Series producer Eric Radomski reflected in an interview that ""Spawn TAS" was a personal success for me. Very rarely do artists get the opportunity to have as much uncensored creative freedom as I did at HBO on "Spawn"."
The score and opening theme was made by Shirley Walker, who also composed music for "". While "Batman: The Animated Series" featured traditional orchestra music, the producers of "Todd McFarlane's Spawn" requested that Walker give the series a more organic and subtle electronic soundtrack, with only minimal usage of orchestral sounds.
On July 24, 2007, HBO Video released a 4-disc 10th-anniversary signature collector's edition on DVD with all 18 episodes and multiple bonus features.
Latin American poetry
Latin American poetry is poetry written by poets born in Latin America.
Lyric poetry is popular in Latin America. Some lines in lyric poems rhyme. Sometimes lyric poems do not rhyme. Rubén Darío, César Vallejo, Ernesto Cardenal, Gabriela Mistral, and Pablo Neruda wrote lyric poems.
Prose poetry is also popular in Latin America. Prose poems are written in sentences and paragraphs. (The lines do not rhyme.) Jorge Luis Borges ("Everything and Nothing"), Pablo Neruda ("Passions and Impressions)", Octavio Paz ("Eagle or Sun?"), Alejandra Pizarnik ("Sex/Nigh"t), and Giannina Braschi ("Empire of Dreams") wrote prose poetry.
Latin American poets also have a strong tradition of epic poetry. National themes, landscapes, and local traditions appear in epic poems. José Hernández wrote the famous epic poem "Martín Fierro" about cowboy culture in Argentina.
In the 17th century, Sor Juana was a nun who lived in Mexico. She wrote spiritual and philosophical poems.
In the 19th century, the Cuban poet José Martí wrote the famous poem, "Yo soy un hombre sincero" ("I'm a sincere man"). This poem became the lyrics of the popular song "Guantanamera". Rubén Darío was a famous modernist poet. He wrote "Azul" (1888). Cesar Vallejo is one of the most important poets in the Spanish Language. Vallejo wrote "Trilce ("1922).
In the 20th century, Gabriela Mistral was the first Latin American poet to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. She wrote about children, teachers, family, and romance. Pablo Neruda wrote the epic poem "Canto General". Neruda was the second Latin American poet won the Nobel Prize. Alejandra Pizarnik wore prose poems about childhood, cruelty, and death. Giannina Braschi writes epic poetry about immigration, revolution, and freedom. Ana Castillo writes about the Mexican border, ghosts, and Chicano culture. Roberto Bolaño wrote novels about poets. His famous novels "2666 and Savage Detectives." Bolaño also wrote many poems in free verse and in prose.
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Puss in Boots (Shrek)
Puss in Boots is a main character in the "Shrek" franchise, also being portrayed as the title character and protagonist of the movie "Puss in Boots" (2011). He made his first appearance in the movie "Shrek 2" (2004), soon becoming Shrek's partner and helper (alongside Donkey). In the movie "Shrek the Third" (2007), Puss helps Shrek find the heir to the throne of the Far Far Away Kingdom. The movie "Shrek Forever After" (2010) is primarily set in an alternate universe, where Puss is Princess Fiona's pet and has gained weight after his retirement. In the spin-off and prequel "Puss in Boots", his origins are described. Puss also appears in the Netflix television series centered on him, "The Adventures of Puss in Boots" (2015–2018).
Puss was inspired by the title character of the fairy tale "Puss in Boots". His design, created by Tom Hester, was based on real cats. Several characters were used as inspirations for Puss's characterization, such as Zorro and Indiana Jones. The idea of Puss as the protagonist of a film was explored after his debut appearance. Antonio Banderas voices Puss in the English, Spanish, and Italian dubs of the "Shrek" franchise. While he initially tried a high-pitched voice for the character, he and the "Shrek 2" filmmakers decided on a tone that was deeper than his normal voice. Banderas said that voicing Puss was an important part of his career. Eric Bauza provides Puss's voice in "The Adventures of Puss in Boots".
The character is well liked, with critics praising his depiction and considering him a source of comic relief. Reviewers have regarded Puss as a popular "Shrek" character. Banderas's voice acting has also been praised. Merchandise inspired by the character has been produced.
Puss in Boots is inspired by the title character of the fairy tale with the same name.
Antonio Banderas voiced Puss in the "Shrek" franchise. Banderas said that his initial motivation to voice Puss was that he enjoyed the movie "Shrek" (2001). According to the actor, he was chosen for the role of Puss because of his Spanish accent.
Critical reception of Puss has been well liked, with reviewers praising him in the movies and describing him as "cute", "suave", "lovable", "charismatic", "feisty", "engaging", "legendary", "an instant charmer", "a natural-born star", "a notorious adventurer", the "suavest of swashbuckling cats", and "the world's greatest feline swordfighter". He was also regarded as "smooth-talking", "heroic", "honorable", self-confident, "passionate", loyal, with "humble" origins. "Collider"s Christina Radish described Puss as "charming and unforgettable", adding that he "was a cat destined for great things". Radish said that Puss getting his own movie was no surprise, commenting that the character has a "tremendous heart", and is a "much-loved fighter". "Fantasy Magazine"s Andrew Penn Romine called Puss "equal parts rogue and hero", but Stephen Holden of "The New York Times" described the character as "this vain, spoiled, swashbuckler". According to Holden, Puss is not "as clear-cut a personality [in "Puss in Boots"] as he was" in the "Shrek" movies. "IndieLondon"s Rob Carnevale called him a "cheeky feline swashbuckler" and "Puss in Boots"s "enigmatic central character". Todd McCarthy of "The Hollywood Reporter" described Puss as a "dashing little kitty centerstage", "ever-bold", and "a self-deprecating, sometimes bumbling but ultimately dashing swordsman". McCarthy enjoyed Puss's "vigorous physicality" in "Puss in Boots". Neil Genzlinger of "The New York Times" called Puss "endearing", "dashing and fearless but also a tad reckless". Chrissy Iley of "The Telegraph" described him as "the world's most seductive animated cat". "IGN"s Andy Patrizio enjoyed Puss in "Shrek 2", and Scott Collura of the same website said that Puss "remains dignified and cool" in "Shrek Forever After" despite his weight gain. The character has been regarded as a source of comic relief.
Bienville, Louisiana
Bienville is a village in Bienville Parish, Louisiana, United States.
Sub-Zero (Mortal Kombat)
Sub-Zero is a fictional character in the "Mortal Kombat" games for video game consoles. He has appeared as a guest fighter in "Injustice 2" alongside Raiden, Hellboy and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
He was portrayed in games by Steve Blum and Jim Lee.
Van Helsing: The London Assignment
Van Helsing: The London Assignment is a 2004 animated short movie that is a prequel to "Van Helsing". It has Hugh Jackman and Robbie Coltrane returning from their roles of the 2004 feature-length movie.
Hellboy
Hellboy is a fictional superhero created by writer-artist Mike Mignola. The character first appeared in "San Diego Comic-Con Comics" #2 (August 1993), and has since appeared in various eponymous miniseries, one-shots and intercompany crossovers. The character has been adapted into three live-action feature movies. Two starring Ron Perlman in 2004 and in the title role, and one in 2019 which starred David Harbour, as well as two straight-to-DVD animated movies, and three video games – "", "", and as a playable character in "Injustice 2".