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While You Were Sleeping is a 1995 American romantic comedy film directed by Jon Turteltaub and written by Daniel G. Sullivan and Fredric Lebow . It stars Sandra Bullock as Lucy, a Chicago Transit Authority token collector, and Bill Pullman as Jack, the brother of a man whose life she saves, along with Peter Gallagher as Peter, the man who is saved, Peter Boyle and Glynis Johns as members of Peter's family, and Jack Warden as a longtime family friend and neighbor.

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67-405: While You Were Sleeping may refer to: Film and television [ edit ] While You Were Sleeping (film) , a 1995 American romantic comedy While You Were Sleeping (2011 TV series) , a South Korean television series While You Were Sleeping (2017 TV series) , a South Korean television series "While You Were Sleeping" ( Elementary ) ,

134-521: A 2007 song by Sonic Boom Six from Arcade Perfect Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title While You Were Sleeping . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=While_You_Were_Sleeping&oldid=1003445687 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description

201-402: A 2012 episode "While You Were Sleeping" ( The Vampire Diaries ) , a 2014 episode Music [ edit ] While You Were Sleeping (album) , by Classified, 2007 While You Were Sleeping , a 2010 EP by The Story So Far "While You Were Sleeping", a 2005 song by Casting Crowns from Lifesong "While You Were Sleeping", a 2010 single by Io Echo "While You Were Sleeping",

268-599: A ban on public celebrations of the Gregorian New Year as per a religious edict, and could fine shops for offering New Year's-related products and confiscate them. However, the religious police did not go after individual citizens holding private celebrations. The power of the CPVPV was curtailed by the 2016 reforms of Mohammed bin Salman . The country also began to base the salaries of public sector employees on

335-560: A feel-good film, warm and good-hearted, and as it was heading for its happy ending, I was still a little astonished how much I was enjoying it." Bullock was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical . The film is recognized by the American Film Institute in 2002 with a nomination for the list AFI's 100 Years...100 Passions . New Year%27s Eve In

402-466: A longer life) and hamón (dry-cured ham), while lechon (roasted pig) is usually prepared as is barbecued food and various desserts. Some refrain from serving chicken, as their scratching and pecking for food is said to be an unlucky idiom for a hand-to-mouth existence. Many Filipinos also buy firecrackers and fireworks to be used in New Year's Eve, which is believed to drive away any bad luck in

469-501: A more important holiday in both North and South Korea , the 31 December New Year's Eve of the Gregorian calendar is also celebrated. Most cities and urban areas in both Koreas host New Year's Eve gatherings. In South Korea, two of the biggest celebrations take place in the capital of Seoul : the ringing of Bosingak bell 33 times at midnight and fireworks display at Myeong-dong , and an LED laser light show and fireworks display at

536-598: A report estimating that only 67.4% of Israelis were awake at midnight on New Year's Eve in 2013, and most people only stayed up as late as 12:45 a.m. IST . During the era of Mandatory Palestine in the early-1930s, promotional material for formal New Year's Eve parties and masquerade balls was targeted primarily towards Arabic and English -speaking residents (by contrast, posters for Hanukkah parties were written in Hebrew ). These parties also became popular among German and Austrian Jews that had emigrated to avoid

603-521: A year number displayed on the observatory at the stroke of midnight. Shibuya Crossing formerly hosted a gathering of revellers at midnight, but this ended in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic , as well as a subsequent crackdown on gatherings around Halloween and New Year's Eve due to issues with overtourism and public intoxication . Three notable music-oriented television specials air near New Year's Eve. Since 1951, NHK has traditionally broadcast

670-554: Is a lonely fare token collector for the Chicago Transit Authority , stationed at the Randolph/Wabash station . She secretly loves Peter Callaghan, a handsome commuter, though they are strangers. On Christmas Day, she rescues Peter from the oncoming Chicago "L" train after muggers push him onto the tracks. She accompanies the comatose Peter to the hospital, where a nurse overhears her musing aloud, "I

737-488: Is a major fireworks show launched from the Taipei 101 skyscraper in Taipei . In 2018, the show was enhanced by the installation of a new LED display system on the north face of the tower between its 35th and 90th floors, which can be used to display digital animation effects. This change countered a reduction in the number of firework shells launched during the show, as part of an effort to produce less pollution. Aside from

