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Leif is a male given name of Scandinavian origin. It is derived from the Old Norse name Leifr (nominative case), meaning "heir", "descendant", "beloved", "lucky".
Across the Nordic countries, the most commonly occurring spelling of the name is Leif, however, there are some well-established regional variants:
In Norway, about 17,000 men have Leif as their first (or only) name. In Sweden, 70,000 men have the name Leif, about 60% of them as a first name. As of 2008, about 18,000 Danish men have Leif as their first name. In Finland, as of 2012, 4,628 men have Leif as a first name. In U.S, as of 2015, 6,415 men have Leif as a first name.
Although common in the Nordic countries, the name Leif has declined in use since the 1950s. Because of this, the name has become associated with an older generation throughout the region.
Because the Scandinavian languages differ in their pronunciation of the digraphs ⟨ei⟩ and ⟨ej⟩, the name Leif may be either pronounced approximately like the English word "life", or as an approximate rhyme for "safe". In Denmark, much of Norway, and the southern and western regions of the Faroe Islands the name is pronounced more like "life", while in Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Western Norway it is an approximate rhyme with "safe". The only exception to this pattern is in the northern and eastern regions of the Faroe Islands where it is an approximate rhyme with the English word "coif". In no region is the name pronounced like the most commonly heard English pronunciation, "leaf", as that would be a homophone of the unrelated female name Liv/Lif.
Brett Charles Sheridan (born March 3, 1974) in Fremont, Nebraska is an American actor who has been in many national TV commercials and is currently best known for his role as George a.k.a. "Mr. Wiggly" on the web series "The Guild".
Sheridan graduated from Fremont Senior High School Fremont, Nebraska in 1992. He was also a member of National Honor Society and attained the rank of Eagle Scout.
Sheridan attended Doane College in Crete, Nebraska. He received the Zenon C.R. Hansen college scholarship for being an Eagle Scout and the Irene Ryan nomination to the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival for his performance in Flow My Tears, The Policeman Said. He graduated with a B.A. in communication in 1996.
Sheridan's first acting experience was in his fourth grade church musical The Best You Can Be. He performed in numerous plays in high school, and was selected for lead roles in both Hello Dolly and Our Town. During college, he also had lead roles in Flow My Tears the Policeman Said, Hippolytos, and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
A film festival is an organized, extended presentation of films in one or more cinemas or screening venues, usually in a single city or region. Increasingly, film festivals show some films outdoors. Films may be of recent date and, depending upon the festival's focus, can include international and domestic releases. Some festivals focus on a specific film-maker or genre (e.g., film noir) or subject matter (e.g., horror film festivals). A number of film festivals specialise in short films of a defined maximum length. Film festivals are typically annual events. Some film historians do not consider Film Festivals as official releases of film, like Jerry Beck. The best known film festivals are the Venice Film Festival, the Cannes Film Festival, the Toronto Film Festival, Sundance Film Festival, and the Berlin International Film Festival, the latter being the largest film festival worldwide, based on attendance. The Venice Film Festival is the oldest major festival. The Melbourne International Film Festival is the largest film festival in the Southern Hemisphere and one of the oldest in the world. A 2013 study found 3,000 active films festivals worldwide—active defined as having held an event in the previous 24 months.
The Amazing Spider-Man (abbreviated as ASM) is an American comic book series published by Marvel Comics, featuring the adventures of the fictional superhero Spider-Man. Being the mainstream continuity of the franchise, it began publication in 1963 as a monthly periodical and was published continuously, with a brief interruption in 1995, until its relaunch with a new numbering order in 1999. In 2003 the series reverted to the numbering order of the first volume. The title has occasionally been published biweekly, and was published three times a month from 2008 to 2010. A film named after the comic was released July 3, 2012.
After DC Comics' relaunch of Action Comics and Detective Comics with new #1 issues in 2011, it had been the highest-numbered American comic still in circulation until it was cancelled. The title ended its 50-year run as a continuously published comic with issue #700 in December 2012. It was replaced by The Superior Spider-Man as part of the Marvel NOW! relaunch of Marvel's comic lines.
The title was relaunched in April 2014, starting fresh from issue #1, after the "Goblin Nation" story arc published in The Superior Spider-Man and Superior Spider-Man Team-Up.
