The O.C. is an American teen drama television series created by Josh Schwartz that originally aired on the Fox network in the United States from August 5, 2003, to February 22, 2007, running a total of four seasons. "O.C." is an abbreviation of Orange County, the location in California in which the series is set. The series centers on Ryan Atwood, a troubled and gifted young man from a broken home who is adopted by the wealthy and philanthropic Sandy and Kirsten Cohen. Ryan and his foster brother Seth, a socially awkward, quick-witted teenager, deal with life as outsiders in the high-class world of Newport Beach.
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when does blair have her baby with chuck
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In  the fifth-season Blair reveals to Chuck that she is pregnant with Louis's baby.
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who is she?
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She is one of the main characters of "Gossip Girl".
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is it a film?
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No, it is an American teen drama television series.
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when was it premiered?
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September 19, 2007
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where was it filmed?
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New York
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who were the other actors?
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Nate Archibald, Chuck Bass, Jenny Humphrey etc
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which channel did broadcast it?
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The CW network
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when was it established?
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September 18, 2006
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what kinds of programmes does it telecast?
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News programmes and Children's programmes
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was there any sequel of it?
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Sorry. I cannot find the answer based on the context.
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what format were the episodes shot?
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Each episode begins with the home page of the Gossip Girl website and Serena's picture from the pilot episode, then a recap of events relevant to the upcoming narrative and ends again with the homepage of the website, but this time with a picture from another character with a text about a recent event connected with the picture.
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who was the director?
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Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage
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where is the former from?
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Providence, Rhode Island
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can you mention any other series directed by him?
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The O.C.
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The series touches on themes such as inter-generational conflict, social class, social mobility, social alienation, sexual performance anxiety, hope, loneliness, virginity, emotional insecurity, environmentalism, alcoholism, drug addiction, gambling addiction, mental illness, homophobia, bisexuality, May–December romances, teen pregnancy, political activism, and eventually death and the acceptance of loss. These topics are examined through both lighthearted comedy and heightened operatic drama.
The O.C. | Themes
C.O.D. is a 1914 short comedy film directed by Tefft Johnson and based upon Frederic Chapin's 1912 play of the same name.
C.O.D. (1914 film) | Introduction
Ryan and Seth spend much time navigating their relationships with girl-next-door Marissa Cooper, Seth's childhood crush Summer Roberts, and the fast-talking loner Taylor Townsend. Storylines deal with the culture clash between the idealistic Cohen family and the shallow, materialistic, and closed-minded community in which they reside. The series includes elements of postmodernism, and functions as a mixture of melodrama and comedy. The series premiered with high ratings and was one of the most popular new dramas of the 2003–2004 television season. It was widely referred to as a pop cultural phenomenon and received mostly positive reception from critics. However, ratings declined as the show went on.
The O.C. | Introduction
C.H.O.M.P.S. is a 1979 American comic science fiction family film produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions and directed by Don Chaffey, his final feature film.
C.H.O.M.P.S. | Introduction
C.O.G. is an American comedy-drama film directed and written by Kyle Patrick Alvarez and starring Jonathan Groff. The film is based on a David Sedaris short story from his book of collected essays, "Naked". It marks the first time one of Sedaris's stories has been adapted for film. It co-stars Denis O'Hare, Casey Wilson, Dean Stockwell, Troian Bellisario, and Corey Stoll.
C.O.G. | Introduction
"C.O.D." was described as "high-class comedy" in a positive review in "Moving Picture World". A review in "Motion Picture News" stated that the film "comes nearer being the acme of comedy productions than any previous screen story."
C.O.D. (1914 film) | Reception
O.C. Confidential is a 2011 American made for cable erotic film written, produced and directed by Janine Gosselin.
O.C. Confidential (film) | Introduction
It was also denounced for excessive brawling and glamorizing underage drinking.
The O.C. (season 1) | Reception
The O.C. is an American teen drama television series created by Josh Schwartz that originally aired on the Fox network in the United States from August 5, 2003, to February 22, 2007, running a total of four seasons. "O.C." is an abbreviation of Orange County, the location in California in which the series is set. The series centers on Ryan Atwood, a troubled and gifted young man from a broken home who is adopted by the wealthy and philanthropic Sandy and Kirsten Cohen. Ryan and his foster brother Seth, a socially awkward, quick-witted teenager, deal with life as outsiders in the high-class world of Newport Beach.
The O.C. | Introduction
The next morning, the husbands and wives concoct explanations before returning to the city.
C.O.D. (1914 film) | Plot
In a book written by Alan Sepinwall that examined the series, Sepinwall noted that "Schwartz spends enough of his day trolling message boards to know exactly what fans are complaining about and which references to other shows and movies they've caught, and he incorporates it into his scripts."
The O.C. | Meta-fictional humor
Network Ten subsequently picked up the show, airing it in its entirety.
The O.C. (season 1) | Introduction
The following is a list of awards and nominations received by "The O.C.", an American teen drama television series.