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804-461: Is a special non-working holiday (except for 2021 and 2022, where it is a special working holiday), and Filipinos usually celebrate in the company of family or close friends. Traditionally, most households would attend church for year-end services and afterwards, host or attend an abundant midnight feast called the Medianoche . Typical dishes include pancit (a noodle dish meant to symbolize for

871-479: Is assumed he has amnesia . Lucy attempts to tell the family the truth, but they assume she is telling them she's not really pregnant and they brush it off. Saul intercepts Lucy, saying he will handle telling the news to the Callaghans. Jack takes her back home and Lucy tells him she appreciates how kind he's been and says he's been a great friend. Jack is finally able to tell his father he doesn't want to take over

938-588: Is broadcast through the leading TV channel and the celebrations usually continue until sunrise. Fireworks are lit throughout the night. Ambang Tahun Baru , a celebration sponsored by the government was held at Merdeka Square , the field opposite the Sultan Abdul Samad Building in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur in the early days. The event was broadcast live on government as well as private TV stations at those times. The countdown

1005-484: Is built wholly from familiar ingredients, but assembled with such skill – and with such a charming performance from Sandra Bullock – that it gives formula a good name." On Metacritic , the film has a weighted average score of 67 out of 100, based on reviews from 20 critics. Audiences surveyed by CinemaScore gave the film a grade A on scale of A to F. Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times wrote: "It's

1072-538: Is celebrated as a day off. The day before, 31 December, is also marked as International Solidarity Day of Azerbaijanis , marking the double anniversary of that day in 1989 when the local residents took down the Soviet–Iranian border in then- Nakhichevan ASSR to reunite with Iranian Azerbaijanis south of the border, as well as the Istanbul-held first World Congress of Azerbaijanis which tackled issues regarding

1139-436: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages While You Were Sleeping (film) The film was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $ 182 million at the box office. Bullock and Pullman received praise for their performances. Bullock also garnered a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical . Lucy Eleanor Moderatz

1206-631: Is now broadcast live on Government television from Putrajaya and the Broadcasting Centre in which the concert is held and fireworks are displayed at the Petronas Towers . There are New Year countdown parties in major cities such as George Town , Shah Alam and Kuching , typically organized by the private sector in these cities. Mongolians began celebrating the Gregorian New Year in the Socialist period, with influence from

1273-494: Is now in love with Jack. When Jack visits her the day before the wedding, she gives him a chance to change her mind, asking if he can give her a reason not to marry Peter. He replies that he cannot, leaving her disappointed. On the day of the wedding, just as a priest begins the ceremony, Lucy finally confesses everything and tells the family she not only fell in love with all of them, but she loves Jack rather than Peter. At this point, Peter's real fiancée, Ashley, arrives and demands

1340-508: Is sung to mark the end and beginning of the year with a blessing. The service ends at 12:30   am. In Tunisia , Tunisians celebrate by spending the evening in restaurants and hotels and exchange gifts and flowers, or travel outside Tunisia to spend New Year's Eve in a European country. But most Tunisians prefer to celebrate it at home in a family evening with relatives and friends. Tunisians buy cakes or prepare them at home, in addition to holding dinner banquets, as roast chicken remains

1407-458: Is unable to hurt them by revealing that Peter does not know her. She spends a belated Christmas with them, then meets Peter's younger brother Jack, who is supposed to take over his father's furniture business, though he wants his own business. Jack is initially suspicious, but he falls in love with Lucy as they spend time together. She soon falls in love with him. They bond over their similar humor, their dreams of traveling, and their intense love for

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1474-498: Is usually celebrated with fireworks in big cities (e.g. Lahore , Karachi and Islamabad ). Musical nights and concerts are also held. Many Pakistani youngsters enjoy the type of celebrations held the world over. The elite and educated classes participate in night-long activities in urban and cosmopolitan cities like Karachi, Lahore, and the capital of Islamabad. In the Philippines , New Year's Eve ( Bisperas ng Bagong Taon )

1541-595: The Kōhaku Uta Gassen ("Red and White Song Battle") on New Year's Eve, a music competition where two teams of popular musicians (the red and white teams, which predominantly contain female and male performers respectively) perform songs. The winning team is determined by a panel of judges, audience members at the NHK Hall in Tokyo, and televotes. The special is traditionally one of the most-watched television programs of

