#David Reinking

[broadwaydivastournament]

Bebe Neuwirth in Caricature

I didn't plan it like this, but Bebe's caricature showcase just so happens to coincide on my schedule with Cabaret's opening night. So while she's glamming it up on the red carpet and readying for her soon-to-be-Tony-nominated performance, allow me to present beloved Diva Bebe Neuwirth in Caricature.

"Bebe Neuwirth," Sweet Charity, Published June 20, 1986 - Al Hirschfeld

"Cheers," Published December 11, 1990 - Al Hirschfeld

CHEERS: TED DANSON, KIRSTIE ALLEY, NICK COLASANTO, RHEA PERLMAN, GEORGE WENDT, JOHN RATZENBERGER, WOODY HARRELSON, BEBE NEUWIRTH, KELSEY GRAMMER, SHELLY LONG, AND ROGER REES, 1990

"Damn Yankees", Published February 27, 1994 - Al Hirschfeld

Pictured: Bebe Neuwirth with Victor Garber, Jerrod Emick, and George Abbott.

"Chicago," Published November 24, 1996 - Al Hirschfeld

Pictured: Joel Grey, Ann Reinking, Bebe Neuwirth, James Naughton

"Toasts Of The Town," Published June 1, 1997 - Al Hirschfeld

Pictured: Frank Langella, Julie Harris, Christopher Plummer, Brian Bradford, Michael Hayden, Bebe Neuwirth, Rebecca Luker, Fiona Shaw, Lillias White, David Morse, Angie Phillips, Donal McCann, Michael Gambon, David Rasche, Lia Williams, Janet McTeer, Anthony Sher, etc.

By 1986, Bebe had a Tony Award and a solo Hirschfeld drawing to her name, and by 1997, she had another Tony and three more Hirschfelds from both stage and screen work. Hirschfeld had a sprawling collection of art not limited just to Broadway. And of course, the feature Hirschfeld most prominently exaggerated (though not by much) were her award-winning gams.

Bebe Neuwirth for Sardis, 1997 | Unrelated: Bebe Neuwirth and Donna Murphy for the 2010 Drama League Nominations

Bebe's Sardis portrait is, of course, her in character as Velma Kelly in Chicago. The style of her caricature seemed to bridge the change between the old-school exaggeration and comic features that made the drawings so distinctive, and the blander, homogenous styles of today. Bebe's portrait came a few years before the true shift began, and frankly, she's better off for it.

"Bebe Neuwirth," The Lights of Broadway, Autumn 2017 - Squigs

I've neglected to mention it so far, but each Squigs trading card comes equipped with a little "fun fact" section on the back. Most cards include a few biographical points, show credits, and a special "did you know?" With Bebe's return to Broadway this season, we can only hope we'll get another Squigs illustration to add to the list.

[shootinwebs]

Modern things Alastor actually likes (post-1950s)

Goldfrapp (the band/musician people) (particularly the albums Felt Mountain, Black Cherry, Supernature, and Tales of Us)

Janelle Monáe (musician)

Cabaret (musical -- he hates the movie even though he does like Liza Minnelli and her voice)

Chicago (stage musical -- he likes all the iterations but is particularly fond of Ann Reinking)

Tori Amos (musician)

Cocteau Twins (band)

really stupidly bad movies (like The Room, Birdemic, etc)

funk music (the first time he heard the song "I Got A Thing" by Funkadelic he was like "yeah more of that please")

David Lynch films (particularly Mulholland Drive, Blue Velvet, and the Twin Peaks series)

weird and experimental music like Boards of Canada, Throbbing Gristle, Swans, Nurse With Wound

On the same note of Twin Peaks and the TV/internet culture of voyeurism in the U.S., he likes the songs "Welcome to the Internet" by Bo Burnham and "Violent Pornography" by System of a Down

how annoyed everyone is by the "Baby Shark" song, even though it makes his own deer ears bend back due to taking psychic damage from it

[dropthegossip]

Kings Wags

Quinton Byfield - Single?

Philip Danault - Marie-Pierre Danault (wife)

Kevin Fiala - Jessica Fiala (wife)

Warren Foegele - Alex Servos (fiancée)

Tanner Jeannot - Keely Jeannot (wife)

Arthur Kaliyev - Single?

