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The Herald
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald
Venice divided ahead of billionaire Bezos' ‘wedding of the century'
One group has plastered banners on the city's famous Rialto Bridge reading 'No space for Bezos' and threatened peaceful blockades, complaining the medieval and Renaissance city needs public services and housing, not celebrities and over-tourism. 'Bezos arrogantly believes he can take over the city and turn it into his own private party venue,' said Tommaso Cacciari, a leading light of the 'No space for Bezos' campaign. Mayor Luigi Brugnaro and regional governor Luca Zaia have argued the wedding will bring an economic windfall to local businesses, including the motor boats and gondolas that operate its myriad canals. Actor George Clooney married human rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin in Venice 11 years ago, turning the city into Hollywood on the Adriatic with a weekend of lavish celebrations. At that time locals and tourists were excited to witness a memorable moment in the city's long history of hosting stars for its film festival, the world's oldest. Bezos, 61, founder of e-commerce giant Amazon and the world's third richest man, got engaged to journalist Sanchez, 55, in 2023, four years after the collapse of his 25-year marriage to Mackenzie Scott. After a swirl of media speculation about the venue of what has been dubbed 'the wedding of the century', Brugnaro confirmed in March it would take place in Venice, which last year began charging tourists a fee to enter the city. The date is expected to be between June 23 and 28 in the midst of three days of stylish celebrations. In the face of early protests from residents who feared the arrival of thousands of celebrities and hangers-on, the city issued a statement clarifying it would involve around 200 guests and would not disrupt Venetians' daily life. Bezos and Scott had four children together, while Sanchez was previously married to Hollywood agent Patrick Whitesell, with whom she has two children. She also has a son with NFL tight end Tony Gonzalez. Reuters
Reuters
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Reuters
Venice divided ahead of billionaire Bezos' 'wedding of the century'
ROME, June 20 (Reuters) - Venice is divided ahead of next week's celebrity wedding of U.S. tech-tycoon Jeff Bezos and Laura Sanchez, with some looking forward to the glitz and glamour, while others fear it will turn the scenic city of gondolas and palazzi into an amusement park. Many details of the wedding are still under wraps - including the precise day it will happen - but it is certain that scores of stars from film, fashion and business will arrive to see Bezos tie the knot - provided they can get past the protesters. One group has plastered banners on the city's famous Rialto Bridge reading "No space for Bezos!" and threatened peaceful blockades, complaining that the medieval and Renaissance city needs public services and housing, not celebrities and over-tourism. "Bezos arrogantly believes he can take over the city and turn it into his own private party venue," said Tommaso Cacciari, a leading light of the "No space for Bezos" campaign. Mayor Luigi Brugnaro and regional governor Luca Zaia, on the other hand, argue that the wedding will bring an economic windfall to local businesses, including the motor boats and gondolas that operate its myriad canals. Eleven years ago actor George Clooney married human rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin in Venice, turning the city into Hollywood on the Adriatic with a weekend of lavish celebrations. Then, locals and tourists alike were excited to witness a memorable moment in the city's long history of hosting stars for its film festival, the world's oldest. Bezos, 61, the founder of e-commerce giant Amazon and the world's third-richest man, got engaged to journalist Sanchez, 55, in 2023, four years after the collapse of his 25-year marriage to Mackenzie Scott. After a swirl of media speculation about the venue of what has been dubbed "the wedding of the century" Brugnaro confirmed in March that it would take place in Venice, which last year began charging tourists a fee to enter the city. The date is expected to be some time between June 23-28 in the midst of three days of stylish celebrations. In the face of early protests from residents who feared the arrival of thousands of celebrities and hangers-on, the city issued a statement clarifying that it would involve around 200 guests and would not disrupt Venetians' everyday life. Bezos and Scott had four children together, while Sanchez was previously married to Hollywood agent Patrick Whitesell, with whom she has two children. She also has a son with NFL tight end Tony Gonzalez.
Barnama
28-04-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Venice Stadium Plans Unveiled: A Versatile Venue For The Community
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Populous and Maffeis Engineering have been commissioned for the design and engineering work by the consortium of companies composed of Costruzioni Bordignon, Fincantieri Infrastrutture and Ranzato Impianti, which was awarded the contract for the project in March 2024. According to a statement, plans for a new multi-purpose stadium in Venice, Italy, have been unveiled, with the facility set to host football, Serie A rugby matches, and live events including concerts. The stadium, to be located in Tessera within the Bosco dello Sport development zone, will have a capacity of 18,500 seats and form part of a larger 116-hectare sports masterplan that aims to integrate sport, social life, education and wellbeing. Mayor of the Municipality of Venice, Luigi Brugnaro hailed the project as a symbol of renewal and ambition for the city. 'This will be one of the most modern and innovative stadiums in the world. It will not only support sporting excellence but also stimulate employment and social inclusion through the Bosco dello Sport,' he said. Meanwhile, Populous Italia Senior Principal and General Manager, Silvia Prandelli said the new stadium would enhance the fan experience and serve as a transformative and regenerative addition to the region. The project also involves engineering firms Soil Engineering, Seingim, and Gae Engineering. The stadium will feature a distinctive design inspired by the surrounding landscape, with curved lines interacting with nearby sports facilities and emphasising a light, airy structure. The stadium's façade is made of vertical elements that create a dynamic backdrop to the seating bowl, while the crescent-shaped podium offers essential services and parking. The stadium's seating bowl is designed to provide optimal sightlines and an immersive fan experience, with a 360-degree covered gallery and premium VIP hospitality areas. The design adheres to high standards of inclusivity and accessibility, and the structure will also accommodate various social and dining areas.