List of awards and nominations received by The O.C. | Introduction
"The O.C." is an American teen drama television series created by Josh Schwartz. It premiered on Fox, an American television network, on August 5, 2003 with the pilot episode "Premiere". "The O.C." is set in Newport Beach, Orange County, California and follows the stories of residents in the wealthy, harbor-front community. The series mainly focuses around the Cohen and Cooper families, and the Cohen's adoption of Ryan Atwood, a troubled teenager from Chino, California. The show ran until February 22, 2007, with 92 episodes split over 4 seasons. The first season consisted of twenty-seven episodes, the second season was twenty-four episodes long and preceded by two specials that gave a retrospective look at season one, and previewed the upcoming second season.
List of The O.C. episodes | Introduction
The use of music on FOX drama "The O.C." gained much acclaim. Show creator Josh Schwartz wanted music to be a "character on the show" and the experienced Alexandra Patsavas took the role of music supervisor. The show's orchestral music was composed by Christopher Tyng. The series is credited with showcasing many artists, and helping to elevate them in the music business. Many acts made guest appearances on the show, and others premiered their new singles in episodes. Six official soundtracks were released, and these were compilations of predominantly indie music.
Music on The O.C. | Introduction
The season was produced by Warner Bros. Television, College Hill Pictures and Wonderland Sound and Vision. The executive producers were Bob DeLaurentis, creator Josh Schwartz and Wonderland co-founders McG and Stephanie Savage. Ian Toynton and John Stephens served as co-executive producers. The staff writers were Schwartz, Savage, Stephens, J.J. Philbin, Leila Gerstein and Mark Fish. The regular directors throughout the season were Toynton, Michael Lange, Norman Buckley and Patrick Norris.
The O.C. (season 4) | Crew
The season was produced by Warner Bros. Television and Wonderland Sound and Vision. The executive producers were series creator Josh Schwartz, McG and Bob DeLaurentis. Stephanie Savage and Allan Heinberg served as co-executive producers, with Loucas George credited as producer. The staff writers were Schwartz, Savage, Heinberg, John Stephens, J.J. Philbin and Mike Kelley. The regular directors throughout the season were Michael Lange, Ian Toynton, Michael Fresco and Tony Wharmby.
The O.C. (season 2) | Crew
O.C. and Stiggs is a 1987 American teen comedy film directed by Robert Altman, based on two characters that were originally featured in a series of stories published in "National Lampoon" magazine. The film stars Daniel H. Jenkins and Neill Barry as the title characters. Other members of the cast include Paul Dooley, Jane Curtin, Martin Mull, Dennis Hopper, Ray Walston, Louis Nye, Melvin Van Peebles, Tina Louise, Cynthia Nixon, Jon Cryer and Bob Uecker. The film, a raunchy teen comedy described by the British Film Institute as "probably Altman's least successful film", was shot in 1983, but not released until long after post-production was completed (copyrighted in 1985).
O.C. and Stiggs | Introduction
"The O.C." is an American Television series created by Josh Schwartz for the FOX Network in 2003. Schwartz serves as executive producer while also writing and directing for the show, including the premieres and finales of all seasons. The show began with seven main characters which eventually became 9 by the end of the first season. Since then, characters from that first season have left the show, with new main characters having been both written in and out of the series. Originally, it follows the life of Ryan Atwood, a troubled but tough young man from a broken home who is adopted by the wealthy and philanthropic Sandy and Kirsten Cohen.
List of The O.C. characters | Introduction
The Corpse Came C.O.D. is a 1947 American comedy-mystery film directed by Henry Levin, produced by Samuel Bischoff and starring George Brent and Joan Blondell. The comedic mystery is notable for featuring cameos by Hollywood gossip columnists appearing as themselves: Harrison Carroll, Jimmy Fidler, George Fisher, Hedda Hopper, Erskine Johnson, Louella Parsons, and Sidney Skolsky. The movie is based on a novel by columnist Jimmy Starr, who also appears in the movie.
The Corpse Came C.O.D. | Introduction
is mediocre television sitcom fare and too thin to sustain an entire movie."
C.H.O.M.P.S. | Critical reception
The ABC saw that short film, and commissioned her to create the series. The first episode of the series is basically a remake of the short film, but with the cast of the series.
C/o The Bartons | Introduction
Happiness C.O.D. is a 1935 American romantic comedy film directed by Charles Lamont and starring Maude Eburne, Donald Meek and Irene Ware.
Happiness C.O.D. | Introduction
D.O.A. is a 1950 American film noir directed by Rudolph Maté, considered a classic of the genre. The frantically-paced plot revolves around a doomed man's quest to find out who has poisoned him and why. The film stars Edmond O'Brien and Pamela Britton. It was the film debut of Beverly Garland (as Beverly Campbell) and Laurette Luez. Leo C. Popkin produced "D.O.A." for his short-lived Cardinal Pictures. Due to a filing error, the copyright to the film was not renewed on time, causing it to fall into the public domain.