Adrian Kempe - Sian Nickson (gf)

Anze Kopitar - Ines Kopitar (wife)

Alex Laferriere - Lacey Martin (gf)

Andre Lee- Olivia Sandaahl (gf)

Trevor Lewis - Cara Lewis (wife)

Trevor Moore - Monique Moore (wife)

Akil Thomas - Victoria Hughes (gf)

Alex Turcotte - Kate Tifford (gf)

Mikey Anderson - Single?

Kyle Burroughs - Hayley Peters (gf)

Brandt Clarke - Single?

Drew Doughty - Divorced

Joel Edmundson - Ebony Edmundson (wife)

Andreas Englund - Kelly Reinke (gf)

Vladislav Gavrikov - Nastya Gavrikova (wife)

Caleb Jones - Lexi Lundgren (Fiancée)

Jordan Spence - Single?

Darcy Kuemper - Sydney Kuemper (wife)

David Rittich - Nikola Rittich (wife)

[brookstonalmanac]

Birthdays 11.10

Beer Birthdays

Martin Luther; religious leader (1483)

William Hogarth; English artist (1647)

Jacob Betz (1843)

Edward Cecil Guinness (1847)

Five Favorite Birthdays

Bill Bryson; writer (1946)

Neil Gaiman; English writer (1960)

Billy May; composer, bandleader (1916)

Roy Scheider; actor (1932)

Carl Stalling; composer (1891)

Famous Birthdays

Francis Maitland Balfour; British biologist (1851)

Paul Bley; Canadian-American pianist and composer (1932)

Richard Burton; Welsh actor (1925)

Jacob Cats; Dutch poet, jurist (1577)

Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy (1433)

Winston Churchill; author and painter (1871)

Francois Couperin; French composer (1668)

Tommy Davidson; comedian (1963)

Zoey Deutch; actress (1994)

Taron Egerton; Welsh actor (1989)

Roland Emmerich; German film director (1955)

Robert F. Engle; economist, Nobel Prize laureate (1942)

Jacob Epstein; American-English sculptor (1880)

Ernst Fischer; German chemist (1918)

Oliver Goldsmith; Irish writer (1728)

W.E.B. Griffin; writer (1929)

Hachikō; Japanese dog (1923)

William Hogarth; English painter, illustrator (1697)

Russell Johnson; actor (1924)

Mikhail Kalashnikov; Russian general, designed AK-47 (1919)

Jared P. Kirtland; naturalist (1793)

Greg Lake; rock guitarist, singer (1947)

Louis le Brocquy; Irish painter and illustrator (1916)

Vachel Lindsay; poet (1879)

Dave Loggins; singer, songwriter (1947)

J.P. Marquand; writer (1893)

Johnny Marks; composer and songwriter (1909)

Mike McCarthy; Green Bay Packers coach (1963)

Tracy Morgan; comedian, actor (1968)

Ennio Morricone; Italian composer (1928)

Brittany Murphy; actor (1977)

Zofia Nałkowska; Polish author and playwright (1884)

Tom Papa; comedian, actor, tv host (1968)

Mackenzie Phillips; actor (1959)

Ellen Pompeo; actress (1969)

Henri Rabaud; French composer (1873)

Claude Rains; actor (1889)

Ann Reinking; dancer, actor (1949)

Tim Rice; lyricist (1944)

Friedrich Schiller; German poet and playwright (1759)

Sinbad; comedian (1956)

David "Screaming Lord" Sutch; English entertainer (1940)

Bram Tchaikovsky; English singer-songwriter (1950)

Steven Utley; author and poet (1948)

Friedrich von Schiller; German writer (1759)

Brooks Williams; singer, songwriter (1958)

Arnold Zweig; German author (1887)

[versatilestructur]

Versatile Structures Wins Four Prestigious Awards at the Specialised Textiles Australian Fabrication Industry Awards

From left to right: David Bradshaw - Sales Manager, Zachary Reinke – Estimator, Keith Reinke – Director, Versatile Manufacturing, Matt Parker – Designer and Jamie Howard – Director

Brisbane, Australia - June 10, 2024 – Versatile Structures, a leading innovator in the design and installation of high-quality fabric structures for domestic, commercial, and industrial markets, proudly announces its remarkable achievement of winning four prestigious awards at the 2024 Specialised Textiles Australian Fabrication Industry Awards. The awards ceremony took place on June 3, 2024, in Brisbane, celebrating excellence in textile fabrication across Australia.