1608-525: The Gregorian calendar , New Year's Eve , also known as Old Year's Day , is the evening or the entire day of the last day of the year, 31 December . In many countries, New Year's Eve is celebrated with dancing, eating, drinking, and watching or lighting fireworks . Some Christians attend a watchnight service . The celebrations generally go on past midnight into New Year's Day , 1 January . The Line Islands (part of Kiribati ), Samoa and Tonga , in

1675-661: The Lotte World Tower in Songpa-gu . Television networks KBS and SBS both broadcast award shows, the KBS Drama Awards and SBS Drama Awards , to honor achievements in the television dramas aired by the networks. Until 2022 South Koreans calculated their age using the East Asian age reckoning method, with all South Koreans adding a year to their age at midnight of the New Year (of the Gregorian, not

1742-620: The Marina Bay Singapore Countdown with light shows being held in December under Shine The Light programme while fireworks at the city are not permitted on New Year's Eve. Heartland celebrations are held instead on New Year's Eve at various locations for countdown fireworks. Similarly, public transport services are extended; last MRT trains will leave City Hall at 1.15am. The most prominent New Year's event in Taiwan

1809-816: The North Korean calendar or the Juche Year, which is based on 15 April 1912, Kim Il Sung 's date of birth, the celebrations are more recent in origin with the fireworks displays dating from 2013. For 2018–19, Kim Il Sung Square hosted a concert performance by the state Moranbong Band , midnight fireworks, and a drone show . In Lebanon . Lebanese people celebrate New Year's Eve with a dinner attended by family and friends. The dinner features traditional dishes such as tabouli, hummus, kibbi, and other Lebanese foods. These celebrations could also take place in restaurants and clubs. Game shows are also organized where contestants can try to win money. The countdown to New Year's

1876-663: The Pacific Ocean , are the first places to welcome the New Year , while American Samoa , Baker Island and Howland Island (part of the United States Minor Outlying Islands ) are among the last. In Algeria , New Year's Eve is usually celebrated with family and friends. In the largest cities, there are fireworks at midnight. The Martyrs' Memorial is the main attraction during the celebration, while some Algerians prefer celebrate outside

1943-565: The Roman Catholic church and 10   pm for the Protestants . At 00:00, at midnight, the president delivers an end-of-year address which is broadcast live on many radio and television stations. Fireworks were introduced in recent years, with the most significant displays happening at Kigali Convention Centre , Rebero Hill, Mount Kigali. In South Africa , South Africans vote on a top ten music countdown before 31 December. When

2010-629: The Saitama Super Arena has hosted an MMA event on New Year's Eve since 2001, which were initially promoted by Pride Fighting Championships . After its dissolution and sale to UFC , Yarennoka! was organized by former Pride executives in 2007, while its successor Dream would hold the event through 2012 (which marked its final event). These cards have also featured kickboxing matches, promoted by groups such as Glory and K-1 Rizin Fighting Federation would take over

2077-649: The corniche of Casablanca. In Nigeria , Nigerians often Celebrate the New Year's Eve by going to church; others go to nightclubs and parties organized by individuals, communities, and other organizations. In Lagos , a year-end festival known as Lagos Countdown (later renamed One Lagos Fiesta) was first held in 2012, as part of an effort to establish tourism-oriented New Year's festivities more in line with those of other major metropolitan areas. In Rwanda , Rwandans celebrate New Year's Eve by going to church, taking part in social gatherings and organizing family activities. The services usually start from 6   pm for

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2144-559: The 108 elements of bonō ( 煩悩 ) , mental states that lead Japanese to take unwholesome actions. In most cities and urban areas across Japan, New Year's Eve celebrations are usually accompanied by concerts, countdowns, fireworks and other events. In Tokyo , revelers gather at the Zojoji Temple in Minato , who release helium balloons with New Year's wishes up in the sky and watch the lighting of Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Skytree with

2211-685: The Azeri expat communities. Celebrations of the holiday are influenced from its Soviet history, at midnight the national anthem is played on all TV stations following the message of the President of Azerbaijan produced by state channel AzTV . The New Year celebrations take place in all around the country mostly in Dhaka , Chittagong , Sylhet , Rajshahi , Khulna , Barishal , Cox's Bazar etc. The celebrations mostly take place at night. On this day, Bangladeshis go to parties at clubs or hotels, beaches, at

