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Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Frieren: Beyond Journey's End' Teams With Tokyo Live-Action Role-Playing Game Attraction
Sony Music Solutions has unveiled a collaboration between hit anime series 'Frieren: Beyond Journey's End' and 'Dungeon ∞ Spiral,' the live-action role-playing game (RPG) attraction at Tokyo's Tokyu Kabukicho Tower. Running July 18 through Sept. 23, the partnership allows players to select one of four series characters — Frieren, Fern, Stark, or Himmel — as 'Buddy Characters' featuring over 140 new Japanese voice lines with English subtitles. The physical game experience, which opened in March, challenges teams of 2-3 players to defeat monsters through rope-pulling, ball-kicking, and rhythm-based movement in an immersive dungeon setting. Unlike traditional video game RPGs played on screens, this attraction requires players to physically move their bodies to control their avatars, blending strategic gameplay with real-world physical activity and teamwork. More from Variety 'My Neighbor Totoro' Unveils New Trailer Featuring Rare Appearance From Title Character - Global Bulletin 'Wendy & Peter Pan' Headlines Royal Shakespeare Company's Barbican Return - Global Bulletin 'Superman' Star David Corenswet Trades Cape for Kids' Book in CBeebies Bedtime Story - Global Bulletin Players receive limited-edition 'Buddy Crystal' acrylic blocks as proof of their character bonds, with premium sets including 'Memory Crystal' keychains available to buy. The collaboration extends throughout the tower, with themed food and crane games launching Aug. 1. The manga series has sold over 22 million copies, with Season 2 of the anime currently in production following the successful first season that aired September 2023 to March 2024. India's inaugural large-scale anime convention, Anime India, will run Aug. 22-24 at Mumbai's NESCO Bombay Exhibition Centre, targeting the country's 100 million Japanese anime enthusiasts. The event marks animation director Tetsuro Araki's first visit to India, with the 'Attack on Titan' and 'Death Note' helmer serving as keynote guest. Also attending will be Hideo Katsumata, president of Avex Pictures, the company behind 'Black Clover' and Crunchyroll Anime Awards winner 'Look Back,' plus Pokémon Company corporate officer Susume Fukunaga at the concurrent Animation & More Summit. The convention features exclusive panels and Q&A sessions with Araki, meet-and-greets with Japanese voice actor Tsunko, cosplay competitions, and an anime concert on Aug. 24. An expansive merchandising zone will offer official licensed merchandise from 'Demon Slayer,' 'Spy x Family,' 'Tokyo Revengers,' and 'Naruto.' Additional attractions include India's first maid cafe experience, an anime film festival, and over 24 independent artists in the Artists Alley of Variety 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? Final Emmy Predictions: Talk Series and Scripted Variety - New Blood Looks to Tackle Late Night Staples Oscars 2026: George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez, Julia Roberts, Wagner Moura and More Among Early Contenders to Watch
Chicago Tribune
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Chicago Tribune
Grit Racing Series returns to West Dundee, Elgin with daylong events
The 10-stop Grit Racing Series of cycling races gets underway Friday with the West Dundee River Challenge, and then returns to the area a week later with the Elgin Classic on July 25. Both will once again bring cyclists from around the world to the Fox Valley while offering an array of attractions above and beyond biking. 'We currently have nine homes between East and West Dundee hosting about 23 athletes. Other than domestic riders and maybe some Canadians, six are Aussies,' said Maureen Himmel, who volunteers to promote the Challenge. Himmel and her family are hosting competitors again, sharing their home with Ryan DeWald and other riders from Texas-based Team Cadence Cyclery pb Encore Wire, which is affiliated Team Skyline. 'That is the OG team that stayed with us in 2016, the first year West Dundee hosted the Challenge,' Himmel said. 'Ryan and my family have become very good friends. He and the team haven't been here since 2021, so we're looking forward to that.' DeWald, who lives in Pennsylvania, said he's enjoyed his visits to West Dundee, which he called a Midwestern gem. 'The hilly course is next to a nice park (Grafelman),' he said. 'Our team doesn't race until the evening so the nearby bike path is a good place to keep warmed up without having to worry about getting run over by cars.' In addition to competing, DeWald will be at the event representing Winning the Race With Diabetes, a nonprofit set up to inspire, educate and support people who, like DeWald, are living with Type 1 diabetes. That organization will have a booth at the Challenge. In addition to providing information about Type 1 diabetes, it will also offer information about lifestyle and diet choices for people with Type 2 diabetes, DeWald said. A new nonprofit booth this year will be manned by Project Mobility, a 23-year-old organization founded by The Bike Rack owner Hal Honeyman and his sister, Tammy Simmons. Honeyman's St. Charles business provides adaptive bikes for disabled adults and children. The booth will offer information about and display adaptive bikes and will be selling lemonade to raise money for its effort, Simmons said. Village Squire owner Bob Karas supports Project Mobility's Queen of Hearts fundraising efforts, with drawings held at The Squire Ale House in Campton Hills, she said. 