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Korea Herald
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Monsoon plans: Seoul's indoor charms and Daegu's musical stages
With the rainy season expected to arrive in most parts of the country Friday, it might be time to rethink your weekend plans. Whether it's sipping a hot cup of coffee at a cozy Seoul cafe, making your very own music box or escaping to the world of musicals in Daegu, the monsoon season offers the perfect excuse to stay indoors without missing out. Serene getaway with cup of coffee How about finding a cozy and relaxing escape for monsoon season? Songpa-gu is home to Seoul's iconic outdoor destinations such as Olympic Park and Seokchon Lake, but you'll also find charming hidden gems perfect for a serene getaway. Just a 5-minute walk from Songpanaru Station on Seoul Subway Line No. 9, Frank Coffin Bar's dark wood interior and soft, ambient lighting offer a warm, inviting atmosphere. It's a perfect space for those rainy days when you want to slow down and savor the moment. The cafe's highlights include two signature coffee drinks made with cream and scotch candy, offering a rich taste. Another favourite is the croffles, served with a variety of sweet toppings. From traditional espresso-based drinks like Romano, Caffe Bacio and Caffe Albero, to refreshing summer options like fruit sorbets and fizzy ades, Frank Coffin Bar is the perfect spot for those who want a sweet treat to pair with their rich, flavourful coffee. Frank Coffin Bar is open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Frank Coffin Bar 2nd floor, 6 Baekjegobun-ro 45, Songpa-gu, Seoul Take a tune home In the heart of Insa-dong, one of Seoul's must-visit cultural hubs for travelers, is a charming, boutique music box shop offering visitors the memorable experience of crafting their own, one-of-a-kind music box. First, guests are invited to select a blank music box with their tune of choice from a curated catalog of classics, beloved film scores and popular K-drama soundtracks. Choices include 'Do You Want to Build a Snowman' from Disney's 'Frozen,' 'City of Stars' from 'La La Land' and a melody from 'Mr. Sunshine.' The boxes also come in a variety of shapes and finishes, from dome-shaped designs to rectangular styles, available in plastic or wood. Once you've selected your base and melody, it's time to personalize. Pick from a wide selection of figurines — cats, mermaids and more — and decorate your music box to your liking. The store also features a gallery of beautifully decorated pieces and vintage-style music boxes, offering plenty of inspiration. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., the DIY music box experience is available without reservation and is priced at 28,000 won. 49 Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul Visit musical paradise Daegu Daegu, the country's fourth-largest city, becomes a vibrant hub of musical theater starting this weekend, welcoming both homegrown and global productions, emerging talent and original works. The 19th Daegu International Musical Festival takes place across Daegu from Friday to July 7, presenting a total of 29 productions from six countries, including Hungary, France, Japan, Taiwan and China. The festival opens with "Tesla," a large-scale production from Hungary making its Asian premiere, and closes with "Panda," a Chinese musical praised for its emotional resonance. Among the highlights are five new original musicals: "Cidis: The Right to Be Forgotten," "Gangdy," "Shakespiece," "Hidden Love" and "Magic Blanket," the last of which was created by graduates of the DIMF Musical Academy's composition and lyric-writing program. DIMF is also where Tony Award-winning composer Will Aronson and lyricist/playwright Park Chun-hyu began developing their creative partnership, according to the organizer. Meanwhile, the '10,000 Won Happiness' event, which offers a limited number of discounted tickets each day, draws crowds from early morning. The ticket booth in Dongseong-ro, central Daegu, runs until July 3 and is open from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends. The festival opening ceremony and concert will be held at 6:30 p.m., Saturday at Daegu Kolon Open Air Music Hall. Daegu International Musical Festival takes place at major performing venues in Daegu. Daegu Opera House 15 Hoam-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu jy@ yoonseo.3348@ gypark@
Miami Herald
24-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
The Best and the Worst of the 2025 SAG Awards: Jean Smart, Kieran Culkin, Jane Fonda and More