Versatile Structures was honoured in the following categories:

Shade Sails or Structures (Knitted Shade Cloth) - Commercial Project: Heritage Park Bespoke Sails Recognised for the outstanding design and installation of custom shade sails at Heritage Park, this project exemplifies the perfect blend of aesthetics and functionality, providing durable and stylish protection from the elements.

Blinds & Awnings Commercial - External Project: Kawana Waters Blinds This award highlights the superior craftsmanship and innovative approach of Versatile Structures in creating external blinds that not only enhance the visual appeal of the Kawana Waters Hotel but also deliver exceptional performance in shading and weather resistance.

Tension Structures (Coated Fabrics) - Less than 250 sqm Project: Kawana Waters Structure The Kawana Waters Hotel was celebrated for its sophisticated use of coated fabrics to create a stunning and effective tension structure. This project showcases the company's expertise in engineering and installing fabric structures that are both resilient and visually striking.

Custom Projects Project: Dreamworld - Big Red Boat Umbrella Versatile Structures was awarded for the innovative and imaginative design of the Big Red Boat Umbrella at Dreamworld. This custom project demonstrates the company's ability to deliver unique and memorable structures that meet specific client needs while enhancing the visitor experience.

Managing Director of Versatile Structures, Jamie Howard, expressed his gratitude and excitement for the recognition: "We are incredibly honoured to receive these awards from the Specialised Textiles Association. These accolades reflect our commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction. Each project presented unique challenges, and our team's dedication to quality and creativity ensured that we delivered outstanding results. We are proud to contribute to the fabric structure industry and look forward to continuing to push the boundaries of what is possible."

The Specialised Textiles Australian Fabrication Industry Awards celebrate the achievements of companies and individuals who have demonstrated exceptional skills and creativity in the textile fabrication industry. Versatile Structures' multiple awards underscore its position as a leader in this competitive field.

For more information about Versatile Structures and their award-winning projects, please visit www.versatilestructures.com.au or contact:

Media Contact:

Dave Bradshaw Sales Manager Versatile Structures Phone: (07) 3271 4519 Email: dave@versatilestructures.com.au

About Versatile Structures: Versatile Structures is a premier provider of innovative fabric structures, offering custom solutions for commercial and residential projects. With a focus on quality, durability, and design, Versatile Structures delivers exceptional products that meet the diverse needs of their clients.

[pierreism]

THE LOOK OF LOVE B'way 2003 (Clips)

"The Look of Love," a revue featuring the songs of Burt Bacharach and Hal David, was seen at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre during spring 2003. Choreography by Ann Reinking, direction by Scott Ellis, conceived by David Thompson, David Loud, Ellis, and Reinking. "Alfie" and "Knowing When To Leave" (Liz Callaway); "Promises, Promises" (Callaway and Capathia Jenkins), "What the World Needs Now Is Love" (Entire Company).

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TGIF: Roundup for December 23, 2022

Merry Christmas! This week our Editorial Board picked The Best Christian Books by Asian American Authors, Faith Chang shared her Favorite Children’s Books from Westminster Kids, I explained Why It’s Better to Be a New Creation in Christ, and Karisa You wrote on Meeting Jesus in the Parking Lot.

We recently hit 400 subscribers on our YouTube channel! Our Most Popular Videos is a good place to start. Check out our Author Interviews and The Asian American Church playlists. And in case you missed it, you can still join us on Substack. We’re sending daily devotions up until the new year!

This newsletter is one of the many ways you can keep in touch with us. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. For more, check out my Asian American Worship Leaders Facebook group and TGIF Playlist on Spotify. You can reach me on Twitter and Instagram.

Enter to win this wonderful book! Read my review. Thanks to Baker Academic for providing this book for our giveaway, in partnership with my newsletters for @diveindigdeep and FCBC Walnut.

Articles From Around The Web

Isabel Ong: Is Christmas a ‘Western’ Holiday in Asia?

Theologians and church leaders around the region share how December 25 is perceived in their contexts.