D.O.A. (1950 film) | Introduction
A.C.O.D. is a 2013 American comedy film directed by Stu Zicherman, based on a script by Zicherman and Ben Karlin, and starring Adam Scott, Amy Poehler, Jessica Alba and Jane Lynch. The name of the film is an abbreviation for Adult Children of Divorce. Teddy Schwarzman produced the film through his Black Bear Pictures production company. Other stars include Richard Jenkins, Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Catherine O'Hara, with Ken Howard and Clark Duke in supporting roles. The film was released in the U.S. on October 4, 2013.
A.C.O.D. | Introduction
C.O.D. is a 1932 British crime film directed by Michael Powell and starring Garry Marsh, Arthur Stratton and Sybil Grove. A man helps a woman to dispose of the body of her stepfather. The film has been declared "Missing, Believed Lost" by the British Film Institute.
C.O.D. (1932 film) | Introduction
T,O,U,C,H,I,N,G is a 12-minute short film directed by Paul Sharits in 1968. It uses many of the strategies characteristic of the structural film movement, including a static frame, flicker effects, flash frames and continual audio and visual repetition. The audio track consists exclusively of the filmmaker uttering the word "destroy" over and over until the word begins to lose its meaning and creates the impression of different combinations of words being spoken. Unlike many clearly algorithmically-driven films of the structural film movement, "T,O,U,C,H,I,N,G" does not simply follow a sequence of mathematical transformation, but deploys combinations of audio and visual effects to elicit emotional and psychological responses in viewers.
T,O,U,C,H,I,N,G | Introduction
Eight novelizations have been released by the publisher Scholastic Inc. with the permission of Warner Bros. & Fox. They are: With the exception of "'Twas the Night Before Chrismukkah", written by Andes Hruby, all the books were written by authors Cory Martin and Aury Wallington. An official biography book titled "Meet The O.C. Superstars" (), written by Monica Rizzo, was also published. Several unofficial books relating to the show have also been published.
The O.C. | Novels
It was the first in a series of sex-orientated movies for Anthony Steel, although he was always clothed.
Story of O (film) | Production
The season was produced by Warner Bros. Television and Wonderland Sound and Vision. The executive producers were series creator Josh Schwartz, McG, a co-founder of Wonderland, and Bob DeLaurentis. Stephanie Savage, the other co-founder of Wonderland, served as co-executive producer, whilst Ian Toynton served as supervising producer. The staff writers were Schwartz, Savage, DeLaurentis, John Stephens, J.J. Philbin and Mike Kelley. The regular directors throughout the season were Toynton, Michael Lange, Michael Fresco, Norman Buckley and Tony Wharmby.
The O.C. (season 3) | Crew
Schwartz received a Writers Guild of America Award nomination for Best Screenplay in an Episodic Drama, with casting directors Rush and Silverberg nominated in the Dramatic Pilot category of the Artios Awards. The episode was criticized by City Manager Glen Rojas for its "negative portrayal" of Chino. "Entertainment Weekly"'s Carina Chocano praised "The O.C." for being different, claiming that it was "refreshingly free of both [Aaron] Spelling-style camp and the twee earnestness that has characterized more recent teen dramas". Robert Bianco of "USA Today" drew comparisons with the successful Fox show "Beverly Hills, 90210", saying that ""The O.C." is better-written and better-acted by a cast that just might be, incredibly enough, even better-looking".
Premiere (The O.C.) | Reception
O.S.S. was a Buckeye Productions and Associated Television co-produced wartime television drama series. It ran for 26 half-hour monochrome episodes during the 1957–1958 season and was distributed by ITC Entertainment and networked in the United States by ABC. The series followed the adventures of Frank Hawthorne, an agent with the American Office of Strategic Services, who operated behind Nazi lines in occupied France.
O.S.S. (TV series) | Introduction
The C movie is the grade of motion picture at the low end of the B movie, or—in some taxonomies—simply below it. In the 1980s, with the growth of cable television, the C grade began to be applied with increasing frequency to low-quality genre films used as filler programming for that market. The "C" in the term then does double duty, referring not only to quality that is lower than "B" but also to the initial "c" of "cable." Helping to popularize the notion of the C movie was the TV series "Mystery Science Theater 3000" (1988–99), which ran on national cable channels (first Comedy Central, then the Sci Fi Channel) after its first year.
B movie | C movie
It was also well received in Australia, picking up a Logie Award for Most Popular Overseas Program in 2005. The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 77% approval rating with an average rating of 6.56/10 based on 22 reviews. The website's critical consensus reads, "Even though it lacks an original take on teen angst, "The O.C." functions well enough for its target audience, churning plenty of soap storylines out of a talented cast." Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 67 out of 100 based on reviews from 17 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". However, the show did come in for some criticism.
