101 Fascinating Canadian Film and TV Facts
101 Fascinating Canadian Film and TV Facts

Author: Thom Ernst

Publisher: Dundurn

Published: 2024-10-08

Total Pages: 219

ISBN-13: 1459754336

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101 lesser-known stories to delight Canadian cinema and television fans. Do you know who was in the first on-screen nude scene in a Canadian feature film? Or which David Cronenberg film was raided for obscenity? Why was Oliver Reed arrested while shooting The Brood ? Which iconic Canadian television series was syndicated in over fifty different countries? Which Canadian film critic wrote a full-page retraction after reconsidering a positive review he gave a film? And what role did Canada play in the creation of Dennis Hopper’s Easy Rider? With an eye for the unique and the absurd, 101 Fascinating Canadian Film & TV Facts, from one of Canada’s leading film critics, is a lively and humorous look at the best and the worst, the firsts and the lasts, and the groundbreaking truths behind Canada’s film and television industry.

101 Fascinating Canadian Music Facts
101 Fascinating Canadian Music Facts

Author: David McPherson

Publisher: Dundurn

Published: 2023-10-03

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 1459751604

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101 true stories to surprise and delight Canadian music fans. Did you know that Serena Ryder played the quietest concert ever from the ocean floor during low tide at Fundy National Park? Or that “I’ll Never Smile Again,” the hit that launched Frank Sinatra’s career, was written by Toronto pianist Ruth Lowe? What about 12-year-old Liberty Silver singing in a reggae band that opened for Bob Marley at Madison Square Garden? Did you know that the title of the Tragically Hip’s 1991 album, Road Apples, is not talking about apples? In 101 Fascinating Canadian Music Facts, author and historian David McPherson shares these and 97 other tales gathered from his more than 25 years working in the music industry. Music lovers and trivia buffs alike will enjoy perusing this collection of stories — collected from coast to coast — to discover surprising facts and hilarious tales from Canada’s music industry.

101 Amazing Facts about Ryan Gosling
101 Amazing Facts about Ryan Gosling

Author: Jack Goldstein

Publisher: Andrews UK Limited

Published: 2014-07-17

Total Pages: 29

ISBN-13: 1783339047

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Are you the world's biggest Ryan Gosling fan? Do you want to find out a whole load of information you probably didn't know about the actor of a generation? Then this is the book for you! Contained within are over one hundred facts, separated into sections such as relationships, funny facts, younger years and more. Become the master of Ryan Gosling knowledge, and see if your friends know as much about the heart-throb as you! Whether your favourite film is The Notebook, Drive or Lost River, or if you’re just a huge fan of Dead Man’s Bones, then this is the book for you.

Hidden - 101 Amazing Facts You Didn't Know
Hidden - 101 Amazing Facts You Didn't Know

Author: G Whiz

Publisher: 101BookFacts.com (pub-5999650418488591)

Published: 2014-04-19

Total Pages: 30

ISBN-13: 1498976883

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Did you know the the first draft of manuscript was written "off and on for 18 months"? Or, did you know Catherine did a happy dance when she found out that "Spin" debuted at number fifteen on the Globe & Mail Canadian best-seller list. What are the amazing facts of Hidden by Catherine McKenzie? Do you want to know the golden nuggets of facts readers love? If you've enjoyed the book, then this will be a must read delight for you! Collected for readers everywhere are 101 book facts about the book & author that are fun, down-to-earth, and amazingly true to keep you laughing and learning as you read through the book! Tips & Tricks to Enhance Reading Experience • Enter "G Whiz" after your favorite title to see if publication exists! ie) Harry Potter G Whiz • Enter "G Whiz 101" to search for entire catalogue! • Tell us what title you want next! • Combine your favorite titles to receive bundle coupons! • Submit a review and hop on the Wall of Contributors! “Get ready for fun, down-to-earth, and amazing facts that keep you laughing & learning!" - G Whiz DISCLAIMER: This work is an derivative work not to be confused with the original title. It is a collection of facts from reputable sources generally known to the public with source URLs for further reading and enjoyment. It is unofficial and unaffiliated with respective parties of the original title in any way. Due to the nature of research, no content shall be deemed authoritative nor used for citation purposes. Refined and tested for quality, we provide a 100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back.

