Broadway box office is up by $5 million, thanks to a crowd of new shows angling for a Tony
Reported by Forbes.com 1 week ago.
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Broadway Box Office Rallies In Advance Of Awards Season
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Delta Systems introduces Delta Blue Technology™: the Bluetooth innovation that’s redefining Outdoor Power Equipment.
The Outdoor Power Equipment (OPE) industry is poised for a major upgrade in technology. Delta Systems, a leading manufacturer of electronic controls, displays and switches, is breaking new ground by introducing a first of its kind wireless connectivity platform called Delta Blue Technology™.
Streetsboro, OH (PRWEB) March 17, 2015
Delta Blue Technology uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology to wirelessly connect smart devices directly to any equipment that utilizes specific Delta Systems modules and controllers. The technology not only allows equipment to broadcast real-time diagnostic information, but it also provides the ability to control machine actions–like shutdown and startup–from any BLE-enabled device. Currently, Delta Blue Technology can be added to most of the company’s electronic product offerings.
Delta Blue Technology is already making waves in the OPE industry. One of Delta System’s major customers is debuting the technology on several models this spring. “We’re excited to acknowledge that a mobile app powered by Delta Blue Technology was named as a finalist for the Bluetooth Breakthrough Awards at this year’s International CES," said Spencer Allemang, Product Marketing Engineer at Delta Systems. The app enables owners to access information about oil changes, blade maintenance, air filter replacements and track key mechanical vitals over the life of their lawn tractor or zero-turn mower.
“This technology has the power to change the OPE landscape. With uses beyond consumer-facing apps such as fleet management and generator monitoring & control, we’re bringing innovations to the OPE market that are must-haves for the next generation of consumers,” said Allemang. “By connecting products with Delta Blue Technology, manufactures can offer disruptive and expandable functionality within their existing markets,” said Advanced Technology Manager Tony Nohra.
The company is in the process of rolling out Delta Blue Technology across their entire product line. “In addition to remote diagnostics, data mining, and market intelligence, Delta Blue Technology enables a competitive advantage and smart presence in the new, connected world,” added Nohra.
About Delta Systems:
Delta Systems is a designer and manufacturer of electronic controls, displays and switches based out of Streetsboro, Ohio. Delta Systems has been partnering with customers to provide innovative solutions to the Outdoor Power Equipment industry for more than 40 years. Please contact Spencer Allemang, Product Marketing Engineer, at sallemang(at)deltasystemsinc(dot)com or 330-422-5164. Reported by PRWeb 1 week ago.
Streetsboro, OH (PRWEB) March 17, 2015
Delta Blue Technology uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology to wirelessly connect smart devices directly to any equipment that utilizes specific Delta Systems modules and controllers. The technology not only allows equipment to broadcast real-time diagnostic information, but it also provides the ability to control machine actions–like shutdown and startup–from any BLE-enabled device. Currently, Delta Blue Technology can be added to most of the company’s electronic product offerings.
Delta Blue Technology is already making waves in the OPE industry. One of Delta System’s major customers is debuting the technology on several models this spring. “We’re excited to acknowledge that a mobile app powered by Delta Blue Technology was named as a finalist for the Bluetooth Breakthrough Awards at this year’s International CES," said Spencer Allemang, Product Marketing Engineer at Delta Systems. The app enables owners to access information about oil changes, blade maintenance, air filter replacements and track key mechanical vitals over the life of their lawn tractor or zero-turn mower.
“This technology has the power to change the OPE landscape. With uses beyond consumer-facing apps such as fleet management and generator monitoring & control, we’re bringing innovations to the OPE market that are must-haves for the next generation of consumers,” said Allemang. “By connecting products with Delta Blue Technology, manufactures can offer disruptive and expandable functionality within their existing markets,” said Advanced Technology Manager Tony Nohra.
The company is in the process of rolling out Delta Blue Technology across their entire product line. “In addition to remote diagnostics, data mining, and market intelligence, Delta Blue Technology enables a competitive advantage and smart presence in the new, connected world,” added Nohra.
About Delta Systems:
Delta Systems is a designer and manufacturer of electronic controls, displays and switches based out of Streetsboro, Ohio. Delta Systems has been partnering with customers to provide innovative solutions to the Outdoor Power Equipment industry for more than 40 years. Please contact Spencer Allemang, Product Marketing Engineer, at sallemang(at)deltasystemsinc(dot)com or 330-422-5164. Reported by PRWeb 1 week ago.
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Six suggestions for James Corden to make ‘The Late, Late Show’ a success
The dress rehearsal didn’t go well.
With just days to go until James Corden makes his debut as Craig Ferguson’s replacement on The Late, Late Show, test audiences at a last-minute run through were almost unanimous in their condemnation.
Predictable, unoriginal, boring, too similar to everything else –- the feedback on the format was hardly encouraging. However, the bulk of the 200-strong audience’s concern and confusion was aimed at the man on the stage, his humour and his accent.
James Corden is best known to UK audiences as the chubby, cheeky chappie that hosted the Brit Awards for several years and as one half of BBC sitcom Gavin & Stacey. To the U.S., his Tony Award-winning performance in One Man, Two Guvnors and his guest spot on Doctor Who during the Matt Smith era might ring a bell or two. Read more...
More about Cbs, Talk Show, Media, Entertainment, and Tv Reported by Mashable 1 week ago.
With just days to go until James Corden makes his debut as Craig Ferguson’s replacement on The Late, Late Show, test audiences at a last-minute run through were almost unanimous in their condemnation.
Predictable, unoriginal, boring, too similar to everything else –- the feedback on the format was hardly encouraging. However, the bulk of the 200-strong audience’s concern and confusion was aimed at the man on the stage, his humour and his accent.
James Corden is best known to UK audiences as the chubby, cheeky chappie that hosted the Brit Awards for several years and as one half of BBC sitcom Gavin & Stacey. To the U.S., his Tony Award-winning performance in One Man, Two Guvnors and his guest spot on Doctor Who during the Matt Smith era might ring a bell or two. Read more...
More about Cbs, Talk Show, Media, Entertainment, and Tv Reported by Mashable 1 week ago.
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RightPatient® Named a TAG Top 40 Innovative Technology Company
Technology Association of Georgia Honors 40 Companies for Innovation and Contributions to the State’s Technology Community
Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) March 18, 2015
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), the state’s leading association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of Georgia’s technology industry, today announced RightPatient® as one of its Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia. TAG will recognize this prestigious group at the 2015 Georgia Technology Summit (GTS) on March 25, 2015, at the Cobb Galleria Centre.
TAG’S Top 40 Awards recognize Georgia-based technology companies for their innovation, financial impact, and their efforts at spreading awareness of Georgia’s technology initiatives throughout the U.S. and globally.
“The 2015 Top 40 finalists are an elite group of innovators who represent the very best of Georgia’s Technology community,” said Tino Mantella, president & CEO of TAG. “The 2015 Top 40 finalists are shining examples of what makes our State such a hotbed for technology and we applaud them for standing out as leaders in Georgia’s technology community.”
This year’s Top 40 Companies were selected from among over 100 applications submitted by companies from across Georgia. Companies selected for the "Top 40" will be showcased in an exhibition at The 2015 Georgia Technology Summit.
“Our eleventh year of the Top 40 was an overwhelming success, based on the number of truly innovative companies that participated in the competition," said Dennis Zakas, a partner and founder of Zakas & Leonard, LLP, Chair of Group Office Buys, LLC, and chairperson of the Top 40 Selection Committee. "The Top 40 winners demonstrate the depth and breadth of Georgia's technology community.”
RightPatient® developed a smart health informatics platform that unifies big data in healthcare and clinical knowledge in an unprecedented way to drive personal health, decision support, and predictive analytics. The smart health platform is designed to build a healthcare ecosystem that aggregates data and uses deep learning and predictive analytics to personalize medicine, reduce readmissions, improve outcomes, and drive comparative effectiveness research.
“We are proud to be recognized as a leader in Georgia’s Health IT technology community and honored to be named as one of Georgia’s Top 40 Most Innovative Companies by TAG,” commented Michael Trader, president of RightPatient®. “We remain focused on our core mission to democratize and defragment healthcare, improve personal and population health outcomes, and lower costs through technological disruption in the areas of patient identification, engagement, and predictive analytics.”
The 2015 Georgia Technology Summit is expected to draw a crowd of more than 1,300 C-level executives, entrepreneurs, technology professionals and academia to celebrate and recognize Georgia’s technology community. In addition to presentations from some of the top technology influencers in the nation, the newest member of the Technology Hall of Fame of Georgia will be inducted.
For more information about TAG and the Georgia Technology Summit and to register for the event, visit http://www.tagonline.org/events/georgia-technology-summit Follow the conversation on Twitter through #TAGGTS.
About The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG)
TAG is the leading technology industry association in the state, serving more than 26,000 members through regional chapters in Metro Atlanta, Athens, Augusta, Columbus, Macon/Middle Georgia and Savannah.
TAG’s mission is to educate, promote, and unite Georgia’s technology community to foster an innovative and connected marketplace that stimulates and enhances a tech-based economy. The association provides networking and educational programs; celebrates Georgia’s technology leaders and companies; and advocates for legislative action that enhances the state’s economic climate for technology.
TAG hosts over 200 events each year and serves as an umbrella organization for 34 professional societies. Additionally, the TAG Education Collaborative (TAG’s charitable arm) focuses on helping science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education initiatives thrive.
For more information visit the TAG website at http://www.tagonline.org.
To learn about the TAG-Ed Collaborative visit http://www.tagedonline.org/.
About RightPatient®
RightPatient® is the industry’s most flexible and scalable biometric patient safety, patient data integrity, and patient engagement system. Providing innovative identity management technology and enterprise solutions, our goal is to protect patient identities and provide tools and information to help increase engagement and accountability for their own care. Interfaces already exist for various EHR systems, including Epic, Cerner, McKesson, Siemens, Meditech, CPSI and more. The RightPatient® platform was built on identity management technology used to enroll over 300 million people in 100 countries. Backed by 12 years of experience in biometrics, integration and large-scale projects, we are dedicated to innovation and enabling our customers to increase patient safety, protect patient privacy, raise patient engagement, and improve performance by safeguarding patient identities from every interaction touchpoint.
Media Contacts:
RightPatient®
John Trader
jtrader(at)rightpatient(dot)com
410-491-5354
Technology Association of Georgia
Tony Cooper
tony(at)tagonline(dot)org
(404) 920-2008 Reported by PRWeb 1 week ago.
Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) March 18, 2015
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), the state’s leading association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of Georgia’s technology industry, today announced RightPatient® as one of its Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia. TAG will recognize this prestigious group at the 2015 Georgia Technology Summit (GTS) on March 25, 2015, at the Cobb Galleria Centre.
TAG’S Top 40 Awards recognize Georgia-based technology companies for their innovation, financial impact, and their efforts at spreading awareness of Georgia’s technology initiatives throughout the U.S. and globally.
“The 2015 Top 40 finalists are an elite group of innovators who represent the very best of Georgia’s Technology community,” said Tino Mantella, president & CEO of TAG. “The 2015 Top 40 finalists are shining examples of what makes our State such a hotbed for technology and we applaud them for standing out as leaders in Georgia’s technology community.”
This year’s Top 40 Companies were selected from among over 100 applications submitted by companies from across Georgia. Companies selected for the "Top 40" will be showcased in an exhibition at The 2015 Georgia Technology Summit.
“Our eleventh year of the Top 40 was an overwhelming success, based on the number of truly innovative companies that participated in the competition," said Dennis Zakas, a partner and founder of Zakas & Leonard, LLP, Chair of Group Office Buys, LLC, and chairperson of the Top 40 Selection Committee. "The Top 40 winners demonstrate the depth and breadth of Georgia's technology community.”
RightPatient® developed a smart health informatics platform that unifies big data in healthcare and clinical knowledge in an unprecedented way to drive personal health, decision support, and predictive analytics. The smart health platform is designed to build a healthcare ecosystem that aggregates data and uses deep learning and predictive analytics to personalize medicine, reduce readmissions, improve outcomes, and drive comparative effectiveness research.
“We are proud to be recognized as a leader in Georgia’s Health IT technology community and honored to be named as one of Georgia’s Top 40 Most Innovative Companies by TAG,” commented Michael Trader, president of RightPatient®. “We remain focused on our core mission to democratize and defragment healthcare, improve personal and population health outcomes, and lower costs through technological disruption in the areas of patient identification, engagement, and predictive analytics.”
The 2015 Georgia Technology Summit is expected to draw a crowd of more than 1,300 C-level executives, entrepreneurs, technology professionals and academia to celebrate and recognize Georgia’s technology community. In addition to presentations from some of the top technology influencers in the nation, the newest member of the Technology Hall of Fame of Georgia will be inducted.
For more information about TAG and the Georgia Technology Summit and to register for the event, visit http://www.tagonline.org/events/georgia-technology-summit Follow the conversation on Twitter through #TAGGTS.
About The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG)
TAG is the leading technology industry association in the state, serving more than 26,000 members through regional chapters in Metro Atlanta, Athens, Augusta, Columbus, Macon/Middle Georgia and Savannah.
TAG’s mission is to educate, promote, and unite Georgia’s technology community to foster an innovative and connected marketplace that stimulates and enhances a tech-based economy. The association provides networking and educational programs; celebrates Georgia’s technology leaders and companies; and advocates for legislative action that enhances the state’s economic climate for technology.
TAG hosts over 200 events each year and serves as an umbrella organization for 34 professional societies. Additionally, the TAG Education Collaborative (TAG’s charitable arm) focuses on helping science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education initiatives thrive.
For more information visit the TAG website at http://www.tagonline.org.
To learn about the TAG-Ed Collaborative visit http://www.tagedonline.org/.
About RightPatient®
RightPatient® is the industry’s most flexible and scalable biometric patient safety, patient data integrity, and patient engagement system. Providing innovative identity management technology and enterprise solutions, our goal is to protect patient identities and provide tools and information to help increase engagement and accountability for their own care. Interfaces already exist for various EHR systems, including Epic, Cerner, McKesson, Siemens, Meditech, CPSI and more. The RightPatient® platform was built on identity management technology used to enroll over 300 million people in 100 countries. Backed by 12 years of experience in biometrics, integration and large-scale projects, we are dedicated to innovation and enabling our customers to increase patient safety, protect patient privacy, raise patient engagement, and improve performance by safeguarding patient identities from every interaction touchpoint.
Media Contacts:
RightPatient®
John Trader
jtrader(at)rightpatient(dot)com
410-491-5354
Technology Association of Georgia
Tony Cooper
tony(at)tagonline(dot)org
(404) 920-2008 Reported by PRWeb 1 week ago.
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Diana Ross Live In Hawaii — International Superstar Announces First Concerts Ever On The Hawaiian Islands
Rick Bartalini Presents proudly announces that legendary superstar Diana Ross will perform her first concerts on The Islands on June 13 at the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu and June 14 at the intimate Castle Theater at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului. Tickets go on-sale March 27th at 10:00am HST
San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) March 18, 2015
With a career spanning over six decades it's inconceivable to think Diana Ross has never performed a concert in Hawaii. That's all about to change as Ms. Ross brings her magical live stage production to The Islands. The concert is a complete theatrical experience, filled with breathtaking costumes, an elegant stage design, and a massive catalog of hit songs, such as "Stop! In the Name of Love", "Touch Me in the Morning", and "Ain't No Mountain High Enough." Reviews have been stellar for her recent shows, proving that the icon of stage and screen is still in her prime. The Star-Telegram in Texas raves: “Diana Ross held the fortunate (audience)…in the palm of her hand from the beginning, and never let them go.” As the star herself has stated, “My interaction is with the audience on a one-to-one. I always try to see their faces and try to see their eyes. It’s that harmonious vibration, good energy that flows between the audience and myself and the band and the music. Music is like love. It feels good. It’s about sharing. Music is like the heartbeat of our world.”
Diana Ross has had a profound influence on pop culture all around the world. She's an Academy Award-nominated actress for her unforgettable role as Billie Holiday in Lady Sings the Blues; a Tony and Golden Globe winner; a bestselling author; the winner of eight American Music Awards, as well as a Grammy Award for lifetime achievement; and a recipient of The Kennedy Center Honors. Her reputation as a woman of great style and beauty has landed her on the covers of hundreds of magazines. Ms. Ross has sold over 100 million records and recorded 18 #1 hits. Her music became the sound of young America in the ‘60s soon after she signed with Motown Records in 1961 with The Supremes. She embarked on her extraordinary solo career in 1970 and has not stopped since.
Diana Ross sings the soundtrack of our lives---a true musical treasure. You don’t want to miss this rare opportunity to see “The Entertainer of the Century” (as proclaimed by Billboard Magazine) when she performs her first concerts in Hawaii.
Ticket Information:
Tickets for Diana Ross, June 13, 2015, 7:30 p.m. at the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena are $225.00, $125.00, $85.00, $65.00, $45.00, plus service fees. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 27, 2015 at HST at http://www.ticketmaster.com and in-person at the box office or charge by phone at 800-745-3000. Neal S. Blaisdell Arena address: 777 Ward Ave, Honolulu, HI 96814
Tickets for Diana Ross, June 14, 2015, 7:30 p.m. in the Castle Theater at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center are $250.00, $150.00, $100.00, $75.00, plus service fees. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 27, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. HST at http://www.mauiarts.org, the Maui Arts & Cultural Center Box Office or charge by phone at 808-242-7469. Maui Arts & Cultural Center address: One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI 96732
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of each ticket will benefit the Never Surrender Foundation for at-risk LGBT youth. Visit http://www.NeverSurrenderFoundation.org for more information. Reported by PRWeb 6 days ago.
San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) March 18, 2015
With a career spanning over six decades it's inconceivable to think Diana Ross has never performed a concert in Hawaii. That's all about to change as Ms. Ross brings her magical live stage production to The Islands. The concert is a complete theatrical experience, filled with breathtaking costumes, an elegant stage design, and a massive catalog of hit songs, such as "Stop! In the Name of Love", "Touch Me in the Morning", and "Ain't No Mountain High Enough." Reviews have been stellar for her recent shows, proving that the icon of stage and screen is still in her prime. The Star-Telegram in Texas raves: “Diana Ross held the fortunate (audience)…in the palm of her hand from the beginning, and never let them go.” As the star herself has stated, “My interaction is with the audience on a one-to-one. I always try to see their faces and try to see their eyes. It’s that harmonious vibration, good energy that flows between the audience and myself and the band and the music. Music is like love. It feels good. It’s about sharing. Music is like the heartbeat of our world.”
Diana Ross has had a profound influence on pop culture all around the world. She's an Academy Award-nominated actress for her unforgettable role as Billie Holiday in Lady Sings the Blues; a Tony and Golden Globe winner; a bestselling author; the winner of eight American Music Awards, as well as a Grammy Award for lifetime achievement; and a recipient of The Kennedy Center Honors. Her reputation as a woman of great style and beauty has landed her on the covers of hundreds of magazines. Ms. Ross has sold over 100 million records and recorded 18 #1 hits. Her music became the sound of young America in the ‘60s soon after she signed with Motown Records in 1961 with The Supremes. She embarked on her extraordinary solo career in 1970 and has not stopped since.
Diana Ross sings the soundtrack of our lives---a true musical treasure. You don’t want to miss this rare opportunity to see “The Entertainer of the Century” (as proclaimed by Billboard Magazine) when she performs her first concerts in Hawaii.
Ticket Information:
Tickets for Diana Ross, June 13, 2015, 7:30 p.m. at the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena are $225.00, $125.00, $85.00, $65.00, $45.00, plus service fees. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 27, 2015 at HST at http://www.ticketmaster.com and in-person at the box office or charge by phone at 800-745-3000. Neal S. Blaisdell Arena address: 777 Ward Ave, Honolulu, HI 96814
Tickets for Diana Ross, June 14, 2015, 7:30 p.m. in the Castle Theater at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center are $250.00, $150.00, $100.00, $75.00, plus service fees. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 27, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. HST at http://www.mauiarts.org, the Maui Arts & Cultural Center Box Office or charge by phone at 808-242-7469. Maui Arts & Cultural Center address: One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI 96732
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of each ticket will benefit the Never Surrender Foundation for at-risk LGBT youth. Visit http://www.NeverSurrenderFoundation.org for more information. Reported by PRWeb 6 days ago.
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New Contemporary Art + Design Wing to Open at The Corning Museum of Glass
Wing, Designed by Thomas Phifer and Partners, is World’s Largest Space Dedicated to Display of Contemporary Art in Glass
Corning, NY (PRWEB) March 18, 2015
On March 20, The Corning Museum of Glass will open the doors of its new Contemporary Art + Design Wing, the largest space in the world devoted to the display and creation of contemporary art and design in glass. The $64-million expansion, fully funded by Corning Incorporated, features a 100,000-square-foot addition, which includes a 26,000-square-foot gallery space and a 500-seat live glass demonstration facility. The new wing provides an unprecedented opportunity for visitors to see the breadth and depth of creativity by artists who have pushed the boundaries of glass as an artistic material during the past 25 years.
Designed by Thomas Phifer and Partners, the new wing provides visitors with an inspiring, day-lit environment in which to experience contemporary art and design in glass. The wing’s inaugural installations feature 117 works from the Museum’s permanent collection. More than 30 of these works have never before been on public display.
“The opening of the Contemporary Art + Design Wing marks an important milestone in the Museum’s history,” said Karol Wight, president and executive director of The Corning Museum of Glass. “The premier institution dedicated to glass, we are now the leader in the display and interpretation of contemporary art and design in glass. We look forward to welcoming our visitors from all over the world and introducing them to this incredible new chapter in the history of glass, which is told throughout the rest of our campus.”
Contemporary Art + Design Galleries
The new, 26,000-square-foot gallery building is devoted to contemporary art and design in glass from 1990 until the present. The building’s five galleries of varying sizes contain diverse works, which are thematically curated, and the display also extends into the porch—a space that wraps around the entirety of the galleries. Works on view include many never-before-seen pieces from the Museum’s permanent collection, including large-scale sculptures, installations, glass “paintings,” and vessels. Artists who are well-known for their work in glass are on display, such as Dale Chihuly, Roni Horn, Karen LaMonte, Josiah McElheny, Beth Lipman, Liza Lou, and Klaus Moje, as are artists less known for their work in glass like Robert Rauschenberg, Tony Cragg, and Kiki Smith. A gallery entirely devoted to design in glass from the past 25 years features works by internationally recognized artists and designers James Carpenter, Christophe Côme, Dan Dailey, Studio Job, Tejo Remy, and Stephen Burks.
“With the opening of the new wing, we are able to display and interpret contemporary art and design in glass in the same elegant and thoughtful way in which it is being produced,” said Tina Oldknow, senior curator of modern and contemporary glass. “Today’s artists are using glass in previously unimagined ways. They are innovators of new approaches, concepts, and techniques that push the known boundaries of the material—perhaps, most noticeably, of scale. These large sculptures and installations demanded a monumental space in which to be experienced.”
One of the new galleries is solely dedicated to large-scale installations or special temporary projects. The inaugural installation is one of the Museum’s most recent acquisitions, Constellation (1996), by Kiki Smith. The room-sized work, a meditation on the infinity of space and the desire to understand it, features 26 hot-sculpted glass animals of various sizes, representing different star patterns, designed by Smith and produced by the Venetian maestro Pino Signoretto. The animals cavort amidst cast glass stars and cast bronze scat on a night sky made of handmade indigo-dyed Nepal paper.
All of the large-scale sculptures and installations are surrounded by specialty glass barriers made of Corning® Gorilla® Glass. Engineered and fabricated by Corning for display decks designed by Thomas Phifer and Partners and fabricated by Kubik Maltbie, this is the first time the damage-resistant, thin, and optically pure glass—found in 2.7 billion cellphones, tablets, notebooks, and other devices—is being used for this purpose.
Building Design
Designed by Thomas Phifer and Partners, the façade of the new contemporary gallery building is constructed of large white glass panels that create a nearly seamless, softly reflective expanse. Inside, the building features a simple, white interior. The galleries are defined by massive, curvilinear concrete walls, which actually serve as the supports for the skylight roof. The porch, the area outside the galleries along the perimeter of the building, provides additional display space, and a 140-foot-long window provides views out onto the new one-acre Museum Green.
A sophisticated system of roof skylights and overhead lighting provide the optimal lighting conditions for works in glass. Four-foot tall by three-a-half-inch thick concrete beams rest on the curved gallery walls and diffuse the light as it comes through the skylights, directing the light to the floor where the glass is displayed. Electric track lighting is programmed to complement and spotlight the art by adjusting to changes in exterior natural light levels.
Amphitheater Hot Shop and Live Glass Demonstrations
The Contemporary Art + Design Wing also features a new, 500-seat Amphitheater Hot Shop dedicated to live glassblowing demonstrations. It is a state-of-the-art space with state-of-the-art equipment. Set inside the renovated Steuben Glass factory building, the new hot shop features a balcony running around the perimeter of the shop, offering visitors a 360-degree view of the glassmaking demonstrations.
The space will allow the Museum to add to its popular Hot Glass Demos, narrated demonstrations illustrating the basic properties of glass and principles of glassblowing. With the opening, the Museum is launching a series of demonstrations connecting glassmaking techniques to objects in the collection, as well as guest artist and GlassLab design sessions featuring artists and designers of all backgrounds working with glass.
The first two artists to work in the new Amphitheater Hot Shop will be American sculptor Albert Paley, who will collaborate with Museum glassmakers as part of his Specialty Glass Residency on April 15, 17, and 18; and Swedish artist and designer Bertil Vallien, who will demonstrate his signature sandcasting technique on April 21.
