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The Condor Heroes 95


The Condor Heroes 95 is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel "The Return of the Condor Heroes". It was first broadcast on TVB Jade in Hong Kong in 1995. Many of the cast from "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" (1994) reprised their roles in this series, such as Lau Dan (Hung Tsat-kung) and Wayne Lai (Chow Pak-tung). In addition, Jason Pai reprised his breakthrough role as Kwok Ching, whom he previously portrayed in "
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Zhang Xueying


Zhang Xueying (, born 18 June 1997), also known as Sophie Zhang, is a prominent Chinese former child actress. Zhang is regarded as one of the "New Four Dan actresses of the post-95s Generation" (Chinese: 95后四小花旦), along with Zhang Zifeng, Vicky Chen and Guan Xiaotong. Zhang made her acting debut in the television series, "Hero During Yongle Period". Zhang built up her popularity in China with various supporting roles in television series; such as "The Romance of the Condor Heroes"
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Louis Koo


changed career to a businessman. Koo was born and received education in Hong Kong. He is an alumnus of St. Teresa's School Kowloon and Carmel Secondary School. During 1992 to 1993, Koo was a modelling agent, sometimes he worked as a model for advertisements and karaoke videos. In 1993, Koo signed as a contract artist with TVB (Television Broadcasts Limited). Koo started gaining wide recognition in 1995 with his leading role in a costume drama "The Condor Heroes 95", a popular series based on a classic
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List of The Return of the Condor Heroes characters


The following is a list of characters from the wuxia novel "The Return of the Condor Heroes" by Jin Yong. Some of these characters are fictionalised personas of, or are based on, actual historical figures, such as Wang Chongyang, Qiu Chuji, Duan Zhixing, Kublai Khan and Yelü Chucai. The Divine Condor () is a giant eagle-like creature(or Achillobator) living alone in a valley and a former companion of the invincible swordsman Dugu Qiubai. After roaming the land for years and failing to find someone who
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The Legend of the Condor Heroes (2003 TV series)


The Legend of the Condor Heroes, also released as Legend of Eagle Shooting Hero and Legend of the Arching Hero, is a Chinese television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel "The Legend of the Condor Heroes". It is the first instalment of a trilogy produced by Zhang Jizhong, followed by "The Return of the Condor Heroes" (2006) and "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber" (2009). It was first broadcast on CCTV in China in 2003. Shooting locations include Inner Mongolia, Zhejiang and
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The Legend of the Condor Heroes


The Legend of the Condor Heroes is a wuxia novel by Jin Yong (Louis Cha). It is the first part of the "Condor Trilogy" and is followed by "The Return of the Condor Heroes" and "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber". It was first serialised between 1 January 1957 and 19 May 1959 in "Hong Kong Commercial Daily". Jin Yong revised the novel twice, first in the 1970s and later in the 2000s. The English title is imprecise since neither species of the condor,
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The Romance of the Condor Heroes


The Romance of the Condor Heroes is a 2014–15 Chinese television series produced by Yu Zheng and adapted from Jin Yong's novel "The Return of the Condor Heroes", with additional material from the preceding novel, "The Legend of the Condor Heroes". It stars Chen Xiao and Michelle Chen in the lead roles. The series was first broadcast on Hunan TV from 3 December 2014 to 11 March 2015. The protagonist, Yang Guo, is the orphaned son of Yang Kang, the antagonist in "The Legend of the
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Zhang Xinyu


Zhang played dual roles as Daji and Hu Xian'er in the television series "The Investiture of the Gods", adapted from Xu Zhonglin's classical novel "Fengshen Yanyi". Following which, she was nominated at the Huading Awards. She gained increased attention for her role as Li Mochou in "The Romance of the Condor Heroes", based on the novel "The Return of the Condor Heroes" by Jin Yong. Also in 2014, she had roles in the historical drama "The Empress of China", playing Consort
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The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber (2009 TV series)


The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber is a Chinese television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. It is a final instalment of a trilogy produced by Zhang Jizhong, preceded by "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" (2003) and "The Return of the Condor Heroes" (2006). Unlike the previous adaptations, this remake is the first to be primarily based on the third edition of the novel. The series was first broadcast on Wenzhou TV in China in October 2009. Shooting lasted five
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List of The Legend of the Condor Heroes characters


The following is a list of characters from the wuxia novel "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" by Jin Yong. Some of these characters are fictionalised personas of, or are based on, actual historical figures, such as Wang Chongyang, Qiu Chuji, Duan Zhixing, Genghis Khan and Jebe. The "Seven Freaks of Jiangnan", also known as the "Jiangnan Qi Guai" (), is a group of seven chivalrous martial artists from Jiangnan. They were Guo Jing's first martial arts teachers and also taught
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The Return of the Condor Heroes


The Return of the Condor Heroes, also called The Giant Eagle and Its Companion, is a wuxia novel by Jin Yong (Louis Cha). It is the second part of the "Condor Trilogy" and was preceded by "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" and followed by "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber". It was first serialised between 20 May 1959 and 5 July 1961 in the Hong Kong newspaper "Ming Pao". The story revolves around the protagonist, Yang Guo, and his lover and martial
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Barbara Yung


K100 Feature Interview, 1985). Yung's most famous TVB swordplay series was "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" in which she portrayed the character Wong Yung. TVB made several costumed/period dramas in the 1980s based on famous martial arts swordplay novels by Louis Cha. Cha's "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", has been adapted numerous times to TV dramas and film, but none has attained a popularity as the one made by TVB in 1983. The innocent swordsman, Kwok Ching was played by Felix
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The Legend of the Condor Heroes (2017 TV series)


