pantomimes http://www.artwoo.com Returned search results for pantomimes Copyright 2008 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:48:32 +0000 http://www.artwoo.com/rss/pantomimes The Copyright Law Act Of 1976 Is Still Relevant In Today's Digital Age http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-copyright-law-act-of-1976-is-still-relevant-in-todays-digital-age http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-copyright-law-act-of-1976-is-still-relevant-in-todays-digital-age#comments Wed, 25 Jul 2007 23:24:59 +0000 copyright lawcopyright lawslaw actsound recordingspreemptedpantomimescopyright symbol http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-copyright-law-act-of-1976-is-still-relevant-in-todays-digital-age Copyright Law Act of 1976 is the basis of United States . The Copyright states the rights of copyright owners, the doctrine of the Fair Use copyright laws, and it changed the term life of copyrights. Before the Copyright Law Act, the law had not been revised since 1909. It was necessary that copyright laws be revised to take into account technological strides that were being made in radio, , motions pictures and more. The Copyright Law Act of 1976 all previous laws that were on the books in the United States, including the Copyright Act of 1909.



The Copyright Law Act of 1976 defines "works of authorship" to include all of the following:

* Musical works * Literary works * Dramatic works * Pictorial, sculptural and graphics * Motion Pictures and Audiovisuals * Sound Recordings * Choreographic Works and * An eighth work which falls under "architectural works" was later added in 1990.

What is unique about the United States copyright law is that it is automatic. Once someone has an idea and produces it in tangible form, the creator is the copyright holder and has the authority to enforce his exclusivity to it. In other words, the person is the owner of the creation. It is not necessary that a person register their work. However, it is recommended and it can serve as evidence if someone ever violates a copyright.

Violations of US Copyright Laws are generally enforced in a civil court setting. However, there could also be criminal sanctions brought against someone who violates US copyright laws. Someone who is in serious violation of US Copyright Laws, such as counterfeiting, can find themselves on the inside of prison. People need to understand that the is not a requirement. Someone may have a copyright, yet their work may not have a copyright notice or symbol.

US Copyright Law covers a wide range of things that are derived from artistic expression, intellectual or creative work. This includes things such as literary works, music, drawings, photographs, software, movies, choreographic works such as ballets and plays, poems, paintings and more. The law covers the form of expression, not the concept, facts or the actual idea of the work. This means that someone can use another person's idea or concept and produce their own take on it. However, copying another person's work is a violation. Some things may not be copyrighted but they may be protected by a patent or trademark.

Individuals who have a copyright on a particular piece of work can do what they want with it. They may choose to copy it and sell it. They may display their work or perform it in public and charge admission, or they can assign or sell the work to someone else. Individuals who have a copyright can also choose to do nothing with their work, if that is their desire. However, if someone comes along and takes the work and tries to use it in some way, that person is still in violation of the owner's copyright. The Copyright Law Act covers published and unpublished works. Brian Scott is a freelance journalist who covers copyright law for http://www.ResearchCopyright.com. Download his free e-book, "Copyright Basics" at http://ResearchCopyright.com. ]]> A Clown's World http://www.artwoo.com/article/a-clowns-world http://www.artwoo.com/article/a-clowns-world#comments Wed, 22 Oct 2008 15:08:27 +0000 man on the flying trapezewhiteface clowncircus clowndeath of a clowndaring young manenchanting songrosy cheeks http://www.artwoo.com/article/a-clowns-world
Obviously the has had many changes over the years. We can trace the origins back as far as the jesters of the medieval times. Even the biblical times tells of entertainers. So how did these pantomimes and court jesters steal their ways into those hearts? They mastered the art of day to day living and made a pun of the simplest things in life.

Clowns as we know them today have evolved from the singer / jester of two hundred years ago to the fantastic art form of comedy pantomime in huge auditoriums and arenas today. The earliest forms of clowns talked to the crowds as they were small enough to be heard by all. They even sang the of the day to such all time greats as "The Daring young ."

While the Circus clown has been immortalized as the flamboyant punster, film studios have twisted the clown and his grotesque make-up into creatures of evil and horror. Rightfully so, some people today are scared to .

The clown has evolved into a piece of art and those they take the part of a circus clown, a circus performer, are true artists in every sense of the word. They have to be creative first of all. Their facial make-up while it may be patterned after another clown is a one of a kind fingerprint for each individual clown. It is an unwritten rule in the world of greasepaint and slapstick that no one wears the same face as some one else.

These facial make-ups are then categorized in different styles or looks. The basic wore the leotards, slippers, and even a pointed hat as in the old Dan Rice style. The Auguste type usually exaggerates the features of the face with larger than life smiles, BIG eyes, a huge nose, and round . His costumes are silly; some have polka dots or stripes and usually are accompanied by gigantic shoes. The tramp type clown is usually a down and out character with a dirty unkempt appearance but still utilizing the traits of other clowns such as the large shoes or red nose. Clowns can be as simple as a regular person sitting in the crowd who is actually part of the act. These are called your Plant or stooge.