“This new space creates remarkable opportunities for artists and designers to explore the power and potential of glass at The Corning Museum of Glass,” said Robert Cassetti, senior director of creative services and marketing. “This is especially fitting in this historic space where master glassmakers, artists, and designers worked side-by-side for almost 60 years.”
GlassApp
The Museum has created an accessible new web app, GlassApp, for gallery interpretation, debuting in the Contemporary Art + Design Wing. The app provides a way to explore the 117 objects on display through images, artist bios, and “Current Conversations in Glass,” short videos that share behind-the-scenes insights beyond the traditional label text. Featuring members of the Museum’s staff, the videos are conversations about the works, highlighting facts about the artists or their work. Some videos reveal the intricacies of lighting and installing the objects, while others feature glassmakers talking about the techniques used to create them. A “Today at CMoG” section gives real-time updates about what is happening at the Museum, including information about special exhibitions, tour and demo times, and the café menu.
GlassApp is supported by Corning Incorporated’s ONE (TM) Wireless Platform, the first all-optical converged cellular and Wi-Fi solution, which offers virtually unlimited bandwidth to thousands of devices at once. The Corning Museum of Glass is the first museum to offer this service, allowing its hundreds of thousands of visitors each year to enjoy fast, uninterrupted service. Visitors are also encouraged to use their personal devices to share their experience through social media, and their posts are shared with other visitors on screens in the perimeter of the galleries. Benches with iPads connected to GlassApp will be available for visitors who do not have personal web-enabled devices and would like to access additional information about the works on view.
About Thomas Phifer
Thomas Phifer approaches modernism from a humanistic standpoint, connecting the built environment to the natural world with a heightened sense of openness and community spirit that is based on a collaborative, interdisciplinary process. Since founding Thomas Phifer and Partners in 1997, he has completed the North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh, North Carolina; the Raymond and Susan Brochstein Pavilion at Rice University in Houston, Texas; and the Salt Point House, the Millbrook House, and the Taghkanic House, all in the Hudson River Valley of New York State.
Work under construction includes the United States Federal Courthouse in Salt Lake City, Utah, and the prototype of a new street light fixture for New York City. The firm is also designing a museum for the Glenstone Foundation in Potomac, Maryland; a Velodrome for New York City; and houses in Madison, Wisconsin, and Dallas, Texas.
Phifer’s buildings have been repeatedly honored by the American Institute of Architects, including six AIA National Honor Awards and 21 AIA New York Honor Awards. In 2011 the North Carolina Museum of Art won a National Honor Award from the AIA and in 2010 the Raymond and Susan Brochstein Pavilion also won a National Honor Award. The international competition-winning design for the City Lights light fixture for New York City won a Research and Development Award from ARCHITECT Magazine in 2009, and in 2008 the Salt Point House won an American Architecture Award from the Chicago Athenaeum. His projects have been published and exhibited extensively in the United States and overseas.
In 2004 Phifer was awarded the Medal of Honor, the highest award given to an individual or firm, from the New York Chapter of the AIA. In 1995 he received the prestigious Rome Prize from the American Academy in Rome, and in 2011 he was elected an Academician of the National Academy of Design. He is a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects and is serving as a Peer for the General Services Administration. He received his Bachelor of Architecture in 1975 and his Master of Architecture in 1977, both from Clemson University.
About The Corning Museum of Glass Campus
The campus of The Corning Museum of Glass is a collection of modern glass architecture influenced by three generations of architects, each of whom designed with the goal of creating fluid spaces that incorporated glass wherever possible. In 1951, the original Corning Museum of Glass opened its doors. Wallace K. Harrison, of the architectural firm Harrison & Abramowitz, designed an L-shaped, International Style glass building. The design represented the architectural philosophy of the day, creating a light-filled space for displaying objects with similar properties. In 1976, Latvian-American architect Gunnar Birkerts explored a biomorphic—or more organic—modernist style. Birkerts described his building as both free-flowing and amorphous, similar to when glass is heated at the furnace, and crystalline and structured, as when glass is cooled. The structure curved around the original Harrison building, linking to it with light-filled, windowed ramps. In 2001, Smith-Miller + Hawkinson added another addition. Its monumental frameless glass plates are supported by a complex steel structure that allow light to pour in the building and reflect off of angled glass panes. This area was designed to showcase the unique properties of glass as a material for architecture. The strength and functionality of glass is also highlighted by the inclusion, throughout the building, of glass stairs, freestanding glass walls, and glass walkways, which demonstrate the material’s versatility.
About The Corning Museum of Glass
The Corning Museum of Glass is the foremost authority on the art, history, science, and design of glass. It is home to the world’s most important collection of glass, including the finest examples of glassmaking spanning 3,500 years. Live glassblowing demonstrations (offered at the Museum, on the road, and at sea on Celebrity Cruises) bring the material to life. Daily Make Your Own Glass experiences at the Museum enable visitors to create work in a state-of-the-art glassmaking studio. The campus in Corning includes a year-round glassmaking school, The Studio, and the Rakow Research Library, the world’s preeminent collection of materials on the art and history of glass. Located in the heart of the Finger Lakes Wine Country of New York State, The Museum is open daily, year-round. Kids and teens, 17 and under, receive free admission.
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Corning, NY (PRWEB) March 18, 2015
On March 20, The Corning Museum of Glass will open the doors of its new Contemporary Art + Design Wing, the largest space in the world devoted to the display and creation of contemporary art and design in glass. The $64-million expansion, fully funded by Corning Incorporated, features a 100,000-square-foot addition, which includes a 26,000-square-foot gallery space and a 500-seat live glass demonstration facility. The new wing provides an unprecedented opportunity for visitors to see the breadth and depth of creativity by artists who have pushed the boundaries of glass as an artistic material during the past 25 years.
Designed by Thomas Phifer and Partners, the new wing provides visitors with an inspiring, day-lit environment in which to experience contemporary art and design in glass. The wing’s inaugural installations feature 117 works from the Museum’s permanent collection. More than 30 of these works have never before been on public display.
“The opening of the Contemporary Art + Design Wing marks an important milestone in the Museum’s history,” said Karol Wight, president and executive director of The Corning Museum of Glass. “The premier institution dedicated to glass, we are now the leader in the display and interpretation of contemporary art and design in glass. We look forward to welcoming our visitors from all over the world and introducing them to this incredible new chapter in the history of glass, which is told throughout the rest of our campus.”
Contemporary Art + Design Galleries
The new, 26,000-square-foot gallery building is devoted to contemporary art and design in glass from 1990 until the present. The building’s five galleries of varying sizes contain diverse works, which are thematically curated, and the display also extends into the porch—a space that wraps around the entirety of the galleries. Works on view include many never-before-seen pieces from the Museum’s permanent collection, including large-scale sculptures, installations, glass “paintings,” and vessels. Artists who are well-known for their work in glass are on display, such as Dale Chihuly, Roni Horn, Karen LaMonte, Josiah McElheny, Beth Lipman, Liza Lou, and Klaus Moje, as are artists less known for their work in glass like Robert Rauschenberg, Tony Cragg, and Kiki Smith. A gallery entirely devoted to design in glass from the past 25 years features works by internationally recognized artists and designers James Carpenter, Christophe Côme, Dan Dailey, Studio Job, Tejo Remy, and Stephen Burks.
“With the opening of the new wing, we are able to display and interpret contemporary art and design in glass in the same elegant and thoughtful way in which it is being produced,” said Tina Oldknow, senior curator of modern and contemporary glass. “Today’s artists are using glass in previously unimagined ways. They are innovators of new approaches, concepts, and techniques that push the known boundaries of the material—perhaps, most noticeably, of scale. These large sculptures and installations demanded a monumental space in which to be experienced.”
One of the new galleries is solely dedicated to large-scale installations or special temporary projects. The inaugural installation is one of the Museum’s most recent acquisitions, Constellation (1996), by Kiki Smith. The room-sized work, a meditation on the infinity of space and the desire to understand it, features 26 hot-sculpted glass animals of various sizes, representing different star patterns, designed by Smith and produced by the Venetian maestro Pino Signoretto. The animals cavort amidst cast glass stars and cast bronze scat on a night sky made of handmade indigo-dyed Nepal paper.
All of the large-scale sculptures and installations are surrounded by specialty glass barriers made of Corning® Gorilla® Glass. Engineered and fabricated by Corning for display decks designed by Thomas Phifer and Partners and fabricated by Kubik Maltbie, this is the first time the damage-resistant, thin, and optically pure glass—found in 2.7 billion cellphones, tablets, notebooks, and other devices—is being used for this purpose.
Building Design
Designed by Thomas Phifer and Partners, the façade of the new contemporary gallery building is constructed of large white glass panels that create a nearly seamless, softly reflective expanse. Inside, the building features a simple, white interior. The galleries are defined by massive, curvilinear concrete walls, which actually serve as the supports for the skylight roof. The porch, the area outside the galleries along the perimeter of the building, provides additional display space, and a 140-foot-long window provides views out onto the new one-acre Museum Green.
A sophisticated system of roof skylights and overhead lighting provide the optimal lighting conditions for works in glass. Four-foot tall by three-a-half-inch thick concrete beams rest on the curved gallery walls and diffuse the light as it comes through the skylights, directing the light to the floor where the glass is displayed. Electric track lighting is programmed to complement and spotlight the art by adjusting to changes in exterior natural light levels.
Amphitheater Hot Shop and Live Glass Demonstrations
The Contemporary Art + Design Wing also features a new, 500-seat Amphitheater Hot Shop dedicated to live glassblowing demonstrations. It is a state-of-the-art space with state-of-the-art equipment. Set inside the renovated Steuben Glass factory building, the new hot shop features a balcony running around the perimeter of the shop, offering visitors a 360-degree view of the glassmaking demonstrations.
The space will allow the Museum to add to its popular Hot Glass Demos, narrated demonstrations illustrating the basic properties of glass and principles of glassblowing. With the opening, the Museum is launching a series of demonstrations connecting glassmaking techniques to objects in the collection, as well as guest artist and GlassLab design sessions featuring artists and designers of all backgrounds working with glass.
The first two artists to work in the new Amphitheater Hot Shop will be American sculptor Albert Paley, who will collaborate with Museum glassmakers as part of his Specialty Glass Residency on April 15, 17, and 18; and Swedish artist and designer Bertil Vallien, who will demonstrate his signature sandcasting technique on April 21.
“This new space creates remarkable opportunities for artists and designers to explore the power and potential of glass at The Corning Museum of Glass,” said Robert Cassetti, senior director of creative services and marketing. “This is especially fitting in this historic space where master glassmakers, artists, and designers worked side-by-side for almost 60 years.”
GlassApp
The Museum has created an accessible new web app, GlassApp, for gallery interpretation, debuting in the Contemporary Art + Design Wing. The app provides a way to explore the 117 objects on display through images, artist bios, and “Current Conversations in Glass,” short videos that share behind-the-scenes insights beyond the traditional label text. Featuring members of the Museum’s staff, the videos are conversations about the works, highlighting facts about the artists or their work. Some videos reveal the intricacies of lighting and installing the objects, while others feature glassmakers talking about the techniques used to create them. A “Today at CMoG” section gives real-time updates about what is happening at the Museum, including information about special exhibitions, tour and demo times, and the café menu.
GlassApp is supported by Corning Incorporated’s ONE (TM) Wireless Platform, the first all-optical converged cellular and Wi-Fi solution, which offers virtually unlimited bandwidth to thousands of devices at once. The Corning Museum of Glass is the first museum to offer this service, allowing its hundreds of thousands of visitors each year to enjoy fast, uninterrupted service. Visitors are also encouraged to use their personal devices to share their experience through social media, and their posts are shared with other visitors on screens in the perimeter of the galleries. Benches with iPads connected to GlassApp will be available for visitors who do not have personal web-enabled devices and would like to access additional information about the works on view.
About Thomas Phifer
Thomas Phifer approaches modernism from a humanistic standpoint, connecting the built environment to the natural world with a heightened sense of openness and community spirit that is based on a collaborative, interdisciplinary process. Since founding Thomas Phifer and Partners in 1997, he has completed the North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh, North Carolina; the Raymond and Susan Brochstein Pavilion at Rice University in Houston, Texas; and the Salt Point House, the Millbrook House, and the Taghkanic House, all in the Hudson River Valley of New York State.
Work under construction includes the United States Federal Courthouse in Salt Lake City, Utah, and the prototype of a new street light fixture for New York City. The firm is also designing a museum for the Glenstone Foundation in Potomac, Maryland; a Velodrome for New York City; and houses in Madison, Wisconsin, and Dallas, Texas.
Phifer’s buildings have been repeatedly honored by the American Institute of Architects, including six AIA National Honor Awards and 21 AIA New York Honor Awards. In 2011 the North Carolina Museum of Art won a National Honor Award from the AIA and in 2010 the Raymond and Susan Brochstein Pavilion also won a National Honor Award. The international competition-winning design for the City Lights light fixture for New York City won a Research and Development Award from ARCHITECT Magazine in 2009, and in 2008 the Salt Point House won an American Architecture Award from the Chicago Athenaeum. His projects have been published and exhibited extensively in the United States and overseas.
