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Axios
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Axios
4 newish rooftop bars in Denver
The sunset views. The creative cocktails. And the city skyline at night. This is why Denver's rooftop bars are the place to be when the weather warms. If you go: We have four soaring spots for you to visit. Kisbee on the Roof (Jacquard Hotel, Cherry Creek) The vibe: Think elevated nightlife that matches the luxury hotel's sophistication. Enjoy live DJ sets Fridays and Saturdays and a pool where you can reserve cabanas. Rook (Catbird Hotel, RiNo) The vibe: The former Red Barber space is transformed into a social clubhouse that blends "curated chaos with irreverent energy." Try daily riddles to unlock drink specials, join 9-ball pool parties and play popular games like Scrabble or Gin Rummy to keep the mood playful. Hey Kiddo (Tennyson Street)
Calgary Herald
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Calgary Herald
Changemaker: Acting coach, screen villain and ACTRA Alberta vice-president Chad Rook is creating a community of thespians who are landing work
Article content 'We have an endless amount of actors who are working full time. They are always booking,' he says. Article content 'It's almost every week that one of our students is booking something locally. We have grown our community. We have different social media with all of our students and we're always helping each other out. We have well over 100 actors in the community right now.' Article content Rook has spent time on film and TV sets in Vancouver, Los Angeles, New York and Europe, but is Calgary-based at the moment. He left for Vancouver after graduating from Picture Butte High School, initially to pursue a career as a model. He soon began landing TV roles in Vancouver. Article content Recent roles have included playing Billy the Kid antagonist James Dolan in the Alberta-shot series, which earned him a Leo Award in 2023. He played CFL player Jackie Parker, who played with the Edmonton Eskimos in the 1950s, in a Heritage Minute segment about Norman Kwong. He played a deputy in two seasons of Joe Pickett, as well. Article content Article content Rook credits his time in Vancouver studying under Canadian actor Ty Olsson, known for his roles in Supernatural and Flight 93, as changing both his views on the industry and the trajectory of his career. Article content 'He was very direct and told me what works and what doesn't work — to stop the bullsh-t and (do) what is needed,' Rook says. 'When I had a coach who did that, my career changed immediately because I knew what to do and what not to do. That's when I was like, 'people need to know about this.' Article content 'Unfortunately, there is — and I don't mind saying this, I'm a pretty direct guy — so many bad coaches and classes out there because you are out there learning from people who are not even successful at what they are trying to teach you to do. They are not even working actors. They quit the industry 20 years ago because it was too hard, and now they are teaching you what didn't even work for them.' Article content Article content Rook, on the other hand, continues to be a busy actor, with the Internet Movie Database listing 10 upcoming titles scheduled for 2025. Article content Perhaps inadvertently, he has carved out a niche for himself playing villains. He got his first major break playing supervillain Clyde Mardon, a.k.a. the Weather Wizard, in 2014 episodes of The Flash. In the NBC sci-fi series Timeless, he played a ruthless henchman to the main villain played by Goran Visnjic. In the 2017 blockbuster War for the Planet of the Apes, he played the aggressive military man, Boyle, who serves under the chief antagonist played by Woody Harrelson. Article content One of the more high-profile future projects is a role in HBO's IT: Welcome to Derry, a prequel to Stephen King's novel and the two films based on it that were released in 2017 and 2019. It was filmed in Hamilton, Ont.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Yahoo
Will charges be filed for the over 100 people taken into custody at DEA nightclub operation?
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) — There is still no word on charges that could be filed after an illegal nightclub operation in Colorado Springs that led to the detainment of more than 100 people who federal officials say entered the U.S. illegally. Officials said there was drug trafficking and prostitution inside the club. Earlier this year, Drug Enforcement Administration agents took more than 40 people who they said entered the U.S. illegally into custody in Adams County at what they called a 'makeshift' nightclub, but no one faced drug charges in that operation. DEA, prosecutors say no 'drug-related' charges pending in Adams County nightclub raid A spokesperson with the DEA, the agency leading the investigation, told FOX31 from his understanding, 105 undocumented immigrations are in ICE custody and referred the question to Immigration and Customs Enforcement. When asked about potential charges, an ICE spokesperson said a two-hour deadline was not realistic to answer any questions, and they may have more information to share by the close of business day Tuesday. Meanwhile, we learned more about the Douglas County Sheriff's Office's role in the operation. 'I was aware of the danger and risks involved with that. I was also aware of the potential for potential gang members as well as weapons being on scene,' said Douglas County Sheriff Darren Weekly. 'So, it was a no-brainer for me to authorize our SWAT team to help.' Nine deputies with the DCSO were a part of a group of more than 300 law enforcement officers who assisted with the major illegal nightclub raid in Colorado Springs early Sunday morning. Colorado's local law enforcement is prevented from aiding in immigration-related arrests, but is authorized to help with federal criminal matters, like drugs and prostitution. 'We provided a Bearcat armored vehicle as well as a Rook vehicle and drone support, as well as a SWAT medic,' said Weekly. ACLU sues ICE to obtain expanded immigration detention plans in Colorado, Wyoming This armored bulletproof vehicle, called a Rook, helped officers with the operation. 'We can raise SWAT operators up to elevated areas. It creates barriers, it has a shield so they can move SWAT operators to various locations,' Weekly said. 