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Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Collectibles Accessory Leader Ultra PRO announces expansive licensed MAGIC: THE GATHERING®--FINAL FANTASY™ product line in collaboration with Hasbro, Wizards of the Coast® and SQUARE ENIX®
COMMERCE, Calif., June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Give your MAGIC: THE GATHERING®—FINAL FANTASY™ collection enough defense to withstand Ultima with Ultra PRO's most comprehensive product launch yet. Join our party with this historic celebration of the ultimate collaboration between two of gaming's most iconic franchises. Every product in the Ultra PRO MAGIC: THE GATHERING®—FINAL FANTASY™ line features brand-new artwork of characters, creatures, and items, carefully arranged to upgrade your collection with your favorite FINAL FANTASY moments throughout the sixteen mainline titles. Whether you are looking for matching accessories for your Terra, Herald of Hope, Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER, Tidus, Yuna's Guardian, or Y'shtola, Night's Blessed Commander deck, or to mix and match your favorite FINAL FANTASY eras, there's something for every fan to customize their collection and playspace. We have enough accessories in various designs, styles, and functions to fill the hull of the Blackjack! If you're looking to cast the highest level Protection Magic for your cards and tabletop, look no further than the Ultra PRO APEX Deck Protector™ Sleeves, Premium Alcove Edge Deck Box®, 9-Pocket Premium Zippered PRO-Binder®, Holofoil®, and Double-Sided playmats. Products within the Ultra PRO MAGIC: THE GATHERING®—FINAL FANTASY™ line: Deck Protector® sleeves made with ChromaFusion Technology® Deck Box® storage container APEX Deck Protector™ Sleeves Premium Alcove Edge Deck Box® 9-Pocket Premium Zippered PRO-Binder® 4-Pocket PRO-Binder®, 9-Pocket PRO-Binder®, 12-Pocket PRO-Binder® Spiral Life Pad Flat Pack™ Storage Box 6ft Table Playmat 8ft Table Playmat Standard Playmat Double-Sided Playmat Holofoil® Playmat Black Stitched Playmat FINAL FANTASY first released on December 18, 1987, and launched a franchise spanning three decades, sixteen mainline titles, various sequels, spin-offs, and adaptations across multiple genres and mediums. Most recently, SQUARE ENIX launched FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH on PC after its initial release on SONY PlayStation® 5, following FINAL FANTASY XVI, the latest numbered installment in the FINAL FANTASY franchise. FINAL FANTASY PIXEL REMASTER reinvigorates the original six titles in the series with enhanced features, soundtracks, and visual options and is available on Nintendo Switch®, Sony PlayStation® 4, Xbox® Series S|X, and PC, iOS, and Android Devices. In July 1993, a card game designed by Richard Garfield called MAGIC: THE GATHERING® was introduced at the Origins Game Fair in Dallas, Texas. Thirty years later, the game continues to attract players from all over the world and continues to be a name synonymous with Collectible Card Games. "MAGIC: THE GATHERING® and FINAL FANTASY have two of the most passionate fanbases out there," said Ultra PRO Licensing Manager Matt Rogers. "As a fan of both franchises personally, I am very excited to see the reception for the set release. We are honored to celebrate the history of FINAL FANTASY alongside Hasbro, Wizards of the Coast® and SQUARE ENIX® through our expansive product offerings for every kind of player." Cast powerful spells, call upon classic summons, and visit your favorite locations on the back of a Chocobo. You can experience every mainline game in the FINAL FANTASY franchise when MAGIC: THE GATHERING®—FINAL FANTASY™ releases on June 13, 2025. About Ultra PRO Ultra PRO is the leading brand of memorabilia collecting and tabletop gaming accessories, and photo and scrapbooking albums and pages. We have been designing and manufacturing top quality products since 1952 and our brands are recognized for its high-quality standards and design innovations. Over the past decade, we have grown and diversified into a variety of related opportunities. Our Entertainment division publishes and distributes a variety of family-friendly board games and electronic toys, while our TableTopics division offers a broad line of TableTopics Conversation Starter sets to spark great conversations at social gatherings. Our SP Images division distributes collectible trading cards and other memorabilia to retail outlets across the United States. In addition to our headquarters in California, we are supported by our satellite facilities in Ohio, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Japan, and Belgium. For more information, please visit our website: About Hasbro Hasbro is a leading games, IP and toy company whose mission is to create joy and community through the