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'ONE OF ONE' Film and Book Offer Intimate Glimpse Into Naito Family Legacy
'ONE OF ONE' Film and Book Offer Intimate Glimpse Into Naito Family Legacy

Hypebeast

time7 hours ago

  • Automotive
  • Hypebeast

'ONE OF ONE' Film and Book Offer Intimate Glimpse Into Naito Family Legacy

Summary Springmaker Films has announced the release of One of One, a feature-length documentary uncovering the story ofNaito Auto Engineering, a family-run restoration shop in Tokyo that has quietly become one of Japan's best-kept secrets. The film premieres September 1, 2025, on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Google Play and Vudu. Founded in the aftermath of WWII by Shinichi Naito, a self-taught mechanic who once worked on bomber planes, the workshop has thrived under the leadership of his son Masao, who transformed it into an internationally renowned destination for classic car restoration. From Porsches and Ferraris to Lotus and Alfa Romeos, the Naito family has built its reputation on meticulous craftsmanship and an unshakable dedication to detail. Directed by first-time filmmakerBen Bertucci, the 85-minute documentary combines new footage from Tokyo's backstreets and expressways with the family's archival film and photographs. It explores Masao's looming retirement and the question of whether the next generation can preserve both the artistry and unity of the family legacy. Alongside the film, a limited-edition companion book was created and is available forpre-ordernow. The 250-page hardcover expands the story through unseen workshop moments and Bertucci's raw, intimate photography, offering readers a deeper look into the Naitos' generational journey. See the official trailer for ONE OF ONE below:

Dallas Stars Assign Two Prospects To AHL
Dallas Stars Assign Two Prospects To AHL

Yahoo

time09-05-2025

  • Sport
  • Yahoo

Dallas Stars Assign Two Prospects To AHL

The Dallas Stars have assigned forward Emil Hemming and defenseman Tristan Bertucci from the OHL's Barrie Colts to the Texas Stars, it was reported earlier this week. Hemming, a 2024 first round pick of the Stars, just wrapped up his first season of North American hockey with the Colts, scoring 18 goals and adding 30 assists for 48 points in 60 regular season games. With the Colts having made it to the OHL's Eastern Conference Finals, Hemming was also a major contributor in the playoffs, putting up eight goals and 15 points in 16 games. Before making the jump to the Colts, Hemming spent last season splitting time between the top Finnish junior league (U20 SM-sarja) and Finland's top pro league (Liiga), putting up a combined 29 points in 53 regular season games. A 2023 second round pick of the Stars, Bertucci just finished up his fourth season in the OHL and first with the Colts, collecting seven goals and 30 assists for 37 points in 52 regular season games. In 16 playoff games with the Colts, Bertucci was a major difference maker, putting up four goals and 18 points. Across 238 career OHL regular season games with the Colts and the Flint Firebirds, Bertucci has compiled 29 goals and 115 assists for 144 points. With both players having joined the Stars, Texas adds two major players to their playoff lineup. They can both create plays with the puck on their stick and will be solid pros when they both make the jump full time.

Beloved Italian restaurant chain abruptly shuts 30% of locations
Beloved Italian restaurant chain abruptly shuts 30% of locations

Daily Mail​

time30-04-2025

  • Business
  • Daily Mail​

Beloved Italian restaurant chain abruptly shuts 30% of locations

A family-favorite restaurant has closed a group of stores after filing its third bankruptcy in five years. Bertucci's, the Massachusetts-based Italian restaurant chain known for its brick oven pizzas and family-friendly atmosphere, has closed nearly a third of its stores across the state. The company recently shut down four locations — in Braintree, Mansfield, North Andover, and Norwood — according to updates on its website, dwindling its state-wide headcount from 14 to 10. It just won the People's Choice Award at the 2024 Boston Pizza Festival. But several restaurants encountered financial stress after the company took home the prize. 'Thank you for your loyalty and support all these years,' a notice hanging outside of the restaurant's former Braintree location says, and pointed diners toward still-operating locations in Hingham and West Roxbury. The closures mark another chapter in a turbulent stretch for Bertucci's, which has now filed for bankruptcy three times in just five years. Bertucci's first entered bankruptcy in 2018, slashing its footprint in half from 56 restaurants down to 28. A second filing came in 2022, after pandemic supply chain disruptions squeezed operations. This year, Bertucci's filed for bankruptcy a third time. Just fifteen locations remain, with a smattering of restaurants in Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. This isn't the end for the chain. It opened a fast-casual offshoot of the famous pizza shop called Bertucci's Pronto in Boston earlier this month. 'The Bertucci's you know and love is here to stay as well, just with a few less locations for now,' the company said. In its bankruptcy filing, the company pinned the health of its business on the success of the new platform. It also said remaining stores remain profitable. But for the closing locations, the restaurant chain cited rising costs, lower consumer confidence, and a tougher economy for its latest collapse. 'On April 24, 2025, Bertucci's filed bankruptcy with the goal of promptly reorganizing its business for a sustainable and successful future,' the company wrote in the filing. 'Consistent with numerous other recent restaurant brand bankruptcies, consumer demand has shifted away from legacy casual-dining brands.' Bertucci's bankruptcy tracks closely with a broader shakeout in the sector. Multiple casual dining brands — including Red Lobster, Hooters , TGI Fridays , On The Border , and Roti — have all filed for bankruptcy in the past year. Meanwhile, other restaurant staples, like Denny's, Applebee's, Outback Steakhouse, and Cracker Barrel have all reported shrinking sales estimates at the start of 2025. Chains are facing two main issues: their costs to operate keep increasing, while inflation-stressed middle-income consumers are cutting back on restaurant spending. To confront the financial strain, multiple chains have rolled out fast-casual spinoffs of their menus. Golden Corral and Perkins both launched scaled back versions of their restaurants to entice value-seeking diners. The initial response to the fast-casual rollouts has been mixed. Bloomin' Brands, the parent company of Outback Steakhouse, has already scaled down its remodeling efforts .

