2023-12-23 19:01:17
Is “Die Hard” a Christmas film? Swisscom boss heats up debate
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Christian Dorer is moving to Migros. From 2017 to 2023, the 48-year-old was editor-in-chief of the Blick Group.
Photo: Chris Iseli (Ringier, Keystone)
Former “Blick” editor-in-chief moves to Migros
Christian Dorer, editor-in-chief at “Blick” for several years, is moving to Migros. It was announced this week that he will take over the management of the communications department. As head of communications, he is responsible for the image of the €30 billion company alongside Migros boss Mario Irminger. With a team of 50, Dorer will provide communications support in particular for the restructuring of the new supermarket AG, and he will also be responsible for the publishing of the “Migros Magazine,” Migros writes in a statement. The 48-year-old is confident that he will have enough energy for his private projects. As Dorer writes on Linkedin, he wants to continue to stand in as a chauffeur for the Lenzburg regional bus once a month – as he has been doing for years.
Rolf Schnellmann guilty
The tax dispute with the USA continues to have consequences: Now Rolf Schnellmann has also been hit. The wealth manager pleaded guilty to helping US citizens hide $60 million in untaxed assets. This was done by the former head of the Zurich Allied Finance Trust via the Zurich private bank Ihag, the Bührles’ bank. Schnellmann became known in 2017 because he tried to make a name for himself as a whistleblower against Ihag.
Among other things, he spoke at the time about a gigantic gemstone that was said to be hidden in a safe. But no one really believed the story, obviously not even the US prosecutors. On the contrary: they had him arrested in Italy in August and put him on trial. He faces up to five years in prison.
Lindor ball on the Christmas tree in HB Zurich
The Christmas tree from Lindt & Sprüngli in Zurich main station: The fir tree comes from the forest on Üetliberg.
Photo: PD
“Every year” used to apply to the popular Swarovski Christmas tree at Zurich main station. For more than 20 years, the Christmas tree, which is over ten meters high and decorated with thousands upon thousands of sparkling crystals, was the main attraction of the “Christkindlimarkt” in the station hall. Estimated value of the decoration: half a million francs.
After two years in which electricity had to be saved and the glitter crystals had to take a break, they are no longer returning. In their place, red balls, golden teddy bears and oversized Lindor pralines are hanging on the fir tree for the first time this year. Lindt & Sprüngli steps into the breach. The chocolate company, headed by Adalbert Lechner, wants to “spread a bit of Christmas magic” with its tree, as a spokeswoman explains. The new Lindt tree has at least one advantage: guarding it is less complicated. In contrast to the Swarovski era, it does not have to be protected from thieves with glass panes, security personnel, alarm systems and countless surveillance cameras and sensors.
Is “Die Hard” a Christmas movie?
Fueled a controversy over Christmas movies.
Foto: Swisscom
Swisscom boss Christoph Aeschlimann (photo)’s favorite Christmas film is “Die Hard” (original: “Die Hard”), as he reveals on the professional network Linkedin. In doing so, he fuels an old debate among fans of the 1988 action hit starring Bruce Willis: Is “Die Hard” even a Christmas film? The plot takes place during the Christmas season, but is actually about a police officer who single-handedly takes on a group of terrorists.
“Film hero John McClane (Bruce Willis) wears a Santa hat in the film,” says Aeschlimann, explaining his opinion. However, the strong counterargument comes from Willis himself. The actor literally said in July 2018: “’Die Hard’ is not a Christmas film. It’s a fucking Bruce Willis movie.” By the way, Aeschlimann’s over 25,400 followers also see it that way: In an online survey conducted by the Swisscom boss, 61 percent voted “Love Actually” as the best Christmas film.
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