The Legend of the Condor Heroes is a 2017 Chinese television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title and a remake of the 1983 Hong Kong television series based on the same novel. The series was directed by Jeffrey Chiang and starred Yang Xuwen, Li Yitong, Chen Xingxu and Meng Ziyi in the lead roles. It started airing on Dragon TV in mainland China on 9 January 2017, and on TVB Jade in Hong Kong on 8 May 2017. The series was filmed primarily at the Xiangshan Film and Television
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Stingray (comics)


Stingray (Walter Newell) is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears as Walter Newell in "Tales to Astonish" #95 (Sep. 1967) and as Stingray in "Prince Namor, the Sub-Mariner" #19 (Nov. 1969). Walter Newell first appears in the title "Tales to Astonish" as an oceanographer working for the United States government. The character encounters the human/Atlantean hybrid hero Namor the Sub-Mariner and his lover Lady Dorma,
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The Legend of the Condor Heroes (2017 TV series)


producer Guo Jingyu explained why he produced a television series based on a wuxia novel which already has more than 10 earlier adaptations. He said that he is dissatisfied with many of the wuxia television series produced in recent years, and wanted to remake the 1983 Hong Kong television series "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", which he enjoyed watching, for younger generations of viewers. He also explained the challenges he faced in operating with a very tight budget and time constraints, such as having to reduce the use of special effects
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Condor Trilogy


The Condor Trilogy (射鵰三部曲) is a series of three wuxia novels written by Hong Kong-based Chinese writer Jin Yong (Louis Cha). The series is amongst the most popular of Jin Yong's works. The novels in the trilogy are: An English translation into 12 books is to be published by MacLehose Press beginning in February 2018. The first novel, "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", is set against a backdrop of a series of wars fought between the Han Chinese-dominated Southern Song dynasty and
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The Legend of Condor Hero


"The Legend of Condor Hero" is set in the 13th century at the time of the Mongol invasion of China. Nearly a decade after the end of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", the Mongols have now conquered the Jin Dynasty and are now setting their sights towards the Southern Song Dynasty. The citizens of Southern Song, many of them great martial artists of the Central Plains, band together to defend their country from the onset of the Mongol horde. The story culminates in the historic Battle of Xiangyang,
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The Return of the Condor Heroes (2006 TV series)


The Return of the Condor Heroes is a 2006 Chinese television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. It is the second instalment of a trilogy produced by Zhang Jizhong, preceded by "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" (2003) and followed by "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber" (2009). It was first broadcast on 17 March 2006 in China and subsequently broadcast in other Asian countries such as South Korea, Taiwan and Singapore. The story concerns the adventures of Yang Guo, an
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Black Condor


Black Condor is the super hero name used by three different fictional characters in the DC Comics universe. All three incarnations of Black Condor have been members of the Freedom Fighters and each has been featured in Freedom Fighter comic books published by DC Comics. The first Black Condor, Richard Grey Jr., was created by Quality Comics writer Will Eisner and artist Lou Fine. He moved to the DC universe when DC Comics bought the rights to Quality Comics characters. The first Black Condor was a World War II era super hero along with
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Arado Ar 95


was powered by a Junkers Jumo 210 liquid-cooled engine. The two prototypes were evaluated against the similar Focke-Wulf Fw 62. The BMW-powered version was considered worthy of further study, and a batch of six was sent for further evaluation with the "Legion Condor" during the Spanish Civil War. The Arado Ar 95 was the basis for the prototype Ar 195 carrier-based torpedo bomber, which was proposed for operation from the German aircraft carrier . The Ar 95 was not ordered by the German armed forces
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The Legend of the Condor Heroes (1983 TV series)


The Legend of the Condor Heroes is a Hong Kong "wuxia" television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. It was first broadcast on TVB Jade in Hong Kong in 1983. The 59 episodes long series is divided into three parts. This 1983 version is considered by many to be a classic television adaptation of the novel and features the breakthrough role of Barbara Yung, who played Huang Rong. The Legend of the Condor Heroes (射鵰英雄傳 "seh diu ying hung juen") is the soundtrack of
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The Legend of the Condor Heroes


the Andean condor and Californian condor, is native to China. In February 2018, a translation of the first volume (out of four) was published with the title "A Hero Born". The story is set during the Jin–Song Wars. Yang Tiexin and Guo Xiaotian are sworn brothers and Han patriots who loathe the Jurchen invaders. They pledge that their unborn children will become either sworn siblings (if both are of the same sex) or a married couple (if they are of opposite sexes). After
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The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber


The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber, also translated as The Sword and the Knife, is a wuxia novel by Jin Yong (Louis Cha). It is the third installment in the "Condor Trilogy" and is preceded by "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" and "The Return of the Condor Heroes". It was first serialised from 6 July 1961 to 2 September 1963 in the Hong Kong newspaper "Ming Pao". Jin Yong revised the novel in 1979 with a number of amendments and additions. A second
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Duan Zhixing


defensive infrastructure at crucial entry points into Dali. Five years later, he died and was succeeded by his son, Duan Zhilian (段智廉). Duan Zhixing had five era names in the twenty-eight years of his reign. Duan is fictionalised as a character in the wuxia novel "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" and its sequel, "The Return of the Condor Heroes", by Jin Yong. In the condor series, Duan, known as "Reverend Yideng" after his abdication, is a formidable martial
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The Condor (journal)


. Miller replaced Grinnell as editor in 1939. King widened the scope of the journal, and by 1966, at least 40% of papers published in "The Condor" are written by scientists outside the United States. In Glenn Walsberg's 1993 "History of "The Condor"", he concluded that "several thousand people have contributed to the success and development of this journal in its 95-year history. In 1992 alone, 653 scientists aided in its production in the roles of author, reviewer, or both."
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Jin Yong