2278-578: The Callaghans. Although their relationship comes to a momentary standstill when Jack, due to a misunderstanding, announces her "pregnancy" during her friend's New Year's Eve party, prompting them to have an argument eventually revealing their mutual dissatisfaction with life. Meanwhile, Peter's actual girlfriend, who we only know as Ashley, has agreed to marry him on his answering machine and leaves follow-up messages about his non-responsiveness, saying she has come back to town and wants to see him. After New Year's Eve, Peter wakes up. He does not know Lucy, so it

2345-710: The Gregorian calendar as a cost savings measure, while retaining the Islamic calendar for religious purposes. In 2019, the capital of Riyadh introduced a new winter entertainment festival known as Riyadh Season , in support of Saudi Vision 2030 . The inaugural festival included New Year's festivities centred upon Boulevard Riyadh City , including fireworks and a concert at Mohammed Abdo Arena featuring top Arabic music performers. New Year's Eve celebrations in Singapore are centered in Marina Bay, which had hosted

2412-520: The Gregorian calendar. It is largely celebrated through social gatherings and parties. The New Year's holiday has historically attracted a negative stigma among parts of the Israeli Jewish population due to its connection to Pope Sylvester I —who is widely considered to have been an antisemite . As a result, celebrations have historically been modest in comparison to other countries. In December 2014, wearables manufacturer Jawbone published

2479-626: The Korean calendar), the government finally ended the practice for 2023 and onwards. In Pyongyang , the capital of North Korea, the chimes of the clock at the Grand People's Study House and the national fireworks display along Kim Il-sung Square , Juche Tower and the surrounding areas signal the start of the New ;Year. The celebration in Pyongyang, however, also marks the beginning of

2546-562: The buildings of Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour —is held on New Year's Eve, incorporating a fireworks show. From 1993 to 2014, the Times Square shopping centre in Causeway Bay hosted New Year's Eve festivities featuring the " lowering " of an apple (via 22 m (72 ft) of signage ), in imitation of the ball drop at New York City 's Times Square . The countdown event was discontinued in 2015 in favor of other events over

2613-456: The business and wants to make furniture. His father not only understands but says he should've told him sooner. Saul visits Peter and tells him what a putz he is for how he treats women and he'd be lucky to marry Lucy, that she is special. Lucy and Peter begin spending time together and he realizes what a sweet girl she is. Meanwhile, Ashley Bartlett Bacon has come back to the city and finds from Peter's doorman that he's now engaged and he's in

2680-726: The churches for a watch night service till midnight, praying for blessing in the coming new year as it is also part of the Christmastide season observances. In China , although the celebrations of the Lunar New Year are not until a few weeks after the Gregorian New Year, celebrations of the Gregorian New Year are held in some areas, particularly in major cities. For example, celebrations with fireworks and rock concerts have taken place in Beijing 's Solana Blue Harbor Shopping Park, while cultural shows and other events are held at

2747-546: The city's Millennium Monument, Temple of Heaven , Great Wall of China , Olympic Green , and the Summer Palace . Since 2011, a light and sound show has been held at The Bund in Shanghai , a few minutes before midnight. In Hong Kong , many gather in shopping districts like Central , Causeway Bay and Tsim Sha Tsui . A special edition of A Symphony of Lights —the nightly light and sound show conducted across

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2814-459: The countdown reaches number one, the song with the most votes plays on all the country's radio stations. Fireworks are lit all around South Africa. South Africans engage in occasional drinking and braais . In South Sudan , South Sudanese attend church services at many churches in Juba . The service begins at 9   pm. At the stroke of midnight, the famous carol , " Hark! The Herald Angels Sing "

2881-471: The country, generally in Tunis or Paris . At 8 PM ( AST ) , the President's message of greetings is read on TV. The EPTV network airs an entertainment show, with different hosts and guests. In Egypt , New Year's Eve is celebrated with fireworks and often evening parties with friends and family. In Ghana , Ghanaians celebrate New Year's Eve by going to church; others go to nightclubs, pubs or take to

2948-434: The crowded roadsides and bridges where firecrackers are blasted out in the sky at night. The roadsides and bridges are also lighted up by colorful lights at night. Bangladeshis do a get-together as well as enjoy with their families. That day, Cox's Bazar becomes a popular tourist destination for both Bangladeshi and foreign tourists. Music, songs and dances are organized in the auditoriums, hotels, beaches and as well as in

