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Yahoo
05-08-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Zippy's Restaurants launches digital ordering platform with Bottle Rocket
Zippy's Restaurants has introduced an upgraded digital ordering platform, developed in partnership with Bottle Rocket. The move comes as the Hawaiian eatery expands its presence to Las Vegas in the US state of Nevada. The new platform is designed to improve customer interaction by offering a more streamlined and user-friendly experience when ordering food online. The collaboration with Bottle Rocket focuses on utilising its expertise in user experience, visual design and tech development. Among the features of the updated platform are a quicker checkout process, the ability to place advance orders for breakfast items and an increased number of food images to assist customers in making selections. The platform also offers real-time order tracking, integration with loyalty programmes and a refreshed interface for easier navigation. Zippy's marketing and communications vice-president Kevin Yim stated: 'This digital transformation is a game-changer for Zippy's. 'Our partnership with Bottle Rocket has not only delivered a superior ordering experience but has also laid a flexible, future-proof foundation for our digital growth. 'This transformation will significantly enhance customer satisfaction, streamline operations and ultimately drive our business forward by making it easier and more enjoyable for everyone to connect with Zippy's, whether they're ordering a Zip Pac or our famous chili.' The enhanced online ordering system is now accessible through the Zippy's app and Bottle Rocket client engagement and growth executive vice-president Matt Smith stated: 'Our approach centred on understanding Zippy's unique brand, operational needs, and, critically, their customers' expectations. 'By focusing on intuitive UX, [user experience], engaging design and a flexible MACH-based architecture, we've crafted a digital ordering platform that extends the Zippy's experience directly into customers' hands. 'We anticipate increased order values as customers discover the expanded ease and breadth of options available online, a trend Zippy's is already observing.' Zippy's Restaurants was founded more than 58 years ago by brothers Francis and Charles Higa in Honolulu. It currently operates 25 locations across Oahu, Maui and Hawaii Island, and its first location outside of Hawaii, in Las Vegas, Nevada, which opened in October 2023. "Zippy's Restaurants launches digital ordering platform with Bottle Rocket" was originally created and published by Verdict Food Service, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
Associated Press
04-08-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Zippy's Launches Next-Gen Digital Ordering with Bottle Rocket, Revolutionizing Customer Experience
DALLAS, Aug. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Bottle Rocket, a leader in digital transformation, today announced the successful launch of Zippy's Restaurants' enhanced digital ordering platform. This collaboration propels Hawaii's iconic eatery, which recently expanded to Las Vegas, into a new era of seamless, intuitive, and robust digital engagement, bringing the flavors of Hawaii comfort-food closer to its loyal customers and dedicated Zipsters, the name for the most loyal Zippy's fans. 'This digital transformation is a game-changer for Zippy's,' said Kevin Yim, Vice President of Marketing & Communications at Zippy's. 'Our partnership with Bottle Rocket has not only delivered a superior ordering experience but has also laid a flexible, future-proof foundation for our digital growth. This transformation will significantly enhance customer satisfaction, streamline operations, and ultimately drive our business forward by making it easier and more enjoyable for everyone to connect with Zippy's, whether they're ordering a Zip Pac or our famous chili.' The upgrade represents a pivotal step in Zippy's commitment to advancing restaurant technology and improving the overall customer journey. Recognizing the growing dominance of online orders, Zippy's partnered with Bottle Rocket for end-to-end expertise in user experience (UX), visual design, and platform development. The goal: to streamline ordering while authentically integrating Zippy's iconic brand and its deep connection to the Hawaii community. 'Our approach centered on understanding Zippy's unique brand, operational needs, and, critically, their customers' expectations,' said Matt Smith, EVP, Client Engagement & Growth at Bottle Rocket. 'By focusing on intuitive UX, engaging design, and a flexible MACH-based architecture, we've crafted a digital ordering platform that extends the Zippy's experience directly into customers' hands. We anticipate increased order values as customers discover the expanded ease and breadth of options available online, a trend Zippy's is already observing.' The new platform empowers customers to order their favorite local comfort foods faster and more conveniently online, via their phones, or in-store. Key enhancements include: This collaboration underscores Bottle Rocket's dedication to empowering beloved brands with transformative digital solutions that boost customer engagement and operational excellence. The new Zippy's online ordering experience is live now on their app and About Bottle Rocket Bottle Rocket is a full-service digital transformation partner that brings together visionary thinking and technical excellence to help you build what's next. With a global network of over 1,100 customer-focused crafters and specialists, we mobilize talent and resources in unique ways to ensure excellence and rapid value delivery at scale. From digital experiences to enterprise platforms, we align strategy with execution to solve meaningful challenges, accelerate transformation, and create lasting impact. Our comprehensive services span both Enterprise and Experience Transformation. Learn more at or reach out at [email protected]. About Zippy's Restaurants Brothers Francis and Charles Higa founded Zippy's Restaurants more than 58 years ago on South King Street in urban Honolulu. With twenty-five locations across Oahu, Maui, Hawaii Island, and Las Vegas, Zippy's is a beloved island institution. Its first location outside of Hawaii opened in October 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Zippy's is a unique three-in-one concept: locations are a combination of fast-casual take-out service; a casual full-service dine-in restaurant; and a convenient retail bakery. Many Zippy's locations are open until late at night, serving the comfort foods of Hawaii in a family-friendly atmosphere. Media Contact: Jana Boone [email protected] View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Bottle Rocket
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Wow. The 14 Must-Watch Owen Wilson Movies.