magic of play. With over 164 years of expertise, Hasbro delivers groundbreaking play experiences and reaches over 500 million kids, families and fans around the world, through physical and digital games, video games, toys, licensed consumer products, location-based entertainment, film, TV and more. Through its franchise-first approach, Hasbro unlocks value from both new and legacy IP, including MAGIC: THE GATHERING, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, MONOPOLY, HASBRO GAMES, NERF, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH and PEPPA PIG, as well as premier partner brands. Powered by its portfolio of thousands of iconic marks and a diversified network of partners and subsidiary studios, Hasbro brings fans together wherever they are, from tabletop to screen. For more than a decade, Hasbro has been consistently recognized for its corporate citizenship, including being named one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media, a 2025 JUST Capital Industry Leader, one of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the U.S. by the Civic 50, and a Brand that Matters by Fast Company. For more information, visit or @Hasbro on LinkedIn. About Wizards of the Coast Wizards of the Coast develops and publishes legendary games that inspire creativity, forge friendships and build communities of global fans. A division of Hasbro, a leading games, IP and toy company (NASDAQ: HAS), Wizards delivers premium experiences for gamers across tabletop, video games, and digital platforms based on both new and time-honored brands, including its best-known franchises MAGIC: THE GATHERING and DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, and from Hasbro's unparalleled portfolio of thousands of iconic marks. Wizards' diverse studio network includes first-party developers Archetype Entertainment, Invoke Studios, Atomic Arcade and Skeleton Key as well as co-venture and license partners. Headquartered in Renton, Washington, Wizards fosters world-class talent to create unforgettable play experiences on all platforms. To learn more about Wizards, visit or Wizards of the Coast on LinkedIn. About Square Enix, Inc. Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix group of companies. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY™, which has sold over 200 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 94 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Ultra PRO International LLC
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Collectibles Accessory Leader Ultra PRO announces expansive licensed MAGIC: THE GATHERING®--FINAL FANTASY™ product line in collaboration with Hasbro, Wizards of the Coast® and SQUARE ENIX®
COMMERCE, Calif., June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Give your MAGIC: THE GATHERING®—FINAL FANTASY™ collection enough defense to withstand Ultima with Ultra PRO's most comprehensive product launch yet. Join our party with this historic celebration of the ultimate collaboration between two of gaming's most iconic franchises. Every product in the Ultra PRO MAGIC: THE GATHERING®—FINAL FANTASY™ line features brand-new artwork of characters, creatures, and items, carefully arranged to upgrade your collection with your favorite FINAL FANTASY moments throughout the sixteen mainline titles. Whether you are looking for matching accessories for your Terra, Herald of Hope, Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER, Tidus, Yuna's Guardian, or Y'shtola, Night's Blessed Commander deck, or to mix and match your favorite FINAL FANTASY eras, there's something for every fan to customize their collection and playspace. We have enough accessories in various designs, styles, and functions to fill the hull of the Blackjack! If you're looking to cast the highest level Protection Magic for your cards and tabletop, look no further than the Ultra PRO APEX Deck Protector™ Sleeves, Premium Alcove Edge Deck Box®, 9-Pocket Premium Zippered PRO-Binder®, Holofoil®, and Double-Sided playmats. Products within the Ultra PRO MAGIC: THE GATHERING®—FINAL FANTASY™ line: Deck Protector® sleeves made with ChromaFusion Technology® Deck Box® storage container APEX Deck Protector™ Sleeves Premium Alcove Edge Deck Box® 9-Pocket Premium Zippered PRO-Binder® 4-Pocket PRO-Binder®, 9-Pocket PRO-Binder®, 12-Pocket PRO-Binder® Spiral Life Pad Flat Pack™ Storage Box 6ft Table Playmat 8ft Table Playmat Standard Playmat Double-Sided Playmat Holofoil® Playmat Black Stitched Playmat FINAL FANTASY first released on December 18, 1987, and launched a franchise spanning three decades, sixteen mainline titles, various sequels, spin-offs, and adaptations across multiple genres and mediums. Most recently, SQUARE ENIX launched FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH on PC after its initial release on SONY PlayStation® 5, following FINAL FANTASY