Kenny Baker
出生 : 1934-08-24, Birmingham, England, UK
死亡 : 2016-08-13
略歴
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Kenneth George "Kenny" Baker (born 24 August 1934) was a British actor and musician, best known as the man inside R2-D2 in the popular Star Wars film series.
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Himself
David Prowse is an eighty years old actor, who has lived behind Darth Vader's mask during three decades. A group of Star Wars fans find out why he has been apparently forgotten by Lucasfilm during thirty years, and decide to give him back the glory he never had. This is their last opportunity.
R2-D2 (archive footage)
A look at the first years of Pixar Animation Studios - from the success of "Toy Story" and Pixar's promotion of talented people, to the building of its East Bay campus, the company's relationship with Disney, and its remarkable initial string of eight hits. The contributions of John Lasseter, Ed Catmull and Steve Jobs are profiled. The decline of two-dimensional animation is chronicled as three-dimensional animation rises. Hard work and creativity seem to share the screen in equal proportions.
Also known as The Battersea Ripper, this is a comic crime thriller set in London concerning a young girl's kidnapping and the hapless police and reporters trying to get to the truth. It has never been released to DVD and has only ever had a limited theatrical screening in 2006.
R2-D2
銀河共和国と分離主義勢力の対立が生んだクローン大戦勃発から3年後。共和国のパルパティーン最高議長が分離主義者ドゥークー伯爵に誘拐された事件を、ジェダイ騎士オビ=ワンとその弟子アナキンは解決。騎士として認められたアナキンだが、ジェダイと対立するシスのパルパティーンはフォース(理力)のダークサイド(暗黒面)にアナキンを誘い込む。同じころ、アナキンと結婚したパドメはアナキンの子どもである双子を身ごもる。
Self
A VH1 television special wherein the cast discuss the making of the films and what made the franchise a phenomenon.
Self
From the earliest versions of the script to the blockbuster debuts, explore the creation of the Star Wars Trilogy.
R2-D2
The Skywalker family is at the heart of the Star Wars saga. Now hear the inside story of Luke and Anakin Skywalker from the characters who witnessed it all: the famous droid duo C-3PO and R2-D2. Episodes IV,V and VI are explored in "The Story of Luke Skywalker," which follows the young man escaping from his daily chores on Tatooine to his becoming a hero in the Rebal Alliance. In "The Story of Anakin Skywalker," you'll go behind the mask of the greatest Star Wars villain and discover how Darth Vader started life as a young Podracing Champ on Tatooine and later became a headstrong young Jedi seduced by the Dark Side of the Force. With clips from the Star Wars films, C-3PO and R2-D2 take you on an hour-long journey through the saga and prepare you for the explosive final chapter: Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith.
R2-D2
青年へと成長したアナキン・スカイウォーカーはオビ=ワン・ケノービの指導の下、フォースの力を習得し優秀なジェダイの騎士となるべく修行に励んでいた。その頃、銀河元老院では、ドゥークー伯爵の画策により、数百もの惑星が一斉に共和国からの脱退を宣言する。これにより、ジェダイだけでは銀河を統治できないと判断した元老院では、クローン軍隊の是非を問う重要な投票が行われようとしていた。この会議に出席するため惑星コルサントに向かっていたナブーの元女王アミダラは、途中で何者かに命を狙われる。オビ=ワンとアナキンはこの事件の調査のためナブーへと派遣されるのだったが…。
Zookeeper
Manchester, 1976. Tony Wilson is an ambitious but frustrated local TV news reporter looking for a way to make his mark. After witnessing a life-changing concert by a band known as the Sex Pistols, he persuades his station to televise one of their performances, and soon Manchester's punk groups are clamoring for him to manage them. Riding the wave of a musical revolution, Wilson and his friends create the legendary Factory Records label and The Hacienda club.
Elephant Cleaner at Chester Zoo
Manchester, 1976. Tony Wilson is an ambitious but frustrated local TV news reporter looking for a way to make his mark. After witnessing a life-changing concert by a band known as the Sex Pistols, he persuades his station to televise one of their performances, and soon Manchester's punk groups are clamoring for him to manage them. Riding the wave of a musical revolution, Wilson and his friends create the legendary Factory Records label and The Hacienda club.
Himself
This unauthorized retrospective and making of features interviews with cast members from the original Star Wars trilogy reflecting on their experience making the films and the cultural phenomenon that ensued after the films release.