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." SOME PEOPLE ARE, to put it simply, balls of shining light. Those people exist here and there in our everyday lives, sure, but especially so when watching movies and TV shows. We're talking about the people who show up, and whether in a lead or supporting role, are someone we don't mind spending whatever time we can get with. For nearly 30 years, Owen Wilson has been one of those people. Wilson is best known for his work in comedy (starting with his debut role in Wes Anderson's Bottle Rocket), but through the years he's also shown an innate ability to handle anything from an action movie to a psychological drama just as well. He's a versatile performer who can do just about anything a director or a viewer might want, and always make it happen with his signature laid-back, likable charm. Even when he's playing someone who's kind of a dick—like, say, in Zoolander or The Royal Tenenbaums—there's something about the guy that we can't help but come around to. In his latest project, Apple TV+'s Stick, he comes around to a genre he's dabbled in before—the sports story. As a co-writer of The Royal Tenenbaums (which prominently features tennis) and a star of James L. Brooks's How Do You Know (where he played a baseball player), this isn't uncharted territory. But while Stick hits most of the familiar sports movie beats, where it shines is in centering Wilson—once again, he's just a guy we want to spend some time with. And if you're watching Stick (or anything else) and want to spend more time with Owen Wilson, the list below will have you covered with some of his best and most versatile appearances. Owen Wilson—along with his brother, Luke Wilson—first came to fame in Wes Anderson's debut film, Bottle Rocket. While Anderson's style would become much refined from here, Bottle Rocket is an indie comedy heist movie that perfectly puts on display exactly what both Wilsons are capable of. It's fun, clever, funny, and extremely formative to Wilson's persona as a screen presence. Shop Now Shop Now See the original post on YoutubeWithout doubt one of Wilson's greatest partnerships has come with Ben Stiller (a relationship that lasts to this very day), and their dynamic is never better on display than in Zoolander. The film follows Derek Zoolander (Stiller), an empty-headed male model who's at the very top of his game—until a "so hot right now" newcomer named Hansel (Wilson) starts to steal his thunder. Add in a hilarious villain named Mugatu (Will Ferrell) and a funny Manchurian Candidate style subplot, and you have one of the signature comedies of the 2000s. Shop Now Shop Now See the original post on YoutubeThe Royal Tenenbaums tells the story of a narcissistic family patriarch named Royal Tenenbaum (Gene Hackman) who returns home with life-changing news for his family. Tenenbaums is, to this day, one of Wes Anderson's best films—it's arguably the point where his style most clearly and without question came into full focus—and clearly provided inspiration for shows like Arrested Development and Succession. Wilson plays the vital role of Eli Cash, who is a lifelong family friend of the Tenenbaum family who grows up into a Cormac McCarthy-esque writer of modern Western fiction. Stiller, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Owen's brother Luke are among the many others in this impressive and delightful cast. This may be the best movie on this list overall. Shop Now Shop Now See the original post on YoutubeLook, we said Wilson and Stiller were one of the great comedy duos of the 2000s, and that wasn't a lie. Meet the Parents focuses on Ben Stiller's Greg Focker as he tries to win over Jack Byrnes (Robert De Niro), the deadly serious and highly skeptical father of his new fiancée. But that's not his only task—he's also got to compete with Kevin (Wilson), who's his fiancée's charismatic and highly-successful ex-boyfriend. The two, as usual, work some magic together. There are two other films in this series (Meet the Fockers and Little Fockers) with a fourth on the way, but for the purposes of this list we're going to have to stick with the OG. Shop Now Shop Now See the original post on YoutubeWhen Rush Hour became a major hit in the late '90s, replicating its success became a major priority. And so Shanghai Noon was born—and it's different enough from Rush Hour to still hold up pretty decently. Jackie Chan stars as Chon Wang (pronounced like "John Wayne,' ha ha) who is from the Chinese