'It can knock down walls, it can send projectiles or gas in through walls. So, it has special attachments to be able to do that. It's kind of a smaller armored version of a bear cat. It's really an amazing type of vehicle. It's kind of a game changer for SWAT teams and has the ability to put SWAT operators/ officers in various locations that we normally could not do that without putting them in much greater risks.' The DEA Rocky Mountain Field Division shared photos from inside that nightclub, where officials say pink cocaine and numerous weapons were seized. During the months-long investigation, federal officials did undercover work and conducted surveillance. 'I had agents out there doing surveillance two weeks ago and these idiots showing up at this club were driving around shooting their guns off out of the car window,' said DEA Rocky Mountain field Division Special Agent in Charge Jonathan Pullen. 'So, this is a dangerous environment and I'm glad we're able to do something about it.' Officials say the club was frequented by Tren de Aragua, MS-13 members and Hells Angels. It's not clear if any members were detained in the raid. President Trump signs executive order on 'sanctuary jurisdictions' 'During the Biden administration, they received 170 911 calls to that club alone,' Pam Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, said on FOX and Friends. 'That club we were just watching 170 calls … wouldn't you think that would have been a red flag?' 'This is the beginning of the investigation, not the end. We are looking at who is supplying the drugs and we're looking at how they are laundering the money,' said Pullen. 'Listen, my agents have been in that club. They've done undercover work there, so there will be charges filed at the end. This is a dangerous spot.' FOX31 also reached out to the El Paso District Attorney's Office about potential charges, but was referred to a release they put out earlier Monday. There is no word on charges. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Forbes
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘Dragon Age: The Veilguard' Leads 2025 Gayming Awards Nominations
'Dragon Age: The Veilguard' is the frontrunner at this year's Gayming Awards, but it's an open ... More field. Dragon Age: The Veilguard has claimed a narrow lead in the nomination stakes going into the 2025 Gayming Awards, including a coveted place on an incredibly close Game of the Year list. Still, the show's stars-in-waiting appear to be some truly spectacular indie titles, which have long deserved their time in the limelight. The fifth annual Gayming Awards, which will be broadcast on July 8 via WOW Presents Plus following an exclusive deal announced earlier this year, celebrates excellence in LGBTQ+ video games and queer representation in the industry. The Veilguard is one of six titles nominated for Game of the Year, and it'll duke it out with Dragon's Dogma 2, Life is Strange: Double Exposure, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, The Last of Us Part II Remastered, and the fantastic Fear The Spotlight. It's also shortlisted for the Gayming Magazine Readers' Award and Best LGBTQ+ Character, with lead character Rook earning a nomination. It's also a great year for indies, with the superb Sorry We're Closed and Caravan SandWitch among smaller-studio hopefuls going into the ceremony. Last year, Baldur's Gate 3 unsurprisingly claimed the biggest award of the night, while Thirsty Suitors rightly took home the Authentic Representation and Best LGBTQ Indie Game awards. 'Fear the Spotlight' more than deserves its place on the list. 'Caravan SandWitch' is one of the most underrated games of 2024, and you really should play it. Public voting is now open in four categories, including the Readers' Award, Content Creator of the Year, Geek Entertainment of the Year, and Community Impact Award. Winners of the yet-unannounced Gayming Icon and LGBTQ+ Streamer Rising Star Class of 2025 will be revealed closer to the event, at some point in June.
Forbes
25-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘Dragon Age: The Veilguard' Just Got A Surprise Free DLC, But Only For A Limited Time
Dragon Age: The Veilguard Credit: BioWare Dragon Age: The Veilguard was a huge disappointment for both fans and EA, vastly underperforming sales expectations. Longtime fans of the series worry that this might be the final nail in the coffin for the once-beloved RPG. I thought it was a decently fun game in terms of combat, but its weirdly chipper tone and abandonment of tactical combat (among other problems, like its clumsy political messaging) made it feel more like an action game set in a totally different universe. The game was such a spectacular failure that EA pretty much immediately announced that it would not be supporting the game with new DLC and would be disbanding the team that made it, moving developers to other projects. So it is very peculiar, indeed, to learn that a new free DLC has just been released. The new DLC is for PC players only, and is only available until April 9th. Normally, it wouldn't even be newsworthy, but given we were told we'd be getting no DLC at all, it's worth mentioning. And since it appears neither EA nor Bioware have gone to the trouble of even mentioning this DLC on social media, here we are. The DLC in question is called 'Rook's Weapons Appearance Offer' and is described on Steam thusly: The consensus on Reddit seems to be that the weapon and armor skins this DLC bundle provides are not particularly attractive, but I suppose when it's both free and totally unexpected, that doesn't matter as much. I took my Rook to the wardrobe and perused the offerings and they're fine, I guess. Lost in a sea of other cosmetics. Nothing special. Sort of like the game itself. It really is a shame. Veilguard is one of those titles that feels less like a proper sequel to a classic RPG and more like a corporate mandate, designed by committee to appeal to the 'modern audience' and younger gamers in particular. It draws more inspiration from the new God Of War games than from Dragon Age: Origins. All EA and BioWare had to do was create another Origins with more engaging combat and hire some really talented writers to bring it to life. Honestly, a full remake of Origins might have done the trick. Baldur's Gate 3 certainly proves that gamers remain hungry for deep RPG experiences. Now, barring various miracles, it appears that Dragon Age is, like many ages before it, a thing of the past.
