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‘The White Lotus' Fashion Designer Be Inthavong to Talk at Seriesly Berlin
The second edition of Seriesly Berlin, an event that focuses on series, running Sept. 15 to 18, will feature an appearance by the fashion designer behind the costumes of the latest season of 'The White Lotus.' Laos-born designer Be Inthavong, creative director at Jim Thompson, will speak as part of the panel 'Dressed to Impress: Fashion as a Narrative Force.' Inthavong's collaboration with the art department of the third season of 'The White Lotus' — filmed in Thailand — saw his elegant kaftans and signature textiles become integral to the show's visual language. More from Variety Sam Nivola Breaks Out: 'The White Lotus' Favorite on Getting 'Lost' in Character, Why Hollywood Must 'Create New Stars' and Getting 'Cut Out' of 'Maestro' Jason Isaacs Says 'White Lotus' Equal Pay Earned Each Actor $40,000 an Episode: 'Do I Mind That I Wasn't Paid More Than' Younger Co-Stars? 'I Never Work for Money' Sam Rockwell on Choosing His 'White Lotus' Leopard Underwear and Why 'Sinners' Made Him Believe Hollywood Will Survive The panel explores how designers and fashion brands use series as creative platforms, how product placement evolves into cultural currency, and how series makers can benefit from stylish, story-driven collaborations in an era where series set trends in fashion, interiors and lifestyle culture. The panel 'Storytelling 2030: Who Pays, Who Plays? Power, Platform, and the Price of Creativity in a Changing World' examines how the greenlight process now hinges not only on great storytelling but also strategic partnerships and navigating an evolving financing landscape. The panel features Benjamina Mirnik-Voges, VP original production, the Walt Disney Company Germany, and Sabine de Mardt, president of Gaumont Germany. In 'Nordic-German Co-Producing,' in partnership with Göteborg Film Festival, key creatives and decision-makers from both regions discuss opportunities and challenges in Nordic-German collaborations. Speakers include Miira Paasilinna, COO of Anagram Group and managing director of Anagram Sweden, who brings vast experience producing and selling international productions, like Disney+'s first Nordic original 'To Cook a Bear' and Season 3 of SVT's 'Thin Blue Line.' The panel 'Beyond the Usual Suspects: Reinventing Co-Productions' will tackle examples of co-productions between atypical territories, that signify a creative response to a demanding market, but also a response to a global audience's wish to see more cross-cultural narrative. Additionally, a case study about the show 'Drops of God,' presented by its co-producer and serial storytelling mentor Klaus Zimmermann, will spotlight the trilingual (English, French, Japanese) co-production between Apple, Hulu and TV France, winner of the 2024 International Emmy Award. Rahul Patel, principal analyst, Ampere Analysis, will provide data support in mapping out the market reality and opportunities for co-pros in 2025. In 'Stories for Tomorrow: How Collaborative Palestinian and Israeli Writing Transforms Television,' in partnership with the Albi Fund, Palestinian and Jewish creators from the fund's Shared Society on the Small Screen program show how collaborative storytelling can reshape how identities are portrayed and understood. They explore how art can challenge assumptions, foster empathy, and inspire change. Actor-director Yousef Sweid ('The Goat,' 'Between the River and the Sea,' 'Unorthodox,' 'The Spy'), 'Non-Issue' co-creators Nayef Hammoud and Gal Rosenbluth, program director Keren Michael, and Albi founder Libby Lenkinski share how their partnerships imagine futures 'built on complexity, curiosity and connection.' 'What the Heck Is a Queer Show?! Queerness in Mainstream TV,' in partnership with Queer Media Society, tackles ongoing challenges in queer representation on television. Speakers include Stijn Van Kerkhoven, creator and director of 'Oh, Otto!' In partnership with Fantasy Filmfest, the panel 'Building Fear That Stays With You: How Horror Works in Episodes' features Turkish director, producer and writer Can Evrenol ('Baskin,' 'Housewife,' 'Çiplak') and German director and writer Till Kleinert ('Der Samurai,' 'Hausen'), discussing how long-term dread, tension-building and mythologies unfold in serialized storytelling, enabling deeper character arcs and emotional horror. 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Officials unveil innovative highway structure designed for extraordinary travelers: 'They are lifelines'
Officials unveil innovative highway structure designed for extraordinary travelers: 'They are lifelines' Thailand opened two large bridges for vehicle traffic to allow elephants to cross busy roadways without the risk of injury or death, reported Thaiger. Of the bridges, Montri Dechasakulsom, director-general of the Department of Rural Roads, said, "They help ensure that wild elephants and other species can continue their natural journeys without danger." The crossings were engineered to reconnect wildlife corridors that are critical to the elephant herds in the Khao Chamao district in Rayong and the Kaeng Hang Maeo district in Chanthaburi. They are a significant milestone in wildlife protection for Thailand. The two-lane road was raised in key corridors in response to a number of fatal collisions resulting from the expansion