In 2004 Phifer was awarded the Medal of Honor, the highest award given to an individual or firm, from the New York Chapter of the AIA. In 1995 he received the prestigious Rome Prize from the American Academy in Rome, and in 2011 he was elected an Academician of the National Academy of Design. He is a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects and is serving as a Peer for the General Services Administration. He received his Bachelor of Architecture in 1975 and his Master of Architecture in 1977, both from Clemson University.
About The Corning Museum of Glass Campus
The campus of The Corning Museum of Glass is a collection of modern glass architecture influenced by three generations of architects, each of whom designed with the goal of creating fluid spaces that incorporated glass wherever possible. In 1951, the original Corning Museum of Glass opened its doors. Wallace K. Harrison, of the architectural firm Harrison & Abramowitz, designed an L-shaped, International Style glass building. The design represented the architectural philosophy of the day, creating a light-filled space for displaying objects with similar properties. In 1976, Latvian-American architect Gunnar Birkerts explored a biomorphic—or more organic—modernist style. Birkerts described his building as both free-flowing and amorphous, similar to when glass is heated at the furnace, and crystalline and structured, as when glass is cooled. The structure curved around the original Harrison building, linking to it with light-filled, windowed ramps. In 2001, Smith-Miller + Hawkinson added another addition. Its monumental frameless glass plates are supported by a complex steel structure that allow light to pour in the building and reflect off of angled glass panes. This area was designed to showcase the unique properties of glass as a material for architecture. The strength and functionality of glass is also highlighted by the inclusion, throughout the building, of glass stairs, freestanding glass walls, and glass walkways, which demonstrate the material’s versatility.
About The Corning Museum of Glass
The Corning Museum of Glass is the foremost authority on the art, history, science, and design of glass. It is home to the world’s most important collection of glass, including the finest examples of glassmaking spanning 3,500 years. Live glassblowing demonstrations (offered at the Museum, on the road, and at sea on Celebrity Cruises) bring the material to life. Daily Make Your Own Glass experiences at the Museum enable visitors to create work in a state-of-the-art glassmaking studio. The campus in Corning includes a year-round glassmaking school, The Studio, and the Rakow Research Library, the world’s preeminent collection of materials on the art and history of glass. Located in the heart of the Finger Lakes Wine Country of New York State, The Museum is open daily, year-round. Kids and teens, 17 and under, receive free admission.
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To access high-resolution images visit cmog.org/press-center.
Yvette Sterbenk / Kim Thompson
Corning Museum of Glass
607-438-5273 / 5219
sterbenkym / thompsonka(at)cmog(dot)org
For more information, please contact:
Alison Buchbinder / Megan Ardery
Resnicow + Associates
212-671-5165 / 5178
abuchbinder / mardery(at)resnicow(dot)com Reported by PRWeb 6 days ago.
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How Debi Mazar Stays 'Very Close' With Madonna After Years Of Fame And Friendship
The world has known Madonna as the Queen of Pop for decades, but few have the intimate understanding of the music icon that Debi Mazar does. The actress gave us a taste of what it's like to be best friends with one of the most famous people on the planet during a Wednesday interview with HuffPost Live."We are old best friends in the sense that we've been very close for a very, very long time -- like 30 years, before she even cut a record," Mazar said. "I met her when she came to New York and we became dear friends, and then she was like, 'I'm gonna do a video,' and I was like, 'I do makeup. I'll do your makeup. Cool!' And it was very much like that, and then she became a huge star."
Dating back to those days on New York's Lower East Side, Mazar has always known Madonna to be committed to health and personal fitness, she said.
"She's a professional dancer, you have to remember. So she's always danced. As long as I've known her, she's always had the bar and the mirror, stretching, doing her thing," Mazar said. "[She] always led a very clean life. Never smoked. You see these pictures of her posing [with cigarettes] -- that's just, you know, she likes to take a picture. But she's very [into] clean living."
Since Madonna's meteoric rise to fame, it's gotten harder and harder to find time for moments like the one in this photo Mazar recently posted on Instagram, from a birthday party that she and Madonna attended along with Sandra Bernhard and model Tony Ward:
#tbt My bday party that I threw @TalorNegrons home in Hollywood.I cooked for about 60ppl.Here @madonna is giving me a purse! @sandragbernhard @slypapa It was a great nite!Love finding old pictures!! #memories #LA
A photo posted by Debi Mazar (@debimazar) on Jan 29, 2015 at 1:16pm PST
"What's unfortunate is that she's so, so busy," Mazar told host Marc Lamont Hill. "Even though she's got the whole setup with the nannies and the driver and the cook, she has very little time to have a social life because she's a workaholic. So we email. We email, and we manage to get our children together, but we often don't have a chance to get together."
Mazar was happy to report that she and Madonna have set a date to squeeze in some time together in April, in between promotion for Madonna's new album "Rebel Heart" and the start of her world tour later this year.
The singer's press for "Rebel Heart" hasn't been without adversity. Mazar cited the reaction to Madonna's nasty fall at the Brit Awards and the BBC's decision to ban her single "Living for Love" as examples of an ageist society. That's something Mazar knows a little bit about, as her new TV Land comedy "Younger" explores the issue of aging.
"It is ageism, and that's what my TV show is about, really, and I just think this is a conversation [we need to have]. It's a big discussion," Mazar said.
Watch Mazar discuss Madonna in the video above, and click here for her full HuffPost Live conversation.
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Celebrity Homes: Lauren Bacall's NYC Home At The Dakota Is For Sale
TopTenRealEstateDeals.com delivers the latest scoop on today's hot real estate news - celebrity, historic, famous and spectacular homes currently for sale
Pompano Beach, Florida (PRWEB) March 19, 2015
Lauren Bacall’s long-time home at The Dakota in Manhattan is for sale and featured this week at TopTenRealEstateDeals.com.
“Lauren Bacall's Dakota Apartment”
The Dakota at Central Park West in New York City is one of the most prestigious residential addresses in the world with a long history of some of the world's most powerful business, sports and movie star owners. The building’s design is a mix match of French Renaissance, German Gothic and English Victorian steep-pitched roofs, dormers, moldings, balconies, pavilions and a Dakota Indian figure watching over the main entrance. The legend is that it was named "The Dakota" because it was built in 1884 in the boondocks, far away from the most popular areas of Manhattan. It has been the home for dozens of celebrities including Leonard Bernstein, John Madden, Rosemary Clooney and Judy Garland. John Lennon and Yoko Ono moved into the building in 1973 and lived there until John was murdered outside the building's 72nd Street entry in 1980 by a deranged fan; Yoko still has a home there. The building's exterior was filmed as the home of Mia Farrow's character in “Rosemary's Baby.” Stephen Birmingham’s best-selling 1996 book, "Life at the Dakota: New York’s Most Unusual Address," chronicles the building's history and cast of the rich and famous who have lived there.
One of the most famous long-time residents of The Dakota was the sultry, contralto-voiced Lauren Bacall. She began her long career as a model doing covers for “Harper’s Bazaar” and “Vogue” before getting her first acting job at age 19 in “To Have and Have Not.” Her most famous films including “Key Largo” and “The Big Sleep” were with co-star Humphrey Bogart who she married in 1945 and stayed together until his death in 1957. Lauren’s last movie was “The Forger” in 2012 spanning a film career of 68 years. She was also a Broadway actress winning Tony Awards for “Applause” in 1970 and “Woman of the Year” in 1981 and received an Honorary Academy Award in 2009.
Lauren passed away at age 89 in 2014 at her home in The Dakota where she lived for 53 years. Her nine-room, three-bedroom, four-bath apartment with almost 100 feet facing Central Park is now for sale. The large apartment retains the 19th century Dakota features such as 13-foot ceilings, foyer fireplace, 11-foot pocket doors, wainscoting, original butler’s pantry, plaster moldings, shutter-framed windows and hardwood flooring. The 70-foot long gallery opens to the major public rooms including the library, great room, and formal dining room. There is also a Juliette balcony that opens over treetop Central Park views.
Stage and screen star Lauren Bacall’s home of 53 years in The Dakota in Manhattan is for sale, priced at $26 million. The listing agent is Rebecca Edwardson of Warburg Realty in New York City.
Visit TopTenRealEstateDeals.com for more celebrity, historic, famous and spectacular homes. Reported by PRWeb 6 days ago.
Pompano Beach, Florida (PRWEB) March 19, 2015
Lauren Bacall’s long-time home at The Dakota in Manhattan is for sale and featured this week at TopTenRealEstateDeals.com.
“Lauren Bacall's Dakota Apartment”
The Dakota at Central Park West in New York City is one of the most prestigious residential addresses in the world with a long history of some of the world's most powerful business, sports and movie star owners. The building’s design is a mix match of French Renaissance, German Gothic and English Victorian steep-pitched roofs, dormers, moldings, balconies, pavilions and a Dakota Indian figure watching over the main entrance. The legend is that it was named "The Dakota" because it was built in 1884 in the boondocks, far away from the most popular areas of Manhattan. It has been the home for dozens of celebrities including Leonard Bernstein, John Madden, Rosemary Clooney and Judy Garland. John Lennon and Yoko Ono moved into the building in 1973 and lived there until John was murdered outside the building's 72nd Street entry in 1980 by a deranged fan; Yoko still has a home there. The building's exterior was filmed as the home of Mia Farrow's character in “Rosemary's Baby.” Stephen Birmingham’s best-selling 1996 book, "Life at the Dakota: New York’s Most Unusual Address," chronicles the building's history and cast of the rich and famous who have lived there.
One of the most famous long-time residents of The Dakota was the sultry, contralto-voiced Lauren Bacall. She began her long career as a model doing covers for “Harper’s Bazaar” and “Vogue” before getting her first acting job at age 19 in “To Have and Have Not.” Her most famous films including “Key Largo” and “The Big Sleep” were with co-star Humphrey Bogart who she married in 1945 and stayed together until his death in 1957. Lauren’s last movie was “The Forger” in 2012 spanning a film career of 68 years. She was also a Broadway actress winning Tony Awards for “Applause” in 1970 and “Woman of the Year” in 1981 and received an Honorary Academy Award in 2009.
Lauren passed away at age 89 in 2014 at her home in The Dakota where she lived for 53 years. Her nine-room, three-bedroom, four-bath apartment with almost 100 feet facing Central Park is now for sale. The large apartment retains the 19th century Dakota features such as 13-foot ceilings, foyer fireplace, 11-foot pocket doors, wainscoting, original butler’s pantry, plaster moldings, shutter-framed windows and hardwood flooring. The 70-foot long gallery opens to the major public rooms including the library, great room, and formal dining room. There is also a Juliette balcony that opens over treetop Central Park views.
Stage and screen star Lauren Bacall’s home of 53 years in The Dakota in Manhattan is for sale, priced at $26 million. The listing agent is Rebecca Edwardson of Warburg Realty in New York City.
Visit TopTenRealEstateDeals.com for more celebrity, historic, famous and spectacular homes. Reported by PRWeb 6 days ago.
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Gaggan in Bangkok Claims No.1 Spot at Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 9 MARCH 2015 - Gaggan in Bangkok has secured the No.1 spot at the Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2015 awards. Sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, the 2015 list of winners was revealed at an awards ceremony at Capella Hotel, Singapore.
The winning chefs and restaurateurs take to the stage at Asia's 50 Best Restaurants, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna.
Chef Gaggan Anand receives the award for The S.Pellegrino Best Restaurant in Asia and The S.Pellegrino Best Restaurant in Thailand. Asia's 50 Best Restaurants, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, announced the 2015 winners at Capella, Singapore.
Gaggan earned the coveted titles of *The* *S.Pellegrino Best Restaurant in Asia *and *The* *S.Pellegrino Best Restaurant in Thailand*.
Chef Gaggan Anand opened his Bangkok restaurant in 2010 and was ranked No.3 at the Asia's 50 Best Restaurants awards last year.
China boasts 16 restaurants on the list, followed by Singapore and Japan with 10 and eight respectively.
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Ultraviolet by Paul Pairet (No.3) in Shanghai is named *The S.Pellegrino Best Restaurant in China*.
Rising one place from its 2014 ranking, Restaurant André (No.5) retains the title of *The S.Pellegrino Best Restaurant in Singapore. *
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For a third consecutive year, Narisawa (No.2) is named *The S.Pellegrino Best Restaurant in Japan*.* *
Jungsik rises 10 places to No.10, earning the title of *The S.Pellegrino Best Restaurant in Korea*.
For the first time, Indian Accent (No.22) claims the title of *The S.Pellegrino Best Restaurant in India*.
