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Harry Potter-inspired pub Slythersin to Belmar shopping district

Raise your butterbeers — a new Harry Potter-inspired bar is opening in Lakewood.

The owners of Denver restaurant group Handsome Boys Hospitality plan to open Muggles Pub at 7260 W. Alaska Drive in the Belmar shopping district.

The British pub chain Baker Street Pub and Grill operated in the space until late 2018 and then became Winston’s Pub Grill, which closed shortly thereafter in 2019.

“When we took over the lease and walked in it just screamed London pub,” said Handsome Boys Hospitality founder Josh Schmitz. “And for us, in everything we do, we always want to add an extra twist. So, the Harry Potter-inspired theme made perfect sense. Coming out of COVID, it’s not just a good cocktail that will bring you out of your house anymore — it’s an experience as well.”

Schmitz said he’s somewhat limited by what words he can use at the bar due to trademarks. But he said Muggles Pub — “muggles” refers to non-wizards in the series by author J.K. Rowling — will feature floating candles reminiscent of Hogwarts’ famous dining room, butterbeer-like drinks and other cocktails and Hogwarts house flags. It will serve concession fare like hot dogs and nachos.

The bar will be open 4 p.m. to midnight on weekdays and until 2 a.m. on weekends.

Another Harry Potter-inspired pop-up bar called The Wizard’s Den debuted in Denver last January at 435 W. Colfax Ave. in Denver’s Central Business District and stayed open through mid-March. The immersive bar is back again starting Dec. 1.

Muggles Pub is taking over the former Baker Street Pub and Grill space.

Handsome Boys Hospitality signed a lease for their 6,400-square-foot space in early November, and Schmitz said they expect to open Dec. 1. Josh Kruse, former general manager of Uptown’s The District, will be Muggles Pub’s new general manager.

“We have a special event permit for the month of December, and we’re partnering with Mayor Adam Paul and the city of Lakewood to continue special event permits until our full liquor license comes through,” Schmitz said. “We were approached with the idea of Belmar being the new hot downtown of Lakewood, and they knew we were the only group that could get something like this up and running this fast.”

Seattle-based real estate investment firm Bridge33 Capital purchased Belmar in June with plans to “increase the vibrancy” of the shopping center.

Josh Sampson, owner of Good Baby Management, a Denver real estate and brand development company, is also opening a Holiday Bazaar across from Muggles Pub at 439 S. Teller St. from Dec. 3-19 with more than 80 craft vendors, fashion trucks, holiday-themed pop-up bars and live entertainment, according to Belmar’s website.

Good Baby Management owns Big Wonderful, a pop-up beer garden and festival, and Garage Sale, a Larimer Square vintage clothing and vinyl shop.

“I’m a west side kid to begin with,” Schmitz said. “I grew up going to Baker Street and was raised on the west side of the town. So, this is really full circle for me and goes back to my roots. To do something for that side of town is really exciting.”

Schmitz, 35, launched Handsome Boys Hospitality with his longtime friend and business partner Nick Brown during the pandemic and has since grown it from five to 70 employees.  The restaurant group has offices at 1409 Larimer St., and Brandon Jundt, founder of Denver-based Wynkoop Financial, is a partner in the business.

Naughty List, a Christmas-themed pop-up bar at 1403 Larimer St.

The restaurant group owns three themed concepts in Larimer Square: Hidden Gems, a Wizard of Oz-themed ice cream shop at 1411 Larimer St.; Drunken Bakery, an Alice in Wonderland-themed bakery on its right; and Naughty List, a Christmas-themed pop-up bar at 1403 Larimer St., which was previously Spirits, a Halloween-themed bar for the month of October.

Naughty List will be open from Black Friday until New Year’s Day, and Schmitz hopes to open another concept permanently in the space afterward.

In addition to Larimer Square, Handsome Boys Hospitality has plans to open RiNo Country Club, a putt-putt bar with a biergarten at 3763 Wynkoop St. in early 2022, and Con Safos, a Mexican party bar at 1416 Market St. in LoDo, shortly after.

“If you’re not a little bit scared, you’re probably not pushing yourself hard enough,” Schmitz said in regards to the multiple upcoming openings.

