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Miami Film Fest: Sebastian Stan Set for Precious Gem Award and Live ‘Awards Chatter’ Pod
Sebastian Stan, a best actor contender this awards season for two performances that have brought him widespread acclaim — he plays a young Donald Trump in The Apprentice and a man with neurofibromatosis who undergoes facial reconstructive surgery in A Different Man — will receive the Precious Gem Award at the Miami Dade College’s Miami Film Festival GEMS event, the fest announced on Monday.
Stan, 42, will be celebrated at an event that will kick off on Sunday, Nov. 3, at 5pm EST, at MDC Wolfson Auditorium in downtown Miami. To begin with, he will sit down with yours truly for a career-retrospective conversation that will be recorded for subsequent posting as an episode of The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast. Then, the fest will present him with his award.
The Precious Gem Award is the festival’s signature award, reserved for “one-of-a-kind artists whose contributions to cinema are lasting and unforgettable.” Past recipients include Pedro Almodóvar, Penélope Cruz, Isabelle Huppert, Rita Moreno, Sheryl Lee Ralph and Patricia Clarkson.
“We are thrilled to honor Sebastian Stan with our prestigious Precious Gem Award to celebrate his impressive acting achievements, including his transformative performances in this year’s The Apprentice and A Different Man,” Lauren Cohen, the fest’s programming director, said in a statement. “We’re also excited to partner with The Hollywood Reporter to bring Scott Feinberg and the celebrated Awards Chatter podcast to Miami.”
Stan is perhaps best known for playing Bucky Barnes in seven beloved Marvel films: Captain America: The First Avenger (2011), Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014), Ant-Man (2015), Captain America: Civil War (2016), Black Panther (2018), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Avengers: Endgame (2019). He has also done additional standout work in films such as I, Tonya (2017), Destroyer (2018) and Dumb Money (2023), and received a Critics Choice Award nomination for the limited series Political Animals (2012) and an Emmy nomination for the limited series Pam & Tommy (2022).
For A Different Man, which he also exexcutive produced, he was awarded the Silver Bear for best leading performance at the Berlin Film Festival earlier this year.
This year’s Miami Film Festival GEMS event will run Oct. 30-Nov. 3.
Miami, FL
World Cup comes to Miami: Saudi Arabia takes on Uruguay today
Miami will host seven matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, all to be played at Miami Stadium (Hard Rock Stadium) in Miami Gardens.
The first match in Miami is this Monday at 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
Who is playing in Miami and when?
- June 15: Group H — Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay.
- June 21: Group H — Uruguay vs. Cape Verde.
- June 24: Group C — Scotland vs. Brazil.
- June 27: Colombia vs. Portugal.
- July 3: The winner of Group J will face the runner-up of Group H.
- July 11: Quarterfinals — The winner of Match 91 will face the winner of Match 92.
- July 18: Third-place match.
Miami, FL
Spirit Airlines acquisition bid submitted by Mooney International, company says
A Texas-based company called Mooney International says it has formally submitted a bid to acquire Spirit Airlines and related assets, according to an announcement released Sunday.
In a statement, Mooney International said its proposal would combine operations involving Spirit Airlines, Mooney International and SEAir under what it described as a shared focus on affordable and accessible air travel. The company said the proposal aims to preserve the Spirit Airlines brand while pursuing long-term growth and operational improvements.
“Our objective is not only to preserve the Spirit Airlines legacy, but to create a new chapter focused on operational excellence, enhanced customer experience, expanded route connectivity, sustainable aviation initiatives, and long-term growth,” the company said in its announcement.
If the acquisition is approved, Mooney International said it would seek to maintain the Spirit Airlines brand, expand affordable travel options, invest in fleet and technology improvements, and create stronger connections between Spirit Airlines, Mooney International and SEAir. The company also said its plans include supporting aviation jobs, tourism and economic development while advancing sustainable aviation fuel initiatives.
Spirit Airlines, headquartered in South Florida, is one of the nation’s largest ultra-low-cost carriers and serves dozens of destinations across the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean.
The announcement did not disclose financial terms of the proposed acquisition or provide a timeline for any potential transaction. It is also unclear whether other bidders are involved or what regulatory approvals may be required before any deal could move forward.
The proposed acquisition comes as the airline industry continues to face evolving market conditions, competition among low-cost carriers and growing demand for affordable travel options.
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Authorities searching for person who may have gone overboard in Biscayne Bay
Authorities are searching for a person who may have gone into the water from a charter vessel on Biscayne Bay, U.S. Coast Guard officials said.
Officials said they were notified at around 11:59 p.m. Friday of a missing person suspected to be in the water who was last seen on the vessel as it was south of Brickell Key and Hobie Island Beach Park.
Coast Guard crews responded to search the area along with Miami Marine Patrol, Miami Fire Rescue, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and Miami Fire Air Rescue.
On Saturday, Miami Police released a missing persons flyer for a man who went out on a charter boat and who could be the same missing person.
The man, 23-year-old Akin Liverpool, was reported missing from the Brickell area and his whereabouts were unknown, police said.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call police at 305-603-6300.
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