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New York Post
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
'Futurama' actor John DiMaggio asks $1.99M for LA home
After more than a decade tucked into a secluded corner of the Studio City hills, Emmy-nominated voice actor John DiMaggio and actress Kate Miller are saying goodbye to their Los Angeles home, The Post has learned. A striking 1979 modernist residence designed by architect John Bleser, the dwelling is now listed for $1.99 million. Best known for voicing Bender in the culty cartoon 'Futurama,' DiMaggio called the move 'bittersweet,' adding, 'It's where we've been for a while.' Advertisement 13 Emmy-nominated voice actor John DiMaggio — best known as the voice of Bender in 'Futurama' — and his wife, stage and screen actress Kate Miller, have listed their architectural hillside retreat in Los Angeles for $1.99 million. David Fitzgerald 13 A still from Season 12 of 'Futurama,' which aired on Sept. 2, 2024. ©Hulu/Courtesy Everett Collection The couple, both native New Yorkers, moved into the house as a starter home, but it became much more than that. Advertisement 'We liked it so much. We ended up there for 14 years,' Miller said. 'A comfort zone is a wonderful place, but nothing ever grows there.' Set against the Verdugo Mountains, the three-story hillside dwelling offers sweeping valley views, open-concept interiors, a regenerating brook and decks. Bleser's Bauhaus-inspired vision remains intact, with carefully preserved original detailing and recent modern updates. 13 John DiMaggio with a figure of his Bender character. WireImage 13 The entryway. David Fitzgerald Advertisement Inside, the couple outfitted the space with work and play in mind. 'During COVID, I recorded a lot of things from home, and it was more of a studio slash office, in the house,' DiMaggio said. 'There's great work space in the house.' A life-sized replica of Bender — gifted to DiMaggio by the creators of 'Futurama' — currently stands watch inside the studio, a physical reminder of the show's long legacy. 'That's something that I got from 'Futurama' a long time ago that only a couple of people have gotten,' DiMaggio said. Advertisement 13 Designed by modernist architect John Bleser in 1979, the three-story home is a private sanctuary perched above the city with sweeping views of the Verdugo Mountains. David Fitzgerald 13 The office, which has been used as DiMaggio's studio to record. David Fitzgerald Outside, the property is a haven for wildlife — frequent visits from deer, owls and hawks have added to its peaceful, woodsy charm. 'It's a beautiful special place up there in the hills. And it's a really unique architectural piece of property,' Miller added. Originally designed with entertainers and creatives in mind, the roughly 3,000-square-foot residence includes a dramatic glass conservatory with double-height windows, two levels of entertaining space, and a private third-story retreat with bedrooms and outdoor lounge areas. 13 The home occupies roughly 3,000 square feet. David Fitzgerald 13 John DiMaggio and Kate Miller. Getty Images for STARZ The home's custom brook feature, lush landscaping and privacy fencing enhance its appeal, while its walkability to Ventura Boulevard and sushi favorites like Avi Cue and KazuNori add urban convenience. Advertisement Adara Salim of the Beverly Hills Estates holds the listing. DiMaggio's on-camera appearances span everything from 'Better Call Saul,' 'Modern Family' and 'Interview with the Vampire,' to voice work in 'Zootopia,' 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon,' 'Samurai Jack' and 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie.' 13 A lovely glass conservatory. David Fitzgerald 13 The living space. David Fitzgerald Advertisement 13 The home offers lush landscaping. David Fitzgerald Miller, a veteran of both stage and screen, has appeared in everything from 'Blue Bloods' and 'Hightown' to Broadway productions with Carol Burnett and Michael Sheen. Her voice roles include 'Sealab 2021,' 'Frisky Dingo' and major video games like 'God of War: Ragnarök.' The couple began dating in 2011. They also recently went into contract on their Palm Springs home, which they've owned for 11 years. These days, they're spending summers in the Hamptons and continue to maintain a home in Manhattan's West Village. Advertisement 13 One of three bedrooms. David Fitzgerald 13 An ensuite bathroom. David Fitzgerald 'John was born in New York and raised in Jersey, so we're East Coast people,' Miller said. Still, their hillside LA home holds a special place as they are still figuring out where they will permanently settle. Advertisement 'It's the house we bought when we first got married,' DiMaggio said. 'So there's a lot of nostalgia attached to it.' As for the life-sized Bender statue that currently resides in DiMaggio's studio? Miller offered one final note — with a laugh — to her husband: 'It will not come in the [new] house.'