While most circuses usually carried one clown who interacted with the performance and the crowd, the necessity to add more clowns came about with the enlargement of the circus tent itself. While the circus was basically a one ring affair, the quest to expand and offer more than ever added to the circus press corps delight in securing the notoriety of the never seen before acts, more than ever claims, and the bold brash statements of the "Greatest Show on Earth"

As more and more clowns joined the circus ranks, the presentations and abilities of the circus clown changed as well. Soon the ability to speak to the entire audience was diminished or completely gone due to the new found size of the crowds. To be able to communicate their points, the clowns turned to acting out their scenarios in a dramatic and foolish way. These pantomimes and slapstick used a wide variety of props to achieve their laughs from the audience such as a clown going to the dentist, or the clown Fire Department.

Throngs of clowns now gathered in the canvas arena for a slapstick adventure designed to make you laugh and also to act as a diversion while another circus act was being taken down or being put up for another featured performer. Whistles, Sirens, smoke, Firecrackers, and long, long, very long shirts, all made us scream with delight and laugh at the silliness of what we go through every day.

While the clowns were there every day and were wonderful at what they do, very rarely did we ever remember a single clown's name unless we studied Circus History and events. Emmett Kelly and Lou Jacobs are probably remembered by more people than any other clowns. Emmett Kelly was known as a hobo character who tried to sweep the floor with a spotlight as his pile of dust getting smaller all the time and moving from side to side only to burst all over the place. The legendary clown, Lou Jacobs is famous for his motorized bathtub, his miniature car, and his very long face make-up. A very similar likeness to Lou Jacobs even became a US Postage Stamp. Some great clown gags and scenes with the clowns are preserved in Cecil B. DeMille's epic film "The Greatest Show on Earth" which was filmed on the Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus in 1951.

Today's Big Apple Circus has the likes of Barry Lupin's immortal character "Grandma" who is as well know in the Big Apple Circus as he is in Television and Parades. He was a Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus performer for five years after graduating from Clown College. He has captivated the crowds at the Big Apple Circus since 1982 and appeared in films like Pee Wee's Big Top Adventure. As a member of the International Clown Hall of Fame he stands in good company with other master clowns such as Glenn "Frosty" Little, Otto Greibling, Lou Jacobs and many others.

We remember other clowns in our lives but we don't think of them as circus clowns. We can't talk about clowns without recalling the entertaining genius of Richard "Red" Skelton and his many characters and funny faces he provided. His father was a circus clown and "Red" was also on the Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus before getting into the TV industry. Max Patkin was known as the "Clown Prince of Baseball" a one man baseball institution with his hilarious hi-jinks on the Baseball diamonds across America. The cross eyed expressions, the rubbery mouth going all over and the floppy double jointed body movements all brought us laughter with out any clown make-up at all. Going back a little bit further in history was the greatness of a true master of the screen in the form of Charlie Chaplin.The Circus World LLC is a company dedicated to preserving the memories of the circus from long ago to keeping us going to the only form of clean family entertainment in America today that is over 200 years old. Join us at http://www.thecircusworld.com to find great Circus Posters, Circus Books, Trains, and Hobbies, Circus Photos, DVDs, and Free Videos all about the Circus.]]> Introduction To Copyright http://www.artwoo.com/article/introduction-to-copyright http://www.artwoo.com/article/introduction-to-copyright#comments Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:15:02 +0000 u s copyright officeanonymous authorunpublished worklegal representativecopyright protectionpseudonymcopyright law http://www.artwoo.com/article/introduction-to-copyright copyright law protects creators from having their works stolen or used without their permission. In the event that a work registered with the U.S. Copyright Office is stolen or infringed upon, the creator can pursue legal action. To ensure that your work is fully protected, you must have at least a basic understanding of copyright and how it applies to you and your work.

Copyright is the protection afforded to all creators of published and , including the authors of artistic, dramatic, literary, and musical works. In addition, when you register your work with the U.S. Copyright Office, your copyright is protected both in the United States and in those countries that have a agreement with the U.S.

Copyright allows you total control over your work: With exclusive copyright, you can reproduce your work; distribute and sell your creation; publicly perform the work; and publicly display your work.

According to U.S. law, copyright is immediately established the moment a work is created. For example, if you write a book, you legally hold exclusive copyrights to that book, unless you wrote the book on a work-for-hire basis in which you agreed to transfer all copyrights to another individual or business.

Transferring all copyrights is a common practice today, but the transfer is only valid if there is a written agreement that is signed by the original author or a acting on his behalf. However, if you're giving another individual nonexclusive rights to a work, you do not need a written agreement for it to be valid.