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Intense Official US Trailer for Revolutionary Mexican Film ‘New Order’

Intense Official US Trailer for Revolutionary Mexican Film ‘New Order’

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April 21, 2021
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New Order Trailer

“Powerful and necessary.” Neon has debuted a new full US trailer for the Mexican film New Order, which originally premiered at the Venice + Toronto Film Festivals last year. Nuevo Orden (in Spanish) is the latest film from acclaimed filmmaker Michel Franco (After Lucia, Chronic, April’s Daughter) and is described as a “gripping, hard-hitting, dystopian drama.” This definitely looks intense. A lavish high-society wedding unexpectedly turns into a class struggle that leads to a violent coup. The film has already received a mix of scathing and raving reviews, criticizing the film’s depiction of the lower class, though it’s hard to tell without seeing it first. Starring Naian González Norvind, Diego Boneta, Mónica del Carmen, Fernando Cuautle, Darío Yazbek, Roberto Medina, Patricia Bernal, Lisa Owen, and Enrique Singer. It’s now set for release in theaters in the US this May. This more I see of this, the more curious I am to watch it.

Here’s the official US trailer (+ poster) for Michel Franco’s New Order, direct from Neon’s YouTube:

New Order Film

You can still watch the first teaser trailer for Franco’s New Order here, or the full international trailer.

In this riveting, suspenseful dystopian drama from Mexico, a lavish upper-class wedding goes awry in an unexpected uprising of class warfare that gives way to a violent coup d’état. As seen through the eyes of the sympathetic young bride and the servants who work for – and against – her wealthy family, New Order breathlessly traces the collapse of one political system as a more harrowing replacement springs up in its wake. New Order, originally known as Nuevo Orden in Spanish (or Lo que algunos soñaron), is both written and directed by acclaimed Mexican filmmaker Michel Franco, director of the films Daniel and Ana, After Lucia, A los ojos, Chronic, and April’s Daughter previously. This first premiered at the Venice Film Festival earlier this year, and also played at the Zurich + Toronto Film Festivals. It already opened in cinemas in Mexico last year. Neon will debut Franco’s New Order in select US theaters on May 21st, 2021.

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‘Harry Potter’ director says Robin Williams would’ve changed Lupin

  • Chris Columbus said Robin Williams would have been “brilliant” as Remus Lupin. 
  • Williams was interested in a few “Harry Potter” roles but the producers only cast British actors. 
  • Columbus and J.K. Rowling agreed that they wanted the “cast to be 100% British.”

“Harry Potter” director Chris Columbus thinks Robin Williams would have had a different interpretation of the character of Remus Lupin if the late actor had been cast, though he’d undoubtedly have have “been brilliant” in the role.

Janet Hirshenson, who cast “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,” the first film in the franchise, told Huffington Post in 2016 that the popular movie series had a very important casting rule — all of the actors had to be British.

Although Hirshenson said at the time that Williams wanted to play Hagrid but was turned down because of the “British only” rule, Columbus said in a separate conversation with Total Film in October that Williams was also interested in playing Lupin. 

“I had a conversation with Robin Williams, who wanted to play Lupin,” Columbus told the publication. “It was very difficult for me to say ‘It’s all British. There’s nothing I can do.'”

In a recent conversation with Insider, Columbus, who directed the first two “Harry Potter” films and produced the third, opened up about the franchise’s decision to only cast British actors and how Williams would have done with the character of Lupin had he been cast.

“Robin would have been brilliant. It would have been a different interpretation — I thought David Thewlis was great — but Robin would have been brilliant,” Columbus said. 

He added: “Jo Rowling and myself said to each other when we first met, ‘Look, we want this cast to be 100% British.’ And by the way, I stuck to that.”

Harry, Ron, and Remus Lupin at 12 Grimmauld Place, the headquarters of the Order of the Phoenix.

Warner Bros. Pictures


Lupin is introduced in the third book and movie, “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban,” as the new Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher before Harry finds out that his new professor used to be best friends with his parents, James and Lily. 

Williams spoke out about missing out on starring in the “Harry Potter” films in an interview with the New York Post in 2001, saying that “there were a couple of parts I would have wanted to play.”

