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Condé Nast Traveler
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Condé Nast Traveler
Where Was Nine Perfect Strangers Filmed?
The Alpine setting of the second season of Nine Perfect Strangers is a far cry from the California wellness resort portrayed in season one. This new season, currently airing weekly on Hulu, continues the unorthodox efforts of Masha Dmitrichenko (Nicole Kidman), who hopes to heal her unwitting guests using psychedelics. This time, she moves on from Tranquillum to a mountainside resort called Zauberwald. 'Masha is a person who has to evolve,' explains executive producer Bruna Papandrea. 'The move was a natural progression for her as a character, but also to be in this incredible environment and have her guests come there is a very natural story element that we always anticipated doing for a second season. What we felt was that a winter setting was both slightly ominous, but also incredibly beautiful and also luxurious.' To film season two, the cast temporarily relocated to Munich, where they lived for six months. Shooting took place around Austria and Germany, as well as on a soundstage. Locations included Salzburg, Hallstatt, Alpendorf, Leopoldskron Palace, and Gradonna Ski Resort. 'We really did get to do a lot of very cool bopping around to some crazy locations that I don't think we would have ever found ourselves in otherwise,' notes Annie Murphy, who plays Imogen, one of Zauberwald's guests. To film season two of Nine Perfect Strangers, the cast temporarily relocated to Munich (pictured), where they lived for six months. Getty Images On set, the actors became especially close, and Christine Baranski, who plays the wealthy Victoria, encouraged their bonding. In the series, Murphy plays Victoria's estranged daughter, Murray Bartlett plays former children's TV host Brian, Henry Golding plays rich kid Peter, and musician King Princess plays a struggling pianist who travels with her girlfriend Wolfie (Maisie Richardson-Sellers). Below, Papandrea, Murphy, and King Princess speak to Condé Nast Traveler about their experiences filming Nine Perfect Strangers. What vibe did you want Zauberwald to have? Bruna Papandrea: What we all really wanted was the sense of history, because Masha has history with this place and there is that incredible sense of the old that you get throughout Europe. But [it has] been redone to be very luxurious and very opulent. Soho House does it brilliantly all over Europe. That was one of our references for how you take something incredibly old and historical and update it and make it really beautiful and new. We wanted it to feel very warm and very beautiful, and to have elements of any luxury wellness retreat. To achieve a luxurious and opulent feel for the locations of Nine Perfect Strangers, the team turned to Soho House locations in Europe for inspiration, according to the show's executive producer Bruna Papandrea. Udo Kramer Was the exterior of Zauberwald an actual resort? King Princess: The exterior was Franz Ferdinand's hunting castle, Schloss Blühnbach. Annie Murphy: The reason we shot in Germany in the first place is because they wanted such a stark difference between season one and season two, and they wanted season two to be this beautiful snow globe-y winter wonderland. Then cut to it being the hottest winter on record for decades and decades. These poor ski towns that make their entire annual income from tourism, everything ground to a halt. In so many shots of us in our parkas and our hats and our mitts we're just pretending to have chattering teeth and we're sweating underneath there. Behind the scenes, the crew was there was shoveling like snow that had been trucked in and was slowly melting. But one day at Blühnbach there was the most glorious snowstorm—it's a scene where we're all snowshoeing. But then it snowed so much that we got snowed in and had to wait to be shoveled out.