101 Amazing Daniel Radcliffe Facts
101 Amazing Daniel Radcliffe Facts

Author: Jack Goldstein

Publisher: Andrews UK Limited

Published: 2012-11-14

Total Pages: 19

ISBN-13: 1782344535

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Daniel Radcliffe rose to fame in the lead role of the Harry Potter films, and quickly became a firm favourite of fans across the world. From the saviour of the wizarding world to his horror debut in The Woman in Black, Daniel has proved himself to be a box office draw time and time again. This interesting book contains 101 amazing facts, separated into categories for your enjoyment. It covers all subjects from his acting, his personal life, his upbringing, and his friends and family. Find out everything there is to know about Daniel, and show everyone you are the master of Radcliffe knowledge!

101 Amazing Miley Cyrus Facts
101 Amazing Miley Cyrus Facts

Author: Jack Goldstein

Publisher: Andrews UK Limited

Published: 2013-03-26

Total Pages: 26

ISBN-13: 1782348115

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Are you the world's biggest Miley Cyrus fan? Or do you want to know everything there is to know about the ex Hannah Montana actress who is now a global superstar? If so, then this is the book for you! Contained within are 101 amazing facts about everything, from how Miley got started as both an actress and as a singer, to her love life, awards she has won and much more. The book is easily organised into sections so you can find the information you want fast and is perfect for all ages!

101 Amazing Facts about Arthur Conan Doyle
101 Amazing Facts about Arthur Conan Doyle

Author: Jack Goldstein

Publisher: Andrews UK Limited

Published: 2014-04-03

Total Pages: 26

ISBN-13: 178333732X

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Did you know that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle thought Harry Houdini had real supernatural powers? Or that he felt that writing about Sherlock Holmes was holding him back from other more meaningful work? What made him seek a career in medicine? And who was the one player he bowled out during his cricketing career? This fascinating book contains over one hundred facts about Conan Doyle, organised into categories for easy reading. Whether you are studying him for a project or you are just interested in finding out more about the creator of the world's greatest detective, this is the book for you.

101 Amazing Facts About The Beatles
101 Amazing Facts About The Beatles

Author: Jack Goldstein

Publisher: Andrews UK Limited

Published: 2012-09-17

Total Pages: 23

ISBN-13: 1782342869

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Are you the world's biggest Beatles fan? Do you know everything there is to know about the Fab Four? Then this is the book for you! In this easy-to-digest eBook are 101 facts about your favourite band – do you know all of them? Test yourself and your friends with these handily-packaged facts easily organised into categories for maximum enjoyment. Sections include their music, individual members, and some crazy facts about the band! Whether you'd like to stroll down Penny Lane, walk across Abbey Road, or visit Strawberry Fields, this fantastic eBook is full of great fun facts for you.

Amazing But True Golf Facts
Amazing But True Golf Facts

Author: Allan Zullo

Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Published: 2003-10

Total Pages: 270

ISBN-13: 9780740738609

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Amazing but True Golf Facts, one of AMP¿s most successful golf humor books, has been updated both inside and out! Allan Zullo and Chris Rodell have put together more astonishing, mind-boggling, and beyond belief morsels from the world of golf.Some of the more intriguing new details in Amazing But True Golf Facts include the most holes played (73); Hollywood movie star Will Smith¿s obsession with the game (he built a par 3 hole in his back yard); the surge of the Dow Jones Industrial Average every time Tiger Woods played a televised match during the 1990s; and the fact that Phil Mickelson¿s 2001 commercial that features his famous ¿backward flop¿ shot, in which Mickelson, back to the green, hits the ball backward over the head of a company¿s CEO, and into the cup, required only three takes.The original Amazing but True Golf Facts sold almost 50,000 copies and was a great-selling backlist hit for a decade. It also spawned the day-to-day Amazing but True Golf Facts calendar line, which has increased consecutively in sales over the past five years. Amazing but True Golf Facts will sail to the Top 10 Books list of every golf aficionado.

Canada and the Nobel Prize
Canada and the Nobel Prize

Author: Harry Black

Publisher: Pembroke Publishers Limited

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 122

ISBN-13: 1551381508

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This fascinating and beautifully illustrated book explores Canadian achievements in peacekeeping, chemistry, physics, medicine, and literature over the last 100 years.