, Cambridge with a thesis on imperial succession in the early Tang dynasty. Cha wrote a total of 15 fictional works, of which one ("Sword of the Yue Maiden") is a short story and the other 14 are novels and novellas of various lengths. Most of his novels were first published in daily instalments in newspapers, then later in book editions. The novels are: Of these, the novels ("The Legend of the Condor Heroes", "The Return of the Condor Heroes", and "
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Five Tiger Generals of TVB


dramas that featured the members of the Five Tigers, notably "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" (1983), "The Return of the Condor Heroes" (1983), "Police Cadet" (1984), "The Duke of Mount Deer" (1984), and "Looking Back in Anger" (1989), were branded as classics by many in Asia. On 27 June 2010, during a press conference for a training academy in Panyu, Guangzhou, Tong revealed that the five members are planning
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Zhoushan


and TV series based on Mr. Jin Yong’s novels. Four Chinese TV serials – "The Eagle-Shooting Heroes," "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils," "The Return of the Condor Heroes" and "Duke of Mount Deer" – were filmed on the island. Starting from 2004, the Jin Yong Martial Arts (Wuxia) Culture Festival is held here every other year around summer. It offers dazzling martial arts performances and competitions, all thrilling for Cha’s fans. Daishan (岱山),
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Zhang Jizhong


, "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", broadcast in 2003, has been broadcast in Japan since 2005. "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" was broadcast in 2003. The series helped propel Hu Jun and Liu Yifei to fame, who moved on to star in films such as "Red Cliff" and "The Forbidden Kingdom". Backed by Louis Cha, Liu Yifei returned to star in "Return of the Condor Heroes". The series also starred and launched the career of Huang Xiaoming. The
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Mu Nianci


Mu Nianci is a character in the wuxia novel "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" by Jin Yong (Louis Cha). She is the romantic interest of the antagonist, Yang Kang, and the mother of Yang Guo, the protagonist in the sequel novel, "The Return of the Condor Heroes". Jin Yong describes her appearance as "firm like a piece of jade, despite appearing weather-beaten, she is beautiful, with bright eyes and sparkling white teeth." The Mu Nianci in the latest revision
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Hong Qigong


Hong Qi, better known as Hong Qigong, is a fictional character in the wuxia novel "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" and its sequel, "The Return of the Condor Heroes", by Jin Yong. Best known for his most powerful martial arts (the 'Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms' and the 'Dog Beating Staff Technique'), Hong Qigong is the chief of the Beggars' Sect and the "Northern Beggar" of the Five Greats. He is nicknamed "Nine Fingered Divine Beggar" after
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The Brave Archer and His Mate


The Brave Archer and His Mate, also known as The Brave Archer 4 and Mysterious Island, is a 1982 Hong Kong film adapted from Louis Cha's novels "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" and "The Return of the Condor Heroes". Together with "Little Dragon Maiden" (1983), "The Brave Archer and His Mate" is regarded as an unofficial sequel to the "Brave Archer" film trilogy ("The Brave Archer", "The Brave Archer 2" and "The Brave Archer 3
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Ouyang Feng


Ouyang Feng is a fictional character in the wuxia novel "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" and its sequel, "The Return of the Condor Heroes", by Jin Yong. As the "Western Venom" (西毒) of the Five Greats (五绝), the top five champions of the first martial arts contest on Mount Hua, Ouyang Feng is best known for his signature martial arts technique, the 'Toad Skill' (蛤蟆功), and his expertise in toxicology. In the first novel, he is
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Guo Jing


Guo Jing is the fictional protagonist of the wuxia novel "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" by Jin Yong. He also appears as a supporting character in the sequel, "The Return of the Condor Heroes", and is mentioned by name in "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber". He is a descendant of Guo Sheng, one of the 108 outlaws from Mount Liang in the classical novel "Water Margin". Guo Jing and Yang Kang were both named by Qiu Chuji, who urges them to remember the
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Ashes of Time


Ashes of Time is a 1994 Hong Kong film written and directed by Wong Kar-wai, and inspired by characters from Jin Yong's novel "The Legend of the Condor Heroes". The film's story is a prequel to the renowned novel "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" as it imagines the older characters when they were younger. It focuses on the main antagonist (Ouyang Feng) and humanizes him into a protagonist while retaining his despicable qualities. Feng, known as the Western Venom, crosses paths with the
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Nie Yuan


's New Four Young Actors", along with Huang Xiaoming, Tong Dawei and Yin Xiaotian. That year, producer Zhang Jizhong was searching for someone to portray the lead character Yang Guo in his "wuxia" television series "The Return of the Condor Heroes". Nie was a popular choice for "Yang Guo" and he participated in the audition as well, but eventually lost the role to Huang Xiaoming, who was not as popular as him then. Huang Xiaoming's performance in "The Return of the Condor Heroes
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Barksdale Air Force Base


"Condor" transport and 58 Russian airmen. The Russians stayed for six days, seeing a slice of America and participating in Strategic Air Command's final Bombing and Navigation Competition awards symposium. The Russians visited again in August 1994, bringing a Tu-95 "Bear" and an Ilyushin Il-78 aerial tanker. Barksdale began a friendship with Ukrainian Air Force airmen later in 1994, when a B-52 and KC-10 visited Poltava Air Base, Ukraine. In April 1992, 265 buildings on Barksdale's main base were placed on the National Register of
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The Return of the Condor Heroes


Couple of the Divine Eagle". The protagonist, Yang Guo, is the orphaned son of Yang Kang, one of the antagonists in "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", who is also the sworn brother of Guo Jing. The couple Guo Jing and Huang Rong take care of Yang Guo for a short period of time before sending him to the Quanzhen Sect on Mount Zhongnan for better guidance in moral values and orthodox martial arts. In Quanzhen, Yang Guo is often picked on and bullied by his fellow students,
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Wang Chongyang