For all works created after January 1, 1978, works are automatically protected by copyright law from the moment of creation until 70 years after the author's death. Those works that are created on a work-for-hire basis or that are created by an or an author with a are protected (unless the author's name appears in records of the U.S. Copyright Office) for a period of 95 years from the work's publication or for a period of 120 years from the date of its creation, whichever proves to be shorter.

Because not all works are eligible for protection under copyright law, it's important that you know what types of works are protected: Those works that are protected by. copyright law include: literary, musical, dramatic, pictorial, graphic, sculptural, architectural, choreographic, and audiovisual works as well as sound recordings, motion pictures, and pantomimes.

There are numerous benefits to registering an eligible work with the U.S. Copyright Office. In addition to receiving a certificate of registration, your copyright will automatically become a part of public record. Additionally, should someone use your work without your permission, you can file suit against that individual and may be entitled to both statutory damages and attorney's fees.

Registering for a copyright with the U.S. Copyright Office is a fairly straightforward process. In addition to filling out an application form, you must pay an application fee and provide a copy, or a nonrefundable deposit, of your work to the Copyright Office. Failing to send all of the materials together in the same package will likely result in having your package sent back to you. Learn more about how to Copyright your valuable works at http://www.how-to-copyright-it.com ]]> Great Yarmouth: What To Do On The Edge Of The Norfolk Broads http://www.artwoo.com/article/great-yarmouth-what-to-do-on-the-edge-of-the-norfolk-broads http://www.artwoo.com/article/great-yarmouth-what-to-do-on-the-edge-of-the-norfolk-broads#comments Fri, 01 Feb 2008 14:25:00 +0000 black beauty anna sewelloffshore oil rigsauthor of black beautynorfolk broadsgreat yarmouthleisure venuedavid copperfield http://www.artwoo.com/article/great-yarmouth-what-to-do-on-the-edge-of-the-norfolk-broads Great Yarmouth is the gateway from the to the North Sea. It has been a fishing port for hundreds of years and more recently it has come to support the many that populate the area.

One of Great Yarmouth's biggest claims to fame is its large beach and the two promenades that run alongside it.

When you visit the town, be sure to look at the Tollhouse. This is purported to be the oldest civic building in Britain and dates back to the 13th century. If you have children with you, they will almost certainly want to tour the dungeons there.

An even older building that you may want to visit is Burgh Castle Roman site. This has the remains of a third century Roman fort and overlooks the River Waveney but can only be approached on foot, so be sure to check out the accessibility details if you aren't as fit as you used to be.

Going back to the coast, the town has two piers although one of these was recently demolished in preparation for being rebuilt as an all round entertainment centre. The Britannia Pier hold the Britannia Theatre as well as a fairground.

Close by are Yarmouth's Winter Gardens. Architecture fans may well be intrigued by the mixture of glass and cast iron whilst younger members of the family will prefer the more modern facilities offered by the gardens as a .

The local Norfold Naval Pillar is a tribute to Lord Nelson and pre-dates it's cousin (nelson's Column) in London by 24 years.

Fans of the author Charles Dickens will want to visit Great Yarmouth to see the various locations he used in "". Who knows, you might even decide to stay in the Royal Hotel =96 the very same place that Dickens stayed in whilst he was writing the novel.

The , Anna Sewell, was born in a 17th century house in nearby Church Plain and you can now visit the house for a meal at the restaurant it has become.

Horse racing fans won't be disappointed =96 Yarmouth has a famous flat racing track which regularly features race meets.

Unusually, Great Yarmouth has a summer season of pantomimes as well as variety shows to keep you entertained if the summer weather takes a turn for the worse.

Because the town is so close to the Norfolk Broads, there are plenty of water based activities that you can try out. From a leisurely trip in a pedal or rowing boat through to the slightly faster craft that are available for hire all over the Broads.

Shopaholics should check out the Market Gates shopping centre for a wide variety of local and national shops.

For a meal or a drink outside your hotel, there are plenty of bars and restaurants that you can investigate. Your journey for these is best started in King Street. You'll be sure to find somewhere that suits your budget and style. When you need a http://www.4hotels.co.uk/uk/great-yarmouth.html hotel in Great Yarmouth, check out the wide selection of Great Yarmouth hotels and guest houses available at http://www.4hotels.co.uk/uk/great-yarmouth.html ]]> Cultural Experiences http://www.artwoo.com/article/cultural-experiences http://www.artwoo.com/article/cultural-experiences#comments Wed, 08 Aug 2007 05:35:03 +0000 theatre museumsdamien hirstewan macgregortracey eminjesus christ superstarandrew lloyd webberunited kingdom http://www.artwoo.com/article/cultural-experiences United Kingdom.

