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28-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Les Dilley, ‘Star Wars,' ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark' Art Director, Dies at 84
Les Dilley, the Oscar-winning art director and production designer, has died. He was 84. Dilley died on May 20 due to complications from Alzheimer's disease, his family said. 'Les's legacy lives on in the many iconic films he helped bring to life for over six decades and in his family home he personally built as an homage to his work. His love for the motion picture business was evident to the very end. When he wasn't on set, he enjoyed constructing things in his workshop at home, playing ice hockey, and a good cup of tea. In addition to his incredible work ethic, quirky British humor, and love of life, he was a dedicated and loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to many. He will be greatly missed,' the family said in a statement obtained by The Hollywood Reporter. More from The Hollywood Reporter Marcel Ophuls, 'Sorrow and the Pity' Documentarian, Dies at 97 'Duck Dynasty' Star Phil Robertson Dies at 79 Mara Corday, Star of 'Tarantula' and Lots of Westerns, Dies at 95 Dilley worked on 100 film and TV projects over his 60 year career, with his biggest credits being Raiders of the Lost Ark and Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope, for which he earned Academy Award trophies for best art direction. That brought him on set to work with Hollywood directors like George Lucas, James Cameron, Steven Spielberg, Ridley Scott, Irvin Kershner, John Landis and Mimi Leader. Dilley was also nominated for best art direction for Alien, The Empire Strikes Back and The Abyss. In 2020, Dilley was honored with a BAFTA Award for his contribution to British cinema. Born on January 11, 1941, in the Rhondda Valley of South Wales. Dilley's family at the end of the Second World War moved to London. At 15 years of age, Dilley started his film career with a plastering and construction apprenticeship at the Associated British Picture Corporation, while also studying architecture and building construction at Willesden Technical College. At age 23, he was a plaster worker on the James Bond movie From Russia With Love and continued to work his way up the art department ladder as a draughtsman and then assistant art director on films including like Kelly's Heroes and Jesus Christ Superstar. In 1973, Dilley became an art director on Richard Lester's The Three Musketeers, and eventually became part of the UK team working on Star Wars for George Lucas, as Dilley worked alongside John Barry, Norman Reynolds and Roger Christian. Over the next decade, Dilley helped shaped the visual identity on enduring films like Superman, Alien, Empire Strikes Back, Raiders of the Lost Ark, An American Werewolf in London, Never Say Never Again and Legend. In 1985, he moved to Hollywood to work as a production designer on films like The Abyss, which was released in 1989 and directed by James Cameron. For that movie, Dilley transformed an abandoned nuclear power plant in South Carolina into a large underwater filming sets, wit the main underwater tank measuring 55 ft deep by 209 ft wide. 'The Abyss was the most challenging for me. It was over a year's worth of work, very long days with a few nights until 3 am, and on weekends the art department did not stop, so I was continually checking on the construction being done. I had worked with water on Legend, Never Say Never Again and Lucky Lady, so I had some experience with water, but nothing close to the scale of The Abyss. Also, my wife Leslie and I had the first of our four children during that film, so that made that time even more memorable,' Dilley recalled in a 2020 interview in Buzz. Other credits included The Exorcist III, Guilty by Suspicion, Casper, The Peacemaker, Inspector Gadget, Deep Impact and Men of Honor. In the 1990s, Dilley expanded to work as a second unit director on projects like Honey, I Blew Up the Kid, Diabolique, Pay It Forward and Cold Creek Manor. Dilley is survived by his wife of 38 years, Leslie Lykes Dilley, their four children, Sophia Dilley, Leslie John Dilley II, Ivory Dilley and EmmaJane Dilley, and a daughter, Georgia Dilley, from his marriage to Amanda Dilley. Dilley was a member of AMPAS, BAFTA, ADG, DGA, and SAG. Dilley was repped for his entire career at The Gersh Agency, by the late Phil Gersh, David Gersh and Barbara Halperin. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 13 of Tom Cruise's Most Jaw-Dropping Stunts Hollywood Stars Who Are One Award Away From an EGOT 'The Goonies' Cast, Then and Now
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20-05-2025
- Business
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Target Hospitality Corp (TH) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Growth Pipeline Amid ...