Ranking at No.26, Le Moût retains its title as *The S.Pellegrino Best Restaurant in Taiwan*. Asia's 50 Best Restaurants also recognises Nihonbashi in Colombo (No.31) as *The S.Pellegrino Best Restaurant in Sri Lanka, *Antonio's (No.48) in Tagaytay as* The S.Pellegrino Best Restaurant in the Philippines *and Cuisine Wat Damnak (No.50) in Siem Reap as *The S.Pellegrino Best Restaurant in Cambodia*.
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*Asia's** Best Pastry Chef, sponsored by Cacao Barry**: Hidemi Sugino
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Pastry connoisseurs queue up at Hidemi Sugino's eponymous Tokyo patisserie to experience his signature mousse cakes.
*Highest **Climber Award**:** **Hajime
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Chef Hajime Yoneda's eponymous Osaka restaurant rises 28 places this year, from No.42 in 2014 to No.14.
*Highest **New Entry Award, sponsored by LesConcierges**:** **Fu He Hui
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Chef Tony Lu's vegetarian restaurant, Fu He Hui, enters Asia's 50 Best Restaurants list at No.19.
*One To Watch, sponsored by Peroni Nastro Azzurro: La Yeon
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La Yeon in Seoul makes its debut on Asia's 50 Best Restaurants list at No.38.
*Chefs' Choice Award, sponsored by Nespresso: Richard Ekkebus
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Other honourees include Chef Vicky Lau of Tate Dining Room & Bar in Hong Kong who is named *Veuve Clicquot Asia's Best Female Chef 2015. *Chef Tetsuya Wakuda of Waku Ghin in Singapore* *is* *the worthy recipient of *The* *Diners Club® Lifetime Achievement Award*. *
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The winning chefs and restaurateurs take to the stage at Asia's 50 Best Restaurants, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna.
Chef Gaggan Anand receives the award for The S.Pellegrino Best Restaurant in Asia and The S.Pellegrino Best Restaurant in Thailand. Asia's 50 Best Restaurants, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, announced the 2015 winners at Capella, Singapore.
Gaggan earned the coveted titles of *The* *S.Pellegrino Best Restaurant in Asia *and *The* *S.Pellegrino Best Restaurant in Thailand*.
Chef Gaggan Anand opened his Bangkok restaurant in 2010 and was ranked No.3 at the Asia's 50 Best Restaurants awards last year.
China boasts 16 restaurants on the list, followed by Singapore and Japan with 10 and eight respectively.
*Individual Country Awards:
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Ultraviolet by Paul Pairet (No.3) in Shanghai is named *The S.Pellegrino Best Restaurant in China*.
Rising one place from its 2014 ranking, Restaurant André (No.5) retains the title of *The S.Pellegrino Best Restaurant in Singapore. *
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For a third consecutive year, Narisawa (No.2) is named *The S.Pellegrino Best Restaurant in Japan*.* *
Jungsik rises 10 places to No.10, earning the title of *The S.Pellegrino Best Restaurant in Korea*.
For the first time, Indian Accent (No.22) claims the title of *The S.Pellegrino Best Restaurant in India*.
Ranking at No.26, Le Moût retains its title as *The S.Pellegrino Best Restaurant in Taiwan*. Asia's 50 Best Restaurants also recognises Nihonbashi in Colombo (No.31) as *The S.Pellegrino Best Restaurant in Sri Lanka, *Antonio's (No.48) in Tagaytay as* The S.Pellegrino Best Restaurant in the Philippines *and Cuisine Wat Damnak (No.50) in Siem Reap as *The S.Pellegrino Best Restaurant in Cambodia*.
*Other award winners announced include:
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*Asia's** Best Pastry Chef, sponsored by Cacao Barry**: Hidemi Sugino
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Pastry connoisseurs queue up at Hidemi Sugino's eponymous Tokyo patisserie to experience his signature mousse cakes.
*Highest **Climber Award**:** **Hajime
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Chef Hajime Yoneda's eponymous Osaka restaurant rises 28 places this year, from No.42 in 2014 to No.14.
*Highest **New Entry Award, sponsored by LesConcierges**:** **Fu He Hui
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Versique and Sister-Company McKinley Consulting Merge
IT Consulting Firm McKinley Consulting and Full-Service Consulting and Search Firm Versique Merge to Create One of the Largest Single-Source Talent Acquisition Firms in the Midwest
Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) March 19, 2015
March 18, 2015 — Versique today announced its merge with long-time sister-company McKinley Consulting. The firm will be known as Versique. McKinley Consulting, established in 2004, specializes in IT consulting with a focus on project management and business analysis, application development, and quality assurance. Versique is one of the largest consulting and executive search firms in the Midwest, and specializes in IT (information technology), HR (human resources), digital marketing, engineering and operations, finance and accounting, sales, CPG (consumer packaged goods), and executive retained search. The firm also has an internal digital marketing agency that specializes in strategic PPC, SEO, inbound marketing, and more.
The two companies have worked out of the same office and shared the same leadership team and core values for years. By officially merging as one company, Versique will provide its clients, consultants, and candidates with versatile and unique service offerings, including consulting and executive search services and a wide variety of well-established practice areas. Versique will retain all McKinley Consulting employees.
“Although we were operating out of the same office and had a number of the same clients, our clients knew us as two different companies,” said Tony Sorensen, president & CEO of Versique. “This merge will provide clarity in the marketplace and a greater variety of talent acquisition solutions for our clients.”
Together, the two firms have more than 175 employees in Minneapolis, more than 350 years of combined experience, and have filled more than 300 positions in Minnesota in the last year. They are expected to have revenues of $27 million in 2015.
Versique and McKinley Consulting are highly awarded, having received Top 25 Executive Search Firms and Top 25 Management Consulting Firms awards from the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, as well as numerous culture-based and growth-based awards including the Minnesota Business Community Outreach award and the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal Fast 50 award.
“This is a great move for Versique and McKinley Consulting. They have long since operated as one team and they share the same high-performance standards for their clients, so it seems like a natural progression that they merge into one valuable firm, under one brand,” said Michael Mathews, CIO, Deluxe Corporation.
VERSIQUE
Versique is a single-source talent acquisition firm specializing in recruitment, both consulting and permanent placement. The Versique brand represents a powerful combination of “versatile” and “unique” as it hints at the concept of “search” in its pronunciation: ver-seek. Versique brings more than 350+ combined years of recruiting and placement expertise to the talent-acquisition profession. Versique specializes in the following practice areas: information technology, human resources, digital marketing, engineering/operations, finance/accounting, sales, CPG (consumer packaged goods), and executive retained search. Versique has filled thousands of positions and its network of connections is one of the strongest in Minn. Versique is located at 6465 Wayzata Blvd., Suite #970, Minneapolis, MN 55426. Phone: 952-935-2000 / Website: http://www.versique.com / Email: info@versique.com Reported by PRWeb 5 days ago.
Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) March 19, 2015
March 18, 2015 — Versique today announced its merge with long-time sister-company McKinley Consulting. The firm will be known as Versique. McKinley Consulting, established in 2004, specializes in IT consulting with a focus on project management and business analysis, application development, and quality assurance. Versique is one of the largest consulting and executive search firms in the Midwest, and specializes in IT (information technology), HR (human resources), digital marketing, engineering and operations, finance and accounting, sales, CPG (consumer packaged goods), and executive retained search. The firm also has an internal digital marketing agency that specializes in strategic PPC, SEO, inbound marketing, and more.
The two companies have worked out of the same office and shared the same leadership team and core values for years. By officially merging as one company, Versique will provide its clients, consultants, and candidates with versatile and unique service offerings, including consulting and executive search services and a wide variety of well-established practice areas. Versique will retain all McKinley Consulting employees.
“Although we were operating out of the same office and had a number of the same clients, our clients knew us as two different companies,” said Tony Sorensen, president & CEO of Versique. “This merge will provide clarity in the marketplace and a greater variety of talent acquisition solutions for our clients.”
Together, the two firms have more than 175 employees in Minneapolis, more than 350 years of combined experience, and have filled more than 300 positions in Minnesota in the last year. They are expected to have revenues of $27 million in 2015.
Versique and McKinley Consulting are highly awarded, having received Top 25 Executive Search Firms and Top 25 Management Consulting Firms awards from the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, as well as numerous culture-based and growth-based awards including the Minnesota Business Community Outreach award and the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal Fast 50 award.
“This is a great move for Versique and McKinley Consulting. They have long since operated as one team and they share the same high-performance standards for their clients, so it seems like a natural progression that they merge into one valuable firm, under one brand,” said Michael Mathews, CIO, Deluxe Corporation.
VERSIQUE
Versique is a single-source talent acquisition firm specializing in recruitment, both consulting and permanent placement. The Versique brand represents a powerful combination of “versatile” and “unique” as it hints at the concept of “search” in its pronunciation: ver-seek. Versique brings more than 350+ combined years of recruiting and placement expertise to the talent-acquisition profession. Versique specializes in the following practice areas: information technology, human resources, digital marketing, engineering/operations, finance/accounting, sales, CPG (consumer packaged goods), and executive retained search. Versique has filled thousands of positions and its network of connections is one of the strongest in Minn. Versique is located at 6465 Wayzata Blvd., Suite #970, Minneapolis, MN 55426. Phone: 952-935-2000 / Website: http://www.versique.com / Email: info@versique.com Reported by PRWeb 5 days ago.
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What Alan Cumming Likes Most About Being 50 (VIDEO)
It's hard to imagine someone other than Alan Cumming playing all the roles in "Macbeth," earning multiple Emmy nods for "The Good Wife" and starring in the current Broadway revival of "Cabaret," but as he tells it, he could have left fame behind 10 years ago -- and possibly never gotten the chance to take on those roles.When Cumming sat down with the web series #OWNSHOW, he opened up about his mindset in the various decades of his life, including the time when he felt ready to walk away from public eye. That attitude stands in stark contrast with Cumming's mindset in his 30s, which is when he says he was eager to emerge as an actor and make a name for himself.
"Just before I was 30, I got divorced, and so I've had this kind of bad -- really bad -- time and breakdown," he says. "So, when I was 30, I was kind of like, 'Okay, I'm ready. I'm all sorted out now. I've made some changes.'"
During that decade, Cumming won multiple awards for his theater work, including a Tony, and starred in films alongside the likes of Tom Cruise ("Eyes Wide Shut") and Gwyneth Paltrow ("Emma"). His career was a great success, but when the actor turned 40, he began to rethink his chosen path.
"My big sad thing when I was 40 was that I was like, 'I don't want to be famous anymore,'" he admits. "That was my little flip at 40."
Cumming, of course, chose not to leave acting behind. Now 50 years old, he explains why this latest decade is truly something special.
"At 50, I just actually feel really great," he says. "It's a great age because… I'm still as active in life as I've ever been, but I also feel I have wisdom because I've had all these experiences. I really like that combo."
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‘Beautiful: The Carole King Musical’ to Get Movie Treatment at Sony
Sony Pictures Entertainment has closed a deal to adapt the Tony Award-winning Broadway smash “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” into a feature film, the studio said Sunday.
The hit show will be adapted by Douglas McGrath, who is also the writer of the musical’s book. The film will be produced by Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman, who will produce through their Playtone banner, and Paul Blake, who also produced the stage show. Sherry Kondor and Christine Russell will executive produce.
Sony Pictures Entertainment Motion Picture Group president Doug Belgrad and Michael De Luca, who serves as the studio’s president of production with Hannah Minghella, made the announcement. Sony last year scored with “Annie,” a film version of the Broadway hit starring Quvenzhane Wallis and Jamie Foxx, and Disney had a holiday hit with “Into the Woods,” another Broadway adaptation.
*Also Read:* Carole King Named as MusiCares Person of the Year
“Theatrical audiences both on Broadway and in the West End have responded to ‘Beautiful’ not only to relive Carole King’s timeless classics, but to experience the ways they illustrate her triumphant and joyful life story,” said DeLuca. “We’re thrilled to be bringing this inspiring and powerful musical to movie audiences everywhere”
Sony Pictures has obtained the rights to use King’s songs from Sony/ATV, as well as rights from Carole King, Gerry Goffin, Cynthia Weil, and Barry Mann, the subjects of the show. The stage version features iconic Goffin/King songs such as “The Locomotion,” “One Fine Day,” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” as well as King’s solo work, “So Far Away,” “I Feel the Earth Move,” and “You’ve Got a Friend.”
*Also Read:* Gerry Goffin, Lyricist Behind Carole King’s Pop Hits, Dead at 75
“Beautiful” focuses on King’s life as she begins her career through her breakthrough as a solo recording artist.
“Beautiful” opened on Broadway in January 2014, and is now in its second year. The show was nominated for seven Tony Awards and won two.
“Beautiful” will launch a national U.S. tour in September, and has recently successfully opened on the West End, where it has been nominated for eight Olivier Awards.
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The hit show will be adapted by Douglas McGrath, who is also the writer of the musical’s book. The film will be produced by Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman, who will produce through their Playtone banner, and Paul Blake, who also produced the stage show. Sherry Kondor and Christine Russell will executive produce.
