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Mark and Sean Harmon on What to Expect From the ‘NCIS: Origins’ Prequel (Exclusive)

Mark and Sean Harmon on What to Expect From the ‘NCIS: Origins’ Prequel (Exclusive)

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Mark and Sean Harmon are ready to peel back and reveal everything there is to know about Leroy Jethro Gibbs. The father-son duo are serving as executive producers of NCIS: Origins, the prequel to the iconic NCIS franchise set to come to the CBS fall lineup later this year. And while speaking to ET’s Kevin Frazier on Thursday at the CBS Schedule Reveal Celebration at the Paramount Studios Lot in Los Angeles, California, the Harmons made it clear that they are laser-focused on how exactly they want to travel down memory lane. “It’s all going to be a time that we haven’t traveled before. It’s 1990, so it’s something we’re all looking forward to,” said Mark, who portrayed Special Agent Gibbs during his incredible 19-season run on NCIS. “It will be different.” NCIS: Origins is the brainchild of Sean, who concocted the idea while playing the younger version of Special Agent Gibbs during flashback episodes. “This is an idea we worked on for a long time and just really happy to finally be at this point in the …

Scientists discover the origins of the Great Sphinx of Giza

Scientists discover the origins of the Great Sphinx of Giza

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Rising majestically amidst the pyramids, this immense monument has sparked countless inquiries regarding its inception and function. (CREDIT: Creative Commons) The Great Sphinx of Giza, symbolizing ancient mystique and architectural magnificence, has vigilantly watched over the Giza plateau for thousands of years. Rising majestically amidst the pyramids, this immense monument has sparked countless inquiries regarding its inception, function, and the mystery shrouding its presence. Despite the persistent efforts of historians and archaeologists to unveil its mysteries throughout the ages, a fundamental riddle endures: What environment greeted the ancient Egyptians as they undertook the creation of this colossal statue, and how did the natural landscape potentially shape its design? The Great Sphinx of Giza investigation A riveting investigation by a cadre of New York University scientists has cast new light on this ancient riddle. By conjuring the environmental conditions that prevailed 4,500 years ago, these researchers have sought to understand the dance between natural elements and the raw stone that would become one of the world’s most iconic relics. Yardangs in Egypt’s White Desert. (CREDIT: atdigit/Getty …

The Origins of Anime: Watch Early Japanese Animations (1917 to 1931)

The Origins of Anime: Watch Early Japanese Animations (1917 to 1931)

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Japan­ese ani­ma­tion, AKA ani­me, might be filled with large-eyed maid­ens, way cool robots, and large-eyed, way cool maiden/robot hybrids, but it often shows a lev­el of dar­ing, com­plex­i­ty and cre­ativ­i­ty not typ­i­cal­ly found in Amer­i­can main­stream ani­ma­tion. And the form has spawned some clear mas­ter­pieces from Kat­suhi­ro Otomo’s Aki­ra to Mamoru Oishii’s Ghost in the Shell to pret­ty much every­thing that Hayao Miyaza­ki has ever done. Ani­me has a far longer his­to­ry than you might think; in fact, it was at the van­guard of Japan’s furi­ous attempts to mod­ern­ize in the ear­ly 20th cen­tu­ry. The old­est sur­viv­ing exam­ple of Japan­ese ani­ma­tion, Namaku­ra Gatana (Blunt Sword), dates back to 1917, though much of the ear­li­est ani­mat­ed movies were lost fol­low­ing a mas­sive earth­quake in Tokyo in 1923. As with much of Japan’s cul­tur­al out­put in the first decades of the 20th Cen­tu­ry, ani­ma­tion from this time shows artists try­ing to incor­po­rate tra­di­tion­al sto­ries and motifs in a new mod­ern form. Above is Oira no Yaku (Our Base­ball Game) from 1931, which shows rab­bits squar­ing off against tanukis …

‘The Hopeful,’ film about Adventist origins, debuts in theaters

‘The Hopeful,’ film about Adventist origins, debuts in theaters

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(RNS) — A lifelong Seventh-day Adventist, Emmy Award-winning director/producer Kyle Portbury wasn’t always vocal about his faith tradition. Growing up, he recalls hesitating to talk about going to church on Saturday or observing a 24-hour Sabbath, fearing friends would find his faith “weird.” But after years of directing and co-producing “The Hopeful,” a film about the birth of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, he’s discovered that people are more open to learning about his tradition than he thought. “I think what it’s allowed me to do is feel confident that, actually, the origins of my faith are credible, and they are appealing to other people, and I’m going to be comfortable talking about that,” Portbury told Religion News Service. “It has hugely changed the way that I relate to my faith.” Distributed by Fathom Events, the film is premiering in over 900 theaters across the U.S. for a limited release on April 17 and 18. And it isn’t just for Adventists — according to Portbury, the film tells a universal story about hope amid despair for …

Groundbreaking new study reveals the prehistoric origins of coffee

Groundbreaking new study reveals the prehistoric origins of coffee

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Coffee, one of the world’s most beloved beverages, owes its existence to a fascinating journey through time and geography. . (CREDIT: Creative Commons) Coffee, one of the world’s most beloved beverages, owes its existence to a fascinating journey through time and geography. Scientists, spearheaded by researchers from the University at Buffalo (UB), have unveiled a groundbreaking study published in Nature Genetics, offering profound insights into the genetic history of Arabica coffee, the beloved species responsible for approximately 60% of the world’s coffee production. Through cutting-edge genomic analysis, researchers have reconstructed the evolutionary path of Arabica coffee, shedding light on its origins and how it has adapted over millennia. Geographic origin of resequenced wild C. arabica accessions (red placeholders). Accession names are given in c. The red arrow indicates the probable route of migration to Yemen in historical times. (CREDIT: Nature Genetics) “We’ve used genomic information in plants alive today to go back in time and paint the most accurate picture possible of Arabica’s long history,” explains Victor Albert, co-corresponding author of the study and Empire …