3015-486: The former Soviet Union. As a modern tradition, New Year's Eve as well as New Year's Day are public holidays, and are two of the biggest holidays of the year. They celebrate New Year's Eve with families. It is common, just like in the former Soviet Union, that the National Anthem of Mongolia is to be played at the midnight hour on television following the holiday address by the President of Mongolia. New Year's Eve

3082-416: The grounds which are shown live concert on television where many Dhallywood celebrities along with many personalities participate in the dance, music, songs and often drama to liven up the concert more. Sometimes marriages and weddings take place in the clubs on the night of 31 December so that Bangladeshis can enjoy more. Bangladeshis also enjoy New Year's Eve with their families, relatives, and friends in

3149-579: The holiday season. New Year's Eve celebrations are the biggest in large cities, and include Goa 's beaches and Park Street, Kolkata . Other cities such as New Delhi and Mumbai also celebrate extravagantly New Year's Eve has been observed in Israel since the introduction of the Gregorian calendar in 1918; it is referred to as Silvester to distinguish it from the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah , which falls in either September or October on

3216-401: The holiday were unsuccessful or left unenforced, and it continued to increase in popularity—especially among secular populations. Following the post-Soviet aliyah , Novy God was imported into Israel by emigrants. The observance was initially obscure outside of Israel's Russian Jewish community , and also faced stigma from those who mistook its traditions for being Christmas or Silvester. In

3283-425: The holiday, while 54% did not perceive Novy God to be part of the country's culture. In Japan , New Year's Eve is used to prepare for and welcome Toshigami ( 年神 ) , the New Year's god. Japanese clean their homes and prepare Kadomatsu or Shimenawa to welcome the god before New Year's Eve. Buddhist temples ring their bells 108 times at midnight in the traditional Joya no Kane ( 除夜の鐘 ) . The rings represent

3350-477: The hospital. She gets there and confronts him, saying they are engaged but he said no, they broke up when she turned down his offer not knowing she accepted over his answering machine. He tells her that he's a changed man and is marrying Lucy now. Lucy finds out that Saul never told the Callaghans she's not Peter's fiancée and goes back to the hospital to tell him herself. Peter tells Lucy how much he cares for her and proposes to her "again" and Lucy accepts, though she

3417-409: The main dish for this occasion, and staying up until midnight to eat cake as the first moments of the new year arrive. In recent years, the popular Tunisian film Choufli Hal on New Year's Eve is broadcast every year, ending just minutes before the new year. This has become an annual tradition. The Gregorian calendar is still in force after Azerbaijan became an independent republic, and 1 January

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3484-512: The mid-2010s, a campaign was launched to promote awareness of the holiday among the 1.5 generation of immigrants, as well as non-Russian residents. By the late-2010s, public awareness of Novy God had increased; Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began to acknowledge Novy God in his holiday greetings, and it became more common for retailers to stock Novy God-related goods. In a 2020 survey, 72% of Israelis surveyed stated they were familiar with

3551-645: The private sector with the help of the local government. These parties, which include balls hosted by hotels, usually display their own fireworks and are also well-attended. Until 2016, Saudi Arabia used the Umm al-Qura calendar —which is based on astronomical calculations—for administrative purposes. The Committee for the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice (CPVPV, the Saudi religious police ) also enforced

3618-550: The rise of Nazi Germany . The increasing popularity of Silvester faced criticism from the Orthodox population, including the Hapoel HaMizrachi , who considered them contrary to Zionist values. In 1934, it was reported that the municipal council of Tel Aviv had passed a resolution to ban Silvester parties, calling them "contrary to the spirit and traditions of the people of Israel". However, reported efforts to ban

3685-445: The ships and yachts especially in the sea while going to Saint Martin where DJs liven up their night through their music and songs. Muslims during the year's last Jumu'ah prayer of mosque permanently pray a Munajat, which is done all over the mosques of the country, so that Allah may bless them and the coming year can be fruitful. Hindus organize a Puja so that the coming year can be fruitful for them. The Christians go to

3752-513: The start of the new year. Many opt to wear new, bright, or colorful clothes with circular patterns, such as polka dots , or display sweets and twelve round fruits in the belief that circles attract money, while candies represent a sweeter year ahead. Several customs must be done exactly at midnight: scattering coins to increase wealth in the coming year, jumping to increase height, or the Spanish custom of eating twelve grapes, one for each month of