LeMonde
16-06-2025
- Automotive
- LeMonde
Renault CEO Luca de Meo unexpectedly resigns, heading to Kering
Two "Car of the Year" trophies and then he's gone! For two years in a row, Renault, under Luca de Meo's leadership, won the prestigious European award. A triumph, and then... crash. On Thursday, June 12, the chief executive informed Renault's chairman, Jean-Dominique Senard, of his intention to leave the group. The news of his departure, kept secret for a few days, was made public by the automaker on the evening of June 15, along with his departure date: July 15. De Meo is expected to join the luxury group Kering, according to Le Figaro. The company, controlled by the Pinault family, was caught off guard and did not confirm the news Sunday evening. But it is already an open secret. At 58, de Meo, who spent more than 30 years in the automotive industry and turned around the Fiat and Seat brands before leading Renault, is changing course and switching sectors entirely, an unexpected and unusual move. Within Renault's senior management, the announcement provoked a shock, followed by some disappointment. On Thursday, de Meo had presented the main outlines of his "Futurama" plan to the board's strategic committee. This plan sets out the company's strategy for the next five years, covering future vehicle models as well as diversification strategies, particularly in the defense industry. No sooner had it been presented than it was abandoned by the very person who was supposed to implement it. It was a bombshell for some board members, who are now left doubtful. When the Paris stock exchange opened on June 16, Renault shares were down nearly 6%, while Kering shares rose more than 7%.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
New Orleans GalaxyCon celebrity lineup announced
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — GalaxyCon New Orleans has announced its celebrity guests. GalaxyCon is coming to the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center July 11-13. According to a news release, the convention will be centered around pop culture, comic books, anime, gaming, cosplay, sci-fi, fantasy and more. 'Jaywalking' alligator issued summons for crossing the road in Houma There will be cast reunions from titles such as 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian,' 'Star Trek,' 'What We Do in the Shadows,' 'Hazbin Hotel,' 'Futurama,' 'Phineas and Ferb' and more. Here's a list of some of the celebrity guests: Giancarlo Esposito – Moff Gideon (The Mandalorian), Gus Fring (Breaking Bad/Better Call Saul), Stan Edgar (The Boys) Jason Isaacs – Lucius Malfoy (Harry Potter Series) Captain Gabriel Lorca (Star Trek: Discovery), Colonel William Tavington (The Patriot) LeVar Burton – Lt. Commander Geordi La Forge (Star Trek: The Next Generation), Kunta Kinte (Roots), Host (Reading Rainbow) Kayvan Novak – Nandor the Relentless (What We Do in the Shadows), The Fonejacker (Fonejacker), Fabian Kingsworth (Archer) Harvey Guillén – Guillermo de la Cruz (What We Do in the Shadows), Benedict Pickwick (The Magicians), Perrito (Puss in Boots) Emily Swallow – The Armorer (The Mandalorian/The Book of Boba Fett), Amara (Supernatural), Natalie Pierce (SEAL Team) Matt Ryan – John Constantine (Constantine), Gwyn Davies (Legends of Tomorrow), Edward Kenway (Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag) Jack Dylan Grazer – Eddie Kaspbrak (It/It Chapter Two), Freddy Freeman (Shazam), Alberto Scorfano (Luca) Michael Jai White – Al Simmons (Spawn), Black Dynamite (Black Dynamite), Marcus Williams (Why Did I Get Married?/Why Did I Get Married Too?/For Better or Worse) John Wesley Shipp – Barry Allen/The Flash (The Flash), Mitch Leary (Dawson's Creek), Kelly Nelson (Guiding Light) Terry Farrell – Jadzia Dax (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine), Regina 'Reggie' Kostas (Becker), Valerie Desmond (Back to School) James Murray – Murr (Impractical Jokers), himself (The Misery Index), Author (Awakened) Brian O'Halloran – Dante Hicks (Clerks/View Askewniverse), Will Carlson/Flappy/Vulgar (Vulgar), himself (The Floor) Jerry Trainor -Spencer Shay (iCarly), Crazy Steve (Josh & Drake), Dudley Puppy (T.U.F.F. Puppy) Joey Fatone – Musician (*NSYNC), Runner-up (Dancing With The Stars), Host (The Singing Bee) Barry Bostwick – Brad Majors (The Rocky Horror Picture Show), Mayor Randall Wilson (Spin City), Ace Hunter (Megaforce) Jeremy Jordan – Lucifer Morningstar (Hazbin Hotel), Jamie Wellerstein (The Last Five Years), Floyd Collins (Broadway's Floyd Collins) Christian Borle – Vox (Hazbin Hotel), Willy Wonka (Broadway's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), Emmett