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Nicholas Corea is a Director, Scriptwriter and Executive producer American born on 7 april 1943 at St. Louis (USA)
Nicholas "Nick" J. Corea (April 7, 1943–January 17, 1999) was an American author, television writer, director, producer and painter. Through best known for his work on The Incredible Hulk and the sequel 1988 television movie The Incredible Hulk Returns, he was involved with many television series during the late 1970s and 1980s including The Oregon Trail, Airwolf, Street Hawk, Hard Time on Planet Earth and Booker. He was also the creator of the 1986 science fiction series Outlaws.
Prior to his death in 1999, Corea wrote episodes for Renegade, M.A.N.T.I.S., Kung Fu: The Legend Continues and Star Trek-series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Star Trek: Voyager. He was also a one-time writer and creative consultant for Walker, Texas Ranger.
Following the success of his first book, Corea entered the television industry as a writer and producer. His first scripts were for police dramas Police Woman (1974), Baa Baa Black Sheep (1976) and Kingston: Confidential (1977). His first regular writing job was for western series The Oregon Trail. However, he found his first major success as writer, director and producer of The Incredible Hulk from 1978 to 1981.
After the series' end, he wrote and directed the 1981 television movie The Archer: Fugitive from the Empire. The movie was intended to be a pilot for a regular television series and, although broadcast on NBC, it was better received outside the United States where it "received some theatrical exposure" under the title The Archer and the Sorceress.
He was also the supervising producer for Gavilian and a writer for The Renegades (1983), Airwolf (1984) and Street Hawk (1985). He was also the writer and executive producer for J.O.E. and the Colonel, another television movie, in 1985. A year later, he wrote, produced and directed a short-lived western-themed science fiction series, Outlaws, in 1986. The pilot proved popular with viewers, being one of the most watched shows the week it aired, however ratings quickly dwindled as poor promotion and its placement in the Saturday night "graveyard" slot led to its eventual cancellation by CBS at the end of its first season. Two of its stars, Rod Taylor and Charles Napier, had been cast members of The Oregon Trail and the final episode featured clips from that show as part of a "flashback" episode of how the characters first met.
In 1988, Corea wrote, directed and produced the television movie The Incredible Hulk Returns as a follow-up the original Incredible Hulk series. He then wrote episodes for Hard Time on Planet Earth and Booker during 1989 and, in 1992, he wrote the television movie Mario and the Mob.
From 1992 to 1993, Corea was a writer and executive producer for Renegade and later wrote episodes for M.A.N.T.I.S. in 1994, and Kung Fu: The Legend Continues and High Sierra Search and Rescue during 1995. He also wrote two episodes of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and one of Star Trek: Voyager. One of his last television projects was as a one-time writer and creative consultant for Walker, Texas Ranger. He died of cancer in Burbank, California on January 17, 1999.
Shortly before his death, Corea wrote an episode for Walker, Texas Ranger entitled "Brothers in Arms" which was to feature longtime friend actor Grand L. Bush as a guest star. Bush portrayed Simon Trivette, an estranged brother of James Trivette (Clarence Gilyard), and is considered one of the most memorable episodes in the series. Bush and his wife, journalist Sharon Crews, later watched the episode privately with Corea's widow when it was finally broadcast.
Nick Corea was also an avid painter whose works include Blue Baby.
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Birth name Nicholas J. Corea
Nationality USA
Birth 7 april 1943 at St. Louis (USA)
Death 17 january 1999 (at 55 years) at Burbank (USA)
Nationality USA
Birth 7 april 1943 at St. Louis (USA)
Death 17 january 1999 (at 55 years) at Burbank (USA)
Prior to his death in 1999, Corea wrote episodes for Renegade, M.A.N.T.I.S., Kung Fu: The Legend Continues and Star Trek-series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Star Trek: Voyager. He was also a one-time writer and creative consultant for Walker, Texas Ranger.
Biography
Nicholas Corea was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. He enlisted in the United States Marines during the Vietnam War, was awarded the Purple Heart and reached the rank of ]Sergeant before being honorably discharged. Shortly thereafter, he returned to his hometown to join the University City, Missouri Police Department. While in the military, he was an active contributor to Stars and Stripes and later wrote the police novel A Cleaner Breed in 1974.Following the success of his first book, Corea entered the television industry as a writer and producer. His first scripts were for police dramas Police Woman (1974), Baa Baa Black Sheep (1976) and Kingston: Confidential (1977). His first regular writing job was for western series The Oregon Trail. However, he found his first major success as writer, director and producer of The Incredible Hulk from 1978 to 1981.
After the series' end, he wrote and directed the 1981 television movie The Archer: Fugitive from the Empire. The movie was intended to be a pilot for a regular television series and, although broadcast on NBC, it was better received outside the United States where it "received some theatrical exposure" under the title The Archer and the Sorceress.
He was also the supervising producer for Gavilian and a writer for The Renegades (1983), Airwolf (1984) and Street Hawk (1985). He was also the writer and executive producer for J.O.E. and the Colonel, another television movie, in 1985. A year later, he wrote, produced and directed a short-lived western-themed science fiction series, Outlaws, in 1986. The pilot proved popular with viewers, being one of the most watched shows the week it aired, however ratings quickly dwindled as poor promotion and its placement in the Saturday night "graveyard" slot led to its eventual cancellation by CBS at the end of its first season. Two of its stars, Rod Taylor and Charles Napier, had been cast members of The Oregon Trail and the final episode featured clips from that show as part of a "flashback" episode of how the characters first met.
In 1988, Corea wrote, directed and produced the television movie The Incredible Hulk Returns as a follow-up the original Incredible Hulk series. He then wrote episodes for Hard Time on Planet Earth and Booker during 1989 and, in 1992, he wrote the television movie Mario and the Mob.
From 1992 to 1993, Corea was a writer and executive producer for Renegade and later wrote episodes for M.A.N.T.I.S. in 1994, and Kung Fu: The Legend Continues and High Sierra Search and Rescue during 1995. He also wrote two episodes of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and one of Star Trek: Voyager. One of his last television projects was as a one-time writer and creative consultant for Walker, Texas Ranger. He died of cancer in Burbank, California on January 17, 1999.
Shortly before his death, Corea wrote an episode for Walker, Texas Ranger entitled "Brothers in Arms" which was to feature longtime friend actor Grand L. Bush as a guest star. Bush portrayed Simon Trivette, an estranged brother of James Trivette (Clarence Gilyard), and is considered one of the most memorable episodes in the series. Bush and his wife, journalist Sharon Crews, later watched the episode privately with Corea's widow when it was finally broadcast.
Nick Corea was also an avid painter whose works include Blue Baby.
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The Incredible Hulk Returns (1988)
, 1h40Directed by Bill Bixby, Nicholas Corea
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Science fiction, Fantasy, Action, Adventure
Themes Seafaring films, Films based on mythology, Transport films, Hulk (comics) films, Superhero films, Films set in the Viking Age, Films based on Norse mythology
Actors Bill Bixby, Lou Ferrigno, Steve Levitt, Eric Allan Kramer, Jack Colvin, Charles Napier
Rating57%
Two years after the episode "A Minor Problem", Dr. David Banner has been gainfully employed at the Joshua-Lambert Research Institute (as David Bannion) where he and a team of scientists are putting the final touches on a Gamma Transponder, which he intends to use to cure him of his ability to turn into the Hulk. He has not changed into the Hulk for two years since he met a young widow, Maggie Shaw, with whom he is romantically involved. By chance, he is recognized by a former student of his, Donald Blake. Blake claims that, on an expedition in the Norwegian mountains, he found an enchanted hammer containing the soul of Thor, an immortal Norse warrior banished by Odin to Earth to earn worthiness into Valhalla. Thor is reluctantly compelled to serve Blake, who is unnerved by this. Banner does not believe him, so Blake summons Thor into Banner's laboratory. Thor damages equipment and angers Banner until he turns into the Hulk, who easily fights him off and leaves.
, 1h36Directed by Nicholas Corea
Origin USA
Genres Fantasy, Action, Adventure
Themes Films about magic and magicians
Actors George Kennedy, Belinda Bauer, Kabir Bedi, Marc Alaimo, John Hancock, Allan Rich
Rating53%
Dans un monde de magie, le jeune prince Toran et son mentor Mak sont à la recherche du sorcier Lazar-Sa, capable d'unir les différentes communautés pour contrer Gar le draikian et la tribu des hommes serpents. Le tyran est aidé par la redoutable sorcière Estra.
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The Incredible Hulk Returns (1988)
, 1h40Directed by Bill Bixby, Nicholas Corea
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Science fiction, Fantasy, Action, Adventure
Themes Seafaring films, Films based on mythology, Transport films, Hulk (comics) films, Superhero films, Films set in the Viking Age, Films based on Norse mythology
Actors Bill Bixby, Lou Ferrigno, Steve Levitt, Eric Allan Kramer, Jack Colvin, Charles Napier
Rating57%
Two years after the episode "A Minor Problem", Dr. David Banner has been gainfully employed at the Joshua-Lambert Research Institute (as David Bannion) where he and a team of scientists are putting the final touches on a Gamma Transponder, which he intends to use to cure him of his ability to turn into the Hulk. He has not changed into the Hulk for two years since he met a young widow, Maggie Shaw, with whom he is romantically involved. By chance, he is recognized by a former student of his, Donald Blake. Blake claims that, on an expedition in the Norwegian mountains, he found an enchanted hammer containing the soul of Thor, an immortal Norse warrior banished by Odin to Earth to earn worthiness into Valhalla. Thor is reluctantly compelled to serve Blake, who is unnerved by this. Banner does not believe him, so Blake summons Thor into Banner's laboratory. Thor damages equipment and angers Banner until he turns into the Hulk, who easily fights him off and leaves.
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The Incredible Hulk Returns (1988)
, 1h40Directed by Bill Bixby, Nicholas Corea
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Science fiction, Fantasy, Action, Adventure
Themes Seafaring films, Films based on mythology, Transport films, Hulk (comics) films, Superhero films, Films set in the Viking Age, Films based on Norse mythology
Actors Bill Bixby, Lou Ferrigno, Steve Levitt, Eric Allan Kramer, Jack Colvin, Charles Napier
Roles Executive producer
Rating57%
Two years after the episode "A Minor Problem", Dr. David Banner has been gainfully employed at the Joshua-Lambert Research Institute (as David Bannion) where he and a team of scientists are putting the final touches on a Gamma Transponder, which he intends to use to cure him of his ability to turn into the Hulk. He has not changed into the Hulk for two years since he met a young widow, Maggie Shaw, with whom he is romantically involved. By chance, he is recognized by a former student of his, Donald Blake. Blake claims that, on an expedition in the Norwegian mountains, he found an enchanted hammer containing the soul of Thor, an immortal Norse warrior banished by Odin to Earth to earn worthiness into Valhalla. Thor is reluctantly compelled to serve Blake, who is unnerved by this. Banner does not believe him, so Blake summons Thor into Banner's laboratory. Thor damages equipment and angers Banner until he turns into the Hulk, who easily fights him off and leaves.