SYDNEY, May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Television icons Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally will appear on stage together for the first time in Australia at Vivid Sydney 2025, the Southern Hemisphere's largest arts and culture festival.
Unscripted and Unfiltered with Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally. Image credit Emily Shur
Unscripted and Unfiltered with Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally. Image credit Emily Shur
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Unscripted and Unfiltered with Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally. Image credit Emily Shur
Vivid Sydney. Image credit - Destination NSW
Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally Bring Unscripted and Unfiltered Chaos to Vivid Sydney
Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally Bring Unscripted and Unfiltered Chaos to Vivid Sydney
Unscripted and Unfiltered with Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally. Image credit Emily Shur
The husband-and-wife comedy duo will present Unscripted & Unfiltered with Nick Offerman & Megan Mullally at the International Convention Centre Sydney on Saturday, 14 June, closing the festival's 23-day celebration of creativity and innovation.
Known globally for their iconic roles as Ron Swanson in Parks and Recreation and Karen Walker in Will & Grace respectively, Offerman and Mullally will engage in a candid conversation moderated by Australian broadcaster Zan Rowe. The pair will discuss their individual careers, partnership, and activism work on environmental issues.
On the duo's visit to the Harbour City, Nick Offerman said "Megan and I are powerfully chuffed to get back to town for Vivid Sydney but also to reprise our lovemaking session atop the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Once we have recharged those particular batteries, we'll be thrilled to transfer our slatternly energies to the Vivid Sydney audience. Come for the anecdotes and the burlesque lust in our every turn of phrase, then get stretched out before you get home, because there's gonna be some canoodlin'".
Vivid Sydney Festival Director, Gill Minervini said, "We couldn't let Vivid Sydney take place this year without treating visitors to a masterclass in comedy. Nick and Megan are one of the funniest couples alive, and this conversation is set to be equal parts unpredictable and hilarious. Bolstering Vivid Sydney 2025's line-up alongside lifestyle icon Martha Stewart and the formidable Nigella Lawson, there really is something for everyone."
Every episode of iconic series Will & Grace and Parks and Recreation is available to stream on Stan, Australia's leading streaming service and Supporting Partner of Vivid Sydney 2025.
Tickets go on sale on Friday, 9 May at 9:00 am AEST at vividsydney.com.
About Vivid Sydney
Vivid Sydney, the Southern Hemisphere's leading multi-artform festival, transforms Sydney into a vibrant hub of creativity, innovation and community connection. Over 23 nights, light installations, music, ideas and food inspire global audiences and drive cultural exchange. The 2025 theme, 'Dream', sparks imagination and engagement, attracting visitors and fuelling economic growth. Proudly owned by Destination NSW, Vivid Sydney showcases NSW's cultural vibrancy and positions it as a global leader in artistic innovation.
Vivid Sydney. Image credit - Destination NSW
Vivid Sydney. Image credit - Destination NSW
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Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally Bring Unscripted and Unfiltered Chaos to Vivid Sydney
Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally Bring Unscripted and Unfiltered Chaos to Vivid Sydney
OSAKA, Japan, Dec. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Takara Standard Inc. (Headquarters: Joto-ku, Osaka; President and CEO: Dai Komori), a manufacturer of residential equipment centered on system kitchens and baths, has launched its "Space Project." This initiative aims to leverage the enamel technology refined over more than 110 years to enter the space-related business.
The company established a new "Business Development Division" in January 2025. It aims to create new businesses beyond its residential equipment operations by leveraging its unique technological assets. One candidate is the space-related business. The global space industry market is expanding rapidly. In Japan, the Cabinet Office's "Basic Space Plan" sets a goal to double the market size from ¥4 trillion in 2020 to ¥8 trillion by the early 2030s. While Japan's space industry has historically developed under government leadership, it is now transitioning from public to private sector involvement. Private companies' technological development and business expansion are being supported, making this a market expected to grow significantly in the future. Leveraging our enamel technology cultivated over more than 100 years since our founding, we aim to enter space-related businesses.
Our enamel, highly regarded in the field of residential equipment, excels in durability, corrosion resistance, and cleanability, maintaining its performance even under harsh conditions. Indeed, results from "thermal vacuum testing" simulating the vacuum and extreme temperatures of space, and "vibration testing" evaluating damage, durability, and reliability from rocket launch vibrations, indicate our enamel is highly likely to be usable in space environments without issues. Furthermore, it is known that "regolith" (lunar sand), which can be locally sourced on the moon, is primarily composed of glassy micro-particles. This suggests it could potentially serve as an alternative material for glass frit (the enamel used in enamelware). By applying these findings, we aim to realize comfortable living environments in space. This includes utilizing enamel's heat resistance and durability for lunar base construction materials, and leveraging its hygienic properties and ease of cleaning for interior finishes and plumbing in lunar habitats and space modules.
Moving forward, we will pursue new possibilities for enamel while considering collaboration with domestic and international research institutions and related companies. To further advance this effort, we have launched the "Space Project" led by the Business Development Division and the Research and Development Division. This project plans to conduct additional environmental tests, including radiation testing, to confirm that current enamel possesses the performance required for application in the space environment. We will also explore new raw materials and manufacturing methods, such as producing enamel using regolith (lunar sand) and utilizing solar heat in space—instead of the high-temperature kilns typically used for enamel firing—to simulate space conditions. Aiming for commercialization starting in fiscal year 2035, we will develop enamel applications for space by 2030. We then target space implementation and further value enhancement for enamel beyond 2030, when the space market is expected to mature.
Takara Standard will continue to respond to the needs of the times and contribute to building a sustainable future society.
- Takara standard's HORO material:
"HORO" is a material that combines the strength of iron with the beauty of glass. Takara standard developed this proprietary HORO material, which overcomes the breakage of glass, over many years. Takara standard's "High-Quality HORO" showcases the robustness of iron, providing resilience against impacts, while the glass layer acts as a barrier against dirt and moisture. The durability of the enamel surface makes it distinctly different from ordinary enamel pots or other materials.
Until recently, HORO's surface had a glossy look, however, new products combine enamel with a matt finish. This means Takara can provide a variety of surface design products.
- 10 points that demonstrate the strength of Takara standard's HORO:
1. Can quickly wipe up water, easy to clean
2. Resistant to moisture and mold
3. Conveniently magnetic and can be used as a family message board
4. Very shock and crack resistant
5. Thanks to the ink jet printing tech, it is available in a wide range of colors and designs
6. The material allows permanent maker pen to be wiped off with water, meaning family can leave temporary messages
7. Scratch resistant
8. Heat resistant, giving peace of mind
9. Environmentally friendly (easily recyclable material; no adhesive used in assembly)
10. Odor resistant
＜About Takara Standard＞
Founded in 1912. With the brand message "Because water spaces matter," we manufacture and sell residential equipment centered on system kitchens and baths, leveraging our unique "high-grade enamel" technology. As a leading company in enamel technology meeting increasingly sophisticated, diverse, and complex customer needs, and as a top manufacturer of residential equipment, we pursue new possibilities for enamel to support the next generation and aim to create comfortable living.
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Leveraging Enamel Technology for Entry into Space Industry Space Project Launched