In late 2015, The Amazing Spider-Man would be relaunched again with a new volume with issue #1 following the 2015 Secret Wars event.
The Amazing is a Swedish band whose members include Reine Fiske, who plays with Dungen, and Christoffer Gunrup, who played in Granada and with Anna Järvinen. Fredrik Swahn, Alexis Benson, and drummer Moussa Fadera are also in The Amazing.
The Amazing released their self-titled debut on April 29, 2009 on Subliminal Sounds. The disc was reviewed by the Daily News, and others including Sydsvenskan, and the Swedish newspaper, Svenska Dagbladet. In connection with the first disc, the group played on the program P3 Pop on Swedish Radio P3.
Gentle Stream was released in 2011. The Amazing did a Daytrotter session on December 5, 2012. They played, "Gone" from the album on Late Night with David Letterman on January 18, 2013. The Amazing appeared on World Cafe on February 6, 2013.
Their fourth album, Picture You, was released on February 17, 2015. Allmusic noted that it "is the culmination of all their work, with a combination of wonderfully rich arrangements, inspired playing and singing, and a batch of lengthy songs that both warm the heart and expand the mind".
'The Amazing Spider-Man' swooped into theatres with a spectacular world premiere in Westwood, CA on Thursday, June 29th. A bevy of A-List celebrities and adoring fans gazed as Spider-Man didn't just walk the red carpet: he climbed over it. Luckily, Andrew Garfield had time to swap his spandex for a suit and chat with Celebs.com. We also caught up with the film's director Marc Webb, the adorable Max Charles, C. Thomas Howell, Michael Barra and celebrity fans like Tricia Helfer, Backstreet Boy AJ McLean, American Idol's Colton Dixon, Modern Family's Nolan Gould and DWTS' Karina Smirnoff. The film opens on July 3!!! For more on your favorite celebrities head to http://www.celebs.com
Clips and highlights from Leif Gantvoort's TV and film work.
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Visit http://www.thesecretlanguageofbirthdays.com for the complete Personology report. We talk with Leif about how he felt regarding the direction of "The Amazing Spider-Man." He says he loved it and had a blast working on set. He tells SLTV about his new film that's coming out called "Last Stop." We asked Leif what his guilty pleasure website is and he answers with the utmost truth. Honest and awesome, Leif's Secret Language Name is "Electric Conscience." April 8 people often carry an inherent shyness about them. While they are performing their role(s) on life's stage they seem to be in their own private world and it is this unusual admixture of public intimacy that they give to group meetings in which they are involved. For more information on Leif's Personology and all your favorite s...
A spoof commercial for ACME Comedy Theatre. Starring Felicia Day, Leif Gantvoort and Craig Tollifson. It was directed by Chris MacKenzie
Jeremy Jordan himself comes to ACME to record the literal version of his hit music video from 1992. Written by: LEIF GANTVOORT & JOSEPH LIMBAUGH Directed by (new footage): LEIF GANTVOORT Starring & Performed by: JEREMY JORDAN Featuring: LEIF GANTVOORT JOSEPH LIMBAUGH PORTER KELLY ERIN NEIMEYER MARY VAN LUVEN Camera and Lights by: ROB WOOD Sound Recording and Mixing by BRIAN GIOVANNI Editing by: TRAVIS RICHEY ACME Production Manager: ROB WOOD Produced by DAN KANE and TRAVIS RICHEY Shot on-location at ACME Comedy Studios This video premiered in "ACME Saturday Night," the live online TV show. which features a new celebrity guest each week, as well as a musical guest! For more information and to watch live, go to http://www.acmecomedy.com
Is it magic...or something deeper and more disturbing? Written and Directed by Leif Gantvoort Starring Brett Sheridan, Leif Gantvoort, Nick Greco, Julie Wittner, Blake Sheridan, Gaby Gantvoort and Bill Kessler Director of Photography Rob Wood Edited by Leif Gantvoort Music by Kevin McCloud (incompetech.com) Executive Producer Dan Kane Produced in Cooperation with Hollywood Saturday Night
Starring Tichina Arnold (Everybody Hates Chris), Leif Gantvoort and Brian Spillane. Directed, Edited and Written by Leif Gantvoort Made for ACME Comedy Theatre's show ACME Saturday Night.