The biggest actors in Hollywood aren't slowing down as another jam-packed awards season hurtles towards the finish line. On Sunday, February 23, stars from movie and TV came together at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles to enjoy the 2025 SAG Awards. After the red carpet but before any award was handed out during the live Netflix telecast, host Kristen Bell acknowledged the recent wildfires that affected much of Los Angeles County. 'This city and the people in it have been put through the wringer. Our most attractive tables are right over there,' she said before pointing to several tables filled with Los Angeles firefighters. 'Words won't do it. Invitations to these events won't do it, and as a diagnosed people pleaser, I really need to know what will do it because not knowing is very very hard for me.' What Bell did know was she had a duty to help run a show filled with must-see acceptance speeches and a few surprise wins. Keep reading to see the best and worst moments from the 2025 SAG Awards: Best Opening Moment: Jean Smart Although Bell found a creative way to get a Frozen song stuck in our heads again thanks to her unique rendition of 'Do You Want to Build a Snowman,' it was Smart's opening sketch that earned big laughs from viewers at home. While channeling Deborah Vance from Hacks, Smart learned that she had been fired from hosting the 2025 SAG Awards because she hadn't paid her dues in years. At the end of the segment, she's offered to take 'The Substance' before Bell takes control as host. Best, Most Unpredictable Acceptance Speech: Kieran Culkin After receiving the award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role for his performance in A Real Pain, Culkin playfully took a shot at The Brutalist star Adrien Brody in his wide-ranging speech. 'I don't think there's any way anyone can hold this for 45 seconds. Which is the allotted time, Adrien Brody, 45 seconds,' Culkin said before acknowledging there was no need for the joke. 'There was no reason to take that shot. I love you, it's a joke. You take your time. Lord knows I will because I didn't think of anything.' Best Surprise: Legitimate Surprises With awards season coming to an end, some may think they know who's going to win based on the many trophy-fests beforehand. SAG-AFTRA voters, however, reminded fans to expect the unexpected. A Complete Unknown's Timothée Chalamet and Martin Short winning Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in film and TV roles, respectively, was a plot twist some fans didn't see coming. Short's good luck continued when Only Murders in the Building won Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series. 'We never win,' Selena Gomez shared during her speech. 'This is weird.' And with the 2025 Oscars just one week away, Conclave's shocking win for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture may just be the boost they need. Best Reunion: All of Them! The Good Place stars Ted Danson and William Jackson Harper paid tribute to the sexy tennis movie Challengers when they engaged in their own jostling love triangle as they competed for former castmate Bell's attention. 'This is not a challenge,' Bell proclaimed before her former costars Danson and Jackson Harper playfully disagreed and leaned in for a mock kiss. The reunions kept coming throughout the night as cast members from New Girl, Gossip Girl, X-Files and more found themselves in the same room at the same time. Best Unexpected Tribute: 'Law & Order' While Mariska Hargitay's longtime drama series was not nominated for an award, the SAG Awards couldn't help but acknowledge just how many major stars have had the opportunity to have early-career guest star roles on Law & Order and its famous spinoffs. 'In the television industry, detective-based shows are considered especially beloved,' Hargitay said in a pretaped segment. 'In the Law & Order universe, these dedicated actors that bring these stories to life are members of an elite squad known as the guest stars.' Old footage of then-unknown Bradley Cooper, Viola Davis, Sarah Paulson, Kerry Washington, Sabrina Carpenter and other stars began to play with clips of their small but unforgettable roles. Worst Struggle: Heavy Trophies Based on several reactions from award-winning actors, the SAG Award trophy isn't the lightest prize to hold during a night of celebrating. According to Kulkin, his award was 'incredibly heavy' and later joked that the 'heaviest of all awards is the one given by actors.' For the record: The trophy reportedly measures 16 inches tall and weighs 12 pounds. Worst: Flubbed Best Picture Nominees' Intros We're the first to acknowledge that no actor is perfect. But as casts from various Best Picture nominees delivered a snippet of their highly regarded film of the year, we wondered if they had any time to rehearse? As the cast from A Complete Unknown celebrated their film, Chalamet wasn't sure what to read and when to begin. 