Petrolo (actor), Pasquale Petrolo (writer),
Genres: Comedy,Actors: Aaron Mento (writer), Aaron Mento (writer), Dean Bull (actor), Dean Bull (producer), Dean Bull (producer), Dean Bull (writer), David Britz (producer), David Britz (producer), Jeff Speed (editor), Jeff Speed (director), Andrea Britz (costume designer), Jamie Carson (actress), Jennifer Jonassen (actress), Jacen Saint (actor), Kane (actor),
Genres: Horror, Short,Actors: Mike Burnell (actor), Jilon VanOver (actor), Aaron Mento (writer), Aaron Mento (writer), Jeff Lorch (actor), James Horan (actor), Dean Bull (director), David Britz (producer), David Britz (actor), Sarah Prikryl (actress), Jillie Reil (actress), Vincent Lopez (miscellaneous crew), Stuart Voytilla (writer), Scott Vickaryous (actor), Matthew Bacis (actor),
Plot: Mitch, an obsessive collector and aspiring comic book artist ravenously snaps up rare horror VHS's to sell for big bucks in order to jump-start his career. Meanwhile, Mitch undergoes physical "hero" training ordered by his Publisher to improve his drawings. Meanwhile, his female counterpart, Jessica, tries desperately to escape the Nightmare Circuit, a dreamlike otherworld, while struggling to remember her past. Obsessed with winning Mitch back as a friend and controlling his life, Randy stops at nothing to get the upper hand on Mitch. When Mitch discovers "IL Bruto," the rarest horror film in the world, his training is put to the test as a supernatural rival, TV Face, appears; hell-bent on claiming the prize for himself. Aided by Jessica and sabotaged by Randy, Mitch struggles to get Il Bruto back from the dangerous Delilah, and trap TV Face inside Applegrove High's treacherous waterworks. With his life in the balance, Mitch must unravel the mystery surrounding "IL Bruto," or face losing everything he holds dear.
Keywords: character-name-in-title, web-seriesActors: Richard Hatch (writer), Richard Hatch (director), Tim Weske (miscellaneous crew), Robin Atkin Downes (actor), Richard Hatch (producer), Richard Hatch (actor), Tim Weske (miscellaneous crew), Brad Dourif (actor), Richard Lynch (actor), Brian Danner (actor), Brian Danner (miscellaneous crew), Andy Wolf (actor), Michael Wehrhahn (actor), James Logan (actor), Eric Clarke (miscellaneous crew),
Genres: Adventure, Sci-Fi, Short,Actors: Moshe Diamant (producer), Kathleen Stratton (editor), Franco Diogene (actor), Stefano Mainetti (composer), Claudio Fragasso (writer), Laura Gemser (actress), Joe D'Amato (producer), Rossella Drudi (writer), James L. Edwards (writer), Bruce Abbott (actor), John Armstead (actor), Deran Sarafian (writer), Deran Sarafian (director), Deran Sarafian (actor), Beatrice Ring (actress),
Genres: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi,Actors: Traci Lords (producer), Steve Drake (actor), Don Fernando (actor), Buddy Love (actor), Randy West (actor), Tanya Foxx (actress), Traci Lords (actress), Nikki Randall (actress), Jessica Wylde (actress), Kristara Barrington (actress), Ronnie Dickson (actress), Kyôko Aizome (actress), Paula Harlow (actress), Bunnie Blake (actress), Jason Brooks (actor),
Genres: Adult,Actors: Richard Driscoll (actor), Owen Teale (actor), Dafydd Hywel (actor), Ieuan Rhys (actor), Gwenyth Petty (actress), Dorien Thomas (actor), John Hefin (director), Keith Williams (producer), Alun ap Brinley (actor), Glyn Baker (actor), Owen Garmon (actor), Guinevere John (actress), Ernest Evans (actor),
Genres: ,Actors: Walter Hill (writer), Penn Jillette (miscellaneous crew), Frank Marshall (producer), Lawrence Gordon (producer), Joel Silver (producer), Walter Hill (director), Mercedes Ruehl (actress), Laurent Bouzereau (producer), Sonny Landham (actor), Irwin Keyes (actor), Robert Townsend (actor), Walter Hill (producer), James Remar (actor), Dan Perri (miscellaneous crew), Lynne Thigpen (actress),
Plot: Cyrus, the leader of the most powerful gang in New York City, the Gramercy Riffs, calls a midnight summit for all the area gangs, with all asked to send nine unarmed representatives for the conclave. A gang called The Warriors are blamed for killing Cyrus as he gives his speech. They now have to cross the territory of rivals in order to get to their own 'hood. The Warriors slowly cross the dangerous Bronx and Manhattan territories, narrowly escaping police and other gangs every step of the way.
Keywords: anti-hero, baseball-bat, based-on-novel, battering-ram, beach, bottle, bra-less, brawl, bronx-new-york-city, bronx-zoo-new-york-city