Business Wire
23-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Foundation Medicine Expands Immunohistochemistry (IHC) Testing Portfolio to Include MET IHC Testing
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Foundation Medicine, Inc., a genomics company committed to transforming cancer care, today announced that it has expanded its immunohistochemistry (IHC) test offerings to include MET IHC testing using the VENTANA® MET (SP44) RxDx assay, now available as an add-on to comprehensive genomic profiling (CGP) test orders for patients with non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Using antibodies to detect specific proteins in tissue samples, Foundation Medicine's IHC test offerings complement its CGP tests and together support healthcare providers to make well-informed treatment decisions for their patients. Foundation Medicine's new MET (c-Met) IHC offering helps healthcare providers identify patients eligible for a first-in-class MET-directed antibody drug conjugate (ADC) for NSCLC patients with c-Met protein overexpression. With c-Met overexpression present in approximately 25% of NSCLC cases, 1 this newly approved treatment offers a promising option for eligible patients. Foundation Medicine's IHC test offerings include: MET IHC testing, which helps identify patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-squamous NSCLC who exhibit high c-Met protein overexpression and may be eligible for a new targeted treatment. 2 CLDN18 (Claudin 18) IHC testing, which helps identify patients with gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma whose tumors are claudin (CLDN) 18.2-positive, potentially qualifying them for a targeted treatment. 3 HER2 IHC testing, which helps identify patients with advanced HER2-positive solid tumors who may be eligible for a targeted treatment. 4 FOLR1 IHC testing, which helps identify patients with ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer whose tumors are folate receptor alpha-positive and who may be eligible for a targeted treatment. 5 Four PD-L1 IHC (22C3, 28-8, SP142, SP263) tests, which help identify patients who may benefit from immunotherapies; PD-L1 IHC testing has become a crucial tool for personalizing treatment strategies across various cancers, including NSCLC, triple negative breast cancer, cervical cancer, HER2-positive gastric/gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma, head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, and esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. 6 'IHC testing complements our high-quality biomarker tests, offering healthcare providers a streamlined, one-stop solution that empowers them to more accurately predict potential treatment selection and ensure patients receive the medicines most likely to work for them,' says Foundation Medicine's Chief Commercial Officer Annie Murphy. 'We are excited to expand our IHC offerings, including the newly introduced MET IHC test, which supports treatment decisions for certain patients with non-squamous NSCLC, a group that has historically faced limited treatment options and poor prognosis.' Foundation Medicine plans to continue expansion of its IHC test offerings and is committed to launching new IHC tests rapidly following FDA approval of companion diagnostic kits to minimize delays in patient treatment. About Foundation Medicine Foundation Medicine is a genomics company dedicated to transforming cancer care. We develop high-quality diagnostic tests that accurately identify the genomic mutations driving a patient's cancer, match a patient to the most effective treatment options, including targeted therapies, immunotherapies, or clinical trials, and monitor a patient's response to treatment. For more information, please visit us on and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, X and YouTube. Foundation Medicine® is a registered trademark of Foundation Medicine, Inc.
UPI
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Stephanie Hsu, Annie Murphy among Tribeca Festival jurors
May 22 (UPI) -- Joyride actress Stephanie Hsu, Schitt's Creek star Annie Murphy, The Nickel Boys author Colson Whitehead and Ferris Bueller's Day Off actor Matthew Broderick are among the jurors who will name the winners of the Tribeca Festival in New York City. "We're proud to welcome an eclectic group of jurors to this year's Tribeca Festival. Their breadth of expertise across genres will be instrumental in recognizing standout storytellers and honoring bold new voices around the world," said Tribeca Enterprises executive Nancy Lefkowitz in a statement. The festival, which runs June 4 to the 15, honors storytelling mastery across 15 categories. Jurors also include Jennifer Beals, Nia DaCosta, Ilana Glazer, Art Linson, Kyle MacLachlan, Mira Sorvino, Marianne-Jean Baptiste, Sheila Nevins and Alek Karpovsky. Winners will be announced during the June 12 ceremony.
