Ron Howard
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By turns confessional, nostalgic, heartwarming and harrowing, the award-winning filmmaker and his brother, an audience-favorite actor, share their unusual family story of navigating and surviving life as sibling child actors.
"With the perspective of time and success--Ron as a filmmaker, producer, and Hollywood A-lister, Clint as a busy character actor--the Howard brothers delve deep into an upbringing that seemed normal to them yet was anything...
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The next frontier in space exploration is Mars, the red planet - and human habitation of Mars isn't much farther off. Now the National Geographic Channel goes years fast-forward with "Mars, " a six-part series documenting and dramatizing the next 25 years as humans land on and learn to live on Mars. This companion book to the series explores the science behind the mission and the challenges awaiting those brave individuals. Filled with vivid photographs...
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On the morning of Nov. 8, 2018, a devastating firestorm engulfed the picturesque city of Paradise, California. By the time the Camp Fire was extinguished, it had killed 85 people, displaced 50,000 residents and destroyed 95% of local structures. Ron Howard presents a moving story of resilience in the face of tragedy, as a community ravaged by disaster comes together to recover what was lost and begin the important task of rebuilding.
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This DVD is an inspirational saga of unrecognized courage! From the Revolutionary War until today, women have shed their blood in defense of America. Their sacrifices are profound and their noble accomplishments largely ignored. This inspiring story of perseverance and triumph, dramatically and for all time, sets the record straight on their unrecognized courage and sacrifices. At the heart of Unsung Heroes are the powerful first-hand accounts of...
6) Pavarotti
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From Oscar®-winning director Ron Howard comes this intimate portrait of legendary opera singer Luciano Pavarotti that combines epic performances with never-before-seen footage.
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Relive the original moment that Fonzie rises to the challenge and jumps the shark, leather jacket, swim trunks and all! Space creature Mork from Ork visits the peaceful Cunningham household and newcomers Chachi, Lori Beth, and Leather Tuscadero take the stage for the first time. These 27 unforgettable episodes feature the whole gang, Richie, Potsie, Ralph and all the good times that made it an iconic part of television history.
8) Apollo 13
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A true story. Stranded 205,000 miles from Earth in a crippled spacecraft, astronauts Jim Lovell, Fred Haise, and Jack Swigert fight a desperate battle to survive. Meanwhile, at Mission Control, astronaut Ken Mattingly, flight director Gene Kranz and a heroic ground crew race against time, and the odds, to bring them home.
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No one would believe the story if it hadn't actually happened. The 1970 rescue of Apollo 13 captivated the nation and the film adaptation went on to win two Oscars. To reveal the truth, we put the big movie moments to the test. Firsthand accounts from astronauts and Mission Control staff involved in the rescue, as well as an interview with filmmaker Ron Howard, reveal the full story.
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On June 12, 1970, Dock Ellis threw a no-hitter for the Pittsburgh Pirates -- while high on LSD. Dock was often embroiled in controversy on and off the field. Coming up in the 1960s, while professional baseball hadn't fully embraced racial equality, he was an outspoken leader who lived the expression “Black is Beautiful!” His fearlessness enabled him to become one of the most intimidating pitchers of the 70s and a trailblazer for a new wave of...
11) Gung ho
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Ron Howard directs and Michael Keaton stars in this classic comedy. Keaton plays wheeler-dealer Hunt Stevenson, who hopes to save a failing Pennsylvania automobile-assembly factory from having to close its doors. Thinking he has found a solution, Hunt persuades a Japanese auto firm to reopen the factory, retrain its staff, and streamline the operation. But it isn't long before the American-born workers grow to resent the disciplinary demands of their...
12) Made in America
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A celebration of both the unifying power of music and pursuit of the American dream, it is an all-access backstage pass to the one-of-a-kind festival created by rap superstar Jay Z, and directed by Academy Award-winner Ron Howard. Featuring remarkable performances and fascinating backstage interviews with many of today's biggest music stars and shows how one giant celebration of music can change people's lives.
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"The gang from the top-rated sitcom is back for more 1950's fun -- Richie Cunningham, his parents Howard and Marion, his buddies Ralph and Potsie, and the coolest greaser, Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli. Join Richie and his friends for more rockin' adventures as they grow into young adulthood."--Container.
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The Christmas story: local scrooge Ben Weaver manages to have harmless bootlegger Sam Muggins thrown into jail on Christmas, but the good folk of Mayberry have a unique plan of their own. The pickle story: Aunt Bee decides to enter her homemade pickles in the annual county fair contest--only they taste like "kerosene cucumbers"!
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Take a memorable trip back to the rockin' 1950s with greaser Arthur "The Fonz" Fonzarelli, Richie Cunningham and the whole gang for more rock-n-roll antics and family fun. In this season, join The Fonz and Richie on their hilarious double-date with Laverne and Shirley and don't miss Fonzie's daredevil motorcycle jump over 14 garbage cans.
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Based on the first part of The Beatles' career the period in which they toured and captured the worlds acclaim. Explores how John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr came together to become this extraordinary phenomenon. It explores their inner workings how they made decisions, created their music and built their collective career together all the while, exploring The Beatles' extraordinary and unique musical gifts and their remarkable,...