3819-513: The streets to celebrate. At midnight, fireworks are displayed across various cities of Ghana, especially in Accra and Tema . In Morocco , New Year's Eve is celebrated in the company of family and friends. Moroccans get together to eat cake, dance, and laugh. Traditionally, Moroccans celebrate it at home, but some prefer to go to nightclubs. At midnight, fireworks are displayed across Ain Diab , in

3886-497: The title was changed shortly after the script was acquired by Caravan Pictures . The original script was set in New York City , but for budget reasons, the setting was changed to Chicago where it was shot on location. Filming took place from October 8 to December 14, 1994. Bill Pullman reportedly tried to quit the film after an infamous table read that producer John Glickman called, "the worst table read of all time", but

3953-402: The tradition beginning in 2015 with its inaugural event. In Central Asia, such as Kazakhstan, New Year's Eve celebrations were inherited from Soviet traditions; thus they are similar to those of Russia. An example of such traditions would be the playing of the national anthem at midnight and the presidential address before it. Although the traditional Korean New Year (Seollal) is typically

4020-452: The traditional Thai New Year Songkran (Thailand) (which falls on 13 April or 14 April), Thais also celebrate the arrival of the Gregorian New Year on 1 January with families, relatives and friends, which includes a family dinner and following different customs. It is a public holiday. In most cities and urban areas across Thailand , New Year's Eve celebrations are accompanied by countdowns, fireworks, concerts and other major events, notably,

4087-409: The truth and later confronts her. Saul finds that Lucy is alone, her mother died when she was very young and her dad just passed the year prior. He says he will keep her secret because the accident has brought the family closer and he knows that Lucy isn't being malicious. With no family and few friends, Lucy becomes so captivated with the quirky Callaghans and their unconditional love for her that she

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4154-576: The wedding be stopped. As the family argues, Lucy slips out unnoticed, unsure of her future. Some time later, while Lucy is at work, Jack places an engagement ring in the token tray of her booth. He enters her booth and with most of the Callaghan family watching, proposes to her. Jack and Lucy are married and then leave on a CTA train for their honeymoon. Lucy narrates that he fulfilled her dream of going to Florence, Italy , and explains that, when Peter asked when she fell in love with Jack, she replied, "It

4221-708: The year in Japan. Although it did air on 31 December from 1959 to 2006, the Japan Record Awards , recognizing outstanding achievements in the Japanese music industry , is held annually on 30 December since 2007 and is broadcast on TBS . Since 1996, Fuji Television has broadcast Johnny's Countdown —a live concert at the Tokyo Dome organized by the talent agency Johnny & Associates . A more recent tradition in Japan have been combat sports supercards ;

4288-488: The year. Filipinos also make loud noises by blowing on cardboard or plastic horns called torotot , banging on pots and pans, playing loud music, blowing car horns, or by lighting firecrackers and bamboo cannons . It is an apotropaic ritual, as the din is believed to scare away bad luck and evil spirits. Although many Filipinos typically spend their New Year's Eve at their family homes, in some urban areas, many New Year's Eve parties and countdown celebrations are also hosted by

4355-521: Was going to marry him." Misinterpreting, the nurse tells his family that she is his fiancée. The family admits they haven't heard from Peter in a long time so being engaged is a surprise. Lucy becomes too caught up in the crisis to explain the truth. She remains silent for several reasons: She is embarrassed; Peter's grandmother, Elsie, has a heart condition; and Lucy falls in love with Peter's big, loving family. While visiting Peter, she confesses her predicament to him, unaware Peter's godfather Saul overhears

4422-556: Was told by his agent he could not quit another film. The film was a tremendous success, grossing a total of $ 182,057,016 worldwide against an estimated $ 17,000,000 budget. It made $ 9,288,915 on its opening weekend of April 21–23, 1995. It was the thirteenth-highest grosser of 1995 in the United States. On Rotten Tomatoes , the film has an approval rating of 81% based on 62 reviews with an average rating of 6.50/10. The site's critical consensus states, " While You Were Sleeping

4489-411: Was while you were sleeping." Both Demi Moore and Julia Roberts were offered the role of Lucy Moderatz but turned it down. After Disney's Hollywood Pictures acquired the script in 1994, it struggled to find interested actors. Meg Ryan was one of the first to turn down the role, as Lucy was initially meant to be the one who falls into a coma. Though the original screenplay was entitled “Coma Guy”,

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