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Janet Chapman | 384 pages | 02 Dec 2005 | SIMON & SCHUSTER | 9780743486323 | English | New York, United States Only With a Highlander | Janet Chapman

Highlander is a fantasy action - adventure film directed by and based on a story by . The film chronicles the climax of an ages-old war between warriors, depicted through interwoven past and present-day Only with a Highlander. Immortals wage a secret war, fighting each other until the last few remaining will meet at the Gathering to fight for the Prize. Nevertheless, it became a cult film and inspired film sequels and television spin-offs. The tagline, "There can be only one", has carried on into pop culture. After a sword duel, MacLeod beheads Fasil and experiences the —the result of a one immortal killing another— a powerful energy release that affects the immediate surroundings, destroying many cars. After Connor hides his sword Only with a Highlander the garage's ceiling, NYPD officers detain him for murder, later releasing him due to lack Only with a Highlander evidence. Connor's history is revealed through a series of flashbacks. The Frasers are aided by the last of the Kurgan tribes in exchange for his right to slay Connor. In battle, the Kurgan stabs Connor fatally, but is driven off before he can decapitate him. Connor makes a complete recovery and is accused of witchcraft. The clan wishes to kill him, but chieftain Angus mercifully exiles him. Banished, he wanders the highlands, becoming a Only with a Highlander and marrying a woman named Heather. He explains that he, Connor, the Kurgan and others were born immortals and are destined to battle each other, save on "holy ground. MacLeod only wants a quiet life, having a family with Heather. Ramirez then explains the overriding belief of all immortals: "In the end, there can be only one". The Kurgan kills Ramirez and leaves the area. Years later, Heather dies of old age, prompting Connor to wander Earth. Init is the time of the Gathering, and the Kurgan is compelled to Only with a Highlander to New York, where Connor now lives as an antique dealer under the alias "Russell Nash," working with his confidant Rachel Ellenstein. Brenda Wyatt, a metallurgy expert working for the police as a forensic scientist, finds shards of Connor's sword at Fasil's murder scene and is puzzled they come from a Japanese sword dated around B. Brenda witnesses the Kurgan attack "Nash" and the two fight briefly before police arrive, forcing them to flee. She Only with a Highlander with "Nash" twice afterward, hoping to learn Only with a Highlander the paradoxical sword. Connor likes her, but tells her to leave him alone. Connor reunites with Immortal Sunda Kastagir, a friend who doesn't wish to fight. After they part ways, the Kurgan duels Kastagir, killing him. Brenda investigates Only with a Highlander and finds evidence he has lived for centuries. On Heather's birthday, Connor lights a candle for her in a Roman Catholic Churchas he has done every year. The Kurgan arrives and confirms he and the Highlander are now the last remaining Immortals. Disgusted, but prohibited from fighting on holy ground, Connor leaves. Brenda confronts Connor, who explains his true identity. After spending the night together, they part company due to Connor's immortality making him sterilebut the Kurgan finds Brenda and kidnaps her to draw out Connor. Connor decides it is time to leave behind the "Russell Nash" identity, regardless of his survival. After a long duel, Connor kills the Kurgan and earns the Prize. Connor returns to Scotland with Brenda and reveals he's now a mortal man who can age and have children. He is also now "at one with all living things," able to read the thoughts and feelings of people all around the world. He hopes to encourage cooperation, understanding, and peace among humanity. Gregory Widen wrote the script Only with a Highlander Highlanderas a class assignment while he was an undergraduate in the screenwriting program at UCLA. After reading the script, Widen's instructor advised him to send it to an agent. It became the first draft of Only with a Highlander would eventually be the screenplay for the film Highlander. According Only with a Highlander William Panzerproducer of Highlander: The SeriesOnly with a Highlander that's where everything fell into place — the idea that there are Immortals and they were in conflict with each other, leading secret lives that the rest of us are unaware of. Widen's original draft of the script differed significantly from the film. The initial story was darker Only with a Highlander more violent. Connor is born in rather than He lives with his mother and father. Heather does not exist; Connor is promised to a girl named Mara, who rejects him when she learns that he is immortal. Connor willingly leaves his village, instead of being banished. His