Eric Beach: Lessons for Missions from the Ministries of John G. Paton and Wang Ming-dao (王明道)

“Christians don’t always recognize the importance of the local church and church polity to missions. Yet some of the great missionaries and evangelists of the past knew that building healthy churches was central to their work.”

Abe Cho: Gleanings from Ruth: An Advent Reflection

“The view from above, paradoxically, is not the viewpoint of God. A truly biblical worldview is one in which we see the world the way God sees it by looking over the shoulder of the poor, the despised, and the oppressed. It is the view from below.”

In case you missed it, you can still join us on Substack. We’re sending daily devotions up until the new year!

Books, Podcasts, Music, And More

Jen Oshman: Faithful Disobedience: The State of Christianity in China with Hannah Nation

“The church in China has so much to teach us in the west. My conversation with Hannah is encouraging and challenging. My hope is that listeners to All Things will be spurred on by our brothers and sisters in the faith in China, pray for China, learn from believers there, and grab a copy of this book to continue learning more.”

The MacArthur Center Podcast: MacArthur and His Successor

Who will succeed John MacArthur? This episode looks at his succession plan. It also, with the help of John Piper, Sinclair Ferguson, Tony Reinke, David Gibson, and Geoffrey Chang, explores how any of us who love the church can think wisely about passing truth to the next generation.  

Aaron Lee: Related Works

Book Reviews: 27 Servants of Sovereign Joy by John Piper, and Unwrapping the Names of Jesus and Unwrapping the Names of Jesus for Kids by Asheritah Ciuciu. Listen to our TGIF playlist on Spotify. Join my Asian American Worship Leaders Facebook group.

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Featured This Week On SOLA Network

Karisa You: Meeting Jesus in the Parking Lot this Christmas Season

“While the Bible clearly emphasizes that we are saved by grace alone through faith in Jesus and forgiven of our sins by God’s kindness, passages like Matthew 25 remind us of Jesus’s command that those who love Him must love His people too and help meet their tangible needs.”

Aaron Lee: Shaping Your Identity with Spotify? Why It’s Better to Be a New Creation in Christ

“The world thinks we’re a blank slate able to shape our own story and craft our own identities. The Bible presents to us a different picture. We’re born as enemies of God. But when we become reconciled to Jesus, our identity then becomes in Christ, and our safety is in the cross.”

Faith Chang: Our Family’s Favorite Children’s Books from Westminster Kids

Powered by the Westminster Bookstore, Westminster Kids is a ministry of Westminster Theological Seminary that is dedicated to curating biblically faithful children’s books. Faith Chang shares books she’s often recommended, given away, and loved.

SOLA Editorial Board: The Best Christian Books by Asian American Authors in 2022

We are encouraged that Asian American voices are being added to Christian bookshelves and libraries all over the world. We hope you will be encouraged by our Asian American brothers and sisters as they share their stories for the entire body of Christ.

TGIF: Roundup for December 16, 2022

How to Redeem Your Singles Ministry / Our Main Goals for Youth Ministry / Chan’s Wisdom Tips for Evangelism / Christianity Today’s 2022 Book Awards / Spurgeon the Pastor

General disclaimer: Our link roundups are not endorsements of the positions or lives of the authors.

[ivystoryweaver]

Ooooh a fellow Loki lover!! Do you mean independent as in not alongside Mobius, Sylvie or Thor?

That’s very cool that you talk to authors. I support your LA dream!

I have met a few celebrities, yes. The vary a lot in fame tho.

I’M SORRY IN ADVANCE FOR HOW LONG THIS IS

David Nutter - director (in LA, actually!) He’s famous for directing pilots. He did the pilot for Smallville, Roswell, Arrow, Homeland, Supernatural, The Sopranos, along with multiple episodes of The X-Files, Game of Thrones, Band of Brothers and TONS more. He was super cool. Bought us lunch and invited us to the (Columbia) Sony lot for a pilot screening. IT WAS DOPE.

Some random Broadway people like Ann Reinking. You’ll find her in the 1982 Annie film. Also Sutton Foster, broadway star and on the show Younger. And Harriet Harris, who recently starred in Werewolf by Night.

I met Kristin Kreuk from Smallville. I saw her in a play and she was like really bubbly and adorable in person. So talented too, I watched her cry on command right in front of my face. (I was on the first row). The Property Brothers were there too, I talked to them, as well as Jay Baruchel (Hiccup from How to Train Your Dragon).