Untangling the enigmatic origins of the human family’s newest species

Untangling the enigmatic origins of the human family’s newest species

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Homo luzonensis were found”/> Callao cave in the Philippines, where fossils from Homo luzonensis were found Florent Detroit/Callao Cave Archaeology Project This is an extract from Our Human Story, our newsletter about the revolution in archaeology. Sign up to receive it in your inbox for free every month. On 10 April 2019, our extended family got a bit bigger. A study in Nature reported the discovery of a new species of hominin called Homo luzonensis, from the Philippines. My colleague and fellow fossil enthusiast Colin Barras wrote about it for New Scientist. It’s been five years since the announcement,… Source link

Archeologists discover the surprising origins of the Great Sphinx of Giza

Archeologists discover the surprising origins of the Great Sphinx of Giza

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The Great Sphinx of Giza, an emblem of ancient mysticism and architectural grandeur, has stood guard over the Giza plateau for millennia. (CREDIT: Creative Commons) The Great Sphinx of Giza, an emblem of ancient mysticism and architectural grandeur, has stood guard over the Giza plateau for millennia. Towering against the backdrop of the pyramids, this colossal structure has spurred endless questions about its origin, purpose, and the enigma of its existence. Historians and archaeologists have tirelessly scoured the sands of time to uncover the secrets of the Sphinx, yet a foundational puzzle persists: what landscape greeted the ancient Egyptians as they embarked on the construction of this monolithic statue, and how might the natural terrain have influenced its conception? The Great Sphinx of Giza investigation A riveting investigation by a cadre of New York University scientists has cast new light on this ancient riddle. By conjuring the environmental conditions that prevailed 4,500 years ago, these researchers have sought to understand the dance between natural elements and the raw stone that would become one of the …

Happy Easter! What Are the Origins of Easter?

Happy Easter! What Are the Origins of Easter?

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The Passion of Jesus carved in stone. Source: Getty Images via The Washington Post   Easter Sunday is celebrated at various times by various Christian religions, and has been a subject of serious contention throughout Christian history.  Computus (Latin for “computation”) is the term for the process by which the date for Easter celebrations is calculated. Easter Sunday is the first Sunday after the first Paschal full moon following the March equinox (usually occurring around March 21), in accordance with the Gregorian calendar.  Roman Catholics and Protestants typically determine Easter through the Gregorian calendar, while the Eastern Orthodox church determines Easter through the Julian calendar.   When Christians Began Celebrating Easter L’Ascension, by Gustave Dore, 1879. Source: Petit Palais   Christians probably celebrated Easter not long after the Ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven forty days after His resurrection. By the Apostle Paul’s time, religious services of some sort were held on Sunday out of reverence for Christ. The Bishop Melito of Sardis, who lived in the early second century, mentions the celebration of Easter …

Meet the cast of NCIS Origins: From Austin Stowell to Mariel Molino and Mark Harmon

Meet the cast of NCIS Origins: From Austin Stowell to Mariel Molino and Mark Harmon

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NCIS: Origins is the highly-anticipated spin-off coming to CBS. Following a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs as he embarks on a career at the NCIS Camp Pendleton office, the series is currently in the early stages of development, with new cast members announced every week.  Among them, Austin Stowell has been confirmed as the series lead, while Mark Harmon is signed on as an executive producer and narrator. Rounding out the cast, Mariel Molino, Kyle Schmid, Tyla Abercrumbie and Diany Rodriguez are also slated to appear. Get to know the stars of NCIS: Origins here… Austin Stowell Known for Bridge of Spies, The Hating Game, and Catch-22, Austin Stowell will helm the series as a young Gibbs. Chronicling the character’s fledgling years, the series will follow everyone’s favourite agent as he attempts to forge his place among Mike Frank’s team.  © MJ Photos/ShutterstockAustin Stowell will lead the cast Mark Harmon Mark Harmon will return as Gibbs, but there’s a twist. Akin to Jim Parson’s role in Young Sheldon, the NCIS legend will act as the narrator …

Mark Harmon’s potential return to NCIS and Origins cameo addressed by CBS boss – details

Mark Harmon’s potential return to NCIS and Origins cameo addressed by CBS boss – details

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A boss at CBS has made a fresh comment about the possibility of Mark Harmon’s return to NCIS. The actor starred in the show as Agent Leroy Gibbs for 19 seasons from 2003 until 2021 before stepping away from the role.  WATCH: Agent Gibbs says goodbye after 19 seasons in emotional moment In a recent interview, CBS’ Entertainment President Amy Reisenbach was asked about the potential of Mark reprising his character one day in the future, to which she said the “door is always open” for the actor, adding: “It’s really up to him.” Amy was also asked whether fans could expect to see Mark appear in flash-forwards in the upcoming NCIS: Origins spin-off. © Getty ImagesThe “door is always open” for Mark Harmon on NCIS “In terms of flash-forwards, I don’t think it’s something we’ve talked about, that doesn’t feel like the DNA of that show to me, at least right now,” she told Deadline. “But you never know, when we’re in Season ten, we’re taking creative risks and having fun. So if that’s …