alias is Richard Tupin and his weapon is a custom broadsword. He is not a savage, but a cold-blooded killer. Brenda is Brenna Cartwright. Other elements were changed during the rewrite. Initially, immortals could have children; in the draft Connor is said to have had In a flashback in the first draft, Connor attends the funeral of one of his sons. His wife in her 70s and his two sons, who are in their mid 50s, see him revealed as an immortal. In the early draft, there is no release of energy when an immortal kills another nor is there any mention of the Prize. Immortals can still sense each other and when Connor finally kills the Knight, he feels a sharp burning pain. As he sense another immortal nearby, the ending implies this is simply one of many battles the Game continues. Director Russell Mulcahy was flipping through a magazine and saw a photograph of from his recent role as the title hero of Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes. He couldn't speak English. But he had the perfect look. And he learned English very fast. Gregory Widen had originally envisioned Connor as a very serious, grim character following centuries of violence and loss. The film however portrayed MacLeod as a person who has suffers loss and fears new attachment but doesn't deny the possibility of love, maintains a sense of humor about life, and tells his adopted daughter to have hope and remain optimistic. In a interview with HeyUGuys, Lambert said part of what he found appealing about Connor MacLeod was the man still having humor and hope despite his long life and many losses. That is what amazed me about him the most How do you cope with that pain? How do you have the strength to keep on walking, to keep being positive and optimistic? To be capable of falling in love again when you know the pain it creates when you lose them. Widen also had a different vision of the Kurgan originally. He was much more tortured. The Kurgan in Highlander Only with a Highlander it is pretty much like Freddy [Krueger] — he's just a cackling psychopath. I envisaged him as a guy who loses everything over time. The only thing he could hold onto, to give him a reason to get up in the morning, was to finish this thing — finish it with our guy [MacLeod]. Only with a Highlander was more about that… it was just a reason to get up in the morning. Otherwise, what is the point? Everything is impermanent, everything is lost. That made him much more serious — in a weird way, a sympathetic bad guy. The budget was put up by Thorn EMI. Director Russell Mulcahy filmed Highlander using music video techniques including fast cutting and pacy music. In preparation, actor Christopher Lambert spent months working with a dialect coach four hours in the morning and sword-training with four hours in the afternoon who had been a Darth Vader stunt double in the Star Wars franchise. On filming a scene underwater in a Scottish lochLambert said, "The first time it's a surprise. Only with a Highlander thought the water would be cold, but not that cold. The second time you know it is going to be freezing. The third time you turn away and you say, 'That's the last take you're doing. Smith said, "I stuck part of a drain pipe above Chris's kilt out of camera range, and fed live trout down the tube. Smith also had difficulties shooting MacLeod meeting the Kurgan. It was raining that day and the crew had to use umbrellas and hair dryers to Only with a Highlander water from hitting the camera lenses and appearing on the film. Smith also remembered that Lambert, who was near-sighted, "kept forgetting to take off his glasses as he came over the hill on his horse. The filming of the parking garage scene took place in two different places. The scene where the MacLeod clan sets off to battle is supposed to take place "in the village of Glenfinnanon the shore of Loch Shiel " in the Lochaber area, but was actually filmed at Eilean Donan Castle, which is in the same Only with a Highlander area but is really on the Only with a Highlander of Loch Duicha sea loch near Kyle of Lochalsh and the Isle of Skye. According to the DVD commentary, the film's climax was originally intended to take place on top of the Statue of Liberty. Then it was changed to an amusement park and finally changed to the rooftop of the Silvercup Studios building. The scene in the alley where the Kurgan beheads Kastagir and stabs the former marine, followed by an explosion, was filmed in an alley in even though it was set in New York. The director was reluctant to set off the explosion in the alley because the windows were full of Victorian glass, Only with a Highlander he was given permission to do so Only with a Highlander that particular site was going to be destroyed in a few months anyway. The opening voice-over by Connery has an echo effect because it was Only with a Highlander in the bathroom of his Spanish villa, where he had been working on his Spanish accent for the film with a voice coach. It was played for the producers over the phone, and they approved of it because they could not discern the quality of the recording. We were all trying to make a good movie, and the producers were trying to make money any way they could, so there were a lot of things we had to work around, do on the cheap because of those producers. The Highlander original orchestral score was composed by Michael Kamen. The British rock band Marillion turned down the chance to record the soundtrack because they were on a world tour, a missed opportunity which guitarist Steve Rothery later said he regretted. The eventual soundtrack Only with a Highlander several songs by Queensuch as " A Kind of Magic " and " Princes of the Universe " the latter also being used for the Highlander television series title sequence. Only With a Highlander (Highlander, #5) by Janet Chapman

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Highlander is an American-British film and television series created by Gregory Widen. The series began with a fantasy film starring Christopher Lambertwho played Connor MacLeodthe titular Highlander. Born in Glenfinnan in the Scottish Highlands in the 16th century, MacLeod is one of a number of immortals empowered by an energy called the Only with a Highlander and only able to die if beheaded. A recurring character in the series was immortal thief Elizabeth Gracenwho Only with a Highlander into her own show Highlander: The Raven which lasted one season. There have been four theatrical Highlander films, one made-for-TV film, two live-action television series, an animated television series, an anime film, a flash animation series, original novels, comic books, Only with a Highlander various licensed merchandise. Most stories feature Only with a Highlander or Duncan MacLeod. The young Highlander learns he and others are among a rare number of humans born throughout history in different parts of the world who possess the " Quickening ", a power that connects them to nature, leaves them unable to have children, and makes them ageless and unable to die unless beheaded. Immortals can absorb the Quickening of another by taking their head, and so many battle one another in mortal combat to increase their power. In the film's present-day story, the Gathering is now occurring in in where MacLeod lives Only with a Highlander an antique dealer, working alongside his adopted daughter Rachel. As the final battle draws near, MacLeod reflects on his life with his adopted daughter Rachel Ellenstein Sheila Gish and meets a new love, forensics scientist Brenda Wyatt Roxanne Hart. The movie was titled Shadow Clan in the earliest drafts. Upon its release, the film was not a financial success and was poorly reviewed by critics. However, it gained a strong cult following, was a hit internationally, and is regarded by many as the best movie in the series. The original orchestral score was composed by Michael Kamen. Queen produced and performed the soundtrack, released as the album A Kind of Magic a reference to a line used by Connor in the movie to explain his ability to survive Only with a Highlander. Sounds from the soundtrack were also used in Highlander: The Seriesand the track " Princes of the Universe " became the theme song for the show's opening title introduction. Filming was done almost entirely in Argentina. After the country's economy crashed, the film's investors took direct control of the film, removing Mulcahy and his creative influence while altering the story. Released on November 1,the film mainly takes place inwith flashbacks to events on Earth in the s and also the planet Zeist " years ago. On Earth they become immortal and Only with a Highlander forced to kill each other until only one is left alive. The winner will have a choice: to become mortal and live out their life on Earth or return to Zeist Only with a Highlander pardoned of all crimes. Highlander II also does not explain why MacLeod no longer seems to have access to the power he won at the end of the previous film, which allowed him to know the thoughts and Only with a Highlander of all living people. Only the mortality he earned is mentioned. In the film's main story, the ozone layer deteriorates and many are killed by solar radiation byincluding Brenda Wyatt now said to be Connor's wife. InMacLeod supervises a team that creates an energy Shield across the planet. Earth is protected but can no longer see the sky or natural sunlight. Byhumanity is now largely in despair as society is overwhelmed by violence and crime. Having won the Prize inMacLeod became mortal and has physically aged into a frail old man. Worried the Highlander may still return to Zeist, Katana sends immortal henchmen after him. He allies with Louise Marcus Virginia Madsena political radical who knows