Imperial Guard and looking to save a princess—and is teamed up with a fun-loving cowboy named Roy O'Bannon (a perfectly cast Wilson, stepping into the Chris Tucker role). It's fun! So fun, in fact, that a second movie, Shanghai Knights came out a couple years later. Shop Now Shop Now See the original post on YoutubeWe said Zoolander was one of the signature broad comedies of the 2000s, and it certainly is. But part of the glory of Owen Wilson is that he's in more than one of the signature broad comedies of the 2000s, because Wedding Crashers is certainly that. Wilson and Vince Vaughn play a pair of attorneys who have an annual tradition: pretending to be people they aren't in order to get into weddings they were not invited to, and just have a ton of fun. Wilson and Vaughn's chemistry is for the ages, their love interests are played by Rachel McAdams and Isla Fisher, Christopher Walken is there, and you get a fantastic early Bradley Cooper performance as the film's villain. Truly what more do you need? It's a raunchy classic for a reason. Shop Now Shop Now See the original post on YoutubeThe Wes Anderson movies just keep coming. The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou is a movie about deep sea exploration, but at it's core its a story about a father (Bill Murray) and his son (Wilson). Come for Anderson's aesthetic and the movie's fantastic David Bowie covers, and stick around for a really touching relationship at the core and well-crafted characters. Shop Now Shop Now See the original post on YoutubePart of Wilson's greatness is that he can do a little bit of everything—and that includes voicing the lead character in an iconic Pixar film. Cars is a film about, well, cars, but Wilson plays the one and only Lightning McQueen. Lightning is stand-in for the typical hot-shot athlete who knows little more than winning and his own catch phrases before he needs to get humbled and meets a world-weary mentor named Doc Hudson (voiced by Paul Newman). There are three Cars movies, but the first remains the best, and a classic for all ages, to this day. Shop Now Shop Now See the original post on YoutubeFolks, we've reached the list's fourth and final Wes Anderson movie, and it's The Darjeeling Limited. The film features three brothers—played by Wilson, Jason Schwartzman, and reigning Academy Award-winner Adrien Brody—as they take a trip through India with one another on the anniversary of their father's death. It's one of Anderson's most touching and personal films. Shop Now Shop Now See the original post on YoutubeWhen we say Wilson can do it all, we mean it—and that includes fun/sad dog movies. Wilson's two most vital co-stars in Marley & Me are Jennifer Aniston and the adorable canine playing Marley. You know what you're going to get with this one, but damn if it's not effective! Shop Now Shop Now See the original post on YoutubeYou've got Wilson the comedy star. You've got Wilson the family movie star. You've got Wilson the animation voiceover star. And in Behind Enemy Lines, you get the chance to see Wilson as the action star, once again opposite the great Gene Hackman. Is this the greatest action movie ever made? No, it's really not—it's a pretty standard military thriller. But he can do it, and it's fun to see these two actors go at it. Shop Now Shop Now See the original post on YoutubeWith Midnight in Paris, you can add a bit of romance and magical realism to the Owen Wilson portfolio. This film, which won Woody Allen an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay, follows a writer (Wilson) who visits Paris with his fiancée (Rachel McAdams) and her family, where he becomes taken to long walks by himself. On these walks, he eventually finds a way to transport to the Jazz Age, where he meets figures like Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and more. It's a touching, sweet, funny movie about rediscovering what's important to you and feeling alive—and Wilson proves to be one of Allen's great protagonists. Shop Now Shop Now See the original post on YoutubeWilson got to work with another fantastic modern director named Anderson in Inherent Vice, Paul Thomas Anderson's 2014 adaptation of Thomas Pynchon's novel of the same name. And keeping with the source material, Inherent Vice is a trippy, psychedelic neo-noir, with another stacked cast. The film follows Doc (Joaquin Phoenix), a private detective who is looking for numerous missing people—one of whom is a dude named Coy Harlingen (Wilson). Shop Now Shop Now See the original post on YoutubeOK. Not a movie. But we're going to make an exception on Wilson's list to include Loki, which got the actor into the Marvel world for the first time as time-travel authority Mobius M. Mobius. Wilson is a a natural fit in the role, because despite not looking much like himself—Mobius has short, light, almost gray hair, and a mustache—this role makes fantastic use of his feel-good go-with-the-flow vibe. Wilson fits perfectly with Tom Hiddleston (who plays Loki), and every scene with the two of them together is just a delight. "He's the best. He's actually the best," Hiddleston told Men's Health in a recent interview. "He's one of the great men. I love that guy." We're going to have to agree. Shop Now Shop Now Shop Now See the original post on Youtube You Might Also Like The Best Hair Growth Shampoos for Men to Buy Now 25 Vegetables That Are Surprising Sources of Protein
Geek Tyrant
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Wes Anderson Reflects on His Filmography Like an Archaeologist of Emotion and Aesthetic — GeekTyrant
In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, director Wes Anderson talked about all 12 of the films he's made, offering a surprisingly introspective look at the method behind his meticulously designed madness. For over nearly an hour in the video below, he he talked about everything from his Texas upbringing and early friendship with Owen and Luke Wilson, to the unexpected helping hand of James L. Brooks that launched Bottle Rocket into the world. The filmmaker said: 'When you're writing a story, it often feels less like you're doing architecture and more like you're doing excavation–we're just unearthing it.' The video came with the note: 'Wes Anderson had made 12 films over 29 years, making his name widely known for his distinctive visual style of symmetrical compositions, vivid color palettes and unique camera movements. From his very first film Bottle Rocket to his great hits like The Grand Budapest Hotel and The Royal Tenenbaums , Wes Anderson takes a look at all of his films and discusses in detail how they came to life.' If you've ever been drawn to Anderson's symmetrical worlds and bittersweet characters, this video offers a peek into the mind where all those stories were gently unearthed. As a fan of Anderson's work, I really enjoyed this video video and the insights that it offers.
USA Today
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
We rank every Wes Anderson movie. How does 'The Phoenician Scheme' compare?
We rank every Wes Anderson movie. How does 'The Phoenician Scheme' compare? Show Caption Hide Caption 'The Phoenician Scheme' trailer: Benicio del Toro is a wanted man Benicio del Toro plays an industrialist with plenty of rivals and a plan to build a grand project in Wes Anderson's "The Phoenician Scheme." You know immediately when you're watching a Wes Anderson film. The signature imagery, the eccentricity, the wide camera shots, the usual suspects (from Bill Murray to Owen Wilson) – all are hallmarks of Anderson's cinematic work. And over the last three decades, the Oscar-nominated auteur has made movies about dysfunctional families, thieving buddies, an island of stray dogs, young kids in love, an adventurous hotel lobby boy and many more colorful personalities. In the filmmaker's latest all-star effort "The Phoenician Scheme" (in select theaters now, nationwide June 6), Benicio del Toro plays a wealthy businessman targeted for assassination, who makes his nun daughter (Mia Threapleton, Kate Winslet's daughter) the heir to his company and fortune. In honor of this quirky new work, we're ranking all of the director's outings: Join our Watch Party! Sign up to receive USA TODAY's movie and TV recommendations right in your inbox 13. 'Bottle Rocket' (1996) Luke and Owen Wilson star as friends who plan to pull off a bunch of heists before joining the gang of a criminal landscaper (James Caan) until one of them falls in love with a hotel maid. Anderson's first film – and the debut for both Wilson brothers – is rough around the edges but the talent potential for all three is there from the beginning. 12. 'The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou' (2004) Bill Murray plays the Jacques Cousteau-esque title character, a famed oceanographer and documentarian who seeks the jaguar shark that once killed his best friend. The very strange quest for his "white whale" even includes a love triangle between Zissou, a pregnant reporter (Cate Blanchett) and a man (Owen Wilson) claiming to be his son. 11. 