CBC
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Annie Murphy and Murray Bartlett on why we love watching dysfunctional families
Social Sharing From The Sopranos to Succession, dysfunctional families have long captivated television audiences. There's a strange comfort in witnessing the messy realities of others. It evokes a collective sigh of relief that says, "Oh, thank goodness, it's not just my circus." This sentiment is shared by both Annie Murphy and Murray Bartlett, who star in the second season of Nine Perfect Strangers on Prime Video. This emotionally charged season hinges on dysfunctional families, including an uptight daughter (Murphy) looking for approval from her emotionally elusive mother (Christine Baranski) and a father-son duo (Henry Golding and Mark Strong) whose strained relationship is equally tested. Both Murphy and Bartlett, veterans of acclaimed ensemble casts (Schitt's Creek and The White Lotus, respectively), delve into the dynamics that make the mind-bending retreat drama so compelling in a joint interview with CBC Arts. For Murphy, the allure lies in the relatability of such issues. "You see that it's kind of a universal dysfunctionality [and] it makes you feel comforted and safe," she says. Bartlett suggests every family harbours its own unique brand of chaos. "I think even very functional families have dysfunction," he says. "When there's honesty about what goes on with family dynamics ... there's some sort of relief and just sort of identification with it in a way that can be quite healing in itself." This season, Nicole Kidman returns as Russian wellness guru Masha, bringing together a new group of strangers in the Bavarian Alps. The series also stars King Princess, Dolly de Leon, Maisie Richardson-Sellers and Aras Aydin. From the get-go, the friendship between Murphy and Bartlett is palpable. There's one particular scene involving a feisty kitchen fight between the two that sends them into laughter as they recall filming it. "This man is one of my very favourite acting partners I've ever had in my life," Murphy says, while hanging onto her co-star's arm. "We were lucky to click right away and to become good friends — and so that enabled us to be able to be really awful to each other in this scene." Bartlett echoes the sentiment, describing their kitchen kerfuffle as a career highlight. "When you have the opportunity to do such an amazing scene like that with someone who you love and respect, it doesn't really get better than that." Murphy, the Ottawa-born actress who lives in Toronto, delivers another memorable moment when her character, Imogen, channels an increasingly deranged Heidi (the Swiss orphan girl of Johanna Spyri's famous children's book) on a psychedelic drug trip. "That unhinged and over-the-top and chaotic [energy] is kind of where I find my sweet spot," Murphy says gleefully. She credits her playful dynamic with co-star Henry Golding for the scene's unsettling yet darkly comedic tone. "I love being able to just kind of go for it and be weird and so silly. And getting motorboated by Henry Golding — there could be worse things," she laughs. "We had such a fun time trying to one up each other in that scene. It was such a blast." For Bartlett, Nine Perfect Strangers offered the unique opportunity to explore the unusual relationship between his character, Brian, and Brian's puppet companion. "I've never had a chance to play a character that has a very close, kind of platonically intimate relationship with a puppet," he says. He found the challenge of projecting an aspect of his character onto a physical object, then developing a complex relationship with it "really amazing and fun." He also appreciates the depth and nuance afforded to Brian, describing his character's journey from brokenness to a form of healing as a "real privilege." "That's what you signed up for with this show. These characters are dealing with deep stuff. It's comedy, but it also has depth. And they're taking psychedelics, so it's going to get crazy. It's a great playing field for all of us," he adds. Reflecting on their experiences in successful ensemble shows, both actors offer insights into the "secret sauce" of creating compelling group narratives. Murphy humorously suggests "luck," before explaining that it's actually "good writing." She also credits the sense of connection she developed with the Nine Perfect Strangers cast during their extended filming period in Munich. "It became very apparent very quickly that the whole cast is just a bunch of real dorky theatre kids. So we just all bonded so quickly, and it's the kind of kindred-spiritness and friendship that really allows for a lot of chemistry." Bartlett brings up the importance of casting, highlighting the need for an "interesting group of characters" and actors whose dynamics will create compelling interactions. He emphasizes the value of diverse personalities coming together — as seen in the series' wide range of characters — to spark something truly great. Ultimately, the magic of Nine Perfect Strangers, much like other successful dysfunctional family dramas, lies in its ability to hold a mirror to our own imperfect lives. Through the compelling performances of actors like Murphy and Bartlett, the show reminds us that within the chaos and complexities of human relationships, we find comfort in the shared experience.