Beloved Italian restaurant chain abruptly shuts 30% of its locations
Beloved Italian restaurant chain abruptly shuts 30% of its locations

Daily Mail​

time29-04-2025

  • Business
  • Daily Mail​

Beloved Italian restaurant chain abruptly shuts 30% of its locations

A family-favorite restaurant has closed a group of stores after filing its third bankruptcy in five years. Bertucci's, the Massachusetts-based Italian restaurant chain known for its brick oven pizzas and family-friendly atmosphere, has closed nearly a third of its stores across the state. The company recently shut down four locations — in Braintree, Mansfield, North Andover, and Norwood — according to updates on its website, dwindling its state-wide headcount from 14 to 10. It just won the People's Choice Award at the 2024 Boston Pizza Festival. But several restaurants encountered financial stress after the company took home the prize. 'Thank you for your loyalty and support all these years,' a notice hanging outside of the restaurant's former Braintree location says, and pointed diners toward still-operating locations in Hingham and West Roxbury. The closures mark another chapter in a turbulent stretch for Bertucci's, which has now filed for bankruptcy three times in just five years. Bertucci's first entered bankruptcy in 2018, slashing its footprint in half from 56 restaurants down to 28. A second filing came in 2022, after pandemic supply chain disruptions squeezed operations. This year, Bertucci's filed for bankruptcy a third time. Just fifteen locations remain, with a smattering of restaurants in Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. This isn't the end for the chain. It opened a fast-casual offshoot of the famous pizza shop called Bertucci's Pronto in Boston earlier this month. 'The Bertucci's you know and love is here to stay as well, just with a few less locations for now,' the company said. In its bankruptcy filing, the company pinned the health of its business on the success of the new platform. It also said remaining stores remain profitable. But for the closing locations, the restaurant chain cited rising costs, lower consumer confidence, and a tougher economy for its latest collapse. 'On April 24, 2025, Bertucci's filed bankruptcy with the goal of promptly reorganizing its business for a sustainable and successful future,' the company wrote in the filing. 'Consistent with numerous other recent restaurant brand bankruptcies, consumer demand has shifted away from legacy casual-dining brands.' Bertucci's bankruptcy tracks closely with a broader shakeout in the sector. Multiple casual dining brands — including Red Lobster, Hooters, TGI Fridays, On The Border, and Roti — have all filed for bankruptcy in the past year. Meanwhile, other restaurant staples, like Denny's, Applebee's, Outback Steakhouse, and Cracker Barrel have all reported shrinking sales estimates at the start of 2025. Chains are facing two main issues: their costs to operate keep increasing, while inflation-stressed middle-income consumers are cutting back on restaurant spending. To confront the financial strain, multiple chains have rolled out fast-casual spinoffs of their menus. Golden Corral and Perkins both launched scaled back versions of their restaurants to entice value-seeking diners.

Bertucci's closes 4 restaurants in Massachusetts as it files for bankruptcy again
Bertucci's closes 4 restaurants in Massachusetts as it files for bankruptcy again

CBS News

time25-04-2025

  • Business
  • CBS News

Bertucci's closes 4 restaurants in Massachusetts as it files for bankruptcy again

Bertucci's has closed four restaurants in Massachusetts as it files for bankruptcy for the third time since 2018. The Northboro-based Italian chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Florida. In court documents, the company says its assets and liabilities range between $10 million and $50 million. Bertucci's previously filed for bankruptcy in 2018 and 2022. "On April 24, 2025, Bertucci's filed bankruptcy with the goal of promptly reorganizing its business for a sustainable and successful future," Bertucci's said in a statement. "Consistent with numerous other recent restaurant brand bankruptcies, consumer demand has shifted away from legacy casual-dining brands." Bertucci's closes 4 restaurants in Massachusetts Bertucci's website now only lists 10 Massachusetts locations. As recently as Wednesday, its website listed 14 locations, according to a snapshot from the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine. The closed restaurants are in Braintree, Mansfield, North Andover and Norwood. Customers who call those restaurants are greeted by a recorded message. "Unfortunately this location has permanently closed," the message states. "We would like to thank our loyal guests for their support and patronage throughout the years." The locations still listed as open on Bertucci's website are in Boston, Chelmsford, Chestnut Hill, Framingham, Hingham, Medford, Newton, Reading, Waltham and Westboro. There are also a handful of Bertucci's locations left in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Connecticut, Delaware and Virginia. Bertucci's opened its first restaurant in Somerville in 1981 and had 80 locations as recently as 2018. Bertucci's Pronto opens in Boston As more of its traditional restaurants close, Bertucci's this week just opened a new fast-casual spinoff restaurant in Boston. Bertucci's Pronto on Tremont Street has a 34-seat dining room, but is catering to diners on-the-go with pizza available by the slice, as well as salads and sandwiches. "For Bertucci's longstanding and loyal patrons, the Bertucci's you know and love is here to stay as well, just with a few less locations for now," the company said.

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