“Maybe one day. Say if [Harry] goes to Yale and becomes president,” he added, joking about his potential future prospects with the franchise if it had crossed the pond to America.

Columbus told Insider that he was so strict about only casting British actors in all the major roles, his daughter Eleanor Columbus — who, like her dad, is American — had no dialogue when she played a minor character, Susan Bones, in the films.

Bones is memorable for being one of the first Hogwarts students in Harry’s class to step up to the sorting hat in “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.”

“She worked about 80 days,” Columbus said about his daughter’s role. “But she never spoke because you know the rule was if you’re not British, you can’t speak.”

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Small Engine Repair

dvd Release Date: 12/21/2021
Overall Rating: 2.0 out of 4 stars
Theatrical Release Date: 09/10/2021
Language: English
Genre: Comedy/Drama
MPAA Rating: R
Director: John Pollono
Actors: Jon Bernthal, Jordana Spiro, Shea Whigham, Ciara Bravo, Spencer House, Josh Helman
Plot: Frank, Swaino and Packie are a trio of life-long working-class friends who enjoy cold beer, good company and, most importantly, a good life for Frank’s daughter, Crystal, who has a real shot of making a life for herself. One whisky-fueled night, Frank invites over a young man, Chad Walker, but things take a dark turn when Frank reveals his true intentions and things quickly spiral out of control.

Pakistan students work magic to transform campus into Harry Potter’s Hogwarts

With its vast halls and soaring archways, Government College University in the eastern megacity of Lahore has long reminded students of the magical school created by British author J.K. Rowling, several students told AFP.

“I can’t believe I’m in Hogwarts, while being in Lahore of all places,” said an excited Raziah Alam, taking part in the festival.

“This has been such a fun experience.”

Dressed in costumes from the “Potterverse” including wands and pointed witch and wizard hats, students welcomed visitors to their version of the Hogwarts “Great Hall”, decorated with broomsticks, bats, and even an area to brew potions.

Pakistani university students have transformed their 150-year-old campus into Hogwarts this week as they kick off a festival celebrating the fictional young wizard Harry Potter Arif ALI AFP

The theme music from the Harry Potter films played in the background as students tried out spells, took photos wearing the famous “Sorting Hat”, and dressed up in Hogwarts uniforms.

“Most of these youngsters grew up at the time when JK Rowling’s work was being presented in the novels and then later on in the films,” Dr Asghar Zaidi, the university’s vice chancellor and a “Potterhead” himself told AFP.

He added that when students come to the campus “they see the architecture, it reminds them of Hogwarts.”

“I think the magic is coming through the inspiration it is bringing about to our other students,” he added proudly.

The festival is also screening what is believed to be Pakistan’s first fan-made Harry Potter film.

Dressed in costumes from the “Potterverse” including wands and pointed witch and wizard hats, students welcomed visitors to their version of the Hogwarts “Great Hall”, decorated with broomsticks, bats, and even an area to brew potions Arif ALI AFP

Titled “The Last Follower and the Resurrection of Voldemort,” the film was made and acted by students and comes with special effects, spells and a gripping storyline.

“We really thought it would be a crazy idea to change the building, put some mountains around it, create some characters that can go with it,” the film’s director and cinematographer Waleed Akram told AFP.

He said he was pleased with the film’s reception among students.

Since the release of the first Harry Potter novel in 1997, the books have found immense popularity, including in Pakistan.

They have sold over 500 million copies worldwide, in addition to the famous film franchise.

Entertainment News Roundup: Netflix to release weekly ‘Top 10’ lists of movies and TV shows; ‘Rust’ script never called for Baldwin gun to be fired, lawsuit alleges and more

Following is a summary of current entertainment news briefs.

Netflix to release weekly ‘Top 10’ lists of movies and TV shows

Netflix on Tuesday published its first weekly Top 10 list of the most popular movies and television shows on the streaming service, addressing industry criticism that it has been selective in the information it shares publicly. Netflix CEO Reed Hastings told investors the change was coming during the company’s third-quarter earnings call on Oct. 19.