XVI, the latest numbered installment in the FINAL FANTASY franchise. FINAL FANTASY PIXEL REMASTER reinvigorates the original six titles in the series with enhanced features, soundtracks, and visual options and is available on Nintendo Switch®, Sony PlayStation® 4, Xbox® Series S|X, and PC, iOS, and Android Devices. In July 1993, a card game designed by Richard Garfield called MAGIC: THE GATHERING® was introduced at the Origins Game Fair in Dallas, Texas. Thirty years later, the game continues to attract players from all over the world and continues to be a name synonymous with Collectible Card Games. "MAGIC: THE GATHERING® and FINAL FANTASY have two of the most passionate fanbases out there," said Ultra PRO Licensing Manager Matt Rogers. "As a fan of both franchises personally, I am very excited to see the reception for the set release. We are honored to celebrate the history of FINAL FANTASY alongside Hasbro, Wizards of the Coast® and SQUARE ENIX® through our expansive product offerings for every kind of player." Cast powerful spells, call upon classic summons, and visit your favorite locations on the back of a Chocobo. You can experience every mainline game in the FINAL FANTASY franchise when MAGIC: THE GATHERING®—FINAL FANTASY™ releases on June 13, 2025. About Ultra PRO Ultra PRO is the leading brand of memorabilia collecting and tabletop gaming accessories, and photo and scrapbooking albums and pages. We have been designing and manufacturing top quality products since 1952 and our brands are recognized for its high-quality standards and design innovations. Over the past decade, we have grown and diversified into a variety of related opportunities. Our Entertainment division publishes and distributes a variety of family-friendly board games and electronic toys, while our TableTopics division offers a broad line of TableTopics Conversation Starter sets to spark great conversations at social gatherings. Our SP Images division distributes collectible trading cards and other memorabilia to retail outlets across the United States. In addition to our headquarters in California, we are supported by our satellite facilities in Ohio, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Japan, and Belgium. For more information, please visit our website: About Hasbro Hasbro is a leading games, IP and toy company whose mission is to create joy and community through the magic of play. With over 164 years of expertise, Hasbro delivers groundbreaking play experiences and reaches over 500 million kids, families and fans around the world, through physical and digital games, video games, toys, licensed consumer products, location-based entertainment, film, TV and more. Through its franchise-first approach, Hasbro unlocks value from both new and legacy IP, including MAGIC: THE GATHERING, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, MONOPOLY, HASBRO GAMES, NERF, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH and PEPPA PIG, as well as premier partner brands. Powered by its portfolio of thousands of iconic marks and a diversified network of partners and subsidiary studios, Hasbro brings fans together wherever they are, from tabletop to screen. For more than a decade, Hasbro has been consistently recognized for its corporate citizenship, including being named one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media, a 2025 JUST Capital Industry Leader, one of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the U.S. by the Civic 50, and a Brand that Matters by Fast Company. For more information, visit or @Hasbro on LinkedIn. About Wizards of the Coast Wizards of the Coast develops and publishes legendary games that inspire creativity, forge friendships and build communities of global fans. A division of Hasbro, a leading games, IP and toy company (NASDAQ: HAS), Wizards delivers premium experiences for gamers across tabletop, video games, and digital platforms based on both new and time-honored brands, including its best-known franchises MAGIC: THE GATHERING and DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, and from Hasbro's unparalleled portfolio of thousands of iconic marks. Wizards' diverse studio network includes first-party developers Archetype Entertainment, Invoke Studios, Atomic Arcade and Skeleton Key as well as co-venture and license partners. Headquartered in Renton, Washington, Wizards fosters world-class talent to create unforgettable play experiences on all platforms. To learn more about Wizards, visit or Wizards of the Coast on LinkedIn. About Square Enix, Inc. Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix group of companies. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY™, which has sold over 200 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 94 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Ultra PRO International LLC