The O.C. (season 1) | Reception
O is a 2001 American drama film, and a modern adaptation of William Shakespeare's "Othello", set in an American high school. It stars Mekhi Phifer, Julia Stiles, and Josh Hartnett. It was directed by Tim Blake Nelson and written by Brad Kaaya. It contains many different styles of music, ranging from rap to opera. It was filmed in Charleston, South Carolina in the spring of 1999. Originally intended for release for October 17, 1999, it was shelved following the Columbine High School massacre; "O" was finally released on August 31, 2001.
O (film) | Introduction
Murder C.O.D. is a 1990 American made-for-television crime drama film directed by Alan Metzger starring Patrick Duffy and William Devane based on the Barbara Paul novel "Kill Fee". The movie was filmed in Portland, Oregon in May 1990, including on the South Park Blocks.
Murder C.O.D. | Introduction
What? (Che?, also variously titled Quoi?, Was?, and Diary of Forbidden Dreams) is a 1972 comedy film co-written and directed by Roman Polanski and starring Marcello Mastroianni, Sydne Rome and Hugh Griffith.
What? (film) | Introduction
Wallace, Joan Roberts and Ann Bradley. The film ran for 60 minutes in color with mono sound.
Colorado C.I. | Introduction
The season was produced by Warner Bros. Television, Hypnotic (now Dutch Oven) and Wonderland. The executive producers were creator Josh Schwartz, Doug Liman, Dave Bartis and McG, with showrunner Bob DeLaurentis joining them after the pilot episode. Melissa Rosenberg and Allan Heinberg served as co-executive producers. Stephanie Savage was supervising producer and Loucas George producer. The staff writers were Schwartz, Savage, Heinberg, Rosenberg, Jane Espenson, Debra J. Fisher, Erica Messer, Brian Oh, J.J. Philbin and Liz Friedman. The regular directors throughout the season were Liman, Sanford Bookstaver, Michael Lange, Patrick Norris, Michael Fresco, James Marshall and Sandy Smolan.
The O.C. (season 1) | Crew
The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 20, 2013, where its distribution rights were bought by Focus Features and it was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize in the festival's U.S. Dramatic Competition. It has since premiered at the Seattle International Film Festival, where it won the "Best New American Cinema" award. The film also opened the 2013 Outfest Film Festival on July 10, 2013. The film was released on VOD and in theaters on September 20, 2013.
C.O.G. | Release
In the United Kingdom the season premiered January 11, 2005 on Channel 4. In Canada the season aired on CTV Television Network and in Australia it was broadcast by Network Ten.
The O.C. (season 2) | Introduction
Due to the death of Marissa Cooper in the third-season finale, this was the first and only season without one of the "core four" characters of Marissa, Ryan Atwood, Seth Cohen, and Summer Roberts; however, executive producer Stephanie Savage said that Marissa's death "set up a new direction for the show". The show's creator, Josh Schwartz, promised this season would be different, saying it would "focus on [the] core characters and their relationships". He added that there was no point in worrying about ratings and that he "wanted to get the show back to an earlier place, try to get back to some of the humor and heart of the show that maybe wasn't as evident last year".
The O.C. (season 4) | Introduction
The film premiered in New York at the Vitagraph Theater on December 6, 1914 alongside a one-act play entitled "What the Moon Saw," which was written by Vitagraph actor S. Rankin Drew.
C.O.D. (1914 film) | Release
The pilot episode of the season gained 7.5 million viewers and was nominated for a Writers Guild of America Award for best episodic drama. As the season progressed, ratings picked up with 8 million viewers tuning into for the third episode and 8.6 million viewers watching the fourth installment. This resulted in FOX initially ordering an additional six episodes. The season was split into two parts, the first consisting of seven episodes shown weekly, which averaged 8.43 million viewers. This was followed by a seven-week hiatus, in which FOX announced it had ordered another five episodes, bringing the total season to twenty-seven.
The O.C. (season 1) | Reception
The low ratings led to its cancellation in early 2007, even after an online petition that gained over 700,000 signatures.
The O.C. | Introduction
IGN called it "far more engaging and interesting" than its predecessors in the teen genre. The reviewer pointed to the show's sense of humor and respect for its audience, praising the series as "very funny" and "well-acted", while referring to Mischa Barton as the weak link. "Time Magazine" critic James Poniewozik was fond of the premiere episode, saying that the show "looks to have enough heart, talent and wit to generate a few seasons' worth of luxurious suds. As Ryan would say, in the teen-soap business, being 100% original doesn't make you smart. Delivering a formula with so much style and believability that it feels new again—that does." Despite much positive reception, the first season was not without some criticism.
The O.C. | Critical reception
The DVD release of season one was released by Warner Bros. in the US on October 26, 2004, after it had completed broadcast on television. As well as every episode from the season, the DVD release features bonus material including a preview of the second season, deleted scenes, audio commentary and behind-the-scenes featurettes.
The O.C. (season 1) | DVD release
The plot is moved along by Roger's voice-over narration, a device used in "film noir" to place the viewer in the mind of the protagonist so it can intimately experience the character's angst and partly identify with the narrator.