‘Rust’ script never called for Baldwin gun to be fired, lawsuit alleges

A crew member working on the Western movie “Rust” said in a lawsuit on Wednesday that the script never called for a gun to be fired during a scene that Alec Baldwin was rehearsing when he killed a cinematographer last month. Script supervisor Mamie Mitchell alleges Baldwin should have checked the gun himself for live ammunition rather than relying on the assistant director’s assertion that the Colt .45 revolver was safe to use.

Warner Music in talks to buy David Bowie’s songwriting catalog – FT

Warner Music Group is in talks with David Bowie’s estate to acquire the late music icon’s songwriting catalog, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. The company is raising $535 million in debt to support the potential acquisition, the report added, citing people familiar with the matter.

Britney Spears delighted to regain ‘keys to my car’ after freedom ruling

Pop star Britney Spears has given a sneak-peek into how she plans to use her new-found freedom, after gaining control of her personal life and estate earlier this month. The ‘Stronger’ singer, posted a video on her Twitter and Instagram handles in which she talked about her wanting to be “an advocate for people with real disabilities” and her hopes that her story will create impact and “make changes in the corrupt system”.

‘Harry Potter’ stars, but not J.K. Rowling, to reunite for TV special

“Harry Potter” stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint are reuniting with other cast members from the Blockbuster film franchise for a special 20th anniversary TV retrospective, movie studio Warner Bros said on Tuesday. But “Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling will not be among those making a personal appearance on the show.

Duchess Meghan surprises with visit to Ellen DeGeneres talk show

Meghan, the wife of Prince Harry, is appearing on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” in her first visit to a television talk show since becoming a member of the British royal family. Meghan, formally known as the Duchess of Sussex, sat down with DeGeneres for an episode that will air in the United States on Thursday, producers of the daytime show said on Wednesday.

Producer Reitman wants to keep ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ shrouded in mystery

The young stars of ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ said they didn’t know they were auditioning for the latest movie in the Ghostbusters franchise – part of an effort to shroud the movie in mystery. “We had no idea what we were auditioning for throughout literally the majority of the process,” said Celeste O’Connor, who plays a classmate of one of the main characters. “I found out at the very last audition and I was like ‘Oh my God’. I was freaking out.”

‘King Richard’ portrays the power behind the Williams sisters’ throne

Long before Venus and Serena Williams were old enough to pick up a tennis racquet, their father had their future mapped out. His story is the heart of the new film “King Richard,” opening in U.S. movie theaters and HBO Max on Friday, and made with the backing of the Williams family and a rousing song by Beyonce.

Staples Center in Los Angeles to be renamed Crypto.com Arena

The Staples Center sports and entertainment arena in downtown Los Angeles will be renamed the Crypto.com Arena under a naming rights agreement, the venue’s operator said. The 20-year agreement for the AEG-owned and operated venue, which is home to the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers and LA Clippers, the NHL’s LA Kings and the WNBA’s Los Angeles Sparks, will be effective from Christmas Day, AEG said.

Historic Rome villa with world’s only Caravaggio mural is up for auction

Looking for an opulent residence in Rome and have a spare half a billion euros to spend? Look no further: Villa Aurora, a real estate and art gem in the Italian capital is up for sale. The property, which sprawls over 2,800 square metres including a lush garden, is home to the only known ceiling mural by Italian baroque artist Michelangelo Merisi, better known as Caravaggio.

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Niles: He brought Harry Potter and Nintendo to Universal, now Tom Williams is retiring

It’s been a big couple of weeks for news in the theme park business. The largest annual convention in the industry – the IAAPA Expo – returned to Orlando earlier this month after going virtual last year due to the pandemic. Six Flags kept its CEO carousel spinning, replacing its chief executive after just two years. Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro dropped a bunch of announcements at the Destination D23 fan event at the Walt Disney World Resort, including more Downtown Disney changes at the Disneyland Resort.

But the most significant change came at Universal, where Universal Parks Resorts President Tom Williams announced that he will retire early next year.

Williams is an industry legend. During his more than 22 years running the Universal parks, Williams has overseen the expansion of Universal’s Orlando property into a world-class resort, the opening of Universal parks in Japan, Singapore and China, and, perhaps most importantly, the acquisition of theme park rights to the Harry Potter franchise, which has driven record attendance and revenue for Universal.