And my faveeeee was the cast of Oscar’s play this summer. They were all SO talented and lovely. And of course Oscar Isaac himself, just so gracious and kind to his minions lol. And smol Rachel Brosnahan

25 and 30

hi cutie patotie <33

ooo ok these are good questions

25. What's a controversial opinion you have?

hmmm.i dont really know what to classify as controversial, but the one that gets me into the biggest arguments- especially in fandom servers and chats- is in regards to the Loki show? I'm a firm Loki Should Stay Single truther, and I ain't taking other opinions :/ it's funny lmao bc i bring it up sometimes and i get shot down SO QUICKLY im like ok :/ you all can stay in denial but I'm right :/My man should be left to GROW and EXPLORE HIS LIFE and DEVELOP AS HIS OWN INDEPENDENT CHARACTER.

No one gets him like I do and it's tough out there man. I'm kidding anyway people can think what they want but it's very frustrating to hold a character so dear and have them constantly be reduced to part of a duo. Leave my guy ALONE :/

30. Have you ever met a celebrity?

GOSH I WISH!!!! But no, sadly, I have not. I mean- I chat with best selling authors a lot, but never met any famous people in person.

HAVE YOU EVER MET A CELEBRITY?? I used to dream of moving to LA to run into celebs like people do all the time lmao. Anyway anyway

thanks for the fun questions lovely <33

[sbooksbowm]

The ‘Does This Make Sense?’ Check - Chapter 4, Part 4, Tensions with Traditional Publishing

Part 1 covers the introduction of Chapter 4, The Bookbinders

Part 2 covers the methodology of this chapter and the bookbinders’ motivations

Part 3 covers how ficbinding completes the fanfiction circuit via reciprocation

Part 5 covers how ficbinding reveals the tensions of material preservation

Complication: Bookbinding Fic v. Traditional Publishing

While producing these books is resource-heavy, bookbinders challenge the notion that only the worthiest information merits the cost of book production and that only traditional publishing methods can establish a work’s worth [1]. One binder has stated on their Tumblr and in interviews that they seek to bind works that would never be published by traditional publishing houses [2]. Bookbinders undertake this expensive hobby because they enjoy it and it is meaningful to them, attending to the ‘felt life’ of reading over commercial motivation. Their not-for-profit, private practice inverses the public circulation, for-profit model of book production that dominates the narrative of book publishing.

There are a few stages to a bookbinding project, and the range of time spent on any stage differs per binder. In general, formatting a fic in a desktop publishing program (Word, InDesign, or Affinity Publisher, the three most popular programs) takes anywhere between 2-12 hours, or 4 hours for a 150- to 200-page work. Folding, sewing, gluing, and casing takes 3-5 hours; producing one book can take anywhere from 8 to 20 hours. Some binders group tasks, such as cutting down papers or bookcloths. The amount of time spent per day also varies; as this is a hobby, some dedicate a few days per week and most work in 3- or 4-hour bursts. Besides one binder who prints using Lulu, an on-demand self-publishing service, and one who prints at Staples, all the binders print the works at home. The lack of outsourcing aspects of production emphasizes the binders’ dedication to the autodidactic craft.

Bookbinding is an expensive hobby. In response to the question ‘what would you guess is the unit cost of a volume?’, the binders lamented their expenses (‘That’s such a painful question. If I figure it out, I might cry’). One binder wrote that the material costs of a small, 100-page book printed using inexpensive papers are about $12.50. In contrast, ‘For a large 500-page book I make two copies of, use premium text paper for the block and hand-marbled papers on the case, then ship one to Europe, the cost of materials and shipping is $104.00’. Another binder calculated his labor costs, writing ‘if I'm also investing at least US$96 of my own time for each individual volume (considering myself a novice and assuming my office's starting salary of $16/h), then each volume still can be called about $112. Holy shit!’ One binder wrote that she is ‘very focused on the cost of supplies’ and often recycles materials, like thrifting a leather skirt for covers, waxing her own cotton thread, and using package cardboard for boards, making her biggest cost printing at Staples. The combined cost with no monetary return signals that these binders bind fic because the works have value as art and objects, not simply as profitable entities.