Bruce Foreskin
Jim Davidson is back with his most outrageous show ever - BOOBS IN THE WOOD! This hilarious Adult Panto, exclusive to video, captures the filthy follow-up to the Saucy SINderella in all its shocking glory. Strictly for GROWN-UP girls and boys only! This X-Rated Panto sees Jim playing the WICKED Sheriff of Nottingham, who has his eyes on a bag of loot, Maid Marion's assets and anything else that takes his fancy. He may even get his WICKED WAY - unless Robin and his Merry Men can stop him. Filmed in front of a packed house, the hysterical BOOBS IN THE WOOD is BIG, BAD, RUDE and CRUDE - and sure to leave you in stitches
R2-D2
遠い昔、はるかかなたの銀河系で…。銀河共和国と対立するようになった通商連合が銀河の重要な交易ルートである惑星ナブーを封鎖する事件が起き、共和国から2人のジェダイ騎士、クワイ=ガン・ジンとその弟子オビ=ワンがナブーに派遣される。命を狙われた2人は、ナブーの女王アミダラを連れて星をあとにする。やがて一行はやむをえず、砂漠の惑星タトゥイーンに到着するが、強いフォース(理力)を持つ9歳の少年アナキンと出会う。
Captain Orton (voice)
Animated version of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical about when the King of Siam meets a head strong English school mistress.
The legendary Roy 'Chubby' Brown stars in his very first feature length movie. Chubby is captured by a gang of feminist aliens from the 25th century and beamed up to their spaceship during his live show in Blackpool. Put on trial for crimes against woman, he is soon found guilty and sentenced to the ultimate penalty. Is this the end of the planet's favourite son? Will he escape? Or will Chubby be terminated? Co-starring super model Sara Stockbridge and Roger Lloyd Pack, 'Trig' from Only Fools and Horses. U.F.O. is the bawdiest, most outrageous celluloid experience of the year or indeed any year.
Dufflepuds
Young Prince Caspian of Narnia wonders and dreams about the old days of Narnia when animals talked, and there were mythical creatures and four rulers in Cair Paravel. But his uncle and aunt don’t like to hear him thinking of such things, and plan to murder him and take his throne. Caspian’s tutor, Dr. Cornelius manages to save him, and not only teach him about the old ways, but bring him into the real Narnia and introduce him to the real Narnia. But Caspian’s plight is desperate, and he must use the legendary horn to call help from another world: Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy. Then, Lucy and Edmund are sent back to Narnia, along with their cousin Eustace, to assist Caspian on a voyage. Along their journey the children battle dragons and sea serpents, and sail across a golden lake to reach the edge of the world.
Nelwyn Band Member (uncredited)
世界を救うと予言された赤ん坊が生まれた。魔女によって殺されそうになった彼を救ったのは、小人族の魔術師見習いウィロー。映画史上初のモーフィング導入も話題となったSFX冒険活劇。
Elf
Feature-length, live-action musical version of the classic fairy tale by Charles Perrault.
Self
A behind-the-scenes look at Jim Henson's 1986 fantasy film, 'Labyrinth', featuring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly.
Goblin Corps
空想好きのサラは、女優を夢見る15歳の少女。ある土曜、両親が連れ立って外出し、彼女はまだ赤ん坊の弟トビーの世話を頼まれる。ぐずるトビーに、サラが愛読書の「ザ・ラビリンス〈迷宮〉」を読んで聞かせると、なんとトビーの部屋の片隅から突然黒い影が動き出し、“迷宮”の魔王ジャレスが現われる。ジャレスはトビーをさらうと姿を消してしまい、サラは後を追って数々の罠が待ち受ける迷宮へと足を踏み入れる。
Busker
ロンドンの高級娼婦シモーヌと、その運転手となるならず者のジョージ。ふたりの間にほのかな愛が芽生えて……。『フック』『ロジャー・ラビット』のボブ・ホスキンスらが出演。
R2-D2
Donald is shown in both animated and costumed form, interacting with emcee Dick Van Dyke and other cast members. The film not only shows Donald's life, but also depicts an extensive international tour that Donald went on in 1984 as well as showing various celebrities of the day wishing Donald happy birthday. The tour culminates in a parade in Donald's honor at Disneyland.
Parody Commendatore
1823年11月のある晩、ウィーンの街でひとりの老人が発狂して自殺を図り、病院へ運ばれた。この老人は、かつてウィーンで最も尊敬された宮廷音楽家、アントニオ・サリエリ。数週間後、サリエリの告白を聞くために若年の神父・フォーグラーが病室を訪れた。やがて、サリエリの回想が始まった…。イタリアに生まれたサリエリは、作曲家として優れた才能を持っていた。やがて音楽の都ウィーンへ赴き、皇帝ヨーゼフ2世付きの宮廷音楽家になった。そんな順調なサリエリの人生も、天才ヴォルフガング・アマデウス・モーツァルトに出会ったことで狂わされていく…。
Himself
Go behind the scenes — and into the costumes — as production footage from Return of the Jedi is interspersed with vintage monster movie clips in this in-depth exploration of the painstaking techniques utilized by George Lucas to create the classic creatures and characters seen in the film.