Monastery in Beijing. Genghis Khan granted tax-exempt status to all Quanzhen schools and placed Qiu in charge of all religions in China. Each of the seven disciples founded his or her own lineage of Quanzhen Taoism. They are as follows: Wang is mentioned by name in the wuxia novel "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" and its sequel "The Return of the Condor Heroes", by Jin Yong. He was depicted as a patriotic martial artist, and one of the top five champions of the Mount Hua martial
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Zhou Botong


Zhou Botong is a fictional character in the wuxia novel "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" and its sequel, "The Return of the Condor Heroes", by Jin Yong. He is nicknamed "Old Imp" (老頑童) in the first novel and becomes the "Central Imp" (中頑童) of the Five Greats at the end of the second novel to replace his senior, "Central Divine" Wang Chongyang. His most notable trait is his childish and mischievous personality. He enjoys playing pranks and games like
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Huang Yaoshi


Huang Yaoshi is a fictional character in the wuxia novel "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" and its sequel, "The Return of the Condor Heroes", by Jin Yong. He is one of the Five Greats of the "wulin" (martial artists' community) during the Song dynasty, alongside Wang Chongyang, Hong Qigong, Ouyang Feng and Duan Zhixing. He is nicknamed "Eastern Heretic" (東邪) for being an unorthodox radical who behaves as he wishes without showing any regard for formalities or moral ethics
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Lau Dan


Danny Lau Dan (; born 13 January 1944) is a Hong Kong actor. His English name is Danny Lau. Lau is known to portray good characters, but could play cunning and sly characters with ease (includes "The Bund" and "Land of Wealth"). He is most noted for being the only actor to play the role of Hong Qigong in the TV series adaptations of Louis Cha's novels "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" and "The Return of the Condor Heroes" for four times in
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The Return of the Condor Heroes (2006 TV series)


and Sichuan Jiuzhaigou Valley. Scenes from "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" (2003) were featured as flashbacks including the scene depicting Yang Kang's death. Zhou Jie makes a cameo appearance as Yang Kang. The music for the series was taken from motion picture scores of films such as "", "Independence Day", "The Day After Tomorrow", "Van Helsing", "", "Harry Potter (film series)" and "Batman Begins". The chorus from Iwasaki Taku's "
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Huang Rong


Huang Rong is a fictional character in the wuxia novel "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" by Jin Yong. She also appears as a supporting character in the sequel, "The Return of the Condor Heroes". Huang Rong (Li Yitong 2018) was born to Huang Yaoshi and Feng Heng. Her mother died shortly after she was born and her father raised her all by himself on Peach Blossom Island. She was an intelligent child and quick learner, so her father imparted her with all his skills and knowledge.
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Barbara Yung


that shot her into the limelight. Although Yung played a relatively minor role in this drama, she managed to gain TVB's confidence to cast her in what would become the drama ("The Legend of the Condor Heroes") that would make her a household name in Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and other countries with sizeable especially Cantonese-speaking populations in the 1980s. Her popularity persists through present day due to her lead role in "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" (TVB
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Yang Guo


Yang Guo, courtesy name Gaizhi, is the fictional protagonist of the wuxia novel "The Return of the Condor Heroes" by Jin Yong. Yang Guo traces his lineage to Yang Zaixing, a Song general who participated in the Jin–Song Wars against the Jin Empire. His father, Yang Kang, is the antagonist in "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" and was notorious for committing several atrocities. His mother, Mu Nianci, was Yang Kang's lover. She left Yang Kang after seeing how unrepentant and incorrigible
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Electric smoking system


heat-not-burn tobacco (heated tobacco) was marketed. Queries for heat-not-burn (heated tobacco) products continued to grow an additional 100% (95%CI: 60–173) between the products second (2016) and third years on the market (Jan-Sep 2017). In practical terms, there are now between 5.9 and 7.5 million heat-not-burn (heated tobacco) related Google searches in Japan each month based on the latest search estimates for September 2017. Moreover, forecasts relying on
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The Return of the Condor Heroes (1983 TV series)


The Return of the Condor Heroes is a Hong Kong "wuxia" television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title, produced by TVB and starring Andy Lau and Idy Chan. It was first broadcast on TVB Jade from 31 October 1983 to 6 January 1984 in Hong Kong. A total of 50 episodes were produced. The series averaged a rating of 62 points, became one of the highest rated series of that year. The serial was re-aired in 1988, 1990, 1997, 2013, and
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The Return of the Condor Heroes (1998 Taiwanese TV series)


The Return of the Condor Heroes is a Taiwanese television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. It was first broadcast on TTV in 1998 in Taiwan. The series was poorly received in Taiwan and in other countries because Richie Ren and Jackyln Wu were seen to be poor choices as the leads. Some "innovations" were also widely criticised (Wu wears a black cloak instead of ethereal white as in the book). The series has also received negative criticism about not being faithful to the original story.
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Black Condor


a man who could fly. After numerous attempts, Kendall was the only success. Kendall eventually rebelled and escaped from his grandfather, who made frequent attempts to recapture the youth in order to study and reproduce his abilities. A mysterious telekinetic who kept to himself, Ryan Kendall was adamant when he first appeared as the Black Condor that he was not a super-hero. However, time proved him wrong, and he fought alongside other super-heroes, notably Primal Force and the Justice League (for a brief time)
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The Legend of Condor Hero


to fit into the 30-minute 26 episode blocks, as opposed to the 1-hour 20 episode blocks used in most TVB dramas. As a result, some do not regard it as a canonical adaptation. There are 78 episodes released of "The Legend of Condor Hero". Season I is composed of two parts—episodes 1–12 and episodes 13–26. Season II takes after the end of Season I, starting from episode 27 to 52. Season III broadcast began in Taiwan and Canada in 2008. The Japanese version was only made for
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The Romance of the Condor Heroes