Sony Pictures Entertainment Motion Picture Group president Doug Belgrad and Michael De Luca, who serves as the studio’s president of production with Hannah Minghella, made the announcement. Sony last year scored with “Annie,” a film version of the Broadway hit starring Quvenzhane Wallis and Jamie Foxx, and Disney had a holiday hit with “Into the Woods,” another Broadway adaptation.
*Also Read:* Carole King Named as MusiCares Person of the Year
“Theatrical audiences both on Broadway and in the West End have responded to ‘Beautiful’ not only to relive Carole King’s timeless classics, but to experience the ways they illustrate her triumphant and joyful life story,” said DeLuca. “We’re thrilled to be bringing this inspiring and powerful musical to movie audiences everywhere”
Sony Pictures has obtained the rights to use King’s songs from Sony/ATV, as well as rights from Carole King, Gerry Goffin, Cynthia Weil, and Barry Mann, the subjects of the show. The stage version features iconic Goffin/King songs such as “The Locomotion,” “One Fine Day,” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” as well as King’s solo work, “So Far Away,” “I Feel the Earth Move,” and “You’ve Got a Friend.”
*Also Read:* Gerry Goffin, Lyricist Behind Carole King’s Pop Hits, Dead at 75
“Beautiful” focuses on King’s life as she begins her career through her breakthrough as a solo recording artist.
“Beautiful” opened on Broadway in January 2014, and is now in its second year. The show was nominated for seven Tony Awards and won two.
“Beautiful” will launch a national U.S. tour in September, and has recently successfully opened on the West End, where it has been nominated for eight Olivier Awards.
*Related stories from TheWrap:*
DreamWorks Animation's 'Home' Takes Off at Overseas Box Office
'Glee' Star Darren Criss Returns to Broadway in 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch'
Jim Parsons to Play God on Broadway
How Broadway's 'Into the Woods' Became Disney's Holiday Hit Reported by The Wrap 2 days ago.
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PI announces Tony Pilcher as new Associate Director
PI announces Tony Pilcher as its new Associate Director. In this position, Tony will assist PI to develop and expand its travel management solutions.
London, UK (PRWEB UK) 24 March 2015
PI announces Tony Pilcher as its new Associate Director. In this position, Tony will assist PI to develop and expand its travel management solutions
Following his retirement as Head of Business Travel and Expense Management from HSBC in June 2007, Tony established Pilcher Associates Limited, which provides consultancy across all aspects of Business Travel Management. Since that time he has worked with clients from both, the private and the public sector.
Tony received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the prestigious Business Travel World Awards ceremony in London. Business Travel News (BTN) also named him as one of the top 25 most influential Business Travel Executives in the USA for his work in raising awareness of the impact of business travel on the environment.
In addition to being a regular speaker and facilitator at conferences, supplier forums and industry panels, Tony is Independent Chairman of The People Awards, which recognises outstanding individuals and teams across all aspects of the supplier element of corporate business travel management.
“Having worked alongside PI through a client’s RFP and Implementation process, I am delighted and excited at this opportunity to work even more closely with them”, commented Tony on his new appointment. “This collaboration will enable us to further develop PI’s product and service offerings across the critical area of Data Management Services within Corporate Business Travel Management.”
“Tony’s industrial knowledge and profile across all aspects of business travel management will enable us to work together to further identify and provide solutions across areas that are critical to a company’s data management services strategy within their corporate travel programme," commented Keesup Choe, CEO of PI. “We are delighted that Tony has joined our Team.”
About PI
PI is a cloud-based business execution platform that empowers users to understand, control and automate data-driven actions for all areas of their business. For more information, please visit: http://www.p-i.net. Reported by PRWeb 16 hours ago.
London, UK (PRWEB UK) 24 March 2015
PI announces Tony Pilcher as its new Associate Director. In this position, Tony will assist PI to develop and expand its travel management solutions
Following his retirement as Head of Business Travel and Expense Management from HSBC in June 2007, Tony established Pilcher Associates Limited, which provides consultancy across all aspects of Business Travel Management. Since that time he has worked with clients from both, the private and the public sector.
Tony received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the prestigious Business Travel World Awards ceremony in London. Business Travel News (BTN) also named him as one of the top 25 most influential Business Travel Executives in the USA for his work in raising awareness of the impact of business travel on the environment.
In addition to being a regular speaker and facilitator at conferences, supplier forums and industry panels, Tony is Independent Chairman of The People Awards, which recognises outstanding individuals and teams across all aspects of the supplier element of corporate business travel management.
“Having worked alongside PI through a client’s RFP and Implementation process, I am delighted and excited at this opportunity to work even more closely with them”, commented Tony on his new appointment. “This collaboration will enable us to further develop PI’s product and service offerings across the critical area of Data Management Services within Corporate Business Travel Management.”
“Tony’s industrial knowledge and profile across all aspects of business travel management will enable us to work together to further identify and provide solutions across areas that are critical to a company’s data management services strategy within their corporate travel programme," commented Keesup Choe, CEO of PI. “We are delighted that Tony has joined our Team.”
About PI
PI is a cloud-based business execution platform that empowers users to understand, control and automate data-driven actions for all areas of their business. For more information, please visit: http://www.p-i.net. Reported by PRWeb 16 hours ago.
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Cryptzone Selected as Excellence Award: Threat Solutions Finalist for SC Awards 2015 Europe
Company’s AppGate Solution Also Finalist for U.S. Version of SC Awards 2015
Boston, MA (PRWEB) March 24, 2015
Cryptzone, a global provider of dynamic, context-aware network, application and content security solutions, has been named a finalist in the SC Awards 2015 Europe for outstanding threat solutions and services in information security. The awards acknowledge superior products and services that help customers address the most pressing cyber-security threats. Cryptzone’s AppGate solution is recognized in the Best NAC (network access control) solution category, and is also a finalist in the U.S. SC Awards 2015.
“Nearly a third of UK businesses admitted to a data breach in the last year. And, through high profile cases here and internationally, from Talk Talk to Target, and health authorities to Sony, cyber-attackers showed new levels of sophistication and determination in their attacks in 2014,” said Tony Morbin, Editor-in-Chief, SC Magazine UK. “With mounting headlines, it's more important than ever to recognize the tireless efforts of the men and women across the globe who work to combat these threats and provide cyber-security to organizations large and small.”
The SC Awards are the information security industry’s most prominent recognition. Winners in the Threat Solution categories are decided by an expert panel of judges, hand-picked by SC Magazine UK’s editorial team for their breadth of knowledge and experience in the information security industry. The awards honor both the cyber-security professionals working in the trenches, and the products and services that help protect today’s corporate world from a myriad of ever-changing threats.
“With today’s sophisticated cyber attacks, today’s enterprise needs a new generation of NAC that is dynamic, context-aware, and can enforce security policies based on an expansive variety of criteria,” said Kurt Mueffelmann, CEO of Cryptzone. “We are delighted that SC Magazine, both in the U.S. and Europe, has recognized Cryptzone’s thought-leadership and innovative approach in delivering access control solutions that take into account multiple attributes to not only verify identity, but also limit what a user can access once they are behind the walls of the trusted network, to ensure the security of today’s enterprise.”
“We are happy to acknowledge the outstanding achievements of Cryptzone and its AppGate access control solution as an Excellence Award finalist,” said Tony Morbin, Editor-in-Chief, SC Magazine UK. “The security risks and challenges facing private and public sector companies these days are constant and complex. Cryptzone is one of a select few facing this challenge head-on, fending off the many potentially devastating attacks.”
Winners of this year’s SC Awards Europe will be announced at a gala dinner and award ceremony to be held in Park Lane, London on 2 June, 2015. This is one of the most anticipated IT security events of the year and promises excitement and invaluable networking opportunities with some of the top corporate IT professionals in the country.
About Cryptzone
Cryptzone secures the enterprise with dynamic, context-aware security solutions that protect critical services, applications and content from internal and external threats. For over a decade, enterprises have turned to Cryptzone to galvanize their Cloud and network security with responsive protection and access intelligence. More than 750 public sector and enterprise customers, including some of the leading names in technology, manufacturing and consumer products trust Cryptzone to keep their data and applications secure. For more information go to http://www.cryptzone.com or follow us @Cryptzone.
About SC Magazine UK
SC Magazine UK provides IT security professionals with in-depth and unbiased information through timely news, comprehensive analysis, cutting-edge features, contributions from thought leaders and the best, most extensive collection of product reviews in the business. By offering a consolidated view of IT security through independent product tests and well-researched editorial content that provides the contextual backdrop for how these IT security tools will address larger demands put on businesses today, SC Magazine UK enables IT security pros to make the right security decisions for their companies. Besides the bi-monthly print magazine, special Spotlight editions and daily website, the brand’s portfolio includes the SC Congress and Expo series (London, New York, Chicago, Toronto,), SC Awards, Roundtables, Webinars and SC Magazine Newswire. Reported by PRWeb 14 hours ago.
Boston, MA (PRWEB) March 24, 2015
Cryptzone, a global provider of dynamic, context-aware network, application and content security solutions, has been named a finalist in the SC Awards 2015 Europe for outstanding threat solutions and services in information security. The awards acknowledge superior products and services that help customers address the most pressing cyber-security threats. Cryptzone’s AppGate solution is recognized in the Best NAC (network access control) solution category, and is also a finalist in the U.S. SC Awards 2015.
“Nearly a third of UK businesses admitted to a data breach in the last year. And, through high profile cases here and internationally, from Talk Talk to Target, and health authorities to Sony, cyber-attackers showed new levels of sophistication and determination in their attacks in 2014,” said Tony Morbin, Editor-in-Chief, SC Magazine UK. “With mounting headlines, it's more important than ever to recognize the tireless efforts of the men and women across the globe who work to combat these threats and provide cyber-security to organizations large and small.”
The SC Awards are the information security industry’s most prominent recognition. Winners in the Threat Solution categories are decided by an expert panel of judges, hand-picked by SC Magazine UK’s editorial team for their breadth of knowledge and experience in the information security industry. The awards honor both the cyber-security professionals working in the trenches, and the products and services that help protect today’s corporate world from a myriad of ever-changing threats.
“With today’s sophisticated cyber attacks, today’s enterprise needs a new generation of NAC that is dynamic, context-aware, and can enforce security policies based on an expansive variety of criteria,” said Kurt Mueffelmann, CEO of Cryptzone. “We are delighted that SC Magazine, both in the U.S. and Europe, has recognized Cryptzone’s thought-leadership and innovative approach in delivering access control solutions that take into account multiple attributes to not only verify identity, but also limit what a user can access once they are behind the walls of the trusted network, to ensure the security of today’s enterprise.”
“We are happy to acknowledge the outstanding achievements of Cryptzone and its AppGate access control solution as an Excellence Award finalist,” said Tony Morbin, Editor-in-Chief, SC Magazine UK. “The security risks and challenges facing private and public sector companies these days are constant and complex. Cryptzone is one of a select few facing this challenge head-on, fending off the many potentially devastating attacks.”
Winners of this year’s SC Awards Europe will be announced at a gala dinner and award ceremony to be held in Park Lane, London on 2 June, 2015. This is one of the most anticipated IT security events of the year and promises excitement and invaluable networking opportunities with some of the top corporate IT professionals in the country.
About Cryptzone
Cryptzone secures the enterprise with dynamic, context-aware security solutions that protect critical services, applications and content from internal and external threats. For over a decade, enterprises have turned to Cryptzone to galvanize their Cloud and network security with responsive protection and access intelligence. More than 750 public sector and enterprise customers, including some of the leading names in technology, manufacturing and consumer products trust Cryptzone to keep their data and applications secure. For more information go to http://www.cryptzone.com or follow us @Cryptzone.
About SC Magazine UK
SC Magazine UK provides IT security professionals with in-depth and unbiased information through timely news, comprehensive analysis, cutting-edge features, contributions from thought leaders and the best, most extensive collection of product reviews in the business. By offering a consolidated view of IT security through independent product tests and well-researched editorial content that provides the contextual backdrop for how these IT security tools will address larger demands put on businesses today, SC Magazine UK enables IT security pros to make the right security decisions for their companies. Besides the bi-monthly print magazine, special Spotlight editions and daily website, the brand’s portfolio includes the SC Congress and Expo series (London, New York, Chicago, Toronto,), SC Awards, Roundtables, Webinars and SC Magazine Newswire. Reported by PRWeb 14 hours ago.
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How Nick Jonas Became the Beyonce of His Disney Boy Band: Inside the Top Industry Career Crossovers
This Friday Nick Jonas takes the stage at the iconic Forum in Los Angeles to host Nickelodeon’s “Kid’s Choice Awards,” and perhaps for the first time in a young life but long career — he’ll be a man of the people, not their schoolboy crush.
Pop culture is undeniably having its Nick Jonas moment: His soulful, honey-coated self-titled album has spawned two hits in “Chains,” just ranked at No. 13 on Billboard’s Hot 100 and “Jealous,” a Billboard Top 10 hit. He’s got a gritty cable drama in “Kingdom” and buzz-castings in Ryan Murphy’s “Scream Queens” and James Franco’s “Goat.” His ripped physique sparks an instant social media frenzy when he doles it out on Instagram.
