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Forbes
6 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Designer David Rockwell Has A Full Plate Of Restaurant Projects Ahead
The bar at the The View, the revolving restaurant in the Marriott Marquis Times Square Despite celebrating the 40th anniversary of his Rockwell Group design firm last year, star architect and designer David Rockwell seems unwilling to rest on his laurels. Although he's had a hand in crafting some of the world's most memorable spaces—particularly high-profile restaurants, hotels, and theater projects—he continues to seek out new challenges. The Interview, Part Two In part one of our interview, he reflected on his impressive career and talked about some of the considerations that go into building community around the table. In the second half of this discussion, he shines a spotlight on some of the Rockwell Group projects that are waiting in the wings. If it's there, I'm not sure I'm the one to see it because I'm so focused on what we're doing. (pauses) Maybe one signature is that they look better full than empty. That may be true about every restaurant, but I think we very much look at what a restaurant is like at the height of walking through it, and what it's like sitting down. If you spend money evenly on a project, you don't get highlights and lowlights. You have to have a strategy about where to put a disproportionate amount of the resources, and where you're going to create those landmarks. If the client is interested in artwork, you have to figure out how to embrace that. I had been going to the original Union Square Cafe for about 15 years before we did the second one, so I was really a student of it. We made a model of the new space and re-created every piece of artwork that [owner] Danny [Meyer] had collected to scale. With tweezers, we set them by each banquette [in the model]. We were creating an entirely new space that was channeling the DNA of the original. At The Corner Store, the owner really wanted to use New York photography, and we were very involved with where it goes, how it's mounted, and how to orchestrate it. I'm more interested in the things that have remained. The very first restaurant I did was all about movement and choreography. It was about materiality; I brought in a costume designer from Santa Fe to make a silk mural. What has stayed is my sense of curiosity, my appreciation. I'm a little less in a hurry. I really take in the moments—how profound it is to create places that people enjoy. We had done the original W Union Square, and now we got to redo it, so we had long thoughts there. My observation about Union Square now versus 22 years ago was that there are things that really relate to the grid of New York, and others that relate to the changeable explosion of color that happens in Union Square—for instance, the chalk art, which we translated to the carpet. Seahorse, the restaurant in the W Union Square We engaged Artemest, a group that connects you to Italian artisans. The light fixtures were made by different artisans, many of them from Milan, including a beautiful mosaic piece that gives the bathrooms a kind of sheen. They're high gloss and have an elevated sense of ritual. I think ritual is very important—dining is very much a set of rituals. One person's version of humor is another person's pain in the neck. I think we design places with beauty in mind, with flexibility. I think the unexpected relates to humor—juxtapositions create opportunities. Hairspray was my second Broadway show, and when I met with the director for the first presentation, I filled the conference room with lots and lots of sketches and designs. He looked at all of it, put his arm around me, and said, 'Why don't we take everything out of the room except for those things that make you fall in love with Tracy Turnblad?' It was a real lesson. The environment doesn't want to be in the foreground, and I think that's sort of true about humor. You want to create the setting and the context for it, but not solve the whole problem. I'd like to be involved with the Olympics—that would be great, having been to the Olympics in Paris, and being a fan of the Olympics. I think there's something about bringing people together to celebrate excellence. There are a million design problems—problems I've solved—about movement, choreography, and sense of place. I think it's to create experiences in places that make the world more connected. It's true, and even when we do offices, the parts that I talk about are those that [relate to] connection. I think that's what drove me to architecture—the idea of creating these temporal communities. We won't take a restaurant project if someone wants it to look like something we've done before. Each restaurant is a different adventure, a chance to dive into what that chef or operator wants. It's amazing to create places. During COVID, we made T-shirts and bags that said, 'Buildings are memory machines,' and I think that's really true.