Condor Heroes". The couple Guo Jing and Huang Rong take Yang Guo under their care for a short period of time before sending him to the Quanzhen Sect on Mount Zhongnan for better guidance in moral values and orthodox martial arts. In Quanzhen, Yang Guo is often bullied by his fellow students, and discriminated against by his master, Zhao Zhijing. Yang Guo flees from Quanzhen and ventures unknowingly into the nearby Tomb of the Living Dead, where the Ancient Tomb Sect is housed. He is saved by Xiaolongnü, a mysterious
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Black Condor


the rest of the Freedom Fighters. The second Black Condor, Ryan Kendall, gained the power of flight due to genetic manipulation and initially did not believe he was a super hero. He would later join the Freedom Fighters, but was killed at the beginning of the "Infinite Crisis" storyline. The third Black Condor, John Trujillo, is of Mayan descent and was given his powers by the Mayan Spider Goddess Tocotl. Seeing himself as a protector of the universe he joins forces with the Freedom Fighters. A Golden Age
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Condor Films


Condor Films is a film and TV production company based in Zurich, Switzerland. The company produces commercials, documentary films, feature films, image films, product films and interactive multimedia solutions. The company is also known by the brands "Condor Productions", "Condor Communications", "Condor Corporate", "Condor Commercials"," Studio Bellerive", "Condor Features", "Condor Audiovisuals", "Condor Movies & Series" and "Condor Pictures" as well as "Condor Documentaries". In 2009
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The Legend of the Condor Heroes (2017 TV series)


City in Xiangshan County, Zhejiang Province. Shooting wrapped up in late August 2016. Other filming locations include Hengdian World Studios, Xiandu Scenic Area in Jinyun County and Xianju County in Zhejiang Province, Huanghe Shilin Scenic Area in Jingtai County and Tianzhu Grasslands in Gansu Province, and Tonghu Grasslands in Inner Mongolia. Although this series is one of many television series adaptations of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", it is the first one to be produced since Louis Cha last revised the novel. In a January 2017 interview,
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The Legend of the Condor Heroes (2008 TV series)


The Legend of the Condor Heroes is a 2008 Chinese television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. The series was produced by Chinese Entertainment Shanghai, and stars Hu Ge, Ariel Lin, Justin Yuan and Cecilia Liu. The series was first broadcast on KMTV-1 in China in July 2008. Hu Ge was involved in a car accident on 29 August 2006 while travelling from Hengdian to Shanghai on the highway, resulting in the shooting of the series being delayed due to recovery from his injuries. During the shooting
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The Legend of the Condor Heroes (2008 TV series)


delay due to Hu Ge's recovery from the accident, the filmmakers started a new project "The Fairies of Liaozhai" (2007) to keep the crew members occupied while waiting to resume work on "The Legend of the Condor Heroes". Sun Xing was originally cast as Hong Qigong but was later replaced by Bryan Leung due to the delay resulting from Hu Ge's recovery, which made Sun decide to move on, causing legal conflict. Sun filmed some scenes prior to his replacement, and those scenes were reshot again
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Yang Guo


to be "Yang" and she hints to Zhang Wuji that she is a descendant of the Condor Hero Couple (Yang Guo and Xiaolongnü), by saying: "Behind Mount Zhongnan in the Tomb of the Living Dead, the Condor Hero Couple disappear from the "jianghu"" (終南山後, 活死人墓, 神雕俠侶, 絕跡江湖). Yang Guo meets Hong Qigong and Ouyang Feng on Mount Hua. Hong Qigong and Ouyang Feng have been rivals for a long time and they fight again on the summit. Neither emerges the victor
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Ming Cult


The Ming Cult is a fictional cult and martial arts sect featured in the "wuxia" novel "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber" by Jin Yong, first published in serial form from 1961 to 1963. It is also briefly mentioned in "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", another novel also by Jin Yong. It is loosely based on Manichaeism, an actual gnostic religion which originated in Persia and spread to other parts of the world, including China. The cult is based on Bright Peak in the Kunlun Mountains
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José Vasconcelos


for my race), an influence of Rodó's "arielismo". An eagle and a condor with a background of the volcanic mountains in central Mexico. Vasconcelos is said to have declared "I have not come to govern the University but to ask the University to work for the people." When Álvaro Obregón became president in 1920, he created the Secretariat of Public Education (SEP) in 1921 and named Vasconcelos as its head. Under Obregón, the national budget had two key expenditures; not surprisingly the military was
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Black Condor


Golden and Silver Age heroes who helped the JLA repel an Appellaxian invasion in the "JLA: Year One" mini-series by Mark Waid. He appeared more recently as an ethereal "spirit guide" in the pages of Ryan Kendall's Black Condor series. The second Black Condor, Ryan Kendall, derived his powers of flight, telekinesis, and healing from the genetic experiments of his grandfather, Creighton. A member of an organization called the Society of the Golden Wing, Creighton and his allies had been attempting to create
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The Romance of the Condor Heroes


Finally, after their reunion and marriage, Xiaolongnü leaves Yang Guo again, owing to her belief she cannot recover from a fatal poison, and promises to meet him again 16 years later. While Yang Guo is wandering the "jianghu" alone, he meets several formidable martial artists and a giant condor, and improves his skills tremendously after training from them. His adventures gradually mould him into a courageous hero and one of the most powerful martial artists of his time. Yang Guo serves his native land by helping the Han
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Ancient Tomb Sect