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sparkling Ice® Launches Two New STARBURST® Candy Flavors as Part of First-Ever ‘RED PACK'
Sparkling Ice STARBURST's runaway success in 2024 leads to continued collaboration and new STARBURST-inspired flavors Sparkling Ice STARBURST Red Pack Sparkling Ice STARBURST Red Pack Sparkling Ice STARBURST Red Pack Sparkling Ice STARBURST Red Pack PRESTON, Wash., Jan. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Sparkling Ice® brand, crafted by Talking Rain Beverage Company®, today unveiled its Sparkling Ice® STARBURST™ RED PACK including fresh flavors of the popular zero-sugar refreshment, formulated with colors and flavors from natural sources. The 12-pack of beverages unites two new Sparkling Ice flavors, STARBURST Fruit Punch and STARBURST Watermelon, with fan-favorite Sparkling Ice flavors Kiwi Strawberry and Black Cherry. Like the STARBURST-inspired Sparkling Ice flavors launched in 2024, the latest flavors capture the creamy taste of the fruit chew candy from the popular STARBURST FaveReds™ pack in the iconic tall, skinny bottle of America's #1 sparkling water. Originally envisioned as a limited time offering, the Sparkling Ice STARBURST collaboration has generated seemingly unquenchable demand. From January to March 2024, Talking Rain shipped 2.4 million cases of the new flavors, and yet consumers clamored for more. By April 2024, the demand forecast for Sparkling Ice STARBURST had already increased more than 300% from the company's original full-year projections. Not only that, but Sparkling Ice STARBURST was also the flavor line selected by 29.1% of new buyers. Heading into 2025, the new Sparkling Ice RED PACK is similarly poised to surpass expectations. 'We know that flavor fans are thirsty for innovation and nostalgia,' said Rich DePencier, Chief Growth Officer at Talking Rain Beverage Company. 'Combining these new Sparkling Ice STARBURST flavors with our core classics, Sparkling Ice Kiwi Strawberry and Black Cherry, offers the best of both worlds!' Just as Emmy Award-winning actress Annie Murphy has returned to the Flavor Lab for a fresh take on the Sparkling Ice 'Anything But Subtle' marketing campaign, the Talking Rain team is building on its fans' gushing enthusiasm for STARBURST-inspired flavors as it prepares to accelerate growth in the new year. 'Our retail partners are excited to add these new flavors to the Sparkling Ice STARBURST lineup,' said DePencier. 'We're tapped into the mindset of our consumers – what they love, where they shop and, most importantly, their desire to try new things and tell others about them.' The Sparkling Ice STARBURST RED PACK is already available on Amazon and will begin rolling out to retailers nationwide in February. The Sparkling Ice STARBURST Watermelon flavor will also be available as a single 17 oz bottle. For more information on Sparkling Ice, visit Rain, the makers of Sparkling Ice®, is a family-owned company based in Preston, Washington. Through nearly four decades of redefining the sparkling water category, Talking Rain has crafted a remarkable collection of full-flavored, better-for-you beverages, including the #1 sparkling water brand in the U.S., Sparkling Ice (also available in +Caffeine and +Energy). Talking Rain drinks have zero sugar, are enriched with vitamins and antioxidants, and come in a delicious array of bold flavors. Talking Rain believes in sharing its success to support healthy communities, personal wellbeing, and greater inclusivity. We live life in full flavor and believe the world should, too. For more information, please visit Mars, Incorporated is driven by the belief that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. As a global, family-owned business, Mars is transforming, innovating, and evolving to make a positive impact on the world. Across our diverse and expanding portfolio of quality confectionery, food, and pet care products and services, we employ 140,000+ dedicated Associates. With almost $45 billion in annual sales, we produce some of the world's best-loved brands including Ben's Original™, CESAR®, Cocoavia®, DOVE®, EXTRA®, KIND®, M&M's®, SNICKERS®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, and WHISKAS®. We are creating a better world for pets through our global network of pet hospitals and diagnostic services – including AniCura, BANFIELD™, BLUEPEARL™, Linnaeus and VCA™ – using cutting edge technology to develop breakthrough programs in genetic health screening and DNA testing. For more information about Mars, please visit Join us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube. Media ContactAnnie AlleyFirmani + Associates206-466-2713talkingrain@ Photos accompanying this announcement are available at: in to access your portfolio
