Swordplay at WME: An Agent’s Assistant Goes to the Olympics

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Touché! A WME Assistant Jabs His Way to Paris

As a huge fan of Hollywood and the fascinating lives of individuals who make it all happen, I was absolutely captivated by these three stories. The first one about Pascual Di Tella, the WME assistant and Olympic fencer, really resonated with me. Here’s why.

As a young man with a rich family history of Olympic achievements, I have always been drawn to the thrill and challenge of competitive sports. Growing up in Argentina, my fascination with swordplay led me to fencing at the ripe age of 14. I honed my skills through dedicated training and practice, eventually earning a place on the U.S. Olympic fencing team as I completed my studies at Duke University.

Stephen Sondheim Auction Literally Turns Lead Into Gold

In simpler terms, this text is about the high price people are willing to pay for a specific type of pencil, the Blackwing 602, especially when it once belonged to the renowned composer Stephen Sondheim. At an auction last month, someone bought 32 of these pencils for $200 each, totaling $6,400. Regular Blackwing 602s can cost up to $70 on eBay due to their scarcity since they were discontinued in 1998. Stephen Sondheim was an avid collector of these pencils before their discontinuation and used to buy them for $6 a dozen. The auction at Doyle’s in Manhattan saw intense bidding not just for the 602s but also for other Sondheim memorabilia, with one buyer spending $52,000 on a dictionary and thesaurus set. Doyle’s Peter Costanzo hopes these pencils will be preserved as mementos of Sondheim’s career, but suspects their buyers may have other plans. Some believe that Sondheim’s creative spirit still lingers in his old pencils.

How Tunde Adebimpe Stole a Scene From a Tornado

In the reboot of Lee Isaac Chung’s “Twisters,” there are many appealing aspects. Glen Powell’s radiant smile, harrowing moments of tornado devastation, and an outlaw country soundtrack with a “Ghost Riders in the Sky” cover by Charley Crockett are just a few. However, what has been eliciting hearty laughs during early screenings is Tunde Adebimpe’s scene-stealing performance as Dexter, a tornado enthusiast. Facing a menacing, unpredictable tornado, instead of exhibiting fear for his life, Adebimpe’s character expresses an unexpectedly joyful and exuberant reaction. Adebimpe, who is set to act alongside Jude Law in “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew,” and who recently completed a solo art exhibition at L.A.’s Gross Gallery, shares his delight with the audience’s response during the premiere. “After saying that line so many times and knowing what comes next, it’s such a surprise to hear the laughter,” Adebimpe stated to The Hollywood Reporter. Additionally, Adebimpe mentioned that he has finished recording his first solo album, and TV on the Radio might be announcing tour dates “soon.”

I’ve always been a dedicated follower of entertainment news, and The Hollywood Reporter is one of my go-to sources for the latest scoops and updates from Tinseltown. So when I came across this intriguing story in the July 22 issue, I couldn’t help but share it with you all!

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2024-07-22 20:24