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[UPDATE] CEO and President of the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra Hyun-jung Park Accused of Sexual Harassment, Holds Press Conference, Accuses Art Director Myung-Whun Chung of Staging A Coup

Tensions continue to rise in Seoul as president and CEO of the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra Hyun-jung Park, who was recently accused of sexually harassing and verbally abusing her employees, goes head to head with art director and principle conductor Myung-Whun Chung, who she claims is organizing a coup against her.Park, who held a press conference Friday, Dec. 5, denied allegations and accused Chung of starting a petition for her removal. She shared that there were documents from audits that track the director's unethical activities and listed four different cases of complaints about his conduct. At the press conference, she personally listed cases where she believed Chung had abused his authoritative power.These statements come on the tail of recent allegations made against Park’s unethical behavior. Hyun Jung Park made history when she became the first female president and CEO of the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra in February 2013.But 17 of the Seoul Philharmonic’s employees testified in a petition that Park constantly abused them, with one male employee claiming that she had too much to drink at a public dinner gathering and grabbed him by the necktie, attempting to touch his genitals. Three female employees said Park suggested they offer themselves sexually, telling one she would be a good hostess and the other two that they should sit next to important male guests and accommodate their needs.Many employees said she would often swear at them, threaten to deduct money from their paychecks and say things such as, “You should sell your organs to make up for corporate losses.” She has also been accused of unethical hiring and promoting decisions, basing career advancement on connections rather than merit.
By Jaime Prisco

  • The Gorgeous New Trailer for 'The Little Prince' Movie Has Been Released: James Franco, Rachel McAdams and Jeff Bridges To Do Voicework in English Version

    The beautiful French movie trailer for "Le Petite Prince" — or "The Little Prince," as English speaking audiences know it — has been released."The Little Prince," written by Antoine de Saint-Exupery in 1943, is one of the most-read and most-translated books in the French language as well as one of the best-selling books of all time."The Little Prince" is the beloved story about a little boy with a lot of imagination. He grows up to be a pilot and, after a crash in the Sahara Desert, meets a little boy who he calls “the little prince.” The new trailer has offered a 21st-century take on the timeless tale. A studious girl discovers the story of the "The Little Prince" through an older neighbor. This gentleman is none other than the pilot from the tale itself.French speakers at "Vulture" have provided a translation for the trailer.:Old Man: Oh, oh! I'm here! Up here! [He waves.] Good evening! Little Girl: [Reading] Once upon a time, a little prince who needed a friend? Old Man: I've flown almost everywhere in the world, until something miraculous happened. Little Prince: Please, draw me a sheep. Old Man: I've always wanted to find someone to share my story with, but I think this world has become too grown-up ... It's only the beginning of the story!The director is Mark Osborne, who helmed 2008’s "Kung Fu Panda." That movie employed a similar style of animation, one vivid with bright colors, whimsical textures and a surprisingly tactile depth — a fitting aesthetic for "The Little Prince's" surreal, dreamlike narrative.The English trailer has not yet been released, but the movie is will feature voicework from Jeff Bridges, Rachel McAdams and James Franco. The film will be released in 2015.
    By Jaime Prisco

  • Lincoln Center Commissions New Work for Children with Autism and Their Families

    Lincoln Center education has commissioned "Up And Away," an original theatrical experience designed for audiences on the autism spectrum and their families.
    By Jaime Prisco
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