But how did the littlest Jonas, the choir boy who politely played drums for Disney’s fever-inducing Jonas Brothers band, emerge from his siblings — and an entire category of squeaky clean hopefuls — to become a powerful, enticing force in Hollywood and music, all while retaining his legacy fans?
In essence, how did Nick Jonas become the Beyonce? TheWrap talked with top record label executives, Hollywood agents, TV showrunners and music experts to see how Nick Jonas executed the crossover, which has arguably launched him on a trajectory comparable to the likes of another former Disney Star crossover — Justin Timberlake.
*A Brief History of Jonas*
Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas, or the “Jo-Bros” as devotees branded them, hit career highs in 2007. Walked onto the Disney scene thanks to Miley Cyrus‘ own star-making vehicle “Hannah Montana,” the Jonas’ quickly became the idols of viewers 9-14, the channel’s plum demo.
Their 2007 self-titled album from Hollywood Records sold 1.8 million copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan. A follow-up the next year, “Little Bit Longer,’ sold 1.5 million.
“It was a slightly different time, seven years ago. The industry has changed in the way people absorb and discover music,” said Shirley Halperin, news director of Billboard. “But at their height, it was a huge success. It’s someone who could sell out arenas.”
The years following “Little Bit Longer’ saw various solo efforts from each brother, who unanimously maintained the band was still very much active.
Kevin tried his hand at reality stardom with “Married to Jonas,” an E! series that tracked his foibles with wife Danielle Deleasa that ran for two seasons. Joe toured Europe with Britney Spears and released the 2011 solo disc titled “Fastlife,” which sold 18,000 copies its first week.
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Nick himself joined forces with a band under the name “Nick Jonas & The Administration.” They released the 2010 album “Who I Am,” which moved about 150,000 copies, per Billboard.
Clearly nothing had resonated as strongly as their band of brothers, so it was a no-brainer when plans came together to mount a national tour in 2013. A pivotal moment came just two days before the opening date, an October 11, 2013 show in Pennsylvania — they called the whole thing off.
“There is a deep rift within the band,” a spokesman for the brothers said at the time. “There was a big a disagreement over their music direction.”
Michael Buckner/Getty Images for Vanity Fair
*A Game-Changing Breakfast *
“As soon as the boys decided to separate, in the spring of last year, Nick and I had breakfast the next morning and had a musical discussion that went into the night,” said David Massey, President of Island Records, who had signed Nick as a solo artist at 10 years old and kept close ties to the family after they went to Hollywood Records.
“He had a clear vision, and it was an immediate decision what we would do,” Massey said. They, essentially, were forming “Nick Jonas,” a fully-realized contemporary album with interdisciplinary influences.
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“The project he wanted was something with soul, a rhythmic feeling that was coming away from pop-rock and really maximizing his voice,” Massey said.
“He coming away from the purity ring and coming into the young man he’d become.,” Massey said, referencing the famous rings the Jonas Brothers wore in deference to their chastity.
Nick was shedding old skin, and the world was about to see a lot more of his new one.
*Puffing His Chest*
The current incarnation of Nick Jonas arrived in July 2013, thanks to a harmless Instagram photo Nick shared with the goal of promoting his healthy lifestyle while living with diabetes.
“I never do this but… Healthy living and fitness update. Post workout picture. #diabeticinshape #2.0,” he wrote on a picture of an impressively defined chest and biceps.
Worldwide press covered the photo, completely skirting the diabetes angle and focusing on his physique. Jonas wouldn’t be the first guy in Hollywood who’s killer body helped propelled the success.
Take Taylor Lautner in the “Twilight” franchise, Chris Hemsworth’s undeniable likeness to the mythical Thor and, decades ago, the splash Mark Wahlberg made in Calvin Klein campaign that still resonates today.
So loudly, in fact, that Jonas himself made national news once again in October of last year, when he recreated the crotch-grabbing Wahlberg shots for Flaunt magazine.
“Nick, especially, was never uncomfortable during his purity phase and he’s not uncomfortable being who he is now,” said Rob Light, Nick’s agent, managing partner and Director of Music at CAA.
“I’m not saying other artists don’t do it differently. Some want to shock, some want to push that part of themselves away permanently. Nick’s just being him and you go for the ride,” Light said.
When asked about strategy within CAA’s walls for bringing Jonas along, Light was tight-lipped but did admit, “if there was one, early-on strategic thing we did — we really fought hard to not let him get labelled.”
Nick also took up with actress and beauty queen Olivia Culpo, compounding his image with a more adult romance. The pair present perfectly — no Twitter shade or club-going. This so-called new phase didn’t just manifest itself in abdominal muscles and good-looking couples.
It’s the DNA of the album, according to Massey.
“He wrote ‘Jealous’ in the first three weeks,” Massey said of Nick’s new album. “Compared to the other projects I’ve worked on, it was incredibly spontaneous. Then, out of nowhere, the TV show came up.”
*Fighting For the Breakout Role Departure *
In 2014, Jonas went up for the part of a young boxer in a dynastic California family, which would eventually become DirecTV’s “Kingdom.”
“I was a little hesitant to see him, not knowing him at all, just because of the nature of our show,” said Byron Balasco, creator and showruner of “Kingdom.”
“But he was just so damn good. He came in and auditioned and he was just one of them,” he said of the gritty pack of guys portrayed by the likes of Frank Grillo, Jonathan Tucker and Matt Lauria.
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“[There] was no trace of his other life when you saw him. He disappeared into it,” Balasco said, “he came back a couple of times for chemistry reads and quickly emerged as the best guy for the gig.”
What better metaphor than trading the purity ring for the boxing ring?
DirecTV
“He threw himself into the physical training, not just being in shape but fighting and the culture of the gym. There’s a lot of interior life going on. Nick as an actor does an incredible job of bringing a vulnerability,” Balasco said.
Jonas received positive reviews for his portrayal, and “Kingdom” was picked up for a second season — one which revealed that his lead character Nate Kulina is gay. Not only has he expressed pride over the narrative, he still holds the nearly 10 million Twitter followers he’s grown and adding a new sect of gay fans.
In the weeks before “Kingdom” premiered, Jonas appeared at several New York City gay clubs flashing his abs and sending patrons into a frenzy. Some accused Jonas of “queerbating,” or creating homoerotic tension to draw in the demographic, which holds $830 billion in spending power, according to a 2013 analysis fro Witeck Communications.
“He’s found the game he’s good at playing,” said Light. “He’s multi-talented, works hard and is not afraid to take some risks.”
*EGOT On The Horizon? *
Jonas is poised to walk into his future with permission from the industry and the marketplace to wear as many hats as he wants.
“I think you’ll see him as a live musical attraction, back on a stage in New York, you’ll see him acting in movies and not as a pop singer who crossed over, as someone capable of award winning roles,” said Light. “If he had his druthers, he’d be competing for an Emmy, Tony, Grammy and Oscar, and I don’t see why he couldn’t.”
On screen, “Goat” will give him an opportunity to explore atrocities in the American Fraternity system while “Scream Queens” will likely deploy him as quick-witted eye candy (name one heartthrob who hasn’t benefited from a part in a Ryan Murphy series).
The chart success of “Chains” and “Jealous” means Jonas’ attempt at soulful, sex-driven R&B passed a crucial test with consumers — not only is he convincing trying on a Justin Timberlake vibe, he’s convincing in spite of his Disney beginnings.
Through his hard work and commitment, native musical and dramatic talent, Jonas has a hold over entertainment that winds up the stuff of legends.
Like Beyonce. Or, as it turns out, like Nick Jonas.
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Pop culture is undeniably having its Nick Jonas moment: His soulful, honey-coated self-titled album has spawned two hits in “Chains,” just ranked at No. 13 on Billboard’s Hot 100 and “Jealous,” a Billboard Top 10 hit. He’s got a gritty cable drama in “Kingdom” and buzz-castings in Ryan Murphy’s “Scream Queens” and James Franco’s “Goat.” His ripped physique sparks an instant social media frenzy when he doles it out on Instagram.
But how did the littlest Jonas, the choir boy who politely played drums for Disney’s fever-inducing Jonas Brothers band, emerge from his siblings — and an entire category of squeaky clean hopefuls — to become a powerful, enticing force in Hollywood and music, all while retaining his legacy fans?
In essence, how did Nick Jonas become the Beyonce? TheWrap talked with top record label executives, Hollywood agents, TV showrunners and music experts to see how Nick Jonas executed the crossover, which has arguably launched him on a trajectory comparable to the likes of another former Disney Star crossover — Justin Timberlake.
*A Brief History of Jonas*
Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas, or the “Jo-Bros” as devotees branded them, hit career highs in 2007. Walked onto the Disney scene thanks to Miley Cyrus‘ own star-making vehicle “Hannah Montana,” the Jonas’ quickly became the idols of viewers 9-14, the channel’s plum demo.
Their 2007 self-titled album from Hollywood Records sold 1.8 million copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan. A follow-up the next year, “Little Bit Longer,’ sold 1.5 million.
“It was a slightly different time, seven years ago. The industry has changed in the way people absorb and discover music,” said Shirley Halperin, news director of Billboard. “But at their height, it was a huge success. It’s someone who could sell out arenas.”
The years following “Little Bit Longer’ saw various solo efforts from each brother, who unanimously maintained the band was still very much active.
Kevin tried his hand at reality stardom with “Married to Jonas,” an E! series that tracked his foibles with wife Danielle Deleasa that ran for two seasons. Joe toured Europe with Britney Spears and released the 2011 solo disc titled “Fastlife,” which sold 18,000 copies its first week.
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Nick himself joined forces with a band under the name “Nick Jonas & The Administration.” They released the 2010 album “Who I Am,” which moved about 150,000 copies, per Billboard.
Clearly nothing had resonated as strongly as their band of brothers, so it was a no-brainer when plans came together to mount a national tour in 2013. A pivotal moment came just two days before the opening date, an October 11, 2013 show in Pennsylvania — they called the whole thing off.
“There is a deep rift within the band,” a spokesman for the brothers said at the time. “There was a big a disagreement over their music direction.”
Michael Buckner/Getty Images for Vanity Fair
*A Game-Changing Breakfast *
“As soon as the boys decided to separate, in the spring of last year, Nick and I had breakfast the next morning and had a musical discussion that went into the night,” said David Massey, President of Island Records, who had signed Nick as a solo artist at 10 years old and kept close ties to the family after they went to Hollywood Records.
“He had a clear vision, and it was an immediate decision what we would do,” Massey said. They, essentially, were forming “Nick Jonas,” a fully-realized contemporary album with interdisciplinary influences.
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“The project he wanted was something with soul, a rhythmic feeling that was coming away from pop-rock and really maximizing his voice,” Massey said.
“He coming away from the purity ring and coming into the young man he’d become.,” Massey said, referencing the famous rings the Jonas Brothers wore in deference to their chastity.
Nick was shedding old skin, and the world was about to see a lot more of his new one.
*Puffing His Chest*
The current incarnation of Nick Jonas arrived in July 2013, thanks to a harmless Instagram photo Nick shared with the goal of promoting his healthy lifestyle while living with diabetes.
“I never do this but… Healthy living and fitness update. Post workout picture. #diabeticinshape #2.0,” he wrote on a picture of an impressively defined chest and biceps.
Worldwide press covered the photo, completely skirting the diabetes angle and focusing on his physique. Jonas wouldn’t be the first guy in Hollywood who’s killer body helped propelled the success.
Take Taylor Lautner in the “Twilight” franchise, Chris Hemsworth’s undeniable likeness to the mythical Thor and, decades ago, the splash Mark Wahlberg made in Calvin Klein campaign that still resonates today.
So loudly, in fact, that Jonas himself made national news once again in October of last year, when he recreated the crotch-grabbing Wahlberg shots for Flaunt magazine.
“Nick, especially, was never uncomfortable during his purity phase and he’s not uncomfortable being who he is now,” said Rob Light, Nick’s agent, managing partner and Director of Music at CAA.
“I’m not saying other artists don’t do it differently. Some want to shock, some want to push that part of themselves away permanently. Nick’s just being him and you go for the ride,” Light said.
When asked about strategy within CAA’s walls for bringing Jonas along, Light was tight-lipped but did admit, “if there was one, early-on strategic thing we did — we really fought hard to not let him get labelled.”
Nick also took up with actress and beauty queen Olivia Culpo, compounding his image with a more adult romance. The pair present perfectly — no Twitter shade or club-going. This so-called new phase didn’t just manifest itself in abdominal muscles and good-looking couples.
It’s the DNA of the album, according to Massey.
“He wrote ‘Jealous’ in the first three weeks,” Massey said of Nick’s new album. “Compared to the other projects I’ve worked on, it was incredibly spontaneous. Then, out of nowhere, the TV show came up.”