USA Today
25-04-2025
- USA Today
Are you the world's worst hotel guest? Here's how to tell (and redeem yourself)
Are you the world's worst hotel guest? Here's how to tell (and redeem yourself) Show Caption Hide Caption The myth of travel hacks, debunked There's no secret formula for cheap flights. Here's the truth about travel "hacks." Cruising Altitude Inconsiderate hotel guests disrupt other travelers with excessive noise and disregard for hotel rules. Guests should be mindful of hallway conversations, especially during quiet hours. Three questions to ask yourself to avoid being a bad hotel guest: Are you violating house rules? Are you getting extra attention from staff? Would your behavior be unacceptable outside the hotel? A few hours after Matt Rogers checked into his hotel in Dallas, he heard rhythmic grunting noises outside his door. They were coming from one of the worst hotel guests ever. "He was doing his workout in the hallway," recalled Rogers. "It was really obnoxious." Check out Elliott Confidential, the newsletter the travel industry doesn't want you to read. Each issue is filled with breaking news, deep insights, and exclusive strategies for becoming a better traveler. But don't tell anyone! Rogers knows a thing or two about working out – he's a personal trainer himself – but he said there's a time and a place for it. The guest should have headed to the hotel gym, which was open at the time. But, for heaven's sake, keep it down in the hallway. That's not the worst of it: Apparently, the obnoxious hotel guest was totally unaware that he was being, well, so obnoxious. How can hotel guests be so annoying? Annoying hotel guests will be front and center again this summer as Americans embark on their annual vacations. They'll make noise, trash rooms, ignore the house rules and irritate other travelers. And, like the guy working out in Rogers' hallway, they'll have no idea that they are the world's worst hotel guests. "They forget that they're not in their own living room," said Rachel Wagner, an etiquette expert. "If they're with family members or sports team members for an event, it's easy and natural to continue conversations down the hall after getting off the elevator, forgetting that others may have an early morning flight and are trying to sleep." My pet peeve is hotel guests who think they're shooting an adult movie next door. Look, if you're going to make the kind of noise that keeps the neighbors up all night, maybe you should wait until you get home. Just a suggestion. It turns out there's a litmus test – three simple questions – that will help you know if you're a bad guest. I'll also tell you how to be a good guest. And if you think it's too late for you, I have some hopeful news. I'll get to that in a sec. How to tell if you're the world's worst hotel guest So here we are, having to do something your parents should have taught you. I'm about to reveal how you can know if you're the world's worst hotel guest. (OK, technically, I'm going to defer to my expert sources.) Here are the questions you should ask: ▶ Are you violating any of the house rules? Hotels post house rules and will often share them with you when you check in. For example, they'll tell you when it's check-out time – usually noon. They'll tell you what's allowed in your room and what isn't (no parties, no weapons). They'll also disclose the hotel's "quiet" hours. And, of course, stealing is never allowed. "Simple acts like lowering your voice in common areas can make a big difference," said Raymond Yorke, a spokesman for Redpoint Travel Protection. If you're not following the rules, chances are you're a bad hotel guest. ▶ Are you getting a lot of attention from the hotel staff? "You can know you are a bad guest if the hotel's staff are paying extra attention to you, more than any other guests," said Sarah Bajc, owner of Camaroncito EcoResort & Beach, an all-inclusive eco-resort on the Caribbean coast of Panama. "They will be checking in with you more proactively, ensuring you are OK." Wait, isn't that what hotels are supposed to do with guests – take good care of them? "Most good guests are self-sufficient and happy to ask for something without being needy," said Bajc. Good to know. ▶ Are you doing something that would be unacceptable outside the hotel? Here's a fact: Paying for a hotel room doesn't give you the right to do whatever you want. Brenda Beltrán remembers a recent hotel stay in Madrid with a particularly difficult guest. He yelled into his phone while walking down the hallway. He made bizarre complaints about the hotel vibrating. And he demanded extra pillows be delivered to his room – then berated the staff for interrupting him when they delivered the cushions. "He made everyone tense," recalled Beltrán, who works for a telecommunications company. If you answer "yes" to any of these questions, chances are you're a bad hotel guest. So, how are you supposed to behave? For the answer, I turned to Wagner, our etiquette expert. How an etiquette professional behaves at a hotel Wagner shared her experience during a 13-night stay at a Hilton property in Fort Lauderdale, where she was caring for her husband as he recuperated from surgery. Her approach to being a good guest is simple yet effective: be courteous, thoughtful, and respectful. 