'The Village Squire will be selling buy-one-get-one free Queen of Hearts tickets, too, at their outdoor drink stand at the Challenge,' Simmons said. The Children's Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation will be raising money at the event with a 'Shuck You Cancer' cornhole tournament starting at 8 p.m. in the parking lot of First American Bank, 218 W. Main St. 'Bags are a great way for communities to support the organization, all while having fun,' said foundation volunteer Connie Tracy, of West Dundee. 'As to why a bag tournament, the big problem with neuroblastoma is awareness. The organization itself focuses on helping families and research. We felt being able to let people in the community hear the word while having fun was a great combination.' Back at the Challenge this year will be a kid zone and an open air market in Grafelman Park at 112 N. 5th St., a kid bike parade and an after party off Second Street downtown. 'Our open air market gets bigger every year, and we're hoping with the new West Dundee French Market we'll entice visitors to wander all over town to shop and spectate,' Himmel said. Down the road from West Dundee, the Elgin Classic takes place July 25 on the city's northeast side with a start/finish line at the intersection of Cooper Avenue and Spring Street, adjacent to the former location of Sherman Hospital. Hosted by the Northeast Neighborhood of Elgin, the Elgin Classic has been held since 2017 and honors Dennis Jurs, an avid cyclist who died at age 68 after being struck by an SUV in Hampshire in 2015. His death led to the creation of a state law that mandates that bicyclists have the same right-of-way rights as motorists. As in West Dundee, Elgin Classic organizers find housing for visiting riders. After noticing so many riders spoke Spanish as their first language, they've made an effort to accommodate them, said Eric Larson, chairman of the Elgin Classic host committee. 'We've launched an initiative to include Spanish-speaking or bilingual homes as part of Elgin's contingent of host housing, making the experience even more comfortable for Spanish-speaking riders and highlighting a key component of the greater Elgin community,' Larson said. Loli Gudino and her husband will be hosting four men from a New Zealand team at their home and their daughter's family is doing the same for two others. This is the sixth time she's volunteered to help with the Elgin Classic, she said. In past years she was a race marshal responsible for monitoring intersections. This time she's on the host committee and has been recruiting friends, family and coworkers to get involved in one way or another, she said. 'I've lived in Elgin for 61 years, and there was nothing like this in the old days,' Gudino said. 'The races are a great way for people to see and experience what my neighborhood and Elgin have to offer.' Beyond racing, Elgin Classic organizers will be distributing refurbished bikes and new helmets to youths in need, something they've been doing since 2021. There also will be an evening family fun ride through the city's northeast side and a festival area, set up in partnership with the Kiwanis Club of Elgin, with food trucks and a beer tent. What Larson enjoys about his neighborhood hosting the races is the reaction it gets from people who come to view it. 'Many of them haven't seen competitive cycling before and are surprised to find out how it works,' he said. For more information on the two events, go to and
Geek Girl Authority
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Girl Authority
Geek Girl Authority Crush of the Week: FRIEREN
Welcome to this week's installment of Geek Girl Authority Crush of the Week, wherein we shine a spotlight on strong women who inspire us. These ladies are a prime example of female empowerment and how crucial it is for youth to have said example to follow. DISCLAIMER: This article contains spoilers for Season 1 of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End . Frieren Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Madhouse Fast Facts Frieren is the titular main character of the animanga Frieren: Beyond Journey's End . We meet her as an exceptionally gifted elven mage who, despite her 1,000-year age, hasn't quite learned to appreciate the short lives of humans or the little time she has with them. This changes when she reunites with her old party, some 50 years after their defeat of the Demon King. Himmel, the once-young and compassionate hero of the bunch, has passed in his old age. Alongside Eisen, the warrior, and Heiter, the priest, Frieren and her remaining party members gather to lay their late friend to rest. It's in this moment that she comes to understand just how precious human life truly is. RELATED: Geek Girl Authority Crush of the Week: T'Pol To celebrate Himmel and the memories he and Frieren shared, the mage embarks on a new journey to relive the adventure she now holds dear. By Heiter's request, she mentors an aspiring mage named Fern, accompanying the young girl following the priest's passing. Joined by the budding warrior Stark, Frieren has found a new party to journey with. This time, she vows to make it count. She still has a lot to learn when it comes to human connections and the mundane, though. These quirks have led many series fans to speculate that Frieren is autistic-coded (myself included). An avid collector of grimoires and odd spells, to boot, she's far more well-read than the average mage. But this innocuous hobby also gets her into trouble. Frieren can't resist a magic chest when she sees one, and she's known to fall for many a mimic. Her penchant for small treasures and even the most seemingly useless spells is the very reason she fails her first-class mage exam, despite her obvious ability. The Limits of Time Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Madhouse As an elf, Frieren is generally unfamiliar with the limits of time. When you've got thousands more years to look forward to, it's easy to lose sight of the day-to-day. But if she's learned anything from Himmel, Heiter and Eisen, it's that our relationships with one another and the memories we share make life worth living. RELATED: This Original Naruto Scene Still Holds Up 20 Years Later At the heart of Frieren's story is her connection with Himmel, lost to time and taken for granted. He showed Frieren, in many ways, what it is to be human. The great mage is reminded of Himmel and the loved ones she's lost as she makes new memories with Fern and Stark. Given the circumstances, it would be easy to spin a tale of grief. But Frieren chooses instead to honor Himmel and Heiter at every turn, oftentimes paying respect to her old friends by caring for new ones in sickness or choosing the perfect birthday gift. This way, the two will live on with her. The Real Deal Madhouse Frieren is the real deal. In-universe, her mana is nearly unmatched. Not only that, but she's also a pro at keeping this ace close to her chest, so to speak. This makes her a most formidable opponent to all, but especially to the demon race. For centuries, demons have conned their way to power, almost wiping out the elven population in its entirety. By concealing her mana, Frieren is able to trick her enemies into believing they hold the advantage. This strategy led her to victory over Aura the Guillotine and, eventually, the Demon King. Alongside her party members, she's widely recognized as the great mage who's killed more demons than anyone else in history. RELATED: 6 Comfy Anime Shows to Binge-Watch These feats aside, Frieren's mastery of magic is another for the history books. Her lengthy lifespan as an elf lends her the privilege of time, which she spends practicing magic. Through combat experience and her personal studies, she's made invaluable contributions to humanity's analysis of Zoltrak. This offensive magic technique, though once all-powerful, is now standard practice among magic-users thanks to Frieren. Why She Matters Why does Frieren matter? She might be one of the most powerful mages around, but she also teaches us that real strength isn't solely defined by skill or technical prowess. It's refreshing to see a female character reach such heights in anime, as many are often relegated to roles beneath their male counterparts. RELATED: Looking for another crush? Check out our Geek Girl Authority Crushes of the Week Through Frieren's decades-long journeys, we learn that human relationships, no matter how short-lived, are inherently meaningful. They give us the insight we need to reach our fullest potential by seeing our quirks admired, our shortcomings accepted and our daily accomplishments celebrated. Love makes us strong. It also makes our time in this world worthwhile. These are worthy lessons for us all to learn, and Frieren makes a great teacher. Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Madhouse Beyond the canon, Frieren also sets an example for neurodivergent fans. It's not often that autism is represented thoughtfully in media. This goes doubly so for autistic girls and women, who have found a role model and comfort character in the titular mage. So, be like Frieren. Take every chance you get to appreciate the people you love, and open yourself up to the possibility to be loved in return. Your quirks and idiosyncrasies — the things that make you you — is the stuff worth loving the most. Sure, there's strength to be found in standing on your own two feet. But when we open our arms to others, they can help us learn and grow in ways we never imagined possible on our own. Unless we're talking about demons, of course. They're best kept at a safe distance. The first season of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End is currently streaming on Crunchyroll. Anime Roundup: Everything Coming Out in April 2025 (Part 2)
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Is an indoor entertainment venue, bigger than the Kravis Center, coming to West Palm?