Los Angeles Times
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
27 must-see panels at San Diego Comic-Con
It's that time again: San Diego Comic-Con is upon us. Comic-Con 2025 officially kicks off Thursday. More than 130,000 pop culture aficionados make the pilgrimage for the four-day extravaganza in and around the San Diego Convention Center. The event, which originally centered on comic books and their collectors, now encompasses a variety of media across television, film, games and more. Activities for attendees include pop-ups, activations, autograph sessions and hours of programming. Here are select panels this reporter is looking forward to. (The full programming schedule is available at the Comic-Con International site.) Nickelodeon's Avatar: The Last Airbender 20th Anniversary10 - 11 20 The cast and creators of 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' assemble to celebrate the show's 20th anniversary. Will it be just a lookback or will they reveal what's next for the franchise? Percy Jackson and the Olympians11 a.m. - 12 H Your favorite young demigods hit Hall H to tease the upcoming second season of the fantasy TV series. Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries, Aryan Simhadri, Charlie Bushnell, Dior Goodjohn and Daniel Diemer are among those expected to appear. Star Wars: Andor: From Resistance to Rebellion12 - 1 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina A deep dive into 'Andor' Season 2 with a panel of academics and authors discussing the show's themes including resisting authoritarianism and rebellion. Robert Kirkman Live at SDCC1 - 2 6BCF The prolific comic book creator and Skybound Entertainment co-founder will be on hand to discuss what's next in the worlds of 'Invincible,' 'The Walking Dead' and more. Critical Role: 10 Years and Still Rolling1:45 - 2:45 20 Critical Role founders and cast members Ashley Johnson, Marisha Ray, Taliesin Jaffe, Matthew Mercer, Laura Bailey, Travis Willingham, Sam Riegel and Liam O'Brien reflect on their journey so far. (Fans interested in their animated shows 'Vox Machina' and 'The Mighty Nein' can also catch the panel at the Indigo Ballroom of the Hilton Bayfront from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.) Hallmark Hallstars1:45 - 2:45 Ballroom The panel for those craving a dose of Hallmark Christmas movies in July. Hallmark film and series stars will be on hand to share sneak peeks and behind-the-scenes tea. (And if you also love procedurals, stick around for the 'NCIS: Tony & Ziva' panel right after.) Blumhouse's 'Five Nights at Freddy's 2'4:15 - 5:15 H For horror movie buffs, the filmmakers and stars of the supernatural will take the stage to tease the upcoming sequel. Comedy Central Adult Animation: South Park, Beavis & Butt-Head, and Digman!6:45 - 7:45 H The creative minds behind adult animated hits, including Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Mike Judge and Andy Samberg, hit Hall H to discuss their shows. Cartoon Network Studios: Cartoon Cartoons Animated Shorts Showcase10 - 10:45 Ballroom A screening and spotlight on Cartoon Network Studios' shorts program and its artists. 'Revival': From Comics to TV10:30 - 11:30 6A 'Revival' comic book creators Tim Seeley and Mike Norton join the showrunners and cast of the TV adaptation on bringing the show to life. 'The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon' Season 312:15 - 1:15 H Is it really Comic-Con without 'The Walking Dead'? The presentation will include the show's cast, creatives and the debut of the Season 3 trailer. The Wait is Over: FX's 'Alien: Earth' World Premiere and Q&A1:25pm - 2:50pmHall H The cast and creatives (including creator Noah Hawley) of the upcoming 'Alien' prequel series will screen the pilot episode. Collider's Inside Hollywood with Bob Odenkirk1:30 - 2:15 20 A one-on-one with the 'Breaking Bad' and 'Better Call Saul' star to look back at his career and tease his upcoming film 'Nobody 2.' 'King of the Hill'4 - 4:45 Ballroom The world premiere of the 'King of the Hill' revival, with the show's co-creators Mike Judge and Greg Daniels; showrunner Saladin Patterson; and cast members Pamela Adlon, Kathy Najimy, Lauren Tom and Toby Huss. Godzilla at 70: Seven Decades of the King of the Monsters4:15pm - 5:15pmRoom 6DE 'Shin Godzilla' director Shinji Higuchi will be among those that take the stage for this celebration of the iconic kaiju. Experts will also talk Godzilla collectibles, comics and more. 'Predator: Badlands'4:15pm - 5:15pmHall H Director Dan Trachtenberg and stars Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi will take the stage to share sneak peeks and tease their upcoming standalone 'Predator' film. Bob's Burgers10 - 10:45 20 'Bob's Burgers' is approaching its 300th episode. The cast and creatives behind one of the best TV families will take the stage to share news, sneak peeks and more. (Fans of 'Futurama' and 'The Simpsons' might want to stick around for those panels right after.) ABC's Abbott Elementary11:15 a.m. - 12:15 Ballroom School is almost back in session. Stars Quinta Brunson, Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Chris Perfetti, Lisa Ann Walter, William Stanford Davis and Sheryl Lee Ralph will be among those on hand to talk about the show after a screening of a fan-favorite Season 4 episode. Star Trek Universe12:30 - 2:00 H A supersize presentation featuring panels for 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' and the upcoming 'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy.' Cast members Rebecca Romijn, Ethan Peck, Jess Bush, Christina Chong and Paul Wesley will be among those gathered to talk 'Strange New Worlds.' The 'Starfleet Academy' team will include Holly Hunter, Sandro Rosta, Karim Diané, Kerrice Brooks, George Hawkins and Bella Shepard. 'Voyager' alum and 'Starfeet Academy' cast member Robert Picardo will be on hand to moderate. 