'I try to be respectful when checking in or when I need something," Wagner explained. "I don't request housekeeping every day – only every two to three days. I leave dirty towels in a neatly folded stack on the bathroom floor, not strewn around. And I leave a tip on the pillow each day that housekeeping is provided, usually $4 to $5.' But it's not just about the room or the tipping. Wagner makes it a point to acknowledge the hard work of the housekeeping staff whenever she encounters them. 'When I see housekeeping staff in the hallway, I always smile and say, 'Good morning, have a great day.' They work hard, and I want them to feel valued and appreciated. It's a small thing, but it can make a big difference,' she said. Even if you're the worst hotel guest ever, there's still hope If you feel like you've already crossed the line into bad guest territory, don't worry. There's hope for you. Take, for instance, the story of Nick Burchill, also known as the worst hotel guest ever. Burchill had opened his window and left boxes of pepperoni pizza in his hotel room at the Fairmont Empress in Victoria, British Columbia. It attracted a flock of hungry seagulls that tore into the takeout and defaced his room. After the incident, the hotel banned him for life. Burchill wrote an apology to the hotel 17 years later. "I have matured and I admit responsibility for my actions," he said. "I come to you, hat-in-hand, to apologize for the damage I had indirectly come to cause and to ask you to reconsider my lifetime ban from the property." The Fairmont lifted his ban. So, if you've been a bit of a Burchill in the past, don't worry. Just remember to be polite, follow the rules, and treat the hotel staff with respect. And maybe, don't leave the pizza out where the seagulls can find it. Christopher Elliott is an author, consumer advocate, and journalist. He founded Elliott Advocacy, a nonprofit organization that helps solve consumer problems. He publishes Elliott Confidential, a travel newsletter, and the Elliott Report, a news site about customer service. If you need help with a consumer problem, you can reach him here or email him at chris@
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
2025 Fashion Los Angeles Awards: Best Looks
The Daily Front Row rolled out the red carpet on Thursday night for the Fashion Los Angeles Awards at the Beverly Hills Hotel. The evening, hosted by funny man Matt Rogers, honored designer Betsey Johnson with the lifetime achievement award. Demi Moore's stylist Brad Goreski was named style curator of the year while Tyra Banks was recognized with the fashion icon award. More from Variety Noah Schnapp Reflects on Coming Out Before 'Stranger Things' Season 5 Filming: 'I'm Finally Living Truthfully' 'The Boulet Brothers' Dragula' Renewed for Season 7 on Shudder (EXCLUSIVE) Documentary on Hollywood Blonde Bombshell Mamie Van Doren in the Works (EXCLUSIVE) Other honorees included hairstylist Demitris Gianneto, model Adriana Lima, men's stylist team Wayman + Micah and makeup artist Alexx Mayo. The event was presented by Lagos, Moroccanoil, Daou Vineyards, Milly and Casamigos. Check out all the looks on the red carpet below. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Big Campaign Decisions to be Made as Submission Deadline Looms What's Coming to Disney+ in April 2025 Chappell Roan is in full bloom at the Fashion Los Angeles Awards. Fashion LA Awards host Matt Rogers is all smiles. Honoree Tyra Banks smizes on the carpet. Purple reigns for 'Emily in Paris' star Ashley Park. Honoree Betsey Johnson does a split on the carpet. Andrew Matarazzo is the man in (Balenciaga) black. Lilly Singh poses at the Fashion Los Angeles Awards. Does honoree Adriana Lima return home if she clicks her red shoes three times? 'Extra' host Terri Seymour puts her best foot forward. Honoree Brad Goreski is joined by Ashley Park on the carpet. Darren Kennedy wears a white suit and some shades. Selma Blair and Betsey Johnson are metalic twinsies at the Fashion Los Angeles Awards. Marta Pozzan is laced up at the Fashion Los Angeles Awards. Influencer Jack Wright arrives at the Fashion Los Angeles Awards. 'Hold Your Breath' star arrives at the Fashion Los Angeles Awards. Model Ben Crofchick smiles for the cameras. Dixie D'Amelio lets her hair down. Model Brooks Nader poses on the carpet. James Charles is tied up at the Fashion Los Angeles Awards.
