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San Francisco Chronicle
4 days ago
- Business
- San Francisco Chronicle
L.A.'s most famous doughnut spot is opening in the Bay Area
Randy's Donuts, the instantly recognizable Los Angeles chain known for its original location's gargantuan sign and a multitude of doughnut flavors, is opening its first Bay Area shop. The 73-year-old brand will arrive in the region with an outpost in Santa Clara, at 2595 Homestead Rd., SFGate first reported. (The Chronicle and SFGate are both owned by Hearst but operate independently). Adeel Siddiqui, owner of Bay Area Indian restaurant mini chain Port of Peri Peri for the last 17 years, confirmed the news to the Chronicle. He is working with two other partners under the franchise group Sweet Rings LLC. The plan is to operate this and another three locations planned for Fremont, San Jose and Redwood City; If all goes well, the new location will serve its treats in the third quarter of the year. 'We're so excited to be the first to bring Randy's Donuts to the Bay Area,' he said. Randy's is opening just a stone's throw away from Stan's Donuts, the South Bay's venerable doughnut specialist, featured on the Chronicle's top doughnut list, which is located at 2628 Homestead Rd. Commentators on Reddit were quick to make the connection, but expressed hope that the two shops could coexist.' Given that Stan's has been around for a very long time and is very very popular (best glazed donuts you've ever eaten), fingers crossed they'll be fine,' one Reddit user wrote. Siddiqui believes the Bay Area is the perfect place for Randy's. He points to strong companies in the tech industry and a large, diverse population as promising signs. Randy's, whose 35-foot tall donut sign has graced the silver screen in films such as 'Mars Attacks,' 'Dope' and 'Iron Man 2,' also has an allure that Siddiqui, like others, can't resist. 'The original has become a destination. People everywhere know about it,' he said. But there are currently no plans to install a similar sign atop the building, a former KFC location. The Bay Area has been expecting Randy's Donuts' arrival since owner Mark Kelegian bought what was then a few, but popular drive-thrus. In 2019 he told the Chronicle he was thinking of opening 10 locations in the region, but did not specify when and where. Today, Randy's is on an expansion tear. New franchises have settled into San Diego, Las Vegas and abroad into Japan, the Philippines, Saudi Arabia and South Korea. Is San Francisco due for a Randy's location? Siddiqui says he is focused on getting the first locations right. But looking ahead, his answer is very certain: 'Absolutely,' he said.
Indian Express
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Denzel Washignton and Spike Lee reunite for Highest 2 Lowest, featuring ASAP Rocky and Jeffrey Wright. Watch teaser
Veteran actor Denzel Washington and legendary director Spike Lee are reuniting after 19 years for a film titled Highest 2 Lowest, produced by A24. The studio released a teaser on Monday, sparking excitement among fans and admirers eager to see the outcome of this powerful collaboration. Led by Denzel, the cast of the film also includes Academy Award nominee Jeffrey Wright, Ilfenesh Hadera, Jose Baez, and hip-hop artistes ASAP Rocky and Ice Spice. Although this will mark Ice Spice's Hollywood debut, Rocky has already featured in several films and documentaries, such as Dope (2015) and Zoolander 2 (2016). The teaser of Highest 2 Lowest opens with a visual of the Brooklyn Bridge while a dialogue by Denzel Washington plays in the background. He says, 'There is more to life than just making money. There's integrity – what you stand for, what you actually believe.' While the dialogue runs, titles of previous films that Denzel and Spike have worked on keep running, such as An Inside Man (2009), Mo Better Blues (1990), Malcolm X (1992) and He Got Game (1998). WATCH | The Smashing Machine trailer: Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is battered and bruised in Mark Kerr biopic A montage plays, showing Denzel's character in a series of contrasting moments, as his voiceover reflects on the pursuit of success and the chaos that often follows. He poses a series of pointed questions: 'Can you handle the mayhem? Can you handle the money? Can you handle the success? Can you handle the failures? Can you handle the lovers? Can you handle the memes? And can you handle everything that is in between?' Though Spike Lee has firmly established himself as one of the greats, he faces a significant challenge with this project. Highest 2 Lowest is a remake of the 1963 Japanese classic High and Low, directed by the legendary Akira Kurosawa. Lee now takes on the task of capturing that same intensity and depth, reimagining the story against the backdrop of New York City. The film will release in select theatres on August 22 and will be available to stream on Apple TV+.