Total Revenue: Approximately $70 million for Q1 2025. Adjusted EBITDA: Approximately $22 million for Q1 2025. Government Segment Revenue: Approximately $26 million for Q1 2025. HFS and Other Segments Revenue: Approximately $44 million for Q1 2025. Workforce Hub Contract Revenue: Approximately $5 million for Q1 2025. Recurring Corporate Expenses: Approximately $10 million for Q1 2025. Total Capital Spending: Approximately $21 million for Q1 2025. Cash and Total Liquidity: $35 million in cash and $169 million in total liquidity at the end of Q1 2025. Net Leverage Ratio: 0.1 times at the end of Q1 2025. 2025 Financial Outlook: Total revenue between $265 million and $285 million; Adjusted EBITDA between $47 million and $57 million. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 3 Warning Signs with ASX:SKO. Release Date: May 19, 2025 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. Target Hospitality Corp (NASDAQ:TH) announced two multi-year contracts expected to generate over $380 million in revenue, showcasing their ability to support critical domestic initiatives. The company maintains a consistent 90% renewal rate since 2015, illustrating strong customer relationships and satisfaction. Target Hospitality Corp (NASDAQ:TH) has a robust growth pipeline, particularly in large capital investments focused on modernizing infrastructure and advancing technologies. The reactivation of the Dilley, Texas facility was ahead of schedule, demonstrating operational efficiency and readiness. The company redeemed all outstanding senior notes due in June 2025, resulting in an expected annual interest savings of over $19 million, enhancing financial flexibility. The government segment experienced a revenue decrease due to the termination of the PCC contract and the South Texas Family Residential Center contract. The reactivation of the Dilley, Texas facility will result in lower margin contributions through the second and third quarters of 2025. Maintaining West Texas assets in a ready state incurs carrying costs of approximately $2 million to $3 million per quarter. The timing of potential government contracts for West Texas assets remains uncertain due to administrative steps and funding requirements. The competitive market has led to a decrease in Average Daily Rate (ADR) in the HFS segment, impacting revenue. Q: Can you provide more details about the opportunities for idle government assets and what is driving the demand? A: Brad Archer, President and CEO, explained that there is strong interest in the West Texas assets, with several tours conducted, increasing excitement around the facility. The government intends to increase bed capacity by approximately 100,000 beds, and the West Texas facility is ready for immediate occupancy. The main delay is securing funding, but conversations indicate the facility is part of the government's acquisition plan. Beyond West Texas, there are significant opportunities to support government initiatives, and Target is well-positioned to grow this segment. Q: Regarding the Lithium contract, what is the current contribution and potential upside in the future? A: Jason Vlacich, CFO, stated that the majority of revenue this year will come from construction activities, contributing about $65 million with a 25-30% margin. The service part of the contract will kick in through 2027, with potential for multiple phases extending to 2040. Brad Archer added that the project is attractive due to its longevity and multiple phases, with GM already securing capacity for the first and second phases. Q: Could you discuss potential M&A or new asset considerations, particularly on the government side? A: Brad Archer noted that outside the government pipeline, there is strong bid activity in large domestic infrastructure projects. The data center industry is particularly promising, with significant capital investment and a need for services. Jason Vlacich added that many government opportunities do not require significant capital investment, and any required capital would be structured to protect Target. Inorganic growth remains part of the long-term strategy, but the immediate focus is on organic growth. Q: Could you provide a financial cadence for the remainder of the year, considering the Workforce hub contract and Dilley ramp-up? A: Jason Vlacich explained that the majority of construction activity for the Workforce hub will occur in Q3, with Q2 slightly below and Q4 minimal. The Dilley ramp-up will see margins bottom out in Q2, with full economics expected by September when the facility is fully operational. Q4 will likely be the best quarter from a run-rate standpoint. Q: Are your oil patch lodges locked into that market, or could they be repurposed for other uses? A: Brad Archer stated that while they are committed to serving the Permian Basin, they have repurposed assets in the past and would do so again if needed. They aim to maximize utilization of existing equipment before considering new purchases. Jason Vlacich added that the flexible asset base allows for quick repurposing, as demonstrated in the past with government segment growth. For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
