Aeschylus after the death of Phrynichus, one of his chief rivals, Aeschylus was the yearly favorite in the Dionysia, winning first prize in nearly every competition. In 472 BC, Aeschylus staged the production that included the "Persians", with Pericles serving as "choregos". In 458 BC, he returned to Sicily for the last time, visiting the city of Gela where he died in 456 or 455 BC. Valerius Maximus wrote that he was killed outside the city by a tortoise dropped by an eagle (possibly a lammergeier or Cinereous vulture, which do feed on tortoises by dropping them on hard objects) which
The Sky Is Falling (2000 film) time and devotion Emily helps Mr. Finch to see the beauty and value in the world around him. Their new-found relationship proves to be the turning point for Emily, and, with Mr. Finch's help and support, Emily's faith in her own talent is restored. "The Sky is Falling" was filmed on location in multiple areas of Los Angeles, California in 1997. It was produced at an estimated cost of $500,000, and was the first film for writer/director Florrie Laurence. The film was well-reviewed and premiered at the South by Southwest Film Festival in 1999. The Sky Is Falling (2000 film)