Related Ross is helping craft a deal between Live Nation and Palm Beach County to build an indoor entertainment venue in West Palm Beach, said Ken Himmel, president of Related Ross. Himmel would not discuss specifics except to say Related is helping work a deal between the company and the county to build an enclosed, 3,000-seat venue on county-owned land next to a courthouse parking garage on Banyan Boulevard in West Palm Beach. The concert venue would be larger than the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts' Dreyfoos Hall, which seats 2,000. A formal submission to the county will be submitted in about 30 days, Himmel said March 12. Also, a music festival known as the Palm Tree Festival is slated to make an appearance in West Palm Beach in the coming year, said Himmel. The outdoor music event rotates venues and just finished a performance in Aspen, Colorado. More details are expected soon. Stay up to date on South Florida's sizzling real estate market and sign up for The Dirt weekly newsletter, delivered every Tuesday! Exclusively for Palm Beach Post subscribers. Alexandra Clough is a business writer at The Palm Beach Post. You can reach her at aclough@ X: @acloughpbp. Help support our journalism. Subscribe today. This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Is an indoor entertainment venue coming to West Palm Beach?
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Billionaire West Palm developer not worried about economy fears: 'I feel very optimistic'
Stephen Ross, billionaire developer and owner of the Miami Dolphins, who is investing heavily in the rebirth of downtown West Palm Beach, among other projects, recently waved off worries about the economy, tariffs or market instability. President Donald Trump's tariff wars with Canada, China and Mexico are roiling the markets and already leading to price hikes on commodities and consumer goods. Recently, former U.S. Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers warned there was a "real possibility" of a recession. "I think everybody long-term recognizes where we're going and what we are as a country," Ross said after a March 12 groundbreaking of the company's newest planned office towers, 10 and 15 CityPlace. "I think Palm Beach is going to be a leader long-term. So, I feel very optimistic even though we may have some short-term instability." But Ken Himmel, president of Related Ross, acknowledged concerns about the current and future economic forecast. On the topic of tariffs, Himmel said that Related Ross already entered into contracts for guaranteed prices from subcontractors on 90% of the 10 and 15 CityPlace office towers. For another project, the twin-tower south Flagler House condominium being built along South Flagler Drive, Related Ross locked down prices on 70% of the project, and 90% of what would be subject to tariffs. "We have no tariff exposure," Himmel said. But Himmel acknowledged concerns about the economy's uncertain future. Growth plans by corporate executives "definitely are going to be in question more today than they would have been a year ago. I'm sure this is going to have some impact on some people," Himmel said. But Himmel thinks that economic declines will have limited effects on Related Ross' roster of new tenants. This is because these tenants are in the healthcare field "and health care is not going away," as well as the still-growing finance and wealth management fields. "As long as people keep moving here, which they are, that will keep fueling growth in these sectors," he said. Stay up to date on South Florida's sizzling real estate market and sign up for The Dirt weekly newsletter, delivered every Tuesday! Exclusively for Palm Beach Post subscribers. Alexandra Clough is a business writer at The Palm Beach Post. You can reach her at aclough@ X: @acloughpbp. Help support our journalism. Subscribe today. This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Billionaire West Palm developer Stephen Ross not worried about economy