Fox News
21-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Oscar-winner Cate Blanchett says award shows shouldn't be televised to protect celebrities' privacy
Cate Blanchett is getting real about why award shows should no longer be televised. During a recent appearance on the "Las Culturistas With Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang" podcast, the 55-year-old actress discussed what it was like moving through the world as a public person, noting that with the invention of smartphones, there are "so few spaces that you can go now, where you are private" without worrying if someone is recording. "That's what I loved about the late '80s [was] going to all of the dance parties in Sydney for Mardi Gras. People were just there," she explained. "They were so present, you know, they were just together, collectively, having a great time. It was non-aggressive. No one was being recorded. No one cared what anyone did." Hosts Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers agreed with Blanchett, with Yang bringing up the current trend on TikTok where lip readers will post videos claiming to know what celebrities are saying to each other at award shows. Blanchett and the hosts agreed the new trend feels "treacherous," pointing out that certain celebrities have begun to cover their mouths when speaking on the carpet to avoid potentially being the subject of one of those videos. "I mean, I say, I know it's blasphemy, go back to the day when it wasn't televised," Blanchett said. "Bring that back and just have a great party where people can just let go. I mean the industry is so scattered and at such a point…which I think potentially could be exciting or could really be depressing, but it's at a pivot point, and so we need to gather together and celebrate what it is that we do, without it having to have any public-facing." "I mean, the fashion is great, and all of that stuff. We'll find out in the end who won or who didn't win. But it would be so nice that that happened behind closed doors. [It would be] absolutely a very different evening." The very first Academy Awards took place in May 1929, but it was not televised until the 25th ceremony in 1953. Since then, audiences worldwide have tuned in to see which of their favorite stars takes home the night's biggest awards. Blanchett has won two Oscars herself, one for her supporting role in "The Aviator" in 2005, playing Katharine Hepburn, and another for her leading role in "Blue Jasmine" in 2014. She has also received six additional nominations in both the supporting and lead categories. "I mean, the fashion is great, and all of that stuff. We'll find out in the end who won or who didn't win," she added. "But it would be so nice that that happened behind closed doors. [It would be] absolutely a very different evening." The actress later clarified she is all for still having award shows, noting "it's so great that people's work is celebrated and in that way," but that the current system can often lead people to "get sick of" some of the films nominated that year. "This is the thing, all of these films are amazing, and so many amazing films and performances and all of the craft awards and the cinematography," she explained. "You want to celebrate them, but you can get sick of those films because they all get whittled down, as they must. I don't want to get sick of any of those films because they're brilliant." This is not the first time Blanchett has spoken out about her issues with awards shows. When she won the Critics' Choice Award for best actress in a drama for her lead role in "Tar" in 2023, she used part of her acceptance speech to call the system a "patriarchal pyramid where someone stands up" in front of a room full of their peers. She then referred to the whole affair as "a televised horse race," and suggested they instead acknowledge that "there's a whole raft of female performances that are in concert and in dialogue with one another." "Because can I tell you, every single woman – whether it's television, film, advertising, tampon commercials, whatever – you're all out there doing amazing work that is inspiring me continually," she said.
