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Epoch Times
3 hours ago
- Epoch Times
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Journey Through Italy
In the fall of 1786, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832) left Germany. Under the pseudonym 'Filippo Miller,' the 37-year-old slipped through the Alps and embarked on a two-year odyssey in Italy. He described his travels in letters and diary entries, reminding readers about the importance of experiencing beauty firsthand. Goethe's Departure A portrait of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, 1787, by Angelica Kauffmann. Goethe National Museum, Weimar. Germany. Public Domain
Hamilton Spectator
01-05-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Former CMW president resolves ‘miscommunication' with buyers that led to legal action
TORONTO - The former president of Canadian Music Week says legal action he launched over what he characterizes as a 'miscommunication' with the festival's new owners has been resolved. Neill Dixon filed a notice of action in Ontario court in March against Loft Entertainment and Oak View Group, which purchased Canadian Music Week last year and renamed it Departure Festival and Conference. Dixon alleged the companies didn't live up to their side of the $2-million deal, but now says that was based on a miscommunication. With the spat over, Dixon says he'll attend the festival where he'll receive and accept a lifetime achievement award. The inaugural Departure event is set to begin Tuesday and run for six days, with celebrity speakers including pop duo Tegan and Sara, Arkells frontman Max Kerman and rocker Bryan Adams. A representative for Departure says in an emailed statement that Dixon and the festival owners are 'in complete agreement on the sale and transition of the business.' 'All parties agree that what matters is the amicable solution that we have collectively arrived at,' the statement reads. Loft Entertainment was co-founded by Randy Lennox, the former head of Bell Media and past Canadian record label executive. Oak View is a Denver-based company that recently opened offices in Toronto. The four-day CMW launched in the early 1980s and built a reputation as one of the music scene's leading industry events, hosting conferences, awards shows and live performances. Since buying CMW last year, the event's new owners have rebranded it as Departure Festival and Conference and expanded its scope to include standup comedy and technology. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 1, 2025.
Winnipeg Free Press
01-05-2025
- Business
- Winnipeg Free Press
Former CMW president resolves ‘miscommunication' with buyers that led to legal action
TORONTO – The former president of Canadian Music Week says legal action he launched over what he characterizes as a 'miscommunication' with the festival's new owners has been resolved. Neill Dixon filed a notice of action in Ontario court in March against Loft Entertainment and Oak View Group, which purchased Canadian Music Week last year and renamed it Departure Festival and Conference. Dixon alleged the companies didn't live up to their side of the $2-million deal, but now says that was based on a miscommunication. With the spat over, Dixon says he'll attend the festival where he'll receive and accept a lifetime achievement award. The inaugural Departure event is set to begin Tuesday and run for six days, with celebrity speakers including pop duo Tegan and Sara, Arkells frontman Max Kerman and rocker Bryan Adams. A representative for Departure says in an emailed statement that Dixon and the festival owners are 'in complete agreement on the sale and transition of the business.' During Elections Get campaign news, insight, analysis and commentary delivered to your inbox during Canada's 2025 election. 'All parties agree that what matters is the amicable solution that we have collectively arrived at,' the statement reads. Loft Entertainment was co-founded by Randy Lennox, the former head of Bell Media and past Canadian record label executive. Oak View is a Denver-based company that recently opened offices in Toronto. The four-day CMW launched in the early 1980s and built a reputation as one of the music scene's leading industry events, hosting conferences, awards shows and live performances. Since buying CMW last year, the event's new owners have rebranded it as Departure Festival and Conference and expanded its scope to include standup comedy and technology. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 1, 2025.
See - Sada Elbalad
14-03-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
TV Series "Al Amira: Del Heta" to Screen in Second Half of Ramadan
Yara Sameh Egyptian star Yasmine Sabri's TV series "Al Amira: Del Heta" is set to be screened in the second half of the Ramadan 2025 drama marathon. It is by the lyrics of Hossam Tantawy and composed by Moataz Amin. Based on a true story, the 15-episode series features a star-studded cast, including Nicolas Mouawad, Wafaa Amer, Hala Fakher, Abed Anani, Ezzat Zain, and more. It is scripted by Mohamed Sayed Bisheer, directed by Shery Adel, and produced by Maha Selim. Sabri participated last Ramadan with the TV series " Raheel" (Departure). The cast also includes Mohamed Kelany, Ahmed Salah Hosny, Samaa Ibrahem, Ahmed Beder, Ahmad Seyam, Ezzat Zain, Hager Al Sharnouby, Arefa Abdul Rasoul, Mai El Kady, and more. It is scripted by Mohamed Abdel Moati, directed by Ibrahim Fakhr, and produced by Phenomena Media Production. The series consists of 15 episodes and marks the third collaboration between Sabri and Abdel Moati after working on 2019's "Hekayti" and 2016's "Al-Ostora".
See - Sada Elbalad
20-02-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Iraqi Minister of Youth & Sports Inaugurates Int'l Youth Film Festival
Ali abo dashish Ahmed Al-Mubarqa, Minister of Youth and Sports in Iraq inaugurated the first session of the Iraq International Youth Film Festival. "Al-Mubarqa" stressed that the goal of the ministry is to integrate with all sectors to present the festival in the best image, pointing out that the philosophy of the ministry is to take the hand of the youth and put them on the path of professionalism. He explained that the festival is a great opportunity for interaction between filmmakers and youth, announcing the ministry's support for 12 short films, which was produced by the ministry to support young filmmakers. Jabbar Jodi al-Abodi, Head of the Iraqi Artists Syndicate said that the festival is not just a cinematic event, but a message of peace and creativity to the world that confirms that Iraq has an artistic voice and cinema, expressing his belief that youth are the pillar of the future and are capable of creativity. Khalid Al-Zahraw, Director of the Iraqi Film Festival said that the film industry needs both experts and youth, and that the festival is a partnership between the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the youth itself. Al-Zahraw revealed that the festival includes 71 feature films, documentaries and short films, and offers four main awards. He added that the festival offers 6 grants from the Ministry of Youth and Sports for film projects. The festival was opened by musician Youssef Abbas, who presented a piece entitled "Departure" and dedicated it to the youth. A number of Iraqi critics were also present, including Qais Qaim and Alaa Mofarji and others, as well as a number of officials from the Iraqi Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Youth and Sports. The festival witnesses a distinguished Egyptian participation through a number of Egyptian films and a large artistic presence. The red carpet of the first session of the Iraq International Youth Film Festival witnessed the attendance of Egyptian stars Lekaa El-Khamissi, Dalia Mustafa and Ahmed Shaker Abdel Latif, producer Mohamed El-Adl and international oud player Youssef Abbas and a number of Egyptian media personnel, journalists and critics, including Nahed Salah and Rabab El-Sherif. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival
