Simon Cowell
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Biography: Simon Phillip Cowell (born 7 October 1959) is an English television personality, entrepreneur and record executive. He is the founder and sole owner of the British entertainment company Syco and is the creator of the X Factor and Got Talent franchises. He has judged on the British television talent competition shows Pop Idol (2001–2003), The X Factor UK (2004–2010, 2014–2018) and Britain's Got Talent (2007–present), and the American television talent competition shows American Idol (2002–2010), The X Factor US (2011–2013) and America's Got Talent (2016–present). After some success in the 1980s and 1990s as a record producer, talent agent and consultant in the UK music industry, Cowell came to public prominence in 2001 as a judge on Pop Idol, a talent television show which he and its creator Simon Fuller successfully pitched to ITV Controller of Entertainment Claudia Rosencrantz. He subsequently created The X Factor in 2004 and Got Talent in 2006, which have become successful television franchises sold around the world. Cowell often makes blunt and controversial comments as a television music and talent show judge, including insults and wisecracks about contestants and their singing abilities. He combines activities in both the television and music industries. Cowell has produced and promoted successful singles and albums for various recording acts whom he has signed and taken under his wing, including Little Mix, James Arthur, Labrinth, Leona Lewis, Fifth Harmony, Il Divo, Olly Murs, Noah Cyrus, Cher Lloyd, Fleur East, Ella Henderson, and Susan Boyle. He has also signed successful boy bands such as Westlife, One Direction, PrettyMuch, and CNCO. In 2004 and 2010, Time named Cowell one of the 100 most influential people in the world. In 2008, The Daily Telegraph ranked him sixth in their list of the "100 most powerful people in British culture".The same year, he received the Special Recognition Award at the National Television Awards.At the 2010 British Academy Television Awards, Cowell received the BAFTA Special Award for his "outstanding contribution to the entertainment industry and for his development of new talent". In 2018, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the television category. Description above from the Wikipedia article Simon Phillip Cowell, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Lambeth, London, England, UK
Birthday: October 07, 1959
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Gender: Male
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Scary Movie 3
Overview: In the third installment of the Scary Movie franchise, news anchorwoman Cindy Campbell has to investigate mysterious crop circles and killing video tapes, and help the President stop an alien invasion in the process.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-10-24
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Julia Scotti: Funny That Way
Overview: Decades ago, Julia Scotti performed as Rick Scotti, and appeared on bills with Jerry Seinfeld and Chris Rock. Now, the trans comedian returns to the stage as “the crazy old lady of comedy,” in this tender, funny, and triumphant comeback story.
Genres: Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-06-23
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The X Factor Revealed: The Greatest Auditions Ever
Overview: Relive some of the best (and worst!) auditions from the series.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-01-01
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Susan Boyle: An Unlikely Superstar
Overview: Award winning filmmaker Osca Humphreys follows the day-to-day life of the woman behind the most extraordinary success story of our time. With remarkable access this film takes a revealing and emotional look at how Susan has been coping with her new life as an international star and asks whether fame and fortune has actually made her happy. The film includes Susan in the studio recording her new album, travelling to Shanghai for a huge stadium performance and a meeting with record company boss Simon Cowell.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-11-06
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Far Far Away Idol
Overview: Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, Puss in Boots, and the rest of the Far Far Away Kingdom battle it out in a singing competition.
Genres: Music Comedy Animation Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-11-05
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Family Guy Presents: Stewie Kills Lois and Lois Kills Stewie
Overview: "Stewie Kills Lois" and "Lois Kills Stewie" is a two-part episode of the sixth season of the animated comedy series Family Guy, which was originally produced for the end of Season 5.
Genres: Animation Comedy Action Adventure Crime Thriller Music TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-11-04
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American Idol: The Search For A Superstar
Overview: How do you turn a talent search into a phenomenon? Simple. You let America be the judge. In the summer of 2002, that's exactly what producer Simon Fuller's 19 Entertainment along with FremantleMedia did for Fox Television. Beginning with an open call for auditions in seven cities across the country, American Idol judges Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell narrowed a field of over 10,000 pop singer wannabes to one American Idol.
Genres: Music TV Movie Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-01-01
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Stock Aitken Waterman: Legends of Pop
Overview: Mike Stock, Matt Aitken and Pete Waterman were the producers who came, SAW and conquered the UK charts in the 1980s, spinning the music scene right round like a record with their instantly recognisable brand of disco floor-filling pop hits. The trio divided the nation between those who loved their Hi-NRG sound and the singers they transformed into tabloid sensations, and a music press that loathed them for turning record producing into a production line. Today, many of SAW’s most memorable hits are considered classics of their time, and the very best of them are celebrated in this new selection, featuring such artists as Rick Astley, Dead or Alive, Donna Summer, Bananarama, Mel & Kim and, of course, Kylie and Jason
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-01-21
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Square Roots: The Story of SpongeBob SquarePants
Overview: Commemorates the 10th anniversary of the SpongeBob SquarePants. The documentary chronicles the beloved character's journey to international pop culture icon status and showcases the series' around the world.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-07-14
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Who Shot Simon Cowell?
Overview: Simon Cowell is shot at his birthday party, and Ant and Dec are accused and forced to run.