AFP
24-04-2025
- Business
- AFP
New 18,500-Capacity Stadium Unveiled for Venezia, Design by Populous
Plans for a new city stadium – to be used for football, Serie A rugby and other events such as concerts – have been unveiled and presented to the Municipality of Venice. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: Venice, 22 April 2025. New Stadium unveiled for Venezia, designed by Populous. Maffeis Engineering and Populous, the world-leading sports architecture and design practice firm in the field of sports and entertainment, have been commissioned for the design and engineering work by the consortium of companies composed of Costruzioni Bordignon, Fincantieri Infrastrutture and Ranzato Impianti, which was awarded the contract for the project in March 2024. The new Serie A stadium will have 18,500 seats. It will be part of a major sports masterplan built in Tessera in the new Bosco dello Sport, a multifunctional, 116-hectare hub in the northern part of the city, designed to integrate sport, social life, education and wellbeing. The stadium's design is inspired by the surrounding landscape, with curved lines that follow the wider masterplan, interacting with the nearby arena and sports center. The perimeter line also follows the overall organic layout: its clean structure is ideally placed within the Sports Forest like a pavilion in a garden. The façade features a composition of vertical elements that rise upward in a regular pattern, creating a visible backdrop to the upper section of the seating bowl. This makes the stadium structure light and airy, allowing a view above the top of the stadium bowl. The crescent-shaped podium gently embraces the stadium's itself, becoming a strategic part of the structure, designed to house parking areas and other services. The seating bowl develops in a semi-continuous section on the south, east, and north sides. Populous' specialized designers have shaped it to offer optimal sightlines during matches. Its compact and monumental configuration ensures maximum fan experience while enhancing atmosphere. VIP hospitality is based in the West Stand, offering premium and unique experiences. Dedicated spaces have been designed for the home fans, including a covered gallery surrounding the bowl 360 degrees, offering selected services and a breathtaking view of the surrounding landscape. Overall, a diverse range of dining options and social spaces will make the experience even more enjoyable for all spectators. The stadium has been designed in accordance with the highest standards of inclusive design, allowing everyone to use and enjoy the venue. The new Venice stadium will be able to transform to host Serie A rugby matches and live events such as concerts, making the facility even more vibrant and attractive for the local community. Soil Engineering, Seingim, and Gae Engineering are also collaborating on the stadium project. From Luigi Brugnaro, Mayor of the Municipality of Venice: "I am truly proud and excited to present this project, a symbol of rebirth and an example of a city that wants to achieve. The time has come for us to have one of the most modern and cutting-edge stadiums in the world. This will be an important project not only for our metropolitan area, but for the whole country. It will host football and rugby matches, as well as cultural events and concerts, and together with the new Arena, it will lead to the creation of jobs. With the whole area of the Bosco dello Sport, Venice will finally have a new epicentre of sport, social life, inclusion and sustainability. I thank all those who, over the years, have worked to make this dream come true." From Massimo Maffeis, CEO Maffeis Engineering: 'For us this stadium represents Venetians for Veneto. while we are used to working on international projects, there is an added emotion and motivation to work on a project that feels more 'ours' than many others. We are proud to be part of this project and of this team.' From Silvia Prandelli, Senior Principal and General Manager of Populous Italia: 'The new Venice Stadium will give the city the sports infrastructure it deserves, with a unique design geared to enhancing the fan experience. Populous Italia is proud to contribute to the Bosco dello Sport project as well, a place where quality entertainment and sports activities at all levels will have a transformative and regenerative impact on the area. Together with its strategic location, this project will be a catalyst for the region, capable of attracting numerous national and international visitors.' View source version on Media Contacts: Populous EMEA: 07881 268501 NIC Agency (Italia) +39 340 058 1336 © Business Wire, Inc. Aviso legal : Este comunicado de imprensa não é um documento produzido pela AFP. A AFP não será responsável por este conteúdo. Para mais informações, por favor entre em contato com as pessoas ou entidades mencionadas no comunicado.