'Asteroid City' (2023) The sci-fi dramedy is pretty out there, even for an Anderson jam. Featuring kicky period tunes and fantastic production design, the film stars Jason Schwartzman, Scarlett Johansson and others as parents of talented kids who gather for a science convention and are quarantined by the government when a UFO shows up. But that's only half the story, as "City" has a tale-within-the-tale that distracts from the narrative more than it deepens. 10. 'Isle of Dogs' (2018) Anderson pays tribute to Japanese cinema and the scrappy nature of underdogs in this whimsical stop-motion animated comedy. A dog flu leads a metropolis to banish pooches (voiced by Bill Murray, Edward Norton and more) to an island full of trash, and an orphan boy seeking his best friend befriends a grumpy stray (voiced by Bryan Cranston). 9. 'The Darjeeling Limited' (2007) A year after their father's death, a trio of estranged brothers (Adrien Brody, Owen Wilson and Jason Schwartzman) meet up for a spiritual journey/train ride through India. They bicker, fight, save some folks and seek out their mercurial mom (Anjelica Huston) in the Himalayas on a humorous but thoughtful trip of sibling reconnection. 8. 'The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar' (2023) There are worse things than a winsome Ralph Fiennes introducing Roald Dahl's beloved prose to a younger generation. Playing Dahl himself, he shares the story of Henry Sugar (Benedict Cumberbatch), a wealthy British man who schemes to see without using his eyes in order to win millions at blackjack − and instead, he makes a life-changing discovery. 7. 'The Phoenician Scheme' (2025) After his latest frequent brush with death, infamous arms dealer Zsa-Zsa Korda (Benicio del Toro) makes estranged nun daughter Liesl his sole heir. With Norwegian insect nerd Bjorn (Michael Cera), they embark on a plan to build Zsa-Zsa's grand infrastructure project but also anger friends and foes alike. While the absurd shenanigans are fun, the real joy is watching a delightful del Toro and refreshing Threapleton navigating the oddly heartfelt family reconnection. 6. 'Moonrise Kingdom' (2012) Young talent shines in Anderson's splendid 1965-set love story. The coming-of-age romance centers on two 12-year-olds – a lonely scout (Jared Gilman) and a troublemaking girl (Kara Hayward) – who run away to a New England island, with the scout's troop leader (Edward Norton) and girl's parents (Bill Murray and Frances McDormand) in hot pursuit. 5. 'The Royal Tenenbaums' (2001) Gwyneth Paltrow, Ben Stiller and Luke Wilson star as genius siblings who garner fame and renown as kids yet face lackluster adulthoods. Gene Hackman hijacks the movie as their estranged father, who shows up claiming to have terminal cancer in the bittersweet and drolly hilarious dramedy – which is, for many, Anderson's signature work. 4. 'Fantastic Mr. Fox' (2009) Anderson's first foray into stop-motion is his animated masterpiece, a brilliantly charming effort with George Clooney voicing the title character. Mr. Fox steals local food and produce to feed his family (including Meryl Streep as Mrs. Fox), but running afoul of three very dangerous farmers endangers his friends and his marriage. 3. 'The French Dispatch' (2021) An excellent ode to New Wave cinema and oddball reporters, the film follows three stories in the final issue of the titular journal, including tales of an incarcerated painter (Benicio del Toro) and a student revolutionary (Timothée Chalamet). And while he's barely in the film, Bill Murray is the beating heart playing the beloved French Dispatch editor. 2. 'Rushmore' (1998) Anderson's Hollywood breakthrough was this stellar coming-of-age comedy with Jason Schwartzman, in his film debut, as an idiosyncratic teenager who befriends a wealthy businessman (Bill Murray). Yet the pair become rivals for the affections of a widowed first-grade teacher (Olivia Williams) and engage in some great one-upmanship shenanigans. 1. 'The Grand Budapest Hotel' (2014) Anderson's most multifaceted film is this wonderful and wild gem with comedy, adventure, mystery, action, high drama and themes of war and friendship. Zero (Tony Revolori) is a bellhop at a famous European hotel who goes on the lam with his concierge boss (Ralph Fiennes) and falls in love with a kind baker (Saoirse Ronan) in a madcap story that also involves a rare Renaissance painting and the rise of a fascist empire.