The Ancient Tomb Sect is a fictional martial arts sect in the wuxia novel "The Return of the Condor Heroes" by Jin Yong. It plays a significant role in the early development of the protagonists, Yang Guo and Xiaolongnü. It was named after its base, the Ancient Tomb (古墓) in Mount Zhongnan. The sect was founded by Lin Chaoying during the Song dynasty and shares a long history with its neighbour, the Quanzhen Sect, which is based in Chongyang Palace (重陽宮) on Mount Zhongnan. The Ancient
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Condor (APC)


but it can also adopted for a variety of other roles including anti-tank, cargo carrier, command vehicle, ambulance, fitters' vehicle and reconnaissance vehicle. The Condor is based on the automotives of the Mercedes-Benz Unimog, the Condor 2 based on the Unimog U5000. The hull of the Condor is made of all-welded armoured steel protecting the crew from 7.62 mm armour-piercing (AP) rounds and 5.56 mm ball-type rounds, shell splinters and anti-personnel mines. The Condor is fully
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List of The Return of the Condor Heroes characters


can rival him in swordsmanship, Dugu Qiubai came to a cave near a forest and spent the rest of his life there as a hermit. Several years after his death, the Condor encounters Yang Guo by coincidence while he was fighting with a giant serpent. Yang learns Dugu Qiubai's swordplay techniques from the Condor. As he has lost his left arm, Yang trains relentlessly and overcomes his disability to use Dugu Qiubai's Heavy Iron Sword (玄鐵重劍) with only one arm. After accomplishing a high level of proficiency in swordplay
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Xiaolongnü


Xiaolongnü is the fictional female protagonist of the wuxia novel "The Return of the Condor Heroes" by Jin Yong. In the novel, her physical appearances is described as follows: "skin as white as snow, beautiful and elegant beyond convention and cannot be underestimated, but appears cold and indifferent". Xiaolongnü's name (literally "Little Dragon Maiden") is based on the year she was born, the Year of the Dragon according to the Chinese zodiac. Her real name is unknown and is never mentioned in
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Phantom Lady


has a degree in quantum physics and pretends to be a spoiled idiot so she won't end up like other socialites. Her wrists bands appear to be able to transport Stormy and others from the third dimension to the fourth dimension. In the second "Uncle Sam and the Freedom Fighters" series (Sep. 2007), Stormy, still in shock over her father's death, begins to take drugs and drink heavily. After she drunkenly cuts a super-powered troublemaker in half on live television, Black Condor takes her to
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Meng Ziyi


wuxia drama "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" as Mu Nianci. In 2018, Meng played lead roles in the romance web dramas "Double Life" and "Starlight". She then starred in romance melodrama "All Out of Love", playing the role of an antagonist. The same year, she starred in the fantasy historical drama "Ever Night", gaining attention for her performance as a strong and independent swordswoman. In 2019, Meng starred in the xianxia drama "The Untamed", based on the
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Yan Qingyu


which was set to premiere in 1988. In the following year, she was cast as Sun Lanxiang in "Ordinary World", based on the novel by the same name by Lu Yao. In 1991, she played the role of Yue Rong, a singer, in the film "Divorce Contract", for which she received a Best Supporting Actress nomination at the 14th Hundred Flowers Awards. In 1998, Yan played a supporting role in the wuxia television series "The Return of the Condor Heroes", starring Richie Ren
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RM Condor


RM Condor is a large Royal Marines base located near Arbroath in East Angus, Scotland. The base also houses 7 (Sphinx) Battery Royal Artillery, part of 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery. The base was first constructed as a Fleet Air Arm base in 1938, when it was known as RNAS Arbroath (HMS Condor). It was opened on 19 June 1940. From the outset it was a training base, primarily involved in the training of naval aviators. A purpose-built 'aircraft carrier' sized landing area
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Condor of Bermuda


Condor of Bermuda was a maxi yacht campaigning under the leadership and funding of London-based international businessman Bob Bell. Originally called "Condor" but renamed "Heath's Condor" for the 1977–78 Whitbread Round the World Race after Bell's association with Heath's Insurance Co (London). There is no link with former British prime minister Edward Heath of "Morning Cloud" yachting fame. "Condor" was then later renamed "Condor of Bermuda", as government policy in the UK during the 1970s effectively exiled the financing
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The Return of the Condor Heroes


and discriminated against by his master, Zhao Zhijing. Yang Guo flees from Quanzhen and ventures unknowingly into the nearby Tomb of the Living Dead, where the Ancient Tomb Sect is based. There, he meets Xiaolongnü, a mysterious maiden of unknown origin, and becomes her apprentice. They live together in the tomb for many years until Yang Guo grows up. Yang Guo and Xiaolongnü develop romantic feelings for each other, but their romance is forbidden by the prevailing norms of the "jianghu" (or "wulin", the
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Shaolin Sect


and Xuanku (玄苦) also have a "Xuan" prefix in their names. One of the novel's three protagonists, Xuzhu (虛竹), is from the Xu (虛) generation, which is two generations below the Xuan generation. In "The Legend of the Condor Heroes," the Xianxia Sect (仙霞派) is a branch of Shaolin. Its base is at Yunxi Monastery (雲棲寺) in southern China. Its members include Reverend Jiaomu, Reverend Kumu, and Kumu's apprentice, Lu Guanying. The
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Li Mingqi


My Fair Princess 2", but was not in the third installment, "My Fair Princess 3". In 2004, she was cast as Empress Dowager Cixi in "Cook Officer", opposite Li Baotian, Tian Hairong, Shu Chang and Wang Luyao. In 2006, Li had a supporting role in "The Return of the Condor Heroes", a wuxia television series adaptation based on the novel of the same name by Jin Yong. It stars Huang Xiaoming and Liu Yifei. On February 25, 2018, she
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Wang Chongyang


arts contest. After his death, his seven apprentices, known as the "Seven Immortals of Quanzhen", inherit his legacy and promote Quanzhen to become one of the leading orthodox sects in the "jianghu" (martial artists' community). In "The Return of the Condor Heroes", Wang had a romantic relationship with Lin Chaoying, the founder of the Ancient Tomb Sect, in his early life. He lost to Lin in a martial arts contest and had to keep his promise to hand over his base of
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Russo brothers


