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The action role-playing game ‘Too Human’, created by Silicon Knights and published by Microsoft, was at the center of a major legal dispute involving its game engine. Silicon Knights first sued Epic Games, alleging problems with the Unreal Engine 3. However, it was discovered that Silicon Knights had illegally used code from the Unreal Engine in their own engine. The court ruled against Silicon Knights for copyright infringement and stealing trade secrets, forcing them to pull all remaining copies of ‘Too Human’ and other games from stores and destroy them.

The first episode of this thriller revolved around a government conspiracy to remotely hijack a passenger plane and crash it into the World Trade Center, hoping to start a war for profit. It aired in March 2001 and showed the heroes preventing the crash at the last second. Because of the striking similarities to the September 11th attacks six months later, this episode is often mentioned as an example of media predicting the future.

Agnes Ritter is known for receiving more Best Supporting Actress Oscar nominations than any other actress without ever winning. She was famous for her realistic and sharp-witted performances in films like ‘All About Eve’ and ‘Rear Window,’ often outshining the main actresses. Ritter had a special talent for portraying relatable, working-class characters with both depth and humor, making her a valuable addition to any film. Despite consistently delivering outstanding performances and receiving critical acclaim during the mid-20th century, she never won an Academy Award.

Viola Davis is considered one of the best actors of her generation. She powerfully portrayed emotion and strength in ‘Fences,’ acting alongside other talented performers. In ‘The Woman King,’ she commanded attention as a strong and determined general. Davis consistently delivers memorable performances in films like ‘The Help’ and ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,’ and she has a remarkable ability to ground every project she’s a part of.

Adriana Caselotti famously voiced and sang for the main character in this groundbreaking animated movie. After the film became a hit, Walt Disney allegedly made her sign a contract that stopped her from doing other voice work or acting roles. He wanted to keep the character’s voice completely unique, and this decision unfortunately limited Caselotti’s career. For many years, she didn’t receive much recognition for her work and was primarily known only for this one role, until later in her life.

This actress perfectly embodies classic Hollywood glamour and captivating charm. Her brilliant comedic performance in ‘Some Like It Hot’ remains a benchmark for romantic comedies, rarely equaled since. Both critics and audiences admired the way she combined a sense of delicate emotion with a powerful on-screen presence. The iconic scene of her standing over a subway grate in ‘The Seven Year Itch’ is instantly recognizable and remains a famous image in film. Even decades after her passing, her work continues to inspire fashion and popular culture.

Let me tell you, Denzel Washington became Malcolm X in that 1992 film. It wasn’t just an impersonation; he truly inhabited the man, nailing his speech, his movements, and how his thinking changed over time. A lot of people, myself included, thought it was the performance of his career, and honestly, of the entire year. It’s still a shock to me that Al Pacino won the Oscar for ‘Scent of a Woman’ instead. That decision is still argued about today, and for good reason – Denzel was robbed!

The fourth season of the hit sitcom ended with ALF trying to meet up with other Melmacians. However, instead of a happy reunion, he was caught by the Alien Task Force. This surprising turn from the show’s usual humor was meant to set up a fifth season, but one never happened. While a TV movie came out later, the series is still remembered for its shocking and unfinished final moments.

Mo’Nique gave an incredible performance in ‘Precious,’ winning an Academy Award for her role. However, after refusing to promote the film unless she was compensated, she faced backlash and found herself excluded from many opportunities in the industry. She was unfairly labeled as difficult, which stalled her career. Later, she filed a lawsuit against Netflix alleging discrimination due to race and gender related to unequal pay. Her experience highlights the risks of prioritizing principles over professional advancement.

Zeno Robinson is a hugely popular voice actor in anime dubbing today, celebrated for his energetic and emotionally powerful performances. He’s the voice behind several well-known characters, including the cool and collected hero Hawks in ‘My Hero Academia’, the upbeat trainer Goh in ‘Pokémon’, and the quick-tempered Genya Shinazugawa in ‘Demon Slayer’. He recently received a lot of praise for his charismatic role as the main character in ‘Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead’. Overall, Zeno Robinson is quickly becoming known for bringing some of the most popular anime characters to life.