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Business Recorder
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Business Recorder
‘Stranger Things' play wins Tony Awards, setting stage for TV series finale
NEW YORK: With bloody body contortions, booming blasts and brooding high school angst, 'Stranger Things: The First Shadow,' based on the 12-time Emmy-winning Netflix science fiction series 'Stranger Things,' took home Tony Awards on Sunday for best scenic design, lighting design and sound design of a play along with a special award for its illusions and technical effects. Miriam Buether, the scenic designer for 'Stranger Things: The First Shadow' reflected on the journey of creating frightening moments on stage. 'We love scaring people,' she said backstage at the ceremony hosted by 'Wicked' film star Cynthia Erivo. The play, directed by Stephen Daldry, was nominated for five Tony Awards in total, including best performance by an actor in a leading role in a play for Louis McCartney for his performance as Henry Creel, the younger version of the main antagonist of the 'Stranger Things' series who is later called Vecna. 'Stranger Things: First Shadow' is one of the expansions of the 'Stranger Things' universe created by brothers Matt and Ross Duffer, who announced the launch of Upside Down Pictures in 2022, marking an overall deal with Netflix that will also include a live-action Stranger Things spin-off series. The series has spawned video games, cosplay, in-person immersive experiences and merchandise licensing deals, including the January 2025 deal with the company behind the popular Squishmallow plush toys. Last month, at Netflix's globally livestreamed fan event called 'Tudum Live,' it was announced that the 'Stranger Things' TV series would have a fifth and final season split into three parts, with part one on November 26, 2025, part two on December 25, 2025 and the series finale on December 31, 2025. The final season of 'Stranger Things' was delayed by dual Hollywood strikes in 2023. Trump-inspired Cantonese opera in Hong Kong aims to bring love and peace 'Stranger Things,' the story of a group of adolescent friends in rural Indiana in the 1980s who battle creatures from an alternate dimension called the 'Upside Down,' premiered on Netflix in 2016 and became a smash hit created by the Duffer brothers for the streaming platform. The play, produced by the Duffer brothers, takes audiences back in time to 1959, two decades before the period explored in the TV show. Jim Hopper and Joyce Maldonado - adult characters in the TV show - are seen as high school classmates with normal teen concerns about cars and classes until a new student named Henry arrives. Henry Creel is an odd and troubled boy that holds the future of the small town of Hawkins, Indiana in his hands. The New York cast includes 'Harlem' actor Burke Swanson as Jim Hopper, 'Shameless' actor Alison Jaye as Joyce Maldonado and McCartney as Henry Creel, who reprised his role after being in the London production. The monster-filled play debuted in London in 2023 at the Phoenix Theatre and made its New York Broadway debut in March 2025 at the Marquis Theatre.
TimesLIVE
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
‘Stranger Things' play wins Tony Awards, setting stage for TV series finale
With bloody body contortions, booming blasts and brooding high school angst, Stranger Things: The First Shadow, based on the 12-time Emmy-winning Netflix science fiction series Stranger Things, took home Tony Awards on Sunday for best scenic design, lighting design and sound design of a play along with a special award for its illusions and technical effects. Miriam Buether, scenic designer for Stranger Things: The First Shadow, reflected on the journey of creating frightening moments on stage. "We love scaring people," she said backstage at the ceremony hosted by Wicked film star Cynthia Erivo. The play, directed by Stephen Daldry, was nominated for five Tony Awards, including best performance by an actor in a leading role in a play for Louis McCartney for his performance as Henry Creel, the younger version of the main antagonist of the Stranger Things series who is later called Vecna. Stranger Things: First Shadow is one of the expansions of the Stranger Thing s universe created by brothers Matt and Ross Duffer, who announced the launch of Upside Down Pictures in 2022, marking an overall deal with Netflix that will also include a live-action Stranger Things spin-off series. The series has spawned video games, cosplay, in-person immersive experiences and merchandise licensing deals, including the January 2025 deal with the company behind the popular Squishmallow plush toys. Last month, at Netflix's globally livestreamed fan event called 'Tudum Live', it was announced the Stranger Things TV series would have a fifth and final season split into three parts, with part one on November 26 2025, part two on December 25 2025 and the series finale on December 31 2025. The final season of Stranger Things was delayed by dual Hollywood strikes in 2023. Stranger Things, the story of a group of adolescent friends in rural Indiana in the 1980s who battle creatures from an alternate dimension called the "Upside Down", premiered on Netflix in 2016 and became a smash hit created by the Duffer brothers for the streaming platform. The play, produced by the Duffer brothers, takes audiences back in time to 1959, two decades before the time explored in the TV show. Jim Hopper and Joyce Maldonado, adult characters in the TV show, are seen as high school classmates with normal teen concerns about cars and classes until a new student named Henry arrives. Henry Creel is an odd and troubled boy who holds the future of the small town of Hawkins, Indiana in his hands. The New York cast includes Harlem actor Burke Swanson as Jim Hopper, Shameless actor Alison Jaye as Joyce Maldonado and McCartney as Henry Creel, who reprised his role after being in the London production. The monster-filled play debuted in London in 2023 at the Phoenix Theatre and made its New York Broadway debut in March 2025 at the Marquis Theatre.