R2-D2 / Paploo
反乱同盟軍のルークとレイア姫は、悪党ジャバ・ザ・ハットに身柄を奪われた仲間のハン・ソロを奪回すると、帝国軍との決戦に備える。ルークは帝国の皇帝もいる新たな基地衛星、第2デス・スターが軌道上に浮かぶ森の惑星エンドアに潜入。住民イウォーク族を味方につけるのに成功する。だがそこへ帝国の最新兵器陣も到着。やがてルークは、かつて自分がルークの父親だと言い放った宿敵ダース・ベイダーと再会し、最後の対決に挑むのであった。
Pick Pocket
Quasimodo, the hunchback bellringer of Notre Dame's cathedral, meets a beautiful gypsy dancer, Esmeralda, and falls in love with her. So does Quasimodo's guardian, the archdeacon of the cathedral, and a poor street poet. But Esmeralda's in love with a handsome soldier. When a mob mistakes her for a witch, it's up to Quasimodo to rescue her and claim sanctuary for her in the cathedral.
Fidgit
英国の地方の住宅街。11歳の少年ケヴィンはある夜、馬に乗った騎士が自分の部屋に現われて消えるという不思議な光景を目撃。直後、自分たちは時空を越える盗賊だという6人のこびとが現われ、ケヴィンを時空を越える旅に誘う。一行は18世紀のナポレオン・ボナパルト、伝説の義賊ロビン・フッド、トロイア戦争におけるギリシア軍の総大将アガメムノンらと出会うが、最大の敵である悪魔と直面すると自分たちがどうすべきか迷う。
Plumed Dwarf
19世紀末、ロンドン。医師トリーブスは、街の見世物小屋で象人間と呼ばれていたジョン・メリックに出会う。研究のために彼を病院で生活させるが、やがてメリックの知性と純粋な心に触れ、人間らしい交流が生まれる。<19世紀末に実在した奇型の青年の数奇な運命と、彼をとりまく人々との交流を描き世界的に大ヒットした不朽の名作。鬼才デイヴィッド・リンチは本作の成功で一躍脚光を浴びた。出演には、本作で英国アカデミー賞主演男優賞に輝いたジョン・ハート、アンソニー・ホプキンス、サー・ジョン・ギールグッドら>
Even the most devout Star Wars fan might not know that filmmaker and journalist Michel Parbot was once given unprecedented access to the set, stars, and filmmakers behind The Empire Strikes Back. The resulting work, The Making of The Empire Strikes Back, has apparently never been commercially released. Most of the footage has been lost, but 15 minutes has circulated online in recent years. Now, the 1 hour cut of Michel Parbot’s lost documentary has been found.
R2-D2
Hosted by Mark Hamill, this revealing documentary offers behind-the-scenes glimpses into the amazing special effects that transformed George Lucas’ vision for Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back into reality!
R2-D2
デス・スター壊滅の痛手から復活した帝国軍の前に、今や雪の惑星ホスで機会をうかがうしかない反乱軍。総攻撃を前にホスを脱出したレイアやハン・ソロたちは雲の惑星ベスピンへと旅立つが、ひとりルークはフォースの訓練を積むために伝説の<ジェダイ・マスター>ヨーダの住む惑星ダゴバへと向かった。ベスピンのクラウド・シティでソロの友人ランド・カルリシアン男爵の歓待を受けるレイアたち。だがそれはダース・ベイダーの仕組んだ罠だった。
Bungo
The adventures of The Wombles, strange creatures who live on Wimbledon Common and pick up the litter left by the humans. There's always time for a nice song and dance as well. This was a film version of the popular childrens TV show.
R2-D2 (uncredited)
Learn the incredible behind-the-scenes story of how the original Star Wars movie was brought to the big screen in this fascinating documentary hosted by C-3PO and R2-D2 which includes interviews with George Lucas and appearances by Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher.
R2-D2
遠い昔、遙か彼方の銀河では帝国軍の独裁体制が敷かれていた。反乱の機会をうかがう惑星アルデラーンのレイア姫は暗黒卿ダース・ベイダーに捕らえられるが、その寸前に二体のドロイドR2-D2とC-3POを砂漠の惑星タトゥイーンに送り込む。偶然にもそのドロイドを手に入れた青年ルークは、ジェダイの騎士団の一人オビ=ワン・ケノービや密輸船ミレニアム・ファルコンの船長ハン・ソロたちと共に、反乱軍と帝国軍の闘いに巻き込まれていく。
Dwarf
A plastic surgeon and his nurse join a bizarre circus to escape from the police. Here he befriends deformed women and transforms them for his "Temple of Beauty". However, when they threaten to leave, they meet with mysterious accidents.