In the literary marketplace, this kind of self-publishing is often devalued because it is for pleasure, without a known locale of production, and is separate from the institutions of publishing [3]. The value of a book is not only tied to its circulation and profit, but who is circulating and profiting from that work [4]. Bookbinding fic challenges this marginalization by suggesting that the value of a work is tied to the personal relationship with that work, the effort expended putting it into a new form, and sharing it with the author.

Despite these costs, the majority of binders are disinterested in or uncomfortable with commissions, a hesitance partially related to fandom’s gift-giving ethic. Six binders noted that they have known the history of gift-giving in fandom or understood it implicitly and five binders absorbed this knowledge through fandom spaces or ArmoredSuperHeavy’s Tumblr. Two binders specifically noted that they want to preserve ‘rare and precious phenomenon’ of the fandom gift economy, especially as younger fans seek to capitalize off their work—older fans are indeed more committed to fic as not-for-profit and fandom as an amateur enterprise [5]. For four of the binders, bookbinding is the first or an additional way they have participated in fandom gift culture, alongside fic exchanges and fanart.

To argue that the binders avoid for-profit production exclusively because of fandom’s gift-giving ethos would be disingenuous. Rather, accepting and pricing commissions is tricky for a fleet of reasons: one binder found that taking commissions ‘chang(ed) the dynamic between me and the author and the commissioner—they were customers now, I had a deadline’. Setting a fair wage pushes the volume price to $275-$350, or even higher. All of the bookbinders are aware of the value of their labor; they noted that a fair wage would price one of their books well out of reach for an average buyer. Regardless, none of them actively bind fic for the financial incentive, rather for artistic and altruistic reasons. Three binders noted that they are still beginners and would not feel comfortable selling a project without more experience. Four binders wrote that they would accept binding commissions that covered the cost of materials, but did not want to bind fic to avoid profiting off of other’s work. Only one binder wrote that they would do commissions and noted that the price tag is high: ‘a full leather hand-bound [book] would retail for about $600. Most artist books retail around $200-$300. I’d probably ask for similar amounts to the artist books, around $150-$200’. As such, the hesitation around commissions is not necessarily an adherence to fandom’s gift-giving ethos (although that is present), rather it is a confluence of hesitations of working-for-pay, fair wages, and not exploiting other’s work. The attitudes towards commissions, persistence in this costly hobby, and valuation of work alter the meaning of book production.

Citations

David Reinking, Valuing Reading, Writing, and Books in a Post-Typographic World’, in A History of the Book in America: Volume 5: Enduring the Book, p.491.

Conjoined, ‘Episode 15: I’m a bloodhound for the gay stuff’, Interview with ArmoredSuperHeavy, 1 Feb 2020 [Accessed 29 September 2020].

Coker, ‘The margins of print?’, 2.6. Fanfiction is a women-dominant space, and many of women’s acceptable leisure activities are tied to utility rather than leisure. Fic writers are thus doubly marginalized for not capitalizing on their hobby when that opportunity exists and because their time is socially constrained by expectations of productivity.

Cupidsbow, ‘Women/Writing 1: How Fanfiction Makes Us Poor’, livejournal, 26 April, 2007, [Accessed 29 September 2020]; Coker, 2.6.

Flourish Klink, ‘Towards a Definition of “Fanfiction”’, Fansplaining, 30 May, 2017 [Accessed 29 September 2020]. Survey respondents ‘who joined fandom in 1990s were more likely to mention that fanfic is usually or always not-for-profit…more than twice as likely than respondents who joined fandom after 2009

[aclockworkfilmsnob]

My ideal Tiger King movie cast.

[nofatclips]

The Youth by MGMT - Director: Eric Wareheim

[rainingmusic]

Taco - Puttin' on the Ritz

[gra-sonas]

Fictionz, a female-centric narrative podcast subscription app, is launching in mid-October with dramas featuring Judy Greer (Halloween Kills) as a manic Hollywood agent, Jeanine Mason (Roswell: New Mexico), Max Greenfield (The Neighborhood), and Michael Trevino (Roswell: New Mexico).