The Big O | Style
The DVD release of season two was released by Warner Bros. in the US on August 23, 2005 after it had completed broadcast on television. As well as every episode from the season, the DVD release features bonus material including a gag reel, audio commentary and a fashion featurette.
The O.C. (season 2) | DVD release
The DVD release of season four was released by Warner Bros. in the US on 22 May 2007 after it had completed broadcast on television. As well as every episode from the season, the DVD release features bonus material including unaired scenes, featurettes, and audio commentary on the series finale.
The O.C. (season 4) | DVD release
C.H.U.D. is a 1984 American science fiction horror film directed by Douglas Cheek, produced by Andrew Bonime, and starring John Heard, Daniel Stern, and Christopher Curry in his film debut. The plot concerns a New York City police officer and a homeless shelter manager who join forces to investigate a series of disappearances, and discover the missing are taken by humanoid monsters that live below the city. The title of the movie stands for Cannibalistic Humanoid Underground Dwellers. The film was released in North America on August 31, 1984 and grossed $4.7 million. It was followed in 1989 by "".
C.H.U.D. | Introduction
The following is a list of series regulars from "The O.C.".
List of The O.C. characters | Main characters
The characters and setting of "The O.C." have appeared in several official tie-ins outside of the television broadcast, including in print and on the Internet.
The O.C. | Complementary media
David (Jonathan Groff) travels by bus, enduring days of discomfort and annoying people. While reading "On the Origin of Species", David is interrupted by a man who asks him if he has opened his heart to Jesus. David replies that he does not believe in religion. David arrives at his destination and calls home to leave a message for his mother, asking her not to bother apologizing to him. He tells her not to call him and that he'll be going off the radar for a while. He arrives at an apple farm for a job and speaks to elderly farm owner Hobbs (Dean Stockwell), and lies about his name being Samuel instead of David.
C.O.G. | Plot
MGM shelved it for a couple of years, finally giving it a limited theatrical release in 1987 and 1988.
O.C. and Stiggs | Introduction
Series creator Josh Schwartz said he wanted to explore the characters moving away as he "didn't want to be one of the shows that stayed in high school too long". He added that "graduating from high school is such a sentimental moment for kids and parents. It's something we knew we wanted to mine and explore." The season revolves around Ryan Atwood's savior complex causing trouble, and Seth Cohen's lies posing problems in his relationship with Summer Roberts. Seth's mother Kirsten attends rehab in an attempt to put her life back together, while her husband Sandy assumes leadership of the Newport Group after Caleb Nichol's death and finds himself the heir-apparent to a legacy of scandal, and Marissa Cooper spirals out of control after her younger sister Kaitlin causes trouble on her return home from boarding school.
The O.C. (season 3) | Introduction
All four seasons are available on DVD in Regions 1, 2 and 4. "The O.C. The Complete Series" was released on November 27, 2007 in Canada and the United States, which included the first season remastered in widescreen. The complete series was also released as a Region 2 DVD on November 19, 2007 but did not include the remastered version of the first season. Additionally, the boxset included a note from Josh Schwartz, a printed conversation between Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, two rare bonus discs, a season four gag reel, and "Atomic County" excerpts. For registered members of selected regional iTunes Stores, the complete series is available to purchase and download.
The O.C. | Media releases
GMT. The episodes were rebroadcast the following week on the analogue Channel 4, E4's parent channel, on Sundays at 1:50 p.m. GMT.
The O.C. (season 3) | Introduction
The film's sets were designed by the art director Edward Carrick.
O.H.M.S. (film) | Production
The Man from U.N.C.L.E. is an American spy-fiction television series produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Television and first broadcast on NBC. The series follows secret agents, played by Robert Vaughn and David McCallum, who work for a secret international counterespionage and law-enforcement agency called U.N.C.L.E. The series premiered on September 22, 1964, completing its run on January 15, 1968. The program led the spy-fiction craze on television, and by 1966 there were nearly a dozen imitators. Several episodes were successfully released to theaters as B movies or double features. There was also a spin-off series, "The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.", novel and comic book series, and merchandising.
The Man from U.N.C.L.E. | Introduction
Although the premiere was originally broadcast and released in a , it was remastered in a ratio for the Region 1 complete series DVD release. The Region 2 release retained the original aspect ratio. The episode is available on video on demand service Amazon Unbox in the United States, and from the iTunes Store in the United States and United Kingdom.
Premiere (The O.C.) | Broadcast and distribution
The following acts were used in "":
O (Cirque du Soleil) | Filmography
Season one of "The O.C." received generally positive reviews from critics and is frequently regarded as the best season. Upon the show's premiere, Gael Fashingbauer Cooper of MSNBC described Ryan and Seth's friendship as "the most promising plot". "The New York Times" noted that "Mr. Schwartz pulled it off, sneaking a truly smart show past the gatekeepers in the guise of something commercial and trashy and fun." The reviewer also praised how the show "steered clear of both Aaron Spelling-style camp and the soggy earnestness that often characterises teen drama" and praised the integration of the adult cast into the plotlines.