'Ghosts'3:30 - 4:15 20 For those of us who like our ghosts to be a little less scary. Cast members Utkarsh Ambudkar, Danielle Pinnock, Asher Grodman and Devan Chandler Long will hit the stage along with executive producers Joe Port and Joe Wiseman. 'Peacemaker' Sneak Peek and Panel3:30 - 4:30 H DC Studios co-chief James Gunn will be joined by 'Peacemaker' cast members John Cena, Danielle Brooks, Jennifer Holland, Freddie Stroma, Steve Agee, Frank Grillo, Sol Rodriguez and Tim Meadows to talk Season 2. Yes, there will be footage. Anne Rice Immortal Universe: Anne Rice's Interview with the Vampire and Anne Rice's Talamasca4:30 - 6:00 20 A shared panel for the shared Anne Rice universe. The casts and creatives of 'Interview With the Vampire' and the upcoming 'Talamasca' will discuss each of their corners of their supernatural world. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle5:45 - 6:45 H 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle' has already shattered Japanese box-office records. The first film in a trilogy spanning the final arc of a hit anime series might not be the best place to start for those new to the franchise, but fans won't want to miss this panel that will feature guests from Japan. 'IT: Welcome to Derry'9:15 - 9:45 6DE A sneak peek of the upcoming prequel TV series with executive producers Andy Muschietti and Barbara Muschietti. Explore Disney's 'Amphibia' with Matt Braly10:30 - 11:30 6A 'Amphibia' creator Matt Braly and friends will discuss the animated show and the upcoming graphic novel continuation. Sneak Peek: Lucas Museum of Narrative Art11 a.m. - 12 H George Lucas joins director Guillermo del Toro and artist Doug Chiang to discuss the power of illustrated storytelling and to tease his museum, in a conversation moderated by Queen Latifah. An Afternoon with George Takei1:30 - 2:30 6A Actor, author and icon George Takei will discuss his latest memoir, 'It Rhymes With Takei'; his award-winning graphic novel, 'They Called Us Enemy'; and more.
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Winners in 2025 Stevie® Awards for Great Employers Announced
Winners to Be Celebrated in New York on September 16 FAIRFAX, Va., July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Winners in the 2025 (10th annual) Stevie® Awards for Great Employers were announced today. The awards recognize the world's best employers and the human resources professionals, teams, achievements, and HR-related products and suppliers who help to create and drive great places to work. Among the organizations with five or more Stevie wins are Bank of America (14), DP DHL (14), Globe Telecom (14), Tata Consultancy Services (13), Cathay United Bank (12), Apexon (11), IBM (11), Enerjisa Enerji (10), MGM China (10), PEGASUS AIRLINES (10), pladis (9), Allianz SE (8), Zenutna Holdings Corporation (8), DIMES (7), Ooredoo (7), PLDT and Smart (6), American Health Marketplace (5), Benifex (5), Eren Enerji (5), Everise (5), Gcash (5), HAVELSAN A.Ş. (5), Limak Cement (5), Saman Bank (5), and Türkiye Kalkınma ve Yatırım Bankası (5). For a full list of winners by category, visit Two Grand ("best of show") trophy winners in the competition will be announced during the week of July 28. Winners will be celebrated during a ceremony on Tuesday, September 16 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. Tickets are now on sale. The presentations will be broadcast live. More than 1,000 nominations from organizations in 35 nations and territories were evaluated in this year's competition. Winners were determined by the average scores of more than 115 professionals worldwide, acting as judges. The Stevie Awards for Great Employers recognize achievement in many facets of the workplace. Category groups include: Employer of the Year Categories HR Achievement Categories HR Individual Categories HR Team Categories Solution Provider Categories Solutions, Implementations, and Training Programs or Media Categories Thought Leadership Categories Stevie Award placements in the 31 Employer of the Year categories were determined by a unique blending of the ratings of judging professionals and more than 130,000 votes of the general public. The awards are presented by the Stevie Awards, which organizes nine of the world's leading business awards programs including the prestigious International Business Awards® and The American Business Awards®. About the Stevie Awards Stevie Awards are conferred in nine programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards®, The International Business Awards®, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, the Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 entries each year from organizations in more than 70 nations. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at Marketing Contact: Nina MooreNina@ 547 8389 View original content: SOURCE The Stevie Awards Sign in to access your portfolio
Newsweek
17-07-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
Charlie Kirk Has A New Message For Trump Amid Epstein Firestorm
