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Edmonton Journal
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
LEAF NOTES: Wearing down Tanev will be focal point of Panthers' game plan
Article content To no one's surprise, the Florida Panthers are trying to finish the Leafs in each game by hammering the 8-ball in the side and corner pockets. Article content Article content In other words: Give Toronto's workhorse defenceman Chris Tanev a steady stream of hits. In Game 3, it looked like the cumulative contact might have taken a toll when Tanev disappeared to the dressing room for a few shifts. It turned out it was a broken skate blade and he completed the game. Article content Article content But when opponents such as Brad Marchand pay them such a compliment, it shows Craig Berube's team is gaining a new level of respect this spring. Marchand, whose overtime goal Friday prevented the Leafs from taking a 3-0 lead on the Panthers, was keeping the series in perspective heading into Sunday's Game 4. 'It feels good, but it's all about doing next game,' he told media in Sunrise. 'They'll come out hard. You saw how they prepared (two quick strikes in Game 3). They have the killer instinct right now.' When Marchand played in Boston, his team faced elimination five times against Toronto since 2013 and had the intuition to win them all. The Leafs generally shot themselves in the foot. But on his new team, the defending Stanley Cup champions, Marchand has seen Toronto up the ante, while citing the resilience each team has demonstrated in the series to date. The Leafs had two opening-minute strikes counting Game 3, all matches resulting in one-goal decisions. Toronto didn't fold after Joseph Woll let in a bad fourth marker in Game 3, neither did Florida fade after Morgan Rielly tied it. Article content 'That's part of why they're such a great team and what makes us a good team, too,' Marchand said. 'You don't sit back after you're scored on, you want a bounce-back shift. It's a pivotal point in the game when you can respond after a team scores. 'When you have two teams competing at the highest level that are deep, those (goals) happen. You focus on the little details, that's usually when those (follow-up) shifts are won and lost. You have to be prepared to manage those after they score.' RECOMMENDED VIDEO BAD BRAD MEMORIES The Leafs need not explain how Marchand has hurt them over the years in the regular season and playoffs. With just under a point a game in 59 regular season meetings, he entered Game 4 with 33 points in 31 post-season contests and five game-winning goals. It was those totals versus Toronto in a potential playoff meeting and a wealth of experience in the larger spring pressure cooker that made the Panthers want him as Boston entered a rebuild. Marchand was eager to come south, too. Article content The team's new post-win, home-ice tradition is to scoop up the plastic rats that fans toss on the ice and playfully shoot them at Marchand. 'It's a very easy group to feel at home with,' Marchand said. 'You notice the way these guys work. You have a lot of fun, build a lot of unity because of that. They've been through a lot of big moments (taking out Boston twice in the playoffs in addition to their Cup) and tough moments. you bond over that. I feel I've built some friendships in a short period of time.' LOOSE LEAFS New dad Marner didn't want to miss wife Stephanie's first Mother's Day on Sunday while away, but got in touch with her, his mom and his mother-in-law … Tanev revealed Sunday he's finishing off a business degree. He left Rochester Institute of Technology after a year to turn pro, then after a 10-year hiatus picked up studies during the COVID-19 pandemic break. Through an NHLPA program, he transferred his credits to Southern New Hampshire University and is completing online courses, one at a time … It was seven years ago Sunday that Kyle Dubas was named general manager of the Leafs, though he's now with Pittsburgh and Team Canada at the world championship … Listing those on Maurice's teams with playoff overtime goals against the Leafs before Sunday: Niclas Wallin, Jeff O'Neill, Martin Gelinas (Carolina, 2002), Sam Reinhart, Nick Cousins (Florida, 2023) and Marchand (2025). Latest National Stories
Gulf Today
20-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
Sharjah animation forum to feature 72 global speakers
The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) is gearing up for the third edition of the Sharjah Animation Conference (SAC 2025), an annual international platform where industry giants, creative talents, and aspiring innovators deliberate to shape the future of animation. Taking place at Expo Centre Sharjah from May 1-4, the four-day conference, organised in collaboration with Italy's Bergamo Animation Days (BAD), will be packed with the latest trends, cutting-edge technologies, and game-changing opportunities, offering endless possibilities for the future of animated storytelling. SAC 2025 will feature a stellar line-up of 72 international speakers, delivering 26 specialised workshops, 21 panel discussions, exclusive film screenings, and exhibitions. Attendees will also have the chance to connect with renowned directors, illustrators from leading global studios, and award-winning artists, making SAC 2025 a unique platform for collaboration, innovation, and creative exchange in the world of animation, reinforcing Sharjah's status as a hub for visual arts and a global destination for animation talent. Khoula Al Mujaini, Executive Director of SAC, emphasised that the third edition will serve as a global platform, bringing together leading figures in the animation industry to exchange expertise and explore the latest innovations in this rapidly evolving field. She highlighted that hosting the event alongside the Sharjah Children's Reading Festival creates a valuable opportunity for publishers and authors to collaborate with animation creators, paving the way for literary works to be transformed into engaging visual content that reaches wider audiences. She added, 'Animation is a universal language that transcends borders, cultures, and generations. This industry has produced iconic works that remain deeply embedded in the memory of audiences worldwide, demonstrating the enduring power of animation in crafting stories that resonate across diverse backgrounds. Through SAC, we aim to celebrate this remarkable art form, inspire new generations of creatives, and provide a space where industry leaders can connect, collaborate, and push the boundaries of animated storytelling. Recently, the SBA reaffirmed the