The O.C. | Critical reception
These seasons are also available in the US as video on demand from Amazon Video. The fourth season was also made available in the Zune.
The O.C. | Media releases
The film belongs to the genre of nudie cuties, narrative-based films featuring female nudity. It was an evolution of earlier films, which featured striptease and burlesque shows. These predecessors mostly depicted actual stage performances, sometimes attached to a frame story.
Orgy of the Dead | Genre
The third season of "The O.C." commenced airing in the United States on September 8, 2005, concluded on May 18, 2006, and consisted of 25 episodes. The first ten episodes of season three aired Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. ET in the US on FOX, a terrestrial television network; however, from January 12, 2006 onwards, "The O.C." was shifted to a later time of Thursdays at 9:00 p.m. ET. Following on from season two, the series continues to follow the characters' lives in the wealthy community of Newport Beach, Orange County, California, with the main characters entering their final year of high school.
The O.C. (season 3) | Introduction
Each episode had an "acknowledgement" to the U.N.C.L.E. in the end titles.
The Man from U.N.C.L.E. | Introduction
Season three was twenty-five episodes long, but only sixteen episodes were ordered for the final fourth season as falling ratings led to the show's cancellation. All four seasons are available on DVD in Regions 1, 2 and 4. Additionally, "The O.C. The Complete Series" was released on November 27, 2007 in Canada and the United States, which included the first season remastered in widescreen. The complete series was also released as a Region 2 DVD on November 19, 2007 but did not include the remastered version of the first season. For users in the US, a regularly changing selection of episodes are available to stream free of charge from The WB's website.
List of The O.C. episodes | Introduction
"The O.C." became an instant teen favorite when it debuted on the Fox Network in August 2003. The show popularized its setting, Orange County, and led to copycats like MTV's reality show "" and the Bravo documentary series "The Real Housewives of Orange County". The show became well known for its music, chosen by Schwartz according to his own musical tastes and designed to reflect who the characters were, bringing the general public an awareness of indie rock bands like Death Cab for Cutie, Bloc Party and Rooney. He has said that he partially based "The O.C." character Seth Cohen on his own Jewish upbringing.
Josh Schwartz | "The O.C." (2003–07)
"C" was produced by Tatsunoko Production and was directed by Kenji Nakamura. The script was chiefly written by Noboru Takagi, who was helped by Manabu Ishikawa, Shinsuke Onishi and Kenji Sugihara. Character designs were handled by Mebae, animation character design was done by Takashi Hashimoto, while Yuuho Taniuchi was in charge of art design, and Keiichi Sato was the conceptual designer. Kōji Yamamoto was the main producer, working with producers Makoto Kimura, Daisuke Konaka and Takeshi Yoda. Hashimoto was the main animation director, Hiroshi Itō was the art director, and Yuzo Sato was the CGI director. Taku Iwasaki composed the musical score and Yukio Nagasaki was the sound director.
C (TV series) | Staff
In addition, several of the characters talk as if they are aware that they are in a television series. One episode in the second season finds Seth commenting that "we tried some new things," but that "last year was just better," echoing response from fans that the second season was inferior to the first. "USA Today" remarked that The O.C.'s "undertone of sarcasm and self-parody' was one of the aspects of the series that made it compelling. Writer Ken Barnes opined that The O.C. took "meta-TV" to its "sublime peak" with "The Valley". He continued, saying that the "device allowed producers and writers to have fun mocking critical and public perceptions of The OC, its supposed soap-operatic excesses and pop-culture obsessions.
The O.C. | Meta-fictional humor
Updating a concept introduced by TV hostess Vampira over three decades before, "MST3K" presented cheap, low-grade movies, primarily science fiction of the 1950s and 1960s, along with running voiceover commentary highlighting the films' shortcomings. Director Ed Wood has been called "the master of the 'C-movie in this sense, although "Z movie" (see below) is perhaps even more applicable to his work. The rapid expansion of niche cable and satellite outlets such as Sci Fi (with its Sci Fi Pictures) and HBO's genre channels in the 1990s and 2000s has meant a market for contemporary C pictures, many of them "direct to cable" movies—small-budget genre films never released in theaters.
B movie | C movie
The result is that the later titles are paced more in keeping with the theme music and contain more visual interest.
The Kids From C.A.P.E.R. | Production Information
Screenlife and Mattel launched a "The O.C." themed version of Scene It?, a DVD trivia game based on the first three seasons. Cardinal Games released The OC Game, another trivia board game. In 2006, Gameloft released a mobile game based on the show.
The O.C. | Licensed merchandise
The short became popular enough to beget a wave of re-enactments and parodies using "Hide and Seek" with the music set to slow-motion scenes of violence from various films and television series. Independent Washington University in St. Louis newspaper Student Life said that, ""The O.C."s" legacy will live on through its viewers. Whether you wear a 'Save Marissa' shirt, a leather wristcuff or hoodie in honor of Ryan or listen to Death Cab for Cutie, as Seth did, know that ""The O.C."" was a cultural phenomenon that will not be forgotten."