Also voicing content are Meghan Reinks (The Honor List), Bahni Turpin (The Help), Sierra Swartz (Cheaper by the Dozen), Kylie Sparks (Squaresville), Adam J. Harrington (Bosch), and musicians Kori Withers, Soufia Toufa, and Chester See (Rock of Ages).

Run by former Untitled Entertainment and Relativity Media exec Kendall Rhodes of Paraluman Media and finance partner Greg Lawrance of Ready Go Ventures, the company is adapting short stories and originals into narrative audio stories that put diverse female protagonists at the forefront. The dramas are predominantly written by female authors and directed by women.

Releasing a new series every two weeks, the first seasons of each series will run between three to seven episodes and anywhere from five to 12 minutes per episode. All content will be available on the Fictionz platform.

The initial October launch includes four series: So, You Want to Be a Honeypot? by sci-fi author Kelly Robson (A Human Stain), Farrina by Brazilian writer Cidinha da Silva (Sobre-viventes!),  and Don’t Feed the Bums by Lisa Brackmann (Getaway). It also includes a Fictionz Original, The Break Up Diet, a comedy series written and directed by Meredith Littas (Escape) and executive-produced by David DeSantos (Animal Kingdom) of Cottonwood Production. The Break Up Diet tells a relatable Covid-era story and stars Greer.

Mason will portray a Millennial version of Else in a modern retelling of feminist classic The Yellow Wallpaper.

“Collaborating with the Fictionz team on The Breakup Diet, one of the initial launch series, has been an exciting adventure. Bringing Meredith Littas’ brilliant and timely script to life through audio recording and then direct to audiences through the new platform, is providing listeners with a new way of listening to content, unlike other podcasts,” said Archer and Ant-Man star Greer.

“The Yellow Wallpaper is one of my favorite short stories and I loved working with TonyV and Cottonwood to retell this as a horror audio series for Fictionz,” added Mason.

“We started Fictionz as a fresh new audio platform that puts female voices and diverse stories at the forefront,” explained Kendall Rhodes, Fictionz co-founder.

“From the outset, we are committed to delivering great short stories with the option to expand them into more seasons with new writers and directors. Working closely with these creatives, Fictionz invests in the underlying intellectual property and engages with writers on adaptation into audio stories. There are an exuberant number of fascinating stories that are ready to be turned into entertaining audio content for listeners on the go, and Fictionz was created as the app to make them easily available and ad-free to our target audience.”

[insanityclause]

Of note here: Two nominations for Earth at Night in Color - for Anthology Series and Best Cinematography.

Anthology Series

Earth at Night in Color Alex Williamson, Executive Producer | Apple

Generation Hustle Angie Day and Yon Motskin, Executive Producers | HBO Max

High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America Fabienne Toback, Karis Jagger and Roger Ross Williams, Executive Producers | Netflix

How to with John Wilson Nathan Fielder, Michael Koman, Clark Reinking and John Wilson, Executive Producers | HBO

Pretend It’s a City Martin Scorsese, Fran Liebowitz, David Tedeschi, Ted Griffin, Emma Tillinger Koskoff, Joshua Porter and Margaret Bodde, Executive Producers | Netflix

Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi Padma Lakshmi, David Shadrack Smith and Sarina Roma, Executive Producers | Hulu

Outstanding Broadcast Cinematography

100 Foot Wave Nominees to be determined | HBO

City So Real Jackson James and Steve James | National Geographic

David Byrne’s American Utopia Ellen Kuras | HBO

Earth at Night in Color Nominees to be determined | Apple

High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America Jerry Henry | Netflix

The award ceremony recognizing outstanding artistry and craft in nonfiction filmmaking will take place at the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria on January 13, 2022.

[brookstonalmanac]

Birthdays 11.10

Beer Birthdays

Martin Luther; religious leader (1483)

William Hogarth; English artist (1647)

Jacob Betz (1843)

Edward Cecil Guinness (1847)

Five Favorite Birthdays

Bill Bryson; writer (1946)

Neil Gaiman; English writer (1960)

Billy May; composer, bandleader (1916)

Roy Scheider; actor (1932)

Carl Stalling; composer (1891)

Famous Birthdays

Francis Maitland Balfour; British biologist (1851)

Paul Bley; Canadian-American pianist and composer (1932)

Richard Burton; Welsh actor (1925)

Jacob Cats; Dutch poet, jurist (1577)

Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy (1433)

Winston Churchill; author and painter (1871)

Francois Couperin; French composer (1668)

Tommy Davidson; comedian (1963)

Zoey Deutch; actress (1994)

Taron Egerton; Welsh actor (1989)

Roland Emmerich; German film director (1955)

Robert F. Engle; economist, Nobel Prize laureate (1942)

Jacob Epstein; American-English sculptor (1880)

Ernst Fischer; German chemist (1918)

Oliver Goldsmith; Irish writer (1728)

W.E.B. Griffin; writer (1929)

Hachikō; Japanese dog (1923)

William Hogarth; English painter, illustrator (1697)

Russell Johnson; actor (1924)

Mikhail Kalashnikov; Russian general, designed AK-47 (1919)

Jared P. Kirtland; naturalist (1793)

Greg Lake; rock guitarist, singer (1947)

Louis le Brocquy; Irish painter and illustrator (1916)

Vachel Lindsay; poet (1879)

Dave Loggins; singer, songwriter (1947)

J.P. Marquand; writer (1893)

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Versatile Structures Wins Four Prestigious Awards at the Specialised Textiles Australian Fabrication Industry Awards

From left to right: David Bradshaw - Sales Manager, Zachary Reinke – Estimator, Keith Reinke – Director, Versatile Manufacturing, Matt Parker - Designer

Brisbane, Australia - June 18, 2024 – Versatile Structures, a leading innovator in the design and installation of high-quality fabric structures for domestic, commercial, and industrial markets, proudly announces its remarkable achievement of winning four prestigious awards at the 2024 Specialised Textiles Australian Fabrication Industry Awards, with one of the accolades celebrating their exceptional work on the Dreamworld project. The awards ceremony took place on June 3, 2024, in Brisbane, celebrating excellence in textile fabrication across Australia.

Versatile Structures was awarded in the following categories:

Shade Sails or Structures (Knitted Shade Cloth) - Commercial Project: Heritage Park Bespoke Sails Recognised for the outstanding design and installation of custom shade sails at Heritage Park, this project exemplifies the perfect blend of aesthetics and functionality, providing durable and stylish protection from the elements.

Blinds & Awnings Commercial - External Project: Kawana Waters Blinds This award highlights the superior craftsmanship and innovative approach of Versatile Structures in creating external blinds that not only enhance the visual appeal of the Kawana Waters Hotel but also deliver exceptional performance in shading and weather resistance.

Tension Structures (Coated Fabrics) - Less than 250 sqm Project: Kawana Waters Structure The Kawana Waters Hotel was celebrated for its sophisticated use of coated fabrics to create a stunning and effective tension structure. This project showcases the company's expertise in engineering and installing fabric structures that are both resilient and visually striking.

Custom Projects Project: Dreamworld - Big Red Boat Umbrella Versatile Structures was awarded for the innovative and imaginative design of the Big Red Boat Umbrella at Dreamworld. This custom project demonstrates the company's ability to deliver unique and memorable structures that meet specific client needs while enhancing the visitor experience.

Director of Versatile Structures, Jamie Howard, expressed his gratitude and excitement for the recognition: "We are incredibly honoured to receive these awards from the Specialised Textiles Association. These accolades reflect our commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction. Each project presented unique challenges, and our team's dedication to quality and creativity ensured that we delivered outstanding results. We are proud to contribute to the fabric structure industry and look forward to continuing to push the boundaries of what is possible."

The Specialised Textiles Australian Fabrication Industry Awards celebrate the achievements of companies and individuals who have demonstrated exceptional skills and creativity in the textile fabrication industry. Versatile Structures' multiple awards underscore its position as a leader in this competitive field.

For more information about Versatile Structures and their award-winning projects, please visit www.versatilestructures.com.au or contact:

Media Contact:

Dave Bradshaw Sales Manager Versatile Structures Phone: 0478 095 970 Email: dave@versatilestructures.com

About Versatile Structures: Versatile Structures is a premier provider of innovative fabric structures, offering custom solutions for commercial and residential projects. Versatile Structures is a premier provider of innovative fabric structures, offering custom solutions for commercial and residential projects. With a focus on innovation, quality, durability, and design, Versatile Structures delivers exceptional products that meet the diverse needs of their clients.