*Fighting For the Breakout Role Departure *
In 2014, Jonas went up for the part of a young boxer in a dynastic California family, which would eventually become DirecTV’s “Kingdom.”
“I was a little hesitant to see him, not knowing him at all, just because of the nature of our show,” said Byron Balasco, creator and showruner of “Kingdom.”
“But he was just so damn good. He came in and auditioned and he was just one of them,” he said of the gritty pack of guys portrayed by the likes of Frank Grillo, Jonathan Tucker and Matt Lauria.
*Also Read:* Nick Jonas Loves the Gays and the Gays Love Him (Video)
“[There] was no trace of his other life when you saw him. He disappeared into it,” Balasco said, “he came back a couple of times for chemistry reads and quickly emerged as the best guy for the gig.”
What better metaphor than trading the purity ring for the boxing ring?
DirecTV
“He threw himself into the physical training, not just being in shape but fighting and the culture of the gym. There’s a lot of interior life going on. Nick as an actor does an incredible job of bringing a vulnerability,” Balasco said.
Jonas received positive reviews for his portrayal, and “Kingdom” was picked up for a second season — one which revealed that his lead character Nate Kulina is gay. Not only has he expressed pride over the narrative, he still holds the nearly 10 million Twitter followers he’s grown and adding a new sect of gay fans.
In the weeks before “Kingdom” premiered, Jonas appeared at several New York City gay clubs flashing his abs and sending patrons into a frenzy. Some accused Jonas of “queerbating,” or creating homoerotic tension to draw in the demographic, which holds $830 billion in spending power, according to a 2013 analysis fro Witeck Communications.
“He’s found the game he’s good at playing,” said Light. “He’s multi-talented, works hard and is not afraid to take some risks.”
*EGOT On The Horizon? *
Jonas is poised to walk into his future with permission from the industry and the marketplace to wear as many hats as he wants.
“I think you’ll see him as a live musical attraction, back on a stage in New York, you’ll see him acting in movies and not as a pop singer who crossed over, as someone capable of award winning roles,” said Light. “If he had his druthers, he’d be competing for an Emmy, Tony, Grammy and Oscar, and I don’t see why he couldn’t.”
On screen, “Goat” will give him an opportunity to explore atrocities in the American Fraternity system while “Scream Queens” will likely deploy him as quick-witted eye candy (name one heartthrob who hasn’t benefited from a part in a Ryan Murphy series).
The chart success of “Chains” and “Jealous” means Jonas’ attempt at soulful, sex-driven R&B passed a crucial test with consumers — not only is he convincing trying on a Justin Timberlake vibe, he’s convincing in spite of his Disney beginnings.
Through his hard work and commitment, native musical and dramatic talent, Jonas has a hold over entertainment that winds up the stuff of legends.
Like Beyonce. Or, as it turns out, like Nick Jonas.
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Engility grants top execs new long-term incentives and retention awards
Engility Holdings Inc. completed its acquisition of TASC Inc. in February. And Monday the company provided a peak at the payout that the top executives will receive for closing the deal. Five Engility executives were granted both long-term incentive payments and retention awards, including CEO Tony Smeraglinolo and Chief Operating Officer John Hynes (the former CEO of TASC). The board approved the equity awards March 17 as part of a new 2015 plan that's part of Engility's existing long-term performance…
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Sports Awards: Tony Fry plays key role in North Staffs Special...
TONY Fry can rightly claim to have played his part in providing sporting opportunities across North Staffordshire.Fry has spent more than 20 years ensuring that disabled sportsmen and women are given a chance to fulfil their potential on the track, in the pool and on the football pitch.However, his long spell on the North Staffs Special Olympics committee came to an end in January – after five years as chairman – having been diagnosed with throat cancer.In a trophy-laden career,...
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‘Top Gear’ Host Jeremy Clarkson Fired by BBC For Assaulting Producer
After weeks of speculation, Jeremy Clarkson was officially fired by the BBC on Wednesday.
The ruling came after the “Top Gear” host was the subject of an internal investigation following an assault earlier this month when he got into a fracas with one of the show’s producers over the lack of hot food after filming.
“It is with great regret that I have told Jeremy Clarkson today that the BBC will not be renewing his contract,” BBC Director-General Tony Hall said in a statement. “It is not a decision I have taken lightly. I have done so only after a very careful consideration of the facts and after personally meeting both Jeremy and Oisin Tymon.”
Clarkson, who is infamous for his politically incorrect remarks, spent 20 minutes verbally abusing producer Oisin Tymon, before launching a 30 second physical assault on him, reported the Telegraph.
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The outburst occurred when Clarkson, 54, demanded steak and fries after a day of filming, but was told that the hotel in North Yorkshire, England, where the crew was staying, was no longer serving hot food.
The controversial host had already received a “final warning” from the BBC for using a racist slur during filming last year.
Since it first aired in the U.K. in 2002, “Top Gear” has grown from a straightforward show about cars into a global phenomena watched by 350 million viewers in 170 countries. According to the New York Times, Clarkson is paid about $1.5 million a year to present the show, making him one of the network’s most highly-paid employees.
Clarkson rose to public prominence as a presenter of the original format of “Top Gear” in 1988. From 1998 to 2000, he also hosted his own talk show, “Clarkson.” Also it first aired in 1977 as a conventional motoring magazine show, “Top Gear” was relaunched by the BBC in 2002 with hosts Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May, along with Test Driver mascot, The Stig.
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In October, Clarkson and his crew hit the headlines when they were forced to flee Argentina after being attacked by local residents for driving a car with the license plate H982 FLK, a suspected reference to the British victory over Argentina in the Falkland Islands war of 1982. Clarkson insisted it was a coincidence.
Other controversies that have occurred over the years include making homophobic comments, making a mock Nazi salute while talking about German cars, joking about lorry drivers murdering prostitutes, making fun of the Indian culture, and describing a Ferrari F430 as “special needs.”
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“Top Gear” airs in the U.S. on BBC America and has won a BAFTA, multiple National Television Awards and an International Emmy Award.
Jordan Chariton contributed to this report
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The ruling came after the “Top Gear” host was the subject of an internal investigation following an assault earlier this month when he got into a fracas with one of the show’s producers over the lack of hot food after filming.
“It is with great regret that I have told Jeremy Clarkson today that the BBC will not be renewing his contract,” BBC Director-General Tony Hall said in a statement. “It is not a decision I have taken lightly. I have done so only after a very careful consideration of the facts and after personally meeting both Jeremy and Oisin Tymon.”
Clarkson, who is infamous for his politically incorrect remarks, spent 20 minutes verbally abusing producer Oisin Tymon, before launching a 30 second physical assault on him, reported the Telegraph.
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The outburst occurred when Clarkson, 54, demanded steak and fries after a day of filming, but was told that the hotel in North Yorkshire, England, where the crew was staying, was no longer serving hot food.
The controversial host had already received a “final warning” from the BBC for using a racist slur during filming last year.
Since it first aired in the U.K. in 2002, “Top Gear” has grown from a straightforward show about cars into a global phenomena watched by 350 million viewers in 170 countries. According to the New York Times, Clarkson is paid about $1.5 million a year to present the show, making him one of the network’s most highly-paid employees.
Clarkson rose to public prominence as a presenter of the original format of “Top Gear” in 1988. From 1998 to 2000, he also hosted his own talk show, “Clarkson.” Also it first aired in 1977 as a conventional motoring magazine show, “Top Gear” was relaunched by the BBC in 2002 with hosts Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May, along with Test Driver mascot, The Stig.
*Also Read:* ‘Top Gear’ Host Jeremy Clarkson Tears Into Bosses: ‘The BBC Have F–ked Themselves’ (Video)
In October, Clarkson and his crew hit the headlines when they were forced to flee Argentina after being attacked by local residents for driving a car with the license plate H982 FLK, a suspected reference to the British victory over Argentina in the Falkland Islands war of 1982. Clarkson insisted it was a coincidence.
Other controversies that have occurred over the years include making homophobic comments, making a mock Nazi salute while talking about German cars, joking about lorry drivers murdering prostitutes, making fun of the Indian culture, and describing a Ferrari F430 as “special needs.”
*Also Read:* ‘Top Gear’ Host Jeremy Clarkson Jokes About BBC Suspension
“Top Gear” airs in the U.S. on BBC America and has won a BAFTA, multiple National Television Awards and an International Emmy Award.
Jordan Chariton contributed to this report
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Benedict Cumberbatch: Tony Hawk Was My Childhood Hero
Who knew Benedict Cumbebatch is a skateboarding enthusiast? The Oscar nominee is revealing that Tony Hawk was his childhood hero, RumorFix is reporting. Benedict actually likes all sports — that’s why he’s been named the host of the Laureus World Sports Awards for the second year in a row. The... Read MoreThe post Benedict Cumberbatch: Tony Hawk Was My Childhood Hero appeared first on RumorFix. Reported by Rumorfix 3 hours ago.
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Jake Gyllenhaal, Amy Adams Eyed to Star in Tom Ford’s Thriller ‘Nocturnal Animals’
Jake Gyllenhaal is attached to star in Tom Ford’s thriller “Nocturnal Animals,”while Amy Adams is in early talks to join him, multiple individuals familiar with the project have told TheWrap.
George Clooney and Grant Heslov are producing via their Smokehouse Pictures, though a representative for the company did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Ford and the producers are currently out to financiers, and they shouldn’t have a problem finding any now that Oscar nominees Gyllenhaal and Adams are circling the project. There are also offers out to Joaquin Phoenix and Aaron Taylor-Johnson, signaling that Ford has great ambitions for his follow-up to the critically acclaimed drama “A Single Man.”
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Described as a “story within a story,” “Nocturnal Animals” would find Adams playing a woman named Susan who receives a book manuscript from her ex-husband (Gyllenhaal), who’s seeking her opinion. The manuscript itself, which is titled “Nocturnal Animals,” follows a man whose family vacation turns deadly and a woman named Susan who confronts some dark truths about herself as she recalls her first marriage.
Ford wrote the script himself, based on Austin Wright’s novel “Tony and Susan,” and the famous fashion designer will also produce with the Smokehouse duo.
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Gyllenhaal next stars in Antoine Fuqua’s “Southpaw,” which is expected to pack quite the punch when it hits theaters in July courtesy of the Weinstein Company. He also co-stars in Baltasar Kormakur’s “Everest,” which climbs into theaters in September. Coming off his acclaimed turn in “Nightcrawler,” Gyllenhaal recently wrapped Jean Marc Vallee’s “Demolition,” which is expected to be released in time for awards season but could be pushed to 2016 if the actor’s fall schedule proves too busy to properly promote the film. He’s represented by WME.
Adams is a five-time Oscar nominee who will soon be seen reprising her role as Lois Lane in “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.” She’s also preparing to start filming the sci-fi movie “Story of Your Life” at Paramount. She’s repped by WME and Brillstein Entertainment Partners.
Variety first reported the news about Gyllenhaal and Adams, while the Hollywood Reporter broke the news of offers to Phoenix and Taylor-Johnson, whose potential roles remain under wraps.
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George Clooney and Grant Heslov are producing via their Smokehouse Pictures, though a representative for the company did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Ford and the producers are currently out to financiers, and they shouldn’t have a problem finding any now that Oscar nominees Gyllenhaal and Adams are circling the project. There are also offers out to Joaquin Phoenix and Aaron Taylor-Johnson, signaling that Ford has great ambitions for his follow-up to the critically acclaimed drama “A Single Man.”
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Described as a “story within a story,” “Nocturnal Animals” would find Adams playing a woman named Susan who receives a book manuscript from her ex-husband (Gyllenhaal), who’s seeking her opinion. The manuscript itself, which is titled “Nocturnal Animals,” follows a man whose family vacation turns deadly and a woman named Susan who confronts some dark truths about herself as she recalls her first marriage.
Ford wrote the script himself, based on Austin Wright’s novel “Tony and Susan,” and the famous fashion designer will also produce with the Smokehouse duo.
*Also Read:* Amy Adams Can’t Keep a Straight Face in Hilarious Cut ‘SNL’ Skit Spoofing ‘Love Actually’ (Video)
Gyllenhaal next stars in Antoine Fuqua’s “Southpaw,” which is expected to pack quite the punch when it hits theaters in July courtesy of the Weinstein Company. He also co-stars in Baltasar Kormakur’s “Everest,” which climbs into theaters in September. Coming off his acclaimed turn in “Nightcrawler,” Gyllenhaal recently wrapped Jean Marc Vallee’s “Demolition,” which is expected to be released in time for awards season but could be pushed to 2016 if the actor’s fall schedule proves too busy to properly promote the film. He’s represented by WME.
Adams is a five-time Oscar nominee who will soon be seen reprising her role as Lois Lane in “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.” She’s also preparing to start filming the sci-fi movie “Story of Your Life” at Paramount. She’s repped by WME and Brillstein Entertainment Partners.
Variety first reported the news about Gyllenhaal and Adams, while the Hollywood Reporter broke the news of offers to Phoenix and Taylor-Johnson, whose potential roles remain under wraps.
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