Forrest (Broadway's Legally Blonde) Jodi Benson – Princess Ariel (The Little Mermaid), Barbie (Toy Story), Thumbelina (Thumbelina) Phil LaMarr- Hermes Conrad (Futurama), Samurai Jack (Samurai Jack), Green Lantern (Justice League) John DiMaggio – Bender (Futurama), Jake the Dog (Adventure Time), Marcus Fenix (Gears of War) Maile Flanagan – Naruto Uzumak (Naruto), Terry Perry (Lab Rats), Piggley Winks (Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks) David Errigo Jr. – Ferb Fletcher (Phineas & Ferb), Hampton and Plucky (Tiny Toons: Looniversity), Ranma Saotome (Ranma ½) Vincent Martella – Phineas Flynn (Phineas & Ferb), Jason Todd (Batman: Under the Red Hood/Death in the Family), Hope Estheim (Final Fantasy XIII) Dana Snyder – Master Shake (Aqua Teen Hunger Force), Scratch the Ghost (The Ghost and Molly McGee), Gazpacho (Chowder) Dave Willis – Creator/Writer/Carl Brutananadilewski (Aqua Teen Hunger Force), Creator/Writer (Squidbillies), Barry Dillon (Archer) Mick Foley – Professional wrestling legend (Cactus Jack, Mankind, Dude Love) There will also be cosplay competitions and meetups, tabletop gaming and tournaments, video games and tournaments, Galaxie Ink Tatoo and Piercing, exhibitors, shopping, an Artist Alley, a kid's zone and Felton will play Draco Malfoy again — this time, on Broadway Trump and Musk feud explodes in public view Race heats up to replace Connolly on powerful Oversight panel Chrysler at 100: Plans for a bold comeback Benjamin Franklin Elementary kids get free eye exams and glasses Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Engadget
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Engadget
An animated Clash of Clans series is coming to Netflix
The latest video game to be getting the TV show treatment is a pair of hugely popular mobile titles. Developer Supercell is partnering with Netflix for an animated series based on the world of its games Clash of Clans and Clash Royale . Fletcher Moules, who directed the original Clash of Clans animated videos on YouTube, will be the showrunner for the Netflix project and Ron Weiner, who has worked on Silicon Valley , 30 Rock , Futurama and Arrested Development , will be the head writer. Clash of Clans debuted in 2012 and the casual strategy game got a deck battler sequel in Clash Royale , which launched in 2016. According to the show announcement, the pair of games have more than 4 billion downloads and more than 180 billion gameplay hours logged by players. The Netflix show will center on the Barbarian character from this game universe as he tries to "rally a band of misfits to defend their village and navigate the comically absurd politics of war." The series is in pre-production, and no additional casting or release info has been shared at this stage. Netflix has hosted several animated shows based on video games, from Arcane to Devil May Cry . If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission.
Express Tribune
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Clash of Clans animated series coming to Netflix from Futurama writer and Supercell director
Netflix has officially ordered a new animated series based on Supercell's hit mobile games Clash of Clans and Clash Royale, according to Variety. Titled Clash, the series is currently in pre-production. The series follows a determined yet inexperienced Barbarian who must unite a band of unlikely heroes to defend their village, all while navigating the absurd and comical politics of war. Set in the expansive and humorous universe shared by the two games, Clash aims to bring the franchise's fan-favorite characters and whimsical battles to life. Originally released in 2012 and 2016 respectively, Clash of Clans and Clash Royale have remained wildly popular. Together, they have been downloaded more than four billion times, with players logging over 180 billion hours of gameplay. Fletcher Moules, who previously directed Clash of Clans animated videos for YouTube—amassing hundreds of millions of views—will serve as showrunner. Ron Weiner, known for his work on Futurama and Arrested Development, joins the team as head writer. Animation for the series will be produced by ICON Creative Studio. This order adds to Netflix's growing list of animated projects. The streamer recently announced Mating Season, an adult animated comedy from the creators of Big Mouth, which is nearing its eighth and final season. Netflix is also preparing to launch Long Story Short, a new series from BoJack Horseman creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg, featuring voice talents such as Abbi Jacobson, Max Greenfield, and Nicole Byer. That show is set to premiere on August 22.