Genres: Comedy Mystery Crime TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-12-30
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American Idol: The Best of Seasons 1-4
Overview: THE BEST OF AMERICAN IDOL brings you over 3 and 1/2 hours of performances, auditions and bonus footage featuring all your favorite Idols. Enjoy, for the first time, extended footage of interviews, performances and auditions. Also, join PAULA ABDUL for her exclusive backstage interview with Season 4's American Idols on tour.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-11-22
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P!NK: Staying True
Overview: Pink breaks the mold once again, bringing her career to a new level in 2013 with a world tour that entertains unlike ever before! Get inside access to "the girl who got the party started" with exclusive interviews and rare live performances.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-11-01
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Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
Overview: When his new album fails to sell records, pop/rap superstar Conner4real goes into a major tailspin and watches his celebrity high life begin to collapse. He'll try anything to bounce back, anything except reuniting with his old rap group The Style Boyz.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-06-03
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Made in Miami
Overview: Made in Miami is the story of Camila's journey from arriving in Miami from Cuba as a kid to finding her voice and releasing her debut album. The film explores how generations of strong women have shaped the Cabello family and inspired Camila to become the artist she is today.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-02-27
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Harry Hill's TV Burp Gold 3
Overview: Multi BAFTA winning comedian Harry Hill is back with a glittering third installment of TV Burp Gold. Find out what happens when Stacy from EastEnders stops taking her medication. Witness a very spooked Dean Gaffney on 'Ghost Hunting with I'm a Celebrity', and discover the vegetable that's a spitting image of River Cottages' Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-11-01
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Britain's Greatest Hoaxer
Overview: British comedian Simon Brodkin has hit the headlines for his audacious pranks on public figures. His methods have remained secret until now, cameras follow him as he plans to prank 3 famous people.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-02-07
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American Idol: The Worst of Seasons 1-4
Overview: THE WORST OF AMERICAN IDOL brings you all four seasons of the craziest auditions and most bizarre moments in over 2 and 1/2 hours of sidesplitting, jaw dropping splendor. Awful singing, dreadful dancing, questionable fashions, argumentative contestants -- what were these people thinking?
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-11-22
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One Direction: This Is Us
Overview: "One Direction: This Is Us" is a captivating and intimate all-access look at life on the road for the global music phenomenon. Weaved with stunning live concert footage, this inspiring feature film tells the remarkable story of Niall, Zayn, Liam, Harry and Louis' meteoric rise to fame, from their humble hometown beginnings and competing on the X-Factor, to conquering the world and performing at London’s famed O2 Arena. Hear it from the boys themselves and see through their own eyes what it's really like to be One Direction.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-08-28
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The Kylie Show
Overview: The Kylie Show is a one-off television special from Australian artist Kylie Minogue that aired on ITV on 10 November 2007 and was recorded at The London Studios. The show celebrated her 20 years in pop music and acted as promotion for the release of her tenth studio album, X. The show featured the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra as well as the Crazy Horse Girls as her backing dancers, flown in from Paris to perform especially for the show. The show also featured memorable sketches: in particular, one in which her ex-boyfriend and former co-star Jason Donovan fails to recognise her; and another where she has a catfight with her sister, Dannii, and winds up punching Simon Cowell in the face. At the conclusion of the program, Minogue turns around in her makeup chair, revealing herself to be Joan Collins.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-11-10
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Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives
Overview: The life and successes of iconic music executive Clive Davis, from his miraculous start at Columbia Records through his trailblazing work at Arista Records and J Records, with a heavy dose of outstanding music sprinkled in between.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-04-19
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Darci Lynne: My Hometown Christmas
Overview: Darci Lynne Farmer and her puppet friends Petunia, Oscar, Katie and Edna perform with special musical guests, and visit Farmer's hometown.
Genres: Comedy Family Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-12-07
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The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story
Overview: A documentary chronicling Queen and Lambert's incredible journey since they first shared the stage together on "American Idol" in 2009.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-04-29
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The National Television Awards Celebrate 25 Years
Overview: This one-hour special documentary celebrates 25 star-studded years of the National Television Awards, with contributions from stars including Graham Norton and Simon Cowell.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-01-07
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20 Moments That Rocked Talent Shows
Overview: The film features clips looking at the successes, upsets and moments that caused drama in different talent shows.
Genres: TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-07-17
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Scoob!
Overview: In Scooby-Doo’s greatest adventure yet, see the never-before told story of how lifelong friends Scooby and Shaggy first met and how they joined forces with young detectives Fred, Velma, and Daphne to form the famous Mystery Inc. Now, with hundreds of cases solved, Scooby and the gang face their biggest, toughest mystery ever: an evil plot to unleash the ghost dog Cerberus upon the world. As they race to stop this global “dogpocalypse,” the gang discovers that Scooby has a secret legacy and an epic destiny greater than anyone ever imagined.
Genres: Animation Comedy Family Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-07-08
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Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story
Overview: In the Lifetime® movie, THE FANTASIA BARRINO STORY: LIFE IS NOT A FAIRYTALE, a single teenage mother overcomes all odds - sexual abuse, poverty and illiteracy - by relying on her spectacular singing voice. She ultimately gains national prominence as the winner of a hit talent show. Fantasia Barrino plays herself in this modern true Cinderella story. Also starring Loretta Devine, Kadeem Hardison and Viola Davis.
Genres: Drama Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-08-19
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Ant and Dec's 30 Greatest Moments
Overview: The Geordie superstars' path to national treasure status.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-11-10
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One Direction: A Year in the Making
Overview: A documentary tracing the juggernaut band's journey from coming in third place on The X Factor to releasing their debut album in the UK.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-11-23
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Boybands Forever
Overview: Behind the singing, smiles and double denim was blood, sweat and tears. Heartthrobs from Take That to Westlife and 911 share tales of success, adoration and the flipside of fame.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-11-16
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