emirate's standing as a cultural powerhouse with its participation in the 51st edition of the London Book Fair (LBF), at Olympia London. The fair, a key fixture in the global publishing calendar, brought together leading publishers, authors, and industry professionals from across the world, to exchange expertise, showcase their latest offerings, and explore new opportunities for collaboration. Sharjah's presence at the international event underscored its commitment to fostering international cultural exchange. SBA showcased the vibrancy of the UAE's publishing sector and the literary contributions of Emirati and Arab writers. It also strengthened ties between the region's creative industries and the global publishing community, highlighting SBA's initiatives to support the sector and forging new collaborations with international publishers. Commenting on the participation in the fair, Ahmed bin Rakkad Al Ameri, CEO of the SBA, said, 'Sharjah's presence at the LBF is a key part of its annual agenda, as the event stands as one of the world's most prominent cultural gatherings, reflecting the global literary and publishing landscape. Each year, the emirate's participation highlights its achievements in the cultural sector, driven by the success of the Sharjah International Book Fair, which holds the world's largest book fair title for four years in a row in terms of buying and selling of copyrights, reaffirming Sharjah's pivotal role in supporting the global publishing movement and fostering cultural exchange between East and West.' Sharjah's pavilion welcomed visitors and enthusiasts of Arabic literature, offering a curated selection of translated works in English. It also facilitated meetings between Emirati and international publishers to explore opportunities for collaboration. As part of SBA's pavilion, the Sharjah Literary Agency provided professional consultations on book marketing strategies and copyright protection. WAM
Sharjah 24
19-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Sharjah 24
72 international experts to share thirty secrets during 3rd SAC
Taking place at Expo Centre Sharjah from May 1 to 4, the four-day conference, organised in collaboration with Italy's Bergamo Animation Days (BAD), will be packed with the latest trends, cutting-edge technologies, and game-changing opportunities, offering endless possibilities for the future of animated storytelling. SAC 2025 will feature a stellar line-up of 72 international speakers, delivering 26 specialised workshops, 21 panel discussions, exclusive film screenings, and exhibitions. Attendees will also have the chance to connect with renowned directors, illustrators from leading global studios, and award-winning artists, making SAC 2025 a unique platform for collaboration, innovation, and creative exchange in the world of animation, reinforcing Sharjah's status as a hub for visual arts and a global destination for animation talent. A global hub for creative exchange Khoula Al Mujaini, Executive Director of SAC, emphasised that the third edition will serve as a global platform, bringing together leading figures in the animation industry to exchange expertise and explore the latest innovations in this rapidly evolving field. She highlighted that hosting the event alongside the Sharjah Children's Reading Festival creates a valuable opportunity for publishers and authors to collaborate with animation creators, paving the way for literary works to be transformed into engaging visual content that reaches wider audiences. She added: 'Animation is a universal language that transcends borders, cultures, and generations. This industry has produced iconic works that remain deeply embedded in the memory of audiences worldwide, demonstrating the enduring power of animation in crafting stories that resonate across diverse backgrounds. Through SAC, we aim to celebrate this remarkable art form, inspire new generations of creatives, and provide a space where industry leaders can connect, collaborate, and push the boundaries of animated storytelling.'
Zawya
19-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Zawya
72 international experts to share thirty secrets during 3rd Sharjah Animation Conference
Sharjah: With the global animation industry set to surpass USD 500 billion by 2030, the demand for fresh ideas, innovative technology, and visionary storytelling has never been greater. Keeping pace with this momentum, the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) is gearing up for the third edition of the Sharjah Animation Conference (SAC 2025), an annual international platform where industry giants, creative talents, and aspiring innovators deliberate to shape the future of animation. From May 1 to 4, the four-day conference, organised in collaboration with Italy's Bergamo Animation Days (BAD), will be packed with the latest trends, cutting-edge technologies, and game-changing opportunities, offering endless possibilities for the future of animated storytelling. SAC 2025 will feature a stellar line-up of 72 international speakers, delivering 26 specialised workshops, 21 panel discussions, exclusive film screenings, and exhibitions. Attendees will also have the chance to connect with renowned directors, illustrators from leading global studios, and award-winning artists, making SAC 2025 a unique platform for collaboration, innovation, and creative exchange in the world of animation, reinforcing Sharjah's status as a hub for visual arts and a global destination for animation talent. A global hub for creative exchange Khoula Al Mujaini, Executive Director of SAC, emphasised that the third edition will serve as a global platform, bringing together leading figures in the animation industry to exchange expertise and explore the latest innovations in this rapidly evolving field. She highlighted that hosting the event alongside the Sharjah Children's Reading Festival creates a valuable opportunity for publishers and authors to collaborate with animation creators, paving the way for literary works to be transformed into engaging visual content that reaches wider audiences. She added: 'Animation is a universal language that transcends borders, cultures, and generations. This industry has produced iconic works that remain deeply embedded in the memory of audiences worldwide, demonstrating the enduring power of animation in crafting stories that resonate across diverse backgrounds. Through SAC, we aim to celebrate this remarkable art form, inspire new generations of creatives, and provide a space where industry leaders can connect, collaborate, and push the boundaries of animated storytelling.'