India Today
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Stranger Things final season wraps filming, set for November 2025 release
Netflix's classic sci-fi thriller series Stranger Things is one step closer to its epic finale, with filming for its fifth and final season now officially captivated audiences for almost a decade with its supernatural narrative and 1980s appeal, Stranger Things is set to make its final bow. Netflix confirmed in December 2024 that production on the highly anticipated fifth season had been co-creator Ross Duffer reflected on the journey in a tearful Instagram post, mentioning that most of the child actors had grown up on set. "They've become more than just actors — they're family," he posted. Duffer also commended the crew for their dedication, saying the team had worked tirelessly to create a powerful and fulfilling for season five formally resumed in January 2024. By July 15, the eight-year anniversary of the series premiere -- the team had already reached the halfway members called the experience as bittersweet. Sadie Sink (Max) said the cast was "savouring every single moment," while Jamie Campbell Bower (Vecna) vowed that the final season "definitely feels bigger" than those that before Titles RevealedAs reported by Netflix has kept fans in suspense with the names of the coming episodes:Episode 1: The CrawlEpisode 2: The Vanishing of Episode 3: The Turnbow TrapEpisode 4: SorcererEpisode 5: Shock JockEpisode 6: Escape from CamazotzEpisode 7: The BridgeEpisode 8: The Rightside UpadvertisementALSO READ: Stranger Things final season wraps filming, set for November 2025 release
Irish Daily Mirror
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Pat Dolan column: The League of Ireland needs to treat Damien Duff with respect
It is now fashionable to put the boot into Damien Duff. What a load of nonsense. Because all of us who love the League of Ireland should be down on our hands and knees. And that's because Damien's arrival into the greatest league in the world has made us box office. Read more: Liam Scales - I could see that the League of Ireland had huge potential The League of Ireland has been improving for years. Top players have always played in the League of Ireland such as Paul McGrath, Roy Keane, Eddie Gormley, Paul Osam, George O'Callaghan, Kevin Doyle, Seamus Coleman among dozens of others. But since Duffer shocked the world by agreeing to become Shelbourne FC manager, despite having no previous managerial experience at the top level, we have been in dreamland. He has changed the reality of the League. The fact that so many managers want to stick the boot into him and even 'friends' such as Stephen Bradley have made comments that Duffer has found insulting is actually a tribute to what a great personality and manager The DuffMeister is. When he came into the League, he was different to so many others because of the playing career he enjoyed. This, remember, was a Premier League winner and an international centurion. He was not just a top player. He was top, top. What shocked me was how much commitment and dedication he has brought to the role of League of Ireland management. It is how it should be. If you are privileged enough to be a top League of Ireland boss then of course it is going to affect your family and your social life. It is part of the gig when these things take over your life. But the difference for me is that Duff is so genuine. We all wait for his interviews especially after a defeat because he takes losses so personally that you can just imagine 'The Duffering' the Shels players get in the dressing room. Football is now a business. And most managers take jobs because it is a good opportunity to further their career and because of the financial rewards and opportunities. So many managers are always on the lookout for a bigger and better job. But Duff is not one of those people. I am unsure if Duff would move to Inter Milan, PSG, Barcelona or Real Madrid. Because the connection he has with the club and the supporters is special. Every victory to him feels like he has won the lotto. For a man that has achieved so much in his career and has won league titles in Ireland, Scotland and England, Duff has retained a sense of humility. It was such a complement to the League of Ireland to hear him say the highlight of his magnificent journey has been with Shelbourne FC. In my work in football, I would often end up in managerial offices after games. The whole handshake thing is an English trait which means nothing. We are different. And if someone wants to storm down the tunnel after the final whistle because their football club means the world to them, that is something I respect far more than people getting headlines for insulting the great man. Damien Duff is a national treasure. He is the greatest thing that has happened to Irish football since the creation of The Rebel Army in 2003. Wouldn't it be great if those who own Shelbourne found a way to turn the holy ground of Tolka Park into a magnificent, modern stadium - the kind of facility that Damien Duff deserves. Throughout his playing career, Damien was always quiet, respectful and admired for being such a dedicated family man as well as a leading player. And yet he was ready to sacrifice his personal time to go into the League of Ireland and take on a club that was struggling before he turned them into winners. That was a miracle. His demands on everyone around him, pleading with them to match his commitment, has been at the core of Shelbourne's success. But I worry that while we have all benefited from his shock decision to become a big boss in the LOI, if people keep disrespecting him and not acknowledge how transformational he has been, he might disappear as quickly as he arrived. That would be a disaster. Trust me, the League of Ireland minus the great Damien Duff would be like Hamlet without the Prince.