'We should have done a rehearsal,' he joked. In comparison, the cast of Anora couldn't help but giggle through a majority of their speech. Anything can happen when a show is live. Worst Technical Difficulties: Jane Fonda After receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award, Fonda delivered one of her signature speeches by grabbing the microphone and pleading with viewers to practice empathy and truth in a changing world. At one point in her speech, viewers could hear a muffle from her microphone. At a separate moment, the sounds of a voice-over began playing. Fortunately, Fonda took it in stride by responding, 'And I can conjure up voices!' Worst Trigger: Jamie Lee Curtis' COVID-19 Confession Just when we thought we were healed from the coronavirus pandemic, Curtis delivered a shout-out to the actor who got her sick at a previous award show. What came next was a reminder of a season filled with masks, social distancing and Zooms. 'And the Actor goes man who gave me COVID at the Golden Globes,' she said. Colin Farrell.' Farrell replied, 'Guilty as charged. But Brendan Gleeson f---ing gave it to me! So I was just spreading the love.' Worst Absence: So Many Winners We know an actor's schedule is very busy, but there were multiple awards handed out where the main stars weren't present to accept. Although she won Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series thanks to her role in Hacks, Smart was not in attendance because she was filming another project. In addition, when Only Murders in the Building won Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series, Short and Steve Martin weren't present. 'Marty and Steve aren't here because they don't really care, but I don't know what to say,' Gomez said in her speech. 'Thank you Marty and Steve for helping raise me.' Visit sign up to get daily news via email and follow Us on Instagram or Facebook for more news, exclusive interviews and intel, red carpet dispatches and beyond.
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jane Fonda Calls for Actors to 'Resist' and 'Project an Inspiring View of the Future' Amid Current Political Climate
Jane Fonda may be 87, but she's not about to slow down any time soon. The two-time Oscar winner, who received the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award at the 2025 SAG Awards, said she saw the honor and the enthusiastic reception she received from the Hollywood stars in the audience, who gave her a standing ovation, as more of a 'go-girl kick-ass' form of encouragement instead of something being given to someone toward the end of their life. More from The Hollywood Reporter SAG Awards: Zoe Saldaña Pushes for "Artistic Freedom" With Win for 'Emilia Pérez' SAG Awards: Kieran Culkin Pokes Fun at Adrien Brody During Best Supporting Actor Acceptance Speech Kristen Bell Opens SAG Awards by Singing a Parody of "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?" to Honor Actors 'Which is good because I'm not done,' Fonda said. During her speech, Fonda looked back on her 'really weird' acting career — including roles in Klute, Coming Home, Barbarella, 9 to 5, Grace and Frankie, Monster in Law, The Newsroom, 80 for Brady and Book Club and its sequel — and expressed support for the opportunities given to her onscreen. 'Acting gave me a chance to play angry women with opinions,' she said of the early days of her career when having such a persona offscreen wasn't seen as acceptable. 'I'm a big believer in unions — they have our backs. They bring us into community and they give us power. Community means power. This is really important right now when workers' power is being attacked and community is being weakened.' Then, as presenter Julia Louis-Dreyfus indicated when she said it was hard to separate Fonda's work as an actress from her activism, Fonda segued into how the empathy that actors use in their craft should inform their response to the current political climate. 'A whole lot of people are going to be hurt by what is happening, by what is coming our way,' Fonda said without mentioning specific policies, issues or people she was referring to as being responsible for this 'serious' threat. 'We need to listen with our hearts and not judge. We are going to need a big tent to resist successfully what is coming at us.' And she took a moment to note, amid the Trump administration's frequent opposition to 'woke' initiatives, that 'empathy is not weak or woke, and, by the way, woke just means you give a damn about other people.' That remark earned Fonda some of her loudest applause and cheers. Fonda went on to wonder aloud if her fellow actors had watched documentaries about significant social movements and wondered if they would've participated in the activism. 'We are in our documentary moment. This is it, and it's not a rehearsal,' she said. 