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Turning Point USA founder and staunch MAGA loyalist Charlie Kirk issued a new message to President Donald Trump on Wednesday, after the president went after Republicans and his own supporters for questioning the administration's handling of the investigation into the death of disgraced financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Kirk sought to smooth things over on Wednesday's episode of his show, saying MAGA's "emphasis" on the Epstein files is "because we care about you" and "want what's best for the presidency." Why It Matters The Department of Justice infuriated Trump's base when it released a memo last week concluding that Epstein died by suicide in 2019 in his Manhattan jail cell. It also concluded that the government is not in possession of a list of wealthy and powerful businesspeople and politicians connected to Epstein. The memo threw a wrench into years of conspiracy theories that Trump supporters peddled about Epstein's death, as well as public statements that administration officials—including Attorney General Pam Bondi and Vice President JD Vance—had made suggesting that the government was covering up his "client list." President Donald Trump is joined on stage with Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk as he finishes speaking at Turning Point USA Teen Student Action Summit at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, Tuesday, July 23,... President Donald Trump is joined on stage with Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk as he finishes speaking at Turning Point USA Teen Student Action Summit at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, Tuesday, July 23, 2019. More Andrew Harnik/AP What To Know Trump this week lashed out at congressional Republicans who are pushing for the DOJ to release any "Epstein files" in its possession, as well as his supporters who he said got "duped" by the files, which his own officials repeatedly hyped. Kirk said on Wednesday's episode of his show that he believes the fissure between President Donald Trump and many of his MAGA supporters "is just a messaging misunderstanding." "What I'm going to say to the president if I see him soon, or if we talk on the phone ... is that Mr. President, the emphasis on Epstein is truly the best intentions of your most loyal followers," Kirk said. "We're not trying to score points with the CNNs or The New York Times. It's truly because we care about you. It's because we want what's best for the presidency." Kirk's comments on Wednesday came days after he said he was "done" talking about Epstein after having a phone call with Trump over the weekend. He issued his message to Trump after the president earlier in the day referred to the investigation and subsequent firestorm over Epstein as a "hoax" started by Democrats. Trump made that accusation despite the fact that Bondi said in February that Epstein's "client list" was "sitting on my desk" waiting to be reviewed and that the FBI had "thousands" of hours of videos showing Epstein with child sex abuse materials. FBI Director Kash Patel later said the FBI had no such evidence. Vance and Donald Trump Jr. also amplified MAGA claims about a client list before and during the 2024 campaign, with Trump Jr. writing on X in 2023: "Show us all the Epstein client list now!!! Why would anyone protect those scum bags? Ask yourselves this question daily and the answer becomes very apparent!!!" The president went after his supporters in a lengthy Truth Social post on Wednesday, calling them "weaklings" who "bought into this bulls***" and calling them "stupid people" later in the day. "I don't want their support anymore!" he wrote on Truth Social. Trump later softened his tone, saying in the Oval Office that Bondi can release "credible" evidence related to Epstein but maintaining that Republicans pushing for the files' full release were "stupid and foolish." Kirk pleaded with Trump on Wednesday to sympathize with his supporters while pointing out Trump's pledge to root out the so-called "deep state." "We are messengers here. We are relaying what we are hearing from your most loyal ultra-MAGA supporters all the time," Kirk said. "It's not that people are saying, you know, they want to learn about Epstein because they have any suspicion of President Trump ... No one thinks you're involved in any way in that stuff whatsoever." The president's backers in the MAGA sphere were joined in their dissatisfaction by half a dozen House Republicans, who are trying to force a floor vote calling on the DOJ to release any remaining Epstein-related documents it has in its possession in their entirety. The bipartisan motion for the floor vote is spearheaded by Republican Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky, who frequently breaks with the president on budgetary issues, and Democratic Representative Ro Khanna of Florida. Massie has also been joined by five Trump loyalists: Republican Representatives Marjorie Taylor Greene, Lauren Boebert, Eric Burlison, Tim Burchett and Jeff Van Drew. The vast majority of House Democrats and Democratic activists have also called for the Trump administration to release the remaining Epstein files, with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries suggestion that Trump has resisted authorizing the release because he has something to hide. House Speaker Mike Johnson also took the surprising step of calling for more "transparency" from the administration and Bondi regarding the Epstein files, despite Trump's claims that the files are a hoax and his public support of the attorney general. What People Are Saying Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia wrote on X last week: "RELEASE THE EPSTEIN CLIENT LIST!!!!" Republican Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky posted to X on Tuesday: "We all deserve to know what's in the Epstein files, who's implicated, and how deep this corruption goes. Americans were promised justice and transparency. We're introducing a discharge petition to force a vote in the US House of Representatives on releasing the COMPLETE files." Trump wrote in his Truth Social missive on Wednesday: "Their new SCAM is what we will forever call the Jeffrey Epstein Hoax, and my PAST supporters have bought into this 'bull****,' hook, line, and sinker ... They haven't learned their lesson, and probably never will, even after being conned by the Lunatic Left for 8 long years." What Happens Next Bondi has not yet said whether the DOJ will move to release more information regarding Epstein.
Al Bawaba
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Bawaba
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