of roads and settlements that destroyed the elephants' habitat and cut through vital corridors. Prior to the raising of the road, the animals had no choice but to cross it, resulting in injury and death to both humans and elephants. There were urgent calls from the community for better protection. The bridges are large, with ample room for the elephants to comfortably cross below. The new crossings will help reconnect the ecosystem and protect the elephants. Roads can significantly impact animal habitats and divide populations, making it harder for animals to find mates and maintain population numbers and healthy genetic diversity. This can often lead to a decline in animal populations. The bridge project in Thailand cost 587 million baht (just over $18 million) and is part of a large elephant conservation effort. The bridges incorporated stop areas for cars on both sides, allowing people to conveniently and safely stop and view elephant crossings, thereby minimizing the number of distracted drivers looking at the majestic creatures. This provides added safety. Allowing a safe viewing spot for drivers can help raise awareness that may garner support for further conservation efforts for the elephants and other wildlife. "These bridges are not just roads," Dechasakulsom said. "They are lifelines." Do you think America does a good job of protecting its natural beauty? Definitely Only in some areas No way I'm not sure Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the the daily Crossword
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Ben Fogle promises 'moving' New Lives in the Wild series
What you need to know about the latest series of Ben Fogle's New Lives in the Wild Ben Fogle has said the latest series of New Lives in the Wild is "unique and moving". The popular Channel 5 show is returning to TV on Thursday at 9pm after New Lives in the Wild aired earlier this year, with Fogle previously telling Yahoo UK to "prepare to be moved to tears." New Lives in the Wild tells the extraordinary stories of those courageous individuals who have quit their "normal" jobs to chase their dreams of living in the remote wilderness. Fogle said there are some "unique" stories in this upcoming series. There's Aleks, a Norwegian model who found happiness in Botswana. Yidan invited Fogle to see his simple life in Thailand after he left China. Then there's Rupert, who quit Yorkshire to transform his life and become a rice farmer in Japan. "It often takes years to organise [filming for New Lives in the Wild]," Fogle revealed on Instagram. Why Ben Fogle's New Lives in the Wild is so popular New Lives in the Wild has two fresh, shorter, series this year and it has been on TV since 2013. The presenter explained the secret to what makes the show so "enduring". Fogle wrote on Instagram: "New Lives in the Wild has such a rich variety of characters and locations. I have filmed nearly 150 over the last 13 years. In that time I have met homeless folk, preppers, hunters, communities and hermits. From the family that gave away their million pound wealth and moved to the desert of North Africa to penniless nomads. "I have met couples who bought plots of land for a few thousand euros to the moneyless man in Ireland. There are a mix of fortunes both financial, aesthetic and social. I suppose that is what makes the programme so unique and enduring. Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild (Channel 5) Ben Fogle's New Lives in the Wild series finishes on Tuesday with a trip to a poo expert. (Channel 5) "There are some people with whom each of us can relate on some level. The assumption and presumption that everyone is privileged is shortsighted and…….. presumptuous. The privilege comes not from where they came from but where and what they have found. "They are individuals who have chased their dreams and made it their own." What we know about Ben Fogle's New Lives in the Wild series 20 New Lives in the Wild has a lot of lessons for its viewers; Fogle said the show covers mental wellbeing, bereavement, insecurity, anxiety, sexual abuse, non-conformity, stereotype, PTSD, eco anxiety, poverty, financial insecurity, escape and redemption. Fogle's first adventure this series will see him travel to the African continent, Botswana where he will meet with a Norwegian model living in the desert. While there, Aleks introduces him to her adopted family, the Ju'/hoansi people, who have lived in Africa for hundreds of thousands of years. Fogle has come into her life at a time of change as Aleks has married the owner of a nearby safari camp. New Lives in the Wild has been moved to Thursday night slots but previously the programme has always aired on Tuesdays. Ben Fogle hits back at trolling New Lives in the Wild puts a spotlight on people who have chosen to go down a different path and live off-grid. However, the Castaway star shared he has to "block and delete a lot of angry comments" about the young women contributors on social media. Going forward Fogle has one request for this new series — that everyone doesn't judge and comes to the stories of the individuals with an open heart. He wrote on Instagram: "Young women who feature on my series always bare the brunt of online trollery. I have always tried not to judge a book by its cover. If ask you to do the same until you have heard the story." Ben Fogle's New Lives in the Wild airs at 9pm on Channel 5 on Thursday.