'And we musn't for a moment kid ourselves about what is happening. This is big-time serious. … We must not isolate. We must stay in community. We must help the vulnerable. We must find ways to project an inspiring view of the future.' Earlier, Louis-Dreyfus highlighted Fonda's 65-year career, taking a moment to repeat and marvel at that longevity. Calling Fonda 'daring, controversial, truthful,' Louis-Dreyfus also poked fun at her ongoing vigor. 'She never stops. I'm telling you it's freaky and it's exhausting,' Louis-Dreyfus said. 'The woman is 87, for the love of God, slow down, Jane, you're all making us look like shit!' Fonda's activism notably includes work on gender equality, civil rights and environmental justice, including her Fire Drill Fridays protests designed to address the climate crisis, an issue that she's been particularly outspoken about in recent years. In a 2023 Hollywood Reporter cover story, Fonda said she doesn't devote much attention to her own legacy. 'I'm not scared of dying. I think I'm telling the truth when I say that,' she said. 'But I am really scared of getting to the end with a lot of regrets when it's too late to do anything. And when you figure that out, it instructs the way you live between now and the end.' And friend Sally Field said she sensed 'an urgency' with Fonda, who had a brief battle with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2022. 'She's always felt most alive as an activist. But I feel it even more lately. She feels an urgency to do all that she can while she's still here on earth.' And longtime friend Lily Tomlin, whom Fonda presented with the Life Achievement Award in 2017, added, 'She saw so many things in the world and she said, 'I can make them better.' That was her mantra. 'I can make it better.' When she throws herself into something, you've got the whole deal, baby. That's it. Jane's not pulling back on anything.' The Life Achievement Award is SAG-AFTRA's highest honor, given to people who foster 'the finest ideals of the acting profession,' the union says. Announcing her as the recipient of this year's award, SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher said in a statement, 'Jane Fonda is a trailblazer and an extraordinary talent; a dynamic force who has shaped the landscape of entertainment, advocacy and culture with unwavering passion. We honor Jane not only for her artistic brilliance but for the profound legacy of activism and empowerment she has created. Her fearless honesty has been an inspiration to me and many others in our industry.' The 2025 SAG Awards, hosted by Kristen Bell, streamed live Sunday night on Netflix from Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium. Best of The Hollywood Reporter Most Anticipated Concert Tours of 2025: Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar & SZA, Sabrina Carpenter and More Hollywood's Highest-Profile Harris Endorsements: Taylor Swift, George Clooney, Bruce Springsteen and More Most Anticipated Concert Tours of 2024: Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, Olivia Rodrigo and More
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kristen Bell's SAG Monologue Pays Tribute to L.A. Firefighters, Sings ‘Do You Want to Build a Snowman?' Parody About Embarrassing Early Roles
Kristen Bell paid tribute to the less-than-glamorous roles that actors take at the beginning of their career while hosting the 2025 SAG Awards. In her opening monologue, she sang a parody of her 'Frozen' hit 'Do You Want to Build a Snowman?' that showcased some of the less-heralded parts of many of Hollywood's biggest stars, from Kathy Bates to Colin Farrell. More from Variety Andrew Scott Passed a Kidney Stone at the 2020 SAG Awards Right as Laura Dern Won, Left the Ceremony in an Ambulance With No One Knowing SAG Awards 2025 Winners List (Updating Live): 'Shōgun' and 'The Fall Guy' Win Stunt Awards 'Nobody Wants This' Season 2 Casts Leighton Meester, Miles Fowler (EXCLUSIVE) 'If you really want to be an actor / It can be a bumpy sometimes / Questioning your ability / There's no capability / Put aside your pride / But everybody's starting somewhere as we hone our craft,' she sang. She also paid tribute to L.A. firefighters, who had their own table at the show. The show opened with a comedic sketch from the 'Hacks' team, showing the moment Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) learns that she's been fired from the SAG Awards hosting gig because she hasn't paid her dues in ages. At the end of the segment, she's offered to take The Substance and jumps at the opportunity. This year's awards show marks the second time Bell has stepped up as host, having first taken on the duties for the 24th edition of the SAG Awards in 2018. Megan Mullally hosted the 2019 SAG Awards, but the next four ceremonies went host-less until Bell's return was announced earlier this year. 