the ozone has healed and that TSC is covering up the truth in order to continue profits. They fight Katana and finally free Earth from the Shield. When Highlander II was released init was poorly reviewed by critics worldwide, and is now considered to be one of the worst movies ever made. The Zeist footage was repurposed as a flashback to an ancient, technologically advanced civilization that existed on Earth before recorded history the name and location of this civilization is not said. It is said the winner of the Prize can either become mortal and live out their life "in the future" or choose to return to their original civilization in the distant past. Ina Special Edition was released, featuring several distinct alterations, including new computer-generated visual effects throughout the film and changing the Shield from red to dark blue as originally intended. Though many fans regarded the Renegade Version and Only with a Highlander Edition as being better than the original film, the general reception was still somewhat mixed. It is a direct sequel to the original film, ignoring and contradicting the story of Highlander II. Inhe is hunted by the warrior Kane Mario Van Peebles who missed the original Gathering because he was buried deep in a Japanese cave by magic, isolating him from the Game. Having killed and absorbed the power of MacLeod's second teacher, the sorcerer Nakano MakoKane is a master of illusion. Realizing there are other immortals again, Connor returns to New York to ensure Kane does not win the Prize. Along the way, he finds a new love, archaeologist Dr. McLeod wins and leaves to start a new life with John and Alex. Highlander: Endgamereleased to theaters on September 1, Only with a Highlander Rather than a direct sequel in the Highlander film franchise, it followed the continuity of the recently ended Highlander: The Seriesacting as a franchise bridge by starring both previous film protagonist Connor MacLeod and TV series protagonist Duncan MacLeod. In the canon of Only with a Highlander TV series, the events of the Only with a Highlander Highlander film still took place but the Prize was not won because many immortals still lived on Only with a Highlander in The series protagonist Duncan is introduced in the first episode as another immortal of the Clan MacLeod who was born decades after Connor left the clan. Christopher Lambert appeared as Connor in the first episode, revealed to have been Duncan's teacher in the ways of immortals. Taking place in the present day, the film's antagonist is Jacob Kell Bruce Paynean evil immortal who ignores the rules of the Game. Kell holds a centuries-old grudge against Connor MacLeod and kills his adopted daughter Rachel Ellenstein when he bombs their old antique shop in New York City. Following Rachel's death, Connor is disillusioned with life and spends a decade in a hidden fortress known as the Sanctuary. When Kell discovers the Sanctuary ten years later, Connor and Duncan join forces against him. Believing neither of them can defeat Kell alone, Connor, tired of his immortal life, insists he be beheaded by Duncan so the younger MacLeod may possess their combined power. Duncan reluctantly does so and defeats Kell. Critical reaction to Highlander: Endgame was negative. However, it sold better when it was released on DVD. This prompted the producers to release the director's cut version of the film, adding new footage along with better special effects and audio tracks, and re-editing certain parts of the story. The reception to Only with a Highlander director's cut was mixed but better than the overall fan reception to the theatrical release. Duncan MacLeod and a group of allies seek an energy well in Eastern Europe that may be the legendary Source of immortality, all while fighting the Guardian Cristian Solimenoan immortal empowered with superhuman abilities. The story and the mythology of the Source were meant to be expanded on with future films, but reception to The Source was largely negative and plans for follow-up stories were canceled. On May 20,The Hollywood Reporter announced that Summit Entertainment was planning a remake of the original film. The script would be penned by Art Marcum and Matt Holloway. Peter Davis would produce the new film. In Marchproducer Neal H. Moritz stated in an interview that "We're staying true to the mythologies as a whole of the Highlander series. Now there are certain things between all the different Highlanders that conflict with each other, but we're trying to stay true to the core of what we believe Highlander is, and it's a movie that's going to be made Only with a Highlander the fans of Highlanderbut also for people who are new to the franchise. On February 9,it was announced that Twilight series writer Melissa Rosenberg was "in negotiations to come on board the Highlander reboot to work on that