A traditional British night out can involve a visit to the theatre where a visitor can experience a wide variety of performance from cabarets and pantomimes through to full theatrical productions and musicals such as Phantom of the Opera or Jesus Christ, Superstar. Many tourists and visitors to the United Kingdom should visit the world famous West End in London. Many famous productions written by esteemed composers such as and starring famous actors such as are giving their premieres on the West End. Most large towns and cities in Britain have thriving amateur and professional theatres.

Museums are not as widespread as theatres but do offer the culture all the same. There are various large museums in large cities across Britain and the world. One of the largest in Britain is the Natural History Museum in London where free entry means that many people from many different backgrounds have the opportunity to experience the culture on offer.

In a country like Britain with a rich historical heritage there are many buildings of outstanding beauty and workmanship. Many stately homes and country houses from bygone eras such as the Tudor and Georgian periods attract many visitors who can view the building, gardens and contents such as art collections and statues. As well as these homes, building such as churches and cathedrals also draw many visitors from around the globe.

The United Kingdom can also boast many of the world's finest and most celebrated artists including and . Many art collectors and artists will display their work at galleries in cities across the country for the general public to view. Britain is also a country renowned for its musical talents. Bands such as the Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Oasis all hail from the United Kingdom and have gone on to sell millions of albums across the world, from America to Asia and everywhere in between.

It is becoming even cheaper and easier for people all over the world to experience and encounter other cultures. Plummeting travel expenses such as low cost discount airlines mean that people can travel around the globe to visit museums, theatres, galleries and religious buildings in many areas. Worldwide tours and around the world holidays allow many people to visit sites steeped in culture within a short time span.

Some locations and structures around the world have been designated as World Heritage Centres and are seen to be of huge cultural significance. There are 851 of these sites in various locations around the globe including Albania, Uruguay and Vietnam. These sites include Yellowstone National Park in the USA, The Tower of London in the United Kingdom and the Ancient City of Damascus in the Syrian Arabic Republic.

To sum up, sites of heritage and culture wherever they are in the world allow for everyone who views, experiences and encounters them to gain an insight into the history of a race, religion or state and to learn valuable lessons which can be passed on to future generations. A1Articles is a popular article site, best for Arts and Entertainment Articles.

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Reading, the county town of has existed since around 800 AD and is ideally situated near all the major motorways including the M25 and the M4 with quick rotes the Heathrow and Gatwick Airport. You are 40 minutes from the London Capital and major tourist attractions including Windsor castle and Royal which has become prestigious for it Week in the summer attended by her majesty the Queen.

The Oracle Shopping Centre is located in the heart of Reading with designer out lets, Bars and restaurants with adequate parking. It has a beautiful 270 metre river running through and along side the complex giving the bars a great view and a prime spot for a great night out in Reading.

For the younger generation there are many clubs situated in the town centre with some open until the early hour of the morning.

For the slightly older and reserved residents and visitors a beautiful stroll down the river themes is the great way to see the very best of what Reading has to offer as well as a number of arts centres, concert halls and art galleries.

There is great fun for all ages at the Hexagon which offers concerts, pantomimes and shows for the whole family Comedians, singers, dancers, musicians have all played at the venue which has been around since 1978.

Reading is now at the centre of the UK's 'Silicon Valley', with international companies such as Microsoft and MCI located on its business parks. This has attracted young and ambitious people to the already thriving Reading Area.

The impressive is home the Reading premiership Football Club and has a ground capacity of 24,161 all seated. The Madejski Stadium was opened in August 1998 by who made his fortune by producing the Auto Trader its cost was more than =A350 million.

Reading university is one of the in the world with its impressive resume it twice receiving the Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher Education (1998 and 2006).

Reading Berkshire is home to some wonderful hotels and guest houses including Renaissance, Millennium Madejski Stadium Hotel and the Holiday Inn offering both accommodation and conference facilities to suit all purposes. The Crown Plaza Hotel has spectacular views over the river themes while the impressive Great Expectations hotel is right in the centre of town giving choice to suit an individual's requirements.

Reading's Booming housing market has vast range of different and spectacular properties including period, 1930's , Victorian, modern, spacious and new builds. The contemporary stylish apartments over looking the river have attracted the younger generation while the Large Victorian properties are ideal for the large families offer space, high ceilings and a touch of history.

Reading is not only a wonderful place to visit but is a great pace to live and work with great schools transport links and Features. I hope you enjoyed my travel guide to Reading and I look forward to meeting you in my city. Rebecca Hollis - CityLocal Reading Business Directory http://www.citylocal.co.uk/cities/Reading/ http://www.citylocal.co.uk/cities/Reading/business/All http://www.citylocal.co.uk/cities/Reading/business/Web+Design+And+Hosting/0= / http://www.citylocal.co.uk/cities/Reading/news/ ]]>