'Thrilled to be hosting the SAG Awards again this year,' Bell said in a statement following the announcement of her return. 'I'm honored to be asked back and can't wait to share the evening with my fellow actors, doing what we do best… celebrating ourselves.' Though this is Bell's second time hosting the SAG Awards, it's also her first time attending as a nominee, having nabbed a nod in outstanding performance by a female actor in a comedy series for her work in 'Nobody Wants This.' 'Kristen Bell's wit, warmth and charm makes her the perfect fit for our show – a night celebrating actors and the outstanding performances of the year,' said SAG Awards executive producer Jon Brockett. 'Plus, everybody wants this.' The 2025 SAG Awards are the second time the ceremony has streamed live on Netflix, having previously inked a multi-year partnership as SAG-AFTRA looks to increase its output of live events. This is also the second year the SAG Awards are produced by Silent House Productions, with SAG's Jon Brockett returning as executive producer, alongside Silent House Productions' Baz Halpin, Mark Bracco and Linda Gierahn. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Grammy Predictions, From Beyoncé to Kendrick Lamar: Who Will Win? Who Should Win? What's Coming to Netflix in February 2025
CBC
26-01-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Bringing Arendelle to Winnipeg: hundreds of youth audition to be the next Anna and Elsa
More than 300 kids auditioned for the role of young Anna and Elsa in Rainbow Stage's upcoming production of Frozen — triple the amount of submissions the theatre company expected to receive since casting calls were put out before the holidays. Groups of children and youth between the ages of eight and 15 years old got into character over the weekend while auditioning with the song Do You Want to Build a Snowman? as their parents froze outside the door to listen. The artistic director could be heard from inside the audition room at the Crescent Arts Centre on Saturday congratulating a group of nine girls for supporting each other through the process and being brave enough to showcase their talents. "They did great," Carson Nattrass said to the parents, as the girls rushed to tell them how their audition went. "I was pretty nervous at first when I realized how many people were going to be in there with me, but overall it went really well and I had a lot of fun," said 14-year-old Sophie Helgason. Most of the group auditioned for the role of Anna, a character who sets off on a journey to bring her older sister Elsa back to the kingdom of Arendelle after Elsa's icy powers trap the village in a state of eternal winter. "I like her … I think she's kind," said Xyla Roberts, who came to the audition cloaked in an Anna-inspired costume. The eight-year-old's mother said it was her first time trying out for a musical production. "I like that she loves her sister very much and she wants to play with her … and make the sister happy," said youth Isabelle Chong. "She's very energetic and lively," Chong told CBC after her audition. Another youth trying for a lead role said Anna is a very strong, brave and intelligent character whose vibrant personality is a lot like her own — a perspective echoed by many youth at the theatre. "In the movie, the message that Anna kind of gives out is that even if you don't have magical powers and you're just a normal person, you can do anything you want and you're still strong," Killian Chay said. "Everyone who auditioned today did a really amazing job and if anyone else wants to try auditioning — a tip is — just do your best and if you don't get a role, that's fine. You're just brave since you tried," she said. Like others, Chay has been preparing to audition for days. But Maya Samboano, who's nine years old, said she's been practicing for the role since she was three. "When I first saw Frozen at six months old, I really liked it. I watched it a lot I'm pretty sure, and when I was three, I started singing Do You Want to Build a Snowman?" she said. Rainbow Stage often gets upwards of 500 audition submissions for one of their August shows, but the upcoming production of Frozen has received about 1,000 applications for all the roles, Nattrass said. "It speaks to the fact that this show has never played in Winnipeg before and the power of the show itself," he said. Children and youth moving on to the next round of auditions will be called back next weekend. Then three individuals will be chosen to play the part of young Anna, young Elsa and an understudy, said the artistic director. "It's really amazing and the talent is extraordinary. So far, we're just having a wonderful time hearing all these kids sing," Nattrass said. "It's going to be one of the hardest decisions to make." This will be the 71st season for Rainbow stage. Frozen runs from Aug. 7 to Aug. 24, with 21 performances.