Brett Sheridan hosts a morning talk show. This week's guest is Chandler Massey and Cassey Deidrick from "Days of our Lives." The show is created by Brett Sheridan. Written by Brett Sheridan and Leif Gantvoort. This episode was directed by Leif Gantvoort.
Brett Sheridan hosts a morning talk show. This week's guest is Amy Paffrath from the E News network. The show is created by Brett Sheridan. Written by Brett Sheridan and Leif Gantvoort. This episode was directed by Leif Gantvoort
WATCH THE FULL FILM HERE: https://vimeo.com/79321795 A young man who recently experienced a miraculous recovery from cancer seeks the mysterious woman whose daily encouragement he credits for saving his life. Directed by Evan Kaufmann Written by R. Scott Shields Starring Leif Gantvoort and Jolene Andersen -- WINNER: 2014 Cleveland Film Festival: The Spalding and Jackson Award: In Celebration of Joy WINNER: 2014 Rochester Film Festival: Shoestring Trophy OFFICIAL SELECTION: 2014 Kansas City Film Festival OFFICIAL SELECTION: 2014 LA Shorts Film Festival OFFICIAL SELECTION: 2014 Cleveland International Film Festival OFFICIAL SELECTION: 2014 Rochester Film Festival
When the McAlister family left for their Christmas vacation, they forgot one small thing...and it wasn't their 8-year-old son. Written and Directed by Leif Gantvoort Director of Photography Cameron Schmucker Starring: Brett Sheridan, Erin Carufel, Ryan Churchill, Bobby Neely, Leif Gantvoort, Amy Gantvoort, Blake Sheridan, Lydia Sheridan, Gaby Gantvoort, Aiden Younger, Claire Younger, and Bob Sheridan. Subscribe/Rate/Review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-schmoes-know-show/id851220414?mt=2 Subscribe to Schmoes Know on Youtube: www.youtube.com/schmoesknow Subscribe to Collider Video on YouTube: www.youtube.com/collidervideos Subscribe to Collider Video on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/collider-audio-edition-all/id592937544?mt=2 Subscribe to SK Podcast on Yo...
Made for ACME This Week. Starring Diane Farr, Leif Gantvoort, Julie Wittner and Rich Keith. Written and Directed by Leif Gantvoort and Rich Keith. Edited by Leif Gantvoort Director of Photography Travis Richie Production Coordinator Rob Wood Boom Mic Brian Giovani
ACME SATURDAY NIGHT September 18, 2010 ----- Hosts: MOLLY BURNETT & MARK HAPKA ("Days of Our Lives") Special Appearance by: CASEY DEIDRICK and CHANDLER MASSEY Musical Guest: GENGHIS CON-JOB Starring: LEIF GANTVOORT, NICK GRECO, DAN KANE, PORTER KELLY, BILL KESSLER, JEN PARKER, TONY RAGO, BILLY VILLEGAS Featuring: CURTISS FRISLE ----- Director: LEIF GANTVOORT Head Writer: JOSEPH LIMBAUGH News Director: DAN KANE ----- Technical Director/Light & Sound/Visual Effects: JOSH PAGET Television Director: ELIOT HOCHBERG Camera Operators: BRIAN GIOVANNI, ROB WOOD Teleprompter: BRYN WOZNICKI ----- Musical Director/Keyboard: JONATHAN GREEN Drums: CHRISTIAN MALMIN Stage Manager/Sound Engineer - Musical Guest: PAUL DURASO ----- Executive Producer: DAN KANE Television Producer: EL...
A teaser for the stage play "The Afflicted." Peformances Friday and Saturday nights at 8:00, Sundays at 7:00. NoHo Arts Center, North Hollywood, CA. Directed by Danny Cistone. Written by Leif Gantvoort. Produced by Ronnie Marmo through Theatre 68. Starring Jeremy Luke, Leif Gantvoort, Ariel Hart, Daniel Hutchison, Perry Smith, Tanya Wilkins, Shelly Hacco, Eddie Alfano, Ed Cosico, Tommy Kijas, Nadeen Currie, Lincoln Castellanos, Christopher Kelly and Femi Longe.