He did all this while Universal was being passed through four different corporate owners: Seagram, Vivendi, General Electric and now Comcast. Williams provided the steady leadership that allowed the parks division to make smart decisions that laid a strong foundation for Universal’s current and future success in the theme park business.

Heck, during the time that Williams was running the show at Universal, Disney has had half a dozen different leaders running its theme park segment.

In addition to securing the rights to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, under Williams Universal also obtained theme park rights to Nintendo. The Mario franchise is the biggest video game franchise of all time and ranks among the top entertainment intellectual properties in the world. The pandemic has kept international visitors from experiencing the Super Nintendo World land that Universal Studios Japan opened earlier this year, but a version of that land is under construction now on the Lower Lot at Universal Studios Hollywood.

But Universal has not just been amassing outside IP. The company leaned into original storytelling with its Volcano Bay water theme park in Orlando, which also pioneered the use of virtual queuing for all of its attractions.

Though he is based in Orlando now, Williams’ roots lie in California. A graduate of Cal State Fresno, Williams started with what was then known as the Universal Studios Recreation Group more than 50 years ago as the Vice President of Hotels and Restaurants for the Yosemite Park Curry Company. From there, he moved over to the theme parks to run the new Universal Studios Florida. He worked as President for the Universal Orlando Resort before taking over at what is now Universal Parks Resorts in 1999.

IAAPA enshrined Williams into its theme park industry Hall of Fame in 2015. He will be succeeded by Universal Creative President Mark Woodbury, as Universal looks to continue its well-earned success.


Alec Baldwin ‘fully cooperating’ with police after fatal Santa Fe movie set shooting

The dispatcher asked the caller, “Was it loaded with a real bullet?”

The caller responded saying, “We don’t, I don’t, I cannot tell you that. We have two injuries from a movie gunshot.”

The caller also appeared to place blame on another one of the crew members, saying, “And this (expletive) AD that yelled at me at lunch, asking about revisions, this mother (expletive.) (inaudible) He’s supposed to check the guns. He’s responsible for what happens on the set.”

According to our partners at the Santa Fe New Mexican, a search warrant said the assistant director grabbed one of three prop guns – unaware it had live ammunition – from a rolling cart, handed it to Baldwin and yelled, “cold gun!”

The prop gun was fired by Baldwin, striking Hutchins in the chest. Souza, who was behind Hutchins, reportedly sustained a gunshot wound to the shoulder.

Hutchins was airlifted to UNM Hospital where she later died. Souza was taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital to receive emergency care. He was later released from the hospital.

The warrant also said a crew member responsible for the guns on set removed a spent casing out of the gun after it was fired.

Deputies took the gun as part of the investigation, along with other pieces of evidence from the set.

On Friday a spokesperson for the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s office said they didn’t anticipate to release any updates on their investigation until next week. He also couldn’t confirm or deny reports that the prop gun fired a live round.

NBC News is reporting several crew members recently walked off set due to safety concerns. Production has been halted for the time being.

Alec Baldwin released a statement Friday morning:

“There are no words to convey my shock and sadness regarding the tragic accident that took the life of Halyna Hutchins, a wife, mother and deeply admired colleague of ours. I’m fully cooperating with the police investigation to address how this tragedy occurred and I am in touch with her husband, offering my support to him and his family. My heart is broken for her husband, their son, and all who knew and loved Halyna.”

The First Judicial District Attorney, Mary Carmack-Altwies, also issued a statement Friday:  

“This case is still in its preliminary states of investigation. We are assisting the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office and have offered our full support to them. At this time, we do not know if charges will be filed. We will look into all facts and evidence of the case with great discretion and have further information at a later time. Our thoughts are with all affected by this tragedy.”

Santa Fe Mayor Alan Webber expressed “sincere condolences” to the family, friends and colleagues of Hutchins. The mayor also expressed support for the project’s personnel, stating the following:

“The television, film and digital entertainment community is an important part of the greater community. The Film and Digital Media Commission contributes to all aspects of our cultural life. We all share in hoping everyone can come through this awful experience, and will do everything we can to support those touched directly and indirectly by the tragedy.”