-Man" and the mid-credits scene of "Captain Marvel". The brothers are financing the Los Angeles and Beijing joint-production company Anthem & Song, which is producing the Chinese superhero movie "The Hero’s Awakening". The Russo brothers have signed on to produce a television series based on "Deadly Class". The Sony Pictures Television-produced adaptation has been optioned as a pilot for the Syfy channel. Benedict Wong, Benjamin Wadsworth, Lana Condor, Michel Duval and María Gabriela de Faría are among
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Historical fiction


"Elizabeth I". Programs about the Napoleonic Wars have also been produced, like "Sharpe" and "Hornblower". Historical soap operas have also been popular, including the Turkish TV series "The Magnificent Century" and "". Chinese studios have also produced television series like "The Legend and the Hero", its "sequel series", "King's War" and "The Qin Empire". There have also been produced pure , many based on works by Jin Yong like "Condor Trilogy" and
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Liu Yifei


role-playing game "The Legend of Sword and Fairy". The drama earned a cult following, and solidified her popularity in China. In 2006, Liu was chosen to portray Xiaolongnü in "The Return of the Condor Heroes", based on Louis Cha's wuxia novel of the same title. Liu's casting was backed by Cha himself, who felt that she had all the necessary qualities to portray the young and innocent female protagonist. After the drama aired, Liu gained acclaim for her performance and swiftly experienced a
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Chen Xingxu


of Meng Li Ju", playing the role of young crown prince. In 2010, he starred in the romance film "The Love of Hawthorn Tree". In 2017, Chen started to gain increased attention and popularity with his role as Yang Kang in the wuxia drama "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", adapted from Jin Yong's novel of the same name. In 2019, Chen starred in the historical romance drama "Goodbye My Princess", based on novel by Fei Wo Si Cun. The drama was
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Condor Films


content for cinema, TV and the Internet. Condor Films Ltd. was founded in 1947 by Dr. Heinrich Fueter. In 1964 the company was the first Swiss company to produce commercials. From 1987 to 2005. the Zurich-based media company Tamedia owned 70% of "Condor Films". In 2005 the company was bought by a group centered around Managing Director Kristian Widmer in an MBO. In 2006 Condor Films bought 100% of FaroTV, a Swiss-based TV production company. In 2008, Kristian Widmer became the major
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Heroes of Might and Magic: A Strategic Quest


Heroes of Might and Magic: A Strategic Quest is a turn-based strategy game developed and published by New World Computing in 1995 for DOS. A spin-off of New World Computing's "Might and Magic" series of role-playing video games, the success of "Heroes of Might and Magic" led to a number of sequels. In 1996, NWC released an updated version of the game, ported to Windows 95. This new version included a map editor, random map generator, CD audio, and
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Jiuyang Zhenjing


The Jiuyang Zhenjing, also known as the "Nine Yang Manual", is a fictional martial arts manual in Jin Yong's "Condor Trilogy". It was first introduced briefly at the end of the second novel "The Return of the Condor Heroes". It plays a significant role in the third novel "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber" after Zhang Wuji discovers it and masters the skills in the book. The manual's origin is sketchy, as opposed to that of its counterpart "Nine Yin Manual".
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Signal Transfer Point


A Signal Transfer Point (STP) is a router that relays SS7 messages between "signaling end-points" (SEPs) and other signaling transfer points (STPs). Typical SEPs include "service switching points" (SSPs) and "service control points" (SCPs). The STP is connected to adjacent SEPs and STPs via signaling links. Based on the address fields of the SS7 messages, the STP routes the messages to the appropriate outgoing signaling link. Edge STPs can also route based upon message body content using
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Southern California Condors


The Southern California Condors are an International Fight League team based in Orange County, California. Coached by MMA legend Marco Ruas, the Condors were one of four new teams established at the beginning of the 2007 season. The Condors have an assistant coach, female MMA star Debi Purcell. On May 5, 2007 Condor's outstanding Middleweight, Jeremy Williams was found dead of an apparent suicide. The Condors are 8-7 as of May 2007 in team competition. All records are IFL fights only = fight was an alternate fight
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Hero (2002 film)


it grossed . On 27 August 2004, after a long delay, "Hero" opened in 2,175 North American screens uncut and subtitled. It debuted at #1, grossing in its opening weekend. It is the third highest grossing foreign language film in North America. On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a 95% approval rating based on 205 reviews, with an average rating of 8.16/10. The website's critics consensus reads, "With death-defying action sequences and epic historic sweep, "Hero" offers
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RM Condor


were undergoing maintenance at Scottish Naval ship repair facilities. Flying stopped in 1954 and the base became the home of the Royal Navy Aircraft Engineering Training School which had transferred from HMS Daedalus at Lee-on-Solent, Hampshire. It continued in this role until 1 April 1971 when the base became the home to 45 Commando Royal Marines, a part of 3 Commando Brigade. The base was thereafter known as RM Condor or Condor Barracks and remains an operational base to this day. "A Better Defence Estate", published in
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Johnnie To


TVB. From there To moved up the ladder, working as an executive producer and director for TV shows starting in 1973. In 1978, he shot his first theatrical feature, but continued working in television. In 1983, he directed and screen-wrote the critically acclaimed The Legend of the Condor Heroes, a dramatised TV series base on the martial art novel of the same name by Louis Cha. While working as an assistant TV director during the Shaw Studios era, he directed "All About Ah-Long" in
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Condor Trilogy


the Jurchen-led Jin dynasty. Concurrently, Mongol tribes led by Temüjin (Genghis Khan) emerge as a rising power in the north. The second novel, "The Return of the Condor Heroes", is set in the period when the Mongols attack the Southern Song dynasty after having conquered the Jin dynasty. The historical Battle of Xiangyang is also featured as one of the key events in the novel. The third and last novel, "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber", is set in the late Yuan dynasty
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Condor Cycles