The Hindu
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Spike Lee reveals how a meme led to A$AP Rocky's casting in ‘Highest 2 Lowest'
Acclaimed director Spike Lee has revealed that he cast A$AP Rocky in his upcoming film Highest 2 Lowest after seeing a meme comparing the rapper to his co-star Denzel Washington. As per Deadline, in a recent interview, Lee shared that he stumbled upon the meme on Instagram four or five years ago, which sparked his interest in casting Rocky in the film. Lee recalled, "What's funny is that I was looking at Instagram four or five years ago and people were saying that A$AP looked like he's Denzel's son," as quoted by Deadline. He added that the meme comparison was actually used in the film, highlighting the interesting dynamic between the two leads. Rocky's role in Highest 2 Lowest marks another significant project for the rapper, who made his on-screen debut in 2015's Dope and most recently starred in A24's If I Had Legs I'd Kick You. Lee praised Rocky during the interview and said, "A$AP, man, he fire... there's some scenes where him and D head to head - he ain't backing up. Like, 'I'm here too,'" as quoted by Deadline. Highest 2 Lowest is a reinterpretation of Akira Kurosawa's 1963 Japanese film High and Low. The film stars Denzel Washington as a titan music mogul targeted with a life-or-death ransom plot. According to Lee, Rocky plays "the main role" in the film, which is set to premiere at Cannes next month. Lee expressed his satisfaction with the film, saying, "So very, very happy with the way the film turned out and looking forward to sharing it with the world." The collaboration between Lee and Rocky promises to bring a fresh perspective to the classic story, and fans are eagerly awaiting the film's release.
Khaleej Times
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Spike Lee on why A$AP Rocky's was chosen for 'Highest 2 Lowest'
Director Spike Lee has revealed that he cast A$AP Rocky in his upcoming film, Highest 2 Lowest, after seeing a meme comparing the rapper to his co-star Denzel Washington. According to Deadline, in a recent interview, Lee said he stumbled upon the meme on Instagram four or five years ago, which sparked his interest in casting Rocky in the film. Lee recalled: "What's funny is that I was looking at Instagram four or five years ago and people were saying that A$AP looked like he's Denzel's son." He added that the meme comparison was actually used in the film, highlighting the interesting dynamic between the two leads. Rocky's role in Highest 2 Lowest marks another significant project for the rapper, who made his on-screen debut in 2015's Dope and most recently starred in A24's If I Had Legs I'd Kick You. Lee praised Rocky during the interview and said, "A$AP, man, he fire... there's some scenes where him and D head to head - he ain't backing up. Like, 'I'm here too." Highest 2 Lowest is a reinterpretation of Akira Kurosawa's 1963 Japanese film High and Low. The film stars Washington as a titan music mogul targeted with a life-or-death ransom plot. According to Lee, Rocky plays "the main role" in the film, which is set to premiere at Cannes next month. Lee expressed his satisfaction with the film, saying, "So very, very happy with the way the film turned out and looking forward to sharing it with the world." The collaboration between Lee and Rocky promises to bring a fresh perspective to the classic story, and fans are eagerly awaiting the film's release.
AsiaOne
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Spike Lee cast A$AP Rocky in his new movie after seeing meme comparing him to Denzel Washington, Entertainment News
Spike Lee cast A$AP Rocky in his new movie after seeing a meme on Instagram which compared him to Denzel Washington. The director hired the rapper to star in his new film Highest 2 Lowest alongside the Oscar-winning actor and he revealed he initially thought about the music star for the role after seeing social media posts which joked he could be Washington's son. Lee told the 7pm in Brooklyn podcast: "What's funny is that I was looking at Instagram four or five years ago and people were saying that A$AP looked like he's Denzel's son. I seen those memes and then in the film we used that. "A$AP, man, he's fire, I mean, there's some scenes where him and D [Denzel} head-to-head — he ain't backing up. Like: 'I'm here too.' So very, very happy with the way the film turned out and looking forward to sharing it with the world." A$AP Rocky made his screen debut in 2015 film Dope and was recently seen in If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, which hit cinemas in January. Highest 2 Lowest is a new interpretation of Akira Kurosawa's 1963 Japanese film High and Low and it's due to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in France in May. The original told the story of the wealthy head of a show company who is drawn into a terrifying crime when his chauffeur's son is kidnapped by mistake and held for ransom. In Lee's movie, Washington plays a music mogul who is targeted in a ransom plot. The director previously insisted his film is not a remake of the 1963 movie, telling "This is not a remake, this is a reinterpretation of Akira Kurosawa's great film. "In Kurosawa's film, Toshiro Mifune is a shoemaker. In our film Denzel Washington is a music mogul with his own label and his reputation as the best ears in the business. So, this is the fifth film with the dynamic duo [himself and Washington]." Highest 2 Lowest is Lee's fifth film with Washington. They previously worked together on Mo' Better Blues, Malcolm X, He Got Game and Inside Man. [[nid:716951]]