script. Director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo later signed on to direct the remake, replacing Lin. On June 28,it was announced that Highlander: The Series writer and executive producer David Abramowitz would polish the film's script. Condal is writing the script. The film Only with a Highlander in its own continuity, separate from the live-action films and TV shows. The story largely takes place in a post-apocalyptic version of Earth and implies immortals can use their power to achieve superhuman speed and strength. Ina television spin-off was developed, entitled Highlander: The Series. It was shown in syndication from October 3,to May 16, The series was an offshoot of the feature film but with one major difference: immortals still exist post The first episode of season 2 confirmed the events of the original Highlander film still happened in the TV series continuity but that Connor's battle with the Kurgan was not the Gathering Only with a Highlander he did not win the Prize, since in this version there were many other immortals still alive on Earth in The series introduced the Watchersan organization of mortals who observe and record the lives of immortals. Adrian Paul starred as Duncan MacLeodanother immortal from the same clan as Connor, born decades later. Soon after Duncan realizes he is immortal, Connor finds him and trains him for years before Only with a Highlander both part ways. Christopher Lambert reprised his role as Connor Macleod for the first episode and was mentioned again in several subsequent Only with a Highlander. Roger Daltrey of The Who made recurring Only with a Highlander as Duncan's immortal friend Hugh Fitzcairnwhile Only with a Highlander Gracen made frequent appearances as Duncan's old friend and occasional love interest Amanda Darieuxan immortal thief whose popularity led to her being the star of the spin-off series Highlander: The Raven. The series had high ratings internationally. Only with a Highlander, the ratings fell during the show's last two seasons and Only with a Highlander ended in after six years. Ina minute reunion special simply titled "Reunion" was filmed starring Peter WingfieldElizabeth Gracenand Jim Byrnes reprising their roles for a short story taking place roughly ten years after the end of the Only with a Highlander. Filming took place at Only with a Highlander Peter Davis's beach home with the actors volunteering in their Only with a Highlander. The plot involved Methos planning to marry a mortal woman, while Amanda reflects on her life and ambitions, and adjusts to being retired from active duty. A animated series, Highlander: The Animated Serieswas set in the 27th century on a post-apocalyptic Earth now ruled by an immortal named Kortan. Connor MacLeod appeared in one episode during a flashback scene to the late 20th century, where he dies at Kortan's hand after prophesying the villain will one day be defeated by Quentin. To curb the violence, the show creates a way for immortals to willingly transfer their Quickening energy to another, allowing Quentin to rise in power without killing. A spin-off of Highlander: The Seriesthis show starred Elizabeth Gracen as the popular character Amanda Darieuxa recurring role she played in the original TV show. Previously known as a thief who often avoided confrontation and responsibility, the series showed Amanda now trying to become a better Only with a Highlander alongside a new supporting cast of characters. Highlander: The Raven lasted one season due to low ratings and changes in how syndicated shows are marketed. Wingfield voiced the character for the series, which lasted only one eight-episode season. There were talks about developing a live-action series in the early s with Wingfield but the series never went into production. Eight more episodes of The Methos Chronicles were produced by fans and released on Youtube. A number of Highlander Novels were released, including a novelization of the first film by Garry Kilworth and a line of books based on the television series by various Only with a Highlander. Non-fiction Highlander books include The Best of Highlander: The Book by Maureen Russell and Fearful Symmetry: The Essential Guide to All Things Highlander [34] —a guide to the Highlander films and television series, with explorations of the movies and series, interviews with many of Only with a Highlander key players in front and behind the camera. The series followed Connor MacLeod after his battle with the Kurgan in New York, adopting the TV-series idea that this wasn't the final battle for the Prize because many immortals still existed on Earth. It was followed by two mini-series acting as prequels to the original film and a Only with a Highlander explaining the Kurgan's past before meeting Connor MacLeod. Highlander: The Original Scoresan album featuring music from the first three films, was released in