The O.C. | Legacy
It was simulcasted with a week's delay by Funimation Entertainment in the United States, by Siren Visual in Australia, and by Anime on Demand in the United Kingdom. The anime also aired in the United States on the Funimation Channel and on Pivot in 2013. Its home media distribution was handled by Funimation in the United States, by Siren Visual in Australia, and by MVM Entertainment in the United Kingdom.
C (TV series) | Introduction
The film received mostly negative reviews from critics, especially as regards the script and storytelling. Nollywood Reinvented gave the film a 24% rating and wrote "For a comedy, Alan Poza is very unfunny. As a romance flick, it is very confusing. And for a drama, it is very chaotic. In the end O.C still didn’t come off to me as the player type. I was not certain how the heck anything happened." Sodas and Popcorn gave it a 3 out of 5 rating and wrote "The acting was my favorite bit of the whole movie, It pretty much beat the script.
Alan Poza | Critical reception
Four made-for-television movies were produced during the 1994-95 season, which was supposedly the continuation of the series. Once released on DVD, these combined movies were considered the eighth season of the show. The movies were: Carroll's son and series cast member Hugh O'Connor died by suicide nearly two months before the fourth film aired. He had been struggling with a substance abuse issue since his teen years which culminated in his demise. When the film was broadcast in its original, two-hour format, a black screen was added in between the intro tag and the opening title; it read "In memory of Hugh O'Connor: 1962–1995".
In the Heat of the Night (TV series) | TV movies and Hugh O'Connor's death
While ratings were lower than those of the third season, the final season is generally regarded by fans and critics as an improvement on the third. "Variety"'s Josef Adalian said that "[the show] is once again in great creative shape". He added that "the scripts are snappy, the plots make sense, the acting's solid, [and] the music is appropriately indie" but criticized Fox for "throwing away" the show by giving it the Thursday 9:00 p.m. timeslot. The difficult timeslot Adalian was referring to was against two other very popular shows, "" and "Grey's Anatomy". With a later start to the season in November the premiere attracted 3.4 million viewers, which was a series low and marked a 55 percent decrease in the 18–49 demographic, from the third season premiere.
The O.C. (season 4) | Reception
The first season of "The O.C." commenced airing in the United States on August 5, 2003, concluded on May 5, 2004, and consisted of 27 episodes. It tells the story of "the Cohen and Cooper families, and Ryan [Atwood], a troubled teen from the wrong side of the tracks" who is thrust into the wealthy, harbor-front community of Newport Beach, Orange County, California and "will forever change the lives of the residents". The first seven episodes of "The O.C." aired in the US on Tuesdays at 9:00 p.m. on FOX, a terrestrial television network. Following a seven-week mid-season hiatus, the remainder of the season aired on Wednesdays at 9:00 pm.
The O.C. (season 1) | Introduction
The Bar-C Mystery is a 1926 American Western film serial directed by Robert F. Hill. It is now considered to be lost.
The Bar-C Mystery | Introduction
The season was released on DVD as a seven disc boxed set under the title of "The O.C.: The Complete First Season" on September 26, 2004 by Warner Bros. Home Video. On June 17, 2008 the season became available to purchase for registered users of the US iTunes Store. In the United Kingdom the season premiere aired at 9:00 pm. Sunday March 7, 2004 on Channel 4 with the second episode airing immediately after, on sister station E4. After taking a hiatus over summer, the show returned in early September to a 1:00 p.m. slot as part of T4. In Canada it aired on CTV Television Network and in Australia it was first broadcast on Nine Network, but dropped it after three episodes.
The O.C. (season 1) | Introduction
S.O.S. is a 1999 Norwegian-Italian comedy film directed by Thomas Robsahm. It won the 2000 Amanda Award for best film.
S.O.S. (1999 film) | Introduction
Most of O's credits after 1983 are after his arrival to the United States.
Henry O | Filmography
The Story of O 2 (French: Histoire d'O: Chapitre 2) is a 1984 Franco-Spanish erotic drama film directed by Eric Rochat. The script is a continuation of the film "Story of O" (1975), an adaptation of the eponymous erotic novel published in 1954 by Pauline Réage.
Story of O - Chapter 2 | Introduction
The film was produced by the production company Maverick Entertainment Group. It was broadcast several times in 2011 at fixed times and on demand on the premium channel Showtime.
O.C. Confidential (film) | Background
"Premiere" (also known as "Pilot") is the series premiere of the television series "The O.C.", which premiered on the Fox network on August 5, 2003. Written by series creator Josh Schwartz and directed by executive producer Doug Liman, the episode depicts the introduction of troubled teenager Ryan Atwood (Benjamin McKenzie) into the wealthy lifestyle of the Cohen family in Newport Beach, Orange County, California. The casting directors, Patrick J. Rush and Alyson Silverberg, began selecting the principal cast eight to ten weeks before filming started. The role of Ryan was particularly hard to cast. Seth Cohen (Adam Brody) was based on Schwartz's experiences at the University of Southern California as a "neurotic Jewish kid from the East Coast in a land of water polo players".