Condor Cycles is a bicycle manufacturer based on Gray’s Inn Road in London. Condor Cycles was started in 1948 by Monty Young, providing bespoke bicycles which have been ridden by riders such as Tom Simpson and Bradley Wiggins. Condor bicycles have been ridden to World Championship gold medals and ridden in the Tour de France. In 1986 Condor Cycles supported the Percy Bilton pro cycling team and in 1998 the Anglia Sport cycling team from which rider Gary Baker won several stages of the Milk Race. Condor Cycles co-owned the UK-
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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (1985 TV series)


heroes and villains. "G.I. Joe" was a co-production between Marvel Productions and Sunbow Productions. Sunbow's staff would write the scripts based on the character and vehicle designs provided by Hasbro, while the artists at Marvel Productions would draw storyboards based on the scripts and record voiceovers. The animation was outsourced to Toei in Japan, who worked on all 95 episodes, as well as the movie. The "G.I. Joe" comics and animated series share a few common plot elements that were not products of the toyline at
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Xiangshan Film and Television Town


Xiangshan Film and Television Town () is a famous set of film studio in Xinqiao Town of Xiangshan County, Zhejiang, China. Covering an area of , the film and television town was established in 2003 and opened to the public in 2005. It has been categorized as an AAAA-level tourist site by the China National Tourism Administration on November 7, 2012. In May 2003, in order to shoot the wuxia television series "The Return of the Condor Heroes", Zhang Jizhong invested in the construction of the Condor
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The Eagle Shooting Heroes


The Eagle Shooting Heroes is a 1993 Hong Kong comedy film directed by Jeffrey Lau. It is a parody of Louis Cha's novel "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", and a classic example of the mo lei tau comedy. The film was said to be caused by the over-budgeting of Wong Kar-wai's "Ashes of Time". In order to cover up the cost of the yet unfinished film, the director decided to use the whole cast to shoot a "quick-and-dirty"
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Condor (TV series)


Condor is an American thriller television series based on the novel "Six Days of the Condor" by James Grady and its 1975 film adaptation "Three Days of the Condor" written by Lorenzo Semple Jr. and David Rayfiel. The series was created by Todd Katzburg, Jason Smilovic, and Ken Robinson and premiered on June 6, 2018 on Audience. In July 2018, it was announced that the series had been renewed for a second season. "Condor" is described by DirecTV as following Joe Turner is a young CIA analyst
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Condor (airline)


Condor, legally incorporated as "Condor Flugdienst GmbH", is a German leisure airline based in Frankfurt and a subsidiary of the Thomas Cook Group. It operates scheduled flights to leisure destinations in the Mediterranean, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, and the Caribbean. Its main base is at Frankfurt Airport with further smaller bases at other German airports. The company was founded on 21 December 1955 as Deutsche Flugdienst GmbH, its ownership being split between Norddeutscher Lloyd (27.75%), Hamburg America Line (27.75%
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Condor Ferries


1995 and 1996 season, "Condor 9" operated from Torquay to the Islands. In 1997, she operated between Poole and St Malo via the Channel Islands. In her last years with Condor she was used between St Malo and Jersey until she was again replaced by "Condor 10". "Condor 9" was sold to Stetson Navigation as the "Cortez", and used in the Sea of Cortez. After suffering from an engine fire, she was sold in 2004 to a Connecticut-based company Block Island Ferry
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Colpocephalum californici


Colpocephalum californici, the California condor louse, was a species of chewing louse which parasitized the critically endangered California condor. It became extinct when the remaining California condors were deloused and treated with pesticides during a captive breeding program. This species was described in 1963 by Roger D. Price and James R. Beer. They based their description on nine lice (4 female, 5 male), all collected from California condors. The holotype was collected from a California condor in the National Zoological Park, and it was deposited in the National Museum
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Bakersfield Condors (1998–2015)


The Bakersfield Condors were a minor league ice hockey team based in Bakersfield, California in the Pacific Division of the ECHL's Western Conference. The Condors played home games at Rabobank Arena. Originally known as the "Bakersfield Fog", the team was founded in 1995 as a charter member of the West Coast Hockey League. They replaced the Bakersfield Oilers of the Pacific Southwest Hockey League when that league folded in 1994. The team became the "Condors" in 1998 when it moved into the new Centennial Garden. The Condors,
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Wong Kar-wai


of further backing, Wong accepted a studio's offer that he make a wuxia (ancient martial arts) film based on the popular novel "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" by Jin Yong. Wong was enthusiastic about the idea, claiming he had long wanted to make a costume drama. He eventually took little from the book other than three characters, and in 1992 began experimenting with several different narrative structures to weave what he called "a very complex tapestry". Filming began with another all-star cast: Leslie
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Idy Chan


Idy Chan Yuk Lin (born 25 March 1960) is a popular Hong Kong TV actress, especially during the 1980s and was named as one of the Five Beauties of TVB. She joined showbiz in 1977. She is most famous for her portrayal of three of the characters from The "Condor Trilogy"; her heavenly role of Xiaolongnü along with Andy Lau as Yang Guo in the 1983 TVB adaptation of Louis Cha's "Wuxia" novel "The Return of the Condor Heroes," as the witty Huang Rong in Taiwan
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The Return of the Condor Heroes (2006 TV series)


Shades of Revolution", a Rurouni Kenshin OVA musical score, was used in a minor fight scene between Yang Guo and Li Mochou (episode 30). The melody of the song "Dearest" by Ayumi Hamasaki, famous for being in "InuYasha", can be heard in the background on episode 15 during the scene where Gongsun Zhi is talking to Xiaolongnü at the Passionless Valley. The melody used for condor appearances was taken from Hans Zimmer's "All of them", notable for being part of the OST of
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