Premiere (The O.C.) | Introduction
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R.O.A.D. Entertainment | History
C is a 2011 Japanese anime television series produced by Tatsunoko Production. The story follows Kimimaro Yoga, an economics student who is introduced to the alternate reality of the Financial District, where people bet their own futures in battles. Entres—the series' term for the fighters—can accumulate large quantities of money by winning but they will have their futures altered if they lose. As the story proceeds Kimimaro starts to perceive the effects of the Financial District's existence in the real world. The anime was directed by Kenji Nakamura, who was given the opportunity to create a storyline for an original series.
C (TV series) | Introduction
In Australia and in the United Kingdom, it was released as a DVD box set with English and Japanese audio available on November 15, 2012, by Siren Visual, and on October 14, 2013, by MVM Entertainment, respectively. All of the episodes had sung by Nico Touches the Walls as the opening theme and "RPG" sung by School Food Punishment as the ending theme. Along with the score composed by Taku Iwasaki, these songs were released in a 24-track original soundtrack CD by Sony Music Entertainment Japan's Ki/oon Music label on August 17, 2011.
C (TV series) | Release
Directed by Yorifusa Yamaguchi the OVA titled was released by J.C.Staff in 1995. The OVA has been licensed in North America by Kitty Media and in Germany by Anime-House. The ending theme of the series is "Only Two Men's Eternity" by Yasuhiro Mizushima. The OVA was originally released in Japan on May 24, 1996 in VHS format. It was released in DVD format on March 25, 2005.
Level C | OVA
The scene in the portrait gallery, where C experiences a terrifying moment of self-recognition, is similar to the one at the end of ""Film" (film)" (1965) where O is confronted with E, himself.
That Time | "Film"
Rare for a locally produced drama, certain scenes were filmed on location outside Southeast Asia; there were several scenes which took place in Taiwan and were filmed in the country itself.
C.I.D. (Singaporean TV series) | Introduction
The film is a multifaceted account in which the director's cinematic reminiscences blend with a fictional narrative, establishing a different genre in which document and fiction intertwine under the baton of irony.
Castelar e Nelson Dantas no País dos Generais | Synopsis
Carroll said the character art is "rather average for most of the cast, the notable exceptions being the Assets"; both Van Renssen and Kimlinger praised the Assets and its powers' diversity. While criticizing the characters, Page commended the anime's backgrounds, especially those of the Financial District. Carroll, on the other hand, lamented the Financial District's lack of structural details, such as windows and doors. Kimlinger praised the artwork and called the series "a flashy, elaborately animated treat for the eyes". Beveridge especially praised the Financial District, saying, "The series works a very good look". One of the aspects that were mostly praised is the series' music.
C (TV series) | Reception
Hal Erickson, author of "Television Cartoon Shows, An Illustrated Encyclopedia" stated that “"C.O.P.S." had potential--though it was a potential left unrealized by the dishearteningly flat animation style.” Erickson noted that "C.O.P.S." “scored with a sturdy inner lining of social satire” such as Mayor Davis’ cost-cutting attempts that would unwittingly aid the cause of the villain. IGN gave the show a rating of three out of ten, stating that “to fully appreciate this series one must have a tolerance for clunky, mechanical animation (the kind that says “We really didn’t spend too much money on it”) and a love for ’80s-style action”; and that “it offers little in terms of character development.
COPS (animated TV series) | Reception
The art of the series has been mainly criticized for the way it handled its 3D computer graphics scenes. Both Carroll and Hanley described the 3D graphics as "hit-and-miss"; the former considered it his biggest complaint about the show, while the latter thought the visuals were "initially eye-catching and expressive". Japanators's Ben Huber said despite poor computer graphics, the overall animation was worthy of compliment. Van Renssen emphasized how it affected the character designs, saying their drawn counterparts are better, but he and Huber noticed the use of CG decreases as the series progresses. Although Finnegan described it as an "art-house looking series" and the character design as appealing and original, Carroll and Page mostly criticized it, with the latter writing that, except for Masakaki, "all of the male characters look downright ugly".
C (TV series) | Reception
Operation C.I.A. is a 1965 black-and-white spy film directed by Christian Nyby and starring Burt Reynolds and John Hoyt.
Operation C.I.A. | Introduction
Like his ex-wife, he had alcohol problems and was arrested multiple times for alcohol-related offenses (DUI and public intoxication). After he was imprisoned for armed robbery, Dawn and the boys moved south to Chino, California, where the series begins. Ryan rarely mentioned him during the first three seasons, except through vague remarks.
List of The O.C. characters | Frank Atwood
Oconomowoc is a 2013 American comedy film written by, directed by, and starring Andy Gillies. The film follows a man who, after moving back in with his hard-drinking mother, becomes part of